Business & Management

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

Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith is Chief Innovation Officer at Iconoclast Innovations LLC, where she works with small to medium-sized businesses to scale and grow. She focuses on reducing friction so they can focus on delivering value.

Sarah designs operational systems, delivery methodologies, and change management approaches that let teams execute without constant intervention. Her clients are technology startups, SaaS companies, and PE-backed firms experiencing the drag that comes with rapid growth.
She's enabled $60M+ in revenue growth by removing what slows companies down: unclear processes, misaligned teams, and systems that break under pressure. Sarah's approach emphasizes practical frameworks over consultant jargon, peer learning over top-down training, and principles that scale without adding management overhead.

Sarah Smith is Chief Innovation Officer at Iconoclast Innovations LLC, where she works with small to medium-sized businesses to scale and grow. She focuses on reducing friction so they can focus on delivering value. Sarah designs operational syste... Show more

Ahmad Dahshan

Ahmad Dahshan

Ahmad Dahshan has over eight years of experience in web design and development. He previously served as the Marketing Web Manager at National Louis University in Chicago. Ahmad is passionate about higher education marketing and specializes in higher education conversion-driven web design.

Ahmad Dahshan has over eight years of experience in web design and development. He previously served as the Marketing Web Manager at National Louis University in Chicago. Ahmad is passionate about higher education marketing and specializes in higher ... Show more

Ian Cahall

Ian Cahall

Ian Cahall has spent over a decade working in and around IT Operations, Asset Management, and Automation technologies to solve complex challenges and provide excellent user experiences, and over the last several years consulted with Fortune 500 organizations on their use of one of the largest IT management platforms in the world. As Founder at noware, he's building the most comprehensive Shadow AI intelligence platform available, bridging AI Usage Visibility with AI Spend to drive comprehensive enterprise governance.

Ian Cahall has spent over a decade working in and around IT Operations, Asset Management, and Automation technologies to solve complex challenges and provide excellent user experiences, and over the last several years consulted with Fortune 500 organ... Show more

Patrice Fornalik

Patrice Fornalik

Depuis 30 ans, dans le secteur de l’industrie, en tant qu'entrepreneur et agent de changement, j’ai pu constater l’importance des facteurs humains et culturels dans la mise en œuvre de transformations managériales et dans les interactions de groupes ainsi que l’impact de la motivation, du respect des valeurs personnelles et de l’adhésion aux valeurs de l’entreprise dans la réussite des projets. Mon objectif communiquer et partager mes retours d'expérience et les idées et valeurs qui m'animent.

Depuis 30 ans, dans le secteur de l’industrie, en tant qu'entrepreneur et agent de changement, j’ai pu constater l’importance des facteurs humains et culturels dans la mise en œuvre de transformations managériales et dans les interactions de groupes ... Show more

Steve Fenton

Steve Fenton

Steve Fenton is a Principal DevEx Researcher at Octopus Deploy, a DORA Community Guide, and an 8-time Microsoft MVP with more than two decades of experience in software delivery. He has written books on TypeScript (Apress, InfoQ), Octopus Deploy, and Web Operations. Steve has worked in the role of Software Engineer, SDET, Development Manager, and Director of Product and Data in a range of startups, SMEs, and enterprises.

Steve Fenton is a Principal DevEx Researcher at Octopus Deploy, a DORA Community Guide, and an 8-time Microsoft MVP with more than two decades of experience in software delivery. He has written books on TypeScript (Apress, InfoQ), Octopus Deploy, and... Show more

Vivian Santisteban Montalvan

Vivian Santisteban Montalvan

Analista de datos con varios años de experiencia en diversos sectores. Soy una experta en identificar patrones significativos y convertir datos en información accionable.

Analista de datos con varios años de experiencia en diversos sectores. Soy una experta en identificar patrones significativos y convertir datos en información accionable. Show more

Scott Chacon

Scott Chacon

Scott Chacon was the cofounder of GitHub; now cofounder and CEO of GitButler, a next generation version control client, based in Berlin. Scott helped grow GitHub from 4 cofounders to 450 employees over 8 years, eventually being acquired by Microsoft for $7.5 billion. Scott is also the author of Pro Git, published by Apress and found online at git-scm.com. In unrelated news, he holds a WSET Level 3 certification in Wines and Spirits and owns a dog rescue outside of Berlin.

