Matan has over 15 years of experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship. His passion for building businesses is fueled by working in the family business from a young age, fostering a hands-on understanding of the challenges and rewards of building something from the ground up. Prior to co-founding Enigma Ventures, Matan was the Managing Director of Verstra Ventures, a VC arm of Constellation Software (TSX: CSU), an +$80 billion software conglomerate. In that role, Matan was the driving force behind the VC investing initiative and worked with the hundreds of Constellation business in fostering innovation in conjunction with the early-stage companies he invested in through the Verstra Ventures fund. Prior to Verstra Ventures, Matan spent 7 years building startups as an entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. He was a key player in over 40 investments in various stages and industries globally, including North America, the UK, LATAM and Israel. He leverages his experience and education in consulting, finance, and his own entrepreneurial endeavors to source and analyze investment opportunities, structure deals, and provide ongoing support to Enigma's portfolio companies. Matan graduated from the Schulich School of Business with an International BBA.

“The Business CTO”, an 11-year CTO tech entrepreneur and 13-year Business Analyst with a focus on rapid MVP creation for businesses. Built 15 business-level MVPs solo, including a project delivered in 2 weeks that a company failed to build for $500K. Led design and development of over 300 software solutions, specializing in solving complex problems with high-value impact. Built TRUEclaims, a software that an Auto Adjuster spent 15 years trying to develop. Before meeting me, he went through 19 software companies, all of which said it was impossible, one of which wanted to charge him $1M to attempt to build it with no timeline provided. I built a working version in less than 1.5 months. Some MVPs built: TRUEclaims Trucker Matcher (~2 weeks to MVP) Partner Rally (~2 weeks to MVP) Lead Bridge (~5 days to MVP) Amazon Product Search/Filter (~2 weeks to MVP) Easy Work Orders (~3 days to MVP) Real Estate Showcase (~2 weeks to MVP) Community Helper (~4 days to MVP) COVID-19 Marketplace (~3 weeks to MVP) Commercial Real Estate CRM (~2 weeks to MVP) U10K - Uber For Freight (~3 weeks to MVP) I’ve also been selling over a decade, particularly Tech Sales, and have closed many deals and onboarded well over 100 customers. Things I can advise on: ✔️ How to build MVPs with the right scope ✔️ How to sell tech/software so your tech team doesn’t hate you ✔️ Scaling business through automation ✔️ Business-level MVP development ✔️ How to design a software product to actually solve customer problems ✔️ Early-stage product validation ✔️ How to manage a CTO/CEO relationship ✔️ Software project management

Hi Minnecters!  I architect and build very complex computer system. My greatest gift is the ability to visualize deeply into complex requirements helping my clients weigh the risks and rewards of choosing the best technical direction to achieve their short and long term business goals. I then build and manage teams to execute on this vision if required. I have a deep understanding of electronics and software development, enhanced by a thorough understanding of business dynamics. I am also a patented inventor holding 4 patents for a new electric motor technology, and can help you with IP protection. In the field of Artificial Intelligence, I developed an AI-driven training simulation for the U.S. Navy, which features a 3D virtual environment integrated with an AI chatbot, creating highly realistic simulations of conversational scenarios with naval cadets. I also engineered an AI coaching system for a global learning institution, utilizing the ChatGPT API to create a sophisticated chatbot that provides personalized coaching based on the institution's learning materials. My client roster includes startups, small businesses, to multi-billion dollar public companies. My experience also includes contracting with the DOD and undertaking municipal government projects, where my strategic insights have facilitated complex technical deployments and significant enhancements to infrastructure. I have over 40 years of experience in technology, from running the service dept. of the first computer store in the world servicing computers down to the chip level in the early 1980’s (before Apple and IBM PC), to more than 30 years running my boutique software development and consulting company http://www.rightangles.com. I have founded and led several companies to success. I started Right Angles Technologies Inc., an engineering consultancy known for its technical expertise and execution. I also initiated Kramer Logistics to help Bird Inc. distribute over 30,000 of their electric scooters across Los Angeles during their startup phase. Additionally, I established Delta Force Motors, which focuses on manufacturing and selling my patented Delta Force Motor, a new type of highly efficient electric motor technology.

Former startup founder who’s also consulted with over 300 startups globally. I help founders determine whether they have winning propositions and avoid running out of money. Top Rated Startup Advisor by founders in a US startup accelerator A Creative, Ambitious Business Builder known for identifying and unlocking new commercial value propositions and for inspiring people to reach for big goals. A Smart Relentless B2B Strategist. Outgunned multi-national competitors, Agilysys and Micros to secure long-term agreements for my tech start-up with $billion clients, Sodexo and Centerplate. Lean Business Builder. Jointly led the concept and development of a mobile commerce app for 30% of cash cost including negotiating free bespoke firmware from Epson. I’ve seen too many founders build the wrong product, or just spend money on the wrong things misguided by their own misconceptions or worse, by inexperienced ‘gurus’ who have never lived the daily hand-to-hand battle of building value from nothing.  I am on a mission to stop this! If you are a very early-stage founder PLEASE reach out, a short call may be all you need to avoid many of the mistakes I have already made.

33 years in the rail industry with a premier class 1 railroad carrier. Rising from entry level position to Director of Operating Practices and Special Projects. Respected member of the railroad professional community recognized for industry leading innovation in operations and technology application development. - Expert in rail operations - Railroad Incident / accident Investigations - Precision Scheduled Railroading PSR - Expert Witness for railroad incidents - Event Recorder analysis expert - Expert in simulation and remote monitoring development and deployment - Terminal operations - Transload business development - Vendor management-

Chris is a globally renowned cloud security and compliance expert with over 15 years of experience, specializing in Amazon Web Services (AWS) but also proficient in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Known for his exceptional technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, Chris has a passion for solving the toughest cloud security challenges for large-scale organizations. His career began with a Bachelor's in Computer Science, leading him to roles in cybersecurity consultancy. Early on, Chris developed a deep understanding of cloud infrastructures and became a specialist in AWS services, including identity management, encryption, and data protection. Over time, he expanded his expertise to other cloud providers, helping organizations develop multi-cloud security strategies. What sets Chris apart is his focus on Service Level Design (SLD), where security, performance, and compliance are integrated into the design process. This ensures that organizations can meet strict regulatory requirements while maintaining operational efficiency and reliability. He emphasizes the importance of embedding security into cloud architecture from the beginning, avoiding costly fixes later on. Chris’s ability to tackle complex security challenges in highly regulated environments, like healthcare, finance, and public infrastructure, has earned him a reputation as a top expert. He excels at balancing security needs with business goals and operational efficiency. His expertise extends to navigating complex regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, making him an invaluable asset to global enterprises. In addition to his technical skills, Chris is an outstanding communicator. He can translate complex concepts to both technical teams and C-level executives, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders. As a mentor and thought leader, Chris is dedicated to shaping the future of cloud security, continuing to push boundaries in innovation while guiding organizations to confidently adopt secure cloud solutions.

Jewellery designer and consult, catering to the jewellery trade, transforming concepts into exquisite, ready-to-manufacture pieces. I can bring valuable input to projects at any stage. Whether you're a bewildered graduate or a well-seasoned titan of the industry, there’s always something you could use a fresh pair of eyes on. That’s where I’m here to help. My experience covers design and manufacture, allowing me to consult on, or undertake a variety of projects. My strong CAD and manufacturing knowledge combine with a natural affinity for problem solving, meaning I am often the bridge between concept and manufacture. My work focuses on creating design optimised for production.