Business & Management

Professionals who specialize in the organization and oversight of business activities, as well as focus on planning, directing, and controlling company operations

Kelli Lucas

Kelli Lucas

Kelli is Chief Design Officer and co-founder of LunarLab, a UX design and product strategy firm that helps businesses create innovative, inclusive, and profitable products. Kelli is an experienced design leader who's created engaging web and mobile experiences for startups and enterprise clients alike. She’s designed for FinTech, healthcare, publishing, sports, advertising, education, logistics, and more.

Kelli is Chief Design Officer and co-founder of LunarLab, a UX design and product strategy firm that helps businesses create innovative, inclusive, and profitable products. Kelli is an experienced design leader who's created engaging web and mobile e... Show more

Daniel Murphy

Daniel Murphy

Industry veteran having come the long way round, desktop support, sys admin, infrastructure, infrastructure manager, SRE manager. Now the Senior SRE manager for Cloud at Deltek. DevOps advocate focusing on culture change within organisations and building world class teams.

Industry veteran having come the long way round, desktop support, sys admin, infrastructure, infrastructure manager, SRE manager. Now the Senior SRE manager for Cloud at Deltek. DevOps advocate focusing on culture change within organisations and buil... Show more

Daria Rudnik

Daria Rudnik

Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, author of CLICKING: A Team Building Strategy for Overloaded Leaders Who Want Stronger Team Trust, Better Results, and More Time, and co-author of The AI Revolution: Thriving Within Civilization’s Next Big Disruption. A former Chief People Officer and ex-Deloitte professional, she brings over 15 years of international executive experience in tech and telecom.

Having lived in three countries and worked with clients across six continents, Daria has helped leaders and organizations navigate global financial crises, wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past five years, she has focused on helping busy leaders escape work overload by building self-sufficient, high-trust teams. She does this through a mix of team and leadership coaching, organizational consulting, assessments, and an AI-powered coach she developed.

Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, author of CLICKING: A Team Building Strategy for Overloaded Leaders Who Want Stronger Team Trust, Better Results, and More Time, and co-author of The AI Revolution: Thriving Within Civi... Show more

Grace Okubo

Grace Okubo

Grace Okubo uses strategic foresight to tackle complex problems for organisations.

Grace Okubo uses strategic foresight to tackle complex problems for organisations. Show more

Vanjikumaran Sivajothy

Vanjikumaran Sivajothy

Vanji is a Senior Manager - Software Architecture and Engineering at a Fortune 500 company and a committer for the Apache Synapse Project. He spearheads a team of engineers to design and develop an API and Developer Experience. He is also a veteran in the integration space and contributed to many open-source projects in the industry.

Vanji is a Senior Manager - Software Architecture and Engineering at a Fortune 500 company and a committer for the Apache Synapse Project. He spearheads a team of engineers to design and develop an API and Developer Experience. He is also a veteran i... Show more

Lirone Glikman

Lirone Glikman

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders, and women leaders in 27 countries, sharing her methodology for achieving business results through authentic connections.

She is the author of the amazon bestseller "The Super Connector's Playbook". With over 20 years of global experience across Europe, Australia, and the U.S., she brings both corporate and startup perspectives to the tech world. Lirone contributes to leading global magazines and serves as an executive director at a UN-affiliated NGO supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders,... Show more

Alon Schlesinger

Alon Schlesinger

Alon Schlesinger is a globally experienced executive with over 25 years of demonstrated international business history.
His background spans via the private sector business, from startups to Fortune 100 companies as well as governmental background as Advisor to V. Prime Minister.

Mr. Schlesinger expertise spans various regions including EU, ME and Asia having lived there for 10 years with proven achievements. He operates in the High-Tech and Investment sectors as well as Infrastructure & international projects.
He has previous experience from in the Aviation sector as commercial pilot and high-tech related activities in the sector.

Alon's expertise is in technology investments, Innovation adoption for companies, and strategic global cooperation.

