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Jon Richards Jon Richards is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of NOMATIC, a successful brand he started 10 years ago with his cousin, Jacob Durham. NOMATIC has raised over $16 million through 15 crowdfunding campaigns, and Jon has a strong passion for helping other entrepreneurs achieve success. In 2016, he launched a digital marketing agency that specialized in crowdfunding, offering advi...

Athena Brownson Athena Brownson is a leading luxury realtor in Denver, known for her sharp insight and commitment to clients across a broad spectrum, from first-time homebuyers to high-profile figures like Denver Nuggets players. Born and raised in Colorado, Athena’s deep connection to the state is reflected in her unique approach to real estate, blending her experience as a competitive skier with...

Jim Cichanski Jim, the founder and CHRO of Flex HR, has over 30 years of experience in human resources, working in senior roles across various companies, including Fortune 50 firms and high-growth businesses. He has expertise in industries like high tech, manufacturing, and services, with a focus on organizational process improvement, labor laws, business integration, and cost reduction. Jim has m...

Lori Rogers Chef Lori, a celebrity chef and cookbook author, combined her Southern Alabama roots and Northern California upbringing to create a unique product: Jam Vino, a line of gourmet wine-infused jams. Drawing from the traditions of jam-making and wine-making, she crafted an entirely new category of jam, using just five simple, all-natural ingredients. Jam Vino is vegan-friendly, gluten-free,...

Chandler Stroud Chandler is a wife, mother of two, and seasoned marketing professional with nearly 20 years of experience working with some of the world’s largest brands, including Amex, Kraft Heinz, and Dannon. Despite outward success, she struggled with anxiety, irritability, exhaustion, and a sense that something was missing. It wasn’t until discovering a book during a work trip that Chandler b...

Larry Chester Larry Chester, the founder of BackOffice Simplified, has over 25 years of experience as a corporate CFO, where he became adept at finding back-office solutions for his employers. After transitioning to building a fractional CFO business, CFO Simplified, he observed the rapid rise of fractional workers. He realized that while these individuals had technical expertise, many lacked the...

David Heacock David Heacock is the Founder and CEO of Filterbuy, a leading direct-to-consumer indoor air quality company he founded in 2012. Under his leadership, Filterbuy has grown into a $200 million business, creating 1,000 jobs and serving over 7 million customers. David has expanded the company’s offerings to include high-quality air filters and HVAC solutions. Known for his focus on innovat...

Cameron George Cameron George is the founder of TRU KAVA, a brand focused on providing high-quality kava products as a natural alternative to alcohol. His journey started after battling a serious autoimmune condition that left him unable to function for almost a decade. Determined to regain his health, he spent years researching alternative therapies and exploring functional medicine. Cameron's pa...

Don Spillane Don Spillane, born and raised on the South Coast of England, served as a young detective with Scotland Yard in the 1960s and 1970s, working in the Whitechapel and Bethnal Green areas—Jack the Ripper's old territory. During his career, he investigated numerous crimes, including murders and robberies, while gaining invaluable experience from senior officers who had been involved in majo...

Jake Kelfer, Jake Kelfer is the founder of Big Idea To Bestseller, a premier book publishing company that assists entrepreneurs and executives in writing, publishing, launching, and marketing nonfiction books to boost business growth and make a lasting impact. As a 4x bestselling author, motivational speaker, and investor, Jake brings high energy and enthusiasm to his work, inspiring others to cre...

Kate Griggs Kate Griggs is a British social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia, a global charity dedicated to changing the way the world perceives dyslexia. Over the course of her career, she has campaigned tirelessly for the recognition of 'Dyslexic Thinking,' which led to it being added to the dictionary and recognized as a skill on LinkedIn, gaining 10,000 profile addition...

Donovan Ryckis Donovan Ryckis is the award-winning founder and CEO of Ethos Benefits, a firm that pioneers fiduciary-driven health insurance strategies for employers nationwide. Along with his wife and business partner, Chelsea, Donovan has developed an innovative approach that eliminates fraud, waste, and abuse from employer healthcare plans while increasing savings for both employers and employe...

Jeffrey Chau Jeff Chau is a leading figure in the mobile esports industry, currently serving as the Global Esports Director at Razer, where he leads the brand’s esports strategy. With extensive experience in competitive esports, Jeff has been instrumental in shaping the mobile esports landscape. He founded Clan Royale League (CRL) in 2016, one of the first team-based leagues for mobile games, and...

