The Shobeir Show

With years of experience as a firefighter/paramedic and union leader, Andrew Douglas knows firsthand the challenges and stress of serving our communities and working under pressure. That's why I co-founded Siento, a stigma-free mobile application platform that helps first responders and professionals in high-stress industries access the mental health support they need.

At Siento, we provide a safe and anonymous space for users to share their feelings, connect with peers who understand their struggles, and access resources and assistance from qualified mental health professionals. Our mission is to foster an environment of understanding and compassion and to positively impact the lives and well-being of those who dedicate their lives to helping others. As a passionate advocate for mental health, I am committed to raising awareness, breaking down barriers, and supporting and uplifting our users. Let's work together to create a healthier and happier future for everyone.

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Kathryn Thiele: Founder of Buildstock

Kathryn Thiele is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the construction and architecture industry. She is renowned for her role as the Founder of Buildstock, a company dedicated to shaping the skyline and urban landscape. Kathryn's expertise shines through her impressive track record at the Manhattan Building Company, where she played a pivotal role in the construction of high-rise buildings. Her contributions extend to leading development projects worth over $1 billion, covering a staggering 8 million square feet of buildings. With a diverse portfolio of 15+ projects encompassing residential, commercial, retail, amenity, and parking spaces, Kathryn Thiele is a trailblazer in the realm of architectural innovation. Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors, Kathryn is actively involved in the architectural community as the Co-Chair of AIA-NY. Her commitment to education is evident through her role as a professor at Cornell University, where she imparts her wealth of knowledge to the next generation of architects.

Wilson Kriegel: Co-Founder & CEO of Buildstock

Wilson Kriegel stands as the Co-Founder and CEO of Buildstock, bringing a wealth of experience as a startup executive and founder. With an impressive career spanning 25 years, Wilson has played instrumental roles in the success of seven funded startups, collectively amassing over $3 billion in company valuations. His impact on the tech industry is highlighted by the staggering user base of 1.6 billion across various products. Wilson's journey includes leadership positions in renowned companies such as Picsart, OMGPOP, Outspark, Curse, Paltalk, and IGAWW, showcasing his versatility and strategic acumen. Beyond the boardroom, Wilson Kriegel is a respected startup advisor and coach. His influence extends into the realm of elite athleticism, where he excels in activities like climbing, skiing, running, and endurance sports. Wilson's commitment to excellence is evident in both his professional achievements and personal pursuits, making him a multifaceted leader in the world of business and sports.

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Ali Ahmed is the Cofounder & CEO of Robomart, a venture-backed tech startup that has built the world’s first self-driving stores that can be hailed on-demand. Founded in 2018, the company is on a mission to be the largest developer of mobile real-estate in the world.

Ali has been recognized as one of the ‘Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech’ and as an Alien of Extraordinary Abilities in the U.S. He serves as a startup mentor at the Founder Institute, as a hardware and robotics expert at Wefunder, and is an angel investor in Airhouse, Carerev, Marketbase and Kiwi Robotics.

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Viktor, a seasoned entrepreneur, launched his first enterprise during his college years, blazing a trail in the largely unexplored field of remote work. Long before the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, he envisioned the transformative potential of a decentralized workforce, steering his company towards prosperity as a pioneering remote-only operation. He then turned his innovative mindset towards new horizons.

At present, Viktor helms Screenly, a company he co-founded with a vision to develop the world's first developer-friendly digital signage product. Under his stewardship, Screenly has birthed trailblazing innovations such as Anthias, the top-ranked open source digital signage solution, and their marquee offering, Screenly, which powers in excess of 10,000 screens globally. Viktor continues to steer the digital signage industry into the future, driven by his visionary instincts and relentless entrepreneurial spirit.

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Kidus is the co-founder and CEO of Kubik - an environmental tech company turning hard-to-recycle plastic waste into low-carbon, low-cost buildings. Kubik’s mission is to build dignity through clean and affordable living for all - a vision that gave it the honor of Africa’s Startup of the Year.

Previously, Kidus led technology and innovation initiatives for UNICEF. As the organization's first global product manager, he led UNICEF's open source projects, with over 40 country deployments to support some of the largest and most critical programmers to improve the lives of children. Kidus has also worked for the World Bank, Accenture, and Google. 

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Matthew J. Olivieri is the founder and chief executive officer of AdSemble, the leading online marketplace where advertisers can launch their own digital billboard campaigns completely self-service.

Matthew first conceived of the idea for AdSemble while traveling abroad in 2006. At that juncture, many countries in Europe and Asia had embraced digital billboard advertising and had populated major traffic corridors with digital signage. Sensing a potential opening for innovation, Matthew returned stateside and immersed himself into the nascent digital OOH space.

He soon discovered that most OOH media companies and advertisers worked directly with each other or through advertising agencies to sell, purchase and place digital OOH campaigns. Regardless of who bought and sold media to whom, the process was largely manual, relying on email, phone and even paper-based forms of communication and campaign management.

Within a few years, Matthew transformed his initial curiosity into AdSemble, the first online marketplace to bring together advertisers and digital out of home media companies. Launching first in San Francisco, AdSemble today connects advertisers and media providers in over 56 Markets across the United States including the New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago metropolitan areas.

As CEO, Matthew is deeply committed to building an inclusive company culture rooted in core values that employees live and breathe. He also believes that all AdSemble employees have a seat at the culture-building table. Underlying those values is a foundation of delivering exceptional service daily and across all customer touch points.

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