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The Uncaged Show celebrates thought leadership from today's top business leaders. The program provides a voice to amazing executives from around the globe who are shaping the world of business today and mapping the path to the world of commerce tomorrow.
Bob Chaput is the author of Enterprise Cyber Risk Management as a Value Creator (https://a.co/d/jhvtDAt) and Stop the Cyber Bleeding (https://amzn.to/33qr17n). He is the founder, former CEO, and executive chair of Clearwater Security, an award-winning provider of managed security services, cyber risk management, and compliance solutions. Chaput has worked with board members and C-suite executives at dozens of organizations, including Fortune 100 organizations and federal and state government agencies.
Chaput dedicates his time to educating industry leaders about the importance of cyber risk management and the changing regulatory environment through articles, presentations, teaching, a YouTube channel, and webinars. In addition to his two books, he was a contributing author to two books: Wolters Kluwer’s Health Law and Compliance Update and the American Society for Health Care Risk Management’s Health Care Risk Management Fundamentals. His insights regarding cyber risk management have also been published in dozens of periodicals, including Modern Healthcare, CISO Mag, the HCAA’s Compliance Today, HealthITSecurity, HealthcareInfoSecurity, and The Wall Street Journal Pro Cybersecurity. He has been recognized as a 2024 CyberCrime Magazine Cybersecurity Pundit Industry Expert.
Michael Delisle is Managing Partner and CEO at Upwell Search Partners.
Experienced executive search leader with a demonstrated 20 year track record of conducting management and leadership searches across Sales, Product, Marketing, and Operational roles. Skilled in life science and healthcare technology. Deep expertise in digital transformation and enabling technologies that advance scale. Focused on innovators that transform business aligning and calibrating talent based on company inflection points to drive value.
Tanya Murphy is the Executive Director of The Rome Foundation.
She has been able to leverage herextensive experience in education and non-profit organizations, spanning over two decades, to assume a strategic and operational role that has yielded significant success. Within interdisciplinary team environments, Tanya consistently demonstrates proficiency, guided by a data-driven, creative approach while fostering robust relationships. As a creative public speaker, her commitment to assimilating content and aligning objectives remains resolute.
Her professional journey encompasses roles as an educator in higher education and a director overseeing fundraising and account management. Additionally, Tanya has effectively applied her acumen in sales and marketing to devise and execute innovative strategies across diverse platforms, including the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Karen Courtright Crnkovich is the award-winning business owner and president of DMC Service, Inc., a commercial heating, cooling, ventilation, and plumbing contractor in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. She is a visionary leader who has a knack for building bridges between opposing sides to achieve optimal outcomes.
Karen is a graduate of Kauffman Foundation FASTrack program, a fellow with the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP), and current participant of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Cohort 18. She is a mentor to early-stage business owners through the Porter House KC program and the Women in HVACR organization. Active in the non-profit community, Karen is a 19-year member of the Junior League of Kansas City, MO, most recently serving as President (2020-2021). She founded Strong-Homes, Strong Families, a 501c3 whose mission is to assist homeowners in need with mission-critical home repairs. Additionally, she serves on the St. Paul Catholic Church building committee, St. James Academy building committee, and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Cheryl is the Chief Experience Officer at Cheryl Overton Communications. She is also a Strategic Advisor at The NORTH by Female Founder Collective.
Creative strategist, agency leader and communications entrepreneur with a proven track record of helping brands, corporations and influencers navigate integrated and inclusive marketing. Consumer insights, human truths and purpose at the core. Robust command of earned, owned, shared and paid media platforms. Design thinker across Brand Marketing, Multicultural, Digital, Experiential, Crisis/Issues and DEI Communications. Awards and recognitions include: Emmy, Cannes Lion (two prizes, including the Grand Prix), Silver Anvil (multiple), The Network Journal “Top 40 Under 40,” Adcolor, Gold Pencil, Gold Sabre (multiple), IPRA (multiple), Shorty Award, PR Week (multiple) and PRSA Big Apple “Best of the Best.” Honors incl. Chief New Era of Leadership, Inc. Power Partner, PR News Person OTY (Agency Innovator), PRovoke Media’s Innovator 25, PR Week Woman of Distinction, "New Yorker of the Year” and “Icon” by The Ad Club.
Kevin Ryan Jenkins is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Taylors International Services. He is also a US Army Commerce and Trade Officer.
Kevin helps organizations build robust pipelines by identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, leading to organic growth and expanded market presence.
He uses his expertise in contracts, finance, and capture management to lead teams of experts to deliver best-in-class solutions for critical government and business needs, demonstrating a quantifiable reputation for excellence in large-scale contracts and portfolio management.
He also uses his professional experience combined with his education and certifications to find innovative solutions focused on relationships, collaboration, and a global mindset, leading to revenue growth, and achieving overall business objectives. As a holder of the unique Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) credential, alongside the Program Management Professional (PgMP) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications, Kevin is among the elite 300 professionals globally with this distinction.
Robert Salwasser is the Founder of Income Property Specialists. IPS brings over 39 years experience in real estate investing, property management, and working closely with high-net worth individuals as a trusted partner in profitability and asset management.
Robert Salwasser ensures IPS doesn’t merely help clients manage their buildings, he helps them run profitable real estate investments.
Robert co-founded IPS in the mid-1980s after completing his education in economics and law. He began by consulting and representing Bay Area landlords in hundreds of property tax appeals and rent control hearings. Simultaneously, he realized the early potential of technology to revolutionize real estate investment and developed an early, web-based MLS for income property.
Currently, Dipak M. Patel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zeality, Inc. Prior to launching Zeality, he led G-Technology, a division of Western Digital. Dipak is also the Founder and Managing Director of BIG Visioneering and serves as a mentor and advisor to companies such as Wearable World, DataRPM, and ERASE Child Trafficking. His specialties include corporate and business development, go-to-market strategy and execution, revenue capture models and structures, product innovation and development, and startup structures, strategies, and execution.
Andreas Unterweger is a transformative leader with a passion for energizing societies and driving innovation in the electrical industry. Currently serving as the CEO of SBG Neumark, Europe's largest Distribution Transformer plant, Andreas is dedicated to defining the purpose of his company as one that fosters societal dedication and empowerment.
With a wealth of experience in international business, Andreas has held key leadership roles across various continents. His tenure as CEO of SGB Malaysia and Board Member at SGB India showcased his ability to manage multi-million Euro operations with finesse, demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities and a strategic vision for growth.
Anna Bager, a seasoned media industry veteran, is the President & CEO of the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the Washington, DC-based national trade association that represents the entire out-of-home (OOH) advertising industry.
Since 2019, Bager has spearheaded the OOH industry’s transformation into one of the most exciting media platforms for brands today, with a focus on tech innovation, ease of buying and integration with other mediums.
As the Chief Client Officer for RxBenefits, Nathan White bridges the Business Development team with the rest of the company, focusing on strong relationships with consultant partners and clients. With over 20 years of pharmacy industry experience, he ensures business development aligns with our commitment to high client satisfaction.
Before joining RxBenefits in 2017, Nathan held significant roles at CVS Health and OptumRx. At CVS Health, he led the launch of the second-largest retail 340B solution in the U.S. At OptumRx, Nathan managed a $2.5 billion PBM business with a 98% client retention rate and developed the BriovaRx 340B specialty contract pharmacy solution, which became the fastest-growing specialty 340B solution in the country in 2017.
As the President and Founder of HaA LLC, Steve oversees a 50+ person product development company that provides end-to-end solutions for medical and consumer products.
With over 39 years of experience in the industry, he has successfully managed the growth of four offices in three countries and established HaA as an ISO 13485 and ISO 9001-certified company.
Desmond Schofield serves as the Chief Business Officer at Evitria, where he leads the charge in scientist-centric innovation.
From first-hand experience in the lab at Johnson Matthey, He understands the pressures that scientists experience in their role and the number of “time-sucking” activities that prevent their next discovery. In both his role at Sartorius Stedim, and now at evitria, Des has sought to deliver products and services that free up scientists to focus on the science, not on background tasks.
April Weeks is the Chief Investment and Media Officer at Basis Technologies, where she has been a pivotal force for over a decade. In her role, April partners with clients to develop and execute comprehensive media strategies and investments. She leads a dynamic team of 350 professionals, delivering holistic solutions that blend advanced advertising technology, subject matter expertise, and activation proficiency across a wide spectrum of media channels, including audio, CTV and OTT, partner marketing, programmatic, search, and social media.
Hannah Yardley is the Chief People & Culture Officer at Achievers, where she's deeply committed to fostering a workplace where every voice is heard and every contribution valued.
Achievers is a pioneer in employee voice and recognition solutions, and it's Hannah's mission to further the company's legacy of empowering employees and creating a thriving culture of performance and belonging.
Doug Drossman is the CEO and President Emeritus at Rome Foundation. He is also Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Psychiatry at Univ. of North Carolina
With over 28 years of experience in the language industry, Umit serves as General Manager of Dragoman Translation Technologies and Consultancy Ltd. He is in charge of delivering unparalleled language solutions like remote interpreting, online meetings, video subtitling, dubbing, translation automation, machine translation, and content globalization. Dragoman serves over 500 brands in more than 80 languages, setting the industry standard. Under my leadership, we've become the pinnacle of innovation in the language services sector.
Umit also founded Nubuto, a revolutionary technology platform that whitelabels and resells top-tier linguistic tools in Turkey and neighboring markets. As a technology evangelist, he partners with developers to introduce cutting-edge linguistic solutions. His experience spans interpreting for high-stakes M&A transactions, IPOs, and international arbitration cases, and managing the translation of thousands of pages in finance, law, medicine, and technology.
Mike Carey is a Partner at Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy.
He is an accomplished leader in the national security and space industry specializing in strategic planning and engagement, both domestic and international. Passionate about developing businesses and leaders to meet the growing demands of this rapidly changing sector.
Nitin Raj Sharma is Vice President of Global Supply Chain & Export Compliance Officer at the Universal Instruments Corporation.
As an accomplished supply chain management professional with global multifaceted experience and a proven record of success in reaching cost efficiency in manufacturing, Nitin is especially proud of his ability to identify opportunities for cost reduction without hindering product quality. He can see the bigger picture, meaning he is always ready to transfer mass production to contract manufacturers who can do it fast and at a low cost.
Chris Butler is the Chief Executive Officer at National Tree Company. As CEO of National Tree Company, his goal is to advance their position in the artificial decor market through growing share in the e-commerce space, while driving omnichannel strategies, attracting top talent, and driving improvements in their global manufacturing and logistics capabilities.
Tom Lineen is the Founder and President of West Town Payments, where he brings over 20 years of expertise in payment solutions to the forefront. With a focus on integrity and transparency, Tom effectively navigates compliance-driven and traditional business verticals by combining time-honored values with innovative cutting-edge technology.
Chief Executive Officer of Virtas Partners, Neal is a seasoned executive and visionary leader serving as the Co-Founder and CEO of Virtas Partners. With a steadfast commitment to reshaping the advisory landscape, Neal spearheads Virtas Partners as THE premier boutique consulting firm, dedicated to guiding clients through pivotal transitions with unparalleled expertise and a transformative culture.
Yuval Golan is the Founder & CEO of Waltz. He's also a FinTech & PropTech Entrepreneur and a multicultural polyglot. But most importantly, he's revolutionizing the Future of Real Estate with his company, Waltz, that is simplifying US Real Estate for International Investors.
Currently serving as the CEO and President of ZERO Prostate Cancer, Courtney is committed to advancing the organization's mission and making a tangible impact in the fight against prostate cancer. Under her leadership, ZERO Prostate Cancer continues to achieve remarkable milestones and drive meaningful change.
In this episode, we interviewed Jeffrey Wehner, a solutions-driven, visionary Executive leader with experience across coal, gas, solar, and wind generation assets and battery storage for major energy players in their commercial and regulated generation fleet.
With over 20 years of executive and board-level experience in the media, events, and B2B sectors, Christine is a passionate and visionary leader committed to driving growth, innovation, and excellence for Naylor Association Solutions, a premier provider of member engagement and non-dues revenue solutions for associations. Serving as the CEO and President of Naylor, Christine steers the strategic direction of the company, overseeing all operational aspects, performance metrics, and strategic partnerships.
Scott Bouska has over 18 years of experience working across finance, operations, product, and building world-class brands within sports. Scott spent 12 years with Nike, where he led innovation, footwear and Operational strategies across the company.
Today on UNCAGED, meet Luciano Bíscaro Tuna and Bruno Genovese, the visionary co-founders of ROMA Mastermind. Discover how they're shaping the future of entrepreneurship with their innovative mentorship programs.
On this episode of UNCAGED, we chat with Matt Pell, CEO of Beyond Pulse, about the cutting-edge technology driving sports performance to new heights. Learn about his entrepreneurial journey and the future of sports tech
Jeff Biesman, CMO of National Debt Relief, discusses the intricacies of the debt marketplace and shares his personal and professional journey. Discover how National Debt Relief is changing lives and helping people regain their financial independence.
We dive into the world of business leadership with Dr. Brian Kent, a senior consultant with decades of experience in international operations. Discover his insights and learnings from working with government agencies and his latest book, filled with invaluable business lessons.
On UNCAGED, Allen Lee talks about his transition from the corporate world to co-founding Collab Asia, and how his company is revolutionizing digital content for creators and brands.
In this episode, Bant Breen talks with Jeff Lindsay, President and Chief Operating Officer for UNC Health.
As President and Chief Operating Officer for UNC Health, Jeff is responsible for partnering with UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine leaders to achieve operational performance, strategic growth, and integration of the health system.
Today we have Andrew Lear on The UNCAGED Show.
As the founder of Oscar Wilde Tours, Andrew develops team-building programs in the form of virtual or live tours focused on LGBTQ+ history, art, and culture.
Join us for an eye-opening conversation on the future of finance with David Cass, Managing Director and Chief Information Security Officer at GSR. Delve into the world of crypto trading, blockchain technology, and information security as we uncover the insights shaping the industry's landscape. From regulatory challenges to innovative solutions, get ready to explore the complexities and opportunities in this rapidly evolving space.
Discover the untold truths of gender equity and inclusion in the workplace with Naheed Chowdhry, as she shares her insights on driving positive change in the business world.
Discover the strategies behind scaling customer success with Chitra Madhwacharyula, a seasoned expert in customer success centers. Gain practical insights and actionable advice to elevate your customer success game.
In this episode we spoke with Brad Burns, the Founder of Burns Holdings Corp.
He has been the Founder and Co-Founder of several business' spanning multiple verticals from Construction, Signage, Pools, Concrete, Seafood, QSR, etc.
Steve Master is the Principal at Black Mountain Capital Group LLC.
He is focused on creating partnerships that will change the world. These Partnerships will integrate exponential technologies to help solve the complex crucial issues we as humans face on our planet today.
UNCAGED Show, in this episode we spoke with Glen Wilson, Chief People Officer & Co-Founder at Kustom HR.
In this episode, Bant Breen speaks with Michael Schroeder. Michael is the president of Round Stone, which offers a unique health insurance solution that helps control costs and returns the savings to midmarket employers.
Get ready for an insightful discussion with Zed Dhalla on adapting to change in medical sales. Discover how ZedMed is leading the way in navigating the challenges of today's healthcare landscape.
Join us for an exclusive peek behind the curtains of one of the tech world's giants as we sit down with Pete Dorogoff, Sales and Strategy Executive at Microsoft. Dive deep into the world of AI, business transformation, and the future of technology as Pete shares insights, strategies, and the secret sauce behind Microsoft's approach to innovation.
Get ready to decode the complexities of technology alongside James Dixson, chief technology partner at BetterSoftware.dev and Founder at The Software Factory, in this captivating UNCAGED interview, where we explore the past, present, and future of software development.
In this episode, Bant Breen speaks with Stefano Ferrara.
Stefano is a distinguished Clinical Development Expert renowned for his exceptional leadership in large-scale clinical development operations. Currently serving as Director of Clinical Science at Beigene.
Bettina Abascal is our guest in this episode of The UNCAGED Show.
She is the Founder of Momentum Solutions, a solutions-oriented source for finding leading talent for 360° advertising projects, with offerings ranging from technology, user-generated content, event planning activations, filters and retail manufacturing.
Today, we’re speaking with Lisa Censullo. She’s a rock star, a veteran executive on the operations side.
In this episode, we speak with Tony Siebers, CEO of Family Media & Technology Group. He is also the Founder of ParentProjects; and a pioneering Senior Living Tech & Digital Health Innovation.
We spoke with Ed Cortez, award-winning and growth-focused executive with a strong background in all aspects of sales and business development to drive revenue growth, market share, client base, and profitability.
Josiah Whitman is the CEO of Whitman Partners. He is a recruitment guru and leadership guru.
In this Uncaged, we're going to talk about what's happening in the world of executive search and broadly all search, and then also look at how the leadership space is sorting itself out as we move forward.
Dive into the world of startups with Chris Folayan as he reveals the mission behind Founder Centered. Explore the strategies, challenges, and triumphs of entrepreneurship in this captivating interview.
Get ready to uncover the secrets of cybersecurity with Brian Miller, Chief Information Security Officer at Healthfirst. Discover the latest trends, challenges, and strategies in the ever-evolving world of information security.
Explore the intricate world of supply chain management with Kerim Kfuri, president of The Atlas Network and co-host of the Supply and Demand Show. Gain unparalleled insights into the evolving landscape of global commerce, regulatory challenges, and the transformative power of technology in this captivating interview.
Delve into the world of business transformation with Sean Driscoll, President at Driscoll Solutions. Explore the innovative strategies driving success and discover how to navigate today's evolving business landscape.
We delve into the world of notary signing services with Phillip Hogan, President of Signing Services of America. Explore entrepreneurial insights, and learn about the challenges and innovations shaping the field.
we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence with Jovan Protic, Vice President of the Board at Ringier Axel Springer. From his pioneering work in media to his current role as an AI fellow, Jovan shares his remarkable journey and insights into the transformative power of AI across industries.
we delve into the world of technology and cybersecurity with William Velez, the Chief Information Officer at Harvard Maintenance. Discover the challenges, insights, and strategies behind digital transformation and cybersecurity in today's rapidly evolving landscape.
We dive into the dynamic world of digital health technology with Vipul Dekhtawala, Vice President of Sales at Innova Solutions.
Vipul shares his insights, experiences, and vision for the future. #podcast #tech
We delve into the fascinating world of research compliance and innovation with Sarah Ziegler, VP of Research Compliance Services at Sitero.
Sarah shares insights into ethical practices, biosafety, and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of research. Tune in to uncover the secrets behind responsible innovation!
We delve into the world of energy transformation with Tommy Ogden, the co-founder of Activera Consulting. From digital innovation to navigating energy transitions, we uncover valuable insights and strategies for businesses in this ever-evolving landscape.
We dive into the world of leadership with LaJuana Johnson, founder of the LaJuana Johnson Leadership Group. Discover the roots of her leadership journey, the challenges she faced, and the impact she's making. Get inspired and learn valuable insights for your own leadership journey!
Andrew Palosi, CEO of Ad Leverage and Data Cube, discusses the ever-evolving landscape of advertising technology, sharing his insights, challenges, and triumphs in navigating the dynamic world of advertising.
We dive into the world of research and development in consumer goods with Joaquim Martin. Discover the secrets behind crafting breakthrough solutions for consumers worldwide.
Discover the journey of Salus Group's transformation and growth, and gain insights into the dynamic landscape of healthcare distribution in Eastern Europe.
Explore the realms of finance, venture debt, and startup finance as Mitja shares his insights and experiences in navigating the world of corporate finance.
Hisham Qasim, Chief Commercial Officer at Toys R US, discusses the dynamic evolution of retail in Saudi Arabia, sharing valuable insights on embracing digital transformation and the shift towards omnichannel retail strategies.
We dive into the world of agency growth with Erin Flaxman, a renowned growth officer in the advertising and marketing space.
Erin shares valuable insights into navigating the ever-evolving landscape of agency growth.
Discover the untold stories behind crisis care innovations and gain valuable insights into the future of mental health services with John Draper, President of Research and Development at Behavioral Health Link.
Join us on UNCAGED as we dive deep into the world of corporate finance with Sujay Sarkar, Senior VP and Group Head of Corporate Finance at Olam Agri. Sujay shares valuable insights and trends shaping the financial landscape in 2024.
Melody Jones, co-founder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, discusses insider tips, strategies, and insights to help you navigate the competitive landscape of top MBA programs in the U.S. and Europe. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this episode promises valuable advice to help you make the most of your business school application journey.
James McCoy, President of the PMI Mile-High chapter, discusses building successful teams, effective communication, and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of leadership.
Rajat Bhatnagar, CEO of Neolytix discusses the challenges, triumphs, and future prospects of revolutionizing healthcare management services.
Dive into the world of gaming with Amanda Rubin, EVP of Brand Solutions at Enthusiast Gaming, as she shares insights into the future of interactive entertainment and how brands can navigate this dynamic landscape.
Discover the inspiring story of Shannon Battle, President of Family Services of America, as she discusses her career, the challenges she's faced, and the transformative impact of her work in mental health and foster care.
Join us as we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence with Gamiel Gran, exploring Mayfield's role in shaping the future of technology and innovation.
Explore the dynamic world of television and sustainability with Jacqueline Corbelli, founder, chairman, and CEO of BrightLine. Join us as we delve into her groundbreaking work in the connected TV space and her passion for sustainability through initiatives like the US Coalition on Sustainability and SustainChain.
Explore the dynamic world of DMV transformation with Dr. Gerald Lackey as we discuss the evolving landscape of driver's licenses, mobile IDs, and highway safety in Virginia.
Dive into the dynamic world of fintech, uncovering the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of finance with Gopal Swamy, Diego Szteinhendler & Igor Ulis.
Dive into the future of healthcare with Matthew Taylor, an accomplished leader in the healthcare sector, as he shares insights on navigating the evolving healthcare ecosystem.
David Charles Hofer, principal managing partner of Highway 33, takes us on a journey through the world of global M&A and financing transactions. Join us as we explore highly regulated industries, emerging markets, and the strategies behind capital success.
We dive into the world of fintech with Eric Soderberg, managing partner at Forefront Communications. Discover the secrets behind marketing and PR in the fintech space.
Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of Warranty and service contract solutions with Sean Hicks, CEO of New Leaf Service Contracts. Discover the secrets behind innovative warranty solutions and customized programs for millions of customers nationwide.
Discover the transformative power of leadership with Lawrence Drake, as he shares insights from his remarkable journey and Leading for Life's impactful work. Gain valuable perspectives on leadership, resilience, and making a difference.
Join us as we dive deep into the world of wellness with Abdeslam Afras, CEO of Wellavi. Discover his distinctive approach to personal coaching and learn how their ‘6 Dimensions of Wellness’ system provides a person-first approach, improving quality of life so you can go from burnout to balance.
Hayden Janssen is a seasoned business leader with a diverse background in scaling growth, operations, and navigating tech adoption. We delve into Hayden's journey, discussing everything from embracing innovation to balancing business success with environmental sustainability.
Daniel Roundy, Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer of nxtting shares his journey and insights. Discover how nxtting is revolutionizing solutions through creativity and experience-driven insights.
Peter Pedross, CEO and founder of PEDCO. Discover how PEDCO successfully implements lean and Agile processes, navigating competitive markets with innovation and resilience
We dive deep into the world of finance with Richard Bacon, the head of sales and business development at Shard Capital. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind Shard Capital's success and explore the future of finance.
Dive into the world of sales with Alex Becker. Discover insider strategies and cutting-edge tactics for navigating today's market. Join us for an in-depth exploration of sales optimization and technology's role in driving success. Elevate your sales game with expert insights from Alex Becker.
Explore the intersection of law, venture, and innovation in this captivating interview with Shawn Stigler, Managing Partner of Colorado Offices & Chair of Venture Best at Michael Best & Friedrich. Discover the highs, lows, and lessons learned in the world of startups and venture-backed companies.
Dive into the world of sustainability with UNCAGED as we sit down with James Fountain, a pioneer in sustainable storytelling and a seasoned leader in the sustainability space. James shares his journey and discusses his latest projects, shedding light on the intersection of culture, sustainability, and business.
Alex Ruiz, Chief Executive Officer of 3GO, as he shares his journey from fintech to cybersecurity and beyond. Dive into the world of tech startups, international expansion, and cutting-edge strategies for success.
Join us for an insightful conversation with Anthony Luttenberger, a seasoned expert in healthcare data and pharmaceuticals, as he shares his journey and perspectives on the evolving landscape of healthcare innovation.#dataanalytics #healthcaretechnology #podcast
We dive into the world of executive coaching with Bassel Hamwi. Join us as he shares invaluable insights on leadership, growth, and navigating challenges in the business world.
Explore how AKRAMOFF revitalizes businesses, empowers workers, and inspires positive workplace change. Delve into Glenn's latest revelations and discover his newly launched book, 'The Human-Centered Team,' providing practical insights for implementing transformative theories
Explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and technology with Nick Schroeder. From industry analysis to empowering agents, explore key trends shaping the contact center landscape.
Dive into the landscape of leadership with Colleen Slaughter, an executive coach with a global impact. Discover her unique approach and the profound experiences that shaped her journey in this engaging interview.
Liz Kwo, COO at Everly Health, Faculty Lecturer & Physician at Harvard Medical School, shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in healthcare, from her book "Digital M.D." to her vision for the future.
Discover the importance of health equity to improve healthcare for patients across all dimensions of diversity in this discussion with Chere Gregory, Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer at Novant Health.#healthequity #diversity
Explore the world of AI-driven human capital advising with Shahrukh Zahir, CEO of Right Fit Advisors, and discover how they're reshaping the job-seeking marketplace.#technology #jobsearch
Get ready for an eye-opening discussion as we dive deep into the healthcare transformation led by Novant Health's EVP & Chief Medical Officer, Pamela Oliver. Learn about her experiences, challenges, and the innovative approaches taken at Novant Health to ensure quality, safety, and equity for all.#healthcare #podcast
Join Ian Jones on a journey through AI, cybersecurity, and the tech world. Uncover the intersection of technology and human-centric strategies as we navigate the complexities of tech leadership in today's dynamic business landscape.
Andrew Tallents, the founder of The Tallents Partnership, is redefining success. Get ready for insights that will reshape your understanding of leadership.
Discover the revolution in cloud communications with Jonathan Leaf, Senior Vive President of SMB Sales RingCentral. Learn how their technology enhances customer experiences and empowers small businesses to thrive in a fast-paced, digital world.
