Business & Management

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

Yaron Flint

Yaron Flint

Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinational corporations, global consulting firms, and private equity groups, driving innovation across sectors including Automotive, Industry 4.0, Smart Materials, Environmental, and Construction-tech.

Yaron blends deep cross-cultural and cross-sector expertise with a practical understanding of how organizations can embed innovation and build meaningful, trust-based relationships that enable transformation. His first book: "innovative business development - implementing transformation from within" - explored how corporations can onboard external innovation through a more structured and intentional approach.

A sought-after keynote speaker and strategic advisor, Yaron works with organizations worldwide to help them integrate external innovation and intentional connection into sustainable, high-impact growth.

Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinationa... Show more

Rick McCutcheon

Rick McCutcheon

As a 12-time Microsoft Dynamics MVP, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise with others and contributing to the growth and success of the Dynamics 365 community. As the host of PartnerTalks.com, a weekly LinkedIn interview show, I chat with Business Executives from the Microsoft Community about their insights, ideas, and best practices. PartnerTalks.com has reached over 270 episodes and is now in its fifth year of production, attracting a global audience of professionals who want to learn from the experts and stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in the industry.

As a 12-time Microsoft Dynamics MVP, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise with others and contributing to the growth and success of the Dynamics 365 community. As the host of PartnerTalks.com, a weekly LinkedIn interview show, I chat with Busin... Show more

Dave Delaney

Dave Delaney

TEDx Speaker, Dave Delaney, is a communication expert, chief communication strategist, and CEO of Futureforth, a leadership communication firm based in Nashville, TN. He teaches leaders the Nice Method, emphasizing compassion, empathy, and inclusivity in communication strategy. Trusted by brands like Google, LinkedIn, and FedEx, he is an acclaimed keynote speaker and published author of "New Business Networking." Delaney is passionate about helping your group improve their communication skills through his presentations, build stronger professional relationships, and accomplish their goals. Bold, humble, and hilarious, you're in for a treat! 

”Dave blew me away (as well as the audience)... an amazing speaker.”- LinkedIn.
”If you have an opportunity to work together, it will be worth it.” - Google.
”The room was captivated by his brilliance...Dave is exceptional!” - Better Business Bureau.

Review testimonials, videos, and more at https://davedelaneyspeaks.com

TEDx Speaker, Dave Delaney, is a communication expert, chief communication strategist, and CEO of Futureforth, a leadership communication firm based in Nashville, TN. He teaches leaders the Nice Method, emphasizing compassion, empathy, and inclusivit... Show more

Basti Witsker

Basti Witsker

Basti Witsker has over a decade of experience in product management, with a background that includes roles at Dataport, Eventim, and FREE NOW. Today, he’s a co-founder and Head of Product at Spaceteams, a software service provider building custom solutions and working closely with clients to tackle real-world challenges in digital transformation and product development.

In his talks, Basti shares hands-on lessons and best practices from the many teams and organizations he’s worked with – always with a focus on what actually works, not just what looks good on a slide.

Outside of work, he’s a dad, a sports enthusiast (watching and playing), a regular at concerts, and part of the organizing team behind a local music festival.

Basti Witsker has over a decade of experience in product management, with a background that includes roles at Dataport, Eventim, and FREE NOW. Today, he’s a co-founder and Head of Product at Spaceteams, a software service provider building custom sol... Show more

Zawadi Mukuru

Zawadi Mukuru

I’m a data scientist and machine learning engineer currently pursuing Data Science and Analytics at JKUAT. As a two-time founder, I’ve led the development of AI-driven products that apply machine learning and analytics to solve real-world problems. My work focuses on building intelligent systems such as recommendation engines and data-driven platforms, turning complex data into actionable insights. I primarily work with Python, SQL, and modern machine learning tools to design and deploy practical AI solutions, and I’m particularly interested in applied AI and building technologies that create meaningful impact in emerging markets.

I’m a data scientist and machine learning engineer currently pursuing Data Science and Analytics at JKUAT. As a two-time founder, I’ve led the development of AI-driven products that apply machine learning and analytics to solve real-world problems. M... Show more

Tal Uscher

Tal Uscher

Tal Uscher is the Managing Director of Agiliana, a consulting firm specializing in transformation, organizational development, and agile management. He holds degrees in business administration and business informatics.

