Business & Management

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

Jeremy Andrews

Jeremy Andrews

Jeremy has been a contributing Drupal core developer since 2002, and helped establish Drupal as a successful CMS through the early popularity of his technical blog, KernelTrap.org. From his home in Tuscany, Italy, where he lives with his wife and two children – or from his sailboat – he nurtures and oversees a worldwide team of highly respected developers and infrastructure experts.

Jeremy has been a contributing Drupal core developer since 2002, and helped establish Drupal as a successful CMS through the early popularity of his technical blog, KernelTrap.org. From his home in Tuscany, Italy, where he lives with his wife and two... Show more

Ted Oshman

Ted Oshman

Ted Oshman, who also practices professionally as Theodore Oshman, is a veteran trial attorney and legal strategist with more than 40 years of experience representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence, defective products, and medical malpractice. He is the owner and principal attorney of The Oshman Firm, a nationally active plaintiff litigation practice based in New Jersey and New York City. Since beginning his legal career in 1984 and assuming firm ownership in 1985, he has secured over $500 million in recoveries for clients involved in complex mass tort and catastrophic injury matters.

His academic background includes earning an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Rochester. This scientific foundation enabled him to analyze medical records, technical data, and expert testimony. He later earned a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and completed additional coursework at the New York University School of Professional Studies to expand his professional and business knowledge. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey and has represented clients nationwide.

Ted Oshman began practicing law with The Oshman Firm and its predecessor entities in 1984. From the start, his practice focused on cases involving negligence, defective products, unsafe pharmaceuticals, environmental contamination, and medical errors. In 1985, he assumed ownership of The Oshman Firm and has remained in that role for more than four decades, maintaining active involvement in case development and litigation strategy.

Under his leadership, the firm has handled environmental litigation, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, and personal injury law. The Oshman Firm has been appointed as lead counsel or co-lead counsel in numerous mass tort litigations. He has also served in court-designated leadership roles, including liaison counsel and positions on Plaintiffs’ Steering Committees in Multi-County Litigations involving drug product liability and medical device claims. In 2019, the firm was named “Best Lawyers Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report.

His litigation results include over $55 million recovered in the Roundup litigation, more than $40 million recovered in the transvaginal mesh litigation, and a $42 million cash payment with a structured annuity in a medical malpractice case involving failure to monitor labor progress properly. Outside of legal practice, Ted Oshman holds leadership roles in Naliboki Enterprises, LLC, Sonaro Realty Corp., NeoVC, and eMatrix Energy Systems, Inc., while remaining active in philanthropy and family life with his wife, Anne, and their three children.

Ted Oshman, who also practices professionally as Theodore Oshman, is a veteran trial attorney and legal strategist with more than 40 years of experience representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence, defective products, and medical malpract... Show more

Thomas Louvigné

Thomas Louvigné

Work in agile since 9 years. Certified SM, PO, SAFe & org-topologies.
Organise the parisian meetup "eXtreme Agilité".
Work at OCTO-Technology.

Work in agile since 9 years. Certified SM, PO, SAFe & org-topologies. Organise the parisian meetup "eXtreme Agilité". Work at OCTO-Technology. Show more

Madeeha Khan

Madeeha Khan

Madeeha Khan is a transformation leader with over 13 years of global experience driving enterprise-wide technology programs in Cybersecurity, AI, and Data Protection across Pakistan, Norway, USA, and UAE. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, she has led high-impact initiatives in Banking, Telecom, Healthcare, and IT.

Beyond program delivery, Madeeha is a globally recognized speaker, trainer, and a coach. Her thought leadership has earned her recognition as a USA TechWomen Fellow, Featured in Forbes, and listed among Thinkers360’s Top 50 Agile Global Thought Leaders. She has represented her work at Harvard’s HPAIR Conference and spoken at leading global conferences across the UK, USA, Africa, and Asia, and also served on advisory boards.

Her mission is to empower people and protect businesses through technology, resilience, and global collaboration.

Madeeha Khan is a transformation leader with over 13 years of global experience driving enterprise-wide technology programs in Cybersecurity, AI, and Data Protection across Pakistan, Norway, USA, and UAE. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, she ha... Show more

Radoslav Gatev

Radoslav Gatev

Radoslav Gatev is an experienced solution architect and consultant, specializing in designing and building complex solutions in Microsoft Azure.

His expertise lies in crafting highly performant and resilient applications that maximize the efficiency of the cloud for companies worldwide, ranging from startups to enterprises. Radoslav is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Microsoft Azure, recognized for his ongoing contributions to the community. With an unwavering passion for staying at the forefront of technology, he embraces the cutting-edge and constantly seeks innovative approaches.

Radoslav Gatev is an experienced solution architect and consultant, specializing in designing and building complex solutions in Microsoft Azure. His expertise lies in crafting highly performant and resilient applications that maximize the efficie... Show more

Grace Okubo

Grace Okubo

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

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

Emily Hemingway

Emily Hemingway

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs, tech startups, and tech innovation. She is the lead organizer for STL TechWeek.

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs... Show more

Clive Akporube

Clive Akporube

Clive Akporube is a cybersecurity architect and builder focused on developing systems that transform how security capability is created and validated. He is the founder of KERNEL, a platform designed to move cybersecurity beyond passive learning by enforcing execution, exposing real-world weaknesses, and producing measurable operational skill.

He previously co-founded CYVANT, where he led the design of adversary simulation systems and automated security workflows for enterprise environments, translating offensive security research into practical, developer-ready defenses. He has also led large-scale technical training initiatives, including directing the Africa pilot of the Google × GOMYCODE BuildWithAI program, where he trained developers in applied AI systems using tools like Gemini and Vertex.

Clive Akporube is a cybersecurity architect and builder focused on developing systems that transform how security capability is created and validated. He is the founder of KERNEL, a platform designed to move cybersecurity beyond passive learning by e... Show more

Patrice Fornalik

Patrice Fornalik

Depuis près de 30 ans, Patrice Fornalik vit, observe et accompagne des transformations managériales, culturelles et organisationnelles dans des contextes exigeants. Entrepreneur, formateur, coach et auteur, il s’intéresse à une question simple en apparence mais décisive en pratique : comment faire évoluer un collectif sans lui faire perdre ce qui le fait tenir. Agiliste dans l’âme et créateur de l’approche SteadyChange, il partage des repères concrets pour changer sans casser la confiance, le sens, l’identité collective, ni renoncer à des approches frugales. Auteur de La résistance au changement n’existe pas ! et de Ta gueule, c’est Agile !, il a également contribué à quatre ouvrages sur l’agilité et le leadership.

Depuis près de 30 ans, Patrice Fornalik vit, observe et accompagne des transformations managériales, culturelles et organisationnelles dans des contextes exigeants. Entