Joshua Wilson – Podcast Host, Executive Producer & Institutional Investor Never underestimate your strengths, because I think God creates us uniquely, each one of us, and I think that the strengths, if we focus in on our strengths, I think we could do a lot more than if we were to try to spend our life trying to sure up our weaknesses. Joshua Wilson is a Podcast Host, Executive Producer, and Institutional Investor who brings clarity and connection to the world of capital markets. As host of The Investor Relations Podcast, Joshua draws on his background as a registered investment banking representative (Series 79 & 63) and licensed real-estate broker to bring a relational, strategic lens to the intricate worlds of SPACs, IPOs, M&A and private placements. With over 20 podcast and YouTube brands launched—several ranking in the top 3–10 % globally in their verticals—Joshua has built his reputation as a connector among founders, family offices and investment platforms. His mission: spotlight the people and deals reshaping capital markets, and help listeners sharpen their investor-relations, compliance and growth strategies. Whether you’re an IR professional navigating a road-show, a corporate executive preparing for a capital raise, or a registered advisor seeking actionable insights, Joshua’s work bridges storytelling and strategy to empower decision-makers in the fast-moving financial ecosystem.Michael Houlihan – Co-Founder of Barefoot Wine, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Business Strategist It wasn’t that we were so brilliant, because we made a lot of mistakes. So what we did right we had to synthesize out of everything that we did. Michael Houlihan is a highly sought-after business strategist, keynote speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer. His presentations are often with Bonnie Harvey, his Co-founder of Barefoot (now the #1 wine brand in the world), providing decades of real-world, practical business experience. Using out-of-the-box thinking, pay-for-performance, positive culture, channel distribution management, and “Worthy Cause Marketing,” they help start-ups, entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 corporations increase their sales, profitability and brand equity. For the first time, their secrets to success are available in an exclusive online series. He, along with Bonnie, bootstrapped Barefoot (a novelty wine brand) into a national mega-brand, selling 600,000 cases per year in 50 states and 28 countries. They’ve keynoted at many prestigious conferences, symposiums, universities and forums. He and Bonnie’s articles on business philosophy have been reprinted in TIME, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Entrepreneurs’ Organization and numerous other business magazines and trade journals. He and Bonnie have a new project called Business Audio Theatre. When books are read in this theatre, instead of a narrator reading a business book to you, people get a “full color, audio cinematography” of scenes performed by real Hollywood actors with music, sound effects, and more.

Bronson Hill – CEO/Founder of Bronson Equity & Author of Fire Yourself: Replace Your Working Income with Passive Income in 3 Years or Less  If you can’t 10x your current strategy, like, if you can’t go from three rental houses to 30 houses, you’re not actually doing using a scalable strategy. Bronson Hill, Founder and CEO of Bronson Equity – a firm dedicated to helping high-earning entrepreneurs move beyond simply “saving money” and instead build predictable, passive wealth through alternative investments. Bronson began his career in medical-device sales, working with surgeons and healthcare practices. Although financially successful, he realised that his income was tethered to his time and he yearned for true freedom. In 2006 he purchased his first rental home, earning about $400/month in cash flow after refinancing and the experience sparked his interest in real estate. His next move came when a family member, already active in multifamily real-estate syndications, challenged him to “do multifamily” instead of accumulating dozens of single houses. That shift in mindset led Bronson to launch a local meetup in the Los Angeles area and ultimately craft the model he uses today: forming investor networks, vetting operators, and giving busy entrepreneurs access to institutional-quality deals. Under Bronson’s leadership, Bronson Equity has raised tens of millions in alternative-investment capital, serves more than 300 business-owner investors (each with $2 M+ net worth), and controls a growing real-estate portfolio valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. He knows firsthand the frustration of being treated like “just another client” by traditional wealth managers and built his company to treat investors as partners, giving them peer-feedback, education, and deal access tailored to entrepreneurs. On top of running the firm, Bronson hosts the podcast Mailbox Money Show, where he interviews thought-leaders and investment professionals to explore lesser-known asset classes, tax-efficient structures, and strategies for building passive income streams. Beyond business, Bronson is a passionate traveller (over 48 countries visited), a singer-songwriter (over 100 songs composed), a fitness enthusiast and an advocate for ending modern-day human trafficking through his work with the Dressember Foundation. His guiding belief: building wealth isn’t just about accumulating money, but creating freedom so people can fulfil their purpose.Denise Gosnell – Co-Author of Tech Confidential: The Insider’s Playbook for Daring Entrepreneurs Burnout is one of the most common things that you’re going to experience in the Silicon Valley. It’s almost, it’s regretfully, just like a badge of honor. I don’t know how we change that, but I would love to change that. Denise Koessler Gosnell, Ph.D., is a seasoned technology executive, author, and educator whose mission is to guide daring entrepreneurs through the unfiltered realities of the tech world. Her latest book, Tech Confidential: The Insider’s Playbook for Daring Entrepreneurs, co-written with Kathryn Erickson, draws on decades of professional experience to deliver battle-tested insights on leadership, product strategy, graph analytics, and the human side of innovation. Dr. Gosnell earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science as a National Science Foundation Fellow at University of Tennessee, where she pioneered the concept of “social fingerprinting” by applying graph algorithms to social media behavior. Her career has spanned leadership roles including chief data officer and global graph practice lead at major technology companies, where she built scalable data platforms, patented innovations, and championed teams to deliver complex machine-learning and currently based in Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Gosnell now leads her own AI-education venture and uses her platform to help tech professionals survive and thrive with integrity and impact. Through speaking engagements, mentoring, and writing

