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Devin Ulam is the CTO of CurvePoint, a leader in spatial intelligence, using Wi-Fi signals and AI to provide real-time, privacy-conscious insights that enhance safety and efficiency in schools, workplaces, and public spaces. The company’s Wi-AI platform offers a new approach to situational awareness, helping organizations make smarter decisions while respecting individual privacy. Learn more at www.curvepoint.ai.

Jose Luis Chavez is a global commercial leader with over 25 years of experience driving profitable growth, strategic account development, and market expansion across the Americas in the polymers industry, with a strong focus on healthcare and medical applications.He specializes in identifying and executing high-value opportunities in regulated markets, bridging technical expertise with commercial strategy to deliver scalable business results.Throughout his career, Jose has driven multimillion-dollar revenue growth by developing and executing strategic opportunities in healthcare and biopharma polymer applications. He has expanded and strengthened key global accounts, increasing share of wallet and building long-term partnerships with leading medical and life sciences companies, and accelerated adoption of high-performance polyolefin solutions by aligning R&D, regulatory, and commercial teams to meet complex customer requirements. Jose’s experience spans business development, sales leadership, and technical support, allowing him to operate effectively across the full value chain—from opportunity identification to execution and long-term account growth.With a global mindset and a strong track record in multicultural environments, Jose brings a pragmatic, results-driven approach to building sustainable and profitable businesses.Jose holds a MBA from Utel Universidad. He is currently undertaking a MIT xPRO leadership program in medical technology & AI at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Paul Neuman founded Catering Advisory Group after more than four decades of building and running catering operations in New York and Philadelphia. He has been in the kitchen, on the floor, in the back office, and at the negotiating table. He knows what a thriving catering business looks like from the inside, and what a struggling one feels like too, because he has navigated both. Today, Paul works directly with catering companies, restaurants, and hospitality operators who are ready to grow but are not quite sure what is standing in the way. Sometimes it is operational. Sometimes it is structural. Sometimes it is a blind spot the owner has been too close to see. His job is to help you find it, name it, and build a clear path forward. 

David Golberg is the CEO & Voice Director at Edge Studio Voice Over. David is a Strategic Wording, Speaking, & Presentation Trainer.Over 100 national brands and over 10,000 politicians, CEOs, entrepreneurs, podcasters, and job seekers use his proven, one-of-a-kind speaking & presence techniques on camera, on stage, on mic, online, and in-person.People hire David as their strategic coach to nail important talks, customer presentations, investor pitches, speaker panels, keynotes, company podcasts, interviews, and sales.He consistently leads speakers to stronger first impressions and up to 73% better outcomes.He’s known for very quickly pinpointing subtle speaking blind spots—habits that are unnoticed by speakers, yet clear to listeners—that weaken credibility and audience engagement. Then he delivers precise, actionable fixes instead of generic advice.

Roy Gatling is the CEO of RMG Associates, where he assists leadership teams turn AI into a working part of the business. His focus is on modernizing systems, and embedding AI into core operations so organizations can move faster with greater clarity and control.At RMG Associates, they work directly with executives to identify where time and value are lost across processes, tools, and team interactions. They then reimagine those workflows as AI-native systems—simplifying handoffs, improving decision-making, and accelerating delivery. His approach is grounded in ownership and accountability, ensuring every initiative ties to a clear workflow, a responsible leader, and a measurable outcome.Before founding RMG Associates, Roy held roles across Dell Technologies, Micron and Adobe, leading large-scale transformation programs, enterprise systems strategy, and cross-functional operations. His experience spans enterprise software, infrastructure, data systems and M&A, with a consistent focus on turning complex initiatives into structured, executable systems.

With over 20 years of experience in leading global strategic marketing, sales, innovation, and customer development teams in FMCGs and B2B SaaS, Mauricio is a forward-thinking business development executive with a passion for driving growth and innovation with data-driven solutions. He has broad domestic and international expertise across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, enabling him to provide thought leadership and transformational growth across all commercial areas.Currently, Mauricio is the Senior Vice President of Client Engagement at Analytic Edge, a global SaaS company that provides technology-enabled analytics solutions in marketing and sales effectiveness. He is responsible for the USA, Canada, Latin America, and global accounts, helping businesses achieve sustainable profitable growth and enhance commercial capabilities with cutting-edge statistical techniques and actionable business insights. He is also a board member of the American Marketing Association of Orlando, where he contributes to the development and growth of the local marketing community. He prides himself on being a collaborative leader with a pioneering attitude and a growth mindset, who inspires and empowers agile commercial teams to foster experimentation and unlock new business opportunities.

