Unleash Human Potential

An AI pioneer and global future of work thought leader, Sean is Founder and CEO of SkyHive Technologies, a generative AI software company that rapidly reskills companies and communities around the world. Recognized as a top AI innovation by Forbes, a Gartner Cool Vendor in HCM and a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, SkyHive invented Quantum Labor Analysis, the application of Artificial Intelligence to analyze a workforce at its most granular and real-time level. It applies this technology to helping companies and communities around the world transition from job-based to skill-based at-pace and at-scale.

Previously, Sean served as President of the Waterpark and Attractions Divisions with WhiteWater West Industries. Currently, Sean is a board member at SkyHive and TECHNATION, Canada’s IT Industry Association. He formerly served on the board of the OECD Future of Work Task Force and the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence. He’s an Unreasonable Fellow, a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, a Henry Crown Fellow and a member of the Young President’s Organization (YPO). Sean is based in the heart of silicon valley in Palo Alto, California.

Mohan is the CTO of SkyHive and oversees all aspects of developing and delivering SkyHive’s technology capabilities and innovation. Mohan is a hands-on technologist in Machine Learning / Deep Learning systems, specialized in building scalable systems, robotics, and computational neuroscience.

Previously Mohan was the CTO of The Hive in Palo Alto, where he co-founded many startups. In his 25 years of career Mohan has worked at multiple companies including Zynga, IBM, Schlumberger, Expedia/Travelocity/Sabre, etc., where he architected and built platforms to scale to hundreds of millions of users.

Mohan currently also serves as Associate Director at Stanford Human Perception Lab. Mohan has a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, a master’s in Electrical Engineering, and an MBA with specialization in computational finance.

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Jonathan “JB” Ballon, SkyHive’s President and Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for the company’s global operations and strategic alliances.  

Jonathan is an enterprise technology veteran, having spent 25 years in leadership roles at multiple startups, as well as large companies such as Cisco, General Electric, and Intel.  

At Intel, Jonathan grew the IoT and Edge Computing business unit by 20 percent CAGR over six years with a 20 percent operating margin. He has been a pioneer in machine learning/deep learning hardware and developer software tools through organic development as well as strategic acquisitions. At Cisco, he created and led strategy, planning, and business development for the company’s $10B service and solutions business.  

Jonathan serves on the boards of several successful deep tech companies, including a silicon platform for power-intelligent edge computing systems, a machine learning software platform, and a security-as-a-service business, and has been an advisor at multiple billion-dollar companies.

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Petra is the Head of Partnerships and oversees the relationships and go to market with our valued technology partners (e.g., Workday, Microsoft, SAP), professional services partners (e.g., Accenture, Mercer, Randstad, LHH, etc.), and educational partners. Kuret was a senior leader at Accenture for 25 years driving large scale transformations with Fortune 500 companies as well as outsourcing engagements. Most recently, Kuret was SVP Transformation and HR for a leading values-based bank where she piloted Skyhive—and the rest is history! Kuret’s strong sense of ‘walking in the client’s shoes’ accelerates our partners ability to drive success for their business.

Sergey leads the solutioning team, a role in which his expertise in software development and passion for exceptional quality shine through. With one foot in the world of technology and the other in business, Sergey is excited about the transformative power of SkyHive’s core technology and its applications to various business challenges. Having come from previous leadership positions in the not-for-profit and education sectors, Sergey’s values are closely aligned with SkyHive’s mission of building a future of inclusive work and social equality. Sergey is driven by the potential he sees in creating a lasting, meaningful, positive impact through SkyHive.

Luke Egenolf is vice president and head of product and oversees the vision, innovation, design and development of SkyHive’s solutions. Luke entered the tech industry managing large-scale tech implementations with Deloitte Consulting, moving to product management and design building applications and platform products with Workday and ServiceNow. Luke envisioned and productized the Workday Skills Cloud platform, taking it from 0 to nearly 1,000 customers and launching numerous products to help organizations optimize their talent at scale.

Johanna Skitt, SkyHive's Head of Human Resources, brings to the company a wealth of experience spanning more than 25 years in leadership roles within the field of human resources. Her illustrious career has seen her provide counsel to top-tier executives across a diverse spectrum of industries, ranging from fashion to finance, and even forensic engineering.

With an unwavering commitment to directness and efficiency, Johanna is a tenacious professional who stops at nothing until the task is successfully accomplished. She is a trusted and accomplished leader in the realm of human resources, bringing her extensive expertise to the forefront of our organization. Johanna Skitt is the driving force behind SkyHive's HR initiatives, and her remarkable track record speaks volumes about her ability to excel in the most challenging environments.

Ed Corneiro is Senior Vice President of Finance of SkyHive and oversees all aspects of planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the finance and accounting departments, supporting and promoting profitable goals and objectives in alignment with SkyHive’s mission.

Ed is a strategic financial management expert and respected voice in enterprise technology investments and risk management. Ed provides leadership and development of company financial planning and budget management and ensures SkyHive’s adherence to local, state and federal budgetary reporting requirements and accounting principles.

Ed has over 20 years of experience serving in strategic financial management and leadership positions. Ed also serves on the Advisory Council for the Dean of Science at Monmouth University.

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George Kourakos serves as the Chief of Staff and Director of Government for SkyHive. With a remarkable tenure since the company's inception in 2017, George's expertise and leadership have been instrumental in driving SkyHive's success.

With over 25 years of experience in public affairs, communications, and public policy development, George brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. His extensive background in parliamentary affairs, government relations, industry outreach, and community engagement has been pivotal in establishing strong partnerships for SkyHive across diverse sectors.

George's unwavering dedication and collaborative approach have facilitated SkyHive's expansion into markets spanning four continents and numerous countries. Through his strategic guidance and work with governments, NGOs, and educational institutions, George has played a pivotal role in shaping SkyHive's global footprint.

As a member of the founding team, George's passion for driving innovation and his deep understanding of the interplay between technology and public policy continue to play a critical role in SkyHive's journey to revolutionize the future of work.