Business & Management

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

Diane Darling

Diane Darling

Diane Darling is a consultant, keynote speaker, instructor, and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in researching, developing, and educating on the role of professional networking strategies in individual career development and business performance.

Considered a trailblazer in the field of social networking, she was commissioned by McGraw-Hill to pen the authoritative book on networking in 2003, titled The Networking Survival Guide - a feat accomplished prior to the advent of social media giants such as Facebook or LinkedIn. The book proved to be immensely popular, with a second printing ordered within just 90 days of its release. Her works have collectively been translated into nine different languages, attesting to their global impact and appeal.

Today, she remains deeply passionate about writing and channels this passion through her newsletter, The Net Effect.

Diane Darling is a consultant, keynote speaker, instructor, and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in researching, developing, and educating on the role of professional networking strategies in individual career development and busines... Show more

José Manuel Pomares Medrano

José Manuel Pomares Medrano

MVP 2023 Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor since 2013. I develop business intelligence projects with Power BI and Excel for companies and have been providing training in Power BI, Excel, and VBA for 13 years at business schools, official engineering and economics colleges.

MVP 2023 Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor since 2013. I develop business intelligence projects with Power BI and Excel for companies and have been providing training in Power BI, Excel, and VB... Show more

Steffen M. Schumacher

Steffen M. Schumacher

Steffen M. Schumacher is an expert in communication, education, and sustainability based in Kiel, Germany. As a systemic Coach, consultant, speaker, and founder, he supports companies in their journey toward sustainable transformation. His focus is on fostering communication and educational processes to enable change at every level.

His mission is to make people visible—on equal footing, whether in professional contexts, within teams, or on stage. With years of experience as a teacher and a hands-on practitioner, he creates spaces for knowledge sharing and drives sustainable change processes that work from the inside out.

Through his start-up, ID4C.org, he connects personal and organizational development to achieve sustainable business goals through the intrinsic motivation of employees. As a speaker, he inspires audiences with insights on communication and sustainability, regularly sharing his expertise in professional publications.

Steffen M. Schumacher is an expert in communication, education, and sustainability based in Kiel, Germany. As a systemic Coach, consultant, speaker, and founder, he supports companies in their journey toward sustainable transformation. His focus is o... Show more

Lisa Libin

Lisa Libin

Lisa Libin is a communicator, strategist, and entrepreneur driven by one goal - helping people find the right words when they matter most. After more than a decade leading major PR campaigns and advising executives across sectors, she launched Naer Communications to bring a more human, values-based approach to strategy and storytelling.

What sets Lisa apart is her ability to connect strategy with humanity. Her professional and volunteer work share the same thread - building trust and understanding in moments of tension, transition, or change. As both a senior communications advisor and a longtime community leader, Lisa has navigated complex issues where clarity and compassion must coexist. This dual perspective gives her a rare lens: she understands not only how organizations communicate, but how communities feel, respond, and unite.

A trusted advisor to leaders in government, energy, and community development, Lisa brings warmth, insight, and candour to every stage - reminding audiences that clarity, empathy, and purpose are the true cornerstones of leadership.

Lisa Libin is a communicator, strategist, and entrepreneur driven by one goal - helping people find the right words when they matter most. After more than a decade leading major PR campaigns and advising executives across sectors, she launched Naer C... Show more

Mignon Coenen

Mignon Coenen

Mignon is a pre-sales professional with a financial/accounting education and work experience and good understanding of professional services. Since she started working for GAC Business Solutions in 2000, she has grown profound knowledge of Dynamics Business Central (formerly Navision), Dynamics 365 Sales and for the last 9 years Dynamics Project Operations. Mignon loves to demonstrate all the great functions of Project Operations in combination with the possibilities of the Power Platform. Lately she has become enthusiastic on Copilot and AI.

Mignon is a pre-sales professional with a financial/accounting education and work experience and good understanding of professional services. Since she started working for GAC Business Solutions in 2000, she has grown profound knowledge of Dynamics B... Show more

Joe Azzopardi

Joe Azzopardi

Joe Azzopardi (PhD) is a keynote speaker who helps leaders understand and navigate generational tension in the workplace. He delivers high-impact sessions that unpack why teams misfire across age groups and what leaders can do to strengthen retention, collaboration, and performance. Drawing on cutting-edge generational research and practical frontline insights, Joe equips audiences with actionable tools to lead and communicate effectively across the generations.