For over 20 years, Tal has been shaping transformations and change processes as a senior leader, consultant, and organizational coach for renowned organizations such as Airbus, Amnesty, Daimler, DKB, EnBW, Tele Columbus, Volkswagen, and Yello.

Tal supports teams in implementing and evolving agile frameworks and assists companies in building agile and fluid organizations. His primary focus is on making transformations participatory, human-centered, and sustainably successful.

Tal Uscher is the Managing Director of Agiliana, a consulting firm specializing in transformation, organizational development, and agile management. He holds degrees in business administration and business informatics. For over 20 years, Tal has b... Show more

Ashish Shubham

Ashish Shubham

Ashish Shubham is a Fellow/VP of Engineering at ThoughtSpot, where he has spent nearly a decade architecting industry-defining AI and analytics products. He is an IEEE Senior Member and author of the book “Architecting AI Data systems”.

He is the creator of ThoughtSpot Embedded, a leading embedded analytics platform powering multiple Fortune 500 apps worldwide. He also co-architected ThoughtSpot’s AI Analyst, Spotter, and led the company’s first Agentic MCP Server integration, redefining how AI agents securely work with enterprise data.

Ashish holds multiple patents, has published widely read technical articles, serves on the committee of top AI conferences and frequently speaks at industry forums.

Ashish Shubham is a Fellow/VP of Engineering at ThoughtSpot, where he has spent nearly a decade architecting industry-defining AI and analytics products. He is an IEEE Senior Member and author of the book “Architecting AI Data systems”. He is the... Show more

Elizabeth Orji

Elizabeth Orji

Elizabeth Orji is a distinguished senior technology strategist, AI project director, and digital governance expert operating at the vital intersection of emerging technology, ethical policy, and industrial transformation. As the Executive Director of the Global Network for Cyber Solutions (GNC), Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Forum for AI Governance (NFAIG), and the Senior AI Associate and Project Management Lead for the AI for Social Impact & Development (AI4SID) initiative, she dedicates her career to engineering scalable, sovereign technological frameworks that drive sustainable economic and societal development.

With a robust technical foundation rooted in an MSc in Computer Science and an academic trajectory navigating AI and Robotics, Elizabeth brings a deeply practical, field-tested perspective to the global tech stage. Her multifaceted expertise spans big data architectures, agentic workflows, and decentralized systems. She serves as an AI Subject Matter Expert for General Assembly and a guest lecturer at the SAE Institute, where she shapes the next generation of technical leaders.

A steadfast champion for inclusive innovation, Elizabeth sits on the Influence Board of the British Computer Society (BCS) and actively leads pioneering frameworks for ethical AI governance. Her work centers on moving emerging tech ecosystems from passive consumption to active creation—fostering data dignity, digital infrastructure autonomy, and collaborative development frameworks built to empower local communities.

An accomplished speaker, international tech judge, and ecosystem architect, Elizabeth routinely delivers thought-provoking keynotes that bridge the gap between complex technological theory and real-world, high-impact execution.

Elizabeth Orji is a distinguished senior technology strategist, AI project director, and digital governance expert operating at the vital intersection of emerging technology, ethical policy, and industrial transformation. As the Executive Director of... Show more

Daniel Schniepp

Daniel Schniepp

Daniel is the Chief Architect for Developer and Cloud Infrastructure Platforms at Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
In recent years, he has worked and led platform and infrastructure topics and enabled product teams to have an easily accessible runtime
environment.
Besides that, he invests a lot in cultural topics, like engineering development programs, standardised engineering hiring processes
and on community building efforts.
Additionally, he has multiple years of experience designing and developing backend and frontend applications across different technology stacks.
Before joining the corporate world, he co-founded two startups and worked mostly in the financial services sector as a software
engineer.

Daniel is the Chief Architect for Developer and Cloud Infrastructure Platforms at Mercedes-Benz Group AG. In recent years, he has worked and led platform and infrastructure topics and enabled product teams to have an easily accessible runtime envir... Show more

Amy Gutman MD, FACEP

Amy Gutman MD, FACEP

Dr. Amy Gutman, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified emergency physician, global keynote speaker, best-selling author, and executive performance coach helping leaders optimize the biology behind high performance. Founder of ToughLoveMD and author of the best-seller "Powerhouse Living: Lead Your Life Like a Resuscitation", Dr. Gutman teaches organizations how sleep, stress, metabolism, recovery, and cognitive load drive decision quality, resilience, retention, and results. A keynote favorite across healthcare, technology, cybersecurity, business, and leadership events, she consistently earns outstanding feedback from attendees and organizers for her high-energy, science-backed, conference-favorite sessions that leave audiences thinking differently — with immediately actionable personal and professional impacts. Her mission is simple: most leadership development treats performance as a mindset problem. She treats it as a biological operating system. Using her Cellular Leadership and Powerhouse Physiology frameworks, Dr. Gutman turns emergency medicine, executive leadership, and human performance science into practical strategies for clearer decisions, faster recovery, stronger teams, and sustained high performance.

