Leadership
Empathy meets AI innovation.
Yoni Rubin
Chief Executive Officer
Yoni is a seasoned Business Operations Executive, having taken part in $250M in fundraising, including an IPO and up-list to the NYSE. In addition to his duties with MRGN, Yoni is also an avid startup mentor.
Hayim Makabee
Chief Technology Officer
With 30 years in software development, including 15 in Machine Learning, Hayim has served as CTO and Head of Data Science, contributed to three startup exits, and holds an MSc in Computer Science from Technion, Israel. His publications include a book on OOP and multiple scientific papers.
Cris Berstein
Chief Product Officer
Over 20 years of experience shaping product strategy and leading the development and growth of SaaS and AI technologies across multiple industries.
Joellen Ferrer
Chief Revenue Officer
Tech and Entertainment leader with 20+ years driving growth in emerging markets. Maximized enterprise value for Crunchyroll, Ustream, StubHub.
Zak Sender
VP of Marketing
With 10+ years in growth marketing across tech, entertainment, and grocery, Zak has led initiatives for Universal, James Beard, and Winn-Dixie. At MRGN, he drives growth and demand gen with equal parts strategy, creativity, and automation-fueled curiosity.
Mikhail Ozernov
Career Data Science Leader
A tech entrepreneur with deep expertise in AI and SaaS, Mikhail has led cross-functional teams and driven product innovation across the emerging technology industry.
R.L.
Chief Operations Officer
MRGN’s COO draws from a decade of experience leading business operations for emerging technology startups. His deep expertise aligns teams, promotes best practices, and shapes strategy for optimal outcomes.
Board & Advisors
Des Hague
Global CEO Hospitality, Technology, CPG, Adult Beverage, Convenience
Yoni Rubin
CEO MRGN
Business Operations Leader, Former NASDAQ: NSPR
Paul Tuennerman
Launched Raising Cane's internationally, on the board of Sticky's, CCs and more
Henry Benamram
Former US General Manager of Sage
Christopher Sanchez
CEO Emergent Line
AI Bill of Rights Senior Advisor
Katie Weiss
Principal ffVC
Former Salesforce, Trinet, SingleSprout, and R/GA Ventures
Jeremy Sterns
CTO NurseBee
Technology and Fintech Advisor