Maria Chec is an award-winning Agile Leader, Speaker, and creator of Agile State of Mind. As a Principal Technical Program Manager at OutSystems, she brings 10+ years of experience leading pragmatic agile transformations. Maria specializes in process optimization for productivity and predictability. She empowers teams through data-informed decisions, collaboration, and continuous improvement - with a no-fluff, results-driven approach to Agile.

Maria Chec is an award-winning Agile Leader, Speaker, and creator of Agile State of Mind. As a Principal Technical Program Manager at OutSystems, she brings 10+ years of experience leading pragmatic agile transformations. Maria specializes in process... Show more

Coach professionnel certifié et facilitateur, j’accompagne les organisations dans leurs transformations grâce à des dispositifs immersifs, ludiques et profondément humains. Ma formation de coach nourrit une pratique rigoureuse, éthique et centrée sur la qualité de la relation, tout en laissant une large place à la créativité et à l’expérimentation.

Après plus de vingt ans en tant que manager d'équipe et d'accompagnement des transformation dans l'industrie, j’ai choisi de mettre cette expérience au service de l’intelligence collective. Je connais les réalités du terrain, les enjeux humains et les besoins concrets des équipes. Cela me permet de concevoir des ateliers à la fois inspirants et opérationnels, où l’on apprend en vivant et en jouant plutôt qu’en restant dans la théorie.

J’explore particulièrement les approches narratives et ludiques comme leviers de transformation. J’ai co‑créé "Les Aventuriers de la Draille", présenté à LudiNord Pro 2025, qui aide les équipes à questionner leurs modes de fonctionnement, renforcer la coopération et développer de nouvelles façons de penser et de décider ensemble. Mon dernier atelier sur les chapeaux de Bono sera aussi présenté à LudinordPro 2026. Je suis aussi créateur de jeux d'édition présentés au "off" du FIJ à Cannes en février 2026.

Aujourd’hui, j’accompagne dirigeants et collectifs à clarifier leurs enjeux, fluidifier leurs interactions et prendre des décisions plus éclairées, tout en cultivant des dynamiques de travail plus créatives et plus sereines.

Mon ambition : créer des espaces où l’on ose, où l’on apprend et où l’on se transforme — avec profondeur, exigence et le plaisir de jouer ensemble.

Coach professionnel certifié et facilitateur, j’accompagne les organisations dans leurs transformations grâce à des dispositifs immersifs, ludiques et profondément humains. Ma formation de coach nourrit une pratique rigoureuse, éthique et centrée sur... Show more

A passionate DevOps enthusiast, I thrive on engaging in transversal activities that prioritize stability. As DevOps Community Operation Sponsor, I have been at the forefront of driving significant technical and organizational transformations towards Cloud and distributed DevOps.
My commitment to ensuring the highest availability of our services is matched by my dedication to compliance, ensuring that all processes adhere to the strictest standards and regulations.

A passionate DevOps enthusiast, I thrive on engaging in transversal activities that prioritize stability. As DevOps Community Operation Sponsor, I have been at the forefront of driving significant technical and organizational transformations towards ... Show more

Irda is a ambitious AI Platform Product Manager at J.P. Morgan Chase’s Machine Learning Center of Excellence, where she drives innovation in reusable ML components, LLM chargeback systems, and conversational AI solutions. With a unique blend of economics and human resources experience, Irda transitioned into technology through self-learning and hands-on project work, embodying the spirit of continuous growth.

Her passion for making work both enjoyable and impactful fuels her commitment to excellence and adaptability in the fast-evolving tech landscape. Beyond her core role, Irda is taking over new challenges such as vibe coding, web developing, and entrepreneurship—recently launching a tiramisu business in Scotland.

Irda has been leading Ignite, a Community of Practice in JPMC, by actively fostering knowledge sharing and delivering presentations on topics ranging from advanced AI tools like LLM Suite to career development and personal growth. As the marketing lead for Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion, she is dedicated to empowering others and promoting a culture of belonging.

Irda is now seeking opportunities to speak at international conferences, where she can share practical insights on AI and product management, and motivate others to embrace change and pursue their passions in both tech and beyond.

Irda is a ambitious AI Platform Product Manager at J.P. Morgan Chase’s Machine Learning Center of Excellence, where she drives innovation in reusable ML components, LLM chargeback systems, and conversational AI solutions. With a unique blend of econo... Show more

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia.

Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media knowledge with new technologies and was one of the earliest internet adopters in Croatia. He is a recognized lecturer and consultant the subjects of organization, internet, new media as well as politics and statistics.

Rakar ran or participated as consultant on a number of successful campaigns and races for organizations, parties and independent candidates on presidential, parliament and municipal elections in Europe, Asia and US.

He had worked on projects for various international institutions such as Council of Europe, European Fund for the Balkans, United Nations Development Programme, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), World Bank, Transparency International, U.S. State Department, Olof Palme International Center, Open Government Partnership and the Croatian Government. He has been for several years member of the jury for the Pollies award of the American Association of Political Consultants and a member of the jury for the World eDemocracy awards.

In his work with governments, law enforcement and corporations he worked as a data scientist and architect of advanced statistical, BI and predictive analytics systems designed to predict customer/supplier behavior, increase process efficiencies, find and eliminate hidden costs and simplify decision making, as well as identify, prevent, and/or disrupt criminal, fraudulent and money laundering activities..

Rakar studied Philosophy and Information sciences, University of Zagreb, speaks English fluently and is regular columnist and author to several blogs, web sites, newspapers and magazines in Croatia and internationally.

He is also recognized by World eGovernment forum as one of the "Top 10 who are changing the world of politics on the internet". Marko Rakar is a past president of EAPC (European association of political consultants), current presidento of IAPC (International association of political consultants), "School of politics" alumni and president (by Council of Europe), non-government expert on the subjects of open governance and data transparency, past president of Croatian NGO Vjetrenjača (English: Windmill) which is dedicated to bringing transparency and promoting open governance to Croatian and international public. Marko is a member of international Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as well as secretary of Croatian chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Croatia.

Since 2012. he is also a junior fellow at the World academy of Arts and Science. In 2013. Marko Rakar received „Informatika“ medal awarded by Croatian Information Technology Association. This medal is given to the organizations and individuals for achieved results in expanding and promoting information technologies. Washington DC based COMPOL magazine selected Marko as one of top hundred most influential political professionals of the year 2017.

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia. Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media kno... Show more

Co-founder and Head of Business Development at data4all. We are dedicated to the digitization of processes and implementation of data culture through Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot.

Expert in Digital Transformation and People Analytics. Consultant and Trainer. Microsoft Certified PL300, Master in BI & Big Data. I have more than 10 years of experience in technology positions in large companies in sectors such as IT consulting and Oil & Gas.

I am co-founder of the Think Tank “People Analytics Spain”. I am motivated to implement the data culture in companies and thus help them grow by bringing out the full potential of the Microsoft ecosystem.

Co-founder and Head of Business Development at data4all. We are dedicated to the digitization of processes and implementation of data culture through Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot. Expert in Digital Transformation and People Analytics.... Show more

Arun Pratap Singh is an IEEE Senior Member and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Distinguished judge and speaker on agentic AI & analytics adoption in enterprise analytics at MIT, Harvard, Yale, Duke, Georgia Tech, the University of California, San Diego, and various IEEE conferences.

He is a contributing author to CIO Magazine, where he writes on analytics maturity frameworks, agentic AI & analytics adoption, and digital transformation. His recent research focuses on multi-agent AI architectures and autonomous decision systems, examining how organizations can scale AI from experimental pilots to production-grade infrastructure.

Arun Pratap Singh is an IEEE Senior Member and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Distinguished judge and speaker on agentic AI & analytics adoption in enterprise analytics at MIT, Harvard, Yale, Duke, Georgia Tech, the ... Show more

Cynthia Priebe is a Microsoft MVP and Business Central consultant with more than forty five years in business operations and two decades focused on helping organizations get the most out of BC. She helps users make sense of Business Central not just by following documentation but by understanding how the system truly works in their world. With a talent for breaking down complex processes and a passion for user centered design, she guides teams to simplify what feels overwhelming, optimize what is inefficient and uncover better ways to work. Her work spans permission changes, 1099 updates, training design, process clarity and strategic support. She believes in asking the right questions, viewing old problems through a new lens and ensuring the tech serves the people. As founder of MGC Group, her signature approach Sharing the Righter Way fuels her consulting, speaking, MSDW articles, mentorship and community presence.

Cynthia Priebe is a Microsoft MVP and Business Central consultant with more than forty five years in business operations and two decades focused on helping organizations get the most out of BC. She helps users make sense of Business Central not just ... Show more

Angie has been architecting and scaling developer communities for over 20 years, first cat herding thousands of Drupal contributors, then at MongoDB, and these days at Temporal.

