Trace Labs, Core Developers of OriginTrail, Welcomes Toni Piëch and Chris Rynning to the Advisory Board
Zürich, Switzerland — November 14, 2024
Trace Labs, the core builders behind the OriginTrail ecosystem, is pleased to announce the expansion of its advisory board with the addition of Toni Piëch and Chris Rynning. Both esteemed leaders bring extensive experience in fostering human-centric technology, investment, and innovation, further positioning Trace Labs to drive trusted advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sustainable digital solutions across multiple sectors, including healthcare, construction, and mobility.
The OriginTrail ecosystem, built on decentralized knowledge graph technology, is committed to leveraging AI in a responsible and sustainable manner. By joining the advisory board, Toni and Chris will help shape Trace Labs’ vision for harnessing AI to positively impact industries while advocating for ethical, human-centered applications of technology.
Toni Piëch
Toni Piëch, a serial entrepreneur and 4th generation member of the Piëch-Porsche family, brings a unique blend of global experience and vision for developing a trusted technology ecosystem. Currently based in Luzern, Switzerland, Toni’s contributions to technology and sustainability are reflected both through the Anton Piëch Foundation (https://www.tonipiechfoundation.org/) and his broad technology investment activities, investing both in venture capital funds and directly in people and companies. A graduate of Princeton University with a background in East Asian Studies, Toni spent twelve years in China before returning to Europe to further his philanthropic and investments efforts that can make significant contributions to a better and safer world.
Chris Rynning
Chris Rynning, an economist and investment professional, brings decades of expertise in venture capital and global markets. A resident of Zurich, Switzerland, Chris is a seasoned investor with a background in mergers & acquisitions, public/private market investing, and is currently the managing partner of the Piëch-Porsche family office AMYP Ventures. A graduate of ESSEC in Paris, Chris also holds an MBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago. His influence spans across Asia, US, and Europe, where he has lived and served as an investor and advisor to scale-up companies, while maintaining a thought leadership role in AI, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain. Chris also authored a book on the topic in 2018.
Toni and Chris join a prestigious advisory board that includes Dr. Bob Metcalfe, Ethernet inventor, and Turing Award winner; Greg Kidd, founder of Hard Yaka; and Ken Lyon, global logistics expert. Together, this board will support Trace Labs’ mission of pioneering decentralized solutions that power trust and transparency.
For further information, please contact:
lucija.naranda@tracelabs.io