Joe Azzopardi (PhD) is a keynote speaker who helps leaders understand and navigate generational tension in the workplace. He delivers high-impact sessions that unpack why teams misfire across age groups and what leaders can do to strengthen retention... Show more

Traci Adedeji

Traci Adedeji

Traci Adedeji, CPCU, ARM, API, AIDA, is a nationally recognized insurance leader, educator, and keynote speaker known for blending expertise, empowerment, and real-world insight. With nearly 40 years in the industry, she helps audiences navigate the intersection of risk, leadership, technology, and human behavior with clarity and humor.

As President of Positive Paradigm Group and VP of Advisor Services at Litmus Risk Solutions, Traci drives transformation across personal lines advisory, digital innovation, and client experience. She’s also a sought-after CliftonStrengths coach who has facilitated sessions for organizations including Meals on Wheels, United Way, the Rhode Island Bar Association, the RI Black Business Association, and the Audubon Society.

A frequent speaker at conferences such as In2Risk, CPCU Society events, and leadership summits nationwide, Traci is known for inspiring professionals to lead boldly, embrace change, and unlock their superpowers.

Traci Adedeji, CPCU, ARM, API, AIDA, is a nationally recognized insurance leader, educator, and keynote speaker known for blending expertise, empowerment, and real-world insight. With nearly 40 years in the industry, she helps audiences navigate the ... Show more

Jeff McWherter

Jeff McWherter

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over 26 years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. From local startup to Fortune 500, he has worked with a wide client range, always adapting to the unique needs and challenges of each project. He has developed a deep understanding of the trends and technologies shaping the future of business, and is constantly seeking out new ideas and insights to stay ahead of the curve. Jeff is a three time published author and avid speaker at technical conferences across the world. A Michigan State University graduate, Jeff has also been instrumental in improving the software development community in Michigan and beyond. He founded Gravity Works Design & Development during the 2009 recession, which has since grown into one of the country's leading digital agencies. Jeff has led more than a decade of consistent, managed growth and numerous creative accolades, including Addy, W3, Vega, Davey, and PACE awards.

Jeff believes strong relationships are the foundation of any successful business venture, and is committed to fostering those connections both inside and outside the office. As a father and active community member, Jeff knows success isn't just about achieving your own goals: it's about helping others reach theirs. Whether leading a project, volunteering locally, or cheering on his daughters, Jeff is always looking to make a positive impact in the world around him.

Jeff's commitment to helping others achieve their goals is a testament to his leadership, fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions. Join the conversation, and get information about speaking engagements and projects.

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over 26 years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. F... Show more

Christophe Martinot

Christophe Martinot

Christophe Martinot is an international speaker, transformation advisor, and author of SPIRAL UP®, a framework designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations grow stronger through agility and resilience.

A former executive with over two decades of leadership experience in FMCG, pharma, and medical devices, Christophe has held strategic roles at L’Oréal, Danone, Abbott, and Sanofi.

As Managing Director and Co-Founder of SeedingEnergy, he now guides organizations across the USA, UK, and Europe in redefining their ways of working, building cultures that are more agile, human-centered, and purpose-driven.

He is a co-author of the Agile Customer Centricity Manifesto, part of the global leadership group shaping Agile Marketing Manifesto 2.0, and a co-initiator of the Business Agility Hub.

Christophe also shares his passion for agility and transformation with the next generation of leaders, teaching Agile Ways of Working at IED Barcelona and as a guest professor at ESADE.

A pragmatic optimist, he brings energy, empathy, and real-world experience to every stage, inspiring leaders and teams to Spiral Up through every challenge.
He works fluently in English, French, and Spanish.

Christophe Martinot is an international speaker, transformation advisor, and author of SPIRAL UP®, a framework designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations grow stronger through agility and resilience. A former executive with over two de... Show more

Moeez Khan

Moeez Khan

Hi! I am Moeez, a first-generation learner from a small Asian village.

Through college, I completed 6 SWE internships, worked with 9 international educational institutions to teach 2200+ under(represented/privileged) students, founded 1 tech education start-up, founded 1 e-commerce start-up, led 6 college student bodies, pursued 2 global sports semi-professionally, and programmed over 85 technical projects after transitioning from an initial Physics college major

With humble beginnings, the journey has been incredible yet unimaginable, and this is just our first flicker of a brighter blaze we've only unfurled the first pages of our tales :)

Hi! I am Moeez, a first-generation learner from a small Asian village. Through college, I completed 6 SWE internships, worked with 9 international educational institutions to teach 2200+ under(represented/privileged) students, founded 1 tech educ... Show more

Alex Lieberman

Alex Lieberman

Alex Lieberman is a visionary serial entrepreneur best known for co-founding Morning Brew, the business media brand that grew from a small student project into a multimillion dollar company with more than four million subscribers. The newsletter’s success led to a $75 million acquisition by Business Insider.

