Annette Tonti is the Managing Director of RIHub, Rhode Island and Southeastern New England’s Innovation Hub. Over the past 20 years, she has founded three high-tech startups and raised over $30 million from venture capital and angel investors. A pioneer in online advertising technologies, mobile platforms, and SaaS solutions, she most recently built a company that utilized AI to scout global startup solutions for corporations. Earlier in her career, she worked with Fortune 1000 companies, led a global program for MIT Media Labs, and oversaw operations for a global telecommunications consultancy. Annette is a recognized leader at the intersection of technology and innovative business models, with a strong focus on helping early-stage startups grow. At RIHub, she connects startups with programs for business planning, mentors, and ultimately links them directly to investors to fuel their growth.