Ayanna Carrington is a systems strategist, facilitator, and founder of Your Project Board, where she helps purpose-driven solopreneurs and small teams build operational capacity and scale with clarity.

A Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business graduate, Cornell Women’s Entrepreneurship Certificate holder, and Google AI Fellow, Ayanna is known for translating systems and AI concepts into grounded, human-centered frameworks founders can actually use.

Her work is informed by lived experience. Navigating postpartum recovery while parenting a medically complex child with Bohring-Opitz Syndrome required designing systems that could withstand real life. That necessity became the foundation for her signature framework, Building Systems That Scale, now used to help founders grow without sacrificing well-being.

Ayanna has been featured in AfroTech, Black Enterprise, and PYMNTS and partners with accelerators, economic development organizations, universities, and founder ecosystems focused on sustainable growth and equity.

Ayanna Carrington is a systems strategist, facilitator, and founder of Your Project Board, where she helps purpose-driven solopreneurs and small teams build operational capacity and scale with clarity. A Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Blac... Show more

Daniel is as a Senior Staff Engineer at Mercedes-Benz AG.
In recent years, he works and leads platform and infrastructure topics, and enables product teams to have an easy accessible runtime environment.
Besides that, he invests a lot on cultural topics, like engineering development programs, standardized engineering hiring processes and on community building efforts.
His experience contains multiple years of designing and developing backend and frontend development in various programming languages.
Before joining the corporate world, he co-founded two startups and worked mostly in the financial services sector as a software engineer.

Daniel is as a Senior Staff Engineer at Mercedes-Benz AG. In recent years, he works and leads platform and infrastructure topics, and enables product teams to have an easy accessible runtime environment. Besides that, he invests a lot on cultural t... Show more

Dylan Gamez is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for The Hacienda in New Port Richey and Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora- built in 1927 and 1883 respectively. Dylan started her career in hospitality at Walt Disney World while finishing her degree in Broadcast Journalism at UCF. Dylan splits her time between Mount Dora and New Port Richey, but reside in Fruitland Park with her husband, Barrett and their three dogs and two cats. Dylan is currently on the Marketing Committee for VISITFLORIDA, Vice President of New Port Richey Main Street and deeply involved with Florida’s Sports Coast- Pasco’s Tourism Board, Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations and nonprofits. Dylan was recently named one of the 50 Most Dynamic Women in the Tampa Bay Area by the Laker-Lutz News and won an award from the Secretary of State for a marketing video she produced for New Port Richey Main Street. She most recently was a speaker at the VISIT FLORIDA Conference on Tourism.

Dylan Gamez is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for The Hacienda in New Port Richey and Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora- built in 1927 and 1883 respectively. Dylan started her career in hospitality at Walt Disney World while finishing her degre... Show more

22 ans d’expérience professionnelle, dont 13 dans l’Agilité, principalement auprès de grands comptes engagés dans des transformations complexes.

Mon parcours combine audit organisationnel, management de projet, conduite du changement, coaching Agile et coaching professionnel.

Mes domaines d’expertise couvrent le coaching et la formation Agile / SAFe, l’accompagnement des équipes et des managers, le coaching individuel, le développement des hauts potentiels ainsi que l’utilisation d’outils d’analyse comportementale (DISC, Selfie…).
Je suis également coach certifiée CliftonStrengths (Gallup, coaching de talents).

Passionnée par les dynamiques humaines et l’expression créative, je pratique le patinage artistique, le théâtre et l’improvisation, et je m’intéresse également à l’écriture et à la traduction.

22 ans d’expérience professionnelle, dont 13 dans l’Agilité, principalement auprès de grands comptes engagés dans des transformations complexes. Mon parcours combine audit organisationnel, management de projet, conduite du changement, coaching Agi... Show more

Dustin Domerese is a thought leader and technology innovator within the Microsoft ecosystem and delivers his vast technical experience in the CRM, ERP, and Software Development industries to business leaders, end-users, and technical leaders throughout the community. Working for Barclays, EMC2, HP, and Microsoft before his founding of multiple companies has provided a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise.