He has earned spots on Forbes 30 Under 30 and AdAge 40 Under 40. Since exiting Morning Brew, Alex has built several new ventures including Storyarb, Distro, GrowthPair, and Tenex. Tenex focuses on helping large companies move fast on AI strategy and implementation. Across his work, Alex blends storytelling, technology, and growth to help teams communicate more clearly and innovate at pace.

As a speaker, he draws on real experience building and selling a major media brand. He covers entrepreneurship, content strategy, revenue growth, and leadership in an AI driven world. He also explores these themes on his podcasts Founder's Journal and Imposters. His sessions focus on practical tools that help audiences refine their messaging, build trust, and turn creative ideas into results.

With a combined following of more than 730,000, Alex has a reputation for clear thinking and straightforward advice on business growth and AI transformation.

Alex Lieberman is a visionary serial entrepreneur best known for co-founding Morning Brew, the business media brand that grew from a small student project into a multimillion dollar company with more than four million subscribers. The newsletter’s su... Show more

Baptiste Grand

Baptiste Grand

Baptiste Grand is a Lead Agile Coach with a background in software development. Over the past fifteen years, he has worked with numerous teams and organizations worldwide, including Airbus Helicopters, MAN Truck & Bus, XITASO, and as a freelancer for DecideAgile!

His current areas of focus are OKRs, high-performance teams, and agile decision-making.

Baptiste is also a big Formula 1 fan, loves science fiction, and is passionate about golf. If you want to bribe him, try milkshakes and cake.

Baptiste Grand is a Lead Agile Coach with a background in software development. Over the past fifteen years, he has worked with numerous teams and organizations worldwide, including Airbus Helicopters, MAN Truck & Bus, XITASO, and as a freelancer for... Show more

Michael Theobald

Michael Theobald

Over the last twenty years, I have gained extensive expertise in the business and IT fields, primarily within organizations that depended on Microsoft technologies. I have held positions in a range of areas, including software developer, project manager, scrum master, and agile coach. I have been engaged in the development of software for consumer, B2B, and enterprise applications, such as the manufacturing execution system for Mercedes-Benz. As an agile coach and architect, my primary focus has been on assisting development teams and companies in embracing agile methodologies and improving their approach to delivering high-quality products to customers.

Over the last twenty years, I have gained extensive expertise in the business and IT fields, primarily within organizations that depended on Microsoft technologies. I have held positions in a range of areas, including software developer, project mana... Show more

Monica "moe" Anderson, DDS, DBA, FICD

Monica "moe" Anderson, DDS, DBA, FICD

Dr. Monica “mOe” Anderson, DDS, DBA is a dentist, TEDx speaker, and award-winning podcast host who has been inspiring audiences for more than three decades. Known for her top-ranked TEDx Talk on Unconscious Bias, she blends humor, heart, and hard data to ignite conversations about communication, leadership, and health equity.

She has delivered high-impact keynotes and workshops to organizations such as Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Aetna, National Network for Oral Health Access, American Academy of Dental Group Practice, the University of Minnesota, the American Association of Dental Consultants, the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Association of Purchasing Management, LSU, TCU, Girl Scouts, OKC Urban League, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, Americredit Corporation, U.S. Department of Justice, American Association of Dental Consultants and Rotary International.

A licensed dentist and Senior Dental Consultant for a global Fortune 500 financial services organization, Dr. mOe brings lived experience and rare insight into how systems, stories, and social determinants intersect in healthcare. Her career spans private practice, corporate leadership, and community advocacy, including founding the nonprofit Drop the Drugs, Inc., which promotes safe medication disposal.

The bestselling author of eight books and host of the globally ranked podcast Perpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe Anderson, she has been featured in national magazines and media outlets, testified on access to care before legislative bodies, and given workshops on global stages. Whether delivering a keynote on inclusive leadership and cross generational communication or moderating a panel on resilience and life balance, Dr. mOe’s mix of expertise and authenticity transforms audiences long after the applause.

