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Speakers from Open AI, Resourcify, Agent.ai just announced at Turing Fest

Ready to hear from the brightest minds in AI, growth, and business strategy? Turing Fest (May 7th-8th, Edinburgh) is bringing together an incredible line-up of experts who’ve led innovation at companies like OpenAI, HubSpot, Go Daddy and more to share how to make AI work in the real world, reveal secrets to scaling businesses, and dive into decades of expertise in growth and marketing.

This is your chance to learn directly from the best. Let us introduce you to your next line up of speakers.

Colin Jarvis, Head of Forward Deployed Engineering, OpenAI

If there’s anyone who knows how to make AI work in the real world, it’s Colin Jarvis. As Head of Forward Deployed Engineering at OpenAI, Colin leads a team of engineers who are embedded into companies to help them build AI products that tackle their most critical business challenges.

He’s one of the world’s foremost experts in the practical deployment of AI: Colin has overseen OpenAI’s technical deployments at major players like Morgan Stanley, Klarna, Coca-Cola, and more.

If you want to hear from someone at the cutting edge of AI innovation, don’t miss Colin at Turing Fest.

His expertise isn’t just theoretical- he’s out there making AI deliver real value where it matters most.

But Colin’s not just about corporate impact; he’s passionate about using AI for good. He’s done academic research on using AI and large language models (LLMs) to help preserve lower-resourced languages, showing just how far this technology can go in driving meaningful change.

Before taking on his role at OpenAI, Colin built a rock-solid background in product and data engineering, working his way up as a developer in data and machine learning consultancies. And for a bit of local pride, he’s based right here in Glasgow. 😎

If you want to hear from someone at the cutting edge of AI innovation, don’t miss Colin at Turing Fest. Book your tickets now.

Sam Mallikarjunan, Growth Lead, Agent.ai

Mallikarjunan is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to growth, innovation, and business strategy, and we’re thrilled he’s speaking at Turing Fest this year.

Sam’s the Growth Lead at agent.ai, he co-founded OneScreen.ai, transforming the world of out-of-home advertising, and he was the Chief Revenue Officer at Flock.com, and has also spent time leading growth at HubSpot Labs.

Basically, if it’s about scaling businesses, acquiring customers, or driving revenue, Sam’s your guy.

And it doesn’t stop there- he’s even been an instructor at Harvard, teaching Advanced Digital Marketing and Innovation. Nowadays, you’ll find him sharing his expertise as a LinkedIn Learning instructor and co-author of the bestselling book Inbound Commerce – How to Sell Better than Amazon. If you’re curious about how AI, marketing, and strategy are shaping the future, Sam’s insights are pure gold.

Bottom line: if you’re serious about growing your business or just want to soak up some hard-earned wisdom, you won’t want to miss Sam Mallikarjunan at Turing Fest. Book your tickets now.

Angeley Mullins, Chief Commercial Officer, Resourcify

Angeley Mullins is a seasoned Marketing and Commercial Executive ( CMO / CCO / CRO) with an impressive track record spanning leadership roles across the US, EMEA, UK, and APAC. She’s worked with major names like Amazon, Intuit, GoDaddy, and most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Resourcify, a digital platform helping companies reduce waste and embrace a circular economy.

Angeley’s expertise lies in driving digital revenue growth, marketing, brand strategy, digital sales, product, and international expansion—whether it’s scaling technology start-ups or leading in large corporations. Recognised by Crunchbase as one of the most influential women in sales, she’s known for using inbound demand generation to successfully scale digital revenue.

Passionate about building brand awareness to drive growth in B2B SaaS, Angeley has been featured in Forbes, VentureBeat, The Drum, and other leading publications. She’s also a regular keynote speaker and podcaster, sharing her insights with communities like SaaStock, SaaSiest, ARRtist, SheCanCode, CMO Alliance, Cognism, and many more.

Beyond her work, Angeley is a vocal advocate for advancing diversity and empowering women in leadership, particularly at the executive level. Book your tickets now.

Ryan Singer, Author of “Shape Up”

Ryan Singer is a product builder and process inventor with a knack for transforming ideas into reality. Over his 17 years at Basecamp, Ryan worked across every level of the software stack, from UI design to back-end programming and strategy. Along the way, he designed features used by millions and created the very processes Basecamp’s teams relied on to design, develop, and ship the right things.

In 2019, he distilled his experience into a widely acclaimed book, Shape Up: Stop Running in Circles and Ship Work that Matters. The book has been a game-changer for software teams, helping leaders rethink how they shape projects, make decisions, and tackle uncertainty.

These days, Ryan is collaborating with a small team to invent the next generation of creative tools for the early stages of engineering and design projects. He also reserves time for consulting with founders on product strategy, particularly when they’re grappling with prioritisation or struggling to define and frame tricky problems.

If you’re looking to learn from someone who’s spent decades at the cutting edge of product design and development, Ryan’s insights are not to be missed. Book your tickets now.