July 15, 2026 – Wearable Integration Marco Benitez and Little Bit A-hole Danny M Goldberg

Marco Benitez – CEO & Founder of Rook When you have a lot of information, you can see patterns. Marco Benitez is the CEO and co founder of ROOK, a digital health company that transforms wearable and health data into standardized, actionable insights for healthcare, wellness, and insurance organizations. A biomedical engineer, former pharmaceutical executive, and national Tae Kwon Do champion, Marco combines expertise in health technology with a lifelong passion for human performance. His mission is to bridge the gap between fitness, healthcare, and preventive medicine by making health data accurate, accessible, and meaningful. Before founding ROOK, Marco built his career in clinical research and the pharmaceutical industry with companies including Roche and Novartis, where he saw firsthand the potential of data to improve patient outcomes. He was Head of Medical Affairs at Roche. Recognizing the challenges organizations faced in integrating information from hundreds of wearable devices, he co founded ROOK to simplify access through a single, standardized platform that enables personalized health insights and better decision making. Marco’s passion for wearable technology is deeply personal. As an athlete, he used recovery and sleep data to become a national Tae Kwon Do champion, proving that performance depends on more than just training. Later, a wearable device he gave to his father detected a serious heart condition, reinforcing his belief that better health data can save lives. Today, Marco leads ROOK with the vision of creating a future where technology empowers healthier lives through trusted, high quality data that supports prevention, wellness, and better healthcare for everyone. Danny M Goldberg – President at GoldSRD and Author of A Little Bit A$$hole Don’t try to be everything to everyone, and don’t be the low cost provider. Find something you’re good at, charge a premium, and if you’re good at it, people are going to pay it. Danny M. Goldberg is the founder and president of GoldSRD, a professional services firm specializing in staff augmentation, executive recruiting, and leadership development. With more than 25 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, executive coaching, and talent development, Danny has built a reputation for helping organizations strengthen both technical excellence and the people skills that drive long term success. Through GoldSRD, he works with Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and professional associations to develop stronger leaders, build high performing teams, and recruit exceptional talent. An internationally recognized speaker, Danny has delivered more than 350 presentations around the world on leadership, communication, internal audit, and professional development. He is the co author of several books on leadership and people centric skills, including the pioneering People Centric Skills, and the author of A Little Bit A$$hole, which explores the balance between kindness, accountability, and assertiveness in leadership and life. His articles have appeared in leading industry publications, and he has consistently been recognized as one of the highest rated speakers at major professional conferences. Danny holds eight professional certifications, including Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Information Systems Auditor. He has served in numerous leadership roles with the Institute of Internal Auditors and other professional organizations, and remains committed to advancing leadership, communication, and professional excellence across industries.