Andreas is the Chief Strategist at Bloofusion, responsible for defining and executing the company's strategy and direction in the US marketplace, with a focus on corporate business development for Fortune 1000 companies. He has over 20 years of experience in client acquisition, digital strategy, and lead generation, and is passionate about helping clients understand and leverage the language, behavior, and needs of their online audiences.

Andreas is a published author, on the Pavilion Steering Committee, and co-host of a popular online forum. He speaks multiple languages, including German, French, Schwäbisch and a bit of Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

Anna is a Strategy & Operations Executive with a track record of scaling organizations, optimizing profitability, and driving measurable impact. With $100M+ P&L management experience, she has helped Fortune 500 companies, SaaS firms, and high-growth startups navigate complexity, improve efficiency, and achieve 200%+ YoY growth through strategic execution, M&A, and operational excellence. 

Anna is passionate about helping customer-focused, mission-driven organizations scale efficiently while delivering meaningful impact. She believes sustainable growth comes from operational excellence, customer-centric innovation, and empowered teams. 🚀

Managing General Partner at TENSEUR, transforming industrial deep tech innovations into market success stories. She partners exclusively with founders solving humanity's most greatest challenges with defensible IP, addressing substantial zero-trillion-dollar markets, and capable of delivering both exceptional alpha and meaningful impact. 

Host of The NEO Industrialist podcast exploring the intersection of science-based innovation, culture, and industrial deep technology transformation. Keynote speaker on scientific entrepreneurship, industrial transformation, and strategic capital allocation. Recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal as a Leader of Influence in Women in Finance and Investment Banking. MBA from Babson Graduate School of Business, BS in Finance from University of Florida.

As a professional with over a decade of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, IT innovation, intellectual property law, and public health policy, Enoch focuses on connecting science, technology, and law to solve complex global challenges. His goal is to improve public health by integrating innovative technologies with effective legal strategies.

Enoch currently serves as an Associate Director in HHIT Commercial Strategy & Value Realization at Merck & Co., Inc. In this role, he leads digital initiatives and develops technology-driven solutions to reduce health disparities, especially in underserved communities.  As a DC-barred attorney, Enoch specializes in intellectual property and commercial compliance, combining his legal expertise with a strong foundation in scientific research to navigate complex regulatory and policy environments effectively.

Harbir is a civic entrepreneur and honored with multiple awards and recognitions for her impact and efforts. She has a diverse background in leadership, technology, marketing & PR, community organizing, and production. She has worked across multiple industries from Defense, SW/HW, Services, Event, Media and nonprofit sectors. 

Harbir has led and launched products in online learning and social engagement, digital transformation practice, and also started social enterprises. She is the 'nontraditional' leader and often the tip of the arrow. She is as committed to creating social impact and addressing some of the pressing issues of our times, including Ukraine humanitarian crisis, COVID Relief, and others. Harbir launched community coalition of entrepreneurs, community organizations, and volunteers to provide Covid relief for the public, hospitals, and frontline workers. 

Ian Chamandy is a strategist, author and speaker with over two decades of experience helping organizations and individuals define and live by their purpose. As the co-founder of Blueprint Business Architecture Inc. in 2005, Ian developed the proprietary Blueprint process, enabling more than 500 organizations to articulate their unique purpose.

Building on this success, Ian adapted the Blueprint process for individuals in 2022, empowering people to create personal Blueprints for happier, more productive, and purpose-driven lives. In 2024, he co-founded PurposeU, an online platform offering the Blueprint for Purpose course, to guide participants in defining their personal purpose.

Ian is the co-author of “Why Should I Choose You?: Answering the Most Important Question in Business in Seven Words or Less”, published by HarperCollins. As a contributor to a nationally broadcast TV station, Ian shared insights on leadership, strategy, and personal growth.

Igor helps B2B manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors simplify complexity, scale faster, and sell smarter.

As the Founder & CEO of TechNWeb, Inc. and IdealData.io, he partners with growth-minded businesses to turn operational friction into scalable systems — often without increasing headcount by bringing a tactical and strategic lens to drive measurable results.