Scott Chacon was the cofounder of GitHub; now cofounder and CEO of GitButler, a next generation version control client, based in Berlin. Scott helped grow GitHub from 4 cofounders to 450 employees over 8 years, eventually being acquired by Microsoft ... 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

Mousaab Khaldi

Mousaab Khaldi

I am a multilingual, intercultural leadership speaker who helps rooms of executives translate ambition into aligned action across borders through a values‑driven approach to transformation. Rooted in lived experience from Morocco to Germany, I connect with audiences across the USA, Europe, the Gulf, and Asia—bridging cultures with stories that land and practices that stick. On stage, I share the 4 Empires—Mindset, Heartset, Healthset, and Soulset—to unify performance, presence, energy, and purpose into one operating system leaders can use immediately. Conferences bring me in to spark inclusive conversations that turn difference into momentum, spotlighting the host’s commitment to representation, belonging, and leadership that resonates across languages and industries. Beyond the stage, my work funds on‑the‑ground charity initiatives in Morocco, and I actively position the host conference as a partner in inclusion and impact so attendees see the message—and the model—in action. If the goal is to inspire action and demonstrate real commitment to global inclusion, I deliver a keynote and community moments that help organizers amplify their message across international networks with credibility and heart.

I am a multilingual, intercultural leadership speaker who helps rooms of executives translate ambition into aligned action across borders through a values‑driven approach to transformation. Rooted in lived experience from Morocco to Germany, I connec... 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

Pavneet Ahluwalia

Pavneet Ahluwalia

Pavneet is a Sr. PRODUCT MANAGER at Azure Kubernetes Service focusing on Scale and Performance. He has 4 years of experience working in containers and cloud platform. Prior to that he worked in Digital marketing, and data science and co-founded 2 startups with successful exits.

Pavneet is a Sr. PRODUCT MANAGER at Azure Kubernetes Service focusing on Scale and Performance. He has 4 years of experience working in containers and cloud platform. Prior to that he worked in Digital marketing, and data science and co-founded 2 sta... Show more

Benito van Breugel

Benito van Breugel

As an analytical bridge between Business and IT, I translate your requirements into the data solution that are being build. Making you happy as a business user is my passion and bringing the people to the next level is my drive!
With more than 10 years-experience in the field of Business Intelligence, Data, Analytics & Engineering, I am the analytical bridge between business & IT. I'll now focus on using Fabric in the best way possible to deliver value and sharing these experiences with, collegues, clients and partners.

As an analytical bridge between Business and IT, I translate your requirements into the data solution that are being build. Making you happy as a business user is my passion and bringing the people to the next level is my drive! With more than 10 y... Show more

Anjuan Simmons

Anjuan Simmons

Anjuan Simmons is a technologist with a successful track record of delivering technology solutions from the user interface to the database. He is an energetic and informative speaker who presents at conferences, seminars, schools, and community centers around the world on topics including Agile software development, diversity, and leadership. Anjuan has an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Texas A&M University.

Anjuan Simmons is a technologist with a successful track record of delivering technology solutions from the user interface to the database. He is an energetic and informative speaker who presents at conferences, seminars, schools, and community cente... Show more

Mike Allton

Mike Allton

Mike Allton is an AI Consultant, international speaker, and author who believes the era of "playing" with AI is over. The market has moved on to performance.

In his day job as the Director of Partner-led Growth at Agorapulse, Mike operates in the trenches of modern sales. He knows the frustration of "pilot purgatory"—where you have a dozen cool AI tools but your team is still buried in spreadsheets. Unlike theorists who talk about what AI could do, Mike is a guide who uses these tools daily to hit real revenue targets.

Through The AI Hat, Mike helps organizations build their own digital crews. He moves leaders away from the risks of "shadow AI" and toward governed, practical workflows where AI agents handle the research and admin, freeing up humans to handle the relationships.