Dr. Amy Gutman, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified emergency physician, global keynote speaker, best-selling author, and executive performance coach helping leaders optimize the biology behind high performance. Founder of ToughLoveMD and author of the b... Show more

Piotr Stepinski

Piotr Stepinski

Data Science Leader with extensive experience in AI and MLOps, currently serving as the CTO at Infinitii AI. He has a strong background in team leadership, product innovation, and building scalable data-driven solutions. Piotr is passionate about using AI to solve real-world problems, particularly in time-series analysis. He is an advocate for Agile methodologies and MLOps practices, and has spoken at conferences about these topics.

Data Science Leader with extensive experience in AI and MLOps, currently serving as the CTO at Infinitii AI. He has a strong background in team leadership, product innovation, and building scalable data-driven solutions. Piotr is passionate about usi... Show more

Julian Langenhagen

Julian Langenhagen

Prof. Dr. Julian Langenhagen ist Professor für Digital Management und Media Entrepreneurship an der Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf innovativen, praxisnahen Lehr-Lern-Formaten, insbesondere auf Gamification und der Gestaltung erfahrungsorientierter Konzepte in stark strukturierten Grundlagenfächern.

Prof. Dr. Julian Langenhagen ist Professor für Digital Management und Media Entrepreneurship an der Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf innovativen, praxisnahen Lehr-Lern-Formaten, insbesondere auf Gamification und der Gestalt... Show more

Mousaab Khaldi

Mousaab Khaldi

Mousaab Khaldi is a leadership coach, author,
and entrepreneur based in Germany. He is the
creator of the '4 Interior Empires' framework,
a neuroscience-backed methodology used by
executives and founders to achieve sustainable
leadership transformation.

With over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience,
Mousaab specializes in helping high-achieving
leaders break through burnout and lead with
clarity, confidence, and authentic authority.

My book '4 Empires, 12 days to unlock Leadership'
is a practical 12-day program designed to
transform leadership from the inside out.

Mousaab Khaldi is a leadership coach, author, and entrepreneur based in Germany. He is the creator of the '4 Interior Empires' framework, a neuroscience-backed methodology used by executives and founders to achieve sustainable leadership tr... Show more

Thomas Van Dorpe

Thomas Van Dorpe

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. Show more

Yevgen Nebesov

Yevgen Nebesov

Yevgen Nebesov is a systems architect based in Bruchsal, Germany. He provides consultancy services to companies across various sectors, including railways, defence, logistics, medical devices, and retail. His expertise spans software architecture, organization design, team leadership, and business analysis.

His consultancy focuses primarily on managing the complexity arising from intertwined uncertainties across technical, operational, and political domains within organizations.

Yevgen is the author of two practical frameworks:
- “Sociotechnical Engineering” — an approach that applies classical Systems Engineering principles, such as requirements elicitation and requirements-driven design, to sociotechnical systems, including software development projects.
- “The Architecture of Power” — a framework for structural change designed for people with or without formal authority.

Yevgen Nebesov is a systems architect based in Bruchsal, Germany. He provides consultancy services to companies across various sectors, including railways, defence, logistics, medical devices, and retail. His expertise spans software architecture, or... Show more

Jayasurya SM

Jayasurya SM

I am a seasoned AI Engineer & Data Strategist, blending expertise in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to deliver impactful solutions. With certifications in Microsoft Azure AI Engineering (AI-900 & AI-102), I excel in developing intelligent systems that drive business efficiency and innovation.

An accomplished global speaker, I have presented at prominent AI and cloud technology events, including the Global AI Bootcamp, sharing insights on AI-powered transformations and cloud solutions. Beyond speaking, I have trained professionals from leading organizations like Accenture, Avanade, and TCS, specializing in Microsoft Azure, Copilot Studio, and Sentinel.