Cosmin Ene – CEO of Supertab & Co-founder of Cyberhuman.ai …I realized that the internet was built for discovery, not for commitment… Cosmin Ene, a Swiss serial entrepreneur who originally came to Europe as an immigrant from Romania. He now splits his time between Zurich and the U.S., somewhere inside what he calls the Bermuda Triangle of New York, San Francisco and Seattle. Before founding Supertab, Cosmin co-founded Deluxe Music Television (think VH1 for Europe) bringing music back to audiences after MTV pivoted to reality shows. Today he’s building payment solutions for both humans and machines, making it as easy for people to buy as it is for AI to transact. He believes especially online, businesses need to radically center around the user. Cosmin is a seasoned entrepreneur who’s built multiple ventures around one core idea: empowering people to access and pay for content on their own terms. After founding LaterPay, one of Europe’s first scalable micropayment platforms, Cosmin is now leading Supertab, a flexible, frictionless payment layer that’s rethinking how creators, publishers and even AI bots monetize content without subscriptions or ads. He has been called the forefather of online micropayments. What makes Cosmin a great fit for your audience is his founder story, bootstrapping innovation in a complex space, learning from global expansion and now applying those insights to launch a lean, user-centric solution in Supertab that truly is one of the first of its kind. He brings a clear-eyed view of what it takes to build resilient, purpose-driven startups in the digital economy.Mike Irving – Founder of Advanced Business Abilities The people that have a really clear intent to help their prospects solve problems, they tend to make way more money. Mike Irving is the founder of Advanced Business Abilities, a coaching company designed for established business owners who know they’re capable of more but haven’t yet found a support system that truly meets them where they are. With over two decades of leadership experience, from launching his first business at 21 to managing a national sales force of over 300, Mike understands the highs of entrepreneurial success and the hidden costs that often come with it: burnout, disconnection, and stalled progress. Frustrated by one-size-fits-all coaching programs that glossed over individual nuance, Mike set out to build something different. The result was Advanced Business Abilities: a coaching platform that combines deeply personal insight with practical, strategic execution. One of the unique aspects of ABA’s methodology is the Success Predictor Profile, a proprietary tool backed by 50+ years of scientific research, that helps easily and efficiently identify a person’s strengths, weaknesses, and blindspots and allows ABA to give business owners a custom blueprint for growth, performance, and alignment. Today, Mike works with owners leading teams of 5 or more, who are not just chasing revenue but want to lead with integrity, improve decision-making, and grow without sacrificing their health or values. His approach resonates with founders who are practical, values-driven, and actively investing in their long-term success. Whether he’s coaching in a boardroom or speaking on a podcast, Mike brings a refreshingly honest, grounded voice to the leadership conversation—always focused on helping others do the work that actually works.

Ben Swire – Co-Founder of Make Believe Works and the Author of Safe Danger: An Unexpected Method for Sparking Connection, Finding Purpose, and Inspiring Innovation The crack is how the light gets in. It’s the damage that makes us us and makes us unique, and so I think a big thread through this is, you know, when people can learn to value rather than hide or apologize for the parts that others looked at strangely – that’s where I think you get your real insight Ben is an award-winning designer and writer, and former Design Lead at the legendary innovation firm, IDEO. The thread that runs through his varied background in design thinking, philosophy, quantum theory, cinema, psychoanalytic theory, and literature is an exceptional curiosity about the hidden factors that influence our lives when we’re not looking. While at IDEO Ben created Make Believe Time as a bi-weekly creative play date for the IDEO community. People from all levels in the studio came to the sessions to learn, create, play, laugh, and, most importantly, meaningfully connect with their colleagues and themselves. Participants walked away refreshed, energized, and ready to tackle challenges in new and creative ways. When interest spread beyond the walls of IDEO, Make Believe Works was born and now helps organizations ranging from Fortune 500 stalwarts to first-year start-ups to build the creative and emotional muscle memory that leads to a healthy, innovative, collaborative work culture.Cas Holman – Founder of Heroes Will Rise Release judgment is the first one embrace possibilities is the second one.So say, like, I’m not quite sure what’s going to come of this, but I’m interestedin it, so I’m going to be curious. And the third one is reframing success. Cas Holman is the founder and chief designer of the toy company Heroes Will Rise and a former Professor of Industrial Design at RISD. Cas travels the globe speaking about early education, the design process, and the value of play in all aspects of life. She has shared her perspective in workshops and seminars with teams at Google, Nike, LEGO Foundation, Disney Imagineering, and more. Some of her designs include toys like Rigamajig and structures at the Highline and the Liberty Science center. Cas lives in New York City and designs from her studio in BrooklynDr. Nicholas Wright – Author of Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain Fear is useful, right? If you lose the part of the brain which is involved in feeling fear or responding appropriately to fear… people who lose that part of the brain, they don’t become fearless criminals, instead, they become victims of crime. We need fear, and yet fear can drive us towards conflict. Dr Nicholas Wright, MRCP, PhD is a neuroscientist who researches the brain, technology and security at University College London, Georgetown University, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC, where he also advises the Pentagon Joint Staff. He works with governments and the private sector. He worked as a neurology doctor in London and Oxford, and has published numerous academic papers, which have been covered by the BBC and New York Times. He has appeared on CNN and the BBC, and regularly contributes to outlets like Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, the Atlantic, and Slate.

Steve Griggs – Luxury Landscape Designer  A guy took a chance on me. I just got out of college, and he gave me a shot. That’s all you need. You just need one shot and don’t blow it. Steve Griggs is a creatively candid craftsmen who enjoys a good cigar and the media loves him. He’s a two-time recipient of the INC 5000 Award. He’s appeared on Bravo’s Backyard Envy, Good Morning LaLa Land, and Grant Cordone’s Power Players. Forbes, Huffington Post, and The Wall Street Journal have all featured him in their publication. That’s a long way from his humble beginning with nothing more than a wheelbarrow and hard work. Steve is highly regarding in New York and surrounding states, but he’s spreading his wings to take on clients in other parts of the world. What keeps him in demand is that after damn near 40 years in the industry, he’s still creative and innovative. He knows that his clients deserve a space that suits their lifestyle. It’s no wonder he’s trusted and accepts the challenge to design for multi-million dollar home owners.Jim Bramlett – Chairman of Vistage Worldwide & Author of Stop the Hassle: Simplify, Satisfy, and Succeed Everybody plays the guitar, and I don’t want to be everybody. I want to be distinct and different. Jim Bramlett, “The No Hassle King,” is a distinguished business executive, author, and dynamic speaker. His books, “Stop The Hassle” and “The Unconventional Thinking of Dominant Companies,” explore market leadership strategies. Bramlett’s presentations, rooted in these principles, offer a unique and engaging approach to business success. Known for his interactive and energetic speaking style, Bramlett combines humor with relevant, industry-specific examples to create memorable experiences for his audience. While his expertise lies in logistics and transportation, the universal appeal of his content makes him an ideal speaker for diverse business audiences. Bramlett’s unconventional approach and compelling subject matter position him as an effective keynote or motivational speaker, capable of inspiring and educating professionals across various sectors. Jim’s vision is to empower these leaders with the unconventional thinking and strategies outlined in his books, “Stop The Hassle” and “The Unconventional Thinking of Dominant Companies.” Through engaging speaking engagements and personalized mentorship, Bramlett guides CEOs in scaling their businesses exponentially.By fostering this elite group of business leaders, Bramlett aims to create a ripple effect of positive change. His vision extends beyond individual company success to encompass broader societal impact, believing that well-scaled, ethically-led businesses can be powerful forces for global improvement. Bramlett’s unique approach combines business acumen with a passion for making the world a better place, one CEO at a time.

