INNOV-8 – Accelerating AI Innovation & Technology Ventures
Company Description
Headquarters: Miami, Florida, USA
INNOV-8 is a technology accelerator and innovation platform dedicated to helping emerging artificial intelligence and technology companies scale globally. The organization connects founders with strategic advisors, investors, and industry leaders to accelerate commercialization, strengthen business strategy, and create long-term enterprise value. By fostering collaboration between innovators and experienced executives, INNOV-8 supports the development of next-generation technology ventures across multiple sectors.
AMG's Involvement
AMG Global serves on INNOV-8's Board of Directors, contributing executive leadership, global business development expertise, strategic partnerships, and international growth strategy. Through its board participation, AMG helps guide portfolio companies and supports INNOV-8's mission of accelerating high-potential technology ventures into global markets.
Founder & CEO
Bob Shami
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Bob Shami is a technology entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist with extensive experience in artificial intelligence, digital media, music technology, and startup acceleration. As Founder and CEO of INNOV-8, he works with emerging technology companies to help transform innovative ideas into scalable global businesses. He is also the founder of multiple AI-focused ventures and has built an extensive international network spanning technology, investment, media, and entertainment.
Terra Modular – Building the Future of Sustainable Construction
Company Description
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Terra Modular is an innovative construction technology company revolutionizing the modular building industry through advanced off-site manufacturing and sustainable building systems. The company addresses some of the industry's greatest challenges by significantly reducing construction timelines while improving cost efficiency without compromising environmental responsibility. By combining high-efficiency manufacturing processes with advanced sustainable materials, Terra Modular delivers scalable residential, commercial, and industrial solutions that traditional construction methods cannot match.
AMG's Involvement
Mark S. Berry, Chairman & Founder of AMG Global, and Duane Farley, Executive Vice-President of AMG Global, both serve on Terra Modular's Advisory Board. Together they provide strategic guidance on international expansion, corporate growth, investment strategy, strategic partnerships, and business development as Terra Modular accelerates the commercialization of its proprietary construction technologies.
Founder & CEO
Jonathan Nusbaum
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Nusbaum is the Founder and CEO of Terra Modular. He leads the company's mission to modernize construction through scalable modular manufacturing and environmentally sustainable building technologies. His leadership is focused on delivering faster, more efficient, and lower-carbon construction solutions capable of supporting large-scale residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Staccato – AI Music Creation, Built by Musicians
Company Description
Headquarters: London, Ontario, Canada
Staccato is an artificial intelligence company transforming music production through a new generation of creative AI tools. Designed specifically for producers, composers, and songwriters, Staccato generates editable MIDI, melodies, harmonies, lyrics, and musical ideas that integrate directly into professional creative workflows. Unlike many generative AI platforms, Staccato focuses on empowering artists rather than replacing them, emphasizing ethical AI training, copyright protection, and human creativity. The company has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing AI music platforms, serving hundreds of thousands of creators worldwide.
AMG's Involvement
AMG Global serves on Staccato's Board of Directors, providing strategic guidance in global business development, music industry partnerships, intellectual property, investment strategy, and international expansion. With decades of leadership across the global entertainment business, AMG supports Staccato as it scales its technology and expands its presence throughout the music industry.
CO-Founder & CEO
Jeff Lupker, PhD
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Lupker is a musician, producer, researcher, and artificial intelligence specialist. While completing his PhD in Music and Artificial Intelligence, he developed the technology that would become Staccato after experiencing firsthand the creative challenges faced by composers. His vision was to build an AI collaborator that enhances—not replaces—the creative process. Today, he leads Staccato's product innovation and technological strategy, combining advanced AI research with deep expertise in professional music production.
Co-founder & CFO/COO
Jason Kowalczyk
Jason's background is in forensic accounting, where he used to fly around the world investigating financial crimes. Now he puts those skills to work building the business side of Staccato. He finds funding, forms partnerships, and keeps our operations moving forward. He also goes to over 50 concerts a year and never misses a Pearl Jam, Roosevelt, or LCD Soundsystem show.
Jason helps drive the company forward from behind the scenes, focusing on strategy and growth.