Andrea Canidio

Create, deploy and monitor cross device conversational applications with Smartly AI. The intuitive SaaS platform has been designed to be used by all profiles, enabling all members of a project team to effectively collaborate to create a conversational application. Smartly AI’s unique framework means that users create an application once and then can seamlessly deploy it on any platform (Messenger, SMS, Slack, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant...) Over 2000 developers are currently using the AI platform and the company has developed voice applications and chatbots for companies of all sizes, from a variety of sectors including finance, e-commerce and tourism.

Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and has made over 1,300 investments into early-stage startups. Antler has been repeatedly recognized by Pitchbook as the world’s most active angel and seed-stage investor.

Leading European research hub focused on: The impact of blockchain technologies on socio-economic systems. The promotion of a safe and organic development and adoption of blockchain-based platforms. Three main lines of work: • Academic Research Centre, supported by eight departments and more than thirty scientists • A Centre of Excellence, with multidisciplinary expertise, providing consultancy services to industry partners • A neutral think-tank working to foster open dialogue and sharing of platforms, resources, and ideas amongst the Centre’s industry partners ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The CBT Student Division is the first and largest university society in the world focussing specifically on the Blockchain technology. The student division aims to: • Maximise interest and spread awareness of the Blockchain • Imbue keen students with practical technical skills • Connect young professionals looking for opportunities and industry leaders looking for qualified talent in the Blockchain field.

Create, deploy and monitor cross device conversational applications with Smartly AI. The intuitive SaaS platform has been designed to be used by all profiles, enabling all members of a project team to effectively collaborate to create a conversational application. Smartly AI’s unique framework means that users create an application once and then can seamlessly deploy it on any platform (Messenger, SMS, Slack, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant...) Over 2000 developers are currently using the AI platform and the company has developed voice applications and chatbots for companies of all sizes, from a variety of sectors including finance, e-commerce and tourism.