Sabari Raja – founder of JFFVentures So we’re sort of the one of the early stage funds that really focus on the worker and what they need, especially in this age of AI, how do we build bridges instead of barriers? Sabari Raja is Managing Partner at JFFVentures, where she helps shape the fund’s investment strategy, leads key deals, and supports early-stage companies at the intersection of education, workforce and human potential. Prior to JFFVentures, Sabari co-founded and served as CEO of Nepris (now Pathful Inc.), an ed-tech company built to connect industry with education and prepare students for the future of work. The company was acquired in 2021 and she remains on its board. Her investment focus at JFFVentures is on technologies that advance economic mobility for middle- and low-wage workers – supporting tools that help with skill development, access to quality jobs, and wrap-around supports like transportation, childcare and credit. Sabari holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Bharathiar University (India), an M.S. in Computer Science from Louisiana State University, and an Executive MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. She brings a rare blend of operator-investor experience, having built a company, led it to exit, and now shifted into venture capital. Her work is driven by her commitment to not just financial returns – but to impact and equity in the future of work.Chris Ducker – Founder/CEO of Youpreneurs  & Author of The Long-Haul Leader: Ten Strategies to Work Smarter, Live Better, and Achieve Lasting Success Hustle, in and amongst itself, is not a bad thing, but I’m a big believer that it’s only utilized for a short period of time. It’s three months to complete this project or to do this launch, and then you’ve got to rest and recharge and recalibrate. Hustle is a season – it’s not a lifestyle. Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, international business mentor, angel investor, keynote speaker and author of two bestselling books – Virtual Freedom & Rise of the Youpreneur. Over the past two decades Chris has started, grown, bought and sold a number of multi-million pound businesses, hired thousands of team members, worked with clients from every corner of the globe and continues to own and operate several businesses, while mentoring industry leaders to scale in a sustainable manner, as part of his Round Table Mastermind. However, it’s not all been profits and unicorns for Chris! In 2010 he battled burnout – a result of building his first multi-7-figure business. In 2012 he had invasive spine surgery and in 2021, conquered adrenal fatigue and depression. Chris is a family man, bonsai enthusiast, passionate birder, watercolour artist and wildlife photographer. On occasion, he enjoys a fine scotch. Nowadays he’s committed to leading by example while inspiring others to embrace a ealthy, happy and profitable entrepreneurial lifestyle… for the long-haul.

Jack Clark – Founder of 180 Water You know, it’s that chip on the shoulder is really what I look for… I don’tcare if it’s Sunday afternoon, I’m going to answer my phone. I’m goingto get this. This is my business, and I’m going to make it successful. Jack Clark grew up in the small, 1800 person town of Choteau, Montana. His family owned a small ranch and several small businesses throughout his childhood.After high school, then college, and a lot of push back from the industry, Jack started his own water well drilling company. He started Western Water Wells with a single drill rig that barely ran. After working long hours into the night on countless days, he was slowly able to improve the equipment. It took a lot of hiring, and some firing, but he finally started to acquire employees who had a similar mindset as him; move the industry forward. The water well industry has been stagnant and afraid of change for decades. After realizing that the learning curve for drilling was too steep to go nationwide, he decided to franchise water well pump servicing. And so 180 Water was born. Jack hopes to grow the company to 1,000 franchise locations nationwide. Entrepreneur Jack Clark grew up in the small, 1800-person town of Choteau, Montana. His family owned a small ranch and several small businesses throughout his childhood. He and his family live in Helena, MT, not far from where he grew up cattle ranching. He started Western Water Wells in 2014 and his desire to help others find success in the water well industry has only grown. Jack’s life has followed a theme of accomplishing impossible tasks with unique solutions. Utilizing Jack’s heart for service and the talents of his growing team, he has built 180 Water. Jack’s goal is to empower a new generation in providing for their families, communities, and breaking the scarcity mindset. After college, and a lot of pushback from the industry, Jack started his own water well drilling company, Western Water Wells, with a single drill rig that barely ran. After working long hours and countless days, he was slowly able to improve the equipment. It took a lot of hiring and some firing, but he finally started to acquire employees who had a similar mindset as him; move the industry forward.  The water well industry has been stagnant and afraid of change for decades. After realizing that the learning curve for drilling was too steep to go nationwide, he decided to franchise water well pump servicing. And so 180 Water was born. Jack hopes to grow the company to 1,000 franchise locations nationwide.George E. Danis – CEO of Plastic Molding Manufacturing Don’t just get up and go to work. Think, how can you be your own boss? Business freedom is our future… Get your friends, your schoolmates, your co-workers, work together, build your own business. It’s very simple – more than we think it is. George E. Danis is a successful businessman, organizer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Born into poverty in rural Greece, George entered the U.S. as an illegal immigrant, yet decades later was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in recognition of his philanthropic endeavors and promotion of democracy. Highly active in politics for four decades, George was a fundraiser, advocate, and advisor to governors, senators, and presidential candidates. Today he divides his time between Boston, Massachusetts, and his childhood town of Karystos, Greece. He is married to his wife, Karen, has four children, and nine grandchildren.

Matt Beaudreau – Co-Founder of Apogee Strong Schools We want our kids to be able to work, to start businesses, to be able toget into apprenticeships early on. Matt Beaudreau is a seasoned educator, entrepreneur, and speaker whose career has been defined by a commitment to rethinking how young people learn and lead. Having begun his professional journey in the public-school system as a teacher and administrator, Matt grew increasingly dissatisfied with traditional schooling’s focus on compliance and rote metrics. He shifted direction in 2017 by founding Acton Academy Placer (and its sister campus in Sacramento), where he implemented self-directed learning, Socratic methods, and character-based education. In January 2021, Matt co-founded Apogee Strong alongside Tim Kennedy. The organization is built around mentorship, leadership training, and alternative educational models designed specifically to empower young men (and increasingly families) to become strong providers, protectors, and leaders. His role at Apogee Strong involves guiding its mission, developing programs, and speaking extensively to global audiences about education, character development, and personal transformation. Matt is also host of the podcast The Essential 11, where he interviews leaders across business, media, sports, and entertainment in search of insights around growth, leadership, and building strong character. He has delivered TEDx talks, served as a corporate trainer (with clients such as the United States Air Force, Lockheed Martin and Honeywell), and has spoken to more than 250,000 people worldwide. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Matt identifies first and foremost as a husband and father. His work is deeply rooted in his own family values and his belief that education should prepare individuals for real life, freedom, and purpose.Amber Gaige – Chief Marketing Advisor of Far Beyond Marketing People have to interact with you no less than 11 times beforethey make a single buying decision or click a single button. Amber Gaige is a seasoned marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and recognized authority in helping businesses simplify their marketing so they can grow with clarity and confidence. She serves as Chief Marketing Advisor at Far Beyond Marketing, a full-service marketing agency that partners with business owners to build stronger brands, attract the ideal customers, and increase sales while eliminating the confusion and overwhelm often associated with growth efforts. Amber comes from a deep entrepreneurial lineage – she is a third-generation business operator who grew up immersed in her family’s trades and service-business ventures, which instilled in her a strong work ethic, a hands-on marketing mindset, and an instinct for operational growth. After earning her degree from Baylor University, she led marketing functions across multiple organizations, founded her own lead-generation company, and achieved a major early milestone when she scaled that business rapidly and sold it to private equity. Leveraging more than 20 years of experience across industries such as home services, manufacturing, construction, software and franchising, Amber developed what she calls the “Four C’s of Effective Marketing” – Clear Copy, Consistent Branding, Customer Demographics and Channel Management – which serve as the foundational framework for her clients’ strategic marketing plans. At Far Beyond Marketing, Amber combines a story-brand orientation – she is a certified StoryBrand Guide – with data-driven systems and vendor-agnostic vendor-management to deliver turnkey and scalable marketing solutions for entrepreneurs who want to own their market rather than be at its mercy. As a thought leader, speaker and best-selling author (including *The Far Beyond Marketing Guidebook), Amber frequently shares insights about how to avoid wasted marketing spend, how to align marketing with operations, and how to build sustainable growth without feeling o