Currently, I am pursuing my aspiration as a Data Scientist, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to uncover actionable insights. Passionate about mentoring the next generation, I have collaborated with institutions like the ICT Academy and Sona College of Technology to empower aspiring tech professionals.

My contributions also extend to research, having published a paper on AI-enhanced mental healthcare, showcasing my dedication to harnessing technology for societal benefit. My expertise, combined with a vision for innovation, makes me a sought-after speaker and mentor in the tech community.

I am a seasoned AI Engineer & Data Strategist, blending expertise in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to deliver impactful solutions. With certifications in Microsoft Azure AI Engineering (AI-900 & AI-102), I excel in developing intelligent sy... Show more

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner is a Telecommunications Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Azure AI Architect who has spent the last several years doing one thing: making AI actually work in the real world — securely, responsibly, and at scale.
He coaches Microsoft employees and top global partners on data, AI, and Copilot at L200 through L400 in collaboration with lab providers including Technofocus, Skillable, and Spektra Labs. He has presented at the Microsoft AI Tour, the North America MCT Summit in Redmond, and community events across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
He is also the founder of GDO Health GmbH, a Swiss health tech startup using privacy-preserving generative AI to expand mental health access for Spanish-speaking populations — built with clinical partners, Swiss data residency, and zero tolerance for shortcuts.
His current obsession: helping organizations move from AI experimentation to agent-first operating models that hold up under scrutiny. He serves on the AI Certs Advisory Board and spends a lot of time thinking about who is liable when the agent gets it wrong.

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner is a Telecommunications Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Azure AI Architect who has spent the last several years doing one thing: making AI actually work in the real world — securely, responsibly, and at scale. He ... Show more

Yedidya Schwartz

Yedidya Schwartz

Leading the company's infrastructure, backend, frontend and data domains, designing and implementing complex architectures, bringing observability and performance to the top-level.
Certified AWS Solution Architect & AWS Community Builder with more than 14 years of experience in various software development positions, from team lead to tech lead, and today as a CTO.
International speaker, holds Philosophy B.A & M.A degrees, plays the piano and the guitar for relaxation, married and father of two.

Leading the company's infrastructure, backend, frontend and data domains, designing and implementing complex architectures, bringing observability and performance to the top-level. Certified AWS Solution Architect & AWS Community Builder with more t... Show more

Marcin Zajkowski

Marcin Zajkowski

Marcin Zajkowski's journey with Umbraco (.NET, Open Source) began back in 2008 while he was doing an internship in Microsoft. Today he works with the leading UK/Worldwide Umbraco Gold Partner - Novicell - as Senior Solution Architect and Country Manager in Poland. Marcin is also responsible for organizing Umbraco PL Festival as well as the Poland Umbraco Meetup group + together with his colleague Callum Whyte, he is hosting umbraCoffee LIVE on YouTube, where they're chatting about what happened in the community / Umbraco in each following week.

Besides Umbraco, Marcin is also a co-owner and CTO/CKO in a programming school for children - WOW School - where he is also teaching young minds how to code (Umbraco included! ;)).

Marcin Zajkowski's journey with Umbraco (.NET, Open Source) began back in 2008 while he was doing an internship in Microsoft. Today he works with the leading UK/Worldwide Umbraco Gold Partner - Novicell - as Senior Solution Architect and Country Mana... Show more

Nina Malakhova

Nina Malakhova

Nina Malakhova is a product and rollout leader specializing in large-scale digital transformations across international markets. At Capgemini, she led CRM rollouts for enterprise clients across European markets, coordinating cross-functional teams and aligning global business units with engineering delivery.
As Product Owner and Solution Architect, she built scalable template solutions deployed across 150+ markets. An MBA graduate of WHU with a focus on leadership and strategy, Nina combines systems thinking, stakeholder management, and unconventional facilitation to reduce friction in complex technical environments. She speaks on communication architecture, rollout strategy, and scaling alignment under pressure.

