Robert Gaal

Robert Gaal is a highly experienced serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple successful technology companies, including Wakoopa (an AI company acquired by GfK), Karma (a mobile data sharing provider), Quest (a Y Combinator-backed professional network), and his current venture, Vesper (an AI-powered narrative game platform). His journey showcases a consistent drive to innovate and build impactful products in diverse tech domains. gaal+4

Beyond founding, Gaal also brings valuable big-tech experience from his time as a Product Manager at Google in Silicon Valley, where he contributed to teams serving millions of users and gained expertise in machine learning and AI. He further leveraged this experience to manage TQ, a Google-backed tech hub in Amsterdam, demonstrating leadership in both corporate and startup environments. gaal+3

As an active angel investor, Robert Gaal supports early-stage startups like Anthropic, Framer, and Polarsteps, and is involved with Atomico's Angel Programme. He also co-founded Operator Exchange, a collective of experienced founders and operators who invest in and mentor new ventures, emphasizing a commitment to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. gaal+2

Gaal is a prominent speaker and thought leader on AI and innovation, having presented at major events such as SXSW, Slush, and The Next Web Conference, and guest lectured at universities like Princeton and Columbia. He also actively engages in progressive tech policy as an organizer of Flywheel and a board member of Recoding Government. gaal+2