Joseph Haecker – Editor-In-Chief at OF Insider Magazine • Business Strategist • +16,000 followers • Tech Founder • 26 Books Published on Amazon • Podcast Host/Guest  I like to say that some people are entrepreneurs. Some people are serial entrepreneurs. And then there’s this special class of weirdos like me that are addicted to startups. Since 2012, Joseph Haecker has built a reputation as a dynamic and unconventional leader across the worlds of design, entrepreneurship, and media. Along the way, he has found himself in unforgettable rooms – from late-night conversations with Julian Lennon to collaborating with high-profile entrepreneurs, celebrities, and innovators. Throughout his career, he has launched several startups, raised just under $4.5 million in capital, successfully exited three businesses, and even designed two of the world’s largest chandeliers. He continues to expand his impact through podcasting, events, publishing, and strategic advisory work. Each week, Haecker meets with three to five startups, offering mentorship and marketing guidance to help founders refine their concepts and accelerate growth. He is a serial entrepreneur, Fractional CMO, podcast host, and author, driven by the intersection of design, technology, storytelling, and business strategy. With more than two decades of experience in the lighting and interior design industries, he has developed a unique ability to bridge creative vision with scalable commercial solutions. His career includes founding multiple ventures such as Designwal, a social media platform built specifically for the interior design community, and Join inCrowd, which grew organically to 1.7 million members without a marketing budget. As a Fractional CMO, he helps both startups and established multimillion-dollar companies develop tailored strategies aligned with their growth goals. Through his podcasting and published work, he explores emerging opportunities within design and tech, offering entrepreneurs practical insights into innovation, branding, and community-driven growth.Andi Shaughnessy and Danielle Carter – Owners of ExpressIt Delivery and Unlikely Bosses If we can inspire one person you know, to not give up, to work through the challenges that they’re going through, however heavy they feel at the time, that was worth it. In 2011, Andi Shaughnessy and Danielle Carter’s father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. At the time, Danielle was a full-time mother of three young children while helping with the family business when she could, and Andi was pursuing a career in sports television. As their father’s health declined in the spring of 2012, they faced a pivotal decision about the future of ExpressIt, the company he had built. Following his passing that summer, the business entered a period of uncertainty, and the sisters made the commitment to step in and lead. When they assumed responsibility, ExpressIt was a small operation with just 13 drivers, two operations managers, and a limited number of accounts across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. With no formal business background, Andi and Danielle relied on their work ethic, resilience, and a steadfast belief in people-first leadership. Over the years, they have grown ExpressIt into a thriving organization with more than 200 drivers and a 14-person management team, now serving customers throughout the Northeast. Their journey into entrepreneurship was unconventional, but it has shaped their philosophy: sustainable success is built on trust, meaningful relationships, and consistently delivering on every promise made.

Marianne Caswell – President of Park Avenue Securities There’s easy steps that you can do to avoid those mistakes. One is thinkingabout, what do you want your life to look like in retirement and defining thatin advance of retiring. Marianne Caswell has more than 20 years of experience in financial services and wealth management. She is currently Head of Wealth Management at The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) and President of Park Avenue Securities, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian and its broker-dealer and corporate Registered Investment Advisor. As President, Marianne is focused on business growth, building a competitive platform, ensuring ease of doing business, leading with accountability, and communicating with purpose. Under her leadership, the firm has expanded to include 2,400 financial professionals and oversee $50B in AUM. Marianne obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a concentration in Business and Communication from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. M Teresa Lawrence – Butterfly Event Coordinator, International Speaker, Leadership Coach and Award-Winning Author of The Power of Leadership with M. Teresa Lawrence If you find that you wake up each day and you’re doing something sojoyous, you’re going to succeed at it, and people are going to see that,and you’re going to thrive. And that’s what you want. That’s what youwant in your team. You absolutely want people who are amazing atwhat they do, and you want to let them shine. M Teresa Lawrence is an award-winning author, international speaker, and leadership coach. She is the founder and president of the Trueness Project, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering children and adults to cherish their imagination and own their power to write their narratives. As part of her mission, Teresa is donating her award-winning transformational children’s book, GLORIOUSNESS, to disadvantaged children throughout the world. She is also the co-author of The Power of Leadership, where she discusses the power of the “Leadership of Play,” a philosophy that uplifts everyone. Currently, Teresa is working on The Grand Butterfly Gathering scheduled for June 29, 2024, where her nonprofit, the Trueness Project, will host the highest number of people dressed as butterflies in history, both in person and virtually. We will set a world record, and a joyous community of changemakers will make a statement dressed as butterflies, standing for a world filled with community, creativity, and love. Teresa’s work has been featured in various publications, including the San Francisco Post, the California Observer, World Reporter, and Scholar Media Africa. As a Creative Visionary at Covered Wagon Nation, I help people realize and attain their full potential enjoyably. I apply my Leadership of Play philosophy, which is based on thinking and living outside the box, finding joy in simple acts of kindness, and believing in the power of imagination and adventure. I also leverage my skills and experience as an author, publisher, educator, and attorney to create and deliver transformational content and programs. I hold a JD from Columbia Law School and a BA from Amherst College, and I have been working with a diverse client base to start and grow thriving businesses for over 20 years. I am passionate about serving my community through volunteering and non-profit fundraising. As a Cuban immigrant, I founded The Trueness Project, a purpose-driven project that helps children own their stories and know that they are the masters of their destiny. I travel the world giving out books and speaking about the importance of teaching leadership in schools. I believe that inside each one of us is a true and genuine leader, waiting for awakening by playful adventure. On December 14, 2023, I was honored with a Doctorate in Humane Letters in Leadership Development, Justice, and Advocacy by the Open Christian University USA, in collaboration with Angaza Bible College, Keny

