Eric Braun

Eric Braun is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology.

Throughout his career, Eric has built and led high-performance teams to create award-winning systems and applications across various industries, including Education, Healthcare, and FinTech.

Eric's contributions to the tech industry include co-designing pioneering document imaging systems that revolutionized the field in the early 1990s and developing the first versatile web-based proxy voting app for the Mutual Fund market.

Currently, Eric serves as the Senior Director of Innovation at Retail Business Services, a subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize, where he drives technology and process innovation, fosters a culture of Lean Startup thinking, and leverages partnerships with external organizations and academic institutions.

In addition to his role at RBS, Eric has held leadership positions at prominent organizations such as Intralinks and has co-founded multiple tech startups, providing mentorship to entrepreneurs and future business leaders.

Eric's educational background includes a BA in German/English, partial Masters in Computer Science, and certificates from institutions like MIT, University of Minnesota, Sorbonne, and University of Rochester.

His expertise and interests span across innovation, entrepreneurship, AI, ML, Retail Food, Future of Work, Education, Healthcare, and FinTech, making him a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator on topics related to innovation and entrepreneurship.

Eric's vast experience in leading innovation initiatives and his dedication to creating impactful solutions have established him as a prominent figure in the tech and business communities.