Avi Reichental is the co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Nexa3D, the maker of ultrafast polymer 3D printers and founder of XponentialWorks, a venture investment, mergers, and acquisitions firm. A serial entrepreneur, Avi has spent a career foretelling and monetizing the convergence of tech trends and business model innovations. For over 12 years, Avi led 3D Systems as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director. Under his leadership, 3D Systems emerged as a leading provider of 3D-printing services, along with becoming a leading voice in the industry. His TED speech, titled “What’s Next in 3D Printing,” continues to receive acclaim for its industry perspective. Under his watch, the company also realized significant revenue and valuation growth, and ranked 13th on Forbes’ list of the World’s Most Innovative Growth Companies in 2014, as well as Fortune magazine’s fifth-Fastest Growing Company and second Fastest Growing Tech Company in 2013. Avi also is an active inventor who holds 40 patents.