Mike has spent over a decade translating geek-speak into plain English. He is the host of The AI Hat Podcast, co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing, and a trusted advisor for leaders ready to stop talking about the future of sales and start building it.

Mike Allton is an AI Consultant, international speaker, and author who believes the era of "playing" with AI is over. The market has moved on to performance. In his day job as the Director of Partner-led Growth at Agorapulse, Mike operates in the ... Show more

Edwin M Sarmiento

Edwin M Sarmiento

is the Managing Director of 15C, a consulting and training company that specializes in designing, implementing and supporting SQL Server infrastructures. He is a 12-year former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master from Ottawa, Canada (but he’s originally from the Philippines) specializing in high availability, disaster recovery and system infrastructures running on the Microsoft server technology stack. His background in Unix has taken him to the world of DevOps and Docker to containerize SQL Server. He is very passionate about technology but has interests in music, neuroscience, social psychology, professional and organizational development, leadership and management matters when not working with databases.

Edwin lives up to his primary mission statement: "To help people and organizations grow and develop their full potential."

is the Managing Director of 15C, a consulting and training company that specializes in designing, implementing and supporting SQL Server infrastructures. He is a 12-year former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master from Ottawa, C... Show more

Michael Olafusi

Michael Olafusi

Michael Olafusi is a full-time Power BI and data engineering consultant who enjoys cycling and long motorcycle rides.

Michael Olafusi is a full-time Power BI and data engineering consultant who enjoys cycling and long motorcycle rides. Show more

Nancy McClelland CPA

Nancy McClelland CPA

With her CPA firm The Dancing Accountant, Nancy has been on a lifelong mission to support small businesses and their communities – as well as educate the professionals who serve them. Known for her fun, personal and direct style, it’s no surprise she insists that the future of accounting is built on relationships.

She also runs the 'Ask a CPA' community: a non-judgmental, safe space for bookkeepers who want to learn more about preparing tax-ready books, collaborating with CPAs, booking complex accounting transactions, and breaking into advisory services.

Named one of the Top 10 ProAdvisors by Insightful Accountant, as well as one of Ignition’s Top 50 Women in Accounting, she writes an award-winning blog with insights and resources for business-owners and accounting professionals, and is an engaging speaker… and 60’s go-go dancer!

With her CPA firm The Dancing Accountant, Nancy has been on a lifelong mission to support small businesses and their communities – as well as educate the professionals who serve them. Known for her fun, personal and direct style, it’s no surprise she... Show more

Elena Briones

Elena Briones

Elena is a data enthusiast with solid experience in analytics, data engineering and visualization using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Synapse and Databricks. She works in Barcelona, helping organizations turn raw data into valuable insights with a strategic and creative approach. She's also passionate about combining technology with social and community-driven projects, and is an active learner and collaborator in the data community.

Elena is a data enthusiast with solid experience in analytics, data engineering and visualization using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Synapse and Databricks. She works in Barcelona, helping organizations turn raw data into valuable insights with a stra... Show more

Joel Silverstone

Joel Silverstone

Joel brings 25 years of global experience, supporting Fortune 500 companies and thousands of participants. He specializes in empowering leaders and teams with effective communication skills, fostering more impactful collaboration and motivation. His expertise lies in enabling individuals to authentically influence others towards deeper business relationships, fostering trust and enhancing engagement.

Joel thrives to lead engaging and interactive sessions based on 'Learn, Laugh, and Do!'

When you communicate effectively, people feel heard, seen, and understood- mutual respect is created, and you start connecting and unlocking the motivators for you and the other.

Drawing from his background as a former professional actor and improviser- Joel brings unique tips and activities for everyone to practice and implement.

You can listen to or watch Joel as the host of "The Great Canadian Leadership" and "This Feels Right" Podcasts and YouTube – interviewing leaders and experts on influencing and communications skills."

Joel brings 25 years of global experience, supporting Fortune 500 companies and thousands of participants. He specializes in empowering leaders and teams with effective communication skills, fostering more impactful collaboration and motivation. His ... Show more

Leanora Horne

Leanora Horne

Senior Digital Product Leader dedicated to building ecosystems that bridge the gap between industrial assets and environmental impact. With eight years of experience across startups and corporate consulting, they specialize in IoT, machine learning, and digital transformation. A firm believer that innovation requires personal resilience, I openly share my professional expertise alongside the ups and downs of my personal health. Helping yo de-stigmatize mental health and share burnout recovery tips in high-pressure industries.

