StartFast Ventures is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Allan as its newest Venture Partner. With an illustrious career in Artificial Intelligence & entrepreneurship, Jeffrey brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to the StartFast team.

Jeffrey Allan stands at the forefront of shaping the future of artificial intelligence, blending groundbreaking technology leadership with profound academic insight. As the Director of the Institute for Responsible Technology and Artificial Intelligence at Nazareth University, he pioneers responsible AI applications, driving innovations that address critical business and socioethical challenges. Allan’s distinguished career spans from founding high-impact Silicon Valley startups to strategic roles with Fortune 500 companies such as SAP and IBM. His ventures, including Dartmouth-affiliated Echo Ridge and online gaming pioneer Lottery.com, highlight his capability to transform both AI and strategic business landscapes, earning global accolades for innovation and leadership.His book, Writing AI Prompts for Dummies, published by Wiley, has seen a broad international release in 2024, across multiple languages, further cementing his influence in AI education and practice.

"We are excited to welcome Jeffrey Allan to StartFast Ventures," said Chuck Stormon, General Partner at StartFast Ventures. "Jeffrey's extensive experience and deep understanding of AI make him a valuable addition to our team. We are confident that his expertise will further strengthen our ability to identify and support the next generation of unicorns."

"I am honored to join StartFast Ventures and look forward to working with such a dynamic and forward-thinking team," said Jeffrey Allan. "StartFast has a strong reputation for supporting entrepreneurs, and I am excited to contribute to the continued growth and success of our portfolio companies."

StartFast Ventures is a leading venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies. With a focus on providing hands-on support and strategic guidance, StartFast Ventures is committed to helping founders build successful and sustainable businesses.

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