Marianna Bonanome is a leader in AI strategy and partnerships, serving as a key member of SandboxAQ’s central AI team. In her role, she collaborates with all business units and spearheads the development of AI-first products that drive innovation across the organization. With over two decades of experience in mathematics, quantum research, and founding edtech companies, Marianna melds deep technical expertise with visionary leadership to craft cutting-edge AI solutions. A former professor of mathematics and computer science, and a Google-certified educator, she is passionate about democratizing AI and harnessing its transformative potential in real-world applications. Marianna is also an active member of the XPRIZE Deeptech braintrust and sits on the advisory board of Libretexts, the world’s largest open educational resources platform. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Physics from NYU Tandon School of Engineering, as well as master’s and doctoral degrees in Mathematics from the Graduate School and University Center of CUNY.