Tyson S. McDowell is a serial tech entrepreneur turned venture capitalist focused on positively merging humans with AI-driven technologies. After 20 years of experience in founding, running and successfully exiting companies (where he served as CEO and CTO simultaneously), and watching the world change dramatically as a result of high-scale technologies permeating everyday life, he realized the need to scale up his own efforts to impact humanity with tech.
To that end, he launched Greatscale Ventures in 2017, a venture fund accelerating early-stage tech companies to market that serve the next generation of healthier, wealthier and wiser super humans. He also is a keynote speaker, advisor, and strategic consultant to established companies that deploy AI at scale.
Andrew Smith Lewis is a recognized pioneer at the intersection of brain science, artificial intelligence, and industry innovation. As the founder and CEO of Alai Studios, he leads a multidisciplinary team that combines AI with cognitive and data science to create unique solutions and drive unprecedented value across several industries. With over two decades of experience, Andrew has co-invented a transformative learning platform and holds nine patents.
As the Founding Chief Innovation Officer at CAIS, Andrew launched the AI-powered CAIS IQ, equipping advisors with the tools to master alternative investments. He has advised the UAE government and is a regular speaker at events like Schwab Impact, SALT, SXSW, and the AWS Public Sector Summit. Andrew has also been acknowledged as a U.S. Army TRADOC Mad Scientist.
Derek Notham, CFP®
Derek Notham, CFP®, is the founder and CEO of Couplr AI, focused on leveraging data science to solve the client acquisition problem for the investment and insurance industries. Additionally, Derek co-hosts the Rethink Financial Advice podcast, where he questions everything about financial advice.
Derek entered the financial services industry in 2006. After 3 years, he started his own firm. In 2013, Derek was one of the first advisors to transition his practice to a virtual model. This spurred him to start an online training program, Conneqtor, which has been used by advisors around the world, which he successfully exited December 2023.
Summer Parry, CFP® - Moderator
Summer Parry, CFP®, grew up outside of Sacramento, CA with financially astute parents. Her dad is also a CFP® practitioner, and her mother is a real estate investor. Money was a common topic of her childhood – and this propelled Summer in her desire to become a financial planner. Summer graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in finance and began her career at an independent financial planning firm. After passing the CFP® exam, Summer moved to New York City, where she works at an independent firm providing comprehensive planning to high-net worth executives. Summer has always loved technology and has become an expert in applying new tools into her job as a financial planner.