Alon Schlesinger is a globally experienced executive with over 25 years of demonstrated international business history. His background spans via the private sector business, from startups to Fortune 100 companies as well as governmental background ... Show more

Miriam Hunger

Miriam Hunger

As a specialist in digital transformation, Miriam brings with her extensive practical experience in which she has supported companies in change processes and contributed to develop digital business models and establish agility in the company culture. She implements her strategy of always focusing on customer needs using proven methods such as design thinking and customer journey mapping. In addition to customer-centricity, Miriam also focuses on implementing change initiatives, coaching and training, essential for achieving a successful digital transformation.
Miriam's professional positions over the last 15 years include roles as customer journey manager, product owner, change manager and team leader of various SCRUM roles, which has given her a deep understanding of the conception and implementation of digital business models and product developments in agile environments.

As a specialist in digital transformation, Miriam brings with her extensive practical experience in which she has supported companies in change processes and contributed to develop digital business models and establish agility in the company culture.... Show more

Fernando Santana

Fernando Santana

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com Bacharelado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Católica de Brasília, Pós-Graduação em Design Thinking e Criatividade para Organizações e MBA em Planejamento e Estratégia Organizacional pela Universidade Cesumar do Paraná. Além disso, possui mais de 20 Certificações Profissionais em Agilidade.

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com B... Show more

Vahid Mohammadi

Vahid Mohammadi

Vahid Mohammadi is the founder of Universitio LTD, the company behind Askimate, an AI technology designed to simplify higher-education admissions. With extensive experience managing international recruitment portfolios for UK universities, Vahid brings a unique blend of expertise in both education and technology. He writes about the intersection of policy, tech, and student mobility, offering insights into the evolving landscape of global education.

Vahid Mohammadi is the founder of Universitio LTD, the company behind Askimate, an AI technology designed to simplify higher-education admissions. With extensive experience managing international recruitment portfolios for UK universities, Vahid brin... Show more

Elaine He

Elaine He

Master of Business (Global Management & Marketing) (Honours)
Master of Applied Computing

With over six years of experience in cloud services, enterprise integration, and automation, I specialise in transforming ambiguous business challenges into practical, scalable solutions. My work sits at the intersection of technology and strategy, focusing on how AI, product development, and digital systems can reshape workflows and enhance decision-making.

I have a proven track record in designing seamless connections between complex systems—whether integrating platforms, redesigning processes, or improving the way information flows across an organisation. My approach blends deep technical understanding in Oracle technologies and cloud services with strong business insight, ensuring that the solutions we build are not only functional but genuinely meaningful for the people who rely on them.

I’m deeply guided by the belief that impactful technology should be quiet, intentional, and human-centred. Through writing and speaking, I explore how AI and modern product thinking are reshaping digital experiences and the future of work.

✍️ Explore my thoughts on Substack: https://elaine1233blog.substack.com

🔗 Learn about my work at BrightQuant: https://brightquant-ai.world/

Master of Business (Global Management & Marketing) (Honours) Master of Applied Computing With over six years of experience in cloud services, enterprise integration, and automation, I specialise in transforming ambiguous business challenges into... Show more

Ivan Padabed

Ivan Padabed

With over 25 years of experience in IT, I specialize in business, product, service, and organization re-engineering for scalability. I am skilled in Domain-Driven Design (DDD), a systems engineering expert, and advocate for evolutionary approaches. I am also a professional in Enterprise Architecture, a Solution Architecture methodologist, and a systems engineering enthusiast. Currently, I focus heavily on AI-native engineering, particularly through architecture-centered strategies.

With over 25 years of experience in IT, I specialize in business, product, service, and organization re-engineering for scalability. I am skilled in Domain-Driven Design (DDD), a systems engineering expert, and advocate for evolutionary approaches. I... Show more

Rebecca Solano

Rebecca Solano

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to develop organizational resiliency and competitive edge. She has 5+ years in cross-industry OCM for ERP implementations and tech adoption, as well as over 10 years in strategic and business communications, including 6 years of bilingual business communication & advocacy.

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to dev... Show more

Mariano Gomez Bent

Mariano Gomez Bent

How can businesses drive real innovation without the right tech strategy? Many organizations struggle to fully leverage technology, facing stalled digital transformation and outdated systems that hinder productivity. I bridge this gap by implementing tailored Microsoft solutions—Power Platform, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Dynamics 365, and Azure DevOps—that drive operational efficiency and empower teams. With a proven track record in successful project delivery, I’ve achieved measurable results, from reducing process time to boosting productivity, while fostering a culture of innovation. Passionate about mentoring and collaborative growth, I’m always eager to connect with leaders ready to take their tech strategy to the next level. I am a former Microsoft MVP, 16 years running, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and the Chielf Technology Officer at Mekorma.