Kevin Frydryk is the Vice President of Markets & Products at Resource Label Group, where he focuses on delivering innovative solutions in RFID and labeling technology. His work helps clients simplify complex processes and improve operational efficiency. Resource Label Group is dedicated to elevating packaging and labeling solutions with a strong emphasis on customer-centric strategies. Kevin's leadership philosophy is grounded in practical problem-solving, and he is passionate about guiding teams and clients through challenges with clear, actionable solutions.Prior to joining Resource Label Group, Kevin spent 30 years at ExxonMobil Chemical, where he held leadership positions, including Global Market Development Manager, Sales Manager for Label Materials and Regional Sales Manager for Flexible Packaging. These roles allowed him to build extensive expertise in market strategy, sales leadership, and product innovation, especially in the flexible packaging and labeling sectors. Kevin also led teams at Jindal Films, where he drove business growth through BOPP film sales and market development.In addition to his professional roles, Kevin is committed to mentoring emerging leaders in the packaging industry and regularly participates in industry-related events and organizations. Personally, he enjoys golf, spending time with family, and working on home improvement projects. As a proud Ohio State alum, Kevin is an avid Ohio State football fan and enjoys vacationing with his family on Cape Cod.

Jatin V. Mehta, PhD, MBA, is the CEO of MetaSense Inc., an Inc. 5000 company supporting hospitals and enterprises with ethical, reliable healthcare and professional staffing solutions. As the founder of MetaSense Marketing, he leads with a blend of technical depth, strategic clarity, and a belief in unity, harmony, and oneness. His vision grew MetaSense from a small startup into a nationally recognized digital marketing and technology organization known for innovation rooted in purpose.At the center of this work is iMetaDex™, Jatin’s patented digital marketing technology designed to help organizations strengthen their digital footprint and sustain long-term visibility on Google. His mission is simple: build practical, capital-efficient solutions that help businesses grow with integrity and intention—not noise or vanity metrics.Jatin’s leadership is shaped by a multidisciplinary foundation. His early career in electronics engineering and biomedical research built the analytical discipline and systems thinking that guide his decisions today. His MBA expanded his strengths in strategy, operations, and organizational leadership. Over two decades, he has worked across digital marketing, staffing, and technology, giving him a holistic understanding of how data, innovation, and human insight can work together to solve real problems.Beyond his companies, Jatin is committed to service, mentorship, and community leadership. He approaches every opportunity through humility and a desire to create a positive impact. Guided by his spiritual values, he leads with compassion, clarity, and a deep commitment to helping people—patients, professionals, small business owners, and the communities they support.

Bilal Iqbal is the Vice President of Enterprise Contact Center & Digital Transformation at McKesson.Over 20 years, Bilal has built and led transformation mandates at Fortune 500 companies across healthcare, logistics, financial services, and telecommunications, with accountability that does not end at delivery. He owns the strategy, the investment decisions, and the outcome.What he has learned after governing up to $1B in annual investment and delivering $300M+ in realized value: the technology is rarely the hardest part. The hard part is building organizational conviction to make consequential decisions, govern investment with discipline, and execute without losing the business case along the way.

Devin McGovern is a content creator behind Devin the Dad, where he creates story-driven content focused on the realities of family life, brand partnerships, and modern storytelling. After over a decade as a reality TV producer, Devin now applies his production background to building content that resonates with real audiences. His work is rooted in the belief that strong storytelling comes from finding meaning in everyday chaos, and he is focused on growing his platform, partnering with brands, and expanding into speaking opportunities. His content has generated over 100 million views and has been featured in major outlets including People and the Today Show.Before transitioning into content creation, Devin spent years in television as a producer and executive producer across major networks including Paramount, Amazon, CBS, and Discovery. He worked on well-known series such as Bar Rescue and the Emmy-winning Chasing Flavor. Throughout his career, he led large production teams, managed complex productions, and developed compelling storylines that captured audience attention. His work on Bar Rescue contributed to a Critics Choice Award nomination in 2019, further reinforcing his background in high-level storytelling.

