CEO MONTHLY / AUGUST 2025 11 Nancy Coblenz: Building Systems with Strategy and Sovereignty Nancy Coblenz is a visionary leader redefining what digital sovereignty means in the 21st century. As Co-Founder and President of Stellenium, she is pioneering sovereign AI infrastructure at an unrivalled scale, empowering governments to take control of their digital futures. Responsible for the global growth, policy alignment, and strategic execution of Stellenium’s sovereign technology initiatives, Nancy works directly with heads of state, ministries, and internal leadership to translate vision into deployable, scalable infrastructure. A first generation EgyptianAmerican, Nancy grew up understanding both the power and limitations of systems. She began her entrepreneurial journey by building a spatial computing company focused on immersive technology and enterprise innovation. From there, Nancy became the youngest executive at a private equity firm, where she was able to scale multiple portfolio companies and fine tune her expertise in operational and digital transformation. She later served as Head of Marketing for a multibillion-dollar global workforce solutions provider, where she led the advancement of 12 business units across international markets. “My next chapter was founding MyBrand AI, a consulting and implementation firm focused on AI strategies for emerging markets,” she told us. “That is where the seeds of Stellenium were born. The constant thread through my work has been this: technology should not be defined by who has control over it, but by who it truly empowers. The future belongs to the builders of systems that shift power, not just tools. Stellenium is my blueprint for that future.” At Stellenium, Nancy fosters what she refers to as a “sovereign culture model,” one wherein the team localises decision-making, encourages intellectual sovereignty, and rewards impact over optics. She is deeply embedded in the global culture, operational frameworks, and community building efforts of sovereign infrastructure; from codesigning policy with ministries to mentoring local leaders, Nancy’s role is to ensure that every initiative reflects not only technical excellence but also socioeconomic relevance. Sovereign infrastructure is still an emergent category, and Stellenium has been faced with the pressing challenge of building a shared understanding among governments, investors, and international partners of why infrastructure ownership is not only technical, but profoundly political, economic, and generational. Through these efforts, Stellenium is pioneering a new industry of autonomous infrastructure operations. “In the age of AI, who owns the rails determines who writes the rules, and who benefits from them,” Nancy explained. “Too many still see infrastructure as a behind-the-scenes utility rather than the strategic backbone of national resilience, digital equity, and long-term autonomy. We’re not just redefining what infrastructure is, we’re reshaping who it serves and how it is governed.” That being said, Nancy cites one of the most powerful opportunities that has arisen on her journey is one that she experiences daily due to her work in sovereign infrastructure: co-creating entirely new governance, education, and infrastructure models with national ministries and global stakeholders. Rather than merely participating in the establishment of a new industry, Stellenium allows Nancy and her team to personally pioneer the category of sovereign private cloud computing infrastructure. For Stellenium, this means shaping the rules, the roles, and the systems from the ground up. The experience of building AI and tech-powered ecosystems that unify policy, talent systems, and sovereign infrastructure to support these efforts has pushed Nancy to grow beyond operational leadership into sovereign diplomacy and decade-long systems design, evolving into a transformational leader, tech visionary, and global strategist who has earned the well-deserved title of California’s Most Influential AI & Infrastructure CEO 2025. “What makes this work exceptional is the calibre of strategic partners, thought leaders, and government allies who have walked with us to bring a once-in-a-generation technological shift to life,” she reflected. “In this space, there is no playbook- only trust, vision, and action. And that is where I thrive, at the edge of what has not been built yet, where every decision shapes a future we all share.” Contact: Nancy Coblenz Company: Stellenium Corporation Web Address: www.stellenium.com Jul25228 Stellenium was founded in 2024, born from the frustration of infrastructure complexity and a vision of a world where technology truly serves humanity. With the belief that infrastructure should empower innovation without constraint, the company is building an autonomous infrastructure platform that understands your business, anticipates your needs, and evolves with your ambitions. Leading this charge is Nancy Coblenz, Co-Founder and President of Stellenium, who is the recipient of Most Influential CEO 2025 - AI & Infrastructure (California) in the Most Influential CEO Awards 2025. We spoke with Nancy below to learn more about her inspirational journey.
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