Corey Morris – Owner & CEO of Voltage Letting people work and staying out of their way has been a great thing for me… honest mistakes and things where we’re learning are typically learning experiences that we can recover from. Corey Morris is the President and CEO of Voltage Digital, a Kansas City-based digital marketing agency specializing in search marketing and website development. With over 20 years of experience, he has led the agency to win nearly 100 local, national, and global awards for ROI-focused client work. Corey is also the founder and author of The Digital Marketing Success Plan® and the START Planning Process, frameworks designed to help businesses create actionable, results-driven marketing strategies. His industry leadership and community involvement earned him the 2019 Marketer of the Year award from the Kansas City Data-Driven Marketing Association (KCDMA). Beyond his role at Voltage, Corey has served on the global board of SEMPO (now part of DAA), founded the KC Search Marketing Conference, and contributed to publications like Search Engine Journal, Search Engine Land, and Forbes. He is also a sought-after speaker at events such as SMX and Digital Summit. Corey’s mission is to help marketers and companies maximize their digital marketing strategies, focusing on generosity and “helping, not selling” as guiding principles.Brian Scudamore – Founder & CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? We have a culture here in our entire O2E Brands family called the WTF culture. And what that really stands for is being willing to fail. Brian Scudamore is the Founder and CEO of O2E Brands, the banner company for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, WOW 1 Day Painting, and Shack Shine. Brian is a serial entrepreneur, known for pioneering the professional junk hauling industry with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. Since conquering that market, he’s gone on to apply the O2E (Ordinary to Exceptional) formula to the painting, moving, and home-detailing industries. Currently, he’s at the helm of a burgeoning home-service empire; each brand has franchise locations in every major metro in North America and Australia. He’s a respected industry leader and speaker, well-known in the business community for his belief in people and passion for innovation. His companies have made celebrated appearances on ABC Nightline, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, CNN, The Today Show, Oprah, and CNBC. Brian’s story has been featured in Fortune Magazine, The New York Times, Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and he contributes regularly to Forbes and Inc.com. He won the Lifetime Achievement Award Winner from the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization

Radhika Paliwal – Solutions Engineering Leader at Cisco A zero day is defined as a day where you make zero progress towardsyour goals, your dreams, your milestones. A no zero day is doing anythingtowards it. Radhika Paliwal is a dynamic engineering leader, author and mentor, currently serving as a Solutions Engineering Leader at Cisco, where she drives strategic, technical and business outcomes for enterprise clients. Across her career, she has made the leap from hands-on engineering to customer-facing solutions, blending deep technical expertise with strategic business acumen. With a degree in Computer Engineering from Purdue University, Radhika began her journey in systems and software before pivoting into solutions architecture and engineering leadership. At Cisco, she leads high-performing teams focused on innovative technology deployment, partner and client enablement, and business growth across complex enterprise environments. Beyond her corporate role, she is the author of From Ramen Noodles to Riches, a beginner-friendly guide to personal finance, saving and wealth-building – emphasizing that financial empowerment and career clarity go hand in hand. Her website describes her as “a computer engineer turned author, speaker, and entrepreneur” who is on a mission to help others live deliberately – “one decision, one goal, and one sip at a time.” Radhika is passionate about mentoring and coaching professionals—whether they’re engineering leaders, early-career technologists or individuals seeking to align their career, finance and purpose. Her work spans career strategy, interview and resume coaching, sales enablement and personal development. Known for her authenticity, approachable style and practical frameworks, she not only brings best-in-class technical leadership, but also a deeply human touch to growth and empowerment.James Sudakow – Founder & Principal at CH Consulting and Author of Out of the Blur: A Delirious Dad’s Search for the Holy Grail of Work-Life Balance I think you can actually have legitimate work life balance. And that’s whatI talk about in the book. I went through this like 12 to 18 month approachfor my own life and I’m way better than I was. I’m still working on it, but youcan definitely get there. James Sudakow is a creative-thinking business leader and irreverent author offering strategies, insights and a unique perspective on navigating the corporate gauntlet. He is the author of new book, “Out of The Blur: A Delirious Dad’s Search for the Holy Grail of Work-Life Balance” which tells his story of building and running a small business while raising a family. In this humorous, genuine and practical guide, James helps readers figure out how to define what they want their work-life balance to look like while identifying and solving the traps and habits many fall into that get in the way of truly reaching balance. His business insights have been featured in The Chicago Tribune, Forbes.com, Fast Company Online, Mic., The Business Journals, LifeHacker, Bustle, SiriusXM, Psychology Today and more. James is also a contributing columnist to Inc.com and he serves as the principal of CH Consulting, Inc., a boutique management and organizational effectiveness consulting practice he founded in 2010. He specializes in helping companies manage organizational transformation, create talent management strategies and programs that maximize employee capabilities and improve business performance.Ken Blanchard – Leadership Expert, Thought Leader and Best-Selling Author of The New One Minute Manager If you aren’t continuing to learn, it’s like oxygen for a deep sea diver,you’re gonna be in trouble. Ken Blanchard’s books have improved careers worldwide. He wrote the iconic 1982 classic, “The One Minute Manager,” with Spencer Johnson. It sold more than 13 million copies and remains on bestseller lists today. In the past three decades, Ken has authored or co-authored 60 books with combined sales totaling