Dustin is a consultant for over three-hundred companies across a wide array of industries, he is a senior software developer and public speaker. As an entrepreneur, he has founded multiple technology companies in a variety of sectors. As a technology innovator Dustin has trained and worked with hundreds of partners in the Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, and SalesForce ecosystems. His company, Dynamic Consultants Group, has been a finalist in the Microsoft partner channel awards for empowering the Microsoft partner community and advises their clients on all things digital transformation and technology.

Dustin has been a speaker all over the world presenting many technology-focused sessions with Microsoft. As his hobby, Dustin is an accomplished musician, outdoor enthusiast, and a mostly terrible golfer.

Dustin Domerese is a thought leader and technology innovator within the Microsoft ecosystem and delivers his vast technical experience in the CRM, ERP, and Software Development industries to business leaders, end-users, and technical leaders througho... Show more

Joshua (JD) is a long time Open Source advocate and entrepreneur dating back to the early days of Professional Open Source. From the valleys of Usenet he sold custom Linux servers with a whopping 16 MB of ram and 1GB SCSI drives. These were the days of SLS and many, many floppy disks. Through the years he has help found multiple Internet Service Providers as well as eventually launching his own firm, Command Prompt, Inc.. Command Prompt has over the years become one of the predominant privately owned PostgreSQL support and Consulting firms.

An avid public speaker and writer, he is also the founder of United States PostgreSQL, PgConf (PostgresConf) and More than a Refresh: A podcast about the most interesting people you haven't met. He currently resides off-grid in Montana.

He divides his time between Command Prompt, off-grid projects, mentoring/leadership roles and helping those who wish to become successful, define what that means for them.

Joshua (JD) is a long time Open Source advocate and entrepreneur dating back to the early days of Professional Open Source. From the valleys of Usenet he sold custom Linux servers with a whopping 16 MB of ram and 1GB SCSI drives. These were the days ... Show more

I’m Thomas Antonakis, and I come from Crete, the most beautiful island in Greece, and among the most beautiful in the world.

I have studied Statistics in Athens for B.Sc. and Master, before starting working in the Data Analysis industry. My first actual experience was a controlling (finance) department in a multinational wholesale company before jumping directly into BI and start/scale-ups. ClickDelivery.gr and efood (members of Delivery Hero) were the next destinations where I spent 6 years in the Greek BI team, 4 of them managing it.

I started working in ORFIUM in March 2021 where I was introduced to the modern data stack and the role of the Analytics Engineer. I became so passionate about the philosophy, the technology and the differentiation of the role from hard-core data analysis, so I got excited and started be following the IC Track in ORFIUM having been promoted to Staff and then Principal BI Engineer.

In July 2025, I assumed the role of Principal Analytics Engineer at Kaizen Gaming where I have the privilege of mentoring and technically leading a team of around 50 Analytics Engineers, empowering them with the community best practices.

I am 40 years old happily married to my lovely wife Melina, and a father of two amazing kids Vassilis and Aurora.

I am also a co-organizer of the Athens dbt meetup (https://www.meetup.com/athens-dbt-meetup/) so feel free to contact me in case you are interested in presenting.

I’m Thomas Antonakis, and I come from Crete, the most beautiful island in Greece, and among the most beautiful in the world. I have studied Statistics in Athens for B.Sc. and Master, before starting working in the Data Analysis industry. My first ... Show more

Talks on culture, learning & what high-performing organizations do differently. Dwayne has recently taken the main stage at GoTech World and Offbeat Fest (among others), and spent 15+ years facilitating for teams at Apple, Adidas, Zalando, On, Lululemon, and more. His talks explore what happens at the moments that shape culture most. Available for keynotes, talks, panels & podcasts.
➤ Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B72nUtA1oQY

Talks on culture, learning & what high-performing organizations do differently. Dwayne has recently taken the main stage at GoTech World and Offbeat Fest (among others), and spent 15+ years facilitating for teams at Apple, Adidas, Zalando, On, Lulule... Show more

Business Intelligence professional with 20 years experience in data analytics, including at a top Power BI Consultant, Fortune 200 company, and startup EPC. Combines business acumen with digital fluency and innovative mindset to improve data comprehension and facilitate data-driven decision making. Chaired Data Analytics Community at the Construction Industry Institute, featured in BD+C Magazine’s 40 Under 40, and active member of #SML.

Business Intelligence professional with 20 years experience in data analytics, including at a top Power BI Consultant, Fortune 200 company, and startup EPC. Combines business acumen with digital fluency and innovative mindset to improve data comprehe... Show more

Nimrod is a Founding Engineer at Baz, building AI-powered code review agents. A “jack of all trades” across backend, data engineering, and data science, he has worked at the intersection of software and data throughout his career. He began as a data analyst in the military, helped lay the foundations of Salesforce’s Einstein platform, and later became the first data scientist at cybersecurity startup BlueVoyant. He went on to lead data and architecture at Solidus Labs in the crypto-regulation space before joining Baz. Nimrod thrives on building systems from scratch and turning ideas into scalable products.

Nimrod is a Founding Engineer at Baz, building AI-powered code review agents. A “jack of all trades” across backend, data engineering, and data science, he has worked at the intersection of software and data throughout his career. He began as a data ... Show more

Ivan Ivanković is the CEO and founder of Tendify, an AI platform for EU public procurement, and the founder of Vibe Coding Academy, where he teaches non-engineers how to build software using AI. Before that, he led operations for Uber across Croatia and Southwestern Europe, and co-founded Fonoa — a tax automation startup that raised over $100M (clients: Spotify, Uber, Zoom). He's built 15+ applications he uses daily in his business without writing a single line of code.

Ivan Ivanković is the CEO and founder of Tendify, an AI platform for EU public procurement, and the founder of Vibe Coding Academy, where he teaches non-engineers how to build software using AI. Before that, he led operations for Uber across Croatia ... Show more

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

Nichole Ogburn is a corporate strategist and international speaker who cuts through the noise and teaches leaders how to stay steady when the pressure doesn’t let up. As the founder of Hustle & Heal™, she brings a grounded, honest approach to leadership, helping high-demand professionals manage emotional load, prioritize with clarity, and lead without burning out. With a background in implementation and process improvement, Nichole understands what it feels like to carry heavy expectations while still being the one people rely on. Her sessions are known for their real talk, practical tools, and the kind of “finally someone said it” impact that sticks long after she leaves the room.

Nichole Ogburn is a corporate strategist and international speaker who cuts through the noise and teaches leaders how to stay steady when the pressure doesn’t let up. As the founder of Hustle & Heal™, she brings a grounded, honest approach to leaders... Show more

At OutSystems, Maria operates at the intersection of Platform Engineering, Developer Experience, and Product Operations. She leads initiatives spanning AI-native developer frameworks, company-wide DevEx measurement, and engineering storytelling.
With 10+ years in tech, Maria is known for turning complexity into clarity and strategy into execution.

At OutSystems, Maria operates at the intersection of Platform Engineering, Developer Experience, and Product Operations. She leads initiatives spanning AI-native developer frameworks, company-wide DevEx measurement, and engineering storytelling. Wit... Show more

Currently serving as CTO at Fiscontech, he leads multidisciplinary teams and manages high-scale technology projects. Diego possesses deep hands-on expertise in multi-cloud infrastructure, spanning AWS and Oracle OCI.

Currently serving as CTO at Fiscontech, he leads multidisciplinary teams and manages high-scale technology projects. Diego possesses deep hands-on expertise in multi-cloud infrastructure, spanning AWS and Oracle OCI. Show more

As a seasoned Solution Architect specializing in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365FO), I bring a wealth of experience in end-to-end project implementation. My focus is on streamlining business processes and optimizing solutions by leveraging industry best practices and robust coding standards.

I lead technical teams with a commitment to delivering high-quality, end-to-end technical deliverables. My role involves mentoring team members, delivering internal training sessions, and driving client workshops to ensure successful project outcomes. I excel in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, encouraging my team to reach their full potential.

With a strong background in pre-sales, I excel in conducting client workshops to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions that drive business value. My goal is to help organizations achieve operational excellence and maximize their investment in D365FO.

