Who we are

Peter Bloom spent 15 years as a Partner at General Atlantic, where he led technology due diligence on prospective investments and provided technology and risk management assistance to senior management teams.

Prior to joining General Atlantic, Peter was Managing Director of Salomon Brothers U.S. Technology Division where he led the team responsible for recovering the trading capability of 11 firms following the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.

He has served as a member of the New York Electronic Crimes Task Force and as a judge for the Lemelson-MIT Invention Award, the Legatum/Fortune Technology Prize and the Roux Institute Fellowship Program.

He was a founding member of the BP Digital Technology Advisory Board and the New School for Social Research TechnologyAdvisory Board.

Peter served for five years on the FCC Technical Advisory Council, with a focus on security related issues. He is currently a technical advisor, specializing in cyber-security, to government and commercial organizations.

Peter is a founding board member of DonorsChoose.org, which has raised over a billion dollars to support public school teachers and students. He is a co-founder and Chairman of Peak Rescue Institute, which teaches advanced rescue skills to first responders in law enforcement, public health and the military. He is a board member of the Cancer Research Institute and an Associate Founder of Singularity University.

Peter is also an advisory board member of Blue Star Families. the Rick Herrema Foundation and and the Connected Warrior Foundation, which are devoted to serving the families of active and injured military service members

Peter was raised in Binghamton, NY and lives in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1978 with a B.A. in Computer Studies and Economics. In 1987, Peter and his wife retraced Napoleon’s route from Poland to Moscow on their tandem bicycle, but only one-way…and not in the winter

Yehuda L. Neuberger is Director of Maiden Holdings Ltd., Mr. Neuberger is a private equity investor, investing across a broad spectrum of companies. Mr. Neuberger also serves in a leadership and board capacity with numerous, large not-for-profit organizations. Between December 2001 and December 2013, Mr. Neuberger held various senior leadership positions (including Executive Vice President and Director) at American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC. Prior to joining American Stock Transfer, Mr. Neuberger practiced as an attorney with the law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges. Mr. Neuberger holds a B.S. from Johns Hopkins University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Hilda L. Applbaum is a portfolio manager at Capital Group, a global investment company headquartered in Los Angeles. Hilda holds a master’s degree in economics from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Barnard College of Columbia University. She also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Hilda serves on both the Boards of Directors of Bridging Voice as well as Hillel International. Additionally, she is a member of the Investment Committee of The Oakland Hebrew Day School and the Finance Committee of the Jewish Community High School of the Bay.

Bergman is a senior executive with Advance where her mission is to seek, identify and invest in companies that help diversify and grow the Advance portfolio. Having spent the majority of her career cultivating growth and innovation in technology, Bergman is uniquely poised to leverage the conditions necessary to create long-term value for her company.

Previously President of Bright House Networks, Bergman was one of the original Bright House Networks founders, who together led the company to become the sixth-largest cable operator in the United States, with 8,500 employees, 2.5 million customers, and over $4B in annual revenue.

Bergman presently sits on the corporate board of publicly held Comcast Corporation and Visteon, privately held Black & Veatch, along with Advance Portfolio investment of Hawkeye360 and Advance owned 1010data. As a board member at the University of Rochester, she remains closely connected to her alma mater. She continues to provide service on the Technological Advisory Committee at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). And she is honored to serve the follow non-profit organizations, which are dedicated to help create a world where individuals with disabilities are seen for their potential instead of their limitations: Adaptive Spirit; One Revolution; the USOPF Paralympic Working Group and now Bridging Voice.

Bergman is an avid skier and also enjoys running, swimming, cycling, and hiking. Her real moments of brightness derive from her role as a wife to her husband, Neal, and a proud mother of their three wonderful daughters, Rebecca, Dori and Allie.

Justin Ginsburgh joined the board of Bridging Voice following his father’s three year battle with ALS, and he knows first hand how important communication tools are to the quality of life of a person with ALS.

Justin currently works at Amazon, where he leads the Extreme Density team, which focuses on sustainable and efficient delivery in urban areas. Previously, he was co-founder and General Manager of Citi Bike, New York City’s bike share system. In addition, Justin serves as treasurer and a board member of the Friends of Governors Island.

Justin holds a Bachelors of Arts degree with honors in History and Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he graduated as a Baker Scholar.

Jeff Chapman is a seasoned leader, distinguished entrepreneur, and philanthropist with a strong commitment to leveraging technology for community good. Jeff's ability to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and strategic partnerships with a focus on sustainable social innovations aligns with the ethos of Bridging Voice. He was recognized as a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center and chosen as one of Goldman Sachs' "100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs," showcasing his dedication to making a meaningful impact in the technology and philanthropic worlds.

As the founder and CEO of Babel Street, Jeff led the company to significant growth and a successful acquisition. His background also includes executive roles across corporate and public sectors, such as the United States Department of the Treasury, Acxiom Corporation, and IBM.

Educated at the United States Naval Academy, Harvard University, and the University of Virginia, Jeff brings together a wealth of formal instruction with decades of hands-on, practical leadership experience.