Explore the cutting-edge world of pharmaceutical intelligence with Pi Pharma as we dive into pre-marketing insights, data challenges, and the future of drug development.
Witness the intersection of technology and healthcare with Neda Razavi, CEO of iSono Health, and learn about Atusa, the world's first AI-driven portable and automated 3D breast ultrasound scanner.
Tom Cross delves into the power of self-awareness and self-regulation. Learn the keys to overcoming pressure, enhancing confidence, and achieving peak performance.#coaching #leadership #podcast
We dive deep into the world of business leadership with Mark Podgainy, Managing Director of Getzler Henrich & Associates. Discover the strategies behind performance improvement and navigating challenges in the corporate landscape.#consulting #advisory #podcast
Dive into the world of data-driven growth with Marc Fuentes, VP of Growth at Put It Forward. Discover how the platform helps enterprises scale good ideas by leveraging the power of data and intelligent automation.#marketing, #leadership #podcast
UNCAGED brings you a unique episode featuring our modern-day Nostradamus duo—Dr. Liz Quo and Bryce in Rome. Discover their perspectives on 2024, covering healthcare, business trends, and more.#futurist #business #podcast
Explore the groundbreaking journey of Al Maryah Community Bank, the first digital bank in MENA, as Mohammed Wassim Khayata shares insights on innovation, purpose-driven banking, and community impact.#banking #finance #podcast
Discover the fascinating intersection of technology and retail security as Neda Pitt shares her experiences, insights, and the bold steps Belk is taking to stay ahead in the cybersecurity game.#cybersecurity #riskmanagement #podcast
Daniel shares invaluable insights, trends, and challenges shaping the marketing sector today.#martech #marketing #healthcare
Join us as we dive into the automotive world with Pierre Boutin, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group in Canada. Discover the transformation, challenges, and triumphs as he steers Volkswagen towards a sustainable and innovative future.#emobility #automotive #sustainability
Dive into the world of workforce data strategy with Sara Johnson, founder of Frances Strategies. Sarah shares insights, challenges, and her vision for 2024.
With over three decades of experience as a brand strategist, Irma has honed her skills in guiding both large and small for-profit and non-profit brands in customer-centric growth. She shared some ideas about building strategic partnerships, overseeing digital transformation, and creating innovative plans that integrate offline and online marketing and sales strategies to grow brands.#growth #strategy #brand
The Produced Water Society is an educational organization serving water professionals in the oil & gas industry. The mission of the Society is to improve produced water management to the benefit of the environment and the industry by fostering dynamic discussions and opportunities for water professionals to learn from one another at our live events, luncheons, and growing online community.#watersolutions #podcast #oilandgas
Donnica Hawes-Saunders shares her experiences and wisdom on navigating the complexities of highly regulated industries at the intersection of social impact communications and public policy.#leadership #socialimpact #publicaffairs
Explore insights into executive recruiting, leadership development, and advisory roles in the dynamic world of Egon Zehnder with Elena Rodighiero#energy #leadership #podcast
Dive into the world of sustainable design and manufacturing with Nishan Suvarna from Bluestream. Learn how they're shaping urban environments globally!#design #urbanism #podcast
Chela is a seasoned talent leader and diversity advocate with more than 20 years of experience in various industries, including fashion, aerospace, automotive, and technology. As the Senior Vice President of Talent at Reformation, a sustainable and ethical fashion brand, Chela is responsible for developing and creating the strategic long-term hiring plan and initiatives to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across the organization. Chela holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an Executive MBA from Sonoma State University. She also studied employment law at Empire College School of Law.#podcast #talent #talentacquisition #DEI
Join us as we dive into the dynamic world of real-time payments with Jordan Lawrence, the Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer of Volt.io. Learn how Volt.io is building the global infrastructure for instant transactions and reshaping the future of finance.#podcast #fintech #web3
Join Uncaged for an in-depth conversation with Carey Goryl, the dynamic CEO of the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR). Explore the challenges of healthcare hiring, the impact of physician shortages, and the initiatives AAPPR is taking to redefine the recruitment landscape.
Dive deep into the world of innovation and commercial growth with Adriana Delor on this episode of UNCAGED. Uncover the challenges of business pivots and why focusing on the customer is the key to success in today's dynamic market.
This episode is full of interesting insights about growth with Brad Swenson, a seasoned healthcare technology executive with a remarkable 25-year career dedicated to driving innovation and delivering results. Known for translating complex technical and business challenges into actionable solutions, Brad has cultivated strong C-suite relationships and successfully negotiated complex deals. His leadership prowess is underscored by his ability to inspire and lead high-performance teams, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and collaboration.#growth #growthmindset #podcast #employeeengagement #healthcaremanagement #healthcare #podcastshow #uncagedshow#bantbreen #bradswenson #innovation #businessideas
Join us in a captivating conversation with Jim Norton, Chief Revenue Officer of Flow Code, as he shares insights on offline engagement, data, and the future of marketing.#marketing #data #podcast
Join us in this exclusive interview with Aaron Alpeter, the mastermind behind izba, as we unravel the intricacies of supply chain success and the future of logistics.#supplychain #logistics #podcast
If you and your team are thinking about employee benefits this interview will be of greatest interest to you. Hear what David DeRoma, Executive Vice President at The Fedeli Group, has to say about this.David DeRoma is a highly experienced Managing Partner at Advantage Consulting Services, where his contributions have been instrumental to the firm's success. With over 20 years in the healthcare and hospital systems, David is a leader in integrating managed care networks, developing insurance captives, and forming direct contracts with leading medical institutions. He also has expertise in electronic submissions, audit process development, and coordinated contract integration. Additionally, David is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries and has earned certification from the Department of Labor.#employeebenefits #consultingservices
On November 24 it will take place Black Friday. This day has routinely been the busiest shopping day of the year in the United States. And next to Cyber Day (or Cyber week, in reality) they make this time of the year the best time to buy.We’ve brought together three people to discuss retail and how they think this year's Black Friday will go.- Michael Appel (Managing Director at Getzler Henrich & Associates and Retail Practice Leader )- Doug Dent (Chief Revenue Officer at Gray Falkon and Sales Leader)- Nina Sichtermann (Chief member and International Retail and Sales Leader)
Hedi Mardisoo, the CEO and co-founder of Cachet, a game-changing financial services marketplace for gig workers. Discover how Cachet revolutionizes insurance for gig workers, making it more flexible, personalized, and affordable. Learn about their journey, the challenges they faced, and their vision for the future of the gig economy.
insurance #gigworkers #podcast
Abid is the founder and CEO of iCode. Discover how iCode is bridging the gap in the shortage of technical talent by immersing students in a hands-on curriculum that equips them with essential programming skills and valuable soft skills. From drones to AI, explore how iCode is shaping the workforce of the future and revolutionizing education for the new generation of entrepreneurs.
stem #icode #computerscience
Today's guest is Alex Miller, the visionary CEO of Synergetics. Synergetics has grown to become one of the most respected global management consulting firms, partnering with companies and their stakeholders to help improve operating efficiencies, drive growth and enhance bottom-line performance. Discover how Synergetic is revolutionizing the industry with innovative tools and their approach to implementing change, not just offering recommendations.
consulting #privateequity #podcast
Heather Beatty, is the visionary founder and CEO of ScopeFour Capital, an innovative investment management firm focused solely on investing in climate solutions in public equity markets. With over 15 years of experience in the financial sector, Heather's journey from traditional investments to creating a platform focused solely on climate solutions is truly inspiring.
globalequities #decarbonization #climateinvesting
Vyom Upadhya is an esteemed tech executive and philanthropist. With vast experience as an executive director at MDVIP, a Chief Technology Officer at CTO to Grow, and president of Society for Information Management South Florida, Vyom has valuable insights to share with the new generation of entrepreneurs. We explore the impact of technology on businesses, the evolving landscape, and the key factors driving growth and innovation
UNCAGED #TechLeadership #Entrepreneurship
Jelena Dodic, the Head of Insights and Strategy at Ne-lo Group discusses how Ne-lo is changing the game by making people-centric business the ultimate competitive advantage.
Strategy #Brand #Marketing
Samir Menon, the Global Managing Partner and Innovation Incubator at ERM, the world's largest sustainability consulting firm discusses how Samir and his team are shaping a more sustainable future by focusing on climate change, zero-carbon strategies, and AI-driven compliance solutions.
In this episode of UNCAGED, we delve into the world of predictive analytics and its impact on newborn care. Our special guest, Thorsten Waloschek, CEO of NeoPrediX AG, shares his passion for improving the lives of infants through intelligent algorithms. Join us as we explore the potential of data-driven insights in transforming healthcare for the youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Discover how Amos Dare's AI-powered platform, MedMatch Network, is transforming patient engagement, care coordination, and interoperability. Let's see what he has to say about the future of health coordination!
Mukund Kaushik, Chief Technology Officer at Inspire, a leading clean energy solutions company, discusses how they're transforming energy consumption with their subscription model and driving a net zero carbon future.
CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation
Today we're speaking with David Marlon, a behavioral healthcare leader. We’ll be talking about his organization today, Vegas Stronger, and some of the work he's been doing in the Las Vegas area. And now taking nationally, David works at Vegas stronger. It's a nonprofit organization focused on reversing the devastation caused to our community by the opiate epidemic and addiction.
Today we're speaking with Christian Sorensen about cybersecurity here. Christian is the founder and CEO of SightGain, a cybersecurity readiness platform, the first cybersecurity technology that tests and measures readiness using real-world attack simulations in your live environment. And so it sounds exciting and, indeed, something that is needed today when we read about new cybersecurity challenges. It seems like almost every couple of hours.
Today we're speaking with Christine Slocumb, the president of Clarity Quest Marketing. Clarity Quest Marketing was named the 2022 and 2019 Health IT marketing community agency of the year. And so we're going to be talking about healthcare marketing, biotech, b2b marketing, and transformational marketing.
Today we're speaking with Rob McDougall, the president, and CEO of Upstream Works software. Upstream work software is doing some great stuff in the omnichannel contact center software space, they're aiming to build and roll out software to increase customer engagement and agent success. Their agent-first approach to the contact center has helped bring the customer journey together across all digital channels, applications, and platforms with desktop elegance.
Today we're speaking with Azzedine Downes, the president, and CEO of the International Fund for animal welfare, sometimes going by the acronym of IFAW. IFAW explores new ways to improve conditions for animals, people, and the place we call home.
Today we're speaking with Jerome Grant, the chief executive officer of the Universal Technical Institute. He's working on some big stuff in critical educational areas. He plans to become the leading provider of technical training for students entering careers in automotive, diesel, collision, repair, motorcycle, Marine, and much more based on our conversation before the show started.
Today we're speaking with Vince Hafeli, the president of Ajax paving industries. We'll talk more about what Ajax is up to. He is also working heavily in mental health and is a mental health advocate and speaker, and we'll talk about where that plays in and how he's moving that discussion forward.
Today, we're speaking with Michelle Perez. Michelle is the SVP of partnerships in business development at Player 2. Player 2 is an agency specializing in solving business needs and reaching new audiences through gaming eSports and emerging digital trends. Michelle has an excellent background in licensing partnerships and marketing and strategic consulting. And we'll talk a little bit more in-depth about the licensing and partnerships elements for sure, but we’ll also talk about what Player 2 is up to.
Today we're speaking with Greg Mcpherson. We're going to be talking with Greg about the broader topic of wellness and science and bringing science innovation to people more rapidly and effectively, Greg does a variety of different things. He's the founder of the SR W laboratories. We'll talk about what they're working on in a second. He's also the co-founder of the wellness access Institute, which aims to position itself as the leading authority and innovation accelerator in the wellness industry and so much more. Greg is very active in many things related to, as we said, wellness, science, and bringing innovation to individuals faster.
Today we're speaking with Mario Bourdon, the chief scientific officer of BioLaurus, which is innovating the future of in vivo preclinical molecular imaging by combining study design, consulting, study management, and image analytics. We will go through the BioLaurus story that Mario has taken from the ground floor to where it is today.
Today we're speaking with Kirk Hayes, the Chief Operating Officer of Dunlieh Energy. He's also on the board of DKN Renewables. Those are two examples of the many things he's done with renewable energy. Kirk is a renowned global renewable energy expert. We’ll be talking about what's happening in that industry with that space, how it's affecting the world, how we're progressing, or perhaps how we're not progressing.
Today we're speaking with Mandali Khalesi, the vice president for China's strategy at Woven Planet. Woven Planet is Toyota’s dedicated autonomy subsidiary focused on taking automobile innovation to the next level for the betterment of society. So when Toyota moves into a space, like autonomous vehicles, they always take it seriously.
Today we're speaking with James Miller II. Not only is he a franchise owner of Subway, but he's also the CEO of Vision Investment Group. But more importantly, he is a board member of multiple organizations, Marriott Vacations Worldwide and Linear 1 Technologies, and he has a lot of board experience. And we’ll be talking a lot about that today as the nature of boards continues to evolve and their priorities continue to shift.
Today we are speaking with Tim Bielaski, the chief operating officer for Marleon Capital, and we're going to talk a little bit more about what Marleon is focused on these days. They are a company that focuses on supporting and making operations more efficient for construction-related businesses.
Today, we have Melvin Wilson on the show for the second time. Melvin is an old friend and the founder of Solve Innovation Group. He was part of the IPG media lab, worked at WPP has been part of many exciting marketing digital data businesses along the way. But in 2017, he set up Solve Innovation Group, a team of strategists, makers, and consultants that develop startups for growth, create value-focused technology scenarios and bring outcome-based innovation to market.
Today we're speaking with Ryan Hummel, and we'll talk about how technology plays a key role and understanding technology have a critical role in understanding merger and acquisition possibilities and ways to build advantage for businesses. We’ll also discuss Ryan's experience as a partner at Fortium Partners and a Senior Advisor at Excendio M&A. He's also an adjunct professor at the amazing Drexel University.
Today we're speaking with Sandrine Miller-Montgomery, the president and CEO at Micronoma. They are an early cancer detection system using microbiome-driven liquid biopsies. It's a fascinating and promising area,
Matt Timmins is an experienced sales leader and growth consultant with a demonstrated history in a variety of industries. He is the founder and CEO of RAEG, a boutique growth and sales consulting firm working with entrepreneurs, executives, stakeholders and the VC and Private Equity firms behind them, to achieve the revenue outcomes they don’t yet dare to believe.
Taylor is a cross-functional team leader with 15 years of experience guiding people in diverse and complicated technical industries to form and scale their new ventures. Currently, He's scaling an internal startup studio and innovation ecosystem within Microsoft’s Office of the CTO into a new growth engine for Microsoft. He's a full-stack developer, former educator and entrepreneur. He enjoys guiding highly technical product companies from infancy to scalable success by offering strategic, operational, and marketing expertise.
Today we're speaking with Wil Ralston, the CEO of SinglePoint Inc, providing renewable energy, environmentally friendly, and healthy living solutions focused on sustainability.
Today we're speaking with Benjamin Swig about everything he is innovating in the healthcare space at Acadian. Benjamin is the director of healthcare innovation and strategy at the Acadian companies. He's also the director of Acadian health, one of their divisions. We'll talk about all the things that Acadian’s doing a bit. It is a diverse group of businesses specializing in medical transportation, pre-hospital care, health care at home, industrial health, safety, and environmental services, training, consulting, dynamic security equipment, monitoring for homes and businesses, charter flight services, world-class emergency medical services, and education.
Emma Armstrong is an exceptionally experienced and engaging leader specialising in corporate real estate and facilities management. She is the director of Empro Consultants which is a specialist Facilities Management and Corporate Real Estate Consultancy firm. She has 15+ years' experience across operations, technology, change and project management and she uses her well rounded commercial and business acumen to successfully deliver key initiatives, improve operations and transform businesses through defining and leading key projects and programmes. Having worked with a range of large global organisations, including FTSE250 and Fortune 500, she has had the pleasure of working with some of the world's most renowned businesses and brands across a multitude of projects and contracts ranging from £6m to £130m in value.
Today we're speaking with Larry Steinway, the Senior Vice President of mortgage lending at Guaranteed Rate and one of the 0.5% loan officers in the United States. So, no surprise to any of you, we'll be speaking about loans, mortgages, and the real estate marketplace we find ourselves in these days.
Today we're speaking with Donna Hover-Ojeda. Donna co-founded the Mighty Underdogs Company, which provides small business education and entrepreneurial development tools. So, we’ll be talking about small business opportunities and all the exciting things the Mighty Underdogs Company is providing.
Today we're speaking with Arun Kejariwal, and we will discuss pharmaceutical research and development commercialization in the pharma space. Arun has a lengthy career with all the major leading pharma companies, whether it be Merck, Pfizer, GSK, or Spark Therapeutics, where he is right now as the asset general manager for Huntington's disease and other CNS programs.
Today we're speaking with John "JT" Scott, the VP of Walmart Global Tech's global information technology, data, and ERP platforms. John leads their global product, and engineering organization focused on driving excellence in execution, innovation, and insights across Walmart, Inc, supporting their entire company operations.
Today we're here with Glenn Akramoff. We'll probably be talking about one of the biggest topics on every business leader’s mind these days. Glenn is the founder and CEO of Akramoff; a company focused on creating healthy working environments and reimagining the workplace.
Today we're speaking with James Johnson. James has had an amazing military career, but currently, he is the president and CEO of Operation Gratitude. It's an incredible organization, and we'll go through all of the giving that they provide, and all of the thanks that we need to see, and certainly helping our armed services' mental health and well-being activities.
Today we're speaking with Jai Kibe. He has been a CMO of companies like SC Johnson and worked at the Coca-Cola company. Today we’ll talk about marketing, its role in branding, and how you harness it to grow talent.
Today we're speaking with Julia Bardmesser, who has had an incredible 20-plus-year career in data architecture and CRM development. She is a transformational leader, sits on the editorial board of things like CDO magazine, is part of the Voya advisory board member for Polymer, and is one of the founding members of Women Leaders in Data and AI, or WDLA.
Today we're speaking with Marijo Storment. She is a nurse by education, an expert in business transformation, and the CEO of ForzaCare. We will be talking about her new entrepreneurial venture.
Today we're speaking with Nicolas Levitte. Nicolas is the CEO and founder of Expand in Asia. They provide b2b outbound prospecting and pipeline growth services, targeting mid-sized tech companies focusing on growing their market share. So, we'll talk about what Nicolas and the Expanding in Asia team are working on.
Today we're speaking with Kenneth Landau, the CEO and co-founder of Mytaverse, a company focused on developing immersive environments for business, reimagining how people work, and will become the business Metaverse enabling users to interact and experience the interconnected digital world in a true-to-life environment.
Today we're speaking with Joe Massaquoi, the CFO of H2 Clipper, and we're going to be talking a lot about the topic of hydrogen, the distribution of hydrogen, the use of hydrogen, and what the marketplace looks like.
Taylor Robinson is the President of SearchWorks LLC., a retained executive recruiting firm with capabilities to serve middle management and Senior Executive needs. He brings a unique perspective to the company and industry as a young leader and business owner, bridging the gap between the typical CEO with decades of experience and younger pools of talent. Taylor leverages a holistic understanding of industry best practices, and combines traditional tactics with new, cutting-edge techniques, which has resulted in a customized solution that delivers results.
Ms. Davlin is a strategic consultant and fundraiser in the environment and energy sectors working to increase private sector participation in national security with an emphasis on economic and environmental security. Ms. Davlin has served in a number of leadership positions related to Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Ann is the Chief Strategy Officer, at Dynamhex, Technology, who monitors and visualizes complex energy consumption data for individual, corporate, and government entities on building out the implementation strategy. Previously, she was Managing Director, Environmental Programs for Brevet Capital.
Today we're speaking with Brian LeCount. He is working in an industry that has been very much at the center of a lot of people's lives over the last couple of years. Brian is the Chief Marketing Officer at Health carousel, and we're going to be talking about what healthcare is doing, especially in the digital travel nursing space.
Today we're speaking with Patricia Tiller. She's a commercial lawyer and the managing partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth in Dubai. Andrews Kurth LLP serves clients across a broad range of complex transactional, corporate, and regulatory matters.
Today we're speaking with Rob Wolfe, the founder and CEO of Wolfe Strategic Partners which helps guide acquisition entrepreneurs through the technology due diligence process. He is also the founder and CEO of LLAVE.IO, a cryptographic key exchange platform.
Today we're speaking with Lenk István, the president of ABSL Hungary., a professional outsourcing industry Business Association. They act in the interest of the business services and outsourcing sector, and the members of that sector. Their goal is to act as a bridge between the business services sector and Hungary supporting the growth of both.
Today we're speaking with Jeff Roberts. Jeff is the founder and CEO of innovation Vista, which is an IT consultancy, providing tech strategy and leadership services on a contract basis to small and mid-sized clients in the US, Canada, UK, and other English-speaking markets.
Today we're speaking with Mohit Malhotra. Mohit is the director of SAP customer experience. He's the customer experience lead for Accenture, in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, really helping develop SAP customer experience solutions for Accenture, Accenture being literally one of the leading consulting firms around the world. And I think it's gonna be an interesting conversation today as we think about how customer experience evolves.
Muyiwa Faulkner is the Co-founder at Blackcopper, a financial services company whose main goal is to go beyond the provision of mundane banking services and build a fast-growing community around their users. Faulkner has spent over 12 years building relationships with executive business partners, and leading effective business development strategies in the Fintech space, his experience spans GTBank, Tavia, Team Apt, Flutterwave and Migo. Muyiwa is a self-motivated and purpose-driven individual who has a great aptitude for numbers, enjoys public speaking, and building networks and has great interests in e-business, technology, and strategy. He works well in a team and is always ready to take on leadership responsibilities if required.
Patrick Ward is the Vice President of Marketing at Rootstrap, a custom software development consultancy. They are responsible for the digital transformations of notable companies and celebrities like MasterClass, Google, Tony Robbins, and Snoop Dogg. During the pandemic shutdown, Patrick founded NanoGlobals, an expert-led platform that helps mid-size tech companies tap into global markets through remote hiring, offshoring, and international market expansion. Patrick is known for his writing and expertise in bringing colorful marketing to otherwise bland industries. His writing has been featured in The New York Times, Ad Age, Fast Company, Morning Brew, Hacker Noon, HuffPost, and Business Insider. He is also a member of the Forbes Communications Council.
Lorena Puica is a global AI leader in advanced healthcare with 5 degrees in mathematics, economics, and finance, published author - Microfinance as a tool for empowering individuals towards Sustainable Personal Economics, a decade-long career in strategy and investment management with global institutions working with portfolios of over £200billion while also being an extreme athlete with 2 world record events.
Martin is the CTO at Rizing. He drives the technology that oversees their three divisions to develop and maintain that technology strategy and to push Rizing towards its goal of enabling every business that uses SAP solutions to achieve a truly intelligent enterprise.
Yon Valverde Amunarriz is the Founder of Yon Valverde and the Ceo of Key Result. He is a business advisor and mentor for CEOs, Business owners and entrepreneurs. He enjoys eliminating blockers that prevent companies from connecting their strategy with operations.
Dr. Wachira is an innovative and dynamic leader with a global perspective on building partnerships to bridge the economic divide. She is passionate about minority equity and access. Her philosophy is socioeconomic justice and her tool set is Improvement Science.
Nathan is an Operations Executive with demonstrated success in re-inventing and transforming supply chain, E-commerce, logistics, high SKU fulfillment, drop ship, domestic/international transportation, procurement and business development efforts. He takes charge to initiate service improvement, cost savings, and efficiency programs.
Dan is a passionate entrepreneur set on exceeding goals — in business and in life. He believes in breaking barriers and changing mindsets, and he is convinced that cutting-edge technology has the potential to do both. In his career, this growth-focused philosophy has fueled the addition of nearly $20 billion in top-line revenue for his clients and his company.
Michael's passion is in exponential technologies and, in particular, creating opportunities based on the converging exponential technologies such as growth in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Sensors, and Biotechnology to name a few. With a small team, Michael is identifying missed opportunities and opportunities on the horizon by tracking the convergence of how these technologies merge and amplify their benefit to each other and to humanity.
Michael is currently the Managing Director at Getzler Henrich, as the Retail Restructuring Practice Leader. He is a seasoned executive with more than 40 years of experience leading and advising retail and consumer products companies. He has served as interim CEO, interim COO, and financial advisor for many well-known companies including Baccarat, Inc., Laura Ashley N.A., Caswell Massey, Ciro, Inc., MacKenzie-Childs, and Wilkes Bashford. He has deep expertise in women’s apparel, accessories, jewelry, menswear, childrenswear and all categories of home furnishings across department store, specialty store, offprice, and direct response channels of distribution. In addition to his turnaround management activities, he has provided strategic advisory, due diligence and expert witness consulting services to retailers, financial institutions, and consumer product companies including Ford Motor Company, Castle Harlan, Whippoorwill Associates (Barney’s New York), and AIG.
Kimberly Ann Flynn is a Managing Director at XA Investments. She is a partner in the firm and is responsible for all product and business development activities. Kim is responsible for the firm’s proprietary fund platform and consulting practice. Kim has developed an expertise in closed-end fund product development and is a frequent contributor to media and industry events on topics including interval funds, alternative investments, and London-listed investment companies. Kim has earned the CFA designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society Chicago. She is also Series 7, 63, and 24 licensed.
Joydeep is a proven global strategic High Tech executive and pragmatic bridge builder that drives business-centric innovation through strategy, empowering independence, and inspiring the next generation of enterprise growth from startup to large enterprise.
An experienced technology strategist for Cloud computing, service delivery, change/transitional management, product development, go-to-market, IT operations, project management, process improvement, and enterprise digital transformation. A visionary who serves as a catalyst for sustainable change by empowering organizations and people in achieving breakthrough results as they travel to digital transformations.
Philip is a financial industry executive, strategist and innovator with over 25 years of professional experience. With a client base that ranges from private equity, hedge funds, institutions and family offices in Asia, Europe and North America, Philip has a successful track record of building and leading profitable enterprises including a boutique investment advisory firm and an investment management company. He is experienced in all aspects of leading an investment management business including an extensive history in the areas of corporate governance, multi-jurisdictional fund structuring, operations and risk management, regulation, legal and compliance. Philip is a demonstrated leader with a strong moral compass and non-dogmatic approach to solving problems.
Rob Krohn is the vice president of marketing at Epcon Communities. He works with home builders looking to grow their businesses, simplify their operations and diversify into new product lines. As an Epcon Franchise Builder, customers keep the brand and processes they’ve built, and have the flexibility to tap into the plans, support and resources they need to build smarter, increase sales velocity and scale faster.
