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Vinny Lingham

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Co-founder & CEO Rumi.ai, AI-enhanced video conferencing

Vinny Lingham

Vinny Lingham is the CEO of Rumi (previous Waitroom), a pioneering video meeting solution that integrates real-time AI capabilities. Besides leading Rumi, he is the chairman of the board and co-founder of Civic, a blockchain-based company specializing in decentralized identity verification. In 2018, he expanded his influence in tech by becoming a general partner at Multicoin Capital, a leading cryptocurrency investment fund. Vinny’s entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding Newtown Partners, one of South Africa's premier venture capital firms, where he actively invests and supports startups. His investment portfolio includes successful ventures such as SweepSouth.