Andy Friedl

Chief business architect, tasked with designing and executing on our capital markets and digital asset plans.

Experience

CEO & Chief Architect

Professional Overview
A visionary leader, engineer, and data architect with over 20 years of experience spanning data science, machine learning, advanced energy systems, and project management. Proven expertise in founding and scaling innovative startups, implementing cutting-edge AI solutions, and driving operational excellence in technical and strategic roles. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and create transformative business solutions.

Experience Highlights

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation

  • Co-founder of Aptello, an innovative platform connecting service buyers and sellers, successfully raising equity financing and scaling operations.

  • Co-founded over 10 startup companies

• Data Science & Architecture

  • Principal Data Architect at Nerdery, specializing in data engineering, machine learning, and generative AI for impactful business solutions.

  • Director of Analytics and Data Science at Swyfft (unicorn company), developing analytics tools to drive strategic decision-making.

• Academic Leadership

  • Taught for MIT xPRO, educating over 6,000 global learners in advanced engineering systems and methods.

  • TA roles at MIT Sloan and the University of Illinois, recognized for excellence in teaching and mentorship.

• Engineering & Program Management

  • Managed multimillion-dollar projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, focusing on energy optimization, building automation systems, and renewable technologies.

  • Innovated energy storage and transmission systems using advanced materials like carbon nanotubes and graphene.

• Consulting & Strategy

  • Management Consultant at PA Consulting, delivering strategic insights for programs like the $1.4T Joint Strike Fighter project.

  • Led APF Business Consulting, advising on finance, IT, and process improvements to enhance growth and efficiency.

Key Skills

• Data Science & Machine Learning (ML, Gen AI)

• Systems Engineering & Architecture

• Project Management & Leadership

• Strategic Financial Modeling & Consulting

• AI Innovation & Software Development

Education & Credentials

• MIT, S.M. Engineering and Management (System Design and Management)

• EMBA, Quantic School of Business and Technology

• Management Science, Stanford

• BS/MS Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Kyle Radcliffe

In charge of operations and bringing our token to life.

Experience

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Professional Overview
An accomplished Senior Program Manager with over 15 years of extensive experience in project management, construction, and operations across leading global organizations. Proven expertise in driving cross-functional team leadership, process improvement, and strategic execution. Skilled in managing large-scale projects, pre-construction planning, and organizational change to deliver operational excellence and sustainable results.

Experience Highlights

• Google Fiber (8+ Years)

  • Senior Program Manager: Leading strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and team effectiveness.

  • Process and Quality Leadership Roles: Spearheaded standards, processes, and quality improvements to drive consistency and transparency across teams.

  • Program Management Lead: Directed large-scale infrastructure programs across multiple regions, ensuring seamless project execution and financial oversight.

• Westinghouse Electric Company & CB&I

  • Held leadership roles in operations and construction management, overseeing pre-construction planning, contractor management, and turnover activities.

• Bechtel Power Corporation (6+ Years)

  • Led various roles, including technical evaluations, materials management, and engineering coordination, contributing to high-impact infrastructure projects.

Key Skills

• Cross-functional Team Leadership

• Project Management & Coordination

• Pre-Construction & Constructability

• Change Management & Transparency

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Contractor Negotiation & Management

Education & Credentials

• Quantic School of Business and Technology, EMBA

• Penn State University, BS Nuclear Engineering

Deborah Manst, MD, MPH

Driving impactful engagement through strategic messaging, stakeholder collaboration, and community-centered communication.

Experience

VP of Communications

Professional Overview
An experienced leader in communications and public engagement with a strong background in healthcare and community advocacy. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal skills, strategic messaging, and the ability to connect diverse stakeholders to drive impactful initiatives. Passionate about using clear, effective communication to bridge gaps between organizations and the communities they serve.

Experience Highlights

• Strategic Communications

  • Developed comprehensive reports and needs assessments for public health initiatives, translating complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders.

  • Spearheaded grassroots campaigns addressing food security and healthcare access, engaging communities with targeted messaging.

• Educational & Public Engagement

  • Delivered clear, engaging instruction to medical students as an Anatomy Lab Instructor, ensuring consistent understanding across diverse learners.

