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.