Sam Nasser Zare

Pennylane is building the financial OS (Operating System) for European SMEs. A single source of truth for financial and accounting data, used on one side by entrepreneurs to run their business (invoicing and getting paid, paying suppliers and expense management, piloting cash and profitability) and on the other side by their accountant for bookkeeping and tax filings. Saving time to all entrepreneurs and accountants, helping them to make the right decisions and enabling 3rd parties to offer added-value personalized financial services. We’ve launched in France and will expand to other markets in Continental Europe in 2024. Our commercial website is thus in French only but the code is obviously documented in English and our tech team speaks English. We’re product-led, growing fast, backed by strong investors and are hiring software engineers anywhere in Europe to join our experienced remote-first engineering team.

CoachHub is the global leader in digital and AI coaching that enables organizations to create personalized, measurable and scalable coaching programs for their entire workforce, regardless of department and seniority level. As the leading talent development platform, organizations who use CoachHub benefit from increased employee engagement, higher levels of productivity, improved job performance and greater retention. Alongside its development and implementation of AI coaching, CoachHub has a global pool of over 3,500 certified business coaches in 90 countries across six continents, with coaching sessions available in over 80 languages. Serving more than 1,000 clients worldwide, CoachHub’s leading digital and AI coaching programs are based on proprietary scientific research, AI insights from renowned academics and development from its Innovation Lab. CoachHub is backed by leading tech investors, including Sofina, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Molten Ventures, Speedinvest, HV Capital, Partech and HSBC Innovation Banking. CoachHub was certified as a carbon-neutral company and consistently measures, reduces, and implements strategies to minimize its environmental impact. Are you a coach? Find out all of the information about our coach network at https://www.coachhub.com/for-coaches/

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Kigen is the forerunner in eSIM and iSIM security solutions, built for IoT at scale in the AI era. We simplify cellular IoT adoption for manufacturers by delivering secure-by-design, standards-based solutions that enable global connectivity with confidence. Our technology sets us apart - delivering freedom to choose from 200+ terrestrial and satellite networks, with proven interoperability on leading chipsets and modules. We streamline every step of eSIM and iSIM-enabled product development - from design to volume production and field deployment - reducing risk, time, and costly rework. Mobile IoT Startup of the Year 2024, backed by technology powerhouses Arm, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and SBI Group. Were the trusted partner for leading global brands in consumer electronics, energy, automotive, logistics, and industrial automation. We enable manufacturers to deploy one globally connected product instead of managing dozens of regional variants. Our solutions provide secure connectivity from factory lines within seconds, transforming how companies approach IoT deployment at scale. Ready to simplify your IoT connectivity challenges? Visit kigen.com or connect with us here to discover how were building the #FutureofSIM.

Claroty has redefined cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection with an unrivaled industry-centric platform built to secure mission-critical infrastructure. The Claroty Platform provides the deepest asset visibility and the broadest, built-for-CPS solution set in the market comprising exposure management, network protection, secure access, and threat detection – whether in the cloud with Claroty xDome or on-premise with Claroty Continuous Threat Detection (CTD). Backed by award-winning threat research and a breadth of technology alliances, The Claroty Platform enables organizations to effectively reduce CPS risk, with the fastest time-to-value and lower total cost of ownership. Claroty is deployed by hundreds of organizations at thousands of sites globally. The company is headquartered in New York City and has a presence in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit claroty.com.

Elliptic is the leader in digital asset decisioning. We have built the most comprehensive platform with unrivalled uptime and scalability for efficiently extracting crypto data and intelligence with the greatest accuracy. The depth and breadth of our data and intelligence means exacting organizations choose Elliptic for their compliance, risk management, intelligence operations and blockchain infrastructure needs.

Envelop Risk is a global specialty cyber underwriting firm, combining decades of insurance industry expertise with sophisticated cyber and machine learning analytics tools. Envelop Risk provides pricing, risk analysis, and underwriting to insurers and reinsurers.

At SoftBank Investment Advisers, we believe the AI Revolution is underway. Through the SoftBank Vision Funds, we are investing more than $140 billion in the businesses and technologies that will help make it possible. We offer the operational expertise, global network, and patient capital required to help exceptional founders build market-leading companies.

Pennylane is building the financial OS (Operating System) for European SMEs. A single source of truth for financial and accounting data, used on one side by entrepreneurs to run their business (invoicing and getting paid, paying suppliers and expense management, piloting cash and profitability) and on the other side by their accountant for bookkeeping and tax filings. Saving time to all entrepreneurs and accountants, helping them to make the right decisions and enabling 3rd parties to offer added-value personalized financial services. We’ve launched in France and will expand to other markets in Continental Europe in 2024. Our commercial website is thus in French only but the code is obviously documented in English and our tech team speaks English. We’re product-led, growing fast, backed by strong investors and are hiring software engineers anywhere in Europe to join our experienced remote-first engineering team.

Property Finder: Founded by Michael Lahyani in 2007. Changing Living for Good in the Region. Property Finder is MENA’s leading real estate platform. It was founded in Dubai and is driven by a clear purpose: to change living for good in the region. We are building the region’s first real estate operating system. This smart, scalable platform brings together verified listings, embedded finance, agent productivity tools, and seamless search, all in one place. We are more than just a platform. We are an ecosystem that champions SuperAgents and certified professionals who are committed to responsive, best-in-class service. Our goal is to help people make smarter property decisions with trust and ease. We are proud to comply with Dubai Land Department (DLD) regulations. We do not just meet standards. We help shape and elevate them. Built for homeseekers. Built for homebuyers. Built for our partners and agents. Built for change. With over 20 years of regional expertise and the backing of top global investors, we are proving what a pioneering, world-class tech company from the Middle East can achieve. Born in Dubai, with a mission to change living for good in the region.

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Job&Talent is a world-leading provider of AI-powered workforce management for frontline industries. We help companies scale and manage their frontline workforce more productively, while giving workers access to better opportunities and the tools they need to thrive. Our mission is simple: to empower the people who keep the world running. Built on deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and AI-powered agents, our end-to-end platform manages the entire frontline workforce lifecycle — from sourcing and hiring to workforce planning, time and attendance, performance, cost management, and communication. The result is measurable improvements in the areas that matter most to operations leaders: fulfilment, attendance, retention, and workforce quality. Each year we place hundreds of thousands of workers with thousands of blue-chip companies such as DHL, Frasers, GXO, THG, The Body Shop, Unilever, and UPS across sectors including logistics, manufacturing, and retail. Headquartered in Madrid, the company operates in 10 countries across Europe, the United States, and Latin America.

CoachHub is the global leader in digital and AI coaching that enables organizations to create personalized, measurable and scalable coaching programs for their entire workforce, regardless of department and seniority level. As the leading talent development platform, organizations who use CoachHub benefit from increased employee engagement, higher levels of productivity, improved job performance and greater retention. Alongside its development and implementation of AI coaching, CoachHub has a global pool of over 3,500 certified business coaches in 90 countries across six continents, with coaching sessions available in over 80 languages. Serving more than 1,000 clients worldwide, CoachHub’s leading digital and AI coaching programs are based on proprietary scientific research, AI insights from renowned academics and development from its Innovation Lab. CoachHub is backed by leading tech investors, including Sofina, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Molten Ventures, Speedinvest, HV Capital, Partech and HSBC Innovation Banking. CoachHub was certified as a carbon-neutral company and consistently measures, reduces, and implements strategies to minimize its environmental impact. Are you a coach? Find out all of the information about our coach network at https://www.coachhub.com/for-coaches/