  • Provided tailored tutoring for her students, building confidence through effective communication and personalized teaching strategies.

• Community Outreach

  • Represented leading brands as a Brand Ambassador, engaging thousands of consumers across events and campaigns with compelling, audience-focused messaging.

  • Trained and mentored volunteers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and clear dissemination of information.

Education & Credentials

• Loyola University, Doctor of Medicine (MD)

• Loyola University, MPH

• Loyola University, MA Medical Science

• University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, BS MCB, Chemistry minor

  Key Skills

• Strategic Messaging & Public Speaking

• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Community Outreach & Program Development

• Training & Educational Communication

Jeff Nunes

Making sure AI Agent Vault goes up and to the right!

Experience

VP of Finance

Professional Overview
A results-driven finance and operations professional with over 13 years experience, with a strong background in growing and leading finance organizations, translating complex financial data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making, and driving cross-functional change to evolve team processes and business outcomes.

Experience Highlights

• Alphabet and Google Fiber (9+ Years)

  • Lead FP&A teams covering customer operations and build organization. Oversee management of financials including historical reporting and analysis, forecasting and planning, as well as strategic analyses/business cases to change the trajectory of the business

  • Lead Corporate FP&A team and central finance data and analytics agenda. Manage our data warehouse and script logic, reporting asset infrastructure and custom data/KPI reporting requests. Led FP&A team through two ERP migrations.

  • Prior to these responsibilities, I or my team covered all aspects of the Google Fiber business (e.g., Sales and Marketing, Customer Support, Product Strategy, Engineering, etc.).

  • I also spent time as a Strategic Insights Program Manager (Technical Solutions Consultant) analyzing user flows and tracking satisfaction metrics of Google users for support channels.

• J.P. Morgan (4+ years)

  • Business Manager: Managed operations for JPM’s advisory think-tank. Co-created and launched a new Goals-Based operating and sales model for Asset Management. This effort included developing and launching a new software application for clients, creating a brand new sales role in the organization, hiring and training sales team, and co-authored investment research paper for clients on enhancing Modern Portfolio Theory.

  • Banking Analyst: Led team of 4 analysts to prepare financial analyses and recommendations focused on investments, credit and wealth transfer strategies.

• Johnson & Johnson (1 Year)

  • Financial analyst leading monthly reporting and forecast processes for 5 business lines. Developed annual business plan for drug pipeline.

Key Skills

• Growing and leading finance organizations

• Translating complex financial data into actionable insights

• Driving cross-functional change to evolve team processes and business outcomes (strategic thinking, program management, bias to action)

• Technical skills to get the job done (modeling/forecasting, analysis, strong w/ SQL and data infrastructure)

Education & Credentials

• The University of Scranton, Finance and Accounting Dual Major

• Nominated for and completed The Leadership Consortium program

Dhaval Garg

Advising the company's executives and various consulting projects.

Experience

Management Consultant, Strategic Advisor

Professional Overview
A dynamic and accomplished business leader with over 15 years of experience spanning management consulting, executive advisory, investment banking, and entrepreneurship. Expertise in strategic planning, operational optimization, M&A, and value creation for Fortune 100 companies, startups, and middle-market enterprises.

Experience Highlights

• Founder & Entrepreneur

  • Established DG Consulting, providing business consulting services to enterprise and middle-market clients.

  • Co-founded a B2B SaaS startup addressing supply chain resilience.

• Executive Advisor

  • Advisor to Techstars-backed Vittas Inc., supporting growth and innovation initiatives.

  • Senior Vice President at Teneo, a global CEO advisory firm, leading strategic counsel for Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 clients.

• Consulting Expertise

  • Consultant at Galt & Company, delivering top-tier advisory to Fortune 300 clients.

  • Consultant at Accenture, focusing on large-scale transformations and strategic initiatives.

• Finance & Investment Banking

  • Associate at Lazard, specializing in M&A and corporate finance.

Education & Credentials

• University of Michigan, MBA

• University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, BS Materials Science

Key Skills

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Capital Allocation & Operational Due Diligence

• Cross-functional Leadership & Team Development

• SaaS Product Development & Business Analytics