Chad Jenkins – Founder of SEEDSPARK CoLAB We’re all not thinking big enough. When you do begin to think big enough, embrace the art of collaboration, and you can leave all your contemporaries behind, because they’re still looking over proposals and thinking about it and writing checks and crossing their fingers while you were creating collaborations on a daily basis. Chad Jenkins is a visionary entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of SeedSpark CoLAB — a global collaboration platform designed to help entrepreneurs monetize their experience and unlock exponential growth. Known as the “Vision Alchemist,” Chad blends curiosity, strategic thinking, and a passion for partnership to help founders scale their unique value through frameworks like the VCR Formula™, Just Add A Zero™, and 100X Collaborations™. With a track record that spans equine entrepreneurship, tech innovation, and corporate partnerships, Chad’s mission is to turn solo operators into strategic collaborators. Through the CoLAB, he partners with global entrepreneurs to build scalable, IP-backed business models that shift the focus from competition to collaboration — and from incremental gains to exponential outcomes.Thomas Paladino – Founder of Scalar Light Scalar energy is everywhere. Scalar energy is another form of energy. We have electricity and magnetism and a second energy is scalar energy. It’s from the sun, so it’s all around us. It’s universal. Tom Paladino was a pioneering researcher and humanitarian devoted to helping people restore optimal health and elevate their quality of life through the study and application of Scalar Energy. His lifelong inspiration began in his undergraduate years, where he developed a deep admiration for Nikola Tesla, widely regarded as the father of Scalar Energy research. Tom also studied the groundbreaking work of Galen and Sarah Hieronymus, whose research contributed significantly to understanding Scalar phenomena, including the process of rendering harmful microbes inert by working at the RNA/DNA level. Through decades of dedication, Tom advanced this body of knowledge and made it accessible to the public through Scalar Light sessions, education, and global outreach. He touched countless lives across the world with both his scientific curiosity and his compassionate mission to serve humanity. Tom passed away in September 2024, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, service, and spiritual generosity. He was deeply loved by his family and by the thousands of people worldwide who benefitted from his work. Although he is no longer with us in physical form, Scalar Light continues through his vision and efforts – an enduring extension of his life’s devotion to healing and uplift. Many believe he has now joined the light he so passionately studied, continuing to shine his presence and purpose from beyond.

Anna Fishbeyn – Founder, CEO & Creative Force of MOVEMENT360TV.COM I don’t think sci-fi, created by a woman, done by a woman, envisioned by a woman, has really had its impact and its start and its revolution, and I believe that my purple, pink, yellow, neon colored, 80s inspired sci fi futuristic world is going to speak to a lot of women. Anna Fishbeyn is a multifaceted filmmaker, performer, and speaker – best known as the visionary CEO and Brand Icon behind Movement 360. She directs, produces, and stars in bold, female-driven content across film, theater, and digital platforms, including the feminist sci‑fi comedy Galaxy 360: A Woman’s Playground. A champion for gender equality, she founded XOFeminist Productions, Anteriya Films, and Movement 360 to create original, multicultural storytelling that elevates women and engages men as allies. She has a Ph.D. from Columbia University and is the founder of the production companies XOFeminist Productions and Anteriya Films. Her work often uses satire to explore themes of feminism, motherhood, and the immigrant experience. Her body of work includes the Off-Broadway play My Stubborn Tongue, the novel The Matrimonial Flirtations of Emma Kaulfield, and the feature film Galaxy 360: A Woman’s Playground. Through Movement 360, Anna fuses humor with social purpose – sparking empowering conversations on feminism, confidence, and emotional intelligence. She frequently speaks at film festivals and panels worldwide, advocating for gender equity and the use of comedy as a tool for social change. Brant Cooper – Founder of Moves the Needle and one of the Authors of “The Lean Entrepreneur: How Visionaries Create Products, Innovate with New Ventures, and Disrupt Markets” Today, the brand is a two way street, right? … your reputation and all ofthese components that make up the brand can change overnight. Andso we want people to think about brand as being the relationship thatyou have with your customer. Brant Cooper is The New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur and CEO and founder of Moves the Needle. He is a trusted adviser to startups and large enterprises around the world. With more than 25 years of expertise in changing industrial age mindset into digital age opportunity, he blends agile, human-centered design, and lean methodologies to ignite entrepreneurial action from the front lines to the C-suite. As a sought-after keynote speaker, startup mentor, and executive advisor, he travels the globe sharing his vision for reimagining 21st century organizations. Bringing agility, digital transformation, and a focus on creating value for customers, he helps leaders navigate the uncertainty brought on by increased complexity and endless disruption.

Alex Doonaco – Co-founder & CEO of careCycle (YC W25) I think the technology is going to be commoditized eventually… so in order to build a really generational or defensible business here, we need to find a way to embed very vertical-specific knowledge into it, solve very specific problems, and build a platform around it. Alex Doonanco is the CEO and Co-founder of careCycle, where he leads the development of AI voice teams that have transformed Medicare agency operations, having over 400,000 conversations with seniors since October 2024. With deep expertise in conversational AI and healthcare technology, Alex previously served as the first U.S. hire and GTM lead at AI Rudder, architecting contact center automation projects across several B2C industries. As an early leader in voice AI application development, he regularly shares insights on the transformative power of well-architected solutions for business interactions with customers. Recognized for pioneering the AI communication layer for medicare distribution, Alex is passionate about democratizing enterprise-grade technology to ensure every senior receives the consistent, high-quality care they deserve. The platform delivers measurable impact, including up to 40 percent lower acquisition costs and 37 percent higher effectuation rates.Ann Winblad – Co-Founder & Managing Director Hummer Winblad Venture Partners  Our job is not to predict the future, but to purchase it, and I believe that you really got to be very open minded…. Ann Winblad is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, the first venture capital firm to focus exclusively on software. A pioneering entrepreneur turned investor, she began her career as a systems programmer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis before co-founding Open Systems, Inc., an accounting software company she later grew and sold successfully. In 1989 she co-launched Hummer Winblad, where she has since helped build and scale more than 160 enterprise software companies across analytics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. With a background in mathematics and business administration from St. Catherine University and a master’s degree from the University of St. Thomas, Winblad is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in early enterprise software investment. Beyond venture capital, she serves on educational and nonprofit boards and continues to mentor founders at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and technology.

