Empowering everyone with AI. TechEquity Ai removes barriers to AI knowledge and tools, fostering education, access, and collaboration. Through initiatives like the AI Summit, we champion equity, innovation, and inclusion—ensuring AI drives opportunity for all.
Elevating Lives Through Democratized AI
A world where AI empowers everyone. TechEquity Ai envisions inclusive growth, equity, and innovation by breaking down barriers to AI literacy and access—making AI a tool of opportunity for all, not just the privileged.
Visionaries behind our AI journey
Ai Summit by TechEquity Ai is brought to life by a coalition of seasoned professionals, each lending their unique expertise to ensure the summit’s unprecedented success. As leaders in their respective fields, the organizers infuse the event with their illustrious backgrounds, solidifying the summit as a pioneering force in the AI landscape.
Board of Directors
Mahan Soltanzadeh
Chairman and CEO
Sheena Tu
COO and Managing Principal
Board of Advisory
Philip Rathle
CTO at Neo4j
Dave Nielsen
Director of Community at IBM AI Alliance
Wallis Mills
Director of Marketing, NTSG at AMD
Sadid Hasan
AI Lead at Microsoft, HBR Advisory Council Member at Harvard Business Review
Olivia Tam
AI/ML Enablement at Google
Walter Greenleaf, PhD
Researcher at Stanford Medical Mixed Reality Center
Steve Shah
SVP Product at Automation Anywhere
Deepak Pai
Principal Scientist and Director at Adobe
Ivan Lee
Founder and CEO at Datasaur
Volunteers & Interns
Speakers
Jasmeet Gill
Program Manager
Sarita Pinto
Program Manager
Uyoyo Charity Okonkwo
Project Manager
Tongdan (Dana) Li
Analyst
Maanit Himanshu Shah
Analyst
Exhibitors & Partners
Shelly Zheng
Data Analyst
Sweta Sudesh
Program Manager
Laura D’Onofrio
Senior Manager
Catherine A Varnell
Project Manager
Priyanka Govindaraj
Project Manager
Thieu Hy
Analyst
Abigail Yohannes
Analyst
Adithya Pushpaletha
Analyst
David Ghukasyan
Analyst
Marketing & Creative
Thy Tran
Analyst
Nina Nguyen
UI/UX Designer
Lauren Topal
Project Manager
Dean Pagsolingan
Project Manager
Peter Lau
Brand Designer
Jackie
Senior UI/UX Designer, Graphic Designer
Sophie Tran
UI/UX Designer
Anna Kholyavko
UI/UX Designer
Fundraising
Neha Virmani
Program Manager
Rocsana Enriquez
Operations and Fundraising Manager
Jaclyn Natoli
Strategist
Operations
Christopher Smith
IT Manager
Sweta Sudesh
Program Manager
Neha Virmani
Program Manager
Jackie
Senior UI/UX Designer, Graphic Designer
Rocsana Enriquez
Operations and Fundraising Manager
Dean Pagsolingan
Project Manager
Aline Passos
Operations Manager
Maanit Himanshu Shah
Analyst
Abigail Yohannes
Analyst
Thieu Hy
Analyst
Tongdan (Dana) Li
Analyst
Anca
Social Media Intern
Staff
Mocsan Papacan
Project Coordinator
Jaymar Melecio
Project Coordinator
Avelina Catarata
Operations Manager
Antonio Baral
Project Coordinator
Nathaniel Cruz
Project Coordinator
Santiago Baena Toro
Senior Designer
Rick Medalla
Video Editor
Olivia Tam
Chief Director, Sponsorship
Olivia has over twenty years in high-tech giants. She has led programs and teams from infrastructure optimization, features launch, future of work, and technology enablement. She is currently leading organizational effectiveness and AI enablement initiatives in Google Cloud. She enjoys orchestrating win-win partnerships, translating complex tech into business value, and driving measurable impact. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she brings a global perspective and strategic savvy. Let’s connect and sponsor the next wave of AI innovation together!
Abhijeet Joshi
Chief Director, Strategic Partnerships
Abhijeet Joshi, a dynamic Program Manager at Nvidia thrives on steering projects with critical timelines to success. Beyond his impressive professional role, Abhijeet wears the hat of a leader as the District Director of Toastmasters, showcasing his commitment to personal and professional development. Over the last five years, he has risen through the ranks, demonstrating his dedication to excellence and leadership prowess. However, beyond the corporate world and Toastmasters, Abhijeet’s true passion lies in giving back, making him a well-rounded individual dedicated to both professional achievements and community impact.
Sinan Tu
Managing Principal,
Event Branding
Sinan, Co-Founder of Meshki, brings over ten years of experience in shaping and elevating brands like Microsoft, Chevron and Crocs. Her expertise encompasses branding, presentation, motion graphics, web design, and development. She crafted over 30 corporate identities and elevated over 60 startups, seamlessly merging design and development strategies in diverse business environments. She has a proven track record of planning and executing event concepts across diverse project phases, enhancing brand storytelling, and driving growth.
Mahan Soltanzadeh
Chairman, Event Strategy & Operation
Mahan, Co-Founder of Meshki, is a seasoned event organizer and chief creative with over two decades of experience crafting immersive brand narratives in experiential design and marketing. His expertise in melding creativity, strategy, and technology has led to transformative collaborations with esteemed brands like Chevron and Samsung. His track record includes organizing over 17 national and international tradeshow events and completing over 75 design-build custom tradeshow booths. It creates memorable experiences, boosts event attendance, and drives substantial sales. A pioneer in employing AR and VR, Mahan enhances the human experience in brand storytelling. His academic contributions further underscore his commitment to shaping the future of experiential marketing and design.