SYNTHEIA’s architects of innovation

A blend of seasoned tech visionaries and innovative thinkers,
collectively driving progress at the forefront of the AI industry.

Syntheia’s Architects of Innovation

Tony Di Benedetto – Chairman / Chief Executive Officer

Tony has nearly 20 years of IT entrepreneurship, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets experience. As a seasoned technology business leader, Tony has successfully built and brought multiple tech businesses to market.

Richard Buzbuzian – President

Richard Buzbuzian is a capital markets executive with over 25 years of investment experience in Canada and Europe and operates a family office with an investment portfolio of public and pre-IPO companies. Mr. Buzbuzian holds a degree from the University of Toronto.

Buzbuzian Capital Corporation

Paul Di Benedetto – Chief Technology Officer

Paul is a technology visionary with expertise in diverse innovative technologies, including blockchain and AI. Paul is responsible for overseeing the ongoing development of patent-approved technology at work from SYNTHEIA.

Veronique Laberge – Chief Financial Officer

Veronique is a chartered professional accountant and holder of the title of auditor. With more than 17 years of experience in professional practice, she is specialized in certification mandates, general accounting and as a consultant for public and private companies.

Emilio Iantorno – VP of Product & Experience Strategy

Emilio, a 20-year design veteran, specializes in crafting engaging product experiences for diverse audiences and industries. Emilio leads the SYNTHEIA design process, effectively harnessing the best technology to tackle business challenges.

Erik Chau – Sr. Development Engineer

Erik is a Senior Development Engineer specializing in designing and building artificial intelligence algorithms. His advanced degrees suggest a strong background in both the theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and applied sciences.

Board of Directors

Tony Di Benedetto – Chairman / Chief Executive Officer

Richard Buzbuzian – President

Richard Buzbuzian is a capital markets executive with over 25 years of investment experience in Canada and Europe and operates Buzbuzian Capital Corporation, a family office with an investment portfolio of public and pre-IPO companies in the technology sector as well as a variety of special situations. Mr. Buzbuzian holds a degree from the University of Toronto.

Buzbuzian Capital Corporation

Riccardo Forno – Director

Riccardo has a general corporate/commercial and securities law practice with an emphasis on corporate finance, private equity, stock exchange listings, initial public offerings, Capital Pool Company formations, qualifying transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.

Rob Montemarano – Director

Rob has been involved in corporate and project financing activities in real estate, technology, mineral exploration, hospitality, restaurants and a variety of other industries. He is on the advisory board of Drone Delivery Canada and a director of EV Minerals Corporation.

Steven Silvestro – Director

Steven Silvestro, is a veteran of 15 years in Corporate Chef and Consulting roles in the hospitality field. With a culinary background and 30 years of industry experience Steven has become expert in restaurant operations, menu and recipe creation, inventory and costing.

SYNTHEIA’s architects of innovation