Herman Dolce, Jr. Herman Dolce, Jr. is a credit educator and the founder of Bella Sloan Enterprises, which he established in 2017. Holding a Master’s Degree in Human Services from Lincoln University and a Baccalaureate Degree in Business Communication from Temple University, Herman's company focuses on educating clients on building and structuring legal businesses, repairing personal credit, and l...

Miles Schwartz Miles Schwartz is the CEO and co-founder of Zūm Rails, a fintech company valued at $500M, working with major players like Visa, Mastercard, and Fiserv. His entrepreneurial journey began at Salesforce, where an eye-opening ping pong match made him realize that the traditional 9-5 lifestyle wasn’t for him. Driven by a desire for something different, he joined a startup in a sales role...

Katie Krimitsos Katie Krimitsos is the founder and CEO of the Women’s Meditation Network, a family of 20 meditation podcasts designed to help women and children find peace, presence, and purpose through guided meditations. Her podcasts collectively receive an average of 4 million downloads each month, making them a popular resource for listeners worldwide seeking stress relief, better sleep, and i...

Terence Mauri Terence Mauri is a global authority on leadership, AI, and disruption, and the founder of the Hack Future Lab think tank. As an acclaimed author, Mauri has been at the forefront of a movement encouraging leaders to embrace the opportunities created by disruption and reimagine leadership in an AI-driven world. His innovative ideas and actionable insights have been widely recognized an...

Sam Naficy Sam is a highly accomplished serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience at senior executive levels in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, retail/distribution, quick-service restaurant development, and technology. He has raised over $300 million in debt and equity and has a wealth of expertise in SaaS. Currently, Sam serves as Chairman and CEO of Prodoscore Inc., a s...

Stacey Chillemi Stacey Chillemi is a renowned author, speaker, coach, and advocate who is deeply committed to various causes, including epilepsy. She serves on influential boards such as the Epilepsy Patient Advisory Council, supported by Sunovion Pharmaceutical and Eisai Pharmaceutical. Known for her TV appearances, Chillemi discusses topics related to health, natural healing, empowerment, epilep...

Kat O’Sullivan Kat O’Sullivan is an author, speaker, podcast host, and transition coach with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and organizations navigate change and discover new possibilities. She has worked across various sectors, including corporate, nonprofit, education, and privately owned businesses, providing guidance, tools, and support to turn seemingly impossible challenges...

Jesse "The Machine" Green Jesse Green is a world-renowned master chainsaw sculptor, highly acclaimed motivational speaker, and the star of the primetime TV series AMERICAN CHAINSAW on the National Geographic Channel. His talent and influence extend beyond the chainsaw, with notable achievements including being an honorary Doctor of Arts, a former international commercial series lead for ESPN/Disne...

Carlos Whittaker Carlos Whittaker is bringing hope to humans all over the world. And he’s pretty good at it: he’s an author, podcaster, and global speaker backed by the power of a massive Instafamilia, his enthusiastic social followers who tune in daily to join forces with Carlos to find connection, do good, and be in community. Jeremy Schiff Jeremy Schiff is the Founder and CEO of RecruitBot and...

Alistair Gordon Alistair Gordon is a Sydney-based CEO, executive coach, master facilitator, and entrepreneur, recognized for his work with large organizations worldwide. He helps leaders and technical subject matter experts enhance their capabilities to maximize their impact and work fulfillment. With extensive experience, Alistair has worked with over 3000 technical professionals across 16 countr...

Jason Schappert Jason Schappert successfully bootstrapped his previous business from the ground up to an impressive 8-figure sale. After exiting that venture, he is now focused on launching Moola, a new initiative aimed at empowering the next generation to achieve financial freedom. Through Moola, Schappert seeks to educate individuals on effective financial stewardship, helping them live with gre...

Joel Friedland Joel has a 40 year track record in industrial real estate. He co-founded Epic/Savage Realty Partners in 1991 where he oversaw hiring and mentoring 60 industrial real estate professionals, many of whom became his partners. His group sold the firm to an international real estate company in 2014 and Joel started Brit Properties. As an industrial real estate broker and owner, Joel has s...