✅ He helps businesses scale from 6 to 8 figures
✅ He architects revenue systems that prep you for exit or expansion
✅ He connects the dots between people, process, and platforms

Igor has worked side-by-side with CEOs, operators, and private equity teams to modernize tech stacks, launch new sales channels, and turn underperforming teams into accountable revenue engines. His approach blends practical automation with leadership guidance — built for execution, not just strategy.

J Li helps teams who are launching new businesses/offerings find the right solution that customers will change habits to adopt. Her Prototype Thinking Sprint saves teams 6-12 months of runway / time-to-market compared to agile or lean startup, by optimizing experiments to solve the questions that matter most.

She's a user testing nerd with a background in math and software, but her passion is designing optimal qualitative experiments that can be executed by anyone, especially product and business teams, without design or development training.

Her company, Prototype Thinking Labs, runs sprints, workshops, and training for organizations that are trying to build something new and make people's lives better.

She's helped build 50+ products/services and trained thousands of companies across 30+ countries. Past clients include Asana, Fitbit, Google, Lego, Autodesk, Capital One, Kaiser Permanente, Lululemon, L'Oreal, Unicef, Stanford, and UC Berkeley.

John is the host and co-producer of the TV Series "AI: Unpacking the Black Box" on PBS member stations. This is a groundbreaking series that explores the future of humanity in the age of emerging Artificial Intelligence and features interviews with experts from around the globe discussing how AI will impact everything from jobs and education to faith and the pursuit of AI-driven immortality. 

From his roots in a deeply religious family through his service as a U.S. Marine, to becoming a leading voice in AI and robotics, John's story embodies the profound resets that shape our lives.

As CEO of York Exponential and a technical futurist, John isn't just talking about the future – he's actively building bridges between traditional communities and cutting-edge technology. His mission to democratize robotics for small manufacturers while honoring human dignity offers vital lessons for anyone navigating major life transitions.

Senior leader with hands-on experience in technical sales support, plus financial institution compliance, legal and risk management functions for $2B Financial Institution, including fraud and audit teams. Led several teams through merger process to create $5B federal credit union. Executive experience in Government, Commercial and International contracts negotiation and licensing, including both procurement and sales agreements. Member of California State Bar Association (currently inactive), and admitted US Patent Attorney in 1983. Recognition as Fellow and CPCM through NCMA and IACCM Contracts Professional organizations.

Specialties: Negotiations (Training and Coaching) and Contract Agreements for Procurement and Sales Relationships. Analysis of Enterprise and Operational Risks, and Compliance support for financial institutions. Analysis of negotiation challenges facing organizations, and development of tailored training materials and programs.

In an era where technology is omnipresent, Justin catalyzes change by aligning cutting-edge tech developments with strategies that bolster human capability. He excels in steering product innovation and crafting pathways for professional development, positioning organizations and individuals alike for success. His philosophy, grounded in Positive Intelligence, shapes his role as a leader, communicator, and mentor.

With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a track record of leading complex tech initiatives, Justin stands at the intersection of innovation and human potential, driving the industry toward a future where technology enhances human well-being. Author, podcaster, and advocate for mindful leadership, he is dedicated to guiding transformation in the tech world and beyond.

Keshia is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in innovation management, business strategy development, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in leading and growing teams, driving operational excellence, and enhancing startup outcomes.

As VP of Investment at BDev Ventures, Keshia leads a specialized team focused on identifying and nurturing promising startups, managing both strategic and operational aspects of the investment process. Her previous experience includes founding and directing Dialog to Learn, where she forged partnerships with major tech companies to boost educational outcomes. At German Accelerator, she oversaw expansive startup accelerator programs, specializing in global partnerships and strategic growth initiatives. 

She loves to travel, cook for family and friends and is currently excited about CrossFit and her Airstream.

Lisa Talbot is a strategic project manager, business efficiency expert, and founder of True North PM Solutions. With over 15 years of experience untangling complex processes, Lisa helps businesses streamline operations and achieve sustainable growth. But beyond the boardroom, she’s also a dedicated runner, an avid traveler, and a dedicated mom—bringing grit, adaptability, and patience to every challenge she tackles. Whether she’s helping a company navigate change or chasing her next adventure, Lisa is all about finding the most efficient path forward.