Paul Long is the Vice President of Ollis/Akers/Arney, an employee-owned (ESOP) Insurance & Business Advisory firm. There, he focuses on business development initiatives across municipalities, construction, manufacturing, and banking sectors while also leading high-level risk management and business transformation. Paul is a champion of the "Ownership Mindset," working to shift insurance from a line-item expense into a long-term financial strategy.A lifelong entrepreneur, Paul founded The Paul Long Agency and led it for 12 years before merging with Ollis/Akers/Arney in 2018. His agency was the first insurance firm to be named Bolivar Small Business of the Year back in 2009. This background as a founder allows him to advise CEOs with an "owner’s perspective," backed by professional designations as a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) and Professional Work Comp Advisor (PWCA).Paul is a third-generation business leader in Bolivar, continuing a family legacy of community stewardship. He has served as President of both the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bolivar Rotary Club.

Pattie Dale Tye is a C-suite executive, Forbes author, keynote speaker, and executive leadership coach with nearly four decades of experience leading organizations through transformation, regulation, and growth. Tye brings more than 30 years of P&L leadership across public, private, startup, and turnaround environments, with deep expertise in healthcare, insurance, digital wellness, telemedicine, telecommunications, and finance. She is known for building businesses to scale and course-correcting complex organizations operating under regulatory and market pressure. Her executive career includes senior leadership roles at AT&T and Humana. A defining strength of Tye’s leadership is guiding organizations through regulatory change, including the Affordable Care Act, Medicare Modernization, and the Telecommunications Consumer Protection Act. She also worked in tandem with the CDC to advance Medicare and Medicaid regulatory initiatives for Humana members. By leveraging telemedicine, digital wellness platforms, in-home monitoring, and new operating models, Tye has helped organizations successfully adapt to industry disruption. Today, she focuses on keynote speaking, executive coaching, and advisory work, engaging with corporate leaders, boards, universities, and colleges on executive leadership, business transformation, and leading through complexity

Carolyn Zasada is the Executive Director of the Institute for Civility.Carolyn is an executive leader, experienced in developing initiatives and programs to create more secure futures through effective public policy. She has had diverse roles, including public office, political campaigns, entrepreneurship, real estate, philanthropy, and military service.She is also an influential connector who builds engagement through effective outreach and messaging. Calm navigator through high intensity situations; she forms key messaging points and responds with thoughtful responses to potentially negative situations through positive communication. Carolyn creates engaging team cultures; optimizes performance through functional decision making processes and efficiencies.

Tim is the Sales Performance Strategist for Leadership Teams at Strategic Selling Solutions.He helps CROs, PE-backed firms, and enterprise sales leaders increase win probability on critical enterprise deals. Through the Enterprise Deal Operating System, Tim brings structure, clarity and commercial focus to the deals that matter most, helping teams think more strategically, align more effectively and execute with greater confidence under pressure.Over the last 25+ years, he has worked inside hundreds of deal reviews across telecoms, technology, medical sales, professional services and complex enterprise environments. Tim has trained and supported thousands of salespeople, sales managers and senior leaders, seeing first-hand what separates deals that are won from those that quietly drift, stall or get lost.

Etienne works with leaders to build organizations where people understand the goal, know their role, and are supported to perform at a high level. When that alignment is there, performance follows.Her work focuses on leadership, culture, and talent, and how those actually show up day to day inside an organization. It’s not about ideas on paper. It’s about how people experience their work and what that produces.Etienne has worked across business, nonprofit, healthcare, education, and financial services. Early in her career, her focus was straightforward: maximizing return and driving performance. That experience shaped how she thinks about organizations today. Results matter, but how people come together to achieve them is what determines whether they last.Across every role, the throughline has been the same: building organizations that work better for the people in them and perform at a higher level because of it.She is also a writer and speaker, with work published in the Washington Post, Miami Herald, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Brookings. A lot of her thinking comes from real-world leadership and often pulls from sports and other high-performing environments.

Paul Quintal is the Principal of Client Solutions at BairesDev.Working for information technology companies his entire career, Paul has seen hundreds of projects falter or fail because of one problem: too many software development projects and too few resources. CTOs, CFOs and CIOs can't staff up with FTEs for projects only to de employ those teams at project completion. He's working with BairesDev to solve this problem for mid-market and Fortune 500 companies. BairesDev exists to provide tailored software solutions, AI development, and end to end technical outsourcing to clients that include Adobe, Google Johnson & Johnson,  BBVA and Rolls-Royce.  

