A trailblazer in the field, Daina brings more than a decade of experience in growing and developing technology companies focused on harnessing and processing complex data and AI. As a published author in multiple leading research journals, Daina is also in demand as a keynote speaker on machine learning-based retail innovation and data analysis in the apparel industry. An active angel investor of technology startups, Daina is a mentor for startup accelerator programs including Techstars and IgniteNI where she advises burgeoning tech companies on their financing and product development strategies.