My leadership style is characterized by effective communication, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. I am adept at building strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and navigating complex project challenges with ease. My ability to inspire and motivate teams has been instrumental in delivering successful projects and driving continuous improvement.

I am a Microsoft Certified Solution Expert for business applications and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) on business solutions for Eleven consecutive years since 2013. I am also a blogger and the author of two books on MS Dynamics 365 FO reporting and development. My mission is to leverage the power of Dynamics 365 to transform businesses and create value for customers.

As a seasoned Solution Architect specializing in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365FO), I bring a wealth of experience in end-to-end project implementation. My focus is on streamlining business processes and optimizing solutions by leveraging ... Show more

Visionary & Digital Transformation Expert

Sandeep Voona is a 2025 award-winning Digital Transformation expert recognized as "The Most Influential Personality in Digital Transformation" by CXO Time, with additional honors including the Global Recognition Award for Innovation in Enterprise Software Development and Globee Gold Award for Artificial Intelligence. As Senior Principal Product Manager at ServiceNow, he architected the Zero Copy ERP solution that reduced integration latency by 60% and deployed globally across SAP, Oracle, and Workday platforms.

Sandeep has built his career transforming technical innovation into measurable business outcomes. A Senior Member of IEEE (top 10% globally), he serves on the IEEE-USA AI Policy Committee while continuing his legacy of enterprise innovation. His tenure at SAP saw him migrate hundreds of enterprise customers to cloud platforms while being twice selected for the exclusive SAP Catalyst program. Now at ServiceNow, he continues developing telemetry-driven products that significantly reduce delivery cycles while serving global enterprise clients.

Beyond corporate achievements, Sandeep demonstrates exceptional leadership through mentorship, achieving top 1% performance on topmate.io with 150+ monthly sessions guiding professionals into AI and product management careers. He co-founded Pan-Asians@SAP, organically growing it to 5000+ global members and influencing inclusive recruitment policies. As a startup mentor through SAP.iO, he has guided companies from Pre-Seed to Series A while serving as a judge for Unicorn Events (world's largest startup pitch contest), Globee Awards, and The Stevie Awards.

Visionary & Digital Transformation Expert Sandeep Voona is a 2025 award-winning Digital Transformation expert recognized as "The Most Influential Personality in Digital Transformation" by CXO Time, with additional honors including the Global Recog... Show more

Kseniia Korostelova is a senior engineering leader with over 10 years of experience building and scaling complex software systems and engineering teams. She has led organisations of up to 50 engineers and worked on large-scale platforms in high-demand production environments.
Her current focus is on how AI is reshaping the work of engineering leaders and senior developers. Through her writing and talks, she explores the concept of Organic Leadership — using AI to augment engineering decision-making while preserving the human judgement and context that teams depend on.

Kseniia Korostelova is a senior engineering leader with over 10 years of experience building and scaling complex software systems and engineering teams. She has led organisations of up to 50 engineers and worked on large-scale platforms in high-deman... Show more

Dr. Tori Reddy Dodla is a technology executive, author, Army veteran, and motivational speaker focused on leadership, digital transformation, and the future of AI. With more than 15 years of experience leading enterprise modernization initiatives across government and healthcare, she has helped organizations navigate complex technology challenges while keeping people at the center of innovation. She has served in senior federal leadership roles, including Chief of Digital Services at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and has presented on AI, cybersecurity, Microsoft technologies, and digital leadership to audiences across government and industry. Dr. Dodla is now the founder and CEO of Dodla Digital. Known for her honest and motivating speaking style, Dr. Dodla speaks to students, professionals, veterans, and career changers about confidence, resilience, leadership, and building meaningful careers in technology.

Dr. Tori Reddy Dodla is a technology executive, author, Army veteran, and motivational speaker focused on leadership, digital transformation, and the future of AI. With more than 15 years of experience leading enterprise modernization initiatives acr... Show more

Kamil Panfil er CFO, styreleder og foredragsholder med bred erfaring fra både oppstartsbedrifter og etablerte selskaper. Han kombinerer solid finansforståelse med praktisk innsikt i teknologi, automatisering og ledelse. Kamil har jobbet med å bygge selskaper fra idé til skalering, ledet digitale transformasjonsprosesser og hjulpet ledere å ta smartere beslutninger raskere. På scenen er han kjent for sin energiske, ærlige og inspirerende stil som gjør komplekse temaer konkrete og relevante – enten det handler om vekst, strategi eller menneskene bak tallene.

