Iliana Quinonez, the Director of North America Startups Customer Engineering at Google Cloud, will speak at the upcoming TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. Quinonez comes to Luminator with more than two decades of executive experience from companies such as Salesforce, SAP and BEA Systems. We’re glad to see she wants to solve some big problems with infrastructure, model orchestration and collaboration for AI startups. Her passion and expertise make her a leading authority and vital advocate at the forefront of the fast-changing dialogue around how to effectively harness AI for business.
Quinonez heads up the technical team focused on developing strategic partnerships with the most promising, high-potential startups from all over the United States and Canada. She helps guide enterprise customers as they adopt Google Cloud and other generative AI tools. Her advice runs from the pre-seed with them through their first public offerings. This iterative approach enables her to thoroughly calibrate founders on how to maximize their time, capital, and clarity in a widely changing landscape.
Grounded in Reality
Quinonez’s style is very much technical and grounded in the nuts & bolts that startups must deal with. Out there in the weeds, she’s the guide founders need to cut through the noise of an ever-growing tech landscape. This allows them to take bold, defensible decisions that further their business objectives. Her extensive experience enables her to guide both enterprise giants and nascent startups in mapping their product ambitions to actionable execution plans.
Perhaps the most important themes from her presentation was the concept of how we’re building AI today. She will prioritize action today—not just planning to do something tomorrow. This hands-on approach to practical implementation is a great jump starter for many entrepreneurs. Like you, they want to tap into AI’s incredible potential without getting lost in the weeds of theoretical debate. Quinonez’s perspectives will be critical to anyone seeking to understand how to chart a course through the complexity of AI development and keep the growth engine humming.
A Tactical Voice in AI
Quinonez is a tactical powerhouse in the AI discussion. Specifically, he understands what decisions and frameworks are likely to propel an AI startup to great success or grind it to a halt. She’s going to lend her expertise on model orchestration—a crucial element for startups looking to make the most of AI’s powerful, but complex capabilities. This discussion will provide attendees with a clearer understanding of how to structure their operations in a way that fosters growth.
During TechCrunch Sessions: AI, Quinonez will emphasize the importance of collaboration among startups and established tech entities. By fostering partnerships, she believes that emerging companies can leverage existing resources and knowledge, which is crucial for achieving sustainable success in the competitive tech landscape.
Supporting Startup Success
Quinonez’s team positions their work as proactive partners in assisting startups to leverage Google Cloud’s resources. Throughout the program, they work with each startup on a customized basis to address the specific needs of that startup. This unique collaborative effort provides a valuable opportunity for all participating startups to strengthen their capacities. In doing so, they’re better able to integrate sophisticated AI tools into their operations.
With her experience and commitment to fostering innovation, Iliana Quinonez is poised to make a significant impact at TechCrunch Sessions: AI. Her practical approach to the use of AI technology within our communities will motivate and excite entrepreneurs. They are excited about maximizing the potential of AI within their missions.
