Inna Tokarev Sela is the founder and CEO of illumex.ai, a company revolutionizing data potential with its Generative Semantic Fabric. Recognizing the complexities of unifying business data semantics—essential for GenAI readiness—illumex created a platform that simplifies semantic mapping and alignment. In 2024, illumex was named a Gartner Cool Vendor in Data Management, highlighting its innovation and impact in the industry. illumex is widely used by data-intensive enterprises for GenAI, Data Governance, and multi-cloud initiatives, ensuring swift and error-free data-driven decisions. Inna's career reveals a consistent theme: bridging the gap between data investments and decision-making. She previously held roles as VP of AI at Sisense and Senior Director of Machine Learning at SAP. An inventor with multiple patents, she speaks frequently at top data and AI conferences. Inna holds an MSc in Information Systems focused on neural networks and completed the Stanford MBA executive program. She also leads the Women in Data Israel chapter. In 2024, Inna was a nominee for the VentureBeat AI Entrepreneur of the Year award and was a speaker at the prestigious CDOIQ MIT Symposium, further establishing her influence and recognition in the AI and data communities.
