Leadership
Paul Lippe
CEO
Paul was Senior Vice President & General Counsel of Synopsys, one the largest pure play AI software companies based on an early form of Language Intelligence. As head of Business Development & Corporate Marketing, Paul was the architect of Synopsys’ strategy to grow from $63MM revenues and $400MM Market Cap to today $7BB revenues and $68BB Market Cap. Paul also led M&A and Investor Relations, leading to his recognition of the common model of language across and between enterprises and the potential for Language Intelligence in other functions. Paul is a graduate of Yale College and Harvard Law School.
Graham Neumann
Co-founder & CTO
Graham is a software architect and programmer with twenty-four years of experience bringing new products to market across a wide range of domains. Most recently, he was CTO at SpeakLike, where he helped pioneer real-time language translation AI-augmentation. Graham also has extensive experience in legal technology, including developing software for use in information retrieval, compliance and eDiscovery. He was development manager at P2 Energy Solutions, where he led their mobility platform team. He holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and a B.Sc. in Computer Science.
Board of Directors
David Auld
Head of Engineering, Microsoft AI Acceleration Studio
David is the Head of Engineering at Microsoft's AI Acceleration Studio, bringing deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and scalable cloud solutions. With a strong background in enterprise AI deployment, he has led initiatives to accelerate AI adoption across industries. His leadership reinforces xMentium’s AI-driven innovation, ensuring advanced, high-performance solutions for complex business challenges.
David holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University.
Dan’l Lewin
President and Chief Executive Officer at Computer History Museum
Dan’l is a distinguished executive with over three decades of leadership experience in the technology sector. Since 2018, he has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Computer History Museum, where he oversees strategic planning, fundraising, and daily operations. Under his guidance, CHM has expanded its global digital presence, notably developing the "OpenCHM" platform to broaden access to its extensive collections.
Before joining CHM, Dan’l had a significant tenure at Microsoft as a corporate officer from 2001 to 2018, where he led initiatives that encompassed global startup and venture capital engagement, civic technology projects, affordable internet access programs, environmental sustainability efforts, and partnerships with leading research universities.
His career also includes pivotal roles in Silicon Valley, such as leading the initial launch of the Macintosh to higher education for Apple Computer, co-founding NeXT Inc. with Steve Jobs, and serving as CEO of Aurigin Systems, Inc., a pioneer in intellectual property asset management.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Dan’l contributes to various organizations. He serves on the board of directors for Persistent Systems Limited and is an advisor to several startups. He has also been involved with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation as Chair and board members for 8 years, UI Labs as Vice Chair, and StartX. He also sits on the Advisory Council for the Department of Politics at Princeton University.
Dan’l holds an A.B. in Politics from Princeton University.
Heather McCauley
Entertainment/Legal Consultant, Sage Road; Former COO/GC Anonymous Content; VP, Netflix
Heather is a strategic executive, advisor, and attorney with over two decades of experience across media, entertainment, and technology. She spent a decade at Netflix, where she rose to the position of Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs. During her tenure at Netflix, Heather played a foundational role in establishing Netflix’s original content business, primarily by building and scaling operational infrastructure and guiding innovation during a time of unprecedented global expansion and content investment. She currently advises companies at the intersection of entertainment and AI.
Heather holds a J.D. from the University of California, Berkely and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside.
Steve Harmon
Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Elevate Legal
Steve serves as the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Elevate Legal, a global provider of tech-enabled legal services. With a strong foundation in law, technology, and business, Steve is a recognized leader in leveraging technology to streamline legal operations and enhance efficiency. As a pioneer in the legal operations field, Steve co-founded the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC).
Steve holds a J.D. from Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Brigham Young University.