How can businesses drive real innovation without the right tech strategy? Many organizations struggle to fully leverage technology, facing stalled digital transformation and outdated systems that hinder productivity. I bridge this gap by implementing... Show more

Megan Killion

Megan Killion

Megan Killion: Scaling MSPs and Elevating Lives

Megan Killion, the Chief Consultant at MKC Agency, carries a mission transcending the typical marketing and sales boundaries. With a vibrant track record of generating over $500 million in B2B tech sales, Megan brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to ethical marketing practices in the MSP space. Her unique approach intertwines strategic revenue consulting with a deep-seated passion for social impact, aiming to scale 100 MSPs' revenue while simultaneously elevating 100 employees from poverty.

An adept strategist, Megan's expertise isn't just in driving revenue; it's about fostering sustainable growth through practices that honor both the client's needs and the broader societal context. Her personal journey, from overcoming adversity as a homeless single mother to becoming a thought leader in the MSP industry, imbues her work with authenticity and a drive for meaningful change.

Megan's approach is grounded in the belief that business growth and ethical practices are not mutually exclusive but are, in fact, synergistic. She advocates for marketing that speaks with transparency, connects genuinely with the audience, and delivers value that resonates on a human level. It's this philosophy that has not only led to her success but has also made her a beacon for those seeking to redefine the intersection of technology, business, and social good. "You don't have to lie to make the sale."

As a speaker, Megan captivates audiences with her dynamic presence, inspiring stories, and actionable insights. Her sessions are a blend of cutting-edge marketing tactics and heartening narratives of personal and professional triumph. Whether she's speaking to tech gurus or business novices, Megan's message is clear: success is possible for everyone, and business can be a powerful platform for positive transformation.

Megan Killion: Scaling MSPs and Elevating Lives Megan Killion, the Chief Consultant at MKC Agency, carries a mission transcending the typical marketing and sales boundaries. With a vibrant track record of generating over $500 million in B2B tech s... Show more

Matti Kiviluoto

Matti Kiviluoto

10+ years of experience as a start-up entrepreneur
15+ years of experience in SW consultation, focused on global websites and self-service portals for customers such as the World Health Organization, Wärtsilä and BorgWarner
15+ years of agile software development in multiple roles
25+ years of experience leading and coaching teams
15 years and counting with the same team - the award winning Siili Sitefinity Team
Agnostic Agile Nordic Chapter Lead
Degree in computer science and a minor in behavioral sciences
Father. Husband. Human being.

10+ years of experience as a start-up entrepreneur 15+ years of experience in SW consultation, focused on global websites and self-service portals for customers such as the World Health Organization, Wärtsilä and BorgWarner 15+ years of agile softw... Show more

Robert Glaser

Robert Glaser

Robert Glaser leads Data and AI at INNOQ. With roots in software engineering and a talent for creating user-friendly web applications, he now guides companies through the AI landscape, helping them develop strategies and products for challenging problems. Fascinated by practical uses of generative AI in software, he hosts the podcast "AI und jetzt," discussing AI's potential across industries. Robert bridges tech and business, advocating user-centric digitization. Off duty, he enjoys exploring the local food scene.

Robert Glaser leads Data and AI at INNOQ. With roots in software engineering and a talent for creating user-friendly web applications, he now guides companies through the AI landscape, helping them develop strategies and products for challenging prob... Show more

Christian Kuhn

Christian Kuhn

Christian is an UX/HAX Principal Consultant at Optimizer.pt, Writer, and Trainer. He drives the development of award-winning, user-centered product solutions through UX research and Behavior design. With over 20 years of international experience, he contributes to Singularity University, Nomura Research Institute Japan, and many more. He is a published author on UX, AI Product Design and Behavior Design topics. He is teaching UX Leadership, Behavior Design and Human-Centered AI Experiences (HAX) at TheStarter.io

Christian is an UX/HAX Principal Consultant at Optimizer.pt, Writer, and Trainer. He drives the development of award-winning, user-centered product solutions through UX research and Behavior design. With over 20 years of international experience, he ... Show more

Anamika Raman

Anamika Raman

Growth Coach for professionals and Businesses | Startup Mentor | Scaling Impact-Driven Leadership Without Burnout | International Keynote Speaker | Peak Performance for Leaders in AI age

Growth Coach for professionals and Businesses | Startup Mentor | Scaling Impact-Driven Leadership Without Burnout | International Keynote Speaker | Peak Performance for Leaders in AI age Show more

Cody Thompson

Cody Thompson

Cody Thompson started his career knocking doors in 100-degree heat selling pest control, where he learned the discipline and perseverance that would define his career. He went on to excel in enterprise business development before finding his calling in partnerships. Today, Cody has successfully built and scaled three partner programs across different industries and ecosystems, helping organizations transform relationships into revenue and systems that drive lasting growth.

