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Ron Zakay is a seasoned entrepreneur and strategist currently serving as the Interim Managing Director of CITRIS Foundry at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on deep tech innovation. In addition, Ron operates as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Prepare 4 VC, guiding pre-seed technology entrepreneurs, and holds the position of Chief Strategy Officer at imbr, where innovative growth initiatives are pioneered within the music industry. Ron co-founded DealEngine, promoting equitable opportunities within the venture space, and has held various leadership roles in multiple startups, including Hookline, PlusOne Social, seekkoo, and Tendobit. Educational credentials include an Executive MBA focused on Entrepreneurship from the University of California, Berkeley, and prior executive MBA studies at Columbia Business School.