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Nitin Pachisia is the Founding Partner of Unshackled Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in immigrant founders while providing visa and employment support. Originally from India, he immigrated to the US in 2005 and built a career that spans Deloitte and experience as VP of Finance at ed-tech startup Kno, Inc., acquired by Intel. In 2014, Nitin co-founded Unshackled Ventures to help entre...

Pete Martin is the Founder and CEO of Vestara Advisors and the author of Scale Up Faster. Vestara Advisors specializes in helping tech and B2B service companies scale strategically and maximize valuation. A serial entrepreneur and expert advisor, Pete has closed over $1 billion in software deals and founded six companies, selling four of them, including one to KPMG. His book distills proven strate...

Peter Lang is a seasoned entrepreneur and M&A strategist who helps agencies and digital businesses grow through smart acquisitions and integration. He co-founded Uhuru Network in 2010, building it into a seven-figure digital sales and inbound marketing agency before exiting in December 2022. Peter is now Founder of Digital Agency Business, Owner of Digital Mastermind Group, and a board member at L...

Clay Unicorn is the Founder and former CEO of Unicorn. Love, a venture studio that empowers entrepreneurs to build, scale, and exit high‑impact B2B companies. Under his leadership, Unicorn reached a $1.25 billion valuation and became known for its innovations in AI, technology, and venture development. Clay has been a consultant for some of the biggest names in tech: Google, Samsung, Facebook, and...

Travis Hoechlin is the CEO of RizeUp Media, an agency specializing in helping law firms generate new clients, increase revenue, and grow their businesses through online marketing strategies. With over 15 years of experience in legal marketing, he has significantly contributed to the company's rapid success, including making the Inc. 5000 list two years in a row. His expertise lies in managing vari...

Kyle Ewing is the Founder of TerraSlate Inc., a company specializing in waterproof and tear-proof paper solutions designed for high-durability environments, such as the military, medical, and restaurant industries. He has helped innovate the centuries-old paper industry by creating materials that resist water, chemicals, and tearing, positioning TerraSlate as a go-to brand for extreme-use cases. K...

Chanie Gluck is the Founder and CEO of 4D Global, a medical billing and healthcare outsourcing company specializing in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). 4D Global helps US-based medical billing companies scale by providing experienced offshore teams based in India, delivering cost-effective and efficient solutions. She has over two decades of experience in the industry, has led two successful compan...

Mike Ghaffary is a General Partner at Burst Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in marketplace, software, and AI companies. With an impressive background spanning roles at Canvas Ventures and Social Capital, as well as co-founding Stitcher, he has been instrumental in the growth of companies like Yelp and Eat24, demonstrating his expertise in scaling businesses....

Eduardo Montano is the Founder and CEO of Colegio Montano, a pioneering educational institution with two in-person campuses and a fully online school based in Guatemala City. A serial entrepreneur, he launched his first business at age 18 and has since founded more than a dozen companies across tech, education, and services — including Publinet, Prointel, MAC, S.A., and Escolaris. He is the bestse...

Ashish Patel is the CEO and Founder of Simpat Tech, a custom software consulting firm based in Austin, Texas. Simpat Tech specializes in custom software development, implementation, and consulting services, focusing on delivering straightforward and manageable software solutions for clients. Since its inception, Ashish has led Simpat Tech from a one-client operation to a fast-growing enterprise re...

Trevor McCandless is the Founder and Chief Entrepreneurial Officer at Fusion CPA, a boutique financial advisory firm specializing in tax planning, accounting, and business advisory services for growth-minded entrepreneurs. Under his leadership, Fusion CPA has grown into a dozen-CPA powerhouse, delivering tailored financial strategies through its proven three-step framework — Stabilization, Strateg...

Kevin Poole is the CEO of Newport LLC, a national business advisory firm specializing in helping middle-market companies accelerate growth, improve profitability, and prepare for successful exits. Before joining Newport, he spent nearly two decades at General Electric during the Jack Welch era, holding senior roles, and later led a $100 million consulting practice at Capgemini. Kevin holds a bache...

Mark Worster is the Founder of The New Mysteries, a personal transformation initiative that blends ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic practices to help individuals access deeper levels of consciousness. Previously, he founded Novation IT Services and served as CEO of Unitel, a two-time Inc. 500 honoree, which he later sold to his brother, marking a pivotal transition in his professional journe...

Catie King is the Co-founder of Stradia Partners, a consultancy that empowers companies to optimize operations through low-code, no-code, and AI-powered technology solutions. Stradia Partners specializes in building scalable internal tools using platforms like Airtable and Retool to streamline workflows, consolidate data, and boost team efficiency across industries. With over a decade of experienc...

Carrie Schochet is the Founder and CEO of Purple Squirrel Advisors, a boutique executive search firm specializing in senior-level placements for private equity and family businesses. Purple Squirrel Advisors is renowned for its personalized, "white glove" recruitment process, emphasizing cultural fit and long-term success in placements. Beyond her professional endeavors, Carrie founded CFO Next in...

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Since 2012, John has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podca...

Brian Smith is the Founder of UGG, the globally recognized sheepskin boots brand. Originally from Australia, he transitioned from a career in accounting to entrepreneurship after studying at the UCLA School of Management. Brian launched UGG Imports in 1978 with minimal capital and a bold vision to introduce sheepskin boots to the American market. Over the course of two decades, he built the brand...

David Meyer is a Partner at Spoke Marketing, LLC, a full-service marketing agency specializing in sales-driven brand storytelling and scalable marketing strategies. With a career spanning over 16 years at Spoke Marketing, David has been instrumental in guiding the agency through various economic challenges, including the 2008 financial crisis. An early adopter of Entrepreneurial Operating System (...

Braydan Young is the Co-founder and CEO of SlashExperts, a leading peer-conversation platform that helps B2B companies accelerate revenue by connecting prospective buyers with real customers. Under his leadership, SlashExperts announced $2M in seed funding in April 2025, marking a significant milestone for the company. Braydan has a background in entrepreneurship, having previously co-founded Send...

TJ Pitre is the Founder and CEO of Southleft, LLC, a front-end application design and development agency based in New Orleans. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, he has grown Southleft into a multimillion-dollar agency, partnering with global brands such as IBM, Google, Caterpillar, and PetSmart, as well as community-driven organizations—all without relying on traditional sales...

Nathan Whittacre is the Founder and CEO of Stimulus Technologies, a managed IT services provider specializing in internet services, cloud computing, and VoIP solutions across multiple US states. With a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nathan has been at the forefront of the tech industry for over 30 years. He is an accomplished author of...

Rich Schuette is the Founder and CEO of Avalan Wealth Management, a firm based in Santa Barbara that specializes in personalized financial, business, and investment planning for entrepreneurs and affluent individuals. Rich brings over 25 years of experience in the financial industry and is known for his relationship-first, truth-over-tact approach to advising. He also hosts The Road Already Travel...

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Since 2012, John has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podca...

Brandon Hatton is the President and Chief Investment Officer of Conscious Wealth, a values-driven wealth management firm dedicated to helping clients achieve financial well-being while fostering meaningful family connections, personal health, and perspective. He brings a diverse background in international education and finance, having begun his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management before con...

Dave Parker is the CEO of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), a global nonprofit network dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs. EO supports founders through peer groups, learning programs, and mentorship to help grow their businesses and themselves. With over three decades of experience in entrepreneurship, Dave has built five companies and successfully exited three, with one scaling to $32 mill...