Alain Hanash

Alain Patrick Hanash serves as the CTO and CEO of Planna since July 2020, driving significant growth through AI technologies and a culture of innovation. As CEO of HoverPin since January 2016, Alain focuses on an AI-powered platform for personalized travel experiences. Previously, Alain was a Strategic Advisor for BlueSiren, launching an incubator for startups and developing a successful online strategy for a Food & Beverage company. Alain founded Multicity, a pioneering distributed online community, and served as an Advisory Board Member for the Northern Virginia Technology Council. Prior experience includes a Senior Consultant role at E&Y and a Software Engineer position at Cornell University, where Alain developed the first internet video-teleconferencing software. Alain holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Cornell University and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from American University.