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Bridging Innovation and Education
Bridging Innovation and Education
At the Königsberger Bridges Institute (KBI), our team is the driving force behind our mission to connect innovators and advance technology education. Inspired by the Seven Bridges of Königsberg—a historic problem that laid the foundation for graph theory and symbolizes innovative problem-solving—our leadership and operational teams collaborate to empower the next generation of tech leaders. Meet the passionate individuals who make it all happen.
Our Management Team
Our Management Team
Our management team provides strategic oversight and ensures KBI stays true to its mission. Composed of experts in technology, education, and innovation, they bring a wealth of experience to guide our growth.
Mihkel Kerem
Mihkel Kerem
Director of Corporate Affairs
Bachelor in Informatics, Tallinn University (Estonia).
Gabriel Chan
Gabriel Chan
Director of Strategic Planning
Bachelor of Applied Sciences, Systems Design Engineering with Management Sciences Option and International Studies in Engineering Option, University of Waterloo (Canada); Erasmus Exchange, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Solar Cells, Technical University of Braunschweig (Germany).
Viktor Tabori
Viktor Tabori
Director of Innovation & Tech
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary); Bachelor of Arts, International Business, Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary); Erasmus Exchange, University of Gothenburg (Sweden); Innovative Healthcare Leader, Stanford University (USA).
Richard John
Richard John
Director of Special Programs
Masters of Science, Management of Technology, Technical University of Delft (Netherlands); Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design Engineering, Technical University of Eindhoven (Netherlands).
Julian Gropp
Julian Gropp
Director of Financial Affairs
Bachelor in Economics, Stanford University (USA).
Maryna Danylyuk
Maryna Danylyuk
Director of Legal Affairs
Master of Law, Moscow State University (Russia); Masters, Banking/Corporate/ Finance/Securities Law, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (Ukraine); Masters, International Economics, Donetsk State University of Economics and Trade (Ukraine).
Lu Zheng
Lu Zheng
Director of Partnerships (West)
Master of Engineering, Environmental Engineering with Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering Certificate, University of Toronto (Canada); Erasmus exchange, Technical University of Delft (Netherlands); Bachelor of Applied Science, Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering Minor, University of Toronto (Canada).
Kelly Ng Lok Yee
Kelly Ng Lok Yee
Director of Partnerships (East)
Bachelor of Arts, Business and Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo (Canada).
Kate Cruz Pun
Kate Cruz Pun
Director of Operations
Candidate for Bachelor in Information Engineering, City University of Hong Kong (HKSAR); HKDSE, Marymount Secondary School (HKSAR).
Nathan van Veen
Nathan van Veen
Director of Communications
Bachelor, International Business and Innovation, Hogeschool InHolland (Netherlands); Erasmus exchange, Business Administration, IPAG Business School Nice (France).
Yalsin Li
Yalsin Li
Director of Education (BCTT)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, MBBS Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKSAR); Exeter College Summer Programme, Machine Learning, University of Oxford (UK); HKDSE top 0.05% (6 x 5**), Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Mathematics (extended math with calculus and algebra), St. Joseph’s College (HKSAR).
David Fortini
David Fortini
Director of Education (DSAI)
Post-Masters, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering and Computer Science, Catholic University of Leuven (Netherlands); Masters of Science, Business Information Management, IT and Management, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (Netherlands); Bachelor of Science, International Business Administration, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (Netherlands).
Our Organization
Our Organization
KBI’s seven directorates oversee specific areas of our work, ensuring that our programs and initiatives align with our mission and goals.
SEVEN BRIDGES • SEVEN DIRECTORATES
Each directorate serves as a bridge, connecting expertise and innovation to advance technology education, echoing the legacy of the Seven Bridges of Königsberg.
Each directorate serves as a bridge, connecting expertise and innovation to advance technology education, echoing the legacy of the Seven Bridges of Königsberg.
DIRECTORATE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
Like the bridge that charts a course across the river, this directorate develops and implements KBI’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our mission to advance technology education and innovation.
Like the bridge that charts a course across the river, this directorate develops and implements KBI’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our mission to advance technology education and innovation.
DIRECTORATE OF CORPORATE & LEGAL
Ensuring the structural integrity of KBI’s operations, much like a bridge’s foundation, this directorate ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, offering expert advice on partnerships, contracts, and intellectual property.
Ensuring the structural integrity of KBI’s operations, much like a bridge’s foundation, this directorate ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, offering expert advice on partnerships, contracts, and intellectual property.
DIRECTORATE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Acting as the bridge that connects KBI to the world, this directorate promotes our mission and programs through effective communication strategies, including public relations, marketing, and outreach.
Acting as the bridge that connects KBI to the world, this directorate promotes our mission and programs through effective communication strategies, including public relations, marketing, and outreach.
DIRECTORATE OF INNOVATION & TECH
Constructing bridges to the future, this directorate integrates cutting-edge technologies into KBI’s programs, keeping our work at the forefront of innovation.
Constructing bridges to the future, this directorate integrates cutting-edge technologies into KBI’s programs, keeping our work at the forefront of innovation.
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION
Building bridges to knowledge and skills, this directorate develops educational programs that equip participants with practical expertise in emerging technologies like AI, data science, and blockchain.
Building bridges to knowledge and skills, this directorate develops educational programs that equip participants with practical expertise in emerging technologies like AI, data science, and blockchain.
DIRECTORATE OF PARTNERSHIPS
Forging bridges between KBI and external collaborators, this directorate builds and maintains partnerships with academia, government, and industry to expand KBI’s reach and impact.
Forging bridges between KBI and external collaborators, this directorate builds and maintains partnerships with academia, government, and industry to expand KBI’s reach and impact.
DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS
Maintaining the bridges that keep KBI running smoothly, this directorate manages internal processes, including IT infrastructure, facilities, and human resources, to ensure seamless operations.
Maintaining the bridges that keep KBI running smoothly, this directorate manages internal processes, including IT infrastructure, facilities, and human resources, to ensure seamless operations.
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