Angie got their start in open source back in 2005 as a Google Summer of Code student, and since then has gone on to become a published author, and an empowerer of others who are on on their own open source contribution journeys.

Angie has been architecting and scaling developer communities for over 20 years, first cat herding thousands of Drupal contributors, then at MongoDB, and these days at Temporal. Angie got their start in open source back in 2005 as a Google Summer ... Show more

Jeffrey Miller is a Senior Technologist, Trainer, Speaker, Tech Lead, DevOps-CI/CD Tools Lead, Graph Data Explorer, and Second Brain Builder.

Jeffrey brings over 25 years of experience helping organizations to bring value to their customers through software. He presents a variety of tech and business topics at user groups and conferences.

You can find his writing on knowledge management and tech topics at https://knowledgeplaybook.com/.

Jeffrey and his wife, Brandy, live near Columbus, Ohio, and celebrate their roles as adoptive parents with a fun children’s book called "Skeeters" with proceeds supporting adoption. Learn more about the project at https://skeeterbooks.com/adoption/.

Jeffrey Miller is a Senior Technologist, Trainer, Speaker, Tech Lead, DevOps-CI/CD Tools Lead, Graph Data Explorer, and Second Brain Builder. Jeffrey brings over 25 years of experience helping organizations to bring value to their customers throug... Show more

Francesco ist Managing Director der Convolut GmbH und berät seit rund 20 Jahren führende Unternehmen an der Schnittstelle von Daten, Technologie und Business. Seine Karriere begann 2005 in der Forschung zu Semantic Web und künstlicher Intelligenz. Heute begleitet er Organisationen dabei, System- und Datenintegration, Analytics und Digitalisierung gezielt für bessere, schnellere und belastbare Entscheidungen einzusetzen. Sein Fokus liegt auf messbarem Business Impact, Governance-sicheren Architekturen und nachhaltiger digitaler Transformation.

Francesco ist Managing Director der Convolut GmbH und berät seit rund 20 Jahren führende Unternehmen an der Schnittstelle von Daten, Technologie und Business. Seine Karriere begann 2005 in der Forschung zu Semantic Web und künstlicher Intelligenz. He... Show more

I'm addicted to details and obsessed with how things work: from Cloud services to human relationships. Since my first Hello World in RPG Maker, I have come to believe that being an Engineer is much more than coding.

I'm currently a Senior Engineering Manager at Mollie, where I focus on helping teams collaborate effectively and deliver impactful solutions.

I'm addicted to details and obsessed with how things work: from Cloud services to human relationships. Since my first Hello World in RPG Maker, I have come to believe that being an Engineer is much more than coding. I'm currently a Senior Engineer... Show more

Tobias Schwedler is an experienced consultant with a track record in development, product ownership and both customer and partner perspectives. He has been involved with NAV/BC since 2004 and joined Singhammer IT Consulting AG in 2011. Meanwhile for many years proud product owner for DYCE, Singhammer's cloud application portfolio. Deeply connected to Business Central - a heartfelt affair.

Tobias Schwedler is an experienced consultant with a track record in development, product ownership and both customer and partner perspectives. He has been involved with NAV/BC since 2004 and joined Singhammer IT Consulting AG in 2011. Meanwhile for ... Show more

KASIM SEN is an experienced Project Management Office Manager who has worked the last 17 years of his 27-year career in project management. He has experience particularly in defense industry and space systems.
He has been working as Defense R&D Projects Program Manager at KAREL Electronics Inc. He managed more than 20 military communication system projects during the design, development, testing, and production phases. The systems he developed are still actively used by the Turkish Armed Forces and abroad.
He worked as a manager in the Project Management Office under the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. Space Systems Deputy General Manager, playing a critical role in managing equipment projects for satellite programs. During this period, he successfully managed million-dollar level projects such as Central Satellite Computer, Platform Interface Unit, and Power Control and Distribution Unit.
Areas of Expertise:
• Establishing and managing Project Management Office (PMO)
• Space systems and defense industry projects
• Program and portfolio management
• CMMI standards
• Team management and leadership
He is also an active blogger sharing his experiences in project management, mentoring young engineers, and participating in volunteer activities at the Turkish Project Management Association.

