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312 people in our graph share verified history with Lana — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
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About
Lana Graf is the Global Lead for AI/Deep Tech Investments at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), focusing on AI applications, data leveraging, and deep tech. She has more than 15 years of experience as a technology executive, working in product development, business development, and strategy across multiple robotics and AI software companies. Graf also serves as a senior advisor and mentor to AI/ML, blockchain, edge computing, and deep tech spin-offs from MIT and the greater Boston area.
Founder at Nextera Robotics | DIDGE.aiYC S20
Intro paths
YC
Lana went through Y Combinator (Summer 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer — the partner who ran Nextera Robotics | DIDGE.ai's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Lana can intro founders to Nextera Robotics | DIDGE.ai's investors below.
Nextera Robotics | DIDGE.ai's investors · 1
Co-founders at Nextera Robotics | DIDGE.ai
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Alex RandFounder
Experience
- IFC - International Finance CorporationGlobal lead for Ai/Deep Tech Investmentscurrent2020 — present
- Yellow Rocks!Founding Partner | GP - Ai and Robotics2016 — 2020Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Nextera Robotics (MIT, Y-Combinator)Partner | ex Head of Global Business Development | ex Head of Industrial Automation Vertical2015 — 2020Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- PlaykeySenior Advisor, Business Development2014 — 2020Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Industrial Automation, Robotics and Ai Software companyDirector | Business Development Manager | previously Product Manager | Ai Software engineer2011 — 2015Greater Boston
- PJSC "IDGC of Centre"Manager, Enterprise Clients business development | ex Counsel, Enterprise Clients2006 — 2011
- Family Office, Investments and Wealth managementInvestment Strategies, Partnerships (Energy, Advanced tech)2003 — 2011Zurich | Boston
Skills & more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Deep techEntrepreneurshipStrategic PlanningInvestmentsBusiness StrategyProject ManagementManagement ConsultingFinancial ModelingLegal ResearchCorporate LawConstruction, Oil, and Power Energy Companies
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Stakeholder RelationsClient RelationsClient EngagementsExecutive Consulting / AdvisementGlobal Business Process DesignStrategic Analysis / PlanningTrends TrackingOrganizational Structure DesignStart-Up OperationsNew Business DevelopmentTeam BuildingMulti-Project ManagementLanguages English · Русский
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Lana Graf?
- Lana Graf is the Global Lead for AI/Deep Tech Investments at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), focusing on AI applications, data leveraging, and deep tech. She has more than 15 years of experience as a technology executive, working in product development, business development, and strategy across multiple robotics and AI software companies. Graf also serves as a senior advisor and mentor to AI/ML, blockchain, edge computing, and deep tech spin-offs from MIT and the greater Boston area.
- Where does Lana Graf work?
- Lana Graf is Founder of Nextera Robotics | DIDGE.ai.
- What companies did Lana Graf found?
- Lana Graf founded Nextera Robotics | DIDGE.ai.
- Where did Lana Graf go to school?
- Lana Graf studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Engineering, Entrepreneurship); Harvard Business School (Cross reg from MIT: Finance, VC/PE); Stockholm University (International Commercial Arbitration, Technology and Policy).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology mafia1,220
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Harvard Business School mafia892
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Stockholm University mafia34
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Victor JacobssonPhilosophyFounded KlarnaJohannes SchildtMSc DropoutFounded KryOla WibergHistory of Ideas - Department of Culture and AestheticsFounded HumanAPI +1Alfred WahlforssBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Listen Labs +1Sebastian MettiMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded Saturn Cloud +1Fredrik ArviusLawFounded InsightMe
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International Finance Corporation mafia19
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Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology2,000
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