History
The project that launched E-2 Unlimited Technologies, LLC, began in 2007 when an undergraduate student proposed developing automated techniques for identifying online predatory content. The project soon expanded to incorporate the detection of cyberbullying, self-harm, relationship violence, and other harmful material in online text. Over 65 students, many of them students of color and women in computer science, have participated in the project, with many co-authoring some of our research papers. This project has received multiple rounds of funding from the National Science Foundation.
E-2 Unlimited Technologies, LLC was founded in 2019 to support the commercialization of a parental control and supervision app in support of our mission to Safeguard Kids and Maintain Privacy (SKAMP).
Executive Team
April Edwards, CEO and Founder
Dr. April Edwards (Owner) has a PhD in Computer Science. Dr. Edwards is the inventor of the ML algorithm that forms the foundation of the SKAMP product. She founded the company after more than a decade of research on cyberbullying and internet predation, which led to this algorithm. She has held faculty and administrator positions in three universities for over 20 years in her academic career. Before academia, Dr. Edwards worked in the IT industry for 15 years, with varying roles from software engineer to project lead to team manager.
Achilles Escudero-Kontostathis (Chief Data Officer)
Achilles Escudero-Kontostathis has a master’s in library and information science. He has been collecting and labeling data to train the SKAMP ML algorithm since August 2022. His in-depth knowledge of the data collected and expertise in information science have led to critical insights into the labeling process, improving the algorithm's accuracy. He has significantly contributed to developing data labeling procedures and the development of the alert system.
Kiriakos Kontostathis (Chief Technology Officer)
Kiriakos Kontostathis has a master’s in information systems and over eight years of experience in cybersecurity and software development, primarily in start-up organizations. He is primarily responsible for architecting the SKAMP product, focusing on iOS devices and back-end services.
Arianna Roberts (Chief Operating Officer)
Arianna Roberts has over 8 years of experience managing clients, driving business growth, and leading sales campaigns. As a national account manager for CYDCOR, LLC, she grew retail sales from $20 to $120M in four years. Before CYDCOR, she worked for a Fortune 10 E-Commerce client, spurring over $10M in revenue growth in 16 months through the execution of B2B sales campaigns. As a proven leader with experience in both B2C and B2B markets, Ms. Roberts has primary responsibility for business operations and revenue growth at E-2.
Peter Antonaros (Senior Software Engineer)
Peter Antonaros has a B.A. in mathematics and is pursuing a master’s in applied mathematics from Columbia. His primary responsibilities are developing the Android version of SKAMP and improving the ML algorithm’s accuracy. He has extensive knowledge and experience with statistical modeling and AI technologies, which boosts the company's technical capabilities.
Board of Advisors
Mr. Will Abele is a philanthropist, member of the board of trustees at Ursinus College, chairman of the Abele Family Foundation, and the owner and president of Henry Troemner, LLC, before selling it to a larger company. A long-time supporter of entrepreneurship, Mr. Abele has experience in the expansion and growth of a high-tech company and will provide valuable advice on management and strategy as E-2 grows through the development of SKAMP.
Mr. Paul Sherno is a business and marketing professional with significant experience in the media, legacy, and emerging technology sectors. He’s worked with several start-ups and led partnership development with IBM Watson, AMAZON, and VICE media, among others. In addition to his business qualifications, Mr. Sherno has international marketing experience, helping some of the world’s best media companies build stronger brands and deeper connections with their customers. Mr. Sherno served as the industry mentor for E-2 during their participation in the I-Corps program, and his knowledge of the company and our consumer and school market will be invaluable for commercialization success with SKAMP.
Dr. Lynne Edwards, Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Ursinus College, served as co-PI on the NSF grants that form the technological basis for SKAMP and was an original co-founder. As an expert in the analysis of social media communication, she will provide critical insights into the data labeling process and a strong understanding of both social media outlets and communication on those outlets. As a parent of a 9-year-old, she also has first-hand knowledge of parents' concerns as they strive to keep their kids safe online.