KASIM SEN is an experienced Project Management Office Manager who has worked the last 17 years of his 27-year career in project management. He has experience particularly in defense industry and space systems. He has been working as Defense R&D Pro... Show more

With a background in Architecture and Development Tadeh has supported building large scale projects with diverse teams for over 10 years. By promoting open dialogue, systems thinking, and long term planning he has improved operational efficiencies in all his endeavors. He is a course author, trainer, and open source contributor as well as a speaker at national conferences in technology, architecture, design. He loves to talk about the new possibilities with technology and innovation at everyone’s disposal while building communities along the way.

With a background in Architecture and Development Tadeh has supported building large scale projects with diverse teams for over 10 years. By promoting open dialogue, systems thinking, and long term planning he has improved operational efficiencies in... Show more

Riz Vazir wants you to never lose focus, time, or health to doomscrolling and digital distractions. With over 20 years in organizational change and transformation including leadership roles at Microsoft and Aon he founded Scroll By Choice to address the health and productivity crisis created by attention-hijacking technologies. A Prosci-certified Change Management Practitioner and MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Riz helps organizations and families build digital wellness that strengthens focus, performance, and connection in an AI-driven world. He lives in the Seattle area with his wife and son, who inspires his work.

Riz Vazir wants you to never lose focus, time, or health to doomscrolling and digital distractions. With over 20 years in organizational change and transformation including leadership roles at Microsoft and Aon he founded Scroll By Choice to address ... Show more

Chidi C. Iwuchukwu is the Founder & Executive Director of The Resilient Immigrant Foundation (TRIF) and a Resilience Keynote Speaker & Author. He works with leaders, educators, and organizations navigating pressure, uncertainty, and transition, helping them build mental strength and sustainable performance.
He is the author of Learn to Live Forward, a resilience-centered leadership book shaped by lived experience and practical application. His earlier book, Coming to Canada, reached #1 Hot New Release in Canada Travel Guides on Amazon.ca. Through TRIF and his speaking engagements, Chidi supports individuals and institutions seeking long-term growth through resilience and disciplined self-leadership.

Chidi C. Iwuchukwu is the Founder & Executive Director of The Resilient Immigrant Foundation (TRIF) and a Resilience Keynote Speaker & Author. He works with leaders, educators, and organizations navigating pressure, uncertainty, and transition, helpi... Show more

Samridhi Sharma, Microsoft Partner Marketing Strategist at Maven Collective Marketing, specializes in aligning partner offerings with Microsoft’s fiscal focus while preserving authentic brand voice. With expertise in go-to-market strategy, marketplace positioning, AEO/SEO, and demand generation, Samridhi ensures partners maximize their Microsoft relationship and make a lasting impact through real-world insight from Maven Collective’s experience helping 500+ Partners globally and 19+ years of collective experience.

Samridhi Sharma, Microsoft Partner Marketing Strategist at Maven Collective Marketing, specializes in aligning partner offerings with Microsoft’s fiscal focus while preserving authentic brand voice. With expertise in go-to-market strategy, marketplac... Show more

Mark is Principal at Fidel Consulting Group, ex-Ivanti exec, RiskSense co-founder, lawyer, finance pro, board leader, and NM community advocate.

Mark is Principal at Fidel Consulting Group, ex-Ivanti exec, RiskSense co-founder, lawyer, finance pro, board leader, and NM community advocate. Show more

Ceri is an interactions specialist, chaologist and trainee neuroscientist, adept at helping people at all levels work together more effectively. With a background in teaching, she's poised to make evidence-based research accessible and useful to leaders who care about a more effective approach.

As a qualified coach, and a team dynamics & systemic interventions consultant with more than a decade of hands-on experience working with senior leadership teams in government, large multinational private and public organisations and fledgling start-ups, Ceri is at her best when she's helping you and your people find some calm in the chaos.

Tea in hand, Ceri works globally and is continually delighted to speak with audiences worldwide, mostly about the beautiful intermingling of behavioural science and hopeful future-focused transformation.

She also loves researching and talking about brains - because once a nerd, always a nerd...

Ceri is an interactions specialist, chaologist and trainee neuroscientist, adept at helping people at all levels work together more effectively. With a background in teaching, she's poised to make evidence-based research accessible and useful to lead... Show more

Thomas is Smart Automation Lead at Miragon. For over six years he has been helping organizations digitize their processes in a structured way, automate them with purpose, and transform them sustainably.
His experience spans classical process management, methodical training in BPM, and the architecture of complex automation solutions in large organizations. As a Solution Architect he designs scalable process architectures, integrates heterogeneous system landscapes, and ensures that functional and non-functional requirements receive the same attention as governance, compliance, and operations. He regularly shares his practical insights at conferences and industry events.