Liz Beatty is Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Board Member at Inato, where she works towards bringing clinical research to each and every patient through advancing Inato's corporate strategy, developing partnerships, and driving growth globally. The company is building the world's first clinical trial marketplace to create greater visibility, access, and engagement across a more diverse population of doctors and their patients.
Liz’s mission and passion are to make clinical trials more accessible to patients and to remove the barriers that inhibit patient involvement. This also means ensuring sites and physicians are aware of the current trials and that they have access to them for their patients. She believes that digital innovation and the use of technology are key to improving the industry while also benefiting the patient (for example, to help accelerate drug development to aid patients in getting access to new medicines faster).
Kenrese Carter is the Vice President of People at Genexa, a clean medicine company. She is a health and wellness advocate who is passionate about medical nutrition. Kenrese is focused on employee retention, human capital, and bringing value to Genexa’s employees. Before joining Genexa Kenrese served as the Chief Executive Officer of The NuMed Collective, where she oversaw day-to-day operations and HR responsibilities. Kenrese has also served as the Health Promotion Senior Manager and Health Coach & Nutrition Advocate in the United States Military.
Maxime is the Founder and CEO at Trailblazers, an innovative company with over 20 years of experience in omnichannel retail specialized in working with brands and distributors to accelerate their businesses and improve efficiency.
To achieve optimal results, Trailblazers supports and trains all their teams towards their efficient digital transformation: Marketing & Communication, Commercial and Sales, HR, Finance, Legal, etc.
Khalil Saddiq is a community activist, certified trauma-informed facilitator; game play facilitator and advisor, diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant who leads organizations at the beginning of their journey in culture change using equity and inclusion principles, practices, and policies. Khalil specializes in using trauma-informed approaches and play to learning and relationship development. Although change can be a challenge, it can also be the best thing you do for yourself and your organization if done with the right steps, system, and people.
Bradley Akubuiro is a Partner at Bully Pulpit Interactive, an advisory firm founded by leaders of the Obama-Biden campaigns and administration. He leads BPI’s practices focused on corporate reputation, executive communications, and high visibility crisis management and media relations efforts as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion matters for clients.
Jossie is an executive coach for engineering leaders who want to learn how to use empathetic management principles and inclusive culture-building to retain their top talent and build happier, more motivated teams.
Her passion for tech started at the age of 5 when she got her first computer, a Commodore 64. Even though she has a Chemistry undergrad degree, her passion for technology led her to Silicon Valley in the middle of the Dotcom boom to start her career as a web developer.
Scott Jackson is President and CEO of Global Impact. A non-governmental organization (NGO) veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Jackson leads Global Impact’s giving initiatives. He holds direct responsibility for workplace giving, campaign management for the Combined Federal Campaigns, partnerships and strategic alliances.
Abdul is an accomplished high-tech leader, entrepreneur, board member, and investor with 25+ years of global experience in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia leading business operations, sales, business development, strategic partnerships, and product. Forward-thinker with a proven track record of transforming organizations, identifying untapped opportunities, devising, and executing ambitious multibillion-dollar growth strategies. Recognized for cultivating high-performing teams rooted in shared vision, purpose, and strategic clarity empowering deep collaboration for fast-paced execution and exceptional results.
Dee is a leader who leverages strategic and analytical thinking to find innovative solutions that scale businesses. Drawing on her varied experience in food & beverage, retail, consumer products, advertising and banking, she founded Robinson Hill in 1995, a concessions management firm specializing in retail and restaurants at airports and other non-traditional venues. Dee has scaled operations while forging successful joint ventures and partnerships that now encompass over 60 airport restaurants and retail stores. Brands and partnerships include notable companies such as Hudson Group, Ben & Jerry’s, Frontera Grill, and Potbelly Sandwich Works.
Chris Fait is a Sales Executive and leader with over 20 years of sales and leadership experience leveraging a growth mentality framework leading teams with over $30M in annual revenue. Chris is currently the Vice President of VisionPoint Marketing where he leads a growing team that is responsible for expanding new partnerships with Community Colleges, 4-year institutions and Graduate online programs. Chris has spent 15 years in the Higher Education, Admissions, Marketing, and Recruitment sector at industry leaders such as Hobsons and EAB working with a total of over 1,000 colleges.
Clave, is a digital lending platform providing users with a wallet to access simple, intuitive and secure solutions to traditional financial services that include credit, payments and transfers as well as providing a gateway to a new age of products based on blockchain technology. Clave represents the new financial ecosystem that removes the barriers between traditional finance and emerging consumer products built on blockchain, unleashing the power of new technologies and redefining financial inclusion.
Recently, John switched from marketing consumer packaged goods to a more mission-driven corner of marketing: renewable energy and financial independence for underserved communities. His commitment to giving back can be credited to the communities who have given him so much support over the years. He is proud to sit on the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana board, where they take action around wetlands restoration, seafood sustainability, and promoting the cultural heritage of New Orleans.
Before been elected to become the CEO of the newly founded FIWARE Foundation headquartered in Berlin Ulrich was Vice President Manufacturing, Retail &Transportion within Consulting and System Integration of the international IT provider Atos in Germany.
Nigel Cannings is the CTO at Intelligent Voice, a global leader in the development of proactive compliance and eDiscovery technology solutions for voice, video and other media. He is also the CEO of MeetMyna, a recording software that instantly turns virtual meetings into actually useful records of exactly what was said and done.
Intelligent Voice uses speech recognition technology to capture calls, convert them into text and then automatically send the transcript (along with the original voice file) to the user’s inbox, as well as provide complex analytic capabilities.
Caroline is currently the Founder and CEO of ChairX, the international collaborative business Network connecting Chairs, CEO’s, Non -Executive Directors, Advisory Boards and Board Directors in the UK and Internationally. ChairX enhances business collaboration by connecting Boards and Directors to do more and better business through engaging and educational Zoom events.
Navin is a problem-solver, teacher, and relationship-builder at heart. His personal mission is to make the world a better place. He believes we can do this by being humble, curious, and helping each other solve the problems faced by consumers, society and the planet.
Joey's past several years have been spent leading the transition of the security function within Premise Health from a singularly siloed function to one that is deeply integrated across business units, as a front-and-center business stakeholder. This has been accomplished by growing a security organization that is an overall driver to business, producing efficiencies while ensuring corporate security and protection, and establishing an industry reputation and respect that has positioned security as a business-level differentiator that has helped to attract and retain some of their largest and most demanding clients.
Experienced CEO and President with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Digital Marketing, Web Design, Market Research, Management, Direct Marketing, and Marketing Strategy.
Luke Watts is an experienced, hands-on executive with considerable knowledge and insights into integrated healthcare and wellness. His empowering approach toward well-being and health and his passion for people led him to become an advocate for functional medicine to prevent, treat and recover from chronic illnesses and the pioneer in digital therapeutic and remote healthcare services he is today.
Lara is the Founder & CEO at 1060 Advisors, a Paid Media Strategy & Media Buying Consulting Company. In her role, she is responsible for leading the company’s Media Buying Oversight, leveraging proprietary methods and technology tools to help clients optimize and dynamically update their converged video campaign strategy and assisting them in seizing optimal revenue advancement.
Dave Rosner is the CMO of Audigent, the leading data activation, curation, and identity platform. Audigent is driving change in the programmatic ad industry, unlocking the promise and value of first-party data for publishers, and delivering a new approach that delivers better results for advertisers. As CMO, Dave works to accelerate the value for both brands and publishers of the next generation of advertising, programmatic and the cookieless future.
Reinhold Lackner has a proven track record in restructuring finance departments He is currently the CFO of several companies Limewire Stack Holdings and ZeroSSL which are two Vienna-based SaaS portfolio companies. Also, Eversign and Invoicely which are used by over one million B2B customers.
Kip has proudly led StackPath towards exponential growth and success for the past six years – first as a Director then as a Board member and now as CEO. Kip graduated from West Point with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering. West Point was a formative experience for his personal growth and development. He credits his tenure at West Point for his leadership skills and ability to transform start-up businesses into successful revenue-generating models.
Sebastian Banescu is the CEO of Chainproof, a company whose main goal is to cover against principal loss by providing best-in-class insurance for non-custodial smart contracts that is fully regulated and compliant. In addition, Sebastian is also the Head of Quantstamp Germany GmbH, whose mission is to facilitate the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology through its security and risk assessment services.
Prior to joining Quantstamp, Sebastian worked as a security specialist at BMW. Before Pursuing his PhD he also worked as a security engineer at Philips TV in the Netherlands. In his free time, he enjoys building Lego sets with his son.
podcast #education #womensrights #femaleempowerment #paygap #AAUWGloria's passion as a nonprofit executive is firmly rooted in the power of access to opportunities, education and training and their transformative impact on advancing equity for women and girls. She lead high-performing teams that delivered over $70 million in fellowships, grants, programs, awards and training to over 100,000 individuals in over 100 countries during the past 17 years. With proven success in fundraising and stewardship that includes individual, corporate, foundation, nonprofit and government partners, She is a mission-driven, results-oriented leader and strategic thinker grounded in diversity, equity and inclusion.
podcast #consulting #procurement #tenzing Badr is a passionate senior expert in strategic development and moving organizations to the next level of Sales growth, including tender management, negotiation and deal closing. Badr covers industry expertise across Chemicals, Automotive, Engineering, Machinery and Devices, Industrial distribution, B2B Software (SaaS). Over 30 years of domestic and international entrepreneurial and executive experience spanning technology development and commercialization, manufacturing, business development and operations, and finance. He has held senior executive positions in B2B Sales and Marketing, as well as Procurement. Badr has consulted top European companies and start-ups and brings a proven track record in scaling businesses.
podcast #asthma #pharma #femaleleadership #medicalaffairs Karen S. Rance, DNP, CPNP is the Head of Medical Affairs, North America for ALK-Abello, a global pharmaceutical company. She formerly trained as an allergy, asthma, and immunology specialty NP and received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Virginia. She served as the Industry Chair for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) in 2019 and 2020. When she departed clinical practice in 2015, she did so with the intent of painting the medical landscape with a broader brush for the betterment of allergy patients throughout the US and Canada.
ikea #customersupport #femaleleadership #business Cristina Rutgers-Astolfi is a seasoned thought-leader with 20+ years of diverse experience in the field of customer loyalty, data analytics and leading transformation initiatives. She has extensive experience in corporate & international environments, managing complex inter-organizational programs, strong leadership skills, and achieving top results with employee engagement. Additionally, customers, employees, and data insights to deliver superior experiences and business outcomes are her passion.
Dr. Brian Kent is a global leader and senior consultant focusing on International and Domestic Operations. Over the past 3 decades he has worked in multiple levels of leadership with several government agencies to build partner capacity and provide strategy for integration across the Department of Defense and Department of State. This work in emerging technologies focuses in the areas of ISR, Data, Biometrics and Logistics.
Nic is a Senior Executive with both operational and sales leadership experience. He's been involved in a broad range of M&A, Sale, Global Operations infrastructure, Technology and Services. He has a proven track record of organization growth and operational performance efficiencies.
Ali Firoozi is the Chief Financial Officer at The PAC Group. Since joining the tram, he has directed and ensured the integrity of financial information and related systems for a $65 million multi-national consulting and engineering/management firm. Part of his work includes recruiting and training staff, supervising all finance and accounting reporting and developing new reporting metrics to guide the executive team to more efficient sales practices and improved cost controls.
Lew Jaffe is a proven CEO and entrepreneur with success creating value by focusing on the concept that all businesses are the same — they exist for the sole purpose of “gaining and retaining customers, profitably, in order to create real value.” During his 30+ year career, in addition to the companies he founded following that simple mantra, Lew has led the growth and/or successful turnarounds of more than 20 under-performing companies across all industries, both public and private, as their chief executive or outside advisor, creating over $1 Billion in shareholder value.
Jeff Mergy is the Chief Product Officer at Bold Metrics. Their team is changing the way the world’s most innovative brands design, produce and sell apparel.
As the leader of all things product - He takes an innovative, sustainable and consumer-first approach to creating and launching new products and technologies, leading new strategies, and solving challenging problems.
With nearly 20 years of product experience in the apparel, footwear, hard goods, materials, and digital technology industries, He's committed to customer experiences and bottom-line results, and understands what it takes to launch successful game-changing products and technologies. Jeff has worked with emerging and enterprise companies to commercialize new technology, develop teams, and lead product and business strategies to grow companies, no matter their size or scale.
Steve Hanke is a Professor of Applied Economics and Founder and Co-Director of the Institute for Applied Economics, Global Health, and the Study of Business Enterprise at The Johns Hopkins University; Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute; Distinguished Professor at the Universitas Pelita Harapan in Jakarta, Indonesia; Senior Advisor at the Renmin University of China’s International Monetary Research Institute in Beijing; Special Counselor to the Center for Financial Stability in New York; member of the National Bank of Kuwait’s International Advisory Board; member of the Financial Advisory Council of the United Arab Emirates; contributing editor at Globe Asia magazine.
Karl Block is currently a Partner at Loeb & Loeb where he has worked as a corporate attorney for the last 13 years. Often requested to find solutions for problems that internal legal and business teams cannot solve, Block works closely with counsel, senior management, investors, and boards concerning matters of conflict, strategy, and impediments to growth.
Currently, Constantin is Deputy General Manager, Member of the Management Board at OTP Bank Romania and coordinate the Digital Division, created within the local development strategy of the bank.
Since 2015, he's been the promoter of cultural change at OTP Bank Romania, a change that has included both the digital transformation and the transformation of the way of working into an agile, collaborative and modern one. His management objectives for the Digital Division include nurturing the innovative environment in the bank while creating an optimal working environment for professional development and positioning the bank in the elite of the most desired employers in Romania.
Experienced Chief Executive Officer, combat veteran, and serial entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of success in developing and building sustainable and repeatable systems overcoming many of the key drivers of financial and social poverty. Skilled in Innovative Business Planning, Operations Management, International Relations, Management, Entrepreneurship, and Policy Analysis. Strong business development professional with a Master's Degree in Health Care Administration & Policy, Global Health focus, and an undergraduate degree in Business Strategy.
Madiha has been working for over 24 years in Transformation and Turnaround Management, facilitated over 35 Successful Turnarounds, Transformations, Transitions and Scale-Up across Europe and turned around businesses, from losses to double Digit profit and growth.
She is a Strategy Consultant; Turnaround Executive; Rapid Transformational Therapist; Advisory Board Member of the Global Artificial Intelligence Forum; and Amazon Best Selling Author (The Sustainable Turnaround- Fix, Reset and Accelerate your business to thrive in 12 months; selling in 5 continents and 24 countries).
Heather McLeod is the Chief Marketing Officer of Authority Brands, the premier home service franchisor in North America. She contributes her expertise in both optimizing National Ad Fund dollars to generate additional franchisee-level revenue and generating leads for new franchise sales.
Heather is an active change agent who thrives when revamping and improving existing programs, systems, and processes. She is a skilled relationship builder with a proven ability to build high-performing, happy teams focused on collaboration and results. She has a strong track record of creating marketing systems that scale and support continued growth across franchise systems.
After 27 years as the founder and CEO and then Executive Chairman of an international technology company that grew to 200 employees and a successful exit event, Steven now finds himself writing the next chapter of his career. He could not have made it to where I am today without the many advisors by his side, as is the case for most entrepreneurs like himself.
With AIP Advisory, Acresis, as well as the Inc. CEO Project, he is utilizing his unique experience of building and running a global business (as well as his insights from two failed previous attempts) to help other founders and leaders chart a successful pathway forward for their companies.
Adrian Garcia is the founder and CEO of FynCom. His team built FynCom’s rewards automation techniques with his guidance, IP, and hands-on development. He is an expert in process efficiencies, digital currencies, and the creation of business process automation tools that help sales, tech, and marketing teams make their customers happier. Adrian gravitates towards cutting-edge technology and digital innovations.
Adrian Garcia’s professional background lies in engineering where he spent most of his career in Materials Science & Engineering. He applied his mechanical engineering skills to create advanced nanomaterials for batteries and more. Adrian used FynCom tech to create the KarmaCall mobile apps which have made over 90,000 payments to people for blocked phone spam calls.
Robert Stevenson is the CEO at INTELITY.
TECH & ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE with over 20 years' experience across many areas including product, business development, marketing, engineering and finance. A comprehensive business acumen is reinforced by strong technical and creative abilities and broad international experience.
“MY PASSION is looking to the future and finding creative ways to build products out of technologies that today push the envelope, but tomorrow will make people wonder how they ever did without. Along any journey, the key driver is always people, the teams that create and build. I seek to work with them, inspire them and drive them to great success.”
Greg M. Smith is the president at Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc, an independent adjusting firm specializing in claims and risk management for over 80 years. It is a global organization that provides claims management and outsourcing solutions to insurance, corporate, and government marketplaces.
The company works with major customers consisting of property & casualty insurance companies and large fortune 100 organizations.
Tim Murphy is a Practice Leader at Tenzing, a non-traditional consulting firm bringing together a worldwide network of experts specializing in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations to help clients optimize their operations and achieve lasting results. Clients rely on Tim for his expertise in leveraging strategic sourcing opportunities, optimizing category management, and structuring supply chain relationships to maximize value and increase returns.
Tim is a creative and professional problem solver who is at his best when identifying and implementing tailored solutions to help our clients solve their dynamic challenges. Over his 25+ years of consulting experience, Tim has earned a reputation for communicating effective strategies with clients, managing multiple teams, and optimizing cost-effectiveness and company budgets. Tim believes that no individual step is the center of the universe in a supply chain - each step is a link in that chain. This holistic view drives effective supply chain strategies for clients and improves supplier relationships.
Andrew M. McRae is an educator, public speaker, and transformational leader with an extensive background in educational leadership. Having served in underserved communities in Houston, Tulsa, and Cleveland for over fifteen years as a middle school teacher, dean of instruction, principal, and school system leader, Andrew finds that his purpose is deeply rooted in building enduring systems of excellence for African-American students and transforming organizations to empower communities.
Andrew is the founding Chief Academic Officer for Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS). BPS is one of the highest-rated networks of tuition-free, public charter schools in Cleveland, Ohio. In his day-to-day, Andrew is charged with managing data and analytics, revising the curriculum, devising instruction tools to assist educators and students, and managing all student services.
Shirley Wantland is Co-Founder & Principal at Recovery Consultants LLC. She describes herself as a chaordic navigator of crisis and advocate of Destigmatizing Mental Health & Addiction. She helps restore hope to individuals and families struggling with mental health & addiction.
Will Hicklen is the Chief Growth Officer for EasyWorkforce Software, overseeing all customer-facing and revenue-producing lines of work, including Sales, Customer Success, Account Management, and Marketing. With his relentless drive, decades of experience in sales leadership, and commitment to industry disruption, Will has led EasyWorkforce into hyper-growth, more than doubling the size of the organization by developing and rolling out new digital strategies. His favorite part of his work is empowering others and watching them succeed, fueling his passion for leadership and for delivering top-of-the-line workforce management solutions to like-minded leaders.
Prior to joining EasyWorkforce, Will served as Sumtotal’s Vice President of Global Alliances and Partner Programs, leading a global team working with systems integrators, consultants, technology partners, resellers and content providers. Prior to that, Will co-founded and served as CEO of Ankota, a HealthIT startup that radically improved healthcare through its care coordination platform and became the world’s largest and fastest-growing Care Coordination Network with 1400+ providers.
Ido is the Chief Executive Officer at Carambola Finance, a startup specialized in Crypto payroll and benefits as a service for other SMEs and enterprises.
A serial entrepreneur, Ido has founded three startups, with the last one being acquired in February 2020. He is an avid promoter of crypto and Web 3.0 technologies and mentors B2B, SaaS deep-tech startups.
Parasvil Patel is a Partner with Radical Ventures where he works with visionary entrepreneurs using AI to transform traditional industries. Parasvil also leads go-to-market support for portfolio companies as a member of Radical’s Velocity team.
Prior to joining Radical, Parasvil was with KKR where he supported diligence and portfolio value-creation efforts across multiple asset classes and industries. During business school, he led go-to-market and fundraising activities for an early-stage cloud startup. Parasvil started his career as a consultant with BCG where he advised senior management across India and US on strategic and operational topics.
Justin Lahullier is the Chief Information Officer at Delta Dental a leading dental insurance provider, serving nearly one-third of the estimated 166 million Americans with dental benefits, providing dental coverage to over 60 million people in nearly 111,000 groups across the nation.
In his role, Justin strives to curate and roll out a one-stop shop for reliable dental healthcare by leveraging the company’s digital assets to ensure all key stakeholders can retrieve information about plans, benefits, eligibility, and claims efficiently.
Carrie currently holds two executive-level roles consecutively as President of Ignite Funding and CEO of Preferred Trust Company. She has 17 years experience specializing in private lending and is a licensed Mortgage Broker with the Nevada Mortgage Lending Division and the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions.
With over $1 billion funded since leading Ignite Funding, Cook is committed to continuing the growth of the company and the preservation of investor capital. She is determined to lead the most transparent private real estate investment firm in the United States.
Billy Goldberg is the founder of the Buckeye Group, a consultancy that delivers fractional C-Suite leadership to growing businesses. A hybrid of operations, finance, and business development Billy provides one to one consulting for founders, senior executives, and management teams. He is a hands-on advisor, bringing imagination, drive, and a heart-centered approach to every aspect of his work. In addition to working with clients, Billy is the COO of Living Popups, an EdTech and media company focusing on Augmented Reality to tell story and help shape the way we read, learn and are entertained.
Much of Billy’s success comes from helping uncover where (and how) small changes can make a big impact, putting people front and center of the work. With strengths as both strategist and tactician, sounding board and bat phone, his knowledge in a variety of industries and business models makes his perspective continually relevant.
Outside of his work with organizations and teams, Billy has served as an executive coach to high performers looking for ways to both achieve more – and – find more joy while doing it. He has also worked with large companies designing programming, delivering leadership and management programs, and facilitating meetings and retreats.
Kyle is an executive specializing in crafting outstanding advertising and branding for global brands. A former magazine editor, he also spent a bunch of his career with a focus on the fashion, outdoor and sports industries through the eCommerce and digital lens. Kyle's unique blend of advertising, branding, and digital best practices lends itself to creating and leading some of the foremost brands.
Areas of focus for The Brand Leader:
• Advertising
• Branding
• Websites
• Digital Marketing
• Content (Video/Photo)
• Social Media
Miles Lewis is the Chief Revenue Officer at Mirriad, the leading in-content advertising and established computer vision and AI-powered platform company, built on Academy-Award-winning entertainment tech, with 29 patents. Mirriad works with some of the most renowned advertisers, agencies and content providers in the key markets of the US, China, UK, France and Germany.
Miles is a successful, award-winning international commercial leader. He previously held positions as Head of Agency Sales at AOL UK where he increased revenue from zero to tens of millions, and while subsequently Senior Vice President of sales at Last.fm he was responsible for a 145% upswing in revenue. He then moved to become Senior Vice President of International at Shazam Entertainment, and following a successful exit to Apple Inc, Miles joined Melody VR as Chief Commercial Officer, where he was responsible for creating, launching and scaling its commercial plans.
Sharon Watkins is the CEO of RadiusPoint, a thirty-year-old telecom and utility expense management firm. After founding the company in January 1992, she became instrumental in working with the software development team to create ExpenseLogic, the telecom and utility expense management software that has less than ten competitors worldwide.
Ross Griffin is an experienced Senior Cost Specialist with a demonstrated history of working on large scale projects in the construction industry. He is the Founder of KOSMOS and The FIFTH DIMENSION, where he is also Chief Commercial Specialist and CEO respectively. At KOSMOS, they provide specialist commercial management services to the construction industry, while creating and implementing quality commercial standards and processes. The Fifth Dimension handles projects’ current and historical commercial activity, implementing analytical value-driven cost management.
Ted Clark is the author of Shipping Clerk to CEO - The Power of Curiosity, Will and Self-Directed Learning which chronicles his journey from an inexperienced shipping clerk at 19 to his rise to CEO at 42. He is also the author of Buy & Build CEO: Leveraging Private Equity to Build a Winning Global Business, his insiders guide to mergers and acquisitions using private equity capital. Buy & Build CEO will be released in September 2022.
Jenna Segal is a Tony award-winning producer and App Founder who heads Segal NYC, a development and production company focused on women for Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, television, streaming, and sports.
She founded Get In Shape Grrrl, the viral Broadway workout created by COVID that has transitioned into a successful beta App.
Segal began her career in political talk shows in Washington, DC including CNBC and CNN transitioning to entertainment development throughout VIACOM networks (MTV, VH1, Nicktoons, Nickelodeon) on live shows, animation, live events, reality competitions, variety shows, documentaries, live-action gaming, non-fiction programming, extreme sports and reality programming, escalating to the position of Director of Production Management Development.
Ibrahim Albach is a global entrepreneur, supply chain expert, and powerful start-up CEO.
He has spent over a decade in the Industrial Automation and Automated Warehousing sectors with a focus on developing customer-oriented solutions. His expertise in engineering and customer solutions are the key to developing a revolutionary software platform as a new way to bring products from retailers to consumers.
As Co-Founder and CEO of Xten, Ibrahim believes technology can reinvent the way E-commerce brands deliver their products to buyers.
Kelly Saldana is the Vice President of Systems Strengthening & Resiliency, Abt Associates.
Twenty years after serving in the Peace Corps, Kelly Saldana continues to be energized by working with local communities to strengthen systems. Her passion for improving systems now extends from communities to organizations and countries around the world. In her current role, Kelly partners with government, private sector, civil society, and multilateral agencies to address complex issues and achieve results, drawing on Abt Associates’ extensive expertise as a primary source for systems strengthening & resilience.
Kelly figures out how things work so they can work more efficiently. Linking together colleagues’ strengths and expertise to formulate creative and practical solutions to problems, she’s committed to elevating local solutions developed by those most impacted and supporting those solutions to strengthen systems–locally and around the world. In her previous role, she used these approaches to develop USAID’s Vision for Health System Strengthening 2030 and a strategic approach to end preventable child and maternal deaths.
Karishma Warr is the Co-Founder and Head of Training & Behavior at Calm Canine Academy, where she offers science-backed, positive reinforcement-based training and helps people communicate with their dogs, strengthen their bonds and facilitate learning.
An industry leader, Karishma is a specialist in treating complex behaviors concerning fear, anxiety, and aggression, especially in an urban environment. She is skilled in Canine Behavior, Canine Behavior Modification, Canine Aggression Rehabilitation, Canine Separation Anxiety, Shelter & Rescue work, Canine Behavior Analysis, Client Education, and Educational Content Creation.
