Eric Basu

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Haiku Inc

As the CEO of Haiku Inc, I am passionate about creating innovative and engaging games that teach real-world cybersecurity skills and connect players to career opportunities. With over 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur and investor in the cybersecurity and technology sectors, I have founded and led multiple successful startups, such as Sentek Global, a leading provider of government and commercial cybersecurity solutions, and the San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence, a nonprofit organization that fosters the growth and development of the cybersecurity ecosystem in the region.

I leverage my diverse background and expertise in gaming, cybersecurity, business development, public speaking, government contracting, and military special operations to build and scale high-performance teams, create value from ideas, and solve complex problems. As a former SEAL officer in the U.S. Navy, I have a strong sense of mission, leadership, and resilience, and I aim to inspire and empower others to achieve their full potential. I am also an active member of the board of directors and advisor to several organizations that support law enforcement, military veterans, and education, such as the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation, the Veteran Fund, and Saved In America.

Founder and Member Board of Directors

Founder and member of the Board of Directors, responsible for the standup, oversight, and management of the non-profit. The San Diego CCOE is dedicated to making the greater San Diego region into a Cyber Security Center of Excellence, resulting in an increase in jobs, talent, and capital in the cyber security vertical to the region.

Aviv Shalgi

Bringing renewable energy to the masses | CEO @ Solar Simplified | 3-Exit Entrepreneur | Investor | Board Member | Non-Executive Director | MBA @ Chicago Booth | Ex-Google, Intel

Working on a new startup (#4, after three exits), revolutionizing the way renewable energy is distributed and bringing it to the masses...

I'm a Business Development and Corporate Development professional with several successful M&A, Venture investments and joint ventures under my belt (from conceptualization, sourcing, modeling, diligence, to closing and merger), in addition to building three successful startups (two acquisitions, one IPO) as a co-founder and a founding team member. 

For 10+ years I've been a Board Member, Mentor and Advisor to many entrepreneurs, startups, investors, venture funds and non-profit organizations. 
In the past, I served as a Captain in the IDF (Israel’s “Eyes in the sky”), worked in Hardware and Management Consulting, and received multiple innovation excellence awards.

I'm open to interviews, speaking engagements and hearing about Board opportunities. 
If you need advice or want to bounce off ideas - don't hesitate to reach out, I'm always happy to meet new people and help in any way I can!
(HOWEVER - if you're looking to sell me on outsourcing development, IT services and the likes -- please save both of us the time and move on to your next lead)

Specialties: Business Development; Partnerships; Corporate Strategy; Corporate Development; Venture Capital; Mergers & Acquisitions; Investments; Business Operations; Innovation; Entrepreneurship; Intrapreneurship; Machine Learning; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Renewable Energy; Solar Energy; Real Estate; Digital Media; Advertising; Satellites & Space; Hardware;

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