Meet the speakers

Gabriela Skouloudi

Senior Managing Director

Accenture

Kiva Kolstein

President & Chief Revenue Officer

AlphaSense

Kiva Kolstein is President and Chief Revenue Officer at AlphaSense, where he helped scale the company from $12M to over $400M in ARR and 2,500+ employees globally. Backed by top investors like Goldman Sachs and Viking Global, AlphaSense has raised $1.3B and is valued at over $4B as the leading AI-powered market intelligence and search platform. With 25+ years in B2B SaaS, Kiva has led high-performing, cost-effective revenue teams at Handshake (acquired by Shopify), Percolate (acquired by Seismic), and GLG. He’s been recognized as GSL Top 100 Sales Leader, CRO of the Year (GTM Awards), and Worldwide Sales Executive of the Year (Stevie Awards). Kiva serves as Dean of the CRO School at Pavilion, is a member of YPO and the Fast Company Executive Board, and advises several high-growth tech companies. He lives in Chappaqua, NY, with his wife and three children, and holds a BA from the University of Delaware.

Jack Kokko

CEO and Founder

AlphaSense

Jack Kokko is the CEO and founder of AlphaSense, the leading AI-driven market intelligence and search platform used by thousands of companies—including the majority of the S&P 500—to make faster, more confident decisions. Backed by investors like CapitalG, BOND, Goldman Sachs, and Viking Global, AlphaSense was most recently valued at $4 billion. Previously, Jack was the founding Chairman of BetterDoctor (acquired by Quest Analytics) and founding CEO of Silecs (acquired by PiBond), which developed advanced materials for semiconductor performance. He began his career as a senior analyst in technology and telecom M&A at Morgan Stanley in both Menlo Park and London. Jack holds an MBA in finance from Wharton, a master’s in electrical engineering from the University of Oulu, and a bachelor’s in finance from the Helsinki School of Economics. He was named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® New York winner in 2023 and lives in New York with his family.

Chris Ackerson

SVP, Product

AlphaSense

Chris Ackerson is SVP of Product at AlphaSense, where he leads AI and Search, driving innovations like Generative Search and Deep Research. With over a decade of experience in AI and NLP, including eight years at AlphaSense and prior roles at IBM Watson in product and engineering, he’s focused on building tools that help professionals find and understand information more effectively. He studied computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon and lives in New York City.

MJ

SVP, Product & Design

AlphaSense

As SVP, Product and Design at AlphaSense, MJ leads Product strategy and development of disruptive solutions in the Financial Services and Expert Networks space, as well as oversees AlphaSense’ Product Design. With over two decades of experience in Product Innovation, User Experience, and Sales & Marketing growth, she has a proven track record of scaling and leading cross-functional teams to bring cutting-edge products to market. Prior to AlphaSense, MJ led Product, Design and Product Marketing at Tegus and was a Product and Growth executive and advisor at multiple large and growth-stage organizations. In addition to her product work, she founded Walkshop, an excursion-based executive workshop to share with others her passion for hiking and the outdoors.

Varun Bhargava

Senior Director, Finance and Accounting

Google Inc

Basil Alomary

Principal, Head of Research & Growth Strategy

Stripes Group

Stephen Lynch

EVP & GM, Enterprise Business

AlphaSense

Stephen Lynch is the EVP & GM of the Enterprise Business at AlphaSense – helping the world’s most sophisticated organizations harness AI to drive better, faster decision-making. Prior to this role, Stephen was the EVP of Product Development at AlphaSense for seven years – leading Product, Engineering, & Design, helping scale the company from early-stage startup to market leader. With deep expertise in generative AI, enterprise SaaS, & capital markets, Stephen has been instrumental in shaping AlphaSense’s Enterprise Intelligence platform – driving innovations that automate research workflows, elevate knowledge discovery, & unlock proprietary insights for global financial institutions, Fortune 500s, & leading consulting firms.

Danielle Stefanello

VP, Enablement & Chief of Staff to President & CRO

AlphaSense

Danielle Stefanello is the VP of Sales Enablement and Chief of Staff to the President and CRO at AlphaSense. With over a decade of experience in Sales and adult learning, Danielle excels at navigating complex organizational challenges and identifying opportunities for efficiency and scale. Her expertise spans sales enablement, sales strategy, operational excellence, go-to-market alignment, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to maximize revenue output.

