Our Team.
Valens Games is led by a team of visionary strategists, technologists, and operators with deep experience across national security, entrepreneurship, and software innovation. We bring big ideas to life.
• Founded & served as CEO of Valens Global, which was twice named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s E360 list of the top small businesses in America.
• “A rising star in the counterterrorism community.” – The New York Times
• Selected for the Goldman Sachs Foundation’s 10,000 Small Businesses entrepreneurship training program and the Aspen Institute’s Civil Society Fellowship.
Daveed Gartenstein-Ross
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
• Visionary business leader and RevMAX expert, transforming brands and driving multimillion-dollar growth across industries.
• Led strategic expansions for Dunkin’ and innovative retail experiences for Urban Outfitters, aligning goals with market demands.
• Entrepreneurial and efficient, excels at maximizing profitability and delivering scalable growth.
Alix Berry
Chief Operating Officer
• Led the first Innovation Lab at a U.S. Air Force base, managing teams to develop software and drive innovation.
• Chief of Malware Analysis for the Cyber National Mission Force Texas, specializing in reverse engineering and cybersecurity.
• Experienced in leading engineering teams and large software projects in public and private sectors, with a focus on agile and innovation.
Tim Carlisle
Senior VP of Engineering
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Creative storyteller and strategist known for translating client perspectives into simulations that build institutional knowledge and long-term capabilities.
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Active leader in the wargaming community as Programming Director of the Women’s Wargaming Network.
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Boren Scholar and Duke graduate with field research experience across Morocco and Senegal.
Eleanor Ross
Creative Director
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