Roger Clark is the EVP and Co-Owner of PS Furniture.
Roger’s drive, experience, and adaptability have aided him in a long and successful career. With a strong sense of moral responsibility, Roger Clark focuses on driving results while balancing a successful leader's humane and thoughtful approach.
His 22 years as a leader and joint owner of PS Furniture with his wife Beth has honed his exceptional skill in profit & loss management, cultivation of partnerships, budgeting/planning, business development, stakeholder facilitation, brand and product marketing, operations, and sales management.
Steve was named Executive Vice President, Client Services of Divurgent in September 2021.
Divurgent is a privately held, 200+ consultant solutions provider focused exclusively on healthcare. In his current role, Steve leads the consulting and business development teams to deliver innovative solutions to healthcare’s greatest challenges. Steve has a track record of listening to client needs and devising clever approaches to both thematic and specific problems.
Suzy Whaley was recently elected as the President of Golf Nation, an online and connected TV/OTT channel that brings golf lifestyle and premium video together on a shoppable streaming content platform. As the first woman ever elected to serve as an officer of the PGA of America, Whaley is applying her expertise to create a more accessible, diverse, and engaging space not only in Golf but the entire sporting world.
Whaley has dedicated her career to moving the Golf industry forward through a variety of roles, including Director of Instruction at the Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens, a PXG Ambassador, and a golf analyst and on-course commentator for ESPN, ESPN+, and SiriusXM.
Bharti Rai has an exceptional, results-driven career of 25 years in Life Sciences and Big 4 Management Consulting marked by a rapid rise to the C-Level. Proven ability to create new organizations from the ground up, spearheading change, and conceptualizing and executing innovative large-scale business digital transformation initiatives towards data-driven decision making, commercial effectiveness and customer-centricity.
Recognized as an industry thought leader and sought-after speaker; recipient of multiple industry awards and accolades including CDO Magazine Top Executives, Top 100 Data & Analytics innovators and Corporate Change Champion of the Year.
Rob Imbeault is the Chief Operating Officer of Adapt.Ag that is building the largest mushroom-focused vertical farming network in the world and Forage Hyperfoods, a Canadian mushroom-based wellness product company. As an investor as well as COO, Rob’s role is to help fulfill the vision and execute the strategy of the company.
Rami Al-Haddad, Group Chief Information Officer, heads all Information Technology functions at NAS. He joined NAS in 2013 as Director - IT, taking on strategic initiatives to transform the role of IT from a supporting function to a business enabler, and from a cost center to a profit center.
Rami was instrumental in revolutionizing the impact of IT to give NAS a competitive advantage. This included expanding NAS' portfolio of services to offer technology solutions, deploying multi-million dollar revenue-generating services, and introducing innovative technologies to enable NAS growth at minimal cost and lead-time.
Hannes Klöpper is the CEO and Co-founder of HelloBetter, a global category leader in the digital mental health care space that builds innovative solutions for the prevention and treatment of a broad range of mental health conditions.
HelloBetter is transforming mental health care, by establishing a new treatment modality in the form of digital therapeutics (DTx) for a broad range of mental health conditions. 33 RCTs published in peer-reviewed journals and five prescription DTx with regulatory approval make HelloBetter a global category leader in the space. Hannes builds on a decade of experience as a VC-backed entrepreneur in the fields of online learning and digital health.
Michael Perch is the Founder and Principal of Road Map Consulting (RMC), a privately held management consulting and professional training services firm based in Washington D.C. In his current role, Perch is dedicated to providing comprehensive business solutions to private firms and government agencies worldwide using his extensive experience and expertise.
In addition to his role at RMC, he is a proud Mentor for SCORE DC and an Adjunct Instructor at George Mason University. Perch is a noted author, lecturer, and subject matter expert in the fields of federal and state public procurement, finance, technology innovation, accounting, and management.
Deirdre Van Nest is the Founder of Crazy Good Talks. She is also a keynote speaker & a story strategist that uses financial, professional, and entrepreneur tools and strategies to help her clients to make emotional connections with their ideal clients.
She's been an entrepreneur for over two decades. What Deirdre loves most about being an entrepreneur is helping OTHER entrepreneurs become engaging and inspiring communicators.
Catherine is the Chief Revenue Officer and Founder of sWorks.io, a New York based technology start up committed to solving the small business app-building puzzle. Using their disruptive low-code App Builder platform, sWorks.io delivers high-quality, beautiful apps at unbelievable prices and speed. Catherine’s deep expertise in the small business market was instrumental in helping sWorks.io establish rapid customer and revenue growth in their first year.
Maria is the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Utility Junction, a company specializing in managing all utilities under the proprietary utility management hub, thereby saving her clients time to concentrate on what matters most to them.
Utility Junction was born out of the passion for simplifying life and saving time for real estate investors, companies, property managers, landlords, and homeowners. They streamline the most draining monthly task: utility management.
Maria Estela Duarte centers her life around being her most authentic self: free from fear and facing everything with resilient confidence.
She inspires others to live authentically. She believes that when she is being true to herself and never allowing life's adversities to win, she encourages others to be more confident in their own experiences.
Monty Hudson is the Founder & CEO of Ads For The Planet. A dynamic, senior business executive with extensive experience bringing transformative products to market. Entrepreneurial-minded and focused on organizational empowerment, Monty offers specialized knowledge in making markets for disruptive solutions and a proven track record driving scalable solutions and sustainable revenue. Today, Monty is focused on creating a better tomorrow by activating three pillars of conscientious capitalism: equity, economic empowerment, and environmentalism.
Constantin (Tino) Dietrich is the Founder & Member of the Board of Ella Paradis.
Tino was co-founder and Chairman of Lakefield Media Holding AG, an innovative Swiss digital media group. From 2013 to 2015, Tino was CEO of QUINT Media Inc, a company based in West Palm Beach, FL, USA. He is also managing partner of INDUSTA LLC. INDUSTA focuses on technology related projects and partners with companies in various fields such as digital media and entertainment, e-commerce, information technology and communications. The company is entering a new era and has made it its mission to accompany the process of digitalization with its partners - a step change that is even bigger than the Internet itself.
Gerard Guiu is the Chief Executive Officer at Andema. Andema is an "Asociación para la Defensa de la Marca and RCE Commissioner at Cercle d´Economia".
As the Director of Institutional Relations and Communication at Cercle d'Economia, a civic association that seeks to foster debate on economic policies and social progress, Gerard's role is to connect the dots.
As a communications expert, he creates powerful messages for our audience and makes sure it resonates. As a public affairs official, Gerard ensures that policy and business strategies are aligned. As a journalist, he looks for the threads that tie one piece of a story to the other. As a lawyer, he seeks to find a common ground where disagreement happens
Bryson Reaume is the Founder & CEO of Reaume Richardson. Reaume Richardson is a Los Angeles-based general contractor with 20 years of experience revitalizing cityscapes throughout California.
Their guiding focus is simple and clear: To realize a project’s creative vision while maintaining expectations on budget and timing.
When initially forming the company in 2003, they saw an opportunity to assist our community in bringing LA’s most iconic buildings back to life, one project at a time. Since then, their expertise and capabilities have grown exponentially.
Dr Rampal is a Consultant Anaesthetist with a keen interest in Peri-Operative care and Population Health. She is also a Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christchurch University.
She is the Founder of Phase-B, a social enterprise that she set up with the aim to improve healthcare outcomes and improve quality of life for patients in need of major medical intervention.
In addition to founding Phase-B, she developed the award-winning Kent & Medway Prehab Project, a pan-county multi-organization collaborative supporting Cancer patients to get fitter through physical and psychological. It is supported by Public Health and Cancer Alliance.
Vijay Pravin is the Founder & CEO of bitsCrunch GmbH, a Blockchain Analytics company that is focusing on securing the NFT ecosystem.
👨🏼💻 Previous Work Experience: Siemens Mobility, Volkswagen AG, Telefónica GmbH in Germany
👨🏼🎓 Education : Masters-Graduate in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of Technische Universität Munchen (TUM), Germany
Shalini Swaroop is the Chief Legal and Policy Officer at Marin Clean Energy (MCE), California's first Community Choice Aggregator (CCA). Swaroop leads MCE's legal and policy teams, overseeing litigation, compliance, municipal law, and policy advocacy at state regulatory agencies, the California Legislature, and Congress.
Swaroop has advocated on issues related to equity, CCA ratepayers, and local governance in over 100 cases before California regulatory agencies. She has testified in the State Capitol building before a joint panel of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and California Energy Commission (CEC) on the future of California's energy market. She has also advocated on dozens of bills for MCE, including AB 2145 (2014), SB 350 (2015), and SB 100 (2018). Swaroop previously practiced before the CPUC as a consumer advocate on behalf of low-income constituents and communities of color. Swaroop was profiled in the LA Times for her work at MCE and leadership in the community choice energy movement.
Rob Davis is President and Chief Marketing Officer of Novus Media, Inc. He is responsible for driving the success of NOVUS' local multimedia planning and buying unit, as well as marketing the NOVUS brand. He brings over 25 years of experience in marketing and media into this role and oversees such iconic brands as Walgreens, Dell and Staples. He has also worked extensively with other iconic brands, including Airbnb, Kellogg, McDonald’s, and LEGO, as well as local and hyper-local retail clients, such as regional grocers and beer distributors. Rob’s approach points to a key belief that in advertising, geography is destiny -- building local plans based on concrete business metrics is the way forward in the industry. He is a proven driver of revenue and growth, a passionate developer of talent, and a vocal and visionary leader and innovator. All of this is done in an easygoing style, instilled with Midwestern values.
Dr. Rachel Schreiber currently serves as the Executive Dean of Parsons School of Design at The New School. As an experienced administrator, creating cross-institutional partnerships, faculty leadership, board development, and fundraising, Rachel is passionately committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. She is a visual artist, designer, and publishing historian with an extensive record of exhibitions, academic presses, peer-reviewed articles, and publications. Her most recent book, Elaine Black Yoneda: Jewish Immigration, Labor Activism, and Japanese American Exclusion and Incarceration was issued by Temple University Press in 2021.
Dr. Rachel Schreiber joined The New School as Executive Dean of Parsons School of Design in July 2019, following more than 26 years in senior leadership and faculty roles at the San Francisco Art Institute, California College of the Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art, and other institutions. Most recently, Rachel served as Provost and Senior Vice President, and as Interim President, at SFAI. An American gender historian, artist, and designer, Rachel has taught design, studio arts, and interdisciplinary humanities at all levels – from first year through graduate studies.
Chitra is the Senior Director of Hewlett Packard Enterprise GreenLake and the Head of the Global Customer Success Center of Excellence.
She is a self-directed and driven technology and business leader with comprehensive accomplishments in leading post-sale customer and partner strategy, technical advisory, onboarding, adoption, retention, service monetization, and global cross-functional teams to maximize business goals. She brings 20 years of global professional experience combined with innovative thinking and execution with strong hi-tech, finance, insurance, retail, manufacturing, and health care industry acumen.
Chitra is a highly organized, creative problem-solver who excels at leading teams through challenging projects and translating complicated technology into easy-to-understand concepts. She has proven expertise in retaining and growing multimillion-dollar contracts, budgets, products, and advising C-level executives.
David Mandel is the Managing Partner of Emerging Ventures Fund.
Emerging Tech "Super Angel", he has invested in over 500 startups, and built, operated, and exited 4 successful different businesses in the Insurance and Finance industries over a 28-year period. Now focusing on investing in early-stage emerging tech startups both as a very active angel investor, and through Emerging Ventures, in my role as Managing Partner.
Happy to use my accumulated experience, connections, and financial resources to help the next generation of bright, energetic founders build their businesses.
Sandra Pham is the Vice President of Finance, People & Culture at The Permanente Federation.
As a Performance-focused C-level Executive, Sandra has cultivated a stellar record of accelerating business growth, delivering financial performance, regulatory compliance, and strategy alongside operational excellence in healthcare, education, and technology industries. She is known for developing corporate strategy and translating it into actionable business and financial plans to achieve corporate, financial, and market objectives and goals.
Beau Button is the President and CTO of Atlas Reality. Atlas is a company that operates as a mobile games technology with a focus on merging digital and physical interactions.
Hector McNeil is a veteran of the ETF industry, being instrumental in establishing Susquehanna’s ETF desk in Europe as head of business development. Hector then joined ETF Securities as Joint Managing Partner, before going on to found BoostETP with Nik Bienkowski in 2011. BoostETP was purchased by US ETF provider WisdomTree in 2014 and following the completion of this buyout in 2016 Hector stepped down as Co-CEO of WisdomTree Europe.
Cortney Worrall is the President and CEO of Waterfront Alliance, leading the organization to meet the challenges of revitalizing, protecting, and making more accessible the coastlines, waterfronts of the most vulnerable communities throughout the New York-New Jersey region. Cortney leads the strategic direction for climate resilience initiatives and brings a track record in campaign and coalition building to solve complex urban challenges.
As Senior Regional Director for the National Parks Conservation Association's Northeast office, Cortney led campaign development and direction, strategic planning, fundraising, organizational development, park protection, and community organizing in the Northeast. She designed and led the two-year campaign for a national park for Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, New York. By leading and building leadership across multiple sectors, Stonewall National Monument was designated by President Obama in June 2016. She led the northeast strategy for the campaign to reduce the $12B maintenance backlog affecting national parks through the historic Great American Outdoors Act which passed in 2020.
Managing Partner at CyberVerse Advisors, Rodrigo Loureiro is a thought leader, recognized keynote speaker, and active participant in industry conferences, fireside chats, keynote panels, and other industry events.
Gopal Swamy is the CEO of Conductiv. He is a fintech entrepreneur and product leader with 20+ years of experience in tech startups. Gopal focuses on enterprise/ B2B products and businesses. He is also a proud ex-employee of Akamai Technologies!
Ankit Sharma is the CEO and Founder of Kitply Industries. Kitply Industries’ extensive portfolio of hardwood plywood, decorative surfaces, and specialty hardware products coupled with unparalleled levels of service, ensures that they are a distributor that has what the consumer needs to ignite their creativity, support their project specs and deliver the ultimate results for their clients.
Ankit earned a bachelor’s degree at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2007. He completed his studies at the London Business School in March 2016, and is participated in the Entrepreneurial Masters Program housed by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization at MIT Endicott House.
Dawn Weisz is the CEO for MCE and she coordinated efforts to explore, develop and launch MCE as the first Community Choice Aggregation program in California. Under her watch, MCE has launched service to over 540,000 customers in 37 communities, entered into power supply agreements that have doubled the amount of renewable energy purchased in the region, initiated numerous local renewable generation projects, and achieved greenhouse gas reductions through energy efficiency and by exceeding state requirements for renewable and carbon-free energy supply.
Brian is the President of Holden Advisors, a management consulting company focused on increasing companies’ profit by transforming their pricing, negotiation, and sales approach to deliver improved customer experiences with higher profits. He navigates challenging and ambiguous situations, determined to drive successful results for his clients. Crafting a compelling vision for his clients and employees, Brian specializes in exceeding profit goals and sales targets.
Mike Mauti is the Managing Partner of Execulytics Consulting, where he uses his unique skill set of produce knowledge, research capabilities and data analytics to provide answers in the produce industry. The last quarter-century has taught him that the answer to just about any fresh food question can be found by researching the markets, asking the customer and experiencing it in the stores.
Paul Hanson is de President of Epcon Franchising.
He has been involved in the home-building industry for two decades & enjoys working with top builders who want to grow by building exceptional products. On a personal note, Paul is passionate about travel, having visited five continents & nineteen countries. In addition to that, he enjoys spending time with his family of four, skiing in the winter, and riding roller coasters at Cedar Point in the summer.
Mark has founded a UK retail bank and two FCA-regulated financial technology businesses. He is a commentator and speaker on banking, FinTech, crypto, technology, PSD2 and open banking.
Mark is the founder and CEO of Ziglu, a modern neo-bank offering crypto, FX and investments.
Previously, he founded Starling Bank where he was responsible for helping to secure the UK banking license with regulators and obtaining the funding the Bank achieved in December 2015. He was also responsible for the design, build and implementation of the cloud banking platform, apps and infrastructure.
Jorge Alderete is the President of ALK Americas and Sr. VP, Commercial Operations, the American division of Denmark-based ALK. ALK is a global, research-driven pharmaceutical company that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of allergies. The company is a proven pioneer in allergy immunotherapy, working to desensitize patients’ immune system and may completely remove one’s allergy symptoms and the need for traditional, symptom-relieving medication.
Specializing in public affairs and policies, Nabil has over 20 years of experience in public sector development, human development, and community development. His mission is to help key government stakeholders and corporations in building strong partnerships that can deliver impactful results.
Mebrulin “Meb” Francisco is the Global Head of Audience & Data Enablement at MediaCom US. As an integral part of the data solutions team within Mediacom, Meb is a strategic data partner serving as a bridge to data and tech stack solutions. In this role, she assesses client needs, connects to appropriate data solutions, and develops advanced audience strategies to create personalized consumer journeys.
Jocelyn King is the CEO and Co-founder of VirgilHR, a SaaS solution that empowers HR professionals to make smart, compliant employment decisions in real-time. VirgilHR offers a unique value proposition by providing automated employment and labor law guidance, meeting HR professionals where they work, directly in their HR Technology environment. HR has been the focus of Jocelyn’s entire career, supporting both high-growth technology start-ups and public companies throughout her tenure. She defines herself as a true HR generalist and has touched on all aspects of HR in her more senior roles. Jocelyn has strong expertise in creating and executing HR strategy, managing employee relations for multi-state and global organizations, employment and labor law, developing a diverse and high-performing work culture, building team engagement, organization development and change management, total reward, talent development, and talent acquisition. Intro:(0:00) Welcome:(0:07) Tell us a bit about yourself and your career:(0:55) What is VirgilHR working on right now?:(2:15) Tell us the issues that your clients have and how your company tackles them:(3:41) What is happening with the HR customer these days?:(6:14) What was it like to start a business in the middle of the pandemic?:(8:17) What does the future look like?:(10:06) Closure:(11:59) Outro:(13:08)
As the president and CEO of AFP for over two decades, Jim Kaitz is keenly aware of the important things as a leader within his own organization and its mission: equipping financial professionals to mitigate uncertainty and see beyond the numbers, to drive the long-term strategic growth of their organizations. The CFOs that understand the value of upskilling know how intrinsic it is to strong workplace culture. By committing to learning practices for their employees, they are committing to their future and ensuring loyalty. As the “talent war” continues unabated over these next months and years, it’s the leaders who dedicate themselves to career-focused lifelong learning that will succeed.
Brandon Rowberry is the CEO of Aster DM Healthcare - Digital Health. Under Brandon’s leadership, Digital Health was set up as an independent business that merges both the physical door and digital door to access healthcare as a seamless experience from simple virtual consults to e-ICUS at home. The business integrates digital transformation, technology, and innovation as core pillars to deliver enhanced patient-centric services and enable wider access. Driving the digital roadmap for the entire group of companies, he plays a crucial role in developing capabilities across the organization's existing presence across the globe. Mr. Rowberry has led the creation, investment, launch and growth of dozens of businesses over his career. He also currently acts as an advisor and board member of a number of companies and private equity firms focused on improving people’s lives around the world. Intro:(0:00) Welcome:(0:07) Tell us a bit about yourself and your career:(1:21) What is Aster DM Healthcare working on right now?:(2:15) Tell us what is the situation in the Digital Health System:(5:12) What is its majority of usage?:(7:03) Are the regulatory bodies assisting with this type of issues?:(9:49) What does the future look like?:(13:30) Closure:(16:00) Outro:(17:23)
As the Chief Sustainability Officer at one of the most innovative marketing agencies in the world, James Cannings is passionate about developing lower carbon digital platforms for their clients. MSQ became a carbon-negative organization in 2020 and they are now working to become a genuinely low-carbon business over the next few years. In 2021, MSQ become one of less than 2500 companies globally to set science-based reduction targets.
After leaving University with a background in Computer Science and Cybernetics James co-founded MMT Digital and have grown it from 3 to over 250 people with offices in the Midlands, London, and Leeds. In 2019 they became part of MSQ which enables them to deliver more connected solutions to clients across data and insights, creativity and technology.
Adam Lurie is the Chief Strategy Officer of Torch.AI. Executive, Advisor, and Investor, Adam is an exceptionally talented entrepreneur and business leader.
Paul Karrlsson-Willis is the CEO of Justly Markets. He is a senior business development leader with a strong background in all aspects of the financial services business from sales and product development to trading connectivity and securities clearing and custody needs. Paul has expertise in building and growing businesses by listening and working closely with clients, especially in the global equity markets. He has also proven ability to build alliances, develop business partnerships, and sell to all organizational levels. Able to formulate and execute business strategies, plus anticipate and react quickly to client needs and changes in market structure.
Dr. Bradford L. Sims became Capitol Technology University's eighth President on June 1, 2017. He is leading CTU’s hard work as the only independent college in Maryland dedicated to engineering, computer science, information technology, and business. An educator, administrator, and construction project manager, Dr. Sims has extensive experience both in academia and industry.
Stephanie Barnes is Chief Chaos Organizer at Entelechy, a consultancy whose main purpose is helping people and organizations become more collaborative, innovative, flexible and transparent as they flatten hierarchies, improve employee engagement and adapt to an ever-evolving environment.
Pinar Kaprali is the co-founder and Head of Product at Pensa Systems, a leading innovator in changing the way brands and retailers manage retail shelf inventory. Pensa’s technology uses artificial intelligence to enable CPG brands and retailers to reduce stockout and boost revenues by delivering accurate visibility of inventory at a fraction of the cost of other solutions.
Stephan Woessner is the CEO and founder of Blue Oceans Global Consulting, a company focused on automotive business transformation through the application of intelligent automation. The current Blue Oceans Team has over 100 years of automotive experience and strong connections in the technology space. Prior to starting his consulting company Stephan was a senior executive with Ford Motor Company.
Victor Cho is a CEO/Advisor/Board member who has a deep passion for building online customers experiences that truly delight (Net Promoter 80+) and define markets. He does that through a leadership ethos grounded in transparency, empathy, diversity, and integrity. The building blocks that he deploys most from his toolkit (other than customer-centricity) are: the use of testing/data, leveraging networked business model dynamics, and creating organizations with recursive leadership engines.
Emanuela Bianco is co-founder and name partner of Saglietti Bianco, a highly specialized Italian law firm in intellectual property law. With 50 years of experience, Saglietti Bianco is recognized as a leading Italian and European “legal boutique“.
Natanya Wachtel is the Founding Partner of New Solutions Network, which includes The New Solutions Factory, and the Chief Operating Officer of evrmore. Natanya also serves as a board member for Women Who Create and the Founding Board Member of Inspiring My Generation.
Scott Hutcheson is a Senior Lecturer at Purdue University in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute's Technology Leadership and Innovation Department and the founder of Hutcheson Associates, a consulting firm specializing in transforming organizations to make them more adaptive, innovative, and competitive.
Joe Meehan is the Vice President of Business Development - Top Producer at AND Agency® based in United States. AND agency (ANDXP) is a customer experience and customer support provider offering innovative solutions to help businesses maximize customer relationships and build brand loyalty through service. Joe brings over 25 years of experience in customer support operations, call center technology and business development.
Scott Cohen, CEO at Jaxon, Inc., is a serial technologist and patented inventor with a penchant for pushing the envelope of innovation. Cohen was a pioneer in the wireless imaging industry, having created one of the first systems able to send images and data to mobile devices for Federal, State, and Local First Responders. This system grew into an interoperability platform for seamless cross-domain data exchange for civilian and defense agencies, healthcare, and private-sector stakeholders.
Through his 1st high-tech company, DropFire, Cohen successfully licensed and commercialized intellectual property from MIT to revolutionize the data management domain. With a mission of “Better Data, Better Insights”, DropFire’s data transformation platform enabled Big Data teams to collaborate and drive analytics with a wider variety of higher-quality data. DropFire pushed the bounds of machine reasoning applied to automatic data transformation.
Then, as a Co-Founder, Cohen brought his passion for cutting-edge technology to BigR.io, a Big Data and Machine Learning consulting firm that specializes in building high-volume, highly-available systems, deep neural networks, and custom advanced analytics portals for the Fortune 500. During Cohen’s leadership, BigR.io acquired, built up, and sold another technology business called Versatile Systems.
Chris Bond is the CEO of Bluewater. He has been a big advocate of the Learning and Talent Management Industry for more than 30 years. Chris helps companies set up and implement innovative and strategic digital transformation and human capital management programs that improve processes, reduce expenses and drive bottom-line revenues.
Laure Haak (she/they) is an entrepreneur, strategist, researcher, and author. She enjoys working with communities to weave compelling stories and create collaborative spaces that inspire sharing, trust, and transparency. Her practice areas are socio-tech entrepreneurship, research infrastructure, nonprofit governance, decision frameworks, and product strategy.
Sean Kramer is the Chief Executive Officer of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, the largest and most comprehensive research center dedicated to curing diabetes. Sean oversees the strategic and operational responsibilities of the company and drives his mission to provide the Diabetes Research Institute with the funds needed to cure diabetes. Sean brings more than two decades of fundraising success and experience in achieving outstanding results for capital campaigns and other major development initiatives. As a fourth-generation type 1 diabetic, Sean has dedicated his career to creating a world without diabetes, focusing specifically on cure-focused research and preventative care.
Since 2017, Craig Peters has served as the chief executive officer of Byrider. Byrider is the nation’s leading buy-here-pay-here used car dealership franchise that integrates vehicle sales, service and financing to franchisees with the ability to sell to any qualified customer. Byrider has over 140 dealerships across the US operating in 30 states.
As the Chief Executive Officer at MSQ Partners Ltd, I’m passionate about helping brands drive growth, whilst building a next-generation marketing group that leads the industry on issues such as sustainability and diversity. I co-founded MSQ in 2011 as I believe that brands require more flexible and agile agency relationships, bringing together multiple disciplines around a single strategic and creative platform.
Noah Kamrat is the Co-founder and CEO of Signalmash, a CPaaS platform that seamlessly incorporates programmatic voice and messaging into any workflow or app. From his past experience, Noah has a deep understanding of how telecommunications works and reinvents it into the Signalmash platform, making it stand out from its competitors.
Jennifer Risi is the Founder and President of The Sway Effect, one of the fastest-growing marketing and communications agencies today.
Anthony Harling is a Managing Partner of Archer Mann, a boutique executive search and executive coaching business, with over 30 years of experience of leading international cross-border assignments in various functions and industry sectors.
