Erik Lammerding is a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in new consumer platforms, products, and technologies. With over twelve years of dedicated service at Apple as a Senior Manager, Worldwide Developer Relations, Erik played a pivotal role in the successful launch of the iOS developer platform, where he was responsible for bringing consumer apps, including Netflix, Airbnb, Twitter, Instagram, and many others to the iOS store. Erik is passionate about helping startups grow, particularly in the areas of platform and business strategy, and has been a valuable advisor to companies like Strava, GoPro, and Mighty Networks. He is now the Head of Developer Relations for Edge Computing at NVIDIA, a leading-edge technology company. Erik holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Westmont College.