Vlad Marincaș is the CEO and co-founder of Aqurate, an AI-based SaaS platform that increases eCommerce conversions and average shopping cart value through personalized product recommendations and behavioral segmentation. With extensive experience in Data Science, Vlad has previously worked at the European Central Bank as a research analyst. Active in the academic environment as well, Vlad has taught linear algebra, econometrics, microeconomics, and macroprudential policies, at prestigious German universities such as Universität Osnabrück, University of Bonn or European-University Viadrina. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed various Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence projects in eCommerce, thus he possesses a good mix of both technical and business skills.

Digital Media and Entertainment business, spearheaded media entertainment licensing and commercial partnerships in US and Europe region.

Prior to joining Alibaba.com, Alex spent more than 5 years managing PayPal global digital marketing strategies, analytics, and operations for both domestic and international markets covering 120 countries. And prior to PayPal, Alex worked at HSBC Bank as an analyst and product marketing manager focusing in growing the company’s financial service business.

Alex is a University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) graduate with double degrees in economics and sociology.