Cody Thompson started his career knocking doors in 100-degree heat selling pest control, where he learned the discipline and perseverance that would define his career. He went on to excel in enterprise business development before finding his calling ... Show more

Manuela Raidl

Manuela Raidl

Manuela Raidl is a Change and Communication Manager who helps organizations navigate complexity and transformation with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

Her journey into change work began through agile. What started with becoming a Scrum Master evolved into a broader focus on how teams and organizations adapt, learn, and grow. Today, Manuela sees agility not just as a framework, but as a mindset that underpins successful change.

Over the past year, she has spoken at several conferences across Europe, sharing practical insights on topics such as cultural challenges and team development. Whether working with engineers or executives, Manuela builds bridges between strategy and people – turning change initiatives into real, lived progress.

Manuela Raidl is a Change and Communication Manager who helps organizations navigate complexity and transformation with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Her journey into change work began through agile. What started with becoming a Scrum Master evol... Show more

Candice Grobler

Candice Grobler

Candice Grobler is the founder of Candid Collab, a systems-savvy community consultancy helping solo founders and stretched teams build community-led marketing engines that scale revenue.

After a CPTSD diagnosis and a “you’re unemployable” jab from a well-meaning manager, Candice left the cubicle grind to forge a new model: one where neuro-spicy, outside-the-norm entrepreneurs could thrive through mentorship, scrappy systems, and candid community.

Today, she’s a sought-after mentor and speaker known for transforming sticky-note chaos into streamlined workflows and turning feast-or-famine floundering into steady, soul-aligned revenue. Her live talks, workshops, and interviews blend radical candour with practical playbooks, because life’s too short to build someone else’s empire (or burn out building your own).

Candice has helped dozens of founders grow recurring revenue, reduce burnout, and build communities that market for them, without agency retainers, bro-marketing gloss, or a selling out.

Candice Grobler is the founder of Candid Collab, a systems-savvy community consultancy helping solo founders and stretched teams build community-led marketing engines that scale revenue. After a CPTSD diagnosis and a “you’re unemployable” jab from... Show more

Veit Heller

Veit Heller

I’m a technologist at heart, though life often leads me into managerial roles. For the last 15 years, I’ve built products, led and advised companies, published papers, and shared my insights at conferences and in articles on the web.

I’m a technologist at heart, though life often leads me into managerial roles. For the last 15 years, I’ve built products, led and advised companies, published papers, and shared my insights at conferences and in articles on the web. Show more

Mathieu Lamiot

Mathieu Lamiot

I am Mathieu Lamiot, a France-based tech-enthusiast engineer passionate about system design and bringing brilliant individuals together as a team. I dedicate myself to Tech & Engineering management, leading teams to make an impact, deliver value and accomplish great things.

I am Mathieu Lamiot, a France-based tech-enthusiast engineer passionate about system design and bringing brilliant individuals together as a team. I dedicate myself to Tech & Engineering management, leading teams to make an impact, deliver value and ... Show more

Mahesh Nair

Mahesh Nair

As an accomplished Data and Technology leader with over 14 years of experience, I specialize in defining and operationalizing Global Data Strategy and Governance to ensure regulatory and audit compliance for Fortune 500 organizations. As a results-focused leader, my value proposition is simple: Build trusted relationships. My proven track record includes building and mentoring high-performing teams, translating strategy into measurable business impact and successfully delivering high-stakes commitments across regulatory, audit, risk, and compliance landscapes.

As an accomplished Data and Technology leader with over 14 years of experience, I specialize in defining and operationalizing Global Data Strategy and Governance to ensure regulatory and audit compliance for Fortune 500 organizations. As a results-fo... Show more

Bill Ryan

Bill Ryan

With over three decades of experience in business and technology transformation, Bill Ryan helps organizations align AI with real business outcomes. As a former Director of Business Programs at Microsoft and a senior leader at Avanade, Bill has led global initiatives across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and AI adoption. Today, as the founder of Sync(d) AI, he specializes in helping organizations build scalable AI Centers of Excellence using Microsoft technologies, while keeping humans at the center of every solution.