Neeraj is the Founder of RoadToEV, a platform focused on improving access to EV charging.The idea came from his own experience as an EV owner. Charging is still something you have to think about constantly, where to go, whether a charger will be available, how long it will take. In colder climates, those challenges become even more noticeable.RoadToEV is built around a simple observation. Many home chargers sit unused for most of the day, while drivers continue to depend on a limited number of public options. The goal is to make better use of existing infrastructure by connecting private and public charging in a more practical way.Neeraj's background is in software architecture, and he approaches this space from a systems perspective. The focus is on solving real problems, building something that works in everyday conditions, and improving it over time based on how people actually use it.The platform is live across the U.S. and Canada and continues to evolve as the market grows.

Alex Shahidi is a Senior Managing Director and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Evoke, a division of MAI, where he specializes in managing multibillion-dollar portfolios for institutional clients and ultra-high-net-worth families. With over 25 years of experience, Alex has established himself as a leading authority on balanced asset allocation and risk parity strategies designed to perform across all market environments.Throughout his career, Alex has been at the forefront of investment innovation. He co-founded ARIS in 2014 and was one of the architects behind the launch of the RPAR Risk Parity ETF, which has grown into one of the largest alternative ETFs in the United States. Following the merger of ARIS and Evoke Advisors—ranked the #1 RIA in America by Forbes (2022–2025)—Alex continued to drive investment strategy as Co-CIO before Evoke merged with MAI Capital Management in 2025.

Thirty years. Six industries. Seven countries. One operating philosophy.Ashish Bisaria started at KPMG. Eight years in Big Four consulting across five continents gave him something more valuable than technical skill... pattern recognition. The ability to walk into a new industry, a new culture, a new crisis, and see what actually matters.Telecoms. Automotive. BPO. Healthcare. AI. Each industry different on the surface. The same fundamentals underneath.

Ryan Spear founded Spear Travel Group in 2017 in order to bring his exemplary hospitality experiences to best serve his clients. For over 25 years, Spear has provided luxury service to the world’s most discerning guests. Working at 5 Star hotels, he has interacted with royals, celebrities and the most demanding of clientele. Spear brings all of this knowledge and experience to serve his clients to find the best travel accommodations for their needs. With a team of 10 advisors, Spear Travel Group provides personalized service for leisure clients, weddings, group business events, and corporate travel management.Spear graduated from The Pennsylvania State University’s School of Hospitality Management. He currently serves as Chairman of the school’s alumni group - The Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society. Since graduation, he has worked in New York City at several hotels including two Ritz-Carlton Hotels, where he learned how to provide the industry’s best service. Spear was awarded the company’s highest sales award two years in a row during his tenure. He maintains fantastic industry relations with major hotel companies and travel partners around the world.

Mohammad Shair is the Founder of Mohammad Zohdi Shair Attorney & Counselor, P.A., but his work began long before he passed the bar. As the child of immigrants, Mohammad grew up at the intersection of migration, belonging, and the American Dream. He doesn't just understand the law; he understands the human stakes behind every filing. The weight of an immigration case isn’t measured in pages of evidence. It’s measured in the generations of opportunity it creates. In an era of global competition for innovation, immigration is a business strategy. Mohammad specializes in helping the world’s most ambitious Founders, AI Researchers, Physicians, and Tech Leaders secure their futures in the U.S. through high-stakes, merit-based pathways.

Barbara Steinberg is the Founder and CEO of eFraud Services Inc., a technology company that automates financial data extraction for fraud investigations. Her work centers on one of the most time-consuming parts of financial investigations: converting complex financial records into usable, court-ready data. Before launching eFraud Services, Barbara built a long career across technology, financial services, and consulting. She began in healthcare technology after earning a degree in medical computer science, later moving into engineering, manufacturing systems, and enterprise software roles. Over time, her career expanded into financial services, financial planning, and advisory work with individuals navigating complex financial situations.

Sam Remington is the President of Gigawatt Development Partners LLC and Platinum AI Partners, where he bridges the gap between traditional energy infrastructure and the rapidly evolving AI landscape. He leads Gigawatt in securing land and self-sustaining power solutions like wind, solar, and gas for Data Center projects, while Platinum AI focuses on helping businesses "put AI to work" through strategic lead generation and automation. Sam is transforming these industries by simplifying complex technical hurdles into predictable growth, driven by a leadership philosophy that prioritizes being a "helpful peer" and resource for his partners.Before pivoting into the energy and AI sectors, Sam spent over 15 years honing his expertise in strategic sales and project development, including a significant tenure in the mortgage industry. He previously led large-scale operations as a mortgage brokerage leader, where he managed and mentored offices of 10 to 30 loan officers. This background in high volume sales psychology provided a unique foundation for his work in renewable land development, where he has successfully directed a diverse range of projects including wind turbine farms, solar energy sites, battery storage management, and Right of Way negotiations. His career highlights include mastering the "long game" of land acquisition and right-of-way management, expertise he now applies to the high-stakes world of AI data center site consulting.Sam is a firm believer that "AI is the future," but he maintains a grounded, approachable perspective that values human relationships over industry jargon. He is deeply committed to helping small businesses find their footing in the digital era, often offering his time for 15- to 30-minute strategic conversations to help others "fill the cracks" in their operations. Outside of his professional roles, Sam brings a relaxed and humorous personality to his work, emphasizing a "people-first" approach to deal-making and a dedication to building a smarter, more resilient energy power landscape.