Nina Malakhova is a product and rollout leader specializing in large-scale digital transformations across international markets. At Capgemini, she led CRM rollouts for enterprise clients across European markets, coordinating cross-functional teams an... Show more

Tabbi Kinion

Tabbi Kinion

Tabbi Kinion transforms overwhelmed, newly minted managers into confident leaders through interactive leadership development training and coaching. Drawing from over two decades of hands-on leadership experience, she delivers practical experiences that unlock potential through powerful conversations and exercises rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Tabbi serves as faculty for the Arkansas Public Administration Consortium's Certified Public Manager program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and is a National Faculty Member for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Management Assistance Team, helping leaders across sectors create cohesive, high-impact teams without burning out.

Before launching her training and coaching practice in 2024, Tabbi served as Education Division Chief for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission from 2018-2023, leading 80+ staff across multiple facilities and programs, following 13 years as Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Statewide Education Coordinator. Her approach combines real-world leadership expertise with academic excellence, including her Certified Public Manager certification, a Master's of Arts in Biology from Miami University, and a Bachelor's in Natural Resources Management from Colorado State University.

Tabbi Kinion transforms overwhelmed, newly minted managers into confident leaders through interactive leadership development training and coaching. Drawing from over two decades of hands-on leadership experience, she delivers practical experiences th... Show more

Layshi Curbelo

Layshi Curbelo

Layshi Curbelo is a user experience designer specializing in digital accessibility, with a focus on creating inclusive solutions with high return on investment (ROI). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, a Master's degree in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design, and certifications in User Experience.

She is the CEO of Command Z Studio and the Command Z podcast, where she explores trends and challenges in design. Additionally, she produces other design-focused podcasts, including Design Tracks from Design Matters and If U Seek from the company Useberry. She is also the CTO and Co-Founder of Yestoday, an innovative software that blends creativity and functionality for entrepreneurs and creatives, ensuring that technology transforms ideas into tangible realities.

With over a decade of experience, Layshi has worked on international projects and has been a speaker at prestigious events such as Design Matters, South by Southwest, Interaction Foundation, and the 2020 Ibero-American Biennial, where she was a finalist. She has created educational materials used in more than 16 countries and has spoken at over 30 international conferences. Her commitment is to make every digital experience accessible and effective, changing the world one pixel at a time.

Layshi Curbelo is a user experience designer specializing in digital accessibility, with a focus on creating inclusive solutions with high return on investment (ROI). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, a Master's degree in Education with a... Show more

Cassie Crossley

Cassie Crossley

Cassie Crossley is the Co-Founder and CEO of the AI cybersecurity company VulNow, focused on software and supply chain vulnerability intelligence. A global leader in technology and risk management, she has more than 25 years of experience driving innovation and resilience across critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Previously Vice President of Supply Chain Security at Schneider Electric, Cassie established one of the industry’s most comprehensive supplier cybersecurity programs and helped shape global standards for software supply chain assurance. She is the author of “Software Supply Chain Security: Securing the End-to-End Supply Chain for Software, Firmware, and Hardware” (O’Reilly Media) and a recognized authority on operational resilience, transparency, and cyber risk governance. Her leadership and advocacy continue to influence how organizations worldwide secure the digital ecosystems they depend on.

Cassie Crossley is the Co-Founder and CEO of the AI cybersecurity company VulNow, focused on software and supply chain vulnerability intelligence. A global leader in technology and risk management, she has more than 25 years of experience driving inn... Show more

Rishabh Banga

Rishabh Banga

Rishabh Banga is an AI Product Leader focused on building production-grade AI systems across marketplaces, trust platforms, and ML-driven discovery. With 7+ years of experience, he has led 0→1 AI products generating $1M+ ARR and improving activation (20→31%) through ranking, experimentation, and governance systems.

Driven by a long-standing interest in bridging hardware and software - From drone logistics to AI platforms - Rishabh focuses on turning cutting-edge AI into reliable, scalable systems that work beyond demos.

Rishabh Banga is an AI Product Leader focused on building production-grade AI systems across marketplaces, trust platforms, and ML-driven discovery. With 7+ years of experience, he has led 0→1 AI products generating $1M+ ARR and improving activation ... Show more

Hani Kafoury

Hani Kafoury

The Reinvention Advantage: Unlocking Potential in People and Organizations

Hani Kafoury is a speaker, psychologist, executive coach, and former senior business leader who helps individuals, leaders, and organizations build resilience, navigate change, and unlock their potential.

After more than 30 years in senior leadership roles within multinational organizations, Hani became a licensed psychologist in his 50s and recently completed a doctoral dissertation examining the determinants of psychological resilience in business leaders during times of adversity and major change. This unique combination of executive leadership experience, psychological expertise, and doctoral-level research enables him to bridge the gap between leadership theory and the realities leaders face every day.

