Paksy Plackis-Cheng

About Paksy Plackis-Cheng

Paksy, European Union (EU) funded researcher in artificial intelligence (AI) and the machine-to-machine economy, brings over two decades of leadership at the intersection of technology, business, and global innovation across 20+ countries.Paksy played a leadership role in supporting 200M USD tech sales in a Mobile Internet startup that went public with a $6.9 billion IPO and has since spearheaded initiatives that bridge emerging technologies and strategic policy. Most recently, she led a deep tech startup to break-even in less than 3 years and formed a groundbreaking public-private consortium launching an industry-first Web3 drone corridor for trusted and verifiable data monetization, an initiative honored with the Berlin State Deep Tech Award 2024.Her current work centers on advancing human agency in the rapid-evolving machine economy, accelerating the responsible commercialization of AI and Web3 technologies, and fostering cross-sector partnerships to drive systemic impact.Paksy is one of three independent AI experts in the FINDHR consortium contributing to the EU’s multi-year research program on AI high risk systems. She is leading an interdisciplinary team and authored the expert report on AI human recommendation systems.She has received a U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy grant and served as a Senior Fellow at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). Paksy has also served years as an official Startup Mentor for an accelerator program funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs. Paksy works with global leaders through

Experience

1. Founder

   Impactmania

   Nov 2015 — Present · Santa Barbara, DE

   impactmania is an award-winning global initiative committed to advancing projects at the intersection of technology and the humanities. We collaborate with academic institutions, government agencies, and leading global brands to research, innovate, and engage with communities, fostering social, cultural, and economic impact.Our work has been showcased at the United Nations, the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), and featured in international media. We partner with corporations and tech firms, and our community-building and AI projects have received funding from the U.S. State Department and the European Union (EU).For more on impactmania\'s current AI talent tech program for the EU: Initiated, formed, and led professional teams of AI and talent intelligence leaders to run experiments on algorithmic hiring tools for the FINDHR org, funded by the EU: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/10•••••12• Created original programs for corporate, university, and government clients such as Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A, Italy (2020); NanoValbruna, Italy (2019); U.S. Consulate, New Zealand (2019), University of California, Santa Barbara (2018); Jaipur Rugs, India (2017). impactmania\'s work has been featured at the United Nations (UN), U.S. Consulates, universities, and international media. And cited in reports and books published by Harvard Business School, Cambridge Scholars Publications, Duke University Press.

Education

• Academy of Art University

  Advertising and Interior Architecture.

  2001 — 2003

• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

  Personnel Policy and Human Resources.

  1991 — 1992

• Erasmus University Rotterdam

  Bachelor's Degree, Faculty of Economics.

  1992 — 1995

Skills

• Program Management
• Lead Generation
• Budgetary Responsibilities
• Management
• Start-Ups
• Business Development
• Writing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Leadership
• High Technology Marketing
• Product Marketing
• Performing Arts
• Social Networking
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Dutch
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Change Management
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• International Business Experience
• English
• Advertising
• Board of Director Experience
• Social Media