Available for keynotes, workshops, panels, and SME interviews. Reach out to book or collaborate.

Dr. Monica “mOe” Anderson, DDS, DBA is a dentist, TEDx speaker, and award-winning podcast host who has been inspiring audiences for more than three decades. Known for her top-ranked TEDx Talk on Unconscious Bias, she blends humor, heart, and hard dat... Show more

Hugo Rosário

Hugo Rosário

Senior leader at a €4B multinational, heading an IT team of 40+ focused on Salesforce. Experienced speaker at Dreamforce, World Tour, and Dreamin conferences. Member of the Salesforce Customer Advisory Board (Platform) and founder of a private Manufacturing Business Group for industry decision makers. Trailblazer Group leader since 2019.

Senior leader at a €4B multinational, heading an IT team of 40+ focused on Salesforce. Experienced speaker at Dreamforce, World Tour, and Dreamin conferences. Member of the Salesforce Customer Advisory Board (Platform) and founder of a private Manufa... Show more

Jessica Katz

Jessica Katz

Jessica Katz is passionate about the development of consent-filled environments, accelerating organizational growth, and enhancing effective leadership. She leverages her deep expertise in navigating complex, non-traditional relationships to revolutionize the world of work and champion diversity of thought. Specializing in establishing clear boundaries and effective communication, she provides strategic guidance to leaders tackling challenging workplace dynamics, ensuring mutual respect and maximizing productivity within their teams.

Jessica Katz is passionate about the development of consent-filled environments, accelerating organizational growth, and enhancing effective leadership. She leverages her deep expertise in navigating complex, non-traditional relationships to revoluti... Show more

Hernan Huwyler

Hernan Huwyler

Hernan Huwyler is a Global Risk Management Executive and the Academic Director at IE Law and Business School (Executive Education). With a dual background as an MBA and CPA, Hernan specializes in the intersection of Law, Technology, and Quantitative Risk.

He focuses on "translating" complex regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO 42001) into actionable architectures for engineering and business teams. Unlike traditional compliance officers, Hernan advocates for data-driven risk management, moving beyond "heatmaps" to utilize Monte Carlo simulations, convolution models, and Python-based risk quantification.

Hernan has led Risk, Control, and Audit functions for major multinational corporations across Europe and the Americas. He writes and speaks extensively on Adversarial AI, Algorithmic Auditing, and the financial quantification of Cyber Risk. Past keynote venues include Risk Awareness Conferences (>2,000 risk managers), IIA and ISACA Summits, ProcureCom Europe, IKN Madrid, IE University, and closed-door sessions for international organizations and national regulators. Hernan’s talks consistently rank in the top 5% of conference feedback scores because he makes complex security requirements, business needs and regulations feel like a competitive advantage.

Speaking Topics:

AI Governance: Implementing ISO 42001 and navigating the EU AI Act.
Risk Quantification: Why "Impact x Probability" fails and how to use convolution models.
Adversarial AI: Balancing transparency with security to prevent data poisoning.
AI ROI: Risk-adjusted financial modeling for Generative AI deployments.

Ready-to-Submit Talk Proposals:

Session 1: The Technical/Quant Talk

Title: Kill the Heatmap: Quantifying AI Risk with Python & Monte Carlo Simulations
Abstract: Most organizations manage AI risk using colorful 5x5 "heatmaps." This is mathematically flawed and dangerous for high-stakes AI deployment. In this talk, we will ditch the gut-check methodology. I will demonstrate how to use convolution and Monte Carlo simulations to model the "tail risk" of AI hallucinations and regulatory fines. You will leave with a method to calculate the actual financial exposure of your models—no expensive GRC software required, just math and logic.

Session 2: The Governance/Security Talk

Title: The Transparency Trap: How to Audit AI Without Creating Vulnerabilities
Abstract: New standards like ISO/IEC 12792 demand AI transparency, but in the age of Adversarial Machine Learning, "oversharing" is a security vector. If you reveal your full architecture and training sources, you invite data poisoning and model inversion attacks. This session outlines a "Tiered Disclosure Architecture." We will discuss how to route specific data to auditors, regulators, and users differently, ensuring compliance with the EU AI Act without handing the keys to bad actors.