Purna Virji is an AI Commercialization Strategist who helps enterprise teams and growth-stage AI companies turn complex technology into things customers actually understand, adopt, and pay for. She's spent the last decade inside LinkedIn and Microsoft leading AI GTM strategy, global customer engagement, and applied AI transformation. She's also the bestselling author of High-Impact Content Marketing, a keynote speaker who's taken the stage in 20+ countries, and the founder of the newsletter Agent-Led Growth. 

Ron R. Browning brings more than 2 decades of Internet Marketing Experience to Intellibright - A Google Partner Agency and a 2020/2021 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company as well as Financial Times 500 Fastest Growing in Americas 2021/2022/2023/2024. Through a strong emphasis on website conversions utilizing the most advanced technologies in search engine marketing and search engine optimization, and a superior understanding of web analytics, Ron has successfully leveraged his talents in internet marketing and website development to create and lead businesses into successful 21st Century marketing ventures. Confident in his ability to deliver results, Ron developed performance-based, risk-free products that delivered one client an increase in Annual Revenue of $97M without any risk or additional staff . SEO clients show increases in website visitors up to 1017% comparing month to month. Ron developed partnerships with leading businesses to improve opportunities and lead delivery for clients. Ron has quickly become a respected resource and an invited speaker on online marketing issues at industry conferences. His presentations include online marketing strategies, search engine optimization, and performance analytics. The combination of exclusive lead generation paired with optimizations based on a sales feedback data loop allow for greatly increased effectiveness and monthly revenue generation per salesperson and a large increase in gross revenue for clients.

As President of Advisory at MDRN Capital, Eric helps redefine what retirement planning can look like in a digital-first world. MDRN Capital is a full-service partner in the retirement journey, offering everything from asset management and tax planning and estate planning all through a seamless virtual experience. His focus is on improving both client and colleague experiences through clarity, communication, and trust.With nearly two decades in the financial industry, Eric has learned that great advising starts with great listening. His leadership philosophy is rooted in helping people—both clients and advisors, reach their fullest potential. Eric leads with process, structure, and empathy, ensuring that every advisor on his team has the tools, coaching, and accountability to deliver meaningful outcomes for their clients.Before joining MDRN Capital, Eric Kelemen served as an Innovation Team Leader at Park National Bank, where he helped identify and test performance strategies to enhance customer experience. Earlier, during his 12-year tenure with Huntington Bank, he managed more than 100 branches and nearly 1,000 employees, building systems that prioritized associate development and client education. Across every role, his focus has been consistent: simplify the complex, communicate clearly, and put people first.

Jason Scorrano is the Vice President of Brand Partnerships at Vertiqal Studios.With 15+ years of leadership in gaming, sports, and digital media, Jason helps brands, platforms, and publishers build revenue-driving partnerships and scale innovative solutions.Jason Scorrano has worked with industry leaders like Chipotle, PlayStation, AT&T, Twitch, and many others, executing high-impact sponsorships, ad models, and cross-platform activations that deliver measurable ROI. From pioneering live-streaming sponsorships at ReedPOP to launching branded experiences on Roblox, Twitch, and Discord, I understand what it takes to engage audiences authentically.

Ryan Alexander is the Vice President and Head of Fraud at Prove, where he leads the company’s fraud prevention, analytics, and fraud product innovation. With more than 20 years of experience in fraud prevention and digital risk management, Ryan is recognized for his hands-on approach to building proactive solutions that protect consumers and businesses while maintaining seamless digital experiences.At Prove, Ryan oversees initiatives spanning fraud detection, authentication, and identity verification across industries such as banking, crypto, gaming, and consumer marketplaces. His work focuses on identifying emerging fraud trends like synthetic identities, SIM swap attacks, and social engineering, and translating those insights into scalable fraud prevention solutions.Before joining Prove, Ryan spent 15+ years inside major financial institutions, including Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and Washington Mutual. He started his career in fraud strategy, developing field intelligence that led to multiple high-profile fraud prosecutions, and later advanced to leading digital product management and fraud risk strategy. Having been Prove’s largest customer before joining the company, his unique “client-to-vendor” journey gives him a rare 360-degree view of both enterprise fraud challenges and vendor-side innovation.

