Berk holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and computer science from Columbia University. His academic research focused on optimizing wireless and optical networks with efficient cross-layer algorithms. He developed scheduling algorithms for LTE-A and fiber-optic networks. He holds a patent in IoT systems for resilient fiber-optic networks. In addition to leading the company, Berk provides product management for the Fero platform.
Alp is an expert in machine learning and probabilistic programming. He has over 6000 academic citations and has published multiple papers with David Blei and Andrew Gelman. He is an adjunct professor of computer science at Columbia University and leads the entrepreneurship efforts at Climate Change AI. Alp received his Ph.D. from Yale University, where he won the best thesis award.
Pamir has worked as a strategy consultant and sales engineer for industry leaders including Toshiba-Mitsubishi-General Electric and Siemens. He has extensive international experience supporting customers in the metals, paper, mining, oil and gas, renewables, logistics, and transportation industries. Pamir holds an MBA from the London Business School and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Columbia University.
Todd is a veteran software engineer with experience leading companies from their early stage to acquisitions by sector giants, such as Dropbox. He previously led infrastructure teams at Google, where he was responsible for managing big data storage. Todd is excited about the application of machine learning in industrial IoT.
Steve has a strong commercial background in AI SaaS expansion and integration, enabling manufacturers to embrace a digitally enabled future. Steve is a successful CEO, Board member and Advisor with experience in the European, Asian, and North American markets. Steve holds a BSc, Managerial & Administrative Studies (Marketing), and a post-graduate diploma in Marketing from CIM. Ask Steve about his experience in the golfing world!
Tim has extensive experience in the automotive and robotics sector, ranging from startups to Fortune 20 companies. He holds a joint Bachelors and Masters degree in mechanical engineering and business administration from RWTH Aachen University. He is also a lecturer in Industrie 4.0 and the application of machine learning to this field.
Pete Persona
AI Digital Twin
Pete is Fero Labs’ first-hire AI Digital Twin and official social media spokesperson. He promotes the company’s advanced AI Digital Twin capabilities across social channels and YouTube, sharing insights on industrial AI, Profitable Sustainability, and the future of manufacturing. Pete is not real.
Sarah brings over 15 years of experience building and scaling AI-powered solutions for growth-stage tech startups in MarTech and AdTech, with executive roles in product marketing, strategy, and communications. At Fero, she drives marketing strategy and execution, building the brand and shaping its position in the market. Creator of Pete Persona.
Chloe shapes how Fero Labs works from the inside out, creating a culture where teams can move fast, collaborate effectively, and thrive. Leveraging her Tech startup experience, she builds the processes and systems that keep the company running smoothly, ensures employees feel supported and connected, and helps the organization scale without losing its human touch.
Advisors
David Blei
Professor of Computer Science and Statistics at Columbia University
Noah Goodman
Professor of Computer Science and Psychology at Stanford University
Chris Wiggins
Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Columbia University
Investors