Session 3: The Business/Strategy Talk

Title: The Real Cost of Intelligence: A Risk-Adjusted Framework for AI ROI
Abstract: Companies are deploying Generative AI based on productivity hype, but they are ignoring the "OpEx Iceberg"—model drift, inference costs, and liability reserves. This talk presents a financial framework for calculating the true ROI of AI. We will cover how to factor in the "Risk Delta" (new risks vs. automated risks), calculate the Levelized Cost of AI (LCOAI), and determine when to build vs. buy based on process uniqueness. A session for leaders who need to justify the cloud bill to the CFO.

Hernan Huwyler is a Global Risk Management Executive and the Academic Director at IE Law and Business School (Executive Education). With a dual background as an MBA and CPA, Hernan specializes in the intersection of Law, Technology, and Quantitative ... Show more

Cher Fox

Cher Fox

I’m a data leader who’s been wrangling the data puzzle for over 35 years - & I still haven’t lost a piece. I help organizations get ahead of the chaos by defining & optimizing processes, governance, quality, & intelligence - solving those frustrating “why doesn’t this report make sense?” moments before they happen.​​

With decades of deep practitioner know-how, I craft secure strategic roadmaps that tackle global companies’ most complex challenges in analytics, data, data science, marketing, AI, & ML - without the buzzword bingo.​​

I also advise senior leaders on how to squeeze more value from the tech they already own (yes, even that clunky system no one wants to touch), helping them make confident, data-driven decisions while saving time, money, & a few headaches on support & maintenance.​

I’ve worn many corporate hats - CDO of a data strategy firm, COO of a real estate development company, CEO/CMO of a national marketing agency, CFO of a regional construction firm, IT Manager for a national risk management company, & Customer Service Manager for an international software company.

So whether it’s data, dollars, dirt, or delivery, I’ve been there.

I'm fluent in data delivery via SQL server tables, stored procedures, views, SSIS packages, SSAS tabular models, Oracle Toad, & SAP Universes. My specialties for BI delivery are SSRS, Power BI, Tableau, SAP Business Objects & Crystal Reports.

I’m a data leader who’s been wrangling the data puzzle for over 35 years - & I still haven’t lost a piece. I help organizations get ahead of the chaos by defining & optimizing processes, governance, quality, & intelligence - solving those frustrating... Show more

Ashok Prakash

Ashok Prakash

Ashok Prakash is a technical architect who designs, builds, and operates high-performance cloud platforms for GPU-accelerated AI/ML and HPC workloads. His work centers on turning complex, multi-tenant infrastructure into predictable, self-service platforms that engineering teams can adopt without friction. At Oracle Cloud (Senior Principal Engineer, 2020–present), Ashok led platform engineering efforts to deliver a Kubernetes-based GPU platform that abstracts bare-metal clusters behind self-service APIs. The result: product teams can bring up AI workloads in minutes instead of days, with consistent provisioning, quota controls, and cost visibility. He has built and evolved multi-tenant schedulers for GPU/CPU pools, automated cluster lifecycle, and developer tooling that bakes in “good defaults” for observability, CI/CD, and runtime security.

His area of expertise extends beyond infrastructure plumbing into the day-to-day productivity of engineering organizations. He partners with data and platform teams on reproducible pipelines, tracing/metrics that actually get used, and incident practices that prefer prevention over heroics. In reviews and mentoring, he emphasizes steady delivery over theatrics and favors measurable, team-owned improvements, things like time-to-first-draft for docs and tests, human approval rates for AI-assisted changes, and SLOs that reflect real user experience.

Ashok speaks regularly at engineering and data conferences, including Airflow Summit, where he shares vendor-neutral patterns for using AI safely in everyday engineering work. Typical topics include turning code comments into first-draft documentation, generating unit-test scaffolds, suggesting refactors with human review, writing clearer triage notes, and deciding what remains human-only (novel architecture, policy exceptions, high-impact incident calls).

He holds three published U.S. patent applications (pending issuance) and international publications in AI/NLP, with citations from both academic and industry readers. His writing and talks frequently return to a few core ideas: pave the path so the right thing is the easy thing; keep sensitive data out of public tools; measure outcomes users can feel; and favor small, repeatable wins over sweeping rewrites.

Ashok is based in Seattle. Outside of day job responsibilities, he contributes practical guidance on AI-at-work for non-specialists, helping teams adopt simple prompt patterns, basic data-hygiene rules, and review gates that keep judgment with humans. He is the author of Human Reimagined: Thriving in the Age of AI, a non-technical guide for professionals who want to make AI a helpful assistant rather than a source of anxiety.