Randall René is a Telco Industry Consultant working with VertiGIS and the Founder of Waypoint 33. He brings more than 25 years of experience across the telecommunications ecosystem, including his previous role as Industry Solutions Director for Telecommunications at Esri, where he worked with operators globally on network modernisation and geospatial strategy.

With decades of experience driving transformative results for Microsoft, Meta, and Jacobs, Doug Mouton has led the way in cutting data center construction costs by 50%, accelerating time-to-market by up to 24 months, and overseeing multi-billion-dollar capital projects around the world.His success comes from a relentless focus on excellence in planning, safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability. He has simplified designs, integrated AI to cut carbon footprints, and led diverse teams globally, turning complex projects into safe, profitable, eco-friendly successes.Today, as an Industry expert Doug advises clients facing the contemporary challenges of delivering AI enabled data centers at scale. As board member at Riot Platforms and Fidelis New Energy, he helps organizations navigate the most effective time to power strategies on gigawatt scale land while balancing efficiency and sustainability. Drawing on my decades of corporate and military leadership, Doug is passionate about delivering high-scale solutions, ethical governance, and disciplined execution to enable sustainable growth.

Erin Flaxman is the Fractional Chief Growth Officer at Chameleon Collective.Erin has spent 30 years helping agencies win new business and compete at the highest levels of the industry. She's led business development, growth, and marketing communications for global agency brands, generating $3 billion in new business and organic revenue across 30 countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Harsh Jegadeesan is the Chief Publishing Officer & Member of the Management Board at Springer Nature.Harsh is an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record of leading innovations and driving growth. All-around experience in customer discovery, product design, product and portfolio management, partnerships, commercial and go-to-market of digital products and platforms.He has experience in leading global, diverse, and high-performance teams. Coaching, and mentoring teams in an agile environment. Leading with purpose and achieving alignment and collaboration through OKRs.

Tobias Puehse is the Senior Vice President Insights & Intelligence, , Americas for Mastercard.He is driven to make an impact daily by identifying the real problem statements and executing innovative and sustainable solutions and innovations.

Clarence Rivette is President of The Wirt-Rivette Group (WRG), where he leads integrated financing, development, and consulting initiatives across commercial real estate and operating businesses. His work spans healthcare infrastructure, multi-family and senior living developments, and commercial equipment. Clarence is focused on driving strategic growth, building high-performing organizations, and developing leaders who create lasting impact.He brings extensive global experience in business strategy, market entry, and organizational transformation. Clarence has led international product development and marketing teams, supported joint ventures across Russia, China, Vietnam, and Myanmar, and advised leaders navigating complex economic transitions. He also directed the integration of five global subsidiaries following a successful M&A and management buyout. Over the past five years, his team has deployed more than $100M in development and joint venture activity, including partnerships with major health systems.Earlier in his career, Clarence served as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer, including roles with the Defense Intelligence Agency and as a briefer to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of Defense. He has worked across Asia and traveled to more than 45 countries. He currently serves on the Isabella Bank Regional Board and as Director of Cignys Manufacturing and TempleArts Foundation, and is a former Chair of the Pulse3 Foundation. He is also a former MBA Adjunct Professor and frequent speaker on strategy and international business.Clarence holds an MA in Russian and Eastern European Studies from the University of Michigan.

Marc Ingram is CFO at Southfield Public Schools.He's an accomplished 'Aspiring Chief Executive' with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to drive strategic growth, financial sustainability, and operational excellence, including securing multi-million-dollar funding, overseeing large-scale change initiatives, and implementing innovative solutions to improve organizational performance.

If digital content isn’t designed for how today's diverse audiences actually engage, it will be ignored—no matter how important it is. Ronald Yaros directs the Digital Engagement Lab at the University of Maryland and is the author of The Digital Engagement Model (Springer–Palgrave Macmillan), which redefines engagement by synthesizing cognitive psychology and human–computer interaction with journalism and communication.Engagement isn’t driven only by topic, but by how content is structured for real-world conditions—limited time, distraction, and incidental exposure. Their lab examines how today's “best practices” can become tomorrow's "better practices" to increase attention, comprehension, and retention.