With over three decades of experience in business and technology transformation, Bill Ryan helps organizations align AI with real business outcomes. As a former Director of Business Programs at Microsoft and a senior leader at Avanade, Bill has led g... Show more

Annu Augustine

Annu Augustine

Annu Augustine is a leading product management coach and consultant who works with product teams and leaders across Africa to build products that truly make an impact. She’s the founder of NedRock, a product management training and consulting company she started in 2016 to elevate the role of product in Africa.

With over 25 years of experience, starting out as a software engineer before moving into product - Annu has seen firsthand what it takes to bridge business goals with real user value. Her work focuses on helping teams adopt modern product discovery practices, and guiding companies to move from feature factories to empowered, outcome-driven teams.

Annu is a regular speaker at product conferences across the continent, known for bringing global best practices into the African context with honesty and practicality.

In recognition of her impact, she was named one of the 50 most inspiring South African women in STEM (2018) and later selected as one of 50 global product coaches to attend Marty Cagan’s exclusive product coaching workshop (2022).

She’s also the founder of the Cape Town Product Meetup, where she continues to grow and connect the local product community, and serves as a mentor and product advisor to emerging product leaders and startups across the continent.

Annu Augustine is a leading product management coach and consultant who works with product teams and leaders across Africa to build products that truly make an impact. She’s the founder of NedRock, a product management training and consulting company... Show more

Jacek Nosal

Jacek Nosal

Passionate about maps, data and technology with extensive experience in working with BI class systems as well as ERP, BPM and CRM. He started his adventure with data over a quarter of a century ago. Connected with Krakow in Poland - always and rather forever. Born with the option of analyzing data and topographical space. Thanks to his extensive knowledge and experience, he helps to save hundreds of hours needed to successfully implement the planned project within the given time and budget. He loves demanding implementations, if there is such a need, he trains and broadens horizons - his own and clients', obtaining their satisfaction and contentment. By the way, he enjoys observing and disseminating IT knowledge. Actually he is Microsoft Certified Trainer and leader of Cracow Power BI & Fabric User Group (#KRPBIFUG). He helps attendees take the first step to becoming a speaker, shares his experience during few user group meetings and sometimes conferences (SQLDay or Global Power BI and Fabric Summit). Seasonally, in his free time, he rides a bike and skis, and throughout the year he plays football and raises three of his children.

Passionate about maps, data and technology with extensive experience in working with BI class systems as well as ERP, BPM and CRM. He started his adventure with data over a quarter of a century ago. Connected with Krakow in Poland - always and rather... Show more

Iva Vlašimsky

Iva Vlašimsky

A go-to-market content strategist and communication expert helping tech organizations break through the noise of sameness. By discovering and articulating what makes companies and their offerings genuinely different, Iva implements that message across marketing and sales.

For 20 years, Iva has worked in communications spanning journalism, storytelling, content marketing, and copywriting, serving Microsoft partner organizations and individuals.

Her framework-driven approach specializes in narrative discovery, differentiation, and thought leadership, replacing generic messaging with strong positioning, sharp points of view, and marketing that wins attention and new deals. Iva integrates AI into workflows, but only when it actually makes sense.

She works remotely with teams across the globe (mainly in the EU and US), is active in communities like IAMCP and The WIT Network, and lives in one of the world's most beautiful corners, Croatia, with two teens and two cats.

A go-to-market content strategist and communication expert helping tech organizations break through the noise of sameness. By discovering and articulating what makes companies and their offerings genuinely different, Iva implements that message acros... Show more

Bevan Williams

Bevan Williams

Bevan has been working in, and with, agile teams since 2009 and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Old Mutual. He has worked as a Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Development Manager and Head of Mobile before shifting to full-time Agile Coaching in 2018. He is passionate about coaching, enabling and leading people to do their best work, focussing on personal, career and organizational growth.

Bevan has been working in, and with, agile teams since 2009 and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Old Mutual. He has worked as a Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Development Manager and Head of Mobile before shifting to full-time Agile Coachi... Show more

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