Jonathan Mueller is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Element RCM and of Ascend Behavior Partners.
Jonathan Mueller has been an industry leader in the autism field for over a decade. He strongly believes that providers should be paid for outcomes, not procedures. In 2017, this led him and his co-founders to create Ascend Behavior Partners which aims to be a beacon for value-based care.
Trevor Colhoun is the CEO and co-founder of Trusted Provider Network (TPN.health), a professional networking platform specifically designed for licensed clinicians and vetted treatment providers to confidently navigate the business of behavioral health.
Trevor joined as co-founder in October 2018 with a simple goal: To improve behavioral health outcomes by leveraging technology and prioritizing clinically matched care. Today, TPN.health is now one of the largest and fastest-growing behavioral networks in the country.
H A L E Y R U S H I N G is a pioneer in the field of purpose. As an author, keynote speaker, strategic advisor, board member, marketing expert, and purpose consultant, she has dedicated over twenty-five years to helping visionary leaders from organizations such as Southwest Airlines, BMW, Walmart, Whole Foods Market, VF, Indeed and many others achieve greatness by obsessing about one big idea: P U R P O S E.
Don Polite is a high-performance and accomplished Senior Marketing Executive and Chief Brand Transformation Leader with over two decades of experience in the entertainment, sports, food, building technology systems, and healthcare industries.
He is known for consistently driving sales and profitable growth in B2B and B2C Fortune 500 Companies by blending strategic, analytical, and creative skills with a collaborative leadership style to drive positive results. Don has a proven track record in driving global brand strategies for publicly traded companies and leading brand integration efforts for joint ventures and acquisitions.
Stacy Sanseverino is a REALTOR® + Coach & Trainer at the Agent University by Stacy. With over 17 years of experience in Real Estate Sales & over 20 years being a Landlord, Stacy has developed the habits & systems that help her be in the Top 6.5% of all REALTORS® in Philadelphia and recently ranked #3 in closed volume for October 2021 out of 10,000 Agents.
Christopher Brunetti is the Vice President - General Manager of Lumen Technologies in Texas + Oklahoma. With 20 years of IT, Technology, and Telecommunications industry experience, he has had the opportunity to work in the enterprise and channel spaces. Christopher uses his technical and consultative background to support clients through major transformations while providing unique solutions that increase clients' engagement and satisfaction.
Ross Huartt is the CEO and President of MBC Group, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing high-quality services alongside its team of over 100 experts across Canada. They specialize in an assortment of fields including Engineering, Appraisal, Environmental and Forensic Lab Services, and strive to provide a more comprehensive and tailored approach to finding solutions for our clients. From residential to high-density commercial and industrial properties, they support design and architecture, pre- and post-loss appraisal services, forensic investigation, as well as building inspection, environmental assessments, and sample collection and forensic analysis.
Rune Hauge is the CEO of Mentorcam. Prior to co-founding Mentorcam, Runed founded three different startups and had one successful exit as a founder. Rune graduated business school from NHH and Duke University before embarking on his startup journey. He has raised millions of dollars in venture capital from top-tier Silicon Valley VCs and high-profile angel investors. He also took Mentorcam through Y Combinator. A lifelong believer in continuous learning and development, Rune is passionate about mentoring other founders and helping people take the leap into entrepreneurship.
Founder and CEO of Global Village Ventures LLC (USA) and Global Village Publishing Inc (Canada), an international publishing house producing, amongst other projects, the successful "Best of "series in over 60 countries around the world.
Eric Reading oversees Abt’s global health and global development business. He brings to this role over 25 years of experience working as an executive and social scientist in a wide range of fields within global development. He leads more than 1,600 staff working on global health, climate and clean energy, governance, food security, and economic development programs in 45 countries. His portfolio includes global programs in private sector health, climate, local health systems strengthening, and malaria vector control.
Monika is the Founder and Managing Director at the Knowledge Pyramid, a specialized management consulting company. The Knowledge Pyramid offers organizations essential support to manage change and transformation and finds the perfect match when it comes to executive search.
Laura is the Founder and CEO of Trade Show Solutions Center, a leading provider of exhibit planning, design, production, and marketing services for the past eighteen years. A respected and highly sought-after firm, Trade Show Solutions Center provides planning and execution for businesses of all sizes. Laura's skill in sales, marketing, and branding, coupled with her insight into her clients and their needs, has led to the company's success. Laura is also a partner at NNSpromo.com providing visual communications to businesses to help them grow and prosper.
Having founded VisionPoint Marketing in 2001, an integrated marketing agency that helps institutions of higher education meet their admissions, branding, and communication goals, Diane has spent two decades pioneering new approaches in data-informed, strategic marketing in higher education. She has helped more than 500 leaders from institutions of all shapes and sizes across the country to distinguish their brands, attract and retain right-fit students, and grow enrollments.
Paul Rubenstein is the Chief People Officer of Visier, where he is responsible for ensuring they have the right culture and talent to continue his company's growth and innovation. They aspire to be a model for using people analytics in the practice of managing talents and to innovate alongside their customers.
He has spent his career doing three things - linking business strategy to talent strategy, helping organizations find competitive advantage through the human resources function, and creating profitable lasting relationships with clients as a consultant and outsourcer.
William Pazos is the Co-founder and Managing Director of AirCarbon, a frictionless carbon exchange offering the lowest fees in the industry, and an architecture that will allow the carbon market to expand efficiently and fulfill its true potential in helping the world meet Net Zero.
William is a Senior Climate Finance and Renewable Energy Expert with a proven track record developing, financing, and managing projects in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. He is also an experienced Director and Board Member with a demonstrated history of working within large corporates and building companies looking to capitalize on the market imbalances caused by climate change.
Alex Otanez is the CEO of Shockoe, a leading mobile technology consultancy that has spent the last 10 years designing and developing mobile solutions for Fortune 500 brands as well as the public sector. Shockoe specializes in building multi-platform experiences focussed on integrating mobile apps, augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, voice-driven, and AI-powered experiences into real-world scenarios.
As a seasoned technology executive with 15+ years of experience in mobility, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and edge solutions, Alex thrives off of creating seamless, multiplatform experiences that make lives measurably better. He is driven by his team and is passionate about creating a people-first environment that prioritizes employee engagement, wellness, and growth.
Mike Veronis has been a successful senior-level leader in business development, management, corporate strategy, and operations in data analytics and artificial intelligence companies for most of his career. He has progressed from individual sales roles to the executive leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.
Jim Donnelly has been the leader of Hudson Headwaters Health Network’s (HHHN) 340B Program for the last 20 years, a healthcare company that provides third-party administration, auditing services, and consulting, to entities nationwide using a 340B participant's perspective. He designed an information system that tracks all aspects of 340B drug ordering, dispensing, pricing, etc. between all of HHHN’s contracted pharmacy sites, their wholesalers, and HHHN to monitor and report the monthly processes and ensure compliance with the Federal regulations and oversees a team which continuously enhances and maintains the robust application.
Kenneth Alston is a partner at CircularityEdge. He is also recognized as an experienced problem solver who knows how to implement the concept of a sustainable, circular economy in the real world to make and save money. Kenneth adds financial, social, and environmental value.
Ken works with small, medium-sized & multinational companies, governments & organizations on how to design for a sustainable, circular economy. He's been consulting on sustainable development, cradle to cradle design, and implementing strategies for what we now call the circular economy for over 21 years.
As the President at Alma Lasers, Inc., Keith Adams is not simply a leader, but he also prides himself on being a teacher that focuses on professional development for his team in addition to developing processes that drive sustainable growth and real results. This has been accomplished by creating an environment that promotes transparency and professional vulnerability.
John Bertrand is the CEO of Digital Diagnostics, a pioneering AI diagnostics company on a mission to transform the accessibility, affordability, equity, and quality of healthcare. Bertrand is an experienced business leader at the cross-section of healthcare and technology. Through his 15+ years in the healthcare technology industry, he has developed expertise in identifying market opportunities, creating new products, pivoting existing businesses, and building strong teams.
John Bertrand’s career began at Epic, a healthcare software company. There Bertrand led cross-functional teams in a variety of product, customer success, and business development roles with a focus on growth. He later served as Executive in Residence at 8VC, a venture capital firm focused on healthcare technology. His time in this space focused on the application of artificial intelligence and computer vision in healthcare.
Steve Brothers’ career has evolved under the philosophy that the cornerstone of his success is built upon having personally experienced every position that he manages. He has been afforded this opportunity by having been involved in numerous technology startups at varying stages of growth. This diversity of experience allows Steve to provide solid insight into both tactical implementation and strategic planning, across ordinary boundaries of business function. He was an early employee in a technical leadership role at Health Language, which pioneered technology around terminology management and educated the healthcare industry about its value. After moving away from technology leadership and into sales, Steve was an early employee at Ajubeo, a high-end cloud company that focused on enterprise delivery, where he was responsible for generating a significant portion of the company’s revenue. He later became its CEO and prepared the company for sale. Presently, Steve is responsible for operations, including planning, financials, business development, product management, and software development processes, for Phase Change Software, where they are developing revolutionary technology that will democratize software development.
Keith is the Co-Founder of The Power Hive, a network – or Hive – where members can collaborate to expand horizons, develop through peer-to-peer learning, grow businesses and drive improvements all whilst socializing with like-minded individuals.
As Co-Founder of The Power Hive, Keith works with recruitment business leaders as a Non-Executive Director and Marketing Automation expert.
He shares his knowledge with ambitious agency owners looking to grow, innovate and implement recruitment technology in their business strategy. With over 28 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Keith has extensive knowledge in recruiting, recruitment technology, and marketing strategy in the recruitment business.
As strategic business leader and business development executive, Josh Stern brings a record of success in transforming operations to drive employee engagement, client satisfaction, and revenue growth. He excels at creating and executing a vision of change to maximize results enterprise-wide; developing trusted consultative relationships within C-suite leaders; and maximizing portfolio growth and new product development, regardless of the internal or market challenge. With a collaborative leadership style and a people-first approach-I build high-performance teams based on a culture of accountability, recognition, talent development, and intellectual diversity.
Michel L’Heureux is the current President and CEO of ILF Canada. A driven engineering and business development leader with progressive experience growing organizations and executing projects, Mike leverages over 15 years of experience in engineering and consulting in leading cross-functional teams to overcome project and organizational challenges. As a highly engaged analytical and strategic thinker, Mike thrives in a global work environment and crafting fit-for-purpose solutions to clients and stakeholders in the energy industry. By developing strong client relations and driving the passion, strengths, talent, and skills of his teams, Mike continues to elevate ILF Canada as a leader in oil & gas and the energy transition.
Melisa Buie makes lasers and solves problems. She is the Corporate Director for Lean Operational Excellence at Coherent, Inc., a $2B global photonics solutions company, where she works on both engineering and business problems. She has extensive experience in operations and engineering, lean manufacturing, and global implementation.
Prior to joining Coherent, Melisa was a Member of the Technical Staff and an Engineering Manager at Applied Materials, Inc. and Advanced Energy. She also worked as a Research Scientist for Science Applications International Corporation working at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. where she made theoretical lasers.
BJ Schaknowski is a seasoned software industry executive, with over 20 years of experience in leadership roles across a wide variety of operating functions. Before joining symplr, BJ served as the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Vertafore, the world's leading provider of insurance technology. Prior to that, BJ spent four years at LexisNexis Software Solutions in progressively ascending roles, culminating as its SVP Marketing, Sales & Services. He held numerous senior and global leadership roles earlier in his career at CA Technologies, Intuit, and Sage Software.
BJ brings his dedication to creating balanced value and outcomes for employees, customers, and shareholders to the symplr community. He earned a BA in Communications from the State University of New York at Geneseo and his MBA at the University of Georgia – Terry College of Business. BJ served in the United States Marine Corps infantry as an enlisted reservist for 8 years.
Frederic Joye believes technology has a broad role to play in our lives, from mundane daily tasks to the world’s greatest issues, and positively change another few billion lives. Think about health and safety software for the workplace, software that manages traffic and calls emergency when it detects accidents on a highway. How about innovation allowing IoT sensors to track production status in real-time or using VR from Oculus to engage with customers?
He believes change should start with the lives of the entrepreneurs and businesses who build software products, changing the lives of users with a multiplying effect. Since Frederic is passionate about technology and entrepreneurship, he wakes up every morning wondering how his team can improve the software they build for startups and enterprises.
Jared Wilson helps clients better connect and communicate with their internal and external stakeholders through innovation, customer journey mapping, enhancing their customer experiences, and utilizing growth strategies.
He is the Chief Innovation Officer and Managing Director of Global Sales at ABCD & Company, a marketing & events consulting firm. He's an award-winning leader, seasoned innovative growth executive, and data-driven business strategist. Jared received his Executive MBA from Hult International Business School in London while traveling and studying in London, Dubai, Shanghai, Boston, and San Francisco. A growth mindset is the key to success!
Yorlene Goff is the Executive Director, People at MediaCom. She leads the company's 'People First' culture and drives various initiatives that support the mission of nurturing a growth-focused, agile, and multi-skilled workforce. In addition, she is a driver and change agent in MediaCom's ambitions for employee well-being, DE&I, employee retention, career mobility, and leadership development, supporting the company's 'Seeing the Bigger Picture' vision for their team and their clients.
Yorlene is recognized as a Global Human Capital Management Executive, Strategic Business Advisor, and Maximizer. She has a progressive record of success in leadership roles, leading organizations across all facets of Human Capital Management in start-up and sustainable large-scale multinational environments. She brings a unique and diverse cross-sector blend of technology, advertising, communications, financial services, and Not-For-Profit industry experience. She is a sought-after strategist, advisor, and speaker with expertise in implementing transformative approaches that maximize business performance and professional growth.
As the Association for Financial Professionals’ (AFP) APAC managing director, Himashi Soriano is a leader who sees the value of this forward-thinking insight. With diverse experience in marketing, business development, and sales, Himashi has helped achieve record revenues for the organization in regard to their training and certification products, while keeping the value of membership in clear focus.
Given how quickly the pace of technology is moving, Himashi is passionate about the value of upskilling. While the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) certification has been AFP’s gold standard for over two decades, Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FPAC) is the future-proof certification Himashi is dedicated to bringing to the Asia Pacific region. With solid skills in forecasting, data analytics, interpretation and visualization, and the ability to be an effective storyteller, APAC’s financial professionals can build resilience in their careers in the wake of automation.
Dan Hannigan-Daley is an experienced and passionate product and business leader with a focus on sports data, consumption, and sports gaming. He greatly enjoys the product development lifecycle from strategy, road mapping, ideation/conceptualization, into planning and development, launching products, and further optimization. Dan believes in product/tech-led organizations and is a firm believer in technology-enabled advancements across all areas of society. Dan is an energetic individual who believes in progressive organizations providing flexibility to their teams in order to make the largest impact possible.
Dan, better known as DHD, joined Sports Info Solutions as CEO in 2021 after 5 and a half years at DraftKings, where he helped in the development of the fantasy platform, before taking the lead in driving DraftKings Sportsbook to become the first online Sportsbook outside of Nevada when it launched in August 2018. Dan served as Director of Sportsbook Product for DK, as the organization scaled to become a leader in the nascent US Sports Betting industry, launching in 11 States and processing over $9 billion in wagers as of his departure. His 10+ years of experience in the betting and fantasy industries make him a highly-respected leader in the industry.
Sri Chellappa is the President and Co-Founder of Engagedly, a performance management software company that redefines performance appraisals by simplifying and incorporating elements of employee engagement into the performance review process.
A passionate entrepreneur and leader in building high-performance organizations that care about their people, Sri brings over 20 years of experience in leading organizations in software development and consulting in the U.S to his current role. Having developed an extensive amount of experience from managing teams in his previous roles at EY and Capgemini, Sri understands the value of investing in employees and the overall impact it not only has on their individual performance but the success of the company. As a result, he continues to use his leadership skills to make influential decisions that will impact employees, helping them to stay engaged and develop the talent that they need to succeed and advance in their careers.
In her career, Tamika has pivoted twice. Once to take a step back which ultimately propelled her 2 steps ahead. The second pivot afforded her the opportunity to marry her passions in a consultative way – helping others while deepening her knowledge of social media. As you can imagine, Tamika is smiling all the time. So what? She enjoys helping others. You are probably wondering if she can help you? Tamika can help you with DEFINING DETAILS that enable you to find your DIGITAL VOICE and uncover your DIGITAL SWAGGER by refining your digital presence, strategy, and engagement.
Lou Hughes is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Beyonics International PTE, a top 50 global EMS company. Founded in 1981, Beyonics provides advanced precision engineering and manufacturing solutions for the Healthcare, Automotive, and Technology sectors. Beyonics has five manufacturing locations in four countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and China, with over 7,000 direct employees globally.
The company provides flexible product solutions for customers all over the globe in today’s complex supply chain environment. Beyonics possesses a vast range of in-house capabilities, including engineering and design (material & process), tooling, automation, complex and precision components manufacturing (plastics & metals), and end-product assembly.
Prior to his start at Beyonics, Lou worked in multiple leadership roles at Universal Electronics (UEI) for 15 years, ascending to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). As the COO, Lou ran global engineering, sales, manufacturing, and marketing. He spent two years in Hong Kong/China where he successfully relocated the majority of the company’s captive manufacturing out of the country and into Mexico and the Philippines in 2017/2018.
David Louvet is the COO-CHRO at Univercells, a fast-growing global life sciences group that addresses the needs of the entire health value chain by delivering novel biomanufacturing platforms and solutions aiming at making biologics available and affordable to all.
Dynamic, entrepreneurial, flexible, and result-driven, David has over 25 years of HR, Operations and Project management experience working for renowned companies such as Allianz, Cofidis and Deloitte. He has supported business strategy, management, and employees through fast and complex changes.
Terry Comer is currently the Founder & CEO of ImpactData, where he provides the company strategic direction and sales & operations leadership in support of the worldwide expansion of digital infrastructure within underserved communities. Their unique business model focuses to fill a digital talent gap in the tech industry by building high-powered, purpose-built data centers and innovation hubs on college campuses, starting with Historically Black Colleges & Universities (“HBCUs”).
Prior to forming ImpactData, he started his career with the $30 million purchase of American Biosurgical, a leading medical cable manufacturer located in Atlanta, where he led the company's global sales and offshore manufacturing operations, taking the company from just 5 employees to well over 400. From there, he launched the North Avenue Group, a middle-market Private Equity firm, where he operated as an Independent Sponsor, leading the firm’s sourcing activities, investment directives, and growth strategies across a broad range of industries. Over the past 15+ years, he has deployed nearly $200 million in equity & debt capital across five platform investments including transportation, digital marketing, and multi-unit franchising, with a historical return to equity investors of 3.4x MOIC. With full P&L responsibility, he has led across a mix of corporate roles, start-ups, and private equity-backed ventures, including extensive operations experience in Asia.
John “JT” Turner is Chief Revenue Officer at Red Canary, a Computer & Network Security company that delivers modern, dynamic, and adaptable service that protects companies big & small against cyber threats. In his role, not only does he strive to drive value for his clients, but he also works to unlock the greatness inside every employee in his team & organization.
Working in a strong culture is essential to him. Energy, storytelling, and creating focused execution out of chaos are his strengths. JT is passionate about building go-to-market strategies and scaling sales organizations. He has participated in a successful IPO (NYSE: TNET) and one of the largest enterprise software mergers in history. He is an investor and advisor to several early-stage companies.
Adam Potashnick is the Chief Operating Officer for MediaCom U.S. He leads the strategic execution of driving excellence and efficiency across all operations of the agency and its 1000+ people in New York, LA, Chicago, and Ann Arbor.
In this position, Adam is responsible for the business and financial health of new clients, product development, specialty services, business development, and marketing. He has worked at WPP for over 15 years and is a seasoned navigator through all agencies and departments across the marketing communications company to deliver connected solutions.
Before being named COO in 2019, Adam was Chief Growth Officer, where he expanded relationships with existing clients and generated $2.5 billion in new business wins since 2016. As SVP and Group Account Director, Adam helped MediaCom secure the ABInBev business in 2014. He led the massive CPG account and ultimately was responsible for their largest and most ambitious beer brand, Bud Light.
Dennis Quartermane is the President of Profound Placement, a boutique headhunting firm based in San Francisco. In this role, he is in the unique position to offer clients and candidates a high-touch, personalized experience that returns clarity and communication to the recruiting process.
As a career architect, he places high importance on partnering with clients and candidates during the entire match-making process, from start to finish. With his integrity, effort, and enthusiasm, Dennis ensures that professionals feel supported when making a career decision. His ultimate goal is not to fill jobs, but rather build long-lasting relationships in which everyone comes out on top.
Prior to starting Profound Placement, he was a Recruiter for the LaSalle Network where he launched the San Francisco office for a Fortune 5000 recognized, Chicago-based recruiting firm and consistently conducted 15+ new candidate interviews per week. Dennis also worked as an Executive Recruiter at Executive Trackers LLC. Before making the jump into the recruiting industry, he spent 10 years working in finance, mastering his networking and negotiating skills.
Max is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Liberatrade AI. LTAI is an innovative company which provides AI solutions for logistics and supply chain businesses in Emerging Markets by accumulating data from small and medium Enterprises thereby helping them to predict demand, grow sales and minimize waste. Max and his team are transforming SMEs all across Asia by getting the most out of their supply chain data with integrated demand stimulation, logistics, and inventory management.
Max is a strong believer in emerging countries, particularly Asia. It is an uphill climb to find someone who knows more about Asia retail supply chains than Max. With over a decade’s worth of experience in the Asia-Pacific region, Max has led new development strategies focusing on the global application of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning to build more efficient and sustainable supply chains.
Throughout his career path, he has worked for major global players, such as DHL, where he completed several management development programs. Max facilitated in achieving DHL’s global goals and contributed to the development of new strategies. This experience has influenced him to set up his own platform, which has already expanded to many markets.
He is a multilingual global citizen with extensive business and cross-cultural experience acquired in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Max has an M.B.A. in International Management from Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management, Arizona, USA.
Jim Rozell serves as Hotel Compete’s Founder and CEO. Jim has extensive experience in data mining, modeling, and manipulation. Jim has developed models that predict revenues, determine aircraft allocations, optimize room inventory, manage rates, and assess competitors. His expertise in identifying performance opportunities and strategically aligning goals with implementation has contributed to immediate impact solutions and successful revenue improvement. Throughout his career, he has been the architect of some of the largest travel data structures in the industry, contributing to many projects that are still being actively utilized today.
Jim was introduced to the travel industry at a young age, first stuffing envelopes for his mother’s travel agencies. At age 16, he got his first job working at American Airlines and proceeded to work for the company for 20 years while graduating from The University of Texas at Arlington. Jim transitioned from the airline industry to the hotel industry and worked at Travelweb, The Mark Travel Corporation, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide in revenue and profit optimization roles.
Above all, Jim is a leader. He finds the most rewarding part of his career is helping his employees achieve greatness.
Kieren James-Lubin is the Founder, President & CEO of BlockApps, an enterprise blockchain platform company whose mission is to connect individuals, businesses, and industries through global cooperation and trust.
Before founding BlockApps, Kieren was instrumental in working on Ethereum prior to its launch. He used this knowledge to help build BlockApps' initial product, STRATO. Kieren is responsible for architecting and implementing BlockApps RESTful API and surrounding products & components, including the authorization framework, peer-to-peer networking code, Node.js client, and third-party integrations. Leveraging his extensive background in technology, Kieren is now responsible for maintaining and growing BlockApps’ business.
Kieren was an all-but-dissertation at UC Berkeley in Mathematical Physics and holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Princeton University. He is also Co-Chair of the Technical Steering Committee at Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.
Miguel is the CEO of GBO, the Unboring Business Club, a value-added business networking club with the purpose of boosting the evolution of business networking for entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and top-level executives.
GBO’s mission is to provide a fun, warm, easy-going, and friendly atmosphere for accelerating long-term, trustworthy connections, through which members can share knowledge, discuss and develop new and innovative ideas, and create business opportunities around the world.
A visionary entrepreneur, Miguel is also the Founder and CEO of OneDocument, a young, dynamic organization focused on providing linguistic solutions -translation, localization, and interpretation - across a wide variety of verticals and industries.
As Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Effectual, Tom Spalding is responsible for driving customer acquisition strategies and aligning the company’s solutions architects, sales team members, and sales delivery teams with Effectual’s overall vision as a modernization service provider. Tom possesses deep cloud business development experience as well as the ability to articulate the impact of technical strategies, transformations, and migrations on real-world business considerations with authority and in relatable terms for non-technical audiences.
His business insights and technical qualifications have proven invaluable to customers ranging from Fortune 500 commercial enterprises to large public sector customers. He holds numerous technical certifications including: AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, and Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect.
Tom is also proficient in Physical Datacentre footprints and VMWare cloud solutions. During his career, Tom has brokered technology partnerships, run enterprise consultancy sales engagements, and has worked across Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Software as a Service, Media and Entertainment, and Professional Services verticals. In addition, Tom ensures that all sales activities maintain the continuity of Effectual's value proposition during the sales process and that customer feedback is collected, evaluated, and measured. Tom’s goal is to ensure Effectual's value proposition is translated into compelling solutions for their valued customers.
Rossana Ricco is the Chief Marketing Officer of Authena, a fast-growing Swiss startup dedicated to protecting brands’ products and reputation against counterfeiting and product diversion. Authena combines innovative technologies to offer a unique end-to-end framework to track in real-time, verify products authenticity and engage consumers with a simple tap of a smartphone.
Rossana has over 20 years of international experience in delivering digital transformation solutions across Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations in global, cross-functional matrix organizations in the manufacturing industry.
As Authena Board Member, she supports the executive team in shaping Authena’s growth and scale strategy.
Raphael Morozov is the CTO/CPO at Eurofins Digital Media Services. Eurofins Digital Media Services (EDMS) is a global leader in the quality control and servicing of film and television content for major motion picture studios, OTT companies, and independent content producers. A technology-first company, EDMS provides state-of-the-art tools and services to the world’s biggest content producers. The company was founded in 2004 as My Eye Media and was acquired by Eurofins, a global provider of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, in 2017.
Seth Rainford is the President and COO at Digital Diagnostics, a pioneering AI diagnostics company on a mission to transform the accessibility, affordability, equity, and quality of healthcare.
At Digital Diagnostics, Rainford focuses on expanding market opportunities and driving operational success within the company. Rainford brings nearly 20 years of executive experience to Digital Diagnostics, including the successful management of large-scale P&L’s, strong organic & inorganic business development expertise, as well as complex multi-site operations leadership within the healthcare industry.