Natalie Mackay is the CEO and Founder of Unlimited Play Playgrounds, an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building inclusion through play. For more than two decades, she has led a national movement to transform how communities approach accessibility, shifting the focus from minimum ADA compliance to true universal design and meaningful participation.Unlimited Play partners with cities, school systems, and community leaders across the country to create inclusive playgrounds where children and adults of all abilities can play side by side. Natalie’s work centers on a simple but powerful belief: access alone is not enough. Spaces must be intentionally designed so that every individual can participate, connect, and feel a sense of belonging. Her leadership has helped communities rethink recreation, ensuring that no child is left watching from the sidelines.Natalie’s professional foundation began in Parks and Recreation, where she studied ADA compliance, accessibility standards, and public recreation systems. She also directed the Utah Special Olympics Games early in her career, gaining firsthand experience in disability inclusion. After the birth of her son Zachary, who lived with a rare genetic condition and used a wheelchair, she saw the gap between legal standards and lived reality. Traditional playgrounds met regulations, yet many children still could not truly play.In 2003, Natalie founded Unlimited Play to close that gap. What began as one community project grew into a nationally recognized nonprofit that collaborates with disability advocacy organizations, municipal leaders, educators, and corporate partners to advance inclusive recreation. She works closely with school districts to address accessibility challenges before they become legal issues and speaks nationwide about the power of inclusive design.

Jeff Connacher is the Head of Product Management, Telecommunications at VertiGIS.He is an experienced Chief Technology Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunication industry, skilled in Enterprise Architecture and SOA, Integration, Product Management and Project Management. Jeff is a strong information technology professional with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) focused in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of KwaZulu-Natal. He is also a systems architect and engineering application expert with specific ability and experience in bringing together user requirements with a practical and workable implementation of their technical requirements. Utilising his engineering background, Jeff has supported a variety of application platforms in the Telecommunications, GIS and Location Intelligence space, designed and implemented Service Oriented platforms, Multi-tiered Applications as well as multilayer network integration systems for machine to machine and man to machine applications.In the presales environment, he enables the sales team by presenting and demonstrating enterprise systems providing the necessary expert knowledge and also manages the development and support teams implementing and training customers on engineering applications in the Fiber Optic planning and inventory system environment.

Bill Dunn is the president and proprietor of CNS Cleaning Company. For over 41 years CNS Cleaning Company has provided NJ, PA and DE with the finest in Commercial Cleaning and Janitorial Services. He is also a best selling author featured in The E-Myth Evolution.

Ashish is the Vice President of Customer Modernization & SAAS Migrations at Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader that is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate.Ashish is passionate about driving meaningful change through technology and people, with a leadership style rooted in transparency, continuous learning, and empowering others to reach their potential.Ashish spent over 14 years as Founder and CEO of Function1, a consulting powerhouse that he built from the ground up. Under his leadership, Function1 grew to over 50 employees, surpassed $10M in revenue, and earned multiple placements on the INC. 5000 list.Ashish was responsible for everything from business development and sales to operational execution and financial strategy, making him a well-rounded executive with firsthand experience in scaling companies.His tenure at Plumtree Software and Bea Software earlier in his career gave him a strong foundation in enterprise software delivery and public sector client management.

For over two decades, Deepshikha Mahajan has partnered with CEOs and executive teams to build talent systems that unlock business performance and workforce potential at scale, turning talent strategy into business growth. She has worked across sectors and within technology, in both founder-led companies and mature global public enterprises. She was individually recognized with the SHRM 2024 Executive Impact Award for her systemic innovations that led to notable business and people impact. Today, her thought leadership centers on what it truly means to build an AI-native talent strategy: shifting from static jobs to dynamic skills, from episodic development to rapid learning ecosystems, and from traditional HR programs to Agentic talent infrastructure.

Jon Staenberg is the Founder and CEO of Agate Hound Fund, the world's first Fund of Funds for "Search Funds," the highest performing asset class over the last 40 years.His journey started in Omaha, NE at Warren Buffett's 4th of July Celebration. Jon started working at 8 years old - picking weeds, shoveling snow, and working odd jobs. Since then, he has never stopped and simply love hard work.After going to Stanford for 3 degrees, today, Jon has created a unique fund to invest in the top-performing asset class in the world, the asset class invented at Stanford, "Search Funds" or ETA (entreprenership through acquisition).

