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Robert Wesley

Robert Wesley is a polymath and serial entrepreneur with a knack for tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. With experience that ranges from the dense jungles of the Congo to high-level diplomatic offices, Wesley has demonstrated his ability to deliver results in diverse and demanding settings. Over nearly two decades, he has founded five organizations that span various sectors and continents, solidifying his reputation as a versatile innovator.

Technical Expertise

Specializing in technical solutions development, including deep tech, Wesley is a master of integrated product strategy. His entrepreneurial ventures have explored realms as diverse as graph computing, blockchain technology, and counter-terrorism. Notably, he has developed his own methodologies for forward-thinking business planning.

Investment and Leadership

Wesley is also a seasoned investor whose decision-making is guided by a triad of principles: accountability, integrity, and vision. Leading from the front, he believes in blending business impact with elements of fun and personal growth.

Current Ventures

  • Co-Founder, Me Protocol: Since May 2022, Wesley has been working on Me Protocol, an infrastructure suite designed to seamlessly interoperate any connected rewards program.
  • Founder and CEO, My AI: Operational since 2021, My AI is the central developer behind the Me Protocol rewards infrastructure and Me Marketplace. The platform introduces the concept of Frictionless Open Rewards™, offering seamless API integration for loyalty programs.
  • Founder and CEO, Sender Ventures: Launched in 2020, this boutique venture studio focuses on AI and Blockchain-powered marketplaces and DApps. The studio aims to prepare startups for immediate execution on complex product strategies.
  • Global Expert Member, Consilience Ventures: As of April 2021, Wesley has been contributing his expertise to Consilience Ventures, a data-driven venture capital ecosystem that leverages its own digital currency for investments.

Mentorship and Community Engagement

In addition to his business ventures, Wesley has been serving as a mentor at Techstars Crypto Boston, powered by Algorand, since January 2023.

Robert Wesley’s journey is a testament to what can be achieved with a blend of technical acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to meaningful impact. His varied experiences and roles make him a compelling figure in the intersecting worlds of technology, investment, and social change.

Current Work

Co-FounderMe Protocol
Founder, CEOMy AI
MentorTechstars Crypto Boston Powered by Algorand
Founder, CEOSender Ventures
Global Expert MemberConsilience Ventures
FounderKIVU Technologies (GmbH)
Founder, PresidentTerrorism Research Institute
Founding EditorTerrorism Research Institute

Previous Work

CEOKIVU Technologies (GmbH)
2015 – 2018
Adjunct Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Massachusetts
2015 – Jun 2016
Co-FounderCognitive Architectures
2013 – 2015
Nuclear Security OfficerInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
2005 – 2013

Education

EsadeExecutive MBA
2018 – 2020
Antai College of Economics & Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityGrowth and Development in Emerging Markets (China)
2019 – 2019
FGV – Fundação Getulio VargasOrganisational Transformation and Change Management
2019 – 2019
University of ViennaMiddle East Studies (PhD Studies)
2008 – 2016
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyMaster of Arts – MA, International Policy Studies / Development Project Management
2003 – 2005
Georgetown UniversityComparative Economic Systems
2002 – 2002
North Carolina State UniversityBachelor of Arts – BA
1999 – 2003
✎ Last updated Aug. 4, 2026