Matt Drago is an actor living in Los Angeles. Best known for his role as Fabian in SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA, he has appeared in a variety of other projects including Disney’s Counting Scars viral video, What Would Jesus Do: The Journey Continues, Ridley Scott’s Prophets of Science Fiction, and the popular audio drama podcast No Other Way. Matt trained in New York City at T. Schreiber Studios and Marymount Manhattan College.

He also has his own production company, which is currently in development on its first feature film. Outside of performing, Matt enjoys karate (he is a 4th degree black belt) and is an avid sports fan. Matt is represented by HRI Talent, Ignite Talent Management, and is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor’s Equity.

Melinda Yormick is on a mission to make hospitals safer and smarter. As an experienced nurse who worked across major hospitals, she witnessed firsthand how wayfinding challenges impacted patient care. After advancing through nursing leadership roles and pursuing her Executive MBA, Melinda's career took an unexpected turn in 2021 when a patient died due to navigation delays.

This tragedy revealed a systemic "Failure to Respond" issue affecting healthcare nationwide. Finding no suitable solutions on the market, Melinda founded CLARA in 2022, a system she describes as "Waze + Air Traffic Control for hospitals" that orchestrates operations to ensure teams and equipment reach patients when needed most.

Guided by Mark Twain's wisdom about life's two most important days—"the day you are born and the day you realize why" — Melinda has assembled a team of clinical and technology leaders committed to transforming hospital safety and efficiency.

As the Chief Executive Officer of First CDO Partners, Morgan leads a team of data professionals who help organizations optimize their data assets and processes. With over 15 years of experience in data and information governance, analytics, and strategy, she is a recognized thought leader and speaker in the data and analytics community, with a passion for advancing data as a discipline and empowering data-driven decision-making.

She is also the founder and Chief Data Evangelist of Get Governed LLC, a company that holds the intellectual property rights on her original content, including two best-selling books, "Get Governed: Building World Class Data Governance Programs" and "A Culture of Governance." 

Morgan is a sought-after speaker and consults on data software, program design, change management, and data culture and literacy, and mentors and champions women in data and tech. 

A serial entrepreneur merging two decades of Silicon Valley go-to-market expertise with luxury hospitality innovation, Reena's journey from leading high-stakes enterprise technology sales to creating distinctive hospitality brands reflects her ability to identify market opportunities and scale premium experiences.

With 20+ years driving revenue and GTM strategies for leading tech companies, Reena has brought a transformative perspective to hospitality. This dual expertise shapes how she builds and scales cultural brands - from the acclaimed Saffron in San Carlos to the sophisticated RASA in Burlingame, and now the Mediterranean-inspired Amara.

Reena is currently focused on expanding a portfolio of hospitality brands that merge cultural authenticity with operational excellence. Her unique background in enterprise tech sales and brand building positions her to scale memorable guest experiences across multiple markets.

Russ Elliot traded product roadmaps for IronMan competitions and, on the ride, discovered new pathways to purpose by building community. Russ’ RESET from corporate executive to life architect is a blueprint we can all benefit from. 

Russ has led teams from initial strategic vision to delivering significant P&L results at companies like IBM, Lockheed Martin, and Akamai. He has been tapped frequently to assess or lead complex projects for his proven ability to extract needs and requirements, align teams, design business solutions, and effectively implement change when required. 

Russ is a lifelong learner who believes that incremental accomplishments lead to large-scale success. He has 6+ years of Peloton bike training and 5+ years at road riding events including 6 IronMan 70.3 relays to date.

Vladimirs sets high standards, take ownership, and achieve results through focused execution at Cisco. His key areas of expertise are Go-To-Market strategies, offer development, business models, and business case analysis.

His core values:

> Structured Decision Making
> Innovating by challenging the status quo
> Execution is an actual outcome
> Digitization drives productivity
> Automation drives productivity

He believes AI is the fourth industrial revolution, unfolding fast. Companies must understand the changes it will bring and the opportunities it will create and adjust their business, technology, and investment strategies appropriately.