Technology

Esther Surden Founder and editor NJ Tech Weekly The undisputed top tech journalist in the state, her coverage is read by all — and her presence at an event elevates its stature. David StengleStephen Welby  

David Stengle Founder and CEO Board ++ The goal of Board ++ is simple: Diversify the boards of startups by building an on-ramp for underrepresented groups in a collaborative, constructive way that brings business benefits to all...

Judith Sheft Executive director N.J. Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology Veteran of numerous tech groups and boards, she is charged with accelerating economic development in the state by stimulating academic-industrial collaboration and encouraging and supporting entrepreneurs...

Olga Russakovsky Professor Princeton University The Princeton computer vision researcher co-founded the AI for All project, which introduces the field of AI to high school students from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups. Paul ProfetaJudith Sheft  

Paul Profeta Philanthropist New Jersey Institute of Technology His record-setting gifts to the university allowed NJIT to open two new centers of innovation, one based in real estate and the other on entrepreneurship. Chris ReinOlga Russakovsky  

Chris Rein Chief technical officer State of New Jersey He oversees an office of 600 that is responsible for developing and implementing strategic policies and information security standards. Simon NynensPaul Profeta  

Simon Nynens CEO New Jersey Innovation Institute Heads NJII, an NJIT corporation that helps turn ideas into workable solutions across six divisions: biopharma, data and advanced technology, defense and homeland security, entrepreneurship, health care delivery and human...

Arvind Narayanan Professor Princeton University He leads Princeton's Web Transparency and Accountability Project, which uses large-scale, automated web measurement to uncover how companies collect and use our personal information.  Pavita HoweSimon Nynens  

Pavita Howe Director, entrepreneurship partnerships Rutgers University Few at Rutgers have done more to help mentor, fund and launch entrepreneurial startups than Howe, who also has been an active leader on many tech groups across the state,...

Ali Houshmand President Rowan University He is a STEM scholar (including a master’s in statistics) but it’s the innovative ways he has grown the university that earn him a spot on the list. The sooner more universities...