Our Core Team

The people building AI for the rest of us.

(We would also like to thank the dozens of designers, developers, sound specialists, business productivity specialists, and community impact experts around the world who are working hard to help Nerval AI bring its products and services to you.)

Franck Daphnis

Franck Daphnis

President / CEO

Franck Daphnis is a globally recognized CEO with more than 25 years of experience working to improve the material conditions of marginalized communities across over 35 countries. He brings a strong track record in managing successful startups and excels at delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges—including those at the intersection of technology and social impact.

Teddy Cineas

Teddy Cineas

Chairman / CTO

Teddy is a seasoned software engineer and architect with over 20 years of experience across banking, consulting, and AI. Holding a Bachelor’s in Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida, he is a Certified Microsoft Architect who has led transformative projects using cutting-edge technologies. A true maker at heart, he blends technical expertise with creative problem-solving to build scalable systems.

Patrick Saliba

Patrick Saliba

Vice President for AI Innovation

Patrick Saliba is an IT consultant and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience spanning programming, database management, project leadership, and AI-driven solutions (STT, TTS, and LLM fine-tuning). He brings strategic vision, high-level problem-solving acumen, and specific expertise in adapting AI models to mobile environments and in delivering scalable, secure systems.

Marianne Carliez Gillet

Marianne Carliez Gillet

Vice President for Business Operations

Ms. Carliez is a seasoned executive with extensive experience managing program operations and business development for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations globally. She brings deep expertise in designing and leading large-scale, socially impactful programs, and has a strong track record of developing online platforms widely used by international development researchers and practitioners around the world.

Isabelle McLeod Daphnis

Isabelle McLeod Daphnis

Head of Marketing, Branding & User Experience

Ms. McLeod Daphnis holds a B.S. from Cornell University’s Department of Communication and brings hands-on experience in user experience research and digital design. She has led user experience studies in academic and applied settings, managing both Cornell’s Virtual Embodiment Lab and its Social Media Lab, where she worked at the intersection of technology, behavior, and communication.

Gabriel Thendean

Gabriel Thendean

GenAI, LLM & ML Product Specialist

Gabe is a visionary in AI and technology and a Product Specialist with deep expertise in artificial intelligence, agentic systems, and robotics. With a strong background in engineering and computer science from Cornell University and UNSW, he has successfully defined product visions, driven innovation, and launched over 20 enterprise solutions. Passionate about the intersection of AI and real-world applications, he continuously pushes the boundaries of technology to create impactful, forward-thinking solutions.