John Tsampalis is a seasoned executive and innovator, currently serving as CEO of Twine, a cutting-edge commerce orchestration platform that transforms e-commerce with biometric-secured digital identities. He also contributes to the academic world as an Adjunct Professor and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Iona University, NY. With nine granted U.S. patents, John has a proven track record in building and commercializing transformative technologies.

Before Twine, John’s entrepreneurial flair was evident as the Co-founder and CEO of DogStar Life, an award-winning wearable IoT product for dogs, using big data and behavioral science to track their emotions. His career includes leadership roles at Motorola, Verizon Wireless, and Mastercard, where he launched ground-breaking retail tech solutions, from AI-driven customer experiences to RFID innovations, across global markets.

A holder of nine U.S. patents, John’s contributions to technology and retail are both extensive and impactful. His academic background includes a BSc in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the National Technical University of Athens, an MSc from the University of Michigan, and an MBA from Cornell’s Johnson Graduate School of Management. John’s blend of technical expertise and business acumen makes him a force in the world of digital innovation.