Alumni Innovation Summit

Ibrahim Abukwaik’15

Ibrahim (Abe) Abukwaik is the founder of Advanced Medical Services, a company that helps patients access innovative, minimally invasive treatments for pain relief by connecting them with local specialists. Over the years, he has built and sold four businesses, gaining valuable experience in identifying needs and creating meaningful solutions. Now focused on growing Advanced Medical Services, Abe is passionate about making cutting-edge care more accessible. Grateful for the opportunities he’s had, he looks forward to sharing insights and learning from others at MKA's Innovation Summit.

​​Antony Brydon is a Venture Advisor at AI Fund and a partner at Social Ventures, an LLC he owns with his technical co-founder Jeff Patterson. Social Ventures focuses on developing new technologies and helping other companies scale or spin out new ventures. Previously, he was the co-founder and board member at Directly, from inception through acquisition by Movate in 2022. He also served as the company’s CEO for its first decade, directly helping companies deliver better customer service while creating economic opportunities for people in the AI era. Companies like AT&T, Microsoft, and Samsung use the platform to put their expert users at the core of their AI, resolving more questions with greater satisfaction. Prior to Directly, he co-founded and/or led three startups: ShopWell (backed by IDEO, acquired by YottaMark); Visible Path (backed by Kleiner Perkins, acquired by Dun & Bradstreet); IUMA (angel backed, acquired by eMusic). Antony started his stretch in Silicon Valley as an Analyst at R. B. Webber & Company from 1995 to 1998, after bicycling out from Washington, D.C. during the Netscape IPO that launched the Internet era. At Yale University, he founded and was the Executive Director of the Habitat Bicycle Challenge, a cross-country cycling non-profit that raised money for low-income housing and ran from 1994-2006. He graduated with a B.A. in philosophy, with a concentration in psychology and coursework in statistics.

​​Dr. Robert Cerfolio, chief of clinical thoracic surgery at NYU Langone, specializes in treating lung and esophageal cancers and managing chest abnormalities outside the heart. Inspired by his father, a urologist, Dr. Cerfolio has performed over 17,000 thoracic surgeries. His pioneering robotic techniques have enhanced survival rates and reduced complications, earning global recognition.

Dr. Cerfolio emphasizes holistic patient care, collaborating with nutritionists, oncologists, and psychosocial experts to treat each individual comprehensively. He simplifies the patient journey by offering secure online consultations through the NYU Langone Health app, enabling preoperative and postoperative care for patients worldwide.

An accomplished researcher, Dr. Cerfolio has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles and 40 book chapters. He served as president of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association and authored Super Performing at Work and at Home: The Athleticism of Surgery and Life in 2014.

Dr. Douoguih serves as Regional Medical Director of MedStar Sports Medicine. He also previously served as the Senior Orthopedic Consultant for the Washington Wizards (NBA) and Washington Mystics (WNBA) and as Medical Director for the Washington Capitals (NHL). He was recently named Chairman of the NBA Physician Research Committee. He is a consultant for the Baltimore Ravens (NFL) and NFL Players Association. He previously served as Medical Director and Head Team Physician for the Washington Nationals (MLB) for seven years. He has successfully operated on numerous professional and elite athletes in a wide range of sports.

Dr. Douoguih is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and holds a subspecialty certification in sports medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. He is an award-winning researcher who has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and has lectured internationally on various sports medicine topics. He was an All-American lacrosse player at Washington and Lee University where in 2017 he was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame. He also won a national judo championship in 2001.

Mike Ehrenberg is a Microsoft Technical Fellow, and he is the Chief Technology Officer for the business applications and low code platforms within Microsoft’s Business and Industry Copilots group. Ehrenberg joined Microsoft in 2003, after 25 years of business application development across banking and brokerage transaction systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) for process manufacturing, and supplier relationship management (SRM) solutions. At Olivetti, he led the development of one of the first commercial banking systems for Windows. As CTO at Marcam, Ehrenberg drove the development of the first ERP product for Windows NT, deeply architected for the Microsoft platform. At Frictionless Commerce, he led development of one of the first complete SRM solutions deployable by design either on-premises or in the cloud. Mike started at the Brookside School as a fourth grader, graduated from Montclair Kimberley Academy in 1975, and studied economics and computer science at Yale University. Mike lives in Seattle with his wife Donna and their golden retriever, Sunny. This summer, Mike rode in his 34th Pan Mass Challenge, cycling 192 miles to benefit Boston’s Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Mike and Donna love spending time with their children, Henry and Madee, cycling, skiing, traveling, visiting Martha’s Vineyard and cheering on the Boston Red Sox.

Madeleine (Madi) is an accomplished business and revenue operations professional with a passion for problem-solving, system optimization, and startup ecosystems. After graduating from MKA a decade ago, she relocated to Vancouver, Canada, to pursue an engineering degree at the University of British Columbia (UBC). During her studies, she discovered her true passion lay beyond technical engineering—in learning, process improvement, and strategy.

Since graduating in 2020, Madi has rapidly built a dynamic career across various business functions, including project management, customer success, and business operations. She has led teams, introduced new systems, and established data governance standards for startups in industries such as education, finance, cybersecurity, and AI technology. Her work has consistently focused on creating scalable processes and aligning strategies with organizational goals.

Currently, Madi serves as Revenue Processes Manager at Trulioo, a global identity verification platform that helps businesses comply with regulatory requirements and prevent fraud. In this role, she drives optimization of go-to-market strategies, uncovers revenue opportunities, and ensures alignment with key financial metrics. She also supports forecasting processes, leveraging data to guide decision-making and drive growth. Committed to continuous learning, Madi uses innovative technologies to refine processes and contribute to Trulioo’s scalability and success in the identity verification and compliance space.