Lavine Hemlani is the founder and CEO of Xccelerate, an education-to-employment platform that addresses skills and hiring challenges in AI, blockchain, software engineering, cyber, and design. Lavine is a University of Chicago alum with a background in investment banking and a passion for accelerating impact against humanity’s greatest challenges in climate, health, and sustainable development. With 30,000+ alumni, Xccelerate drives outcomes for individuals, enterprises, and governments by leveraging LIVE mentors, curriculum and full-stack tech. Lavine is also deeply involved in various organizations dedicated to combating climate change, modern slavery, and ocean collapse. He is the co-founder and investor at CarbonX, a B2B2C climate change DAO, and the president of Founders Circle, an ecosystem of 120 high-impact entrepreneurs across APAC. Lavine’s extensive experience and expertise in the areas of AI, blockchain, entrepreneurship, education, and sustainable development make him a highly respected and sought after leader in his field.