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Oct 18, 2023 1014

JB Straubel, one of the founding partners of Tesla, is coming to Baku!

JB Straubel, one of the founding partners of Tesla, is coming to Baku for the biggest innovation summit in the region.

JB Straubel, co-founder of Tesla, is heading to Baku for the upcoming InMerge Innovation Summit, one of the region's most prominent innovation events. Straubel, who initially joined Tesla in 2004 as its fifth employee, has played a significant role in the electric vehicle giant's journey, ultimately becoming its first Chief Technology Officer. Holding degrees in energy systems engineering and energy engineering, Straubel co-founded Redwood Materials in 2017, focusing on the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. He currently serves as the CEO of the company.

The InMerge Innovation Summit, organized by PAŞA Holding and with support from the Trendyol Group, aims to bring together corporate innovators, leading technology companies and leaders, startups, and investors interested in corporate innovation. It seeks to promote transformation within their respective fields, integrate into the innovation ecosystem, and enhance self-improvement through strategic networks.

Besides JB Straubel, notable speakers at the summit include Çağlayan Çetin, CEO of Trendyol in Azerbaijan; David Hardoon, CEO of UnionBank of Flippin; Klaus Müller, CEO of Bakcell; Michael Ringel, renowned TED speaker; and Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple. Local figures like Farid Huseynov, CEO of Kapital Bank; Mammad Kerim, Managing Partner at Caucasus Ventures; and Jalal Gasimov, CEO of PAŞA Holding, will also join the event. The summit will cover discussions on E-commerce, Fintech, Telecom, Artificial Intelligence, Insurtech, and Energy, among other topics.

The InMerge Innovation Summit will take place at the Baku Congress Center from November 30th to December 1st. To participate, be sure to secure your tickets. As a special offer to Tedroid Media followers, you can enjoy a 10% discount. When purchasing your tickets on the i-ticket platform, simply enter the promo code InT1RMerge0 to avail of the discount. Secure your spot today, as there are many more surprises in store, and stay tuned for updates!