Mitchell Kosowski is the VP of Engineering at Vouched, a tech company that leverages their expertise in identity verification to remove barriers and ensure that everyone can effortlessly access the services they need.As a hands-on engineering leader, he has a proven track record managing and growing high-impact, cross-functional teams committed to creating exceptional user experiences that drive revenue growth. Mitch excels at aligning both user and stakeholder feedback with ambitious goals to consistently deliver on-time software that exceeds expectations.

John Paradisi is the CEO of Libertas Funding, a direct lender providing working capital and growth financing to established small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2016, Libertas has provided over $5 billion in funding. Paradisi brings more than 25 years of experience across commercial banking, specialty lending, and capital markets.In his role, John leads the organization’s strategic direction, capital deployment, and growth initiatives, with a focus on delivering fast, flexible financing supported by disciplined underwriting and clear execution. He is known for combining institutional rigor with high-speed decision-making to help businesses act when timing matters most.Prior to joining Libertas Funding, John held senior leadership roles at City National Bank of Florida, CIT, and Deutsche Bank, where he led high-performing teams and executed complex lending and capital markets strategies.

Roz Burton-Torres helps business leaders stop fighting their tech and start driving ROI. Since 2003, she has operated at the intersection of business strategy and technical architecture. As a 12x Certified Application Architect, Roz doesn’t just "build features." She diagnoses the business friction that’s holding teams back and designs scalable, human-centric solutions that actually get used.

Beau Button is the President and CTO of Atlas Reality, Inc. & Tesoro XP, Inc.. They're redefining Location-Based Gaming through Innovative AR Development.

Cale Queen is the Founder of TriStar Business Intelligence, a consulting firm that helps healthcare organizations strengthen operations through business intelligence, operational strategy, and practical, data-driven decision-making.With leadership experience spanning operations management, P&L oversight, team development, and culture building, Cale works closely with physician-owned practices, hospitals, and outpatient clinics to address complex business challenges. His approach centers on building sustainable systems, turning data into clear strategic insight, and equipping leaders with tools they can actually use.At TriStar, the mission is straightforward: empower healthcare leaders with actionable intelligence that improves efficiency, supports growth, and leads to better patient care outcomes.

Monika works with CROs, VPs of Sales, and Heads of Product Marketing at B2B tech companies (Series A–C) who have real products and real growth pressure, but broken or immature sales infrastructure. She steps in as a fractional partner or consultant, diagnose what's actually broken, and build the systems that make revenue predictable.As CEO of Strattik Sales Consulting, Monika has done this across PE-backed companies, Fortune 500 environments, unicorns, and VC-backed startups - including work supporting clients like Google, Rolls-Royce, Johnson & Johnson, and Pinterest. She has led global sales teams, built enablement programs from scratch, and coached hundreds of reps and leaders through structured onboarding and methodology.

Bill Campbell, senior vice president of North America and global public safety at Octave, (formerly Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division), is a passionate advocate for public safety and a recognized leader in the industry.With a career dedicated to supporting first responders and public safety agencies, Bill is driven by a singular mission: to deliver technology that performs when lives are on the line. A trusted leader known for his results-driven approach, Bill brings a people-first mindset to every challenge. His leadership is rooted in trust, accountability and building high-performing teams that move the needle and deliver outcomes, not excuses.His ability to connect with public safety professionals and understand their unique needs has made him a key partner in helping agencies transform their operations and achieve measurable impact. For Bill, public safety isn’t just a profession, it’s a purpose.Before joining Hexagon in 2009, Bill served as the global sales officer and vice president for Capgemini’s technology services business, where he led major consulting practices across the U.S. and advised Fortune 500 clients on digital transformation strategy. Earlier in his career, he held executive roles at General Electric Information Services, where he developed a deep appreciation for operational discipline and team culture. Over his 25+ years in enterprise technology, Bill has earned a reputation as a straight-shooting leader who thrives in high-pressure environments and builds sustainable competitive advantages from the ground up.

From founding a leading pediatric occupational, speech, and physical therapy service provider, to overseeing the entire compliance function for Pediatric Therapy Holdings Inc., Cheryl has developed a deep understanding of people development, change and growth management, and strategic partnerships. Developing the whole child requires a caring community and a network of integrated supports across multiple environments. With her background, she is passionate about breaking down barriers to learning to meet the needs of all students, regardless of disability, behavioral concerns, or neurodivergence. Cheryl is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association; the Orthopedic, Pediatric, and Private Practice sections; and the Health Care Compliance Association.