Over the course of his career, Hani has coached hundreds of leaders—from frontline supervisors to senior executives—across sectors including telecommunications, automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology, and paper products. His clients include Bell Canada, Ericsson, Ford of Canada, Cascades, TELUS Health, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen Pharma, Merck Canada, Otsuka Pharma, Genome Québec, BDC Capital, and Kronos Canada.

A passionate advocate for lifelong growth and reinvention, Hani's message is grounded not only in research and professional experience, but also in lived experience. He has run several marathons, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and produced a documentary about the experience that was nominated at several independent film festivals, completed a full IRONMAN triathlon and a Spartan obstacle race, built a second career as a psychologist, and completed a doctoral dissertation in his 60s.

A contributor to the Montreal Gazette and industry publications, and a television guest on the topics of mindfulness and wellbeing, Hani is known for his dynamic presence, compelling storytelling, and ability to translate complex ideas into practical action.

Through his presentations, audiences gain evidence-based strategies to strengthen resilience, adapt successfully to change, enhance wellbeing, and lead with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.

His message is simple:

Become What You Must.

The Reinvention Advantage: Unlocking Potential in People and Organizations Hani Kafoury is a speaker, psychologist, executive coach, and former senior business leader who helps individuals, leaders, and organizations build resilience, navigate cha... Show more

Shalvi Singh

Shalvi Singh

Shalvi is the founder of Healthengine (healthengine.us), an AI-based PCOS detection system building the infrastructure of women's health, and a Senior Product Manager at Amazon.
She has judged several hackathons, including UC Berkeley's Calhacks 2024 and other Google-sponsored events.

Shalvi is the founder of Healthengine (healthengine.us), an AI-based PCOS detection system building the infrastructure of women's health, and a Senior Product Manager at Amazon. She has judged several hackathons, including UC Berkeley's Calhacks 202... Show more

Brian Fletcher

Brian Fletcher

Brian Fletcher is a seasoned technology executive and co-founder of FM, where he's betting that AI-assisted development can make software faster, smarter, and a lot more interesting. Over two decades leading engineering teams at global agencies and consultancies, he has delivered digital platforms and products for Google, CNN, Aon, and Lowe's, across healthcare, government, telecom, and most other industry verticals.

In 2024, Brian stood on a SXSW stage and made a claim that sounded like science fiction: interfaces that build themselves in real time, reshaping around each user as they go. A year later, the fiction is catching up. At Render, he checks back in on Realtime Generative UIs to ask what's actually working, what's still hard, and how designers and developers can start building experiences that break free of the static template.

Brian Fletcher is a seasoned technology executive and co-founder of FM, where he's betting that AI-assisted development can make software faster, smarter, and a lot more interesting. Over two decades leading engineering teams at global agencies and c... Show more

Michelle Martinez

Michelle Martinez

Michelle is an operating model and culture strategist who specializes in fixing the human problems that slow engineering teams down. With fourteen years in IT, she cuts through noise, rebuilds communication patterns, and designs operating models that hold up under pressure. Her work sits at the intersection of DevOps, trust, and the conversations that decide whether teams thrive or break.

Michelle is an operating model and culture strategist who specializes in fixing the human problems that slow engineering teams down. With fourteen years in IT, she cuts through noise, rebuilds communication patterns, and designs operating models that... Show more

Aashish Manchanda

Aashish Manchanda

I am a UX design leader and product strategist with a decade of experience in creating user-centric digital solutions. Currently, I work as a product design leader focusing on enterprise design for Cisco. My expertise lies in scaling design systems, leading cross-functional teams, and driving business impact through innovative UX strategies.

I’ve had the privilege of speaking at global conferences like UXDX and NFT.London, where I share insights on blending creativity, research, and technology to deliver impactful results. My experience also includes leveraging design and AI to drive sustainable practices through in-depth research, usability testing, and exploring how design influences user decisions toward eco-friendly outcomes. Additionally, I’m passionate about mentoring emerging designers at premier institutions, helping them shape the future of user-centered design.

I am a UX design leader and product strategist with a decade of experience in creating user-centric digital solutions. Currently, I work as a product design leader focusing on enterprise design for Cisco. My expertise lies in scaling design systems, ... 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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