America: Open for Business

Nandinee Domah is the Chief Creative Officer at BULMA Solution, a Paris-based information technology and services company focused on humanizing digital consulting through Management 3.0, IT management, AI, big data, robotics, and infrastructure support. With a background in marketing and screen production, she brings a creative, content-driven perspective to brand storytelling, communications, and...

Michael "Mike" Butler is the CEO of Coastal Gateway Port, a British Columbia-based port and maritime infrastructure company advancing sustainable port development, marine logistics, shipbuilding, and industrial supply-chain initiatives in Western Canada. He has publicly represented Coastal Gateway in discussions about Canada–U.S. infrastructure collaboration, Pacific trade, advanced manufacturing,...

Adrian Kinnersley is the Co-founder and CEO of In2America, a company that helps international businesses launch, expand, and scale into the U.S. market through compliant employment and operational solutions. He is also CEO of twentyAI, a specialist recruitment and talent advisory firm focused on technology and data-driven businesses across the U.S. and Europe. With firsthand experience building an...

David Rose is the CEO of US Expansion Partners, a firm that helps European technology companies launch, manage, and scale their operations in the United States. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience across Fortune 500 companies, high-growth firms, and venture-backed startups, with multiple successful exits. Having served as CEO three times, he has deep expertise as a startup operator an...

Julie Lawrie is the Co-founder and CEO of Amplifyo, an AI-powered marketing platform that helps businesses scale smarter and faster by automating strategy, campaign creation, and content aligned with business goals. She brings over 20 years of marketing and strategic planning experience across both Australia and the USA, with deep expertise in helping small and medium-sized businesses grow. Julie...

Rick Crossland is the CEO of A Player Advantage, a firm specializing in high-performance coaching and recruitment, and the author of The A Player . He is an internationally recognized expert and thought leader in talent development, best known for his work developing and recruiting teams of A Players across a wide variety of industries. As a certified Scaling Up Coach, Rick helps midmarket compani...

Greg Crabtree is a Partner at CRI Simple Numbers, a firm dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs in optimizing business performance through proven financial strategies and quarterly tax planning. An accomplished speaker, author, entrepreneur, and financial expert with over 40 years of in-depth experience, Greg pioneered a metric for measuring labor efficiency and benchmarks for company and individual...

Anna Birch is the visionary Co-founder of Polaris Institute, which aids high-performing teams and individuals in managing and embracing impactful change. She is an acclaimed entrepreneur, executive facilitator, and experiential trainer with a profound grasp of organizational dynamics and human change. Anna leverages neuroscience and her extensive background in facilitating group dynamics to foster...

Matthew Nemeth is the Managing Director at E+E Elektronik's US subsidiary, where he oversees the introduction and expansion of the company's high-quality environmental sensors in the American market. Since January 2021, he has led the US team to greater market penetration by highlighting the brand's European manufacturing, accuracy, and product reliability. Matthew is adept at recognizing niche ma...

Ross Worden is the Founder and CEO of Conquest Maps, a manufacturing and e-commerce brand specializing in high-quality map products. With a background in industrial design, Ross turned his passion for travel and design into a successful business venture. Conquest Maps started out as a simple Etsy shop and evolved into a successful business, earning a place on the Inc. 5000 list three times. Based...

Steve Taplin is the CEO of Sonatafy Technology, a leader in nearshore software development and services with a focus on leveraging top talent in Latin America. With a background at IBM and experience in private equity, Steve has over 30 years of experience in technology, having founded more than 30 companies. He's an authoritative voice in software services, specializing in custom software for ope...

Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau is the Ambassador of Belgium to the United States. He oversees the bilateral relations, economic partnerships, and consular services. Previously serving as the ambassador to the Russian Federation, Armenia, Belarus, and Uzbekistan, he brings vast diplomatic experience and geopolitical knowledge to his role. Ambassador Régibeau has a distinguished career, beginning i...

Richard Walton is the Founder of Outsell Sales, a boutique growth agency that specializes in helping B2B firms succeed in selling high-ticket items with an average contract value of $50,000. With roots in South Africa, Richard brings a global perspective to sales and marketing strategies. He possesses a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and in-depth knowledge of complex sales cycles that span up to...

