Dana Al Salem is a luminary in the global tech and innovation landscape, whose journey commenced in the digital media realm in 1994. As a freshly minted Summa Cum Laude graduate from AUP and Parsons School of Design, Dana co-founded Clockwork, a pivotal Stockholm-based agency that led interactive digital platforms and was acquired within six years.

Her pioneering spirit propelled her to co-found Yahoo! France and subsequently Yahoo! Europe, where she was instrumental in the rollout of 40 online services. Transitioning to television in London, Dana’s expertise in on-air audience retention earned her two World Gold Promax awards by 2005.

A beacon for innovation, Dana’s most recent endeavors include spearheading a MedTech company amidst the global health crisis and championing initiatives for women’s empowerment through a specialized investment fund. As a Grand Jury Member and Special Advisor to various governments and organizations, she continues to lend her voice and expertise to the global dialogue on technology, all while fostering education for young women worldwide and holding esteemed positions on multiple advisory boards.