Sam Beni

Sam Beni is a seasoned leader in innovation, venture capital, and emerging technologies, with a robust portfolio of roles spanning over a decade. Currently serving as the Managing Director of Platin VC since May 2023, Sam brings extensive expertise in investment and strategic leadership. Concurrently, he is a Non-Executive Director and Founding Advisor at HELIXX, guiding innovation and growth in the Oxford-based organization.

Prior to his current roles, Sam held pivotal positions at Tech Nation, including Head of Innovation & Investment, where he led multiple high-impact teams focused on VCs, applied AI, and thought leadership. His tenure also featured contributions to AI and lawtech advancements as a mentor and advisor to startups, further reflecting his deep commitment to fostering technological innovation.

With academic engagements as a guest lecturer at esteemed institutions like London Business School, Imperial College London, and Warwick Business School, Sam combines industry experience with academia. Earlier in his career, he co-founded a stealth-mode AI startup and contributed to global firms like Intel and Conigital. Sam’s diverse background, encompassing roles in AI strategy, business consulting, and software development, highlights his ability to drive impactful projects across industries and geographies.

• Platin VC, Managing Director: May 2023 – Present
• HELIXX, Non-Executive Director: Jan 2024 – Present
• HELIXX, Founding Advisor: Jan 2022 – Dec 2023
• Tech Nation, Strategic Advisor: Jun 2023 – Present
• Tech Nation, Head of Innovation & Investment: Apr 2022 – May 2023
• Tech Nation, Applied AI Lead: Jun 2021 – May 2022
• LawtechUK, Startup Mentor: Sep 2023 – Present
• London Business School, Guest Lecturer - Technology Entrepreneurship: Nov 2022
• University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, Guest Lecturer - AI & Emerging Technologies: Nov 2022
• Imperial College London, Guest Lecturer - AI & Innovation: Jun 2022
• Stealth Mode AI Startup, Co-founder and COO - Strategy and Partnerships: Sep 2019 – Jun 2021
• Intel Corporation, Partner Solutions Manager, AI: Jul 2018 – Sep 2019
• Intel Corporation, Innovation Lab Manager: Jul 2018 – Sep 2019
• Intel Corporation, Business Marketing Specialist: Jun 2018 – Jul 2018
• Conigital Group, VP, Business Strategy (Artificial Intelligence): May 2017 – Apr 2018
• Primores Group, Lead Business Consultant: Jun 2015 – May 2017
• Webinlog, Head of SW Development and Projects: Jun 2014 – May 2016
• Various Companies, Strategic Projects Supervisor: Apr 2010 – May 2014

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