Bill Kenney is the Founder of MEET, a company specializing in aiding international B2B and B2G companies in scaling in the US market through trade shows, events, and strategic connections. With a background in hosting and participating in trade shows, he recognized the challenges and complexities businesses face, especially when expanding internationally. Bill and his team leverage their expertise...

Jacob Willemsen is the Founder and President of TABS Inc., a consultancy dedicated to assisting and guiding companies in starting and expanding their businesses into the US market. With a background in the Netherlands, Jacob brings over 25 years of experience to his role, helping a diverse range of European clients navigate the complexities of the American business landscape. His expertise spans v...

Greg McDonough is the Managing Partner at Blackburn Capital Advisors, a firm specializing in transforming finance and accounting practices for multimillion-dollar organizations. With extensive experience in the professional services sector, Greg has guided companies through turnarounds, mergers, and acquisitions as a Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor. He is the author of The Turnaroun...

Simon Chappuzeau is the Founder and CEO of StoryLux, a company that implements LinkedIn, email, and podcasting marketing strategies primarily for business coaches and smaller companies. He is also the host of the How I Went Viral podcast, where he breaks down viral posts on LinkedIn and the Scripted with AI podcast, where guests share strategies and tactics for becoming a better marketer. Simon ha...

Susan Cornish is a seasoned entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in management and sales within complex organizational fields. Currently, Susan holds several key positions across various organizations. She is a franchise owner of Jovie, a large national nanny resource, and serves as an Executive Advisor to Culture Index and Pathfinders College & Career Advisors. Additionally, she fou...

Cameron Heffernan is the Founder of Your B2B Marketing, a global marketing agency that helps B2B midmarket companies in cross-border outreach and expansion. A serial entrepreneur whose career spans three continents, Cameron previously launched and ran a seven-figure marketing agency, was a journalist at PC World , and sold meat door-to-door as a summer job during college. In this episode… In a wor...

Pramod Raheja is the Co-founder and CEO of Airgility, an enterprise platform specializing in autonomous aerial robotics. With over three decades of experience in aviation and aerospace, including being a pilot and captain at United Airlines, he's a successful entrepreneur with a fervor for growing businesses and creating new service offerings. Pramod has earned many certifications and honors, incl...

Bill Troy is the Co-Founder of Polaris Institute, a community that leverages the Polaris ProcessTM to optimize life and unlock the brain's full potential through neurological performance. With over two decades of experience as a member of EO Columbus and after founding the Institute, Bill has focused his work on unlocking new opportunities and breakthroughs for high-potential enterprise leaders an...

Thomas Sugar is the Founder and CEO of PinkSquare, a digital production company specializing in premium visual content. Starting his career in finance in 1989, Thomas worked with esteemed institutions such as Bear Stearns, PaineWebber, and UBS in London. In 1999, he co-founded Mindship, which played a pivotal role in creating a global network of VCs and tech incubators, fostering joint ventures, m...

Paul Jarrett is the CEO and Co-founder of Bulu, a company recognized for its expertise in handling complex shipping needs, including high-volume kitting, e-commerce pick-and-pack fulfillment, and multichannel logistics through its innovative Hybrid, Hub & Spoke model. Since founding Bulu with Stephanie Jarrett in 2012, Paul has distinguished himself as a forward-thinker in e-commerce and consumer...

Ben Tietje is the Co-founder and CEO of Earthley Wellness, a company dedicated to changing the healthcare landscape through natural and alternative health products, services, and information. With a mission to educate and empower families toward natural health, Earthley Wellness has made significant impacts, reaching over 217,000 families in 2023 alone. Before founding Earthley Wellness with his w...

Brian Smith is the Founder of UGG Australia, a renowned footwear brand that has evolved into a billion-dollar global icon. Born in Australia with a passion for surfing, Brian's journey in business began as a chartered accountant. He furthered his education at the UCLA Graduate School of Management and, with a modest start-up capital of $500, founded UGG Imports to introduce sheepskin footwear to A...