The Yope Foundation

He is the founder of five technology ventures including big data pioneer, Splunk, which was acquired by Cisco Systems in 2024 for $28.8B USD.

He is the founder of KONUX, an AI company revolutionizing sustainable transportation for millions of people by optimizing railway infrastructure.

He builds Yope’s programs for education, experiences, events, and connects our Venture Athletes to world-class coaches and facilitators.

Passionate about bringing together performance science, well-being, and venture-building; Zack develops the Yope brand, program, coaching, and experiences.

He co-founded KONUX, leveraging AI and IoT to improve railway systems, and is the Founder and CEO of Avi Medical, a health company revolutionizing primary care.

As a founder and former COO of KONUX, he is passionate about innovation and excellence, driving positive change and empowering freedom through technology.

Devoted to helping organizations plan, measure, and achieve maximum positive impact, Chris is driven by a growth mindset that fosters continuous improvement in both work and life.

PhD in Computational Neuroscience, University of Cambridge. BIOS develops neural interfaces to connect the human brain with AI.

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Stanford University. Poly6 produces sustainable, bio-based materials for advanced manufacturing and industrial applications.

MSc in Space Science and Technology, Aalto University. ICEYE builds micro-satellites providing real-time, radar imaging data to monitor global environments and infrastructure.

MBA, Harvard Business School. RapidSOS connects emergency services with real-time data to enhance 911 response and save lives.

PhD in Biomedical Engineering, University of Oxford. Dendra Systems uses drone and AI technology to restore ecosystems at scale.