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John Barrett John Barrett is a marketing and branding expert and the Founder and CEO of Dorothy House Media, a company built by the entrepreneur for the entrepreneur. With a strategic vision and a talent for storytelling, John helps businesses thrive by connecting with audiences through innovative branding and creative marketing. His expertise spans media, merchandise, and music, all driven by a p...

Christoph Heuermann Christoph Heuermann, serial entrepreneur and founder of denationalize.me, is a passionate perpetual traveler who has traveled to every country in the world. His company is dedicated to helping individuals achieve tax-free living and apply flag theory to their lives. The flag theory is based on one simple, logical motto, “Go where they treat you best.” Kelly Meerbott Kelly Meerb...

Dr. Roger A. Gerard Dr. Roger A. Gerard is the owner of Sloan & Gerard Consulting, a private firm providing executive and board-level services in strategic planning, executive coaching, and management development, with a focus on process improvement and lean methodologies for measurable organizational growth. He previously served as Chief Learning Officer at ThedaCare, where he worked for 23 y...

Elise Hart Kipness Elise Hart Kipness, once a top sports reporter for Fox Sports Net, left television to raise her family and later found a passion for writing. Drawing from her experience in sports and crime reporting, she created the hit thriller series featuring sports reporter Kate Green, who solves murders. Like her character, Elise once chased marquee athletes through venues like Madison Squ...

David Steele David Steele is the co-founder and CEO of One Wealth Advisors, a $1 billion independent wealth management firm that provides clients with comprehensive planning and advisory services to simplify their financial lives and help achieve their financial goals. A strategic visionary, David has successfully built ventures across various industries, including hospitality, arts, entertainment...

Robin Antar Robin Antar is a Brooklyn, NY native and award-winning sculptor whose works in stone have been collected by NY cognoscenti, and exhibited around the world at prestigious galleries and museums, as well as corporate offices. She happens to be blind in one eye, but that hasn’t stopped her from becoming a prolific artist. Jonathan Keim Jonathan was instrumental in launching Robbins-Madanes...

Jerad Finck Jerad Finck is the Founder and CEO of Cosmic Wire, a Los Angeles-based company focused on revolutionizing the spatial internet through cutting-edge technology and high-profile partnerships. With over two decades of diverse experience in tech system design, music production, and executive leadership, Jerad is a recognized innovator. He began his career in Silicon Valley, where he develo...

Betsy Pepine Betsy Pepine, Founder and CEO of Pepine Realty, is a trailblazer in the real estate industry and an accomplished entrepreneur. Under her leadership, Pepine Realty has earned national recognition, with The Wall Street Journal consistently ranking her team as one of the top-producing in the U.S. Her brokerage has also been listed multiple times among the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privat...

Mark Siebert Mark Siebert is one of the nation's foremost franchise consultants and the CEO of iFranchise Group, a top-ranked franchise consulting firm. With over 40 years of experience in the franchising industry, Siebert has helped numerous prominent brands expand their businesses through franchising, working with hundreds of franchise companies across more than 30 countries. He is also a sought...

Gina Maier Vincent Gina Maier Vincent is a visionary thought leader, master motivator, and founder of Exquisitely Aligned, where she offers a 3-step proven system to help high achievers align their time, money, and energy with their core truths, desires, and gifts. Her mission is to empower individuals to live their most magnificent lives by guiding them to optimize their resources. Through her po...

Rusty Rueff Rusty Rueff is a well-known technology executive, startup advisor, and thought leader in the Bay Area. He has served on numerous corporate boards of directors, including as a founding board director of Glassdoor. He was the National Coordinating Co-Chair for Technology during Barack Obama's successful 2012 reelection campaign and was subsequently appointed to the President’s Advisory B...

Scott Chou Scott Chou has been in the venture capital industry since 1997 and was recently recognized by Always On as a Top 100 venture capitalist. He is known for his focus on disruptive technologies and for authoring Maxims, Morals, and Metaphors – A Primer on Venture Capital. Scott’s educational background includes the Kauffman Fellows Venture Capital Program, a bachelor’s degree in electrical...