Ashok Prakash is a technical architect who designs, builds, and operates high-performance cloud platforms for GPU-accelerated AI/ML and HPC workloads. His work centers on turning complex, multi-tenant infrastructure into predictable, self-service pla... Show more

Justin Cunningham

Justin Cunningham

Justin has 15+ years of consulting experience in the Microsoft Data/BI Stack. He started out as a DBA and then shifted into the Data Analytics and Data Engineering space. He is a data enthusiast that loves to help solve complex problems and put customers' minds at ease.

Justin has 15+ years of consulting experience in the Microsoft Data/BI Stack. He started out as a DBA and then shifted into the Data Analytics and Data Engineering space. He is a data enthusiast that loves to help solve complex problems and put custo... Show more

Ashish Rana

Ashish Rana

Ashish is a 5 times Microsoft Business Applications MVP, MCT and Dynamics 365 CE or CRM Solution Architect specialist in delivering CRM and digital transformation projects for various industries. Led teams of solutions architects and Presales consultants.
Speaker to various Communities, Universities Tech talks, and other in-person and virtual events

Ashish is a 5 times Microsoft Business Applications MVP, MCT and Dynamics 365 CE or CRM Solution Architect specialist in delivering CRM and digital transformation projects for various industries. Led teams of solutions architects and Presales consult... Show more

Marco Massarotto

Marco Massarotto

Passionate for PERSONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Committed to the CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, combining tech skills and human values. « Good kaizen starts right within oneself! »

14 years with Agile, in Spain and Italy. As an Agile Coach, I join with organizations/teams willing to improve both results and happiness. I provide support for transitioning to better ways of “getting things done”, using organizational intelligence as a competitive advantage. My day-to-day includes training, mentoring, consulting and coaching both teams and executives, with a tailored approach.

As a Chief Operating Officer (COO), I led the agile transformation of a 68 people company by a Spotify-like framework. I have also formerly been: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Project Manager and Web Developer.

On a technical level, I am certified as KMP, CSP-SM, PSM II and PSPO I and trained in SAFe 5 SA and Management 3.0. With a background in research and development (R&D), as a Ph.D. engineer.

On a human level, I have been trained as a Co-Active Coach and Mindfulness Instructor. I attended the PRH (Personality and Human Relationships) school. I am committed to improving what I know and do, integrating work with study, personal reflection and sharing.

Passionate for PERSONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Committed to the CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, combining tech skills and human values. « Good kaizen starts right within oneself! » 14 years with Agile, in Spain and Italy. As an Agile Coach, I join ... Show more

Yoel Frischoff

Yoel Frischoff

I am a freelance product manager and fractional CPO, helping IoT ventures build software augmented products competitors can’t copy and customers won’t leave.

At TheRoad, I provide Product Management as a Service – bridging strategy, design, engineering, and go-to-market execution for connected devices and smart products.

With 30+ years of experience in industrial design, hardware–software integration, and product strategy, I work with startups, scale-ups, and traditional manufacturers transforming their products into smart platforms.
My focus: turning physical goods into digital businesses – where hardware, software, and services create recurring value, loyalty, and defensibility.

Core areas of work:
• Product Strategy & Definition for Smart / IoT Products
• Fractional CPO / Interim Product Leadership
• Product as a Service (PaaS) Model Design
• Roadmapping, Portfolio Prioritization & Execution Support
• Research-driven Positioning and Competitive Strategy

I also author Smart Tangibles (coming 2026), a forthcoming book on how connected hardware ventures can blend technology, design, and business model innovation to create sustainable advantage.

If you’re building a connected or smart product – or rethinking your product’s strategy – let’s talk.

🔗 theroadtlv.com
#ProductManagement #SmartTangibles #IoT #Hardware #ProductStrategy

I am a freelance product manager and fractional CPO, helping IoT ventures build software augmented products competitors can’t copy and customers won’t leave. At TheRoad, I provide Product Management as a Service – bridging strategy, design, engine... Show more

Michaël Pilaeten

Michaël Pilaeten

Breaking the system, helping to rebuild it, and providing advice and guidance on how to avoid problems. That’s me in a nutshell. With over 20 years of experience in software consultancy in a variety of environments, I have seen the best (and worst) in software development. I’m responsible for guiding consultants, partners, and customers on their personal and professional path towards excellence. I’m chair of the ISTQB Advanced work group, author and international keynote speaker

Breaking the system, helping to rebuild it, and providing advice and guidance on how to avoid problems. That’s me in a nutshell. With over 20 years of experience in software consultancy in a variety of environments, I have seen the best (and worst) i... Show more

Gilles Brieux

Gilles Brieux

Convaincu des valeurs que véhicule l’agilité, je donne mon énergie pour accompagner des équipes et des organisations désirant se transformer.

