Keynote Speakers: The Summit of Angel Investing 2026

Eyee is an award-winning AI expert. X is a Senior Policy Advisor for the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, and the CEO of Malo Santo – an AI consulting firm. X’s insights have been featured in Forbes, BET, and Wired, with multiple appearances on CNBC’s Power Lunch.

Over the past 17 years, X has served as an engineering leader, product manager, and researcher for companies like Microsoft, Google, and the Department of Defense. At Microsoft, X worked on cutting-edge Ambient Intelligence solutions that combined blockchain, AI, and IoT for Fortune 500 companies around the world.

At Google, X worked across all of Google’s AI products & research to ensure they were built responsibly & ethically. X created novel research teams, including the Skin Tone team, which developed techniques to improve AI’s ability to recognize diverse skin tones. This work set new industry standards for measuring skin tone in AI & enhanced products like the Pixel phone’s camera & Google’s Image Search.

Now, as CEO of Malo Santo, X empowers companies to build AI that scales – across geographies, cultures, and within communities. X has been seen in Forbes, BET and on CNBC’s Power Lunch.

Angel Gambino is a 5x entrepreneur, WIRED Top 100 Innovator, and investor known for helping founders scale with purpose and conviction. In this session, she explores how angel investors can move beyond chasing trends and instead back founders who lead with focus. Attendees will learn how to spot clarity in early-stage teams, strengthen alignment through relationship-based investing, and support startups in building long-term value. This talk offers practical insights and honest lessons from both sides of the table.

Kedia is a globally recognized AI investor, advisor, and “All-In AI” thought leader. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of 2468 Ventures, an AI-focused investing and advisory firm, and a sought-after keynote speaker, CXO advisor, and adjunct MBA professor. His insights have been featured across major global platforms, and he is widely recognized for his work advancing the AI ecosystem.

Over the past three decades, Kedia has played pivotal roles in shaping major technology waves across the Internet, Mobile, and Cloud eras at companies like Intel and Qualcomm. At Intel Capital, he led the wireless sector, managing a portfolio of 30 startups and $75M in invested capital, while helping drive the growth of connected devices and mobile internet adoption worldwide.

As an early-stage investor, Kedia has backed more than 160 startups and 20+ VC funds, with early investments in category-defining companies including Nvidia and Bitcoin, as well as leading AI innovators such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX. He holds a portfolio of 20+ unicorns and has achieved 16 exits in the past 16 quarters.

Now, through 2468 Ventures, Kedia is focused on accelerating the global AI ecosystem—advising enterprises, investing in transformative startups, and helping shape how AI is deployed across industries and society.