2025 Grocery Industry Icons & Innovators

Michael Gabay is a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO with over 15 years of experience driving innovation in enterprise technology. He is the Co-founder of Velon, which develops AI Employees that autonomously manage procurement, suppliers, and operations for large retailers and manufacturers.

Previously, he was Co-founder and CEO of Trigo, a global leader in autonomous retail. Under his leadership, Trigo raised over $200M, partnered with top grocery retailers across 10 countries, and was recognized by Wired and Forbes as a top AI company.

Earlier in his career, Michael led complex tech initiatives within elite government technology units, collaborating with some of the most advanced teams in the tech ecosystem.

He is recognized globally as a leading figure in retail tech and AI.