Convaincu des valeurs que véhicule l’agilité, je donne mon énergie pour accompagner des équipes et des organisations désirant se transformer. Show more

Jason Tan

Jason Tan

Jason Tan boostrapped Engage AI from concept to 100,000 users worldwide, enabling clients to generate revenue for their B2B businesses. He now helps companies unlock new growth by building AI products.

Jason Tan boostrapped Engage AI from concept to 100,000 users worldwide, enabling clients to generate revenue for their B2B businesses. He now helps companies unlock new growth by building AI products. Show more

Elvire Gagneur

Elvire Gagneur

Après différentes expériences au sein de cabinets de recrutement et de conseil, je suis devenue entrepreneure en 2015 pour conseiller et accompagner les dirigeants de PME sur le développement de leurs Ressources Humaines.

Mes 17 années d'expérience m'ont amenée à un constat simple : mon métier est mal perçu, peu compris et ne fait rêver personne !

Depuis un an, j'ai souhaité mettre ma passion pour le jeu pour redorer le blason des RH. J’ai créé mon premier jeu, CoQuest, le recrutement cartes sur table. Et j'ai plein d'autres projets pour rendre les RH ludiques et accessibles !

Après différentes expériences au sein de cabinets de recrutement et de conseil, je suis devenue entrepreneure en 2015 pour conseiller et accompagner les dirigeants de PME sur le développement de leurs Ressources Humaines. Mes 17 années d'expérienc... Show more

Damian Stańczyk

Damian Stańczyk

I have always worked in the IT industry, and I have always focused on solving my clients’ problems. Throughout my career, I have developed new business areas, managed sales and marketing teams, and supported companies in creating technological solutions that address their business challenges.

My current work focuses on creating strategies that help organizations maximize their results through the implementation of modern technologies. I advise companies on business process automation and selecting the most effective technological solutions, guiding them through successful digital transformation.

Working with leading enterprises, mainly from the enterprise sector, has taught me how to effectively tackle complex problems and deliver measurable value to clients.

“You can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails.”

I have always worked in the IT industry, and I have always focused on solving my clients’ problems. Throughout my career, I have developed new business areas, managed sales and marketing teams, and supported companies in creating technological soluti... Show more

GoGo (Gloria) Morris

GoGo (Gloria) Morris

Gloria (aka GoGo) serves as a Lead AI Specialist for Google Cloud and specializes in helping large enterprises identify and solve business problems with AI. GoGo started her career in tech in 2002 with a focus in data warehousing, customer relationship management and analytics. Having worked in several big data startups as well as starting her own multi- location sports & wellness businesses, she is experienced in understanding her clients needs for organizing and managing data inside and out. In 2015, GoGo completed her masters degree with a focus on Technology Adoption from DePaul University Chicago where she also spent time at the DePaul Institute for Science and Technology in Kerala, India. In 2024, GoGo was a part of the first global cohort of a leadership and coaching intensive in Tokyo, Japan with University of California, Berkeley.

Aside from her core work in AI at Google, GoGo is part of the Mastery Faculty & Speakers Bureau. At home, GoGo serves on the Board of Directors for the Legacy Foundation, is a member of the Service League of Northwest Indiana and launched her own non-profit, Region Angels Foundation and is vibe coding a community connection platform that connects non profits to businesses, volunteers and angel investors to start up founders.

Gloria (aka GoGo) serves as a Lead AI Specialist for Google Cloud and specializes in helping large enterprises identify and solve business problems with AI. GoGo started her career in tech in 2002 with a focus in data warehousing, customer relations... Show more

Timoté Geimer

Timoté Geimer

Timoté is the CEO of dualoop, a consulting firm specialising in product management. He has spent the last 12 years shaping and building product teams in startups and scale-ups. Timoté now shares his knowledge with peers through advising, guest-lecturing, forums, workshops, and private coaching. Timoté is the author of "How to run interviews during product discoveries".

Timoté is the CEO of dualoop, a consulting firm specialising in product management. He has spent the last 12 years shaping and building product teams in startups and scale-ups. Timoté now shares his knowledge with peers through advising, guest-lectur... Show more

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