Zac Coughlin Zac’s Sweet Shop is a chocolate company creating high-quality, innovative bite-sized chocolates, likened to a modern See’s Candies with Zac Coughlin as the Black, Gen-Z Willy Wonka. Relaunched in 2024, the brand is preparing for a 2025 retail launch with upgraded packaging and strategic partnerships. A Pittsburgh native, Zac developed his passion for flavor and baked goods early on, i...

Adam Rosen Adam Rosen, a seasoned entrepreneur and global traveler, successfully exited his first tech startup in 2019. He now leads two thriving ventures: EOC Works, where he helps businesses drive sales through cold email strategies, and The Nomad Cloud, a rapidly growing community with over 200,000 subscribers, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to explore the world while building successful...

Allana Prat Allana Pratt, an Ivy League graduate and global media personality, is a renowned intimacy expert helping people heal heartbreak and attract meaningful relationships. Author of six books and host of the podcast Intimate Conversations: Season 12-Become the One, Allana empowers her audience to "Become the One" to "Find the One" and "Awaken the One." Her expertise has led her to interview...

Eric Best Eric Best is the CEO and co-founder of SoundCommerce – a data platform company that helps brands deliver world-class, profitable experiences. With more than 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive, Eric is a tenured leader in consumer-direct and retail commerce, SaaS, cloud integration, digital currency and digital advertising. Michael Sartain Michael Sartain is a dynamic...

Hugh Barton Hugh Barton is the co-founder and chief executive officer of LVH, a first-of-its-kind luxury super home chartering company that provides access to thousands of elite homes in hundreds of global destinations. As a globally recognized industry leader in luxury asset management, hospitality, and client services to ultra-high-net-worth clientele, he is often sought after for his expertise...

Kristin Leffel Volée is a premium athletic lifestyle collection featuring fashion-forward designs created by women for women. With a sports luxe look perfect for the court, the country club, or everyday life, Volée stands out so you can make your mark! Volée was founded in Newport Beach, California., by three best friends, Kristin Leffel, Ashley Rose, and Kasey Martin. Evan Hock Evan Hock is the c...

Annie Dickerson Annie Dickerson, with over 15 years of real estate experience, has made a major impact in commercial real estate. She co-founded Goodegg Investments with Julie Lam, and their firm has managed over $1.4 billion in investments, earning them the title of Best Real Estate Syndication Company in North America by Build Magazine. Annie was also named Real Estate Investor of the Year by th...

Frank Parisi Frank Parisi's life story reads like a Hollywood movie, marked by a turbulent upbringing on the tough streets of New York City, where he grappled with drugs, alcohol, and violence as means of survival. After decades of self-destruction, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening on July 31, 2011, that led him to embrace recovery as a new way of life. Since then, Frank has dedicated...

Dr. Ella F. Washington Dr. Ella F. Washington is an organizational psychologist, DEI expert and professor of practice at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business. Throughout her 15-year career she has emerged as a thought leader and influential expert in leadership development, corporate competencies and creating inclusive and equitable workplaces. Dr. Washington has worked with corporate leaders...

Dr. Alise Cortez Dr. Alise Cortez is the Chief Ignition Officer at Gusto, Now!, a consultancy that helps organizations improve engagement, performance, and profitability by fostering meaning and purpose. With over 25 years of experience as an organizational psychologist, logotherapist, speaker, and author, she focuses on building purpose-driven leadership and high-performing cultures. Her global w...

Ashley Goodall Ashley Goodall is a leadership expert who has spent his career exploring large organizations from the inside, most recently as an executive at Cisco. He is the co-author of Nine Lies About Work, which was selected as the best management book of 2019 by Strategy + Business and as one of Amazon’s best business and leadership books of 2019. Prior to Cisco, he spent fourteen years at De...

Van Carlson Van Carlson is the Founder and CEO of SRA 831(b) Admin, with over 25 years of experience in the risk management industry. He specializes in helping business owners and their trusted advisors navigate risk using the 831(b) tax code. Before founding SRA, Van successfully ran his own property and casualty firm for 15 years. His expertise and insights have made him a sought-after guest, ap...

Penny Mendelsohn Penny Mendelsohn is a 4th-generation commercial roofer at Roof Whisperer, took over the family business during the COVID-19 pandemic by buying out her father, who continues to work alongside her until today. Now, she’s training her nephew to become the 5th-generation owner, ensuring the legacy lives on. Benjamin Verrall Director and co-writer Benjamin Verrall has long been captiva...