Kamil Panfil er CFO, styreleder og foredragsholder med bred erfaring fra både oppstartsbedrifter og etablerte selskaper. Han kombinerer solid finansforståelse med praktisk innsikt i teknologi, automatisering og ledelse. Kamil har jobbet med å bygge s... Show more

Some leaders command a room. Robert H. Johnson Jr. changes what happens when people leave it.

A Culture and Leadership Strategist, TEDx speaker, and Amazon #1 bestselling author, Robert spent 20+ years inside Fortune 100 organizations — Amazon, Nike, Capital One, Lucid Motors — studying one persistent question: Why do talented people disengage, disconnect, and disappear?

His answer became a movement. The TACT® Leadership Framework — Trust, Accountability, Communication with Intent, Take Action — is an independently validated model deployed across 500+ leaders and 73,000+ employees.

His Three C’s of Community™ framework gives organizations the language and the ledger to quantify what disconnected leadership is actually costing them.

In 2020, Robert made a defining choice — he walked away from corporate America and became The Corporate Dropout: a strategist, speaker, and author committed to building what most organizations aspire to but few achieve: cultures where people feel genuinely safe, seen, heard, and valued.

His work blends the rigor of research, the resonance of lived experience, and the rare ability to make leaders feel both challenged and cared for — often in the same sentence.

Some leaders command a room. Robert H. Johnson Jr. changes what happens when people leave it. A Culture and Leadership Strategist, TEDx speaker, and Amazon #1 bestselling author, Robert spent 20+ years inside Fortune 100 organizations — Amazon, Ni... Show more

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 28 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

Satej works as Principal Data Engineer at Zalando SE with over 16 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with renowned organizations such as Boeing, Adidas, Honeywell specializing in architecture, big data and machine learning use cases. With a strong track record of architecting scalable and efficient systems, Satej has successfully delivered data-driven and ML applied solutions. He's also an author of two programming books named "Building Secure PHP Applications" and "PHP 8 Basics: For Programming and Web Development" with Apress / Springer publications with another one in pipeline.

Satej works as Principal Data Engineer at Zalando SE with over 16 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with renowned organizations such as Boeing, Adidas, Honeywell specializing in architecture, big data and machine learning use cases. ... Show more

Ahmad Uzair is a tech enthusiast and a passionate entrepreneur who believes in giving back to society and fostering the community's growth. He is on a mission to empower 1,000,000+ individuals and 10,000+ businesses and create a positive impact with technology.

He has been working on building the community since he was a Microsoft Student Partner and is currently leading two technical communities in the UAE, namely, Azure Middle East and Power Platform User Group UAE.

He has been in the consulting business for more than three years and has developed solutions for various industries, such as Healthcare, Education, Construction, Manufacturing, Insurance, Banking, and more, using technology to solve business bottlenecks and improve business efficiencies.

Ahmad Uzair is a tech enthusiast and a passionate entrepreneur who believes in giving back to society and fostering the community's growth. He is on a mission to empower 1,000,000+ individuals and 10,000+ businesses and create a positive impact with ... Show more

I am a software engineer focused on building and scaling production-grade digital systems. My work spans designing, deploying, and maintaining high-performance applications with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and real-world impact.

I have hands-on experience implementing AI-driven solutions and architecting backend systems that move from prototype to production. I’m particularly interested in building intelligent systems that deliver measurable business value while remaining cost-efficient and resilient.

Beyond my core engineering work, I actively share insights on practical AI implementation, system design, and emerging technologies, contributing to conversations around building production-ready solutions in fast-growing markets.

Outside of technology, I am passionate about physical wellness and discipline, which I believe directly translates into consistency and high-performance in engineering practice.

