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SESSION SPEAKER

Jeff Allen

Founder & CEO at Flikforge

Jeff is the Founder and CEO of Flikforge, an end-to-end AI data management platform for GenAI video. Flikforge integrates sourcing and discovery, licensing, data preparation, brand safety, and generative publishing workflows into the GenAI process, enabling seamless, scalable content creation.

With a track record of driving high-growth ventures, Jeff has led over 50 venture capital financings, raising $400 million for early-stage companies and securing exits totaling $15 billion across IPOs, private equity sales, and corporate M&A. He has also spearheaded strategic M&A transactions totaling $3.1 billion in deals and $980 million in revenue, primarily in the video technology sector.

As a former CEO, CFO, VC investor, and corporate development leader, Jeff specializes in accelerating growth through innovation, partnerships, and M&A. His expertise lies in defining "whole solutions" for ideal customers, crafting go-to-market strategies that balance buy, build, and partner decisions, and executing funding, partnerships, and acquisitions to drive market leadership.

With deep domain expertise in fintech, AI, and media technology, Jeff works with CEOs, CFOs, and investors to scale VC- and PE-backed companies and optimize their growth and exit strategies. His rare blend of technical product knowledge, financial acumen, and strategic execution makes him a sought-after leader in AI, data, and media innovation.

Jeff Allen

SESSIONS AND EVENTS

DeepSeek and the New Reality: Progress or Pandora’s Box

Sunday, April 6 2:50 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. PDT