Mr. Oztalay has nearly 25 years of experience in developing successful, efficient, and strategic digital marketing and advertising solutions for businesses. Working through an entrepreneurial framework, he has focused on business development, sales, execution, and management.
Combining solid knowledge of marketing and advertising with information technology, Mr. Oztalay has been successful in applying digital technologies to the needs of businesses.
As an early adopter of new ideas and technology, his clients are able to benefit from imaginative and effective programs that keep them ahead of their competition. An important philosophy he follows in the digital medium is to Anticipate Change, Accept Change, Adapt to Change and Adopt the Changes and new ideas in order to stay competitive.
Pedro L. Rodriguez is the Vice President, Business Growth, Digital Marketing & Transformation at Horizon Media Inc. and is responsible for the strategic development of plans and programs for growing digital business at Horizon Media including new products and services. In his role, he also oversees Partnerships & Special Projects, most recently leading marketing activities for Night Market (eCommerce Consultancy).
He was recently named a 2021 Cynopsis Digital "It List" Awards Honoree by Cynopsis Media. In 2020, Pedro created and launched “The Middlests” podcast, which was honored as the 2020 Podcast Award Finalist for Best Business Podcast. Throughout his career, he has received various awards for his work including Adweek Media All-Star (2019), Adweek Young Influentials (2018), and FOLIO Magazine: Marketer of the Year (2015).
Pedro is a contributor to Thrive Global, and a former blogger at the Huffington Post, where he focused on emerging social and digital trends.
Vincent Wu is the COO at NewsBreak, the Nation's #1 Intelligent Local News Platform. News Break connects and empowers local users, local content creators, and local businesses at scale, helping people everywhere live safer, more vibrant, more truly connected lives.
Since Vincent joined News Break in late 2018, he built the entire business & content arm (business development, sales, content, marketing, finance, business operations, etc.) from scratch, helping to grow the Daily Active Users from 1.5M to 12M and the Monthly Active Users from 4M to 45M, scaling the revenue from a single-digit to three-digit million $$ and becoming the #1 news app. He built one of the largest publisher networks in the U.S. and launched a creator program with more than 2,000+ writers, disrupting the local news ecosystem with high growth. He also helped the company secure a $115M Series-C fundraising.
Grace Vandecruze is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry, after having spent seven years as a financial auditor in public accounting. She is an insurance investment banking expert, advising companies and insurance regulators on mergers & acquisitions, financings, capital strategies, valuation, restructuring, private placements, due diligence, and other transactions. She has developed an in-depth knowledge of all forms of corporate insurance and financial services transactions and financings in the debt and equity markets. Ms. Vandecruze has worked on numerous restructurings, debt and equity offerings (including IPOs), M&A transactions, demutualizations, and regulatory projects in the global life and P&C reinsurance and insurance markets and more broadly in financial services.
Tom Finn, Co-founder and CEO of LeggUP®, a professional coaching and employee wellbeing platform created for enterprises of all sizes, possesses a wealth of experience in employee benefits, insurance market trends, business development, and revenue strategies, central to the company’s unique positioning as the first professional development platform packaged as an employee benefit.
Driven by Tom’s vision of making career development and mental wellbeing programs easy and scalable, LeggUP seamlessly integrates world-class coaches and therapists, proprietary science-backed assessments, and ROI dashboards into one easy-to-use platform. Tom is the thought leader/brain trust behind Talent Insurance™ providing professional coaching for a fraction of the price to small group employers across the US. Since launching in late 2017, LeggUP has helped organizations unlock employee potential and supported the expanded role of HR leaders turning their attention back towards people and culture development.
Shuchi Sarkar is the Chief Marketing Officer at Creo. Creo is an ingredient company that produces rare and novel cannabinoids using the age-old natural process of fermentation, coupled with cutting-edge technological innovation. Founded in 2016 and based in California, Creo’s mission is to enable the creation of cannabinoid products that help people everywhere while doing less harm to the planet. As CMO, Shuchi runs all global marketing initiatives. She was responsible for creating the brand name & visual identity, building out the business plan and team, managing the budget, and more.
Shuchi demonstrates strategic leadership in driving a clear vision, with strong execution and innovation, and proven ability in P&L management and the development of high-performance and diverse teams ($90M budget and 120 team members). She has built deep functional expertise in consumer and B2B marketing, data & analytics, digital/social, omnichannel, content, marketing automation, demand generation, and driving end-to-end marketing solutions. She's gained extensive experience in channel and retail marketing, PR, alliances, and influencer marketing.
As President and CEO, Mr. Frey oversees all operations driving awareness, value, and revenue to the fast-growing Digital Out of Home (DOOH) advertising space which has seen annual increases of +13% in advertising spend and membership growth of +25%. The DPAA provides industry leadership to publishers, technology, programmatic, content, and data companies. It fosters collaboration between the DOOH community and ad agencies, providing leadership, best practices, and standards in areas such as mobile integration, location data, and programmatic.
During Mr. Frey's tenure, he has vastly grown the organization's membership base, opening the DPAA's doors to businesses in ad tech and the global ecosystem. He has brought the entire DOOH industry to its highest level of recognition in large part through his creation of the "Video Everywhere" marketing campaign. This initiative has helped position DOOH companies as important players in the video, digital and programmatic advertising market seen by brands, agencies, the press, and financial analysts.
The Video Everywhere campaign is also reflected in the DPAA's annual conference, now called the Video Everywhere Summit. Under Mr. Frey's leadership, the Summit has shattered all previous attendance records while firmly establishing itself as the premier conference dedicated to video-neutral media planning, activation, programmatic buying, and marketers' use of multi-screen strategies.
Taylor Hersom is the CEO and Founder of Eden Data, a cybersecurity firm that focuses on the next generation of businesses that are ready to build security and privacy into their DNA, from their culture & technologies to their entire operating processes. He builds world-class security programs for organizations who not only want to embrace cybersecurity but want to realize the benefits of putting data privacy first, from brand recognition to customer loyalty, while realizing substantial ROI. His keen understanding of cybersecurity & compliance as it relates to the next generation of companies, who are predominantly de-centralized and cloud-centric, assists in building cybersecurity programs that work for them. Eden Data is on a mission to break the outdated mold of traditional consulting in the cybersecurity space. I believe in investing in people and relationships over anything else, striving to make everyone feel like an integral part of the team, and offering opportunities for anyone who wants to step up and be a leader in the cybersecurity startup space.
David Wilner is Chief Executive Officer at Liquid Litigation Management, a company that uses AI to search and strategically review and organize various legal files. Their robust features, customer service, and ease-of-use software, regardless of company size, make them stand out in the industry.
David is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in technology. David is skilled in Software Development, Big Data Management, Computer Forensics, Professional Services, Legal Writing, Financial Analysis, and Public Accounting.
David has an entrepreneurial zeal and drive, combined with the technical know-how to innovate.
Vikas Arora is the Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at MIKADO International. MIKADO International is a culture-first advertising agency that strives to create a world more connected. MIKADO helps brands embrace diversity in their communication like never before to achieve unparalleled success in building their brands for the world tomorrow. Vikas is responsible for the innovation and growth of each stakeholder, client, and campaign. He leads the multiregional, multicultural & multilingual team.
Chuck Moxley is a marketing leader with 25+ years experience developing innovative marketing programs for dozens of B2B/SaaS companies and consumer brands, including Lee Jeans, Pepsi, NFL, Sears, AT&T, Sprint, Citgo, Chick-fil-A and Subway.
As the SVP of Marketing at Mobivity, Chuck wears multiple hats. He leads the marketing strategy, demand generation, product marketing, and corporate communications, targeting enterprise, mid-market, and SMB markets in QSR/Casual Dining, Convenience Store and Retail verticals.
Chuck has co-founded three technology companies during the course of his career, including SaaS solutions for athletics and school fundraising and for human resources and benefits. He is one of the nation’s leading experts on the convergence of technology and marketing, and speaks frequently at corporations and industry trade organizations and writing for industry publications on digital marketing, advertising, digital identity and the ethical use of data and its impact on business and society.
Chuck is also the co-author of Audience of One, a book on how brands can drive superior results by making the radical shift from mass marketing to one-to-one marketing, scheduled for release by McGraw Hill in September of 2021.
Craig Hauben is the Chief Executive Officer at MediSpend, an information, and technology company that provides global, end-to-end transparency reporting and HCP engagement solutions for life science companies. As an executive with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare industry operations and sales management, Craig has guided the operational strategies of high-growth organizations. Craig was named Industry Era Magazine’s 10 Best CEOs of 2020 and leverages his expertise in operations and sales to help MediSpend maximize its brand, expand its offerings, and remain a leading global compliance technology company for the life sciences industry.
Prior to joining MediSpend’s leadership team, Craig was executive vice president of the Coding Business at Ciox Health. Earlier in his career, he held positions at North Shore-LIJ CareConnect Insurance Company and UnitedHealth Group. Through multiple private equity transactions, Craig has deep experience driving business strategy, turning around flagging operations, and applying technology to increase automation and facilitate growth. He possesses demonstrated expertise in all aspects of business management, including P&L, marketing, and strategic partnerships. With strong team-building skills, Craig is a respected communicator that can speak to all levels and audiences and adapt to diverse environments while being quick to deliver shareholder value. Well-known for his ability to adapt quickly to diverse environments, Craig has demonstrated success in conducting private equity transactions, driving business strategy, and guiding organizations to optimal growth.
Michael Freilich is the Chief Technology Officer at Renaissance Alliance, an exemplary insurance services company that helps independent agencies navigate an increasingly fluid marketplace and realize their full potential. Capitalizing on his expertise in insurance technology to enhance the capabilities of the alliance, Michael combines the innovative energy of an entrepreneur with a passion for empowering businesses cultivated through his management consulting career.
Prior to joining Renaissance, Michael was a Principal at A.T Kearney, where he focused on helping incumbents in the insurance industry navigate growing Insuretech ecosystem. He began his career at Accenture, where an early project building a sales portal for a major insurance company’s independent agency channel established a career applying big-picture strategic thinking and ingenuity to the complicated industry. As a consultant, Michael worked with some of the largest insurance transformations around the globe, including a distribution transformation for a top-5 personal lines carrier in the US, a sales transformation for a top-3 global insurance broker, and a digital experience transformation for a top-3 Australian insurer.
Roger Willison-Gray is the Chief Technology Officer at RHF Group, where they ensure client business is investment ready and then provide the key links and support services to enable business owners and managers must access potential funding sources and solutions that are both innovative and creative. HuntFunding has close relationships with Family Offices, VCs, Investment Angels, Crowd Funder's, Debt and Asset Finance and Bridging loans.
He is also the Corporate Affairs Manager at IORMA, a neutral resource for Businesses and Governments that recognize their need to understand and respond to how the 7.5 billion global consumers are changing – in the products and services they want and need, and the ways they want to obtain them. These changes are happening globally, driven by developments in society, in business and in technology.
Elizabeth Venafro is the Senior Director of Marketing at Sorcero. Sorcero is the leader in medical and technical Language Intelligence (LI) for some of the world’s largest and most innovative life science enterprises. Elizabeth is a B2B and B2G marketing executive with 15 years of experience at start-up, growth, and public organizations across diverse industries.
Prior to joining Sorcero, Elizabeth worked as the Director of Marketing at AI-powered software companies Omnilert and Unison. She was also a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Konvergent, as well as the Director of Global Marketing Communications for medical device manufacturer K2M (acquired by Stryker) from start-up through IPO. Elizabeth was honored in the 2015 Loudoun 40 Under 40.
Marc Havercroft is a renowned expert in digital transformation, with specific expertise for future workforce strategy & design. With a unique record of enabling organizations to achieve commercial goals via defining and delivering digital workforce strategy from the boardroom, CXO to operational excellence.
Through the uses of digital ecosystems, innovative people & process redesign/process redefinition and design thinking focused on the future of workforce, culture, capacity and people - employee experience, delivering the maximum return from companies most critical asset - its people.
Azurèe S. Montoute-Lewis is currently the Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Hill+Knowlton Strategies and with almost two decades of experience with diversity program development, recruitment, employee engagement, talent management, advocacy, and management training. She is an accomplished financial industry marketing and human resource professional with demonstrated expertise in diversity and inclusion.
Azurée has dedicated her life to creating supportive work environments with equal opportunities for all and remains a passionate thought leader. Prior to joining Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Azurèe served as Global Director of Talent, Diversity, and Inclusion at Fitch Ratings where she designed and implemented the organization’s first diversity and inclusion strategy. Before Fitch Ratings, Azurée spent nine years as a Vice President in Citi’s Global Diversity and Talent Management department. Azurèe also has experience in the marketing departments of Dun & Bradstreet and J.P. Morgan Chase.
Sarah Sharfstein is the Vice President of Category Development and Strategy at Aspen Dental Management Inc. Her focus is on creating and growing the Orthodontic business. In an already consumer-centric company, she has focused on leveraging technology to optimize the consumer experience and help dentists and their teams educate their patients about the benefits of clear aligner therapy. The ultimate goal is to help more patients say YES to orthodontic treatment. Sarah believes in making orthodontics affordable for all consumers, not just the 1% of patients who get treatment today. As the largest and fastest-growing network of branded dental practices in the country, Aspen Dental’s unique systems and processes make it easy for General Dentists to deliver high-quality orthodontics at an affordable price. At the forefront of change in the Orthodontic market, she is hyper-focused on ensuring that the strategy for Aspen in this category is forward-thinking and at the cutting edge of a rapidly changing category.
Prior to joining Aspen Dental Management, Inc. Sarah was a leader at Align Technology, the makers of Invisalign. While at Align, Sarah held a variety of positions including directing a regional sales team, developing Align’s business optimization program, and leading all orthodontic study groups. She developed Align’s Key Opinion Leader program and led the Professional Marketing and Education group for the orthodontic channel.
Eyal Worthalter is Vice President – Global Solution Sales at Utimaco where he works to drive new business for Utimaco’s IaaS & SaaS Solutions. As a sales leader in enterprise technology, Eyal likes to encourage his team to look at things differently and helps to connect the dots to drive innovation and solve customer challenges.
With over 12 years of experience in client management, growing teams, and sales, he enjoys working cross-functionally to create an enterprise-wide growth strategy. Eyal began his career in sales engineering. His passion for technology and business lead him to enterprise technology. After success at several organizations, Eyal moved to Boston to earn his MBA with a focus on marketing and innovation. After graduating from Hult, Eyal arrived in Silicon Valley where he worked with several startups helping them to build their businesses from the ground up.
Carolyn Levy is the President of Technologies and Chief Diversity Officer at Randstad Canada. A forward thinker, creative problem solver, and dedicated team player, Carolyn plays an active role in Randstad’s efforts to promote lifelong employability and foster fresh attitudes towards diversity and inclusion across industries.
Carolyn thrives on breaking down barriers in order to forge meaningful career pathways and help people from different backgrounds reach their full potential. As technological and social changes continue to transform the world of work, Carolyn empowers organizations to create more sustainable, diverse, and inclusive work environments.
Carolyn draws from her career path as a successful female leader to become an influencer in the community, leading and advocating for change and driving social impact. She currently works with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, serves as the Executive Ambassador of Randstad Canada’s award-winning Women Transforming The Workplace program, and is an Individual Practitioner with CCDI (Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion). She also sits on the board of the NACCB, the National Association of Canadian Consulting Businesses, an association that represents Professional Staffing firms on Canadian public policy issues that impact the IT Services industry.
Tsuneo Fujiwara is a Vice President, Analyst with Gartner's CIO Research team. With 32 years of IT experience, his research focuses on the areas of I&T strategy and digital strategy, digital business transformation, digital innovation including data-driven innovation, business model innovation, and digital ecosystems, operating model improvement, culture change, digital leadership, and the evolving role of the CIO. He is currently working on a Gartner Fellow Program on managing the dynamic equilibrium in Globalization.
Mr. Fujiwara has held various IT leadership roles in the financial services industry, leading large-scale application development and digital business transformation projects on a global scale, including planning and delivery of IT cost optimization, paperless insurance applications, mobile claims apps, commission systems, ERP (SAP and Oracle), CRM (Salesforce), and regulatory compliance projects.
Mr. Fujiwara is bi-cultural and bilingual in Japanese and English.
Oded Orgil is the Founder & President of 5X Capital Management, President of the Canada Israel Chamber of Commerce, and Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Falls Blockchain Corp. He is an innovative leader in the financial services and wealth management industry who is passionate about the future of blockchain, technology, and international relations.
Oded has a demonstrated track record of driving organizational development, delivering revenue and earnings growth, and building successful teams for over 25 years. Before his current roles, Oded was the President & CEO of Gravitas Securities Inc. as well as the Senior Vice President of Canaccord Genuity.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws (BA) from The University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from York University.
Jay Dhahan is the founder and CEO of NextGen group of companies, a highly innovative consultancy firm consisting of coaching and mentoring services sector, a large real estate development branch, and a professional sales training agency. As an experienced entrepreneur, real estate developer, and professional development coach, Jay provides the necessary tools, strategies, and support for aspiring entrepreneurs or top-level seeking speakers and trainers to achieve success.
With a passion for learning and the constant pursuit of knowledge, Jay has built a diverse portfolio of expertise in areas such as real estate development, financial literacy, investments, neuro-linguistics programming, and much more. He believes one must be constantly dedicated to learning new skills and continuing education, and specializes in identifying and developing strengths, while also working on improving the qualities and skills that prevent individuals from truly thriving.
Eduard Vidal and Roger Mondaray are two of the three co-founders of Ray Tesser. Ray Tesser is a marketing and brand consultant specialized in the industrial and B2B sector.
Through a multidisciplinary team expert in B2B, a buyer-centric approach, and the use of data and insights as raw material, they draw up creative strategies that they implement in an agile way to achieve a real impact on the growth of companies.
Rob Aksman is the Chief Experience Officer and Co-Founder at BrightLine. Rob leads the industry in interactive TV advertising experience design and execution – with over 500 iTV programs deployed across every major TV platform/operator.
Under Rob’s creative leadership, the company has successfully executed these experiences by focusing squarely on what digital TV viewers want to — and will — do with a remote control when presented with the right opportunity to interact with advertorial messaging and content. Successful campaigns include: Unilever, American Express, Kellogg’s, L’Oréal, and the first Hispanic iTV advertising program for a consumer brand.
Rob’s unique combination of iTV ad creativity and deep knowledge of digital television platforms has taken the company’s iTV designs to new heights, by harnessing and shaping digital TV technologies in ways not previously thought possible and crafting partnerships that have changed the way marketers, programmers, and consumers view television.
Prior to BrightLine, Rob was Director of Operations at digital media consultancy Filter Media. Rob's analysis and commentary on digital television advertising appear regularly in major advertising and media trade publications and he is also a regular speaker at major trade events.
Lisa Cooney is a Partner at Agile 2 Academy and serves as a leader, author, and speaker in the worldwide Agile community. She is the co-author of Agile 2: The Next Iteration of Agile (2021) and is certified in culture assessment through Human Synergistics, agile coaching, facilitation, scrum, and SAFe. Lisa edited the book, Evolvagility: Growing an Agile Leadership Culture from the Inside Out (2019).
As a prominent member of the Agile community, Lisa has spoken at a number of conferences and meetups including Agile 2021, Agile 2019, LeanAgileUS, the Agile20Reflect Festival, the Expert Agile Club, the London Agile Xpertise Club, a symposium at Riphah International University in Pakistan, and more.
Prior to joining the Agile 2 Academy, Lisa was the Principal Agile Coach at Axios where she supported the Product & Tech group in their software development efforts for the news website, app, and SaaS product. She also coached executives, product managers, designers, and engineers to improve human systems and ways of working to improve business outcomes. Before that role, she worked at Blackstone Technology Group as an Agile Coach and Consultant, supporting the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the DHS CTO’s office. Lisa also held Agile roles at Excella, Addx, and American Systems.
Yuval Shani is the Vice President of Technology and Innovation and Hi-Tech Investment Manager at Shlomo Group, an organization that owns and operates some of the largest companies in Israel engaged in the transport, insurance, finance, infrastructure, construction, shipping, logistics, and real estate sectors.
Yuval’s focus at Shlomo is on closing and allocating investments to help facilitate the growth and success of Israeli industries and startups. He is always looking for innovative mobility solutions and implementing digital strategies for better customer management.
Before joining Shlomo Group, Yuval was the CIO at IDB Aviation and Tourism, where he held technological responsibility for airlines, wholesale, and retail, in addition to the management of budget and procurement.
Yuval holds a degree in Software Engineer and Business Administration from AFEKA University.
Melvin is the founder of Solve Innovation Group. He proudly leads teams of strategists, makers, and consultants to help develop startups for growth, create value-focused scenarios for technology, and bring outcome-based innovation to market. In this role, Melvin applies over two decades of experience in combining marketing and technology to design original and innovative solutions.
Prior to founding Solve, Melvin ran strategy and research for IPG’s global media think-tank, IPG Media Lab. His work helped prove that consumer behavior, location, and value are just as important as algorithms and data to the development of media and technology products. His efforts resulted in a projected increase of $60mm in revenue per year for the firm.
From creating a comic character with DC Comics to sell toothpaste that headlined at ComicCon to developing a TEDx in Harlem for non-tech founders, Melvin is always interested in building creative strategies which also keep the balance between utility and value exchange for users and clients. He is passionate about creating more diverse funding sources for startups and maker communities that help create positive business and social outcomes. Melvin has raised over $6mm over the last two years to further these efforts.
Over his career he has worked on hundreds of brands including Bank of America, Mastercard, Lockheed Martin, HSBC, US Army, Carol’s Daughter, and Ford Motor Company, and brought successful tech brands/products to market like HSBC Direct, EZPass, Kairos, Keep the Change, Microsoft SYNC, and SafeSend.
Conor Burke is Managing Director at CPB Healthcare Consulting, an independent management consultancy that builds bridges between NHS systems and providers, innovators, health-tech companies, pharmaceuticals, and investors to help transform the delivery of health and care. CPB helps clients understand and navigate the healthcare market, shape and better position offers with healthcare buyers, and then create the right relationships that win more business.
He is a Non-Executive Director for Herts Urgent Care (HUC) who provides Integrated Urgent Healthcare and NHS Primary Care services across Hertfordshire, West Essex, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Bedfordshire & Luton. He is also a Mentor at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Health supporting health-tech start-ups and early-stage companies to grow.
Conor is a former NHS leader who began his career as an Occupational Therapist working as a clinician and then NHS manager in London. Until 2018 he was CEO of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Groups where he led a series of major performance, quality, and financial turnaround initiatives locally and across London.
As the Chair of the North East London STP Transformation Board and Co-Chair of the London Urgent & Emergency Care Improvement Board, he led the development of a new system model of urgent and emergency care as one of the 8 national vanguards. He knows how the NHS works at the “sharp-end” and how systems operate.
Joe Orr is the founder and president of Harvest Moon Innovations, a consulting firm focused on the insurance industry. Harvest Moon works hand-and-hand with insurance retail agencies, general agencies, carriers, lead aggregators, and web-based information verticals to deliver strategic business focus and planning, product development and distribution, and retention programs, to name a few resulting in tangible sustainable solutions.
Joe comes from a traditional media background in film, television, and theatrical marketing. He co-founded award-winning Fleet Street Pictures and went on to start the Cobalt Moon division of Fleet Street developing web marketing campaigns for Intel, Microsoft, Proctor and Gamble, MGM, US Olympic Committee, and others. He also engineered e-commerce applications for Fujitsu, Intel, and Microsoft.
Joe advised start-up Answer Financial. His prototype for insurance offering at Answer got him heavily involved in the digital insurance space and has informed his career ever since. At Answer, he became SVP of Product. During his tenure, he was responsible for e-commerce strategy, web product development, IT, interactive marketing, and product management for all LOBs.
From there, Joe acted as COO of Snap Insurance and was involved in all operations of the insurance process from marketing and web development to strategy and offshore call center implementation. He was the EVP of Insurance at Clearlink Insurance Agency managing all insurance operations and increased agency footprint from 4 agents to over 250 licensed professionals.
Innovative and passionate executive in advanced manufacturing services, with a demonstrated history of providing digital transformation solutions for the world’s largest manufacturers. Works collaboratively with internal and external partners, delivering innovative solutions for Automation, IT, Packaging, & Information Solutions applications with a focus on regulated industries. Entrepreneurially executed the growth of a startup organization into a market innovator while delivering positive business results for shareholders. With a deep technical understanding, significant business acumen and industry experience, he represents the next generation of business leaders in the advanced manufacturing space.
John has a passion for servant leadership focusing on enabling the success of all team members. He is an ardent supporter of his community with a focus on STEM education and enrichment. This includes engagement with the University of Cincinnati, including founding a partnership with the College of Engineering centered on STEM and community education and growth. John engages with transparency, as he promotes organizational growth and individual development, throughout his network.
John earned a Bachelor in Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton. He was named a Forty under 40 award winner by the Cincinnati Business Courier and an Engineering Leader Under 40 by Control Engineering magazine.
Michael Chock is the Chief Solutions Officer of SmartMedia Technologies. He is also a co-founder and strategic advisor at Fyllo, a data marketplace and cannabis company. Michael has a background in neuroscience and is fascinated by how humans interact with technology. His focus is to innovate the marketing and technology spaces while being mindful of its intersection with humanity.
Before this, Michael was the Executive Vice President of North American Sales at MEDIA iQ Digital Ltd. In this role, he oversaw the business growth and sales of the company. Michael was also a Sales Manager at Adconion Direct. He is an openly LGBT+ professional.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Neuroscience from Middlebury College.
Jessica Kriegel has been guiding global, national, Fortune 100 and other organizations across finance, technology, real estate and healthcare industries on how to create intentional cultures that accelerate performance for over 15 years.
After receiving her MBA, she became a global consultant for a human capital management solutions provider and noticed that highly-stressed leaders often failed to deliver against lofty financial goals. She knew that if these leaders could transform their cultures, performance and profitability would follow. But, because culture is often viewed as ‘woo’ and intangible, these leaders didn’t know where to begin. This is where Jessica stepped in. She set out on a personal mission to ‘quantify culture.’
Her doctoral research and consulting engagements with Oracle, Toyota, Lockheed Martin, Federal Reserve, and Bank of America to name a few, led to the Culture Equation, a tested model where strategy, combined with 8 tangible and measurable ‘Culture Dynamic Drivers’ empowers your people to deliver consistent results.
