Wintta Ghebreiyesus (she/her)
Founder & CEO, Moon Trades
Dr. Wintta Ghebreiyesus founded Moon Trades Technologies, developing AI-powered autonomous systems that achieve improved mineral exploration success rates. Her company was named a TiE50 2025 global top 50 startup by applying space-grade robotics to solve the $12B waste crisis in critical mineral discovery.
As a climate-tech founder navigating deep tech commercialization, enterprise partnerships, and scaling AI systems, Wintta offers early-stage founders practical insights on translating complex technology into market impact. Her experience spans technical product development, strategic partnerships with industry giants, and building credibility through measurable results.
Sessions
OceanFest
Ocean vs. Space: The Next Frontier for Innovation
Oceans and space represent two of humanity’s most exciting and challenging frontiers. But which holds the greatest potential for innovation, investment, and impact? In this session, we’ll pit space against oceans in a lively debate, exploring the biggest opportunities, challenges, and synergies between these sectors. From satellite monitoring of ocean health to deep-sea robotics inspired by space exploration, discover how cutting-edge technologies are bridging these two worlds. Join us to hear from leading experts, uncover cross-sector collaborations, and decide which frontier will shape the future of our planet and beyond. See More.