DATA, AI AND TECH MIAMI
Mentoro is all about creating connections. Often, we have a specific roadmap for our career, but simply need some guidance to better understand the opportunities the industry can offer. And there has never been such dramatic evolution at such a rapid pace. Sometimes, we just need to have a conversation – a cup of COFFEE – with experienced professionals who can share their journeys, insights, and advice.
In this DATA, AI and TECH COHORT – MIAMI, we’ve brought together mentors from across the industry, including experts in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, software engineering, product development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital transformation, and even the business and strategy side of data — and much more.
APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN AUGUST 2025.
MEET OUR MENTORS
Anna Anisin
Exited Entrepreneur, Founder
FORMULATEDBY AND DATA SCIENCE SALON
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a coffee or cocktail.
MANTRA: Build boldly. Lead with empathy. Wear your story.
Annamarie Burke
CTO
SCRAM SYSTEMS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… sparkling water in the day, a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in the evening.
MANTRA: “I will find a way, or I will make one” – Philip Sidney
Carole Sam-Tow-Weng
VP of Information Technology
FRIDA BABY
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a hot matcha! (no matter how hot it is outside)
MANTRA: Inspire people until they rewrite the rules you once taught them.
Cenk Ozdemir
Partner
PwC
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… Double espresso.
MANTRA: “Dreams have no expiry date.”
Christian Joerg
COO, The Americas & Serial Founder
START2 GROUP
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a glass of red, preferably a Bordeaux blend.
MANTRA: “I know that I know nothing” – Sokrates
Daniel Benjamin
Assistant Professor of Decision Sciences
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, HUIZENGA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… espresso by day or bourbon by night.
MANTRA: “All models are wrong, but some are useful.” – George Box
Elizabeth Barth-Thacker
VP, Head of Data & Analytics
AMERICAN MODERN INSURANCE GROUP
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… an iced coffee, the sweeter the better.
MANTRA: Build Bold. Lead Clear, Lift Others.
Erica Yin
Director, Client Engineering
IBM
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a spicy margarita or coffee with almond milk.
MANTRA: Move with joy, lead with heart, laugh through the chaos.
Florence Shaffer
CEO
BECOMING
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…tea or coffee. I love both!
MANTRA: Success follows clarity.
Giancarlo Yin
Global Head Commercial IT and Analytics
BACARDI
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a PATRÓN Reposado espresso martini.
MANTRA: “Life is a journey, not a destination” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Gilda Alvares
CEO and Founder
WAVEFORM DATA SOLUTIONS & LATINAS IN DATA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…
MANTRA:
Gillian Delaunay
Founder & CEO
NEON ID
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a double espresso.
MANTRA: Ask a lot of questions, ask a lot of advisors, and then, trust your instincts.
Helenmarie Blake
Chief Compliance & Global Privacy Officer
DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… an espresso in the morning and a Negroni in the evening.
MANTRA: “People of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” – Leonardo da Vinci
Jamaila Holder
Product Executive & Coach
HOLDER ADVISORY & ASSOCIATES
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… Golden milk in the morning and lychee martini in the evening.
MANTRA: Luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
Laura Juanes
Digital Policy Executive / Founder
GLOBAL PRIVACY & POLICY CONSULTING
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… any kind of Spritz!
MANTRA: Trust is my growth engine.
Lawrence Patrizio
Head of Growth
NEURALSEEK
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… coffee!
MANTRA: “If it’s hard, good. It means no one else will do it. More for you.” – Hormozi
Maribeth Martorana
CEO & Founder
SAPIENT ADVISORS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a nice glass of red wine in the evening or over a cappuccino earlier in the day.
MANTRA: “Progress beats perfection. Always.”
Melissa Pacheco
Co-Founder
CHAMELEON COLLECTIVE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a soy peppermint mocha latte or a nice Reposado neet!
MANTRA: Trust your gut!
Michael Sotelo
SVP, Digital Creative & Experience Strategy
ALMA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… an Iced coffee or Martini.
MANTRA: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
Natalia Isaevich
CSO
ENTRADA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a Turkish coffee or green tea.
MANTRA: Spark Grit, Hustle Solo, Stand Firm, Love Tenderly, Never Gripe.
Olga Gareeva
Partner & Managing Director
ALIXPARTNERS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… tea or coffee.
MANTRA: If your dreams don’t scare you, they are not big enough.
Patricia Beitler
President and Founder
VELOCITAS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a café latte or a glass of wine.
MANTRA: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan
Patrícia Osorio
Co-Founder and CCO
BIRDIE AI
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a post-ride açaí bowl or a fresh smoothie.
MANTRA: Show up with purpose, grow with intention, and lead with respect. Greatness is built one focused day at a time.
Rachel Azaroff
Serial Startup Executive & Founder
CONSULTANT
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… Cortadito in the morning and an old fashioned in the evening.
MANTRA: You can’t soar with the eagles if you fly with the turkeys.
Rana Ghosh
COO Transformation
SPIRIT AIRLINES
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a latte by day, and a Tegroni at night.
MANTRA: Say yes!
Rebecca Sharpe
Data, Analytics & Technology Executive
REBECCA SHARPE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… anywhere in an outdoor setting.
MANTRA: “Life isn’t a dress rehearsal.”
Robert Mazzucchelli
Charmain & CMO
SPORTSEDTV
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… Campari Americano (at a bar in Rome).
MANTRA: Problems are opportunities. Become and enthusiastic problem solver.
Svetlana Kropp
Chief Customer Officer
PLURALSIGHT
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a double espresso or a spicy margarita.
MANTRA: Kindness costs nothing but means everything.
Taj McClymont
COO
RYZE AGENCY
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… coffee black (Blue Mountain preferred) or an Aged Single Malt Scotch.
MANTRA: Change is the only constant. Learn to receive it and refine your response.
Vanitha Preston
Head of Digital Products and Innovation
CSL
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.
MANTRA: “The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.” – Bertrand Russell
Victor Barbieri
Global Integration Lead
SPOTIFY
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… Homemade juice (My favorite: pineapple, passion fruit, watermelon and coconut water!)
MANTRA: Don’t repeat history, make it!
Victoria Pelletier
Global Executive VP, Enterprise Transformation
KYNDRYL
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… wine (life is too short to drink crappy wine)
MANTRA: No Fear. #NoExcuses. Just Impact. #Unstoppable
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