Kenneth Arthur is the Chief Commercial Officer at VisionID, an independent supplier of Mobile Computing, Identification and Bar-Coding solutions to all industry sectors throughout Ireland. VisionID Ltd. was formed to provide Barcode and Data Capture solutions in today’s “real-time” society. Whatever the industry sector, data capture technology can facilitate improved performance and efficiency and deliver a realistic ROI in a very short time-frame.
Kenneth has been a sales leader for over 20 years in B2B sales in blue-chip organisations, with a high level of technical competency in a variety of subjects backed up by sound sales and management skills. He has consistently delivered significant sales order and revenue growth from a finite number of customer accounts through strong technical knowledge of networking technologies and Managed Services and merging that with excellent relationships, up to and including CXO level.
Adam Williams is the Chief Revenue Officer of Liquid Web and Nexcess. Liquid Web is a hosting company totally devoted to web and cloud professionals, providing managed hosting products and services to over 45,000+ customers, spanning 150 countries. At Liquid Web, it has always been about people. It has always been personal. They are growing – fast. As Liquid Web’s Chief Revenue Officer, Adam oversees revenue operations for the Liquid Web and Nexcess brands. He joined the team in 2020.
Prior to his current position, Adam worked at Rackspace, a managed cloud company specializing in managing apps, data, security, and multiple clouds. Having worked his way up to Vice President & Strategic Alliance Executive, he previously served as a Senior Director of Sales & Marketing and as the Director of Strategic Partnerships, having spent over 11 years at the company. Prior, he served as the Founder & leader of 440Web.com, designing and hosting simple yet effective websites for small businesses.
Dr. Dean Bartles is a seasoned operations professional with four decades of management experience in manufacturing and technology. He is currently the President and CEO of the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group, Inc., a not-for-profit holding company of both the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and Advanced Manufacturing International, Inc. (AMI), a new subsidiary and sister company to NCDMM.
Since 2010, Dr. Dean Bartles served as a board member for NCDMM before joining as the President and Chief Executive Officer in May 2019. Prior to this, he served as the President of the National Tooling and Machining Association and was previously the Director of the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center at the University of New Hampshire.
Dr. Bartles was the founding Executive Director of the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute in Chicago and the Chief Manufacturing Officer of UI LABS. Dr. Bartles worked for General Dynamics Corporation for 30 years where he was responsible for setting up and running manufacturing operations in Egypt, Turkey, and the United States. Between 2001 and 2014, Dr. Bartles increased sales at General Dynamics Corporation from $135 million to over $600 million. Before his time at General Dynamics Corporation, Dr. Bartles worked for Fairchild Republic Company as an Industrial Engineer for approximately 5 years.
Bradley Channer is the CFO of RotoVR a VC backed, manufacturing e-commerce Virtual Reality gaming chair company. Bradley has over ten years of experience in creating and implementing business strategies, infrastructure, and change management, to help VC funded start-ups build infrastructure and execute on an exit strategy. As well as experience in sales and marketing, Bradley has worked with all sorts of financial models from SaaS businesses to manufacturing companies across sectors.
Bradley’s career journey has been full of unique experiences that shaped his professional expertise and knowledge. Bradley trained at W.A.A.P.A and the Royal Academy of Music and performed as a professional musician, film and TV actor. From this training, Bradley honed and developed his skills in communication, giving him the ability to speak and translate between Creative CEO and Finance VC.
Bradley founded his first business in 2009 and continued to work as an entrepreneur. After training to become a CIMA qualified Chartered Accountant, Bradley merged his consultancy, entrepreneurship, sales, marketing and accounting experience to become a CFO.
Brittain Ladd is Chief Supply Chain & Marketing Officer of Pulse Integration. He designs and implement supply chains that enable growth and create a competitive advantage. He also provides consulting on the topics of strategy, e-commerce, retail, M&A, logistics, and operations and provides high-level assessments of what a company is missing and WHY they're not getting the results they want. Brittain makes a professional recommendations for the best next steps a company should take now to take their business to the next level.
He has spent more than 15 years designing and implementing strategies for some of the largest companies in the world including Amazon, Walmart, Dell, Flipkart, Kroger, X5 Retail Group, and Google to name a few. He provides consulting to McKinsey, Bain & Company, and the Boston Consulting Group.
Attila Sükösd is the CTO & Co-Founder at Airtame, the wireless presentation and digital signage platform that makes screens smarter. During all his career, Attila has specialized in making the impossible a reality. He started programming at 11 when his parents gave him his first computer. Since then, he's been passionate about understanding how computers and other machines work.
He moved to Denmark with his family at a young age where he graduated from the Technical University of Denmark as a computer engineer. He has always been an entrepreneur at heart, and throughout his career, he has founded a number of startups, with Airtame being the biggest to date.
His expertise lies in building high-performing engineering teams, overseeing complex hardware and software products, creating out-of-the-box solutions, and guiding teams through difficult situations with calm, calculated decisions.
Attila is a board member and an advisor for a number of hardware/software-focused startups.
Kenneth Beck is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of CEO Connection, the only membership organization exclusively for mid-market CEOs of companies doing $100MM - $3B in annual revenue. His entrepreneurial spirit has been the guiding light throughout his career, leading him to launch and run several successful businesses and professional networking organizations.
Kenneth has served as the Chairman of The Wharton Club of New York since 2017 after twenty years of success as the board’s president. Since heading the 30,000+ member New York metropolitan area group, he has transformed the organization into an active association committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of Wharton alumni.
While earning his MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management at the Wharton School, Kenneth was Co-Founder and CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Student Federal Credit Union. This nationally recognized full-service financial institution that he created provides financial services to a large percentage of the Penn undergraduate student population and provides excellent hands-on business experience for Penn students.
Kenneth now serves as chair of its Board of Advisors. Kenneth is also an advisor on a variety of boards including Cornerstone Capital Group’s Global Advisory Board of Directors, First Generation Investors, New York Institute of Technology’s School of Management Dean’s Advisory Board, and the Penn Club of New York. Additionally, Kenneth frequently addresses business audiences and civic groups on various topics including enlightened self-interest (doing good while doing well), creating organizational infrastructures, and building membership organizations.
Alvaro Vaselli has been President & CEO of SKYDEX Technologies, Inc. since August 2019. As a Senior Global Business Executive, Alvaro has a 25+ year record of driving profitable growth in multiple B2B industries. Throughout his career, Alvaro’s roles and functions have included general management, business development, and sales & marketing. As a change agent and problem solver, his strengths include leadership, ability to influence, motivate, and execute with discipline. Alvaro enjoys motivating people while aligning them to meet strategic goals and enhance operational performance. He has a strong international background and speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Prior to SKYDEX, Alvaro was Founder & CEO of Nuvanna LLC, an online sleep products technology company. Before that, he was President of the Personal Care Division of Tredegar Corporation, a $1B industry leader in the B2B plastic films business. Alvaro has also held several ascending roles in companies such as DOW Chemical, ARCO/LyondellBasell, Foamex/FXI, and Alexander Proudfoot.
Sharon Reus is the President of CPG Agency. CPG is a full-service creative, experiential engagement and marketing agency. She leads a highly talented group in producing large-scale experiences for Fortune 500 companies such as Southwest Airlines, Ulta Beauty, O'Reilly Auto Parts and Carnival Corporation.
As a producer and creative strategist she has more than 25 years working with clients such as AB-InBev, Bridgestone, Sherwin-Williams, Butler Manufacturing, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen.
Sunil Gunderia serves as the Chief Innovation Officer and Head of Mastery & Adaptive Products at Age of Learning. As a product and strategy leader, Sunil works to develop and to commercialize innovative products across multiple distribution channels. Mastery products leverage learning and behavioral science research as well as artificial intelligence to personalize learning to improve educational outcomes for every child.
Before joining Age of Learning, Sunil ran his own advisory firm where he worked with entrepreneurs and executives in all aspects of strategy, product management, branding, and business development. Prior to his own firm, Sunil spent 11 years at The Walt Disney Company overseeing the development and global distribution of digital products, content, and applications across emerging platforms.
Sunil serves as the co-Chair of the Finance Committee on the board of Children’s Institute, a non-profit that provides services to transform the lives of over 26,000 children and families exposed to adversity and poverty in Los Angeles.
Michael Abernathy is the President and CEO at Buckeye State Credit Union, a Community Development Financial Institution in Ohio. Under his leadership, the company experienced its greatest year of profitability and eclipsed $1 Million in net income for the first time in company history. He also helped guide it out of a significant government oversight in 2018. Having worked as a business broker, franchise consultant, business consultant and in commercial lending and retail banking before pursuing his role at the credit union, Michael gained a deep understanding about how to rebuild a company. Today, he continues to use those lessons to create a path toward the credit union’s future.
Over the next few years, he aims to grow Buckeye’s geographic footprint to provide more services across Northeast Ohio and create more resources to reinvest in their company.
Lisa L. Levy loves a good puzzle. After witnessing the confusion that ensued after new technology systems were integrated into offices in the 90s, she didn’t panic. She saw an opportunity to establish effective processes that support employees and businesses grappling with evolving technology. Then a pattern emerged: internal teams kept failing to communicate with one another in the wake of change. To respond, Lisa founded Lcubed Consulting. As CEO of Lcubed, Lisa helps companies align people, processes, and technology to utilize agility as a strategic advantage and acknowledge change is a business constant. Her secret sauce to success is leveraging key elements of Project Management, Process Performance Management, Internal Controls, and Organizational Change Management to build teams with the skills and capabilities to drive strategic results.
In addition to Lcubed, Lisa is a Partner at Verigility, where she collaborates with the team when working with larger, more complex enterprise organizations. She’s also a Partner at the C-Suite Network, a space where executives connect, consult, and share expertise. Prior to her current roles, Lisa has held numerous positions in the vein of project management and consulting. She was a Trust Member and Contributing Writer for the Phoenix Business Journal and was Director of the Program Management Office at Norton LifeLock.
Greg Hooven is the president of MarketReach and oversees his team in the day-to-day operations and long-term strategy of growing their organization. Greg’s goal for every client is to make MarketReach feel like an extension of their own team. His team accomplishes this by getting to know the how, where, and why they operate, and not forcing them into their method of madness. It’s that trust and understanding that enables his team to make every client, every deliverable, and every conversation as effective as possible.
With over 14 years of experience at MarketReach, Greg has held several positions and has worked on marketing materials, campaigns, and assets for some of the largest tech companies in the world. He started out as a Junior Project Manager where he learned all aspects of the business, becoming a student, a resource, a reference, a sounding board, an expert, and a confidant. Soon after, Greg became the Director of Operations, Vice President of Operations, and finally President. He has supervised teams of 30+ people, managed client relationships, developed marketing initiatives, and oversaw company financials.
Prior to joining MarketReach, Greg was a Marketing Manager at Ezenia, Investment Presentation Project Manager at Fidelity Investments, Associate Editor at Desktop Engineering, and Senior Public Relations Coordinator at Performance Companies, Inc.
Ginny Clarke is CEO of Ginny Clarke, LLC. She provides unparalleled skills and insights to some of the world’s leading executive search firms and technology companies. As a seasoned executive recruiter, she brings a unique, holistic approach to leadership assessment, hiring, diversity recruiting, and talent management that is essential more now than ever. Ginny is a systems thinker who can deconstruct processes and behaviors to carefully assess organizational and individual capability. From there, she provides integrated solutions to affect change.
Before pursuing her own business, Ginny held senior leadership positions at Google and Spencer Stuart. At Google, she acted as Director, Executive Recruiting. In this role, she led the Diversity, Internal Mobility, and Non-Tech Recruiting teams. Her team of North American recruiters found and hired senior leaders (Directors +) for finance, sales, marketing, and other G&A functions across Google. She leveraged her expertise to build a scaled internal mobility program for Google’s senior leaders and designed much of the infrastructure that supports their executive recruiting function today. At Spencer Stuart, Ginny was a Partner who worked in the firm’s Financial Services and Financial Officer Practices and co-founded and led Spencer Stuart’s Global Diversity Practice.
John Roberts is the Co-Founder and CEO of Blockaviation, an organization he established to support aircraft residual values by creating the world first global registry for aircraft records.
John is a detail-oriented manager with a clear track-record for leading businesses to modernisation and success. His varied experience allows him to identify key industry challenges and spearhead the development of solutions.
John’s expansive career includes roles from Business Unit Director of Server and Storage Business for Acer Europe Middle East and Africa in Taiwan and Switzerland to having run his own successful businesses in Dublin.
As Global Brand President for Starcom Worldwide and member of the Publicis Media global leadership team, John Sheehy leads a global media agency focused on the power of Human Experience, fueled by the convergence of media, technology and creativity. In his role, John is responsible for global brand vision, client partnerships, product excellence, and culture, all driving the design of experiences people want and actions brands need.
Prior to joining Publicis Media, he was President of Global Operations at Starcom Mediavest Group, where he oversaw top client accounts and provided strategic direction and alignment spanning emerging and core markets. In addition, John served on the Global Product Committee, Global Content Practice and helped steward overall performance and growth.
Previously, John dedicated two decades to the Leo Burnett Company, where he served on both the U.S. and global executive boards. During this time he lived in Chicago as well as abroad in Mexico and London, honing his true passion and skill for client service with key relationships like the Kellogg’s business – a company with whom he still works closely today.
Janeesa Hollingshead is the Co-Founder of JJ Studio, a consulting boutique in Chicago that specializes in helping series A&B startups launch and grow their services. She spent the past decade working with companies, ranging in size from idea-stage startup to multi-billion-dollar post-IPO tech unicorns.
Janeesa worked at Uber, where she was responsible for launching and developing their ride business in the United States and Brazil and Uber Eats’ strategy and playbook in the Midwest in 2015 and 2016 respectively. As the first Uber Works operations team manager and Head of Expansion and Local Operations, Janeesa oversaw the initial or design, strategy, successfully transitioning the ops team from a single-city focus to a centralized + local operations team model to grow to $20mm in annualized revenue and positive variable contribution margin within 7 months of their public-facing launch.
Dominique is a real expert on digital transformation, having thoroughly understood the potential and opportunities of digitilization. He worked in a junior partner position and later as a Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company.
Since 2019 he works in Dennemeyer IP Consulting, where he is a board member as well as the Managing Director. He is specialized in leading transformation of the group for rapid company growth and internationalization; preparing strategic decisions on organizational set-up, as well as business areas to play; Leading and managing Intellectual Property and Innovation Consulting business; setting up Marketing campaign management for Consulting business; and bringing Patent and Trademark expertise to clients.
Gilda Scarfe is the CEO and Founder of Positive ED, a leading global education consultancy and people development training company founded in 2014.
Gilda is trained as a teacher, lawyer and positive psychology practitioner with a Masters in Education and a Doctorate in the conceptualization and application of mental toughness in education. Her research interests focus on building mental toughness and executive functioning in students and building a reliable measurement to evaluate it.
Gilda’s passion lies in finding effective ways for individuals to become the architects of their own success and wellbeing. She has a special interest in enhancing evidence-based knowledge for school interventions.
After 35 years in the travel industry, having the good fortune to travel to many places and experience things he would have never imagined, a personal fork-in-the-road led Justin Smith to believe there was a more productive way to approach travel, even luxury travel. It seemed to him that we were only looking at one side of the experience—our own. This thought and his personal journey at the time were what lead to the concept and creation of The Evolved Traveler.
Stephen Whiteley is the Co-Founder and CEO at Quicksilver Translate, a certified linguistic services company made up of highly qualified linguists, IT professionals and designers. The aim is to help their customers optimise and improve their multilingual documentation processes, offering linguistic services (translation, transcription, website localization, etc.) from and into any language.
With offices in Barcelona, Miami and Madrid, they provide translation (in all languages), editing and desktop publishing services for international corporations, managing and coordinating client projects so that their translation-related projects are totally "hassle-free".
Bryan Finnerty is a businessman who wears many hats: CEO of V1 Sports, Chief Giving Officer of the Opportunity Seed Foundation, CEO and Managing Partner of Galway Bay Apparel, and founding partner of High Velocity Sports Center (HV). The common thread through all of his roles is a passion for sports and bringing people together and a strong commitment to giving back to the local community.
Bryan brings to each of his roles a strong business acumen and a genuine desire to help others, which have been integral in quickly growing each of the organizations’ scopes and revenue streams.
Glen Day is the Founder and CEO of NVISNx, an innovative, smart data company that solves the challenges as to why breaches continue to happen and what makes privacy compliance so difficult. Founded in 2018, NVISNx’s Platform is changing the game to shifting business, Cyber and IT leaders by empowering them to better control their data (proactive) rather than the data controlling them (reactive).
Prior to NVISNx, he spent more than eight years at Ernst&Young LLP as a Cybersecurity & Privacy Partner with a strong emphasis on intellectual property (IP) protection and other high-value information assets.
As a retired US Navy Commander who specialized in Information Warfare, and as Los Angeles County’s first Chief Privacy Officer, Glen knows what it means to design and implement effective data controls in very large and complex organizations.
Leigh Morgan is a global executive and independent director whose mission is to build and scale high performing, purpose-based organizations that change the world for the better.
Known for her ability to lead organizations in complex international and domestic environments, her experience spans the private & public sectors including biopharma/healthcare, philanthropy, academia, and social enterprise.
Leigh is currently the Chief Strategy & Operating Officer at Nia Tero Foundation, a US-based, global social enterprise.
Prior to Nia Tero she was COO at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which had $37B in assets and annual revenue of $5B during her tenure.
As an investment professional with nearly two decades of experience, simplifying people’s financial lives is part of the job description. Leah starts by helping her clients develop a thorough understanding of where they currently are financially and she then asks them to think about where they want to be. To get them there, Leah begins by addressing and protecting their immediate financial needs and then focuses on building out intermediate and long-term financial plans all while creating the necessary accountability to achieve these goals.
Leah protects the things that are most important to her clients by devising customized portfolios designed to help them achieve their goals and make extremely important financial decisions that have long-term impacts. She focuses on building a lifelong relationship with her client to ensure future success.
Her financial background along with her two prestigious industry designations, the CFA and CFP®, relay her advanced knowledge of investments. However, understanding investments is only one side of the equation. The more important piece is ensuring that your clients are listened to, and their goals are understood.
Currently, her niche client market includes business owners and/or high-income earners who recognize that investments aren’ttheir specialty and know the importance of their time, especially when it comes to being financially secure and achieving their life goals. Leah also works with clients who are going through or have gone through a divorce. She provides the necessary guidance on financial settlement packages as well as recommendations of the division of assets. She utilizes financial planning tools to model the complexities of these settlements and are able to serve as an expert financial planning witness.
Lorenzo developed his 23-year career within the financial industry in New York, London, and Madrid working for both institutional clients and Global Family Offices in equity and derivatives transactions.
After his early years at Barclays/BZW and McKinsey&Co, he moved to Goldman Sachs, first as a trader and then as a salesperson in New York and London. Lorenzo was responsible for and spearheaded some of the most relevant transactions in Southern Europe during this time, first as a market maker and then as a sales captain in many IPOs. He co-started and developed the underwriting business in this region among institutional clients.
In 2012, Lorenzo moved to UBS in Madrid. He worked for and structured the portfolios of the high-yielding clients of the bank. He played a fundamental role in structuring and finding the best possible buyer on the sale of his clients’ industrial assets.
In recent years, he has led the efforts in the structuring and financing of some of the best performing local Private Equity funds.
Currently, Lorenzo is managing partner at WIF Capital, an investment platform specializing in greenfield infrastructure with a particular focus on water & sanitation (“WASH”), as well as sustainability and health (waste, mini-hydros, and hospitals), in small to medium-sized projects.
Lorenzo holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master’s in Business Administration from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.
Steve Taplin is the CEO of Sonatafy, a premier IT services firm that provides its clients with expertise in Cloud Solutions, Web and Mobile Applications, E-Commerce, Big Data, DevOps Practices, QA, IoT, and Machine Learning. He is an Official Member of the Forbes Technology Council and is a frequent contributor to their online publication. He is also an Official Member of the Alliance of Chief Executives and Executive Board Member of a Cloud Computing Managed Services Provider.
Prior to working at Sonatafy, Steve was the Vice President, Strategic Pursuits at DXC Technology. Steve was also Vice President, Solution Executive at IBM, President and CEO of TAPCO Private Equity Firm, and Sales Leader at IBM. He received a BS in Management Information Systems from Northern Illinois University and a MBA from DePaul University.
Hazem Mulhim's business was born on a street-side shop thousands of miles away from epicenters of technology. He started it in Amman, Jordan 35 years ago, and EastNets now is a recognized global developer of financial solutions serving 1000 financial institutes on five continents.
His career began with Siemens in Kuwait where he first saw how computing saved the medical industry. He had just graduated with a Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering and Medical Electronics from Bulgaria in 1980. He also hold a Certificate of Advanced Management Program (AMP) from the prestigious Institute of INSEAD, France and an OWP from IMD Lausanne, Switzerland.
While in Kuwait, the IT industry was starting to take off in the US and elsewhere, and Hazem foresaw how computers would dominate our future.He applied for work in the US in 1982, and it was there that he developedhis deeper insights into technology and entrepreneurship.
Hazem's journey has been dotted with a lot of growing pains and sacrifices. Throughout his career, he had to pivot with the times to ensure his business survived. Since 1984, EastNets has been transforming. They have shifted from smart cards to networks and computers, and finally to provider solutions for the critical operations of anti-money laundering (AML), KYC, payments and antifraud.
Survival eventually meant global expansion, and the fastest track forward was to acquire an entity with access to new markets. His choice in 2007 would rest on SIDE International, a leader in AML solutions based in Belgium. In 2018, a patent was published in the USA for designing a system for cross border remittances while securing financial regulatory compliance.
With fresh blood injected in EastNets, they penetrated new markets, winning multiple prestigious international awards. In 2017, Chartis ranked EastNets as Category Leader in its RiskTech Quadrants, the industry’s leading report on financial crime and risk management.
Currently, their teams are optimizing solutions with artificial intelligence and blockchain capabilities. In no small part, EastNets success is its dedication to investing in competitive human resources.
Hazem joined Rewell in 2016 as the executive committee chairman. Today, the Society is training more Jordanians and building more capacity for women entrepreneurs in underprivileged communities.
Michael Bor is an experienced entrepreneur with over 20 years in finance, automotive wholesale and retail, fleet management and leasing, vehicle remarketing, technology, business development, sales, mergers and acquisitions, and management.
Currently, Michael is founder and CEO of CarLotz, a high growth start-up that’s revolutionizing the way consumers and commercial vehicle remarketers (leasing companies, banks and financial institutions, and large dealership groups) sell their vehicles...at retail versus wholesale. Michael founded CarLotz with two partners and has raised five rounds of angel, seed, traditional bank, specialty finance, and institutional capital (both equity and debt) to grow the business. In 2021, CarLotz became a public company through a SPAC merger and now trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LOTZ. Michael is also the Founder and Chairman of Orange Grove Fleet Solutions, a commercial fleet vehicle leasing and fleet management company.
Prior to founding CarLotz, Michael was a Director in the Transportation and Logistics Group at Harris Williams & Co., a leading middle-market Mergers and Acquisitions advisory firm, where he worked for 7 years. Prior to Harris Williams, Michael was an investment banker with Lehman Brothers and a financial fraud investigator with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Michael's experience includes long-term assignments in New York, Tokyo, London, and now Richmond, VA where he currently lives.
Michael serves on the Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer Board. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS cum laude in Finance from Lehigh University.
Stacey is a Certified Professional Coach (Leadership, Career Growth) and Communications Consultant with extensive experience in advertising, media, entertainment, journalism, luxury, tourism, travel, communications, and financial services.
Modern-day leadership can be lonely and even isolating. She partners with leaders (and organizations) that want to drive next-level results and more happiness. Stacey leverages her pragmatic, feet-on-the-street business experience to co-create solutions that help leaders level up their careers, teams, businesses, and lives.
Prior to becoming a professional leadership coach and consultant, Stacey held leadership positions in the advertising and media industry for more than 20 years – with companies including American Express, Time Warner, Fast Company, Meredith Corporation, and Scholastic.
She coaches teams, leaders, executives, and high-potentials at organizations including Google, Meredith Corporation, Egon Zehnder, Mercer Healthcare, Amazon, Piaget, Delta Dental, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York University, Chanel, Random House, LVMH, Sesame Street Workshop, Novartis, Prudential, Consumer Reports, Fortune, Post Foods, StartUp Institute, Marsh & McLennan, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Media Lab, Random House, Blackstone, Deloitte, Legal Zoom, Bloomberg Media, and EY.
Stacey received her B.S. in Advertising from Syracuse University (S.I. Newhouse School of Communications) and completed a digital media from Rutgers University.
Dr. Arwinder Judge is Chief Clinical Officer at Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI), where he’s responsible for developing, implementing, and leading programs that support the dentists who own and operate Aspen Dental-branded practices.
A member of ADMI’s executive leadership team, Dr. Judge serves as a clinical liaison to nearly 1,200 dentists across the country, providing professional development, support and mentorship to dentists at various stages of their careers, from new dentists to experienced professionals. In his role, he leads a team of clinical support directors who onboard and acclimate new doctors to Aspen Dental, while also helping Aspen Dental practice owners grow and expand their practices.
Dr. Judge is a frequent speaker who plays a leadership role in the company’s recruitment efforts as well as for doctor development programs. A staunch supporter of continuing dental education, he also serves as chairperson on ADMI’s credentialing committee and served on the national advisory board for CMA Insurance.
Dr. Judge is active as a member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, Fifth District Dental Society, and Onondaga Dental Association. He was previously a member of Empire Dental Political Action Committee, Indian Dental Association, and Oswego Dental Association, where he was a member of the Peer Review Committee. Dr. Judge has been recognized twice by the New York State Dental Association for his dedication to the profession and patient care.
Before joining ADMI in 2008, Dr. Judge owned and operated several dental practices, and was president at East West Management Services.
He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from New York University College of Dentistry and holds a certificate from the Executive Management Program from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.
Anas Chbib is one of the most respected leaders in the security industry, known for his unmatched business ethics, inspirational entrepreneurial spirit, and fierce desire to offer organizations worldwide highly-secured environments in order to ensure business continuity and better service.
Chbib founded and grew AGT into an admired and successful security company with his innovative management techniques. His achievements are highly respected in the security industry, and as a result, leading corporations, government institutions, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies worldwide have partnered with AGT to face evolving security threats. This includes National Security consulting projects for several governmental entities as well as AGT as the lead consultancy of the largest Digital Forensics Laboratory in the EMEA region.