Senior Digital Product Leader dedicated to building ecosystems that bridge the gap between industrial assets and environmental impact. With eight years of experience across startups and corporate consulting, they specialize in IoT, machine learning, ... Show more

Jérémy Pastouret

Jérémy Pastouret

I am the author of a book dedicated to Phalcon, Open Source contributor, editor for the Les Enovateurs site, Lead developer and entrepreneur. For more information, you can consult my resume: https://jenovateurs.github.io/online-cv/
And here are the references of my work (published by ENI on January 15, 2020): https://www.editions-eni.fr/livre/phalcon-3-developpez-des-applications-web-complexes-et-performantes-en-php-9782409022746

I am the author of a book dedicated to Phalcon, Open Source contributor, editor for the Les Enovateurs site, Lead developer and entrepreneur. For more information, you can consult my resume: https://jenovateurs.github.io/online-cv/ And here are the ... Show more

Miroslav Panevski

Miroslav Panevski

Miroslav Panevski is a seasoned project manager specializing in large-scale ERP projects and program implementations. Renowned for his adaptability, leadership, and problem-solving skills, Miroslav has successfully led ERP implementations and Agile transformations, managed large teams, and recovered complex projects across various industries for over 16 years.
Miroslav's approach is characterized by his commitment to delivering value, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex project landscapes with ease. His expertise spans Traditional project management, Agile methodologies, Dynamics 365, and more, making him a versatile and highly skilled professional.
In every project he undertakes, Miroslav brings a blend of strategic planning, meticulous organization, and a genuine passion for delivering value. His story is one of dedication, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to excellence in project management.

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/miroslavpanevski/

Miroslav Panevski is a seasoned project manager specializing in large-scale ERP projects and program implementations. Renowned for his adaptability, leadership, and problem-solving skills, Miroslav has successfully led ERP implementations and Agile t... Show more

Jürgen Ebner

Jürgen Ebner

Jürgen Ebner is a Cyber Security and Managed IT expert with a strong focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.

For more than 20 years, he has been working with business owners, managers, and organizations that want their IT to be secure, reliable, and easy to understand – without technical jargon or fear-based messaging.

In his talks and workshops, Jürgen translates complex cyber risks into practical insights and clear recommendations. His focus is not on tools or buzzwords, but on IT security as part of business continuity and responsibility.

Typical topics include cyber risks for SMEs, IT security awareness, managed IT services, and how organizations can prepare for incidents before they happen.

Jürgen’s sessions are known for being practical, relatable, and focused on real-world decision-making.

Jürgen Ebner is a Cyber Security and Managed IT expert with a strong focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. For more than 20 years, he has been working with business owners, managers, and organizations that want their IT to be secure, reliab... Show more

Luisa Escalona

Luisa Escalona

With over 17 years in the software industry, Luisa has evolved from being passionate about writing great code to focusing on building and nurturing high-performing teams. A Certified Encouragement Consultant and Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitator, she brings together deep technical expertise and a talent for fostering human-centered growth.

Since 2019, Luisa has delivered engaging talks and hands-on workshops that inspire teams and individuals to achieve their full potential. Her unique approach empowers organizations to drive both technological innovation and positive, sustainable change through collaboration and impactful leadership.

With over 17 years in the software industry, Luisa has evolved from being passionate about writing great code to focusing on building and nurturing high-performing teams. A Certified Encouragement Consultant and Empowering People in the Workplace Fac... Show more

Will Manning

Will Manning

Will is the TSC chair of Vortex (a Linux Foundation project), the fastest & most extensible open-source columnar file format. He is also the co-founder/CEO at Spiral, which builds a multimodal data warehouse. Previously, he worked at Palantir for 10 years. While there, he helped create Palantir Foundry and built/scaled "everything that read or wrote bytes".