Daniel Sanchez-Grant

SVP International & UK Country Director

AlphaSense

Daniel Sanchez‑Grant is a global business leader with deep experience scaling technology companies across the US, EMEA and APAC. He has held executive roles spanning go-to-market, international expansion, and organizational transformation—helping companies grow from breakout startup to global scale. Currently SVP International at AlphaSense, Daniel leads the company’s growth across key global markets. Prior to this, he was Chief Revenue Officer at InVision and held leadership roles at LinkedIn during its scale-up and post-IPO phases. Daniel is passionate about building high-performing, inclusive teams and helping companies navigate inflection points—whether entering new markets, adopting AI, or scaling through change.

Sara Mallatt

Director of Healthcare Research

AlphaSense

Sara has more than 18 years of experience generating sell-side research content across a variety of industries. Prior to joining AlphaSense, Sara held leadership positions at OTR Global, a leading channel research firm, most recently as Director of Healthcare Research. Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in industrial engineering. She works from her home in Missoula, Montana.

Michelle Brophy

Director of TMT Research

AlphaSense

Prior to joining AlphaSense, Michelle spent 3 years as the Strategist for TMT at Guidepoint Insights. Prior to this, Michelle spent 18 years on the buy side, in both portfolio manager and senior equity analyst roles, at Hilltop Park Capital and Kingdon Capital Management. Michelle resides in New York City.

Xavier Smith

Director of E&I Research

AlphaSense

Xavier serves as the Director of Research, Energy and Industrials at AlphaSense. Before joining AlphaSense, Xavier worked as an equity portfolio manager at various firms including Goldman Sachs, and Guggenheim. Xavier has equity market experience in London as well as New York. Xavier received an MBA from the Wharton School and a BA from Tulane University.

Samuel Alvarado

Business Development Associate

BDO USA, P.C.

Samuel Alvarado is a Business Development Associate at BDO, leveraging a decade of experience in scientific research and legal operations to drive growth and strategic decision-making. His transition from science to corporate has been marked by a focus on operational excellence, client engagement, and the integration of AI-powered tools like AlphaSense into business development workflows. Samuel works closely with business line leaders and marketing teams to refine sales strategies, improve productivity, and identify new opportunities through data-driven insights. Known for his integrity, analytical acumen, and collaborative approach, Samuel brings strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset to every project. He is a recognized speaker at industry events, including the SEA-PHAGES Symposium and NCHC19, and has contributed to publications in the NIH National Library of Medicine, PeerJ, and ASM Microbiology Spectrum. Samuel holds a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of West Florida and is committed to advancing both science and business through innovation and service.

Mira Witzig Borja

Director, Citi Strategic Investments

Citi

Matt Reustle

Investment Fund Advisor, Business Breakdowns Host

Colossus

Matt Reustle is an experienced investor and strategic content leader with a background across capital markets. He currently hosts the Business Breakdowns podcast and acts as an advisor to investment funds. Most recently, Matt was the CEO of Colossus from 2021-2025 where he expanded the network beyond Invest Like the Best to include Business Breakdowns, Founders, 50X, and others. Previously, he was on the investment team at Raven Capital, focused on private credit investments. Matt spent the first decade of his career at Goldman Sachs, working on the trading floor and later in the Credit and Equity research departments.

Ehsan Ehsani

Executive Director

Crescendo Partners LP

Ehsan Ehsani is an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School’s finance division and an executive director at Crescendo Partners LP, an activist and value-oriented investment firm in New York.

David Stone

VP, Juniper Integration and OLAA Optimization and Insights

HPE

Diana Gowe

Director

J&J

Delphine Cassidy

Group Executive and Chief Communications Officer

Orica

Delphine has over 20 years investor relations and stakeholder management experience in the Australian listed environment. As Chief Communications Officer at Orica (ASX:ORI), Delphine has a broad range of responsibilities in a highly complex and regulated global company. She has been responsible for leading Orica through its most important equity market challenges and opportunities, media, and employee engagement environments. This has included crisis management for significant events, including the COVID-19 global crisis. She is central to the company’s most significant operational, financial, and M&A events and is well-regarded for her ability to deliver successful outcomes in challenging business environments. Delphine holds a Bachelor of Accounting, MBA and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Directors.

Hunter Baltutat

Generative AI & Analytics - Global Credit

The Carlyle Group

Natasha Motwani

Head of VC and Emerging Tech Coverage

UBS

Natasha Motwani is Head of VC & Emerging Technology Coverage within UBS’s Technology Investment Banking group, where she partners with leading founders, investors, and strategics across the innovation ecosystem. With over a decade of experience spanning derivatives trading, private markets, and institutional coverage across NYC, Hong Kong, and San Francisco, she brings a global perspective to capital markets. Natasha is known for her sharp market instincts, relationship-driven approach, and commitment to shaping the future of tech finance.