Thomas is Smart Automation Lead at Miragon. For over six years he has been helping organizations digitize their processes in a structured way, automate them with purpose, and transform them sustainably. His experience spans classical process managem... Show more

Hi, I’m SK - CTO of InzpireU, Technology Innovator, and a lifelong believer in the power of mentorship to humanize learning.

With over two decades of experience at the intersection of engineering, AI, and digital transformation, my journey has always been guided by one core principle: Technology should amplify human potential, not replace it.

Why InzpireU?

InzpireU was born out of a bold vision - to make learning deeply personal, purposeful, and human again. In a world overwhelmed with content and chaos, we’re building a new kind of learning platform: AI-powered, but mentor-driven. One that champions accountability, guided growth, and impact.

Our mission?
To help people, especially those from underrepresented communities, not just learn more, but learn meaningfully - through mentorship, community, and personalized accountability.

My Tech Origin Story

Back in 2003, when AI was still a distant buzzword, I developed a neural network model for early cancer detection. It was personal. It was ahead of its time. And it gave me my first taste of how AI could change lives - not just systems. That experience became my blueprint for building tech with a soul.

From Engineer to Ecosystem Builder

Today, as a fractional technology leader, I help startups and purpose-driven organizations craft AI and data strategies that are scalable, ethical, and aligned with business impact. My sweet spot? Turning bold ideas into executables, and vision into value - all while staying rooted in the human experience.

Recognitions & Milestones:

🏛 Recognized by the DC Capitol for pioneering a mentorship-based learning model
🧠 Patent pending for our AI-powered goal accountability framework
📰 Featured as an AI Champion by Daily News Network
🎙 Interviewed on multiple tech and innovation podcasts for my work on AI with purpose

Beyond the Title

At heart, I’m an engineer. But my true calling is impact. Whether it’s mentoring non-tech women entrepreneurs through LaunchWise, or building community-based learning models with InzpireU, I believe in building technology that cares - and shares.

Let’s build a world where growth is human-first, learning is goal-driven, and mentorship is a way of life.
#HelpingBeyondTech

Hi, I’m SK - CTO of InzpireU, Technology Innovator, and a lifelong believer in the power of mentorship to humanize learning. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of engineering, AI, and digital transformation, my journey has alw... Show more

Kevin Kline is a noted database expert and software industry veteran. A 20-year Microsoft Data Platform MVP and noted community leader in the IT industry, Kevin is a founder and former president of the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS.ORG), as well as the author of popular IT books including the bestseller "SQL in a Nutshell". Kevin is a top-rated speaker at industry trade shows worldwide and has a monthly column at Database Trends & Applications magazine (DBTA.com). His product designs for database tools have won numerous awards at industry trade shows and from a variety of trade magazines. He is on social media as @kekline and blogs regularly.

Kevin Kline is a noted database expert and software industry veteran. A 20-year Microsoft Data Platform MVP and noted community leader in the IT industry, Kevin is a founder and former president of the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS.OR... Show more

Senior Java developer and technical content creator with 7+ years building enterprise applications using Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, and Quarkus. Author of two Apress books on cloud-native Java development. Created 11 Udemy courses including the platform's largest Jakarta EE course with 20,000+ students. Conference speaker at JavaLand, JDD Poland, and Eclipse Foundation events. Currently driving developer adoption at Payara through documentation, webinars, and community engagement.

Senior Java developer and technical content creator with 7+ years building enterprise applications using Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, and Quarkus. Author of two Apress books on cloud-native Java development. Created 11 Udemy courses including the platfor... Show more

As a Senior AI Leader at Microsoft, Ananya Ghosh Chowdhury spearheads strategic initiatives and designs solutions that empower businesses to leverage advanced analytical and innovative AI technologies. With over 10 years of experience in data science, machine learning, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud technologies, Ananya brings a wealth of expertise to her role.

Committed to responsible AI adoption, Ananya is one of the few selected members worldwide as an AI 2030 Responsible AI Evangelist, an initiative aimed at mainstreaming responsible AI practices in transparency, fairness, and sustainability. She is also a council member of the AI Xecutive Council, an elite community of visionary leaders pioneering paths toward an AI-powered future. She actively mentors startups, entrepreneurs, and investors, and contributes to Women in Data Science (WiDS) as a mentor. Additionally, she creates technical content to share her insights.