Will is the TSC chair of Vortex (a Linux Foundation project), the fastest & most extensible open-source columnar file format. He is also the co-founder/CEO at Spiral, which builds a multimodal data warehouse. Previously, he worked at Palantir for 10 ... Show more

Mauro Rojas

Mauro Rojas

Visionary leader and architect of innovative business models, Mauro Rojas brings over 23 years of experience in the creative industry. For nearly two decades, he has been at the helm of Eonminu® Brands Laboratory™, an initiative dedicated to redefining brand development through regenerative creativity, experimentation, and conceptual reinvention.

As founder and president of the Association of Entrepreneurs of Ecuador, Mauro actively fosters entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, solidifying his role as a key figure in Ecuador’s business landscape. His extensive portfolio spans multiple industries, featuring successful projects across diverse sectors. Currently, Mauro focuses on the knowledge economy and digital media, fields where his work continues to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Mauro has shared his projects and ideas on international platforms, including entrepreneurship conferences, art exhibitions, creativity workshops, and specialized publications. His insights have resonated with audiences in Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Ecuador, the United States, Portugal, and Türkiye, highlighting his global influence.

Today, Mauro leverages his expertise as a business coach, brand strategist, executive mentor, entrepreneurship trainer, and digital artist, driving innovation and excellence. His commitment to redefining industries and creating avant-garde business solutions underscores his transformative approach.

Visionary leader and architect of innovative business models, Mauro Rojas brings over 23 years of experience in the creative industry. For nearly two decades, he has been at the helm of Eonminu® Brands Laboratory™, an initiative dedicated to redefini... 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

Cíntia Guberovic

Cíntia Guberovic

Sou KCP (Kanban Coaching Professional) e atuo como Superintendente de Governança, Planejamento e Performance no PagBank. Tenho carreira de +20 em TI com foco em agilidade nos últimos 12 anos. Hoje sou responsável pela expansão da agilidade organizacional, Gestão de Projetos e Portfolio do PagBank, através da disseminação de melhores práticas como alavanca de negócios, utilizando conceitos de Business Agility, Kanban e KMM como ferramentas de crescimento exponencial e maturidade organizacional, melhorando a assertividade no atingimento dos objetivos em níveis estratégicos e táticos. Sou também responsável pela gestão e alavancagem do plano de desenvolvimento profissional dos especialistas em agilidade, projetos e portfolio de um dos maiores bancos digitais do Brasil.

Sou KCP (Kanban Coaching Professional) e atuo como Superintendente de Governança, Planejamento e Performance no PagBank. Tenho carreira de +20 em TI com foco em agilidade nos últimos 12 anos. Hoje sou responsável pela expansão da agilidade organizaci... Show more

La Tonya Roberts

La Tonya Roberts

La Tonya Roberts is a transformative Fractional COO and Human Capital Strategist with 18+ years of experience across 30 countries. Through Harmony Consulting Group, she transforms ambitious businesses into high-performing organizations with exceptional results. La Tonya provides SMEs with actionable strategies to streamline operations and scale efficiently without full-time executive costs. Her innovative approach combines fractional leadership with strategic AI implementation to deliver measurable impact. A champion for people-centric cultures, she equips leaders to build authentic connections and high-performing teams. Her engaging presentations blend strategic insights with storytelling, giving audiences immediately applicable techniques for operational excellence and effective team building.

La Tonya Roberts is a transformative Fractional COO and Human Capital Strategist with 18+ years of experience across 30 countries. Through Harmony Consulting Group, she transforms ambitious businesses into high-performing organizations with exception... Show more

Bartosz Burger

Bartosz Burger

I combine hard knowledge in the areas of BI development & data presentation architecture with a proactive approach and understanding business reporting needs.

How? Because I have 12 years of experience in the area of financial controlling and economic analysis. Former leader of the team of controllers and analysts, now leader of talented Power BI developers at Clouds on Mars.

In 2025 I led my own two-month Power BI developer training, and now I enjoy sharing tricks and tips related to DAX, Power Query, data modeling - on my linkedin - practically but insightfully.

I combine hard knowledge in the areas of BI development & data presentation architecture with a proactive approach and understanding business reporting needs. How? Because I have 12 years of experience in the area of financial controlling and econ... Show more

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