Noah St. John, PhD – Founder of St. John Executive Coaching and the Author of the Book The 7-Figure Life: How to Leverage The 4 Focus Factors for More Wealth and Happiness My job is to help people so they’re not scared, so that you have those skills that are going to go through this AI revolution so that, so that you can make money, there will always have to be a human touch… Noah St. John Noah St John is a communication expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of ten books. He is famous for inventing Afformations®, a positive self-talk tool that helps busy people remove mental barriers, build confidence, and make more money. Noah St. John, PhD is recognized as “The Mental Health Coach to the Stars.” Working with Hollywood celebrities, seven- and eight-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executives, and elite entrepreneurs, Noah is famous for helping his coaching clients make more in twelve weeks than they did in the previous twelve months, while winning back 1–3 hours per day and 4–8 weeks a year. Noah’s clients are the 0.1% rock stars who love to take action and get amazing results! Noah is also the only author in history to have works published by HarperCollins, Hay House, Simon & Schuster, Mindvalley, Nightingale-Conant, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher. Noah’s mission is to eliminate not-enoughness from the world and he is internationally recognized for his signature coaching services; facilitating workshops at companies and institutions across the globe; and appearing on over 1,000 media outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, The Hallmark Channel, NPR, Entrepreneur, The Jenny McCarthy Show, Selling Power and SUCCESS Magazine.Dr. Andrew Freeman – Director of Cardiovascular Prevention & Clinical Cardiology, Professor of Medicine at National Jewish Health If we can switch all those things, we can live the most anti inflammatory lifestyle possible. This makes a lot of disease go away. Dr. Andrew Freeman is a board-certified cardiologist and the Director of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness at National Jewish Health in Denver. He is part of the leadership of both the local and national American College of Cardiology and leads the regional Walk with a Doc program. Dr. Freeman is nationally recognized for his work in preventive cardiology and lifestyle medicine. Fall is the perfect time for a health reset, and doctors say it’s time to look beyond cholesterol. Inflammation is a hidden risk that could trigger a heart attack, even in people with normal cholesterol levels. Many don’t even know they’re at risk. According to Dr. Andrew Freeman, Director of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness at National Jewish Health, inflammation plays a critical role in cardiovascular disease. Inflammation can raise heart attack risk, even when cholesterol levels seem perfectly normal. Fortunately, there are now simple lifestyle changes and therapies that can help reduce inflammation to protect the heart. And making that change now, with the holidays just around the corner, can help people stay ahead of seasonal stressors and indulgences that often derail heart-healthy routines.Marinela Profi – Global Market Strategy Lead for AI Agents and Generative AI – Principal Level at SAS  The first step is not technical. It’s a mindset. Move from fear to curiosity, test it, question it, learn from it. When you see value in one process, AI is there to amplify you. Marinela Profi, a leading expert in the field of artificial intelligence, brings a wealth of experience at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, and marketing strategy. With advanced degrees in Statistics and AI, along with an MBA, she successfully bridges complex technical concepts with strategic business initiatives. In her role as the Global AI & GenAI Market Strategy Lead at SAS, she has been instrumental in crafting global marketing strategies for cutting-edge solutions in both machine learning and generat

Jeremy Cotter – Founder of YouRise Health, Investing in Human Potential,  Former Exec with Google & Meta teams  AI is the same thing. It’s got two sides to it. What our job is as humans is tomaximize those positive sides and look for how to mitigate the risks of thenegative. Jeremy Cotter is investing in human potential and lifespan maximization. He is a successful entrepreneur and investor, began his career at the Advisory Board Company, a leading healthcare consulting company, which was later acquired. Following this, he worked at Google. At Google, he won division awards and grew over a dozen high-growth tech companies, as an executive, entrepreneur, and investor. He was on the founding team and  employee #1 at AllTrails. He has won international leadership awards and grants for health research and was then recruited to build new teams at Meta. He has over 20 years of experience with early-stage tech companies, helping them achieve outsized returns. Jeremy’s passion and dedication are now in YouRise which is focused on health technology. YouRise is growing the next generation of companies that are improving human performance and lifelong health. Jeremy is a graduate of Duke University with honors and is a performance athlete and two-time state champion runner.Vinisha Rathod – Managing Director of p3 studio Lead with your strengths and tenacity. Don’t lead with victimness, because people don’t like that. And so if you develop your skill set very strongly and you’re very clear on what you’re good at, you will become hard to ignore, even in spaces that you may not be traditionally welcomed in. Vinisha Rathod is the Managing Director of P3 Studio and the creator of the The Briefcase Effect™ methodology. She works with founders, leaders, and teams to bridge the gap between culture, strategy, and performance as organizations scale. Over the course of her 15+-year career, Vinisha has held roles across government, consulting, tech, and enterprise environments — including positions at Ernst & Young, BCG, and in leadership assignments across culture and transformation initiatives. She brings “real-world grit and systems thinking” to help clients navigate complex growth phases (e.g. from 15 to 50 to 250+ team members) with clarity, structure, and sustainable culture. Her signature work is built around The Briefcase Effect, a personal branding and leadership framework that helps individuals and teams lead with identity, intention, and commercial impact. The book and methodology have been used to unblock performance, align culture, and sharpen organizational credibility. Vinisha is also a sought-after speaker, advisor, and thought leader. She frequently speaks on the intersections of leadership, culture design, diversity, economic empowerment, and authenticity in business. Her writing and commentary have been featured in outlets such as Fast Company, CEO World, Women’s Agenda, and more. Under her leadership, P3 Studio uses a practical, partnership-based consulting model that emphasizes removing hidden blockers in leadership teams, organizational structure, and internal alignment – not just delivering strategy but making it executable. In her mission, Vinisha is passionate about breaking ceilings and driving economic empowerment, and she advocates for systems that value merit, capability, and deeper connection over superficial metrics.

Borja Cuan – Co-Founder of Four15 Digital We are being hired as experts, and we are expected to give our veryhonest and direct feedback to clients, which means we’re not sayingwhat they want to hear, but instead saying what we believe is best fortheir business. Borja Cuan is co-founder of Four15 Digital, a growth marketing and performance advertising agency operating across the U.S. and Mexico. With over two decades of experience in digital marketing, Borja has helped lead Four15 Digital’s strategic expansion and differentiated positioning in a crowded marketplace. Under Borja’s leadership, Four15 emphasizes a consultative, client-first approach: before signing contracts, the agency provides deep audits and tailored strategies to build trust and showcase expertise. He believes that customer experience and strong relationships are among the most critical factors for long-term success. He also champions integrating automation and AI into digital workflows – not to replace human oversight, but to enhance efficiency, creativity, and campaign performance. In terms of organizational culture, Borja supports a hybrid work model (three days in-office, two remote) to balance collaboration, learning, and flexibility. He is also vocal about investing in team development, nurturing retention, and building a business that endures beyond short-term metrics.Catherine B. Roy – Coaches’ Coach LinkedIn is not a CV. LinkedIn is not a social network and it’s not a webshop. It’s all in one – the most powerful thing about LinkedIn is that ithas the most powerful search engine in the world. Catherine B. Roy is a Bestselling Author, Personal Growth and Business Coach, Human Potential Thought Leader and award winning artist and scientist whose stimulating, upbeat and inspirational writings have helped countless people in the world. It has helped them solve personal problems, infuse their lives with hope, energy and success, and remarkably improve people’s relationships at work and at home. 1st Edition of Catherine’s “Live from Your Heart and Mind” book reached best selling status on Amazon Kindle in just 3 days. And her viral post “Love Yourself First” reached over 1.2M people in just 7 hours. As the author of published articles on The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, McGill Media, The Simple Reminders, The Wellness Universe, The Spirituality Post and several published books Catherine’s approach to life, growth and all living things is one infused with positive faith, knowledge and conviction. And imbued with the knowledge and experience that exclaims, “Positive change, true progress, growth and greatness lie within everyone’s grasp and capacity to achieve!” As the author and founder of the “Live from Your Heart and Mind” community, Catherine is the guiding force behind the “LHM” system for increasing a person’s emotional and intellectual capacity, and inspiring them to positive change and accomplishment. LHM’s greater mission is to inspire and help people inspire and help other people in this evergreen process. It is one that also prescribes the contagious sharing of satisfaction, happiness and ever growing goodness that unites us as honorable individuals and as a family of rational, mutually respectful human beings. Catherine’s been an award winning participant at international conferences where she has provided knowledge and insight on such subjects as leadership, regional and international cooperation, project management, conference speaking and project representing. Not long ago she enjoyed the distinction of receiving the 30 Under 30 Best Young Leaders award and Top 20 Global Thought Leaders in Future at Work award and is also an experienced linguistics researcher with published scientific works in the fields of pragmatism, communication, speaking and media manipulation, and psycho-linguistics.

