Duc Haba, CEO and Chief AI Officer: From a researcher at Xerox PARC, Oracle, RRKidz, and Cognizant to founding mobile and AI startups, he is a world-class AI thought leader. With 30+ years in software, he is a CAIO, a Marquis Who’s Who Honoree in 2024, an AI book (two published books) author, and an AI lecturer and teacher. He is a well-known Silicon Valley Technology entrepreneurial veteran with big wins, like from a team of four to IPO, and big losses with scars as the badges of honor.
Who we are
We are an AI incubator driven by innovation, ethics, and impact. Our team brings together deep technical expertise, operational excellence, and strategic vision to cultivate AI solutions that are Powered by Purpose. Led by a seasoned AI chief officer with decades of experience, our core team includes a highly skilled developer and Six Sigma Black Belt with a broad technology background, an exceptional operations manager ensuring seamless execution, a legal expert specializing in AI law and policy, and a seasoned East Coast investor with nearly three decades of experience in real estate and business investment. Together, we provide the resources, guidance, and network to turn groundbreaking AI ideas into scalable, responsible, and high-impact ventures.
Tony Merlo, Incubator Program Director. He has 25 years working in technology with a background in computer sales, smart phones, mobile technology, XR applications, developing apps, Director of IT, Digital Factory applications, is a Six Sigma Black Belt, He is also a professional instructor and has taught courses in many US states and has made multiple trips to the Middle East. He has developed an AI for Small Business Course and teaches Co-Pilot to enterprise clients. AI Solutions Architect.
Bruce de’Medici is the founder and principal of de’Medici Law, advising commercial enterprises on navigating legal and regulatory architecture to protect market position. He is also the founder and principal of Grey Oar, bringing his training in AI Governance and risk management to enterprises. He is currently forming a national AI task force with federal law enforcement, to deliver non-partisan intellectual capital on governing and operating hygiene in development of AI and explainability of AI. He is a a long-time member of the Business Executives for National Security
Amy Schalla, Director of AI Incubator Operations: She has worked at multiple cyber security startups as a Project Support Specialist and Certified Scrum Master. A technically skilled Power Platform developer with over 5 years experience working as a contractor in the Budget Division for DOE. A well organized tracker who coordinates our communications. A certified AI Solution Architect with focus and creative prowess that is an asset to our team's vision and AI-incubytes.
Shehriar (Sam) Islam, Director of AI Investment: He founded and operated his own Real Estate business for 29 years in NYC and Long Island. 12 years of experience as a VP of a Mortgage Brokerage in NYC and Long Island. He has been an investor and licensed real estate agent for the past 29+ years. As he puts it, he has New York swag, selling strong & wise, and AI smart.
Recipient of Harvard University Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship: Lab to Market.
University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business Certificate: Scaling Your Business. Certified AI Solutions Architect.
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