Ananya is a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, a prestigious Marquis Who's Who Listee, and a member of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and growth. As a Data and AI leader at Microsoft, she excels in driving AI innovation within the retail sector, leading transformative AI strategies and demonstrating her technical expertise and deep understanding of retail challenges. Ananya advises organizations on using AI and advanced analytics to revolutionize their strategies, positioning herself as a key advisor in helping businesses achieve their goals through tailored AI solutions.

As a Senior AI Leader at Microsoft, Ananya Ghosh Chowdhury spearheads strategic initiatives and designs solutions that empower businesses to leverage advanced analytical and innovative AI technologies. With over 10 years of experience in data science... Show more

Stacey Dennis, SHRM-SCP, CPC, ELI-MP, is a strategic HR consultant and coach with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations transform HR from a reactive function into a true driver of business performance. She is the founder of Possibilities Unlocked, where she specializes in building scalable HR systems, strengthening leadership capability, and coaching HR professionals to increase their influence at the executive level.

Stacey works extensively with high-growth, multi-site and private-equity-backed companies, guiding them through organizational design, onboarding redesign, culture alignment, leadership development and HR infrastructure buildouts. Known for her direct communication style and practical approach, she partners with executive teams to solve complex people challenges while keeping HR grounded in real business outcomes.

As a certified coach and facilitator, Stacey blends strategic HR expertise with advanced training in the Trusted Advisor Framework, the Energy Leadership Index (ELI), and DISC. She is recognized for helping HR Departments of One develop the confidence, communication skills and strategic mindset needed to be seen and heard as true advisors inside their organizations.

Stacey is also the creator of People People’s Lounge, a community dedicated to helping solo HR professionals build influence, reduce overwhelm and lead with clarity.

Stacey Dennis, SHRM-SCP, CPC, ELI-MP, is a strategic HR consultant and coach with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations transform HR from a reactive function into a true driver of business performance. She is the founder of Possibili... Show more

Gaurav Saxena is an engineering leader in the field of platform and cloud engineering with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. His technical expertise includes Stream-based architectures, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Software Supply Chain Security, and Observability.

Gaurav Saxena is an engineering leader in the field of platform and cloud engineering with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. His technical expertise includes Stream-based architectures, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Software Supply Ch... Show more

Anna has been working with tech startups for the past 15 years and she's seen the whole bandwidth from startup to corporate. In her work, she has built up broad People experience in different companies' cultures and industries. Currently, she works as VP People for Giant Swarm. Anna is a trained and certified systemic coach and mediator. Her work focuses on organizational development, agile leadership, and remote work.

Anna has been working with tech startups for the past 15 years and she's seen the whole bandwidth from startup to corporate. In her work, she has built up broad People experience in different companies' cultures and industries. Currently, she works a... Show more

Equipping leaders to regulate pressure, repair trust, and lead in the age of uncertainty.

Shawntà Hooks is an award-winning global keynote speaker, author, and Leadership & Clarity Strategist known for unlocking clarity in high-pressure cultures. With a background as a former Fortune 100 Vice President of Automation Transformation and Certified Public Accountant, she brings rare executive credibility to the human side of leadership.

Through neuroscience-backed, multisensory experiences — integrating music, movement, mindfulness, and storytelling — Shawntà teaches leaders the bio hacks of presence, regulation, and influence. Her work reveals what’s felt but rarely named in modern organizations: how overstimulation, unregulated pressure, and emotional misalignment quietly erode performance, trust, and decision-making.

She is the founder of The Clarity Lab™ and creator of the Catch → Convert → Create™ system of nervous system regulation.

Equipping leaders to regulate pressure, repair trust, and lead in the age of uncertainty. Shawntà Hooks is an award-winning global keynote speaker, author, and Leadership & Clarity Strategist known for unlocking clarity in high-pressure cultures. ... Show more

As the Chief Learning Officer at StoryIQ, Diedre combines her love of data and strategic thinking with creating engaging learning experiences. With over eighteen years of teaching and facilitating experience, Diedre brings enthusiasm and a unique ability to make complex concepts accessible and relatable to all. Diedre’s expertise allows her to call upon a deep knowledge of communicating data and data-driven strategy to senior leaders and key stakeholders across industries and verticals.

As the Chief Learning Officer at StoryIQ, Diedre combines her love of data and strategic thinking with creating engaging learning experiences. With over eighteen years of teaching and facilitating experience, Diedre brings enthusiasm and a unique abi... Show more