I am a software engineer focused on building and scaling production-grade digital systems. My work spans designing, deploying, and maintaining high-performance applications with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and real-world impact. I hav... Show more

Leslie Martinich, a computer scientist who began her career writing operating systems, APIs, and advanced communication software, led her team to deliver the first commercial version of Remote Procedure Calls (RPC), ground-breaking technology allowing developers to create parallel and distributed programs. Her early work in Artificial Intelligence laid the groundwork for today's breakthroughs.

In the middle of her career, she made a pivotal realization: project failures weren't due to technical hurdles, but rather rooted in managerial and leadership challenges. Determined to rectify this deficiency, she built leadership programs which she presented across 6 continents (sorry, Antarctica!), focused on innovation and preparing effective leaders.

Leslie peppers her talks with stories from her career, real stories, hilarious stories, that developers relate to. She engages the audience with activities that they'll remember long after the talk. She cares deeply about the careers of her colleagues and friends; that’s why she helps leaders learn how to improve their skills in engagement, communication, and trust. Engaged, trusted leaders inspire teams, reduce turnover, deliver, and drive towards excellence in quality. And that’s a win!

Leslie Martinich, a computer scientist who began her career writing operating systems, APIs, and advanced communication software, led her team to deliver the first commercial version of Remote Procedure Calls (RPC), ground-breaking technology allowin... Show more

Trevor Acy is a product leader and startup advisor with 18 years of experience building and scaling digital products across marketing, growth, and product management roles. He has led cross-functional teams responsible for products serving hundreds of thousands of users and generating over $20M in revenue.

As founder of Delta Product Group, Trevor works with individuals, teams, and businesses to implement modern product discovery and decision-making practices. His work focuses on helping teams gain clarity on what problem they’re solving, align around evidence instead of opinions, and ship products that deliver measurable results, not just activity.

He brings a practical, example-driven approach shaped by both successful launches and hard lessons from building the wrong things too early.

Trevor Acy is a product leader and startup advisor with 18 years of experience building and scaling digital products across marketing, growth, and product management roles. He has led cross-functional teams responsible for products serving hundreds o... Show more

Agile Coach & RTE for 9 years in international companies from luxury, aerospace, finance and public sectors. I have a specific focus around in product & portfolio management, enterprise architecture and change management.

Agile Coach & RTE for 9 years in international companies from luxury, aerospace, finance and public sectors. I have a specific focus around in product & portfolio management, enterprise architecture and change management. Show more

As a leading brand builder and speaker on experience, content, and audience engagement. Baron's work has contributed to the marketing success of many leading brands, including Royal Bank of Canada.CA, Visa, Conagra, Ontario Tourism, Unilever, TD Bank, and other brand leaders. Baron continues to lead his team of marketing and brand experience designers at the firm he founded in 2016, Per Se Brand Experience (PSBX).

Baron was part of Ontario Tourism's 2003/2004 SARS Recovery Program. In 2006, he was awarded the key to the City of Niagara Falls for Tourism Promotion and Innovation in the region. In 2025, he co-authored the best-selling business book, The Ripple Effect, a book featuring business networking stories across professional categories.
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In 2026, Baron was named a Catalyst Member at the Stanford Center on Longevity. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, and Baron holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Since 2020, Baron has split his time between Toronto, Canada and Naples, Florida.

As a leading brand builder and speaker on experience, content, and audience engagement. Baron's work has contributed to the marketing success of many leading brands, including Royal Bank of Canada.CA, Visa, Conagra, Ontario Tourism, Unilever, TD Bank... Show more

Valerie Gurka brings a wealth of experience as the Director of Engineering at Tech Figures. With two decades of experience in the software development industry, Valerie's expertise encompasses a wide range of topics from technical innovation to project management, making her an esteemed voice technology and business. She has spoken at CodeMash 2026, South by Southwest, Northside Festival, CMJ Conference, Flint Conf, JCONF.dev and various meetups.

Valerie Gurka brings a wealth of experience as the Director of Engineering at Tech Figures. With two decades of experience in the software development industry, Valerie's expertise encompasses a wide range of topics from technical innovation to proje... Show more