Ayla Kremb, COO at Diffuse Inc., boasts over a decade of experience in commercializing emerging technology, leading deep tech R&D fundraising at a boutique cap-raise consultancy, and driving external partnerships at an MNC data innovation lab. She runs end-to-end trader and developer hiring, compensation, and performance management, oversees finance, legal, and compliance functions, and builds distribution channels for retail investors, HNI/family office LPs, institutional allocators, and RIAs. Ayla's background spans Europe, North America, and Asia, giving her a knack for connecting people and opportunities across cultures and geographies. She is an NLP Master Practitioner and Coach from the National Federation of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, studied Business/Managerial Economics at Växjö University and Merchandise Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Ayla has experience as a Mentor and Advisory Board Member for startups in the APAC region and served as the Head of Education Committee at the Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association. When not digging into DeFi or experimenting in the kitchen, Ayla enjoys spending time outdoors with family.