Dr. Will Haas, MD, MBA – Co-Founder & CEO at Vyve Wellness I always wanted to build things. I wanted to create things. And you know,one of the things that drove me towards medical school… was thisfascination with the human body and optimizing Health and HumanPerformance. Dr. Will Haas, MD, MBA, is the Co-Founder and CEO of VYVE Wellness, where he leads a physician-driven practice that emphasizes personalized, integrative medicine to help patients reclaim vitality at the cellular level. With dual training as a board-certified physician in family medicine and integrative medicine, and further credentials as an Institute for Functional Medicine trained practitioner, he brings both clinical and systems insight to his work. His journey into wellness is deeply personal: at age 41 he encountered his own health crisis—despite a healthy lifestyle he developed metabolic and cognitive imbalances—which motivated him to explore advanced therapies such as peptides, hormone optimization, and nutrient modalities. His mission is informed by both his professional background and his lived experience, aiming to redefine how medicine can be practiced: not merely to treat symptoms, but to empower patients to live at their highest potential.Patricia Stepler – High-Performance Mentor, Business Strategist, Mindset Coach, & Owner of Creating Top Producer When you want to manifest something, it’s a matter of keeping focused.You have to see and visualize what it is that you want, and keep so directlyfocused on that goal that you don’t waver from it. And even when you getdiscouraged, you keep coming back to the goal. Patricia “Patty” Stepler is the visionary founder behind Creating Top Producers, a high-performance coaching company dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders to break through limiting beliefs and achieve transformational growth. With a foundation built on personal development and mindset mastery, Patty leverages her experience as a private coaching student of Bob Proctor to teach scientific principles of success, manifestation, and mindset reprogramming. She believes that true success is not earned solely by effort, but by learning to think differently and align one’s internal world with external goals. Before launching Creating Top Producers, Patty observed countless individuals working harder but plateauing—unable to reach their highest potential. Her transition from observer to mentor came from her conviction that both mindset and strategy must be developed in tandem for lasting results. Under her guidance, clients receive a holistic blend of mindset coaching, business strategy, productivity training, and leadership development. Patty also hosts Creating Top Producers, a show aimed at inspiring viewers toward entrepreneurial thinking, confidence, and transformative results. Patty’s mission is simple yet powerful: to help people move From Stuck to Unstoppable, guiding them to unlock clarity, confidence, and the momentum needed to create extraordinary lives and businesses.

Sujay Saha – Founder & President of Cortico-X When you’re looking for your first customer, you need to go to a person who actually trusts you. It’s very much similar to how investors give money, not on ideas, but on founders. Sujay Saha is the Founder & President of Cortico-X, a boutique experience-led Strategy & Transformation firm. With over two decades of leadership experience, Sujay has helped senior leaders across industries drive customer focus as a differentiator to sustainably grow. This is his passion. Since its founding in 2022, Sujay has quickly positioned Cortico-X as a trusted partner in experience strategy and innovation that partners with industry giants and technology trailblazers to incubate and commercialize solutions that propel digital evolution. The results speak for themselves—20 clients within two years in a rather unfavorable economy! Before incubating Cortico-X, Sujay was a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) – a Big Four consulting firm. As a leader in PwC’s Silicon Valley office, he helped many of the world’s top brands leverage experience as a growth engine and competitive differentiator. A self-described ‘experience activist,’ Sujay is fervently committed to a human-centric approach to business. His career is a testament to his belief that profound customer and employee experiences are the bedrock of sustainable and profitable business models. Sujay has formulated and extensively published inspiring concepts, such as Return On Experience (ROX). He is now channeling his expertise into writing a book that explores innovative strategies for businesses to deliver exceptional experiences that are socially responsible and beneficial to all stakeholders. Sujay’s unwavering dedication to enhancing how businesses interact within their ecosystems inspires those around him, positioning him as an inspirational leader within the Cortico-X family, our clients, and beyondLinda Henman – Owner of Henman Performance Group If you discipline yourself to appoint a devil’s advocate, and it should be different every meeting, to ask me why five times, that forces me to get to the core of the problem instead of being distracted by the trivial many. I want to zero in on the critical few. Dr. Linda Henman, the Decision Catalyst ®, is one of those rare experts who advises, speaks, writes, and coaches. As the founder of Henman Performance Group, a leadership consulting firm located in St. Louis, MO, Linda helps C-suite leaders make decisions that they must get right and can’t afford to get wrong. In more than 40 years, none of her projects has failed. Some of her clients include leaders in organizations like Avon, Emerson Electric, Estee Lauder, Kraft, and Tyson Foods. Linda first studied decision-making while working on her Ph.D. in 1994. She conducted long-term original research on138 American POWs (including John McCain) who had survived five or more years of brutal imprisonment. The study, under the direction of the U. S. Navy, uncovered the pivotal decisions the POWs made to stay resilient – decisions about their beliefs, identity, and life’s purpose. These research findings have guided Linda’s work with executives ever since. Today, Linda works predominately with business owners and those in the c-suite to help them make decisions on issues like increasing profitability, mergers & acquisitions, and succession planning. (In fact, Linda was one of eight succession planning experts who worked with John Tyson after his company’s acquisition of International Beef Products – one of the most successful acquisitions of the 21st Century.) Timothy L. Anderson, MBA – President & CEO of United States Senate Federal Credit Union We just believe that credit unions, especially here at the United States Senate Federal Credit Union, are here to improve the livelihood of those who are most economically challenged, and we do that through the United States Senate Foundation. Timothy L. Anderson has