ROI Influencers Power List 2026: AI & Technology — Dan Borok; Vaughn Crowe
Dan Borok; Vaughn CroweManaging partnersNewark Venture PartnersThey invest in early-stage startups offering seed funding and access to Fortune 500 networks.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: AI & Technology — Duncan Turner
Duncan TurnerGeneral Partner SOSV & Managing directorHAXHe has invested in over 100 hard tech companies and served on multiple boards in the climate industrial and healthcare sectors.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: AI & Technology — Gina Tedesco
Gina TedescoManaging directorGolden Seeds (N.J. chapter)She focuses on increasing capital access for women-led early-stage companies.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: AI & Technology — Chris Sullens
Chris SullensCEOCentralReachHe leads a software company that provides an end-to-end platform to help children and adults diagnosed with autism and related IDDs and those who serve them to unlock potential achieve better outcomes and...
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: AI & Technology — Chris Sugden
Chris SugdenManaging partnerEdison PartnersHe leads this growth equity firm that manages assets focusing on investing in high-growth fintech healthcare IT and vertical SaaS companies.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: AI & Technology — Judith Sheft
Judith Sheft
Executive director N.J. Commission on Science
Innovation & Technology
She leads efforts to accelerate economic growth supports early-stage startups with funding and strengthens the state's research ecosystem in areas like AI and clean energy.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: AI & Technology — Maulik Shah
Maulik ShahCEOInvontoHe leads Invonto a boutique digital agency specializing in digital transformation software development and AI for enterprise clients.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: AI & Technology — Corey Sanders
Corey Sanders
Senior Vice President
CoreWeave
He leads the product development and execution of CoreWeave's strategic initiatives.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: AI & Technology — Jennifer Rexford
Jennifer Rexford
Provost
Princeton University
She is a renowned expert in computer networking. She oversees the institution's academic and research strategies.
ROI Influencers Power List 2026: AI & Technology — Jack Ramirez
Jack RamirezPolicy Research Analyst & Registered Lobbyist New Jersey Business & Industry Association(NJBIA)He conducts in-depth research to inform policy decisions and support business growth in New Jersey.