Anas has always been defined by his visionary leadership style, his strength of will, and the necessary knowledge to achieve long-term goals. A focused individual with strong influential skills, Anas’ unique ability to inspire his team helped positioned AGT as a strong player in this challenging industry. In 2020, AGT has been awarded the MEA Business Awards 2020 as the Cyber Security Training Consultancy of the Year.
Anas holds a Business Administrations and Computer science from the University of Cologne.
David started out his working life performing mostly hospitality work, and it was there he learned the criticality of great service and personal consideration. He later doves into the automotive industry, a place where hospitality, ethics and a true commitment to customer service were desperately needed and nearly unheard of, for the most part.
One of the companies he operates, (www.KellerBros.com), was named the sole National Excellence Award Winner in 1999. Since then, Keller Bros. Inc. has consistently won award after award while growing by millions (per year) in revenue those first few years until the location reached capacity.
These awards and referrals led other business owners to him, seeking similar change in their organizations. After helping a few of them and realizing the formula and systems they had developed in their own small business were proving to be successful everywhere, they formed Auto Profit Masters.
David soon realized that their number 1 challenge after becoming synchronized and operationally smooth was finding or creating affordable marketing and advertising that WORKED, so "The Automated Marketing Group LLC" was conceived.
The POS & shop mgmt technology at shop owners' disposal was about 20-25 years old with no noticable improvements. It took multiple programs to address EACH vehicle, and they were all slow, burdensome, and expensive. There is where the greatest accomplishment of David's career began. SHOP 4D (patents pending) uses Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in every aspect of auto repair while eliminating the need for multiple subscriptions to other products. Your POS now incl wiring diagrams, parts ordering, electronic inspections, it's integrated with Quick books and cc processing, and SHOP 4D is the most intelligent, inter-connected and fastest solution on the planet!
Donald Williams is EVP and CDO of Horizon Media, the world’s largest independent marketing services provider, and manages all technical, performance, content, and commerce, capabilities. As head of digital strategy and operations, he manages 7 direct reports, and a team of +350 employees with established capabilities in New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto. He works closely with C-suite, senior-level marketing and IT leaders of more than 120 Fortune 100 companies in retail, financial services, CPG, technology, automotive, restaurant, media, healthcare, and travel industries.
Prior to becoming CDO, Donald was the Vice President of Digital Strategy where he oversaw digital and collaborated with brand planning to integrate existing digital capabilities. Before coming to Horizon Media, Donald was a Digital Supervisor at Ignited where he managed strategic partnerships and business relationships with the agency’s key clients, including Sega, Konami and Activision gaming companies. He also worked as a Digital Supervisor at Carat Global and was a Marketing Coordinator for MullenLowe (formerly Lowe Worldwide) in NYC.
Donald received a B.A. in Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carolyn Treasure is the co-founder of Peachy, the first science-based wrinkle prevention brand, offering preventative Botox, prescription retinoids, and daily-use SPF. Peachy believes that wrinkle treatment and prevention should be as straightforward as the data behind it. Based on that, they offer three scientifically-demonstrated methods to treat and prevent wrinkles with their own uniquely formulated prescription retinoids, preventative Botox and daily-use SPF.
Carolyn has achieved the title of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) by Harvard Medical School with cum laude distinction for academic research and during her years of study she was the Co-president of Prevention, Health, Awareness and Choice through Education and published in multiple peer-reviewed medical journals.
Peter Kolarov is the Founder and CEO of Crayonic, a cybersecurity startup launched in 2015 focused on solving problems of proving the true identity of people and things in the digital domain.
Peter is an experienced entrepreneur and technologist who spent the past 15 years architecting, developing and selling award-winning electronic signature and IAM solutions to global customers in finance. He also speaks at different events and hackathons on topics of electronic signatures, self-sovereign identities, secure decentralized authentication and real-world blockchain applications.
Prior to the launch of Crayonic, Peter worked for Anasoft APR (2006-2015) as a senior Solution Architect focusing on the cybersecurity field of Identity and Access Management and digital signatures.
In 2003, he launched a mobile software development company and developed multiple projects such as an interactive TV platform and TV station that sold later to a Norwegian TV network.
He co-founded his first startup in 2000 (Strings Inc., Seattle, WA) around unique variable data printing and templating technology that he developed for PDF print-ready documents. He sold the company to EFI/Printcafe in 2001.
Prior to this, in 1994, he joined a startup video game development company in Redmond, WA, where he led the software development team creating multiple high-profile titles across different platforms such as the Harry Potter series.
Peter was born in former Czechoslovakia. He studied Electrical Engineering in Bratislava, Slovakia and at the University of Nevada, Reno and graduated at the top of his class.
Mr. Jesal Doshi takes a vision and brings it to life through a meticulously crafted strategy. He identifies early opportunities and by inspiring his teams to think holistically; he ensures that these opportunities are converted into actions. He also believes in storytelling that inspires action which has led him to his opportunity as a TEDx speaker. He is passionate about climate change and saving lives by providing solutions in underserved locations.
Mr. Jesal Doshi Deputy CEO of B Medical Systems, a global medical refrigeration device manufacturer, possesses a wealth of knowledge in private equity, economic insights, medical technology and corporate strategy. Since joining the company in 2015, Mr. Doshi has developed and implemented several initiatives that have transformed B Medical Systems from a regional/niche player to one of the most innovative companies in the medical refrigeration industry. Mr. Doshi was instrumental in the strategic geographic expansion of B Medical Systems into the United States and India and has launched several initiatives to extend the company’s reach into new markets and customer segments, thereby contributing significantly to the growth of B Medical Systems.
Before joining B Medical Systems, Mr. Jesal Doshi worked in private equity managing investments for a fund with US$5 billion of capital.
He moved from private equity to B Medical Systems, with a vision to save lives and have a lasting impact. He has also been on the boards of several companies in India, Malaysia, Singapore, Europe, and the US. He has lived and worked across India, South East Asia, Europe, and the US.
Cassi Chandler has led a distinguished career as an innovative strategist and investigator, identifying and addressing intelligence, financial crimes, cyber and fraud risks, along with regulatory and reputational risks in the federal government and the banking industry. She is currently President & CEO of Vigeo Alliance, which partners with businesses to grow emerging leaders, retain diverse talent and build an inclusive culture that thrives. Cassi also serves as an independent federal monitor with the NYPD and she is an Adjunct Professor for Intelligence and Terrorism courses at Pace University’s Masters in Public Safety and Homeland Security Graduate Program. She is a member of the Board of Trustees at Loyola University New Orleans and an instructor at the Pacific Coast Banking School.
Previously, Cassi was Senior Vice President for Business Operations at Bank of America, where she was responsible for building an integrated framework to identify, evaluate and assess emerging regulatory risks and the operational effectiveness of enterprise coverage areas. She developed enterprise-wide teams and analytic processes to identify cybercrimes, fraud trends and consumer risks. She also served on the Global Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board. Before joining the bank, Cassi spent 23 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where she directed white collar crimes, financial crimes, terrorism, cybercrimes investigations and foreign intelligence activities. She led the FBI’s training division, redesigned the Bureau’s health care fraud and its criminal and domestic terrorism intelligence programs, and was appointed to the U.S. Senior Executive Service as the agency’s first black female Special Agent Assistant Director and the Bureau’s first female National Spokesperson and director of Public Affairs. She retired as Special Agent in Charge of the Norfolk, Virginia FBI Field Office.
Cassi has received awards such as the Senior Executive Service Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive under President George W. Bush, the National Center for Women & Policing’s “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” award and the Norfolk NAACP Trailblazer Award. She served on the U.S. Marine Corps Red Team, which monitored the Corps’ assessment of expanding infantry officer roles to women and has served on many charitable and diversity boards. Cassi earned her BA from Louisiana State University and her JD from Loyola University School of Law. She is a member of the League of Women Voters, Rotary Club International, and serves on the Board of the LSU Alumni Association.
This week we caught up with Sara who founded Vin Social. The mission is to create a better way for curious consumers to become wine-confident and discover the best small-production, sustainably-crafted wines of the world that industry insiders drink at their own tables. And to show reverence to these talented, purpose-driven producers by telling their stories authentically and introducing them to an audience that is thirsty to learn. As a former creative director in the NY fashion industry, Sara created Vin Social drawing from a decade of experience in both the wine and fashion industries. Sara’s approach to curation combines storytelling with seasonal trend-spotting and a values-driven lens to create sensory experiences designed to bring the wine lifestyle and the human stories behind the bottles to life.
This week, we caught up with Jessica Nemmers, Chief Security Officer of Elevate Credit. Prior to her role as CSO in the financial industry, Jessica built a comprehensive security program for a Fortune 500 manufacturing company, focused on the protection of critical systems on business and Operational Technology (OT) networks at more than 230 sites worldwide. With over 24 years in the IT industry, Jessica has led IT teams in the US, India, Romania, and Mexico and held both technical and non-technical positions, which has allowed her to leverage her unique ability to translate technical solutions to non-technical audiences.
Jessica has been recognized as a an honoree of the 2020 Dallas Business Journal’s Women in Technology Awards, included in D Magazine’s “500 Most Influential Business Leaders in Dallas/Ft. Worth,” and is a co-author of “The CISO Mentor.” Jessica is an active member of the cybersecurity community in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and continues to champion causes to address the cyber security talent shortage and to promote opportunities for women in cyber security careers.
Prashant Nema, the Global CIO of Arch Capital Group, is an accomplished and highly effective technology strategist and digital transformation agent. He is dedicated to creating agile, responsive IT infrastructure to help businesses become more efficient, intuitive, and profitable. Prashant is especially well-versed in the financial services sector, banking, and insurance, where he has devoted the past 15 years of his career.
Possessing a strong engineering background, Prashant has previously held positions at BP, Xoriant, and Oracle in areas including product engineering and service and software provider roles. He was also the CTO and CIO at Silicon Valley Bank.
Prashant’s areas of expertise include:
• Integrating digital investments with technology to promote growth, differentiation, and value to build successful companies
• Agile software product development for private and established public companies
• Technology transformation for banking, insurance, and global companies aiming to maximize their use of technology in a dynamic industry
Prashant holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Engineering.
Trevan Ross is the Chief Human Resources and Administrative officer at Community Health Choice. Trevan’s career experience includes HR leadership roles in a variety of industries across the healthcare spectrum, including hospitals, managed care, and biotechnology. Prior to joining Community Health Choice, Trevan was the Vice-President, Human Resources at Superior HealthPlan (a division of Centene Corporation). While at Superior, Trevan oversaw the growth of the workforce by over 1000%, supporting the company’s business expansion from two service lines to eight, including establishing a physical presence in previously-unserved geographic regions as well as supporting a number of mergers and acquisitions. Trevan led the HR team in the development and implementation of leadership development & talent assessment program, improved talent acquisition, increased retention, and led HR organizational change initiatives resulting in improved service and greater customer satisfaction. Before transitioning into managed care at Superior HealthPlan, Trevan was an HR manager at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. While at M.D. Anderson, he supported a broad spectrum of operational and research departments at the Institute, most notably directly supporting the Chief Operations Officer and all clinic outpatient operations. In this role, Trevan was heavily involved in the strategic planning and execution of HR support for seven remote/satellite locations, as well as several collaborative and co-branded initiatives including Banner Health of Arizona. Trevan holds both a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.
Today we caught up with Shani Shoham, a creative CRO/COO with vast hands-on experience in building high-performance sales, marketing and operations teams. Successfully scaled a Lightspeed venture backed company from 5 customers and 6 employees to over 100 customers, 40 employees, 1600 leads/month while leading 2 rounds of funding and 4x YoY ARR growth.
Mike Fisher is an advanced television strategist with over ten years experience in business development, product and ad-sales marketing, client solutions, and research analysis. With a deep understanding of the advanced media landscape, emerging technologies, and traditional television, Mike is continually defining innovative and insightful ways to leverage Advanced TV solutions to fit the needs of clients and partners, while keeping brand messaging top-of-mind and relevant to the viewer.
Eric Shepherd is the Co-Founder of Talent Transformation, a member-driven organization promoting best practices via conferences, webinars, podcasts, articles, white papers, research, and conversations. He is an accomplished leader of international businesses and associations focused on talent, assessments, and success. Eric recently stepped away from a CEO role where he worked to build a SaaS company into a multi-million-dollar international assessment software business.
This week we caught up with Erin Kapczynski. She is the current CMO and Managing Director of Kontrol Media – helping companies of all sizes and stages, from enterprise to pre-launch startups with their most strategic, company-defining needs as well as hands-on execution to the smallest detail. Erin has built her career as a marketing executive in media, technology and advertising. Currently serving as consultant and advisor to leading Silicon Beach startups and mid-stage businesses in adtech, Erin is helping to grow the next wave of unicorns. She has helped the likes of Demand Media (now LeafGroup), MomentFeed, System1, Ranker and Greenfly tell their stories and get new customers. Erin’s passion for marketing centers on looking at how a business can transform and grow, leveraging data and user experience, while building customer trust. Erin helps clients plan and execute customer acquisition, content creation, and branding—often tying these pieces together to generate growth.
This week, we caught up with Cynthia Chen. She has a built a reputation as a global consumer goods leader and a fearless business transformer. She also has driven double-digit growth of multi-billion dollar businesses in North America, Europe & Asia Pacific. Cynthia has a proven track record of driving significant business and shareholder value across food, beauty, retail, health & wellness sectors.
JM Ryerson is an entrepreneur who has been building companies and leading sales teams for over 16 years. JM is also the co-founder and CEO of Let’s Go Win, a company dedicated to helping people around the world live their best lives. He has spent his career focused on enriching the lives of others while continuing to educate himself on best practices in leadership, vulnerability, and teamwork. JM’s great passions are helping his team members lead a life of fulfillment and become vulnerable and open to what life has in store for them. His ultimate goal is to give others the tools that will allow them to transcend their self-limiting beliefs. There is nothing more inspiring than to watch someone achieve more than they could ever imagine. That is why JM considers it a real privilege to be a part of other people's incredible journeys. JM lives in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife, Lisa, and their two amazing boys.
This week we caught up with Yildiz Blackstone, a force in fashion industry. Yildiz is the Co-Founder of Yildiz Aylin, a new approach to modern retailing with true fashion insiders. A highly curated hub for designer discovery and a community built around creative style exploration.
Today we caught up with Oliver B. Libby, a Managing Partner and co-founder of Hatzimemos / Libby, a strategy and venture firm based in New York City. Founded in 2009, H/L is dedicated to accelerating companies, focusing on high-growth businesses that add value to society. H/L is a new kind of venture firm; its unique Growth Catalyst model is designed to help portfolio companies and their leaders achieve the next stage of their success through active and regular engagement by H/L partners and their network. Mr. Libby chairs the Board of The Resolution Project, Inc., a non-profit organization based in New York City which he co-founded in 2007. Through its Social Venture Challenges, held at leading youth conferences around the world, Resolution identifies undergraduate students who wish to launch new social ventures. The resulting Resolution Fellowships provide dynamic, hands-on mentorship and grants to implement their social ventures— a full ecosystem of support that empowers the recipients to become socially-responsible leaders. To date, hundreds of Resolution Fellows are working on diverse ventures in high-impact fields and have benefitted well over 1.5 million people to-date in over 75 countries on all six inhabited continents, including all across the United States. Mr. Libby is a Presidential Leadership Scholar, a Milken Young Leader, a Concordia Summit Advisor, a member of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth Advisory Council, a founding GLG Social Impact Fellow, a NationSwell Councilmember, an Advisory Board member at Project HEAL, and a guest judge for The Hult Prize and Echoing Green. Mr. Libby was also a Foundation Trustee and Chair of the Admissions Committee of the Harvard Club of New York City, as well as a member of the Advisory Council of the Clinton Global Initiative.
Scott Henderson is the Head Dot Connector and Co-Founder of Doing Good Works, a certified Benefit Corporation that is utilizing proven market models to create positive, scalable change for youth impacted by the foster care system. The company’s Purpose Printery model supports workforce development and job preparation, while the Foster Greatness team is focused on improved life outcomes for mission youth, at the same time.
This week, we caught up with Vin Singh, a dynamic visionary leader who skillfully operates strategically while balancing ambiguity in innovation with execution toward intended goals. Adept at translating complex information into easy to understand, yet comprehensive actionable plans.
We caught up with Monique Morrow, an TedX Speaker and recognized as Forbes top 50 Women globally in Tech 2018. Monique is also in Women Know Cyber, 100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime book, Steve Morgan and Di Freeze. Her greatest success has been in infusing a big-picture perspective that helps engineers and business leaders understand how existing and future technologies align with the needs of business, government, non-profits, and society-focused organizations.
Elizabeth is a business leader with over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, management, and media. An innovative media professional, Elizabeth has a proven track record of achieving goals through simplifying the complex, cutting through the noise, and driving transformation across multiple functions and teams.
Currently, Elizabeth is the VP US Field Sales Verizon Media. Before her current role she was Head of Global Strategic Partnerships at Snap, Inc. She joined Snap as Head of New York Ad Sales . Elizabeth previously served as the Executive Vice President of Ad Sales Strategy at Viacom, Inc. Her expertise in marketing, leadership, and media comes from several years experience, as she was President at MAGNA Global, Inc. and GSM Senior Vice President of Syndication Ad Sales at 20th Television, a division of 20th Century Fox. Prior to 20th Television, Elizabeth was SVP and Director of National Broadcast for Starcom Worldwide, EVP of Advertising Sales at Universal Television, opened Fox in Chicago as VP of Sales, worked as an Account Executive at Tribune Entertainment company, and started her career at CBS as an Account Service Representative.
Louis Efron is a globally recognized thought leader, speaker, writer and award-winning Fortune 200 people executive. He is the Founder and CEO of The Voice of Purpose, a human resources and leadership development company helping organizations and individuals around the world build high-performing, purpose-based cultures and lives.
Louis has lived and worked throughout the US, Europe, Africa, and Asia. His career credits include VP of Teammate Experience for the Fortune 200 medical company, DaVita, Head of Global Employee Engagement for Tesla, International VP of HR for JDA Software, VP of HR for the Fortune 300 medical device company, Stryker and Broadway theatre. He currently serves on the Advisory Board for the electric vehicle charging company, Go-Station, Ashford University, Forbes School of Business and Technology and on the Board of his charity, World Child Cancer USA.
We caught up with Robert Wallstrom, an experienced leader who is focused on positioning organizations for purpose-driven success. He is a retail executive with extensive brand management expertise, proven leadership abilities and a record of driving growth. As an advocate for the power of business to create positive influence and outcomes for people and communities, Wallstrom places a unique focus on building organizations with strong cultures that strive to positively impact all stakeholders. Wallstrom has led Vera Bradley as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2013, successfully executing the company’s business transformation while also championing corporate social responsibility, associate engagement and philanthropy initiatives. Wallstrom expanded the Vera Bradley, Inc. portfolio in 2019 with the acquisition of lifestyle brand Pura Vida. He remains focused on building a company of purpose-driven, digitally native lifestyle brands.
This week we caught up with Stephen Mayer. With his background as a seasoned industry strategist, expert facilitator, and a licensed engineer in four states experienced in multi-cultural business performances, Stephen created marketing and business development strategies for professional service firms who want to Win More Work, Increase Profitability, and Build Lasting Relationships. I show companies how to compete at the top of their game in an industry that is relentlessly changing.
This week we caught up with the President and CEO at LifeGuides, a transformative platform for conscious leaders and values-driven cultures. He leads and support dynamic growth businesses with a focus on serving all stakeholders, using business as a force for good in the world.
Aaron Montgomery is an innovative leader and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years experience in strategy, operations, sales, and talent management. Aaron is the Co-Founder of CarLotz, a high growth start-up that is disrupting the used vehicle sales market through its innovative consignment store model and customer-focused culture. Aaron is also an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and a speaker on simplifying complexity, lean start-up, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Humayun “Hank” Chaudhry is a physician, medical educator, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) of the United States, which represents the nation’s state medical licensing boards and co-sponsors the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). Dr. Chaudhry brings his background in public health, and keen interests in federal and state health policy, medical education, medical licensure and discipline to his position to bring healthcare to greater heights. Within the FSMB, he is working to advance the interstate compact for medical licensure and policy recommendations related to artificial intelligence and patient safety.
This week, we caught up with Jordan Bartlet, the Co-Founder and Director of Good at Doing Good Works, a certified B-Corporation that provides resources and opportunities for young people aging out of foster care. It is a business built on being kind, loving more, and doing good, proving that you can be profitable for shareholders and stakeholders at the same time.
Jordan is an example for those that have been willing to give up traditional executive payouts to dedicate their lives to building businesses that support all levels of employees and the community around them. Jordan is dedicated to supporting the world around him while leading a brand that supports the lives & livelihoods of its employees, just the same. When you do more good, love more, and guide with kindness as your compass, your business can truly be a force for meaningful, intentional transformation across communities.
This week, we caught up with Brigette Wolf, a forward-thinking disruptor of the snacking space. She is committed to reorienting the way the world views snacking by making it a more holistic and wellness-oriented experience. Currently, Brigette is the Global Head of SnackFutures Innovation, Mondelēz’s latest and most advanced innovation program that is pioneering the company’s aggressive global growth approach. She has played a critical role as an architect of the multi-functional ecosystem, utilizing the skillsets of top internal talent in collaboration with cutting-edge external partners across the globe, paving the way for the future of snacking. Coming from nearly two decades of work in marketing with experience in CPG training and investment banking, Brigette brings a diverse set of experiences to the table. She specializes in P&L management, global innovation, customer marketing and channel development and has been responsible for managing P&Ls totaling over $200M while leading global cross-functional teams. Some of the leading brands that Brigette has worked with include Oreo and DiGiorno.
This week, we caught up with Steffen Horst. His agency, Symphonic Digital, helps owners scale performance-based digital marketing easily, without the risk of adding permanent overhead or trying to manage an army of freelancers.
Melva Benoit is also the founder and president of The Marian Dupree Group, an innovative insights and solutions company that provides strategic advisory services around consumer insights, content and product development. In addition, TMDG provides Brand Strategy, Business Development, and Custom Research services. Drawing on an extensive career in market research for some of the world's most notable brands, Melva specializes in helping organizations understand both consumer actions and consumer mindsets, blending qualitative and quantitative data.
Widely known as a public relations guru and a brand whisperer, Rembrandt Flores' celebrity studded and buzz-worthy events earn unparalleled attention for direct-to-consumer brands. Rembrandt has been part of a diverse portfolio of successful companies over the last 15 years. is a disruptor, super-connector and conversation starter who's garnered media attention for brands such as Diageo, LG mobile, Casper, Moon, Away, Macy’s, ASICS, VEVO, Oakley, Sonos, Cameo, Neon Carnival and Electronic Arts to name a few.
Eric Fossel is the CEO of BullseyeTx, the CEO of ImmunoOncholytics LLC, and Director of Research & Development at Novilla Pharmaceuticals. A lifelong researcher, Eric has devoted himself to furthering medicine, particularly the fields of pain management and cancer treatment. Eric has held assistant and associate professorships in the departments of Biophysics and Radiology at Harvard Medical School. Following his extensive academic career, Eric founded Strategic Science and Technologies in 1994. As CEO, he saw breakthroughs in transdermal drug delivery. Eric also holds about 3 dozen patents.
This week, we caught up with Jarie Bolander. He has over 20 years of experience bring innovative products to market. This gives him a unique perspective on the power of storytelling for businesses.
Bonin Bough is one of the foremost-awarded marketing executives in the world, the host of CNBC’s Cleveland Hustles, and the author of Txt Me (646) 759-1837.
As one of the youngest-c-suite executives at a Fortune 50 Company, he has worked for billion-dollar CPG brands including Mondelez and PepsiCo before starting Bonin Ventures - a growth accelerator that helps businesses of all shapes and sizes achieve revenue growth faster than they ever believed possible.
Lori is an experiential marketing executive whose StoryTech initiative pairs brands, storytellers and technology companies together to create experiences that foster business success. StoryTech's trends briefings, curation & tour products are well known globally through work CES, NAB, NATPE and IBC to name a few.
We just caught up with John, the CEO and Executive Chairman of NatureBox, a nationally-recognized, tech-enabled CPG Company established in 2011. NatureBox has sold over 3MM snackboxes to consumers and corporations and maintains the largest collection of Wellness snacks infused with adaptogenic plant-based ingredients to help people live better, more balanced lives.
We caught up with Mark, the Chief Marketing Officer of Gooten, a globally distributed production and logistics company transforming the way online brands manufacture and fulfill merchandise to their customers. He is responsible for all facets of marketing including branding, content marketing, customer acquisition, and loyalty programs.
This week we are catching up with Dave Rosner, the EVP and Head of Marketing at Collab, the most watched independent digital content network. With nearly 20 years of experience in both B2B and B2C strategy, marketing, sales, digital, PR, creative, content, influencer marketing and innovation, Dave is an expert in navigating the changing media landscape and connecting with consumers.
Larry Harris is the Founder of Alpha Precision Media, an omni-channel delivery company that leverages full-funnel commerce strategies to deliver data-based advertising campaigns that help brands and media buyers achieve their business goals. Larry has a deep passion for digital media and excels in, not only identifying audiences’ focus and behavior, but also in building effective and collaborative teams. Bringing over 20 years of extensive knowledge in the AdTech industry, Larry is an expert in digital and e-commerce strategy, performance-based video advertising, customer opportunity analysis, omni-channel marketing, cultural change and executive coaching, and transformational technology.
This conversation with Carmen Perez Andrade of Surexport made me very hungry! Carmen's incredible team at Surexport makes sure that delicious strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries continue to be in your shopping bags during this pandemic.
Debbie Drutz is the President of Novus Canada, North America’s premiere Print and OOH Specialist agency. Bringing over 20 years of extensive knowledge in the industry, Debbie joined Novus to shape the strategy and vision of the company, and to lend her expertise to driving growth for Novus and its partners. Debbie has a deep passion and enthusiasm for media, and excels in not only understanding audiences’ focus, but also in building effective and collaborative teams that can execute Novus’ mission.
Michael Venuto is an ETF industry veteran with over a decade of experience in the design and implementation of ETF-based investment strategies. Most recently, he is behind the launch of the Toroso ETF Industry Index, which measures and monitors the performance of publicly traded companies that derive revenue from the Exchange Traded Funds ecosystem.
This week we got to talk to Cristina Dolan. She is an engineer, computer scientist, entrepreneur and MIT alumna. She is a successful builder of products and businesses enabled by data and connectivity, powered by next generation business models.
Throughout her career she has lead product management and driven growth through sales, business development and execution of strategic alliances. She has been honored with numerous awards and recognition as a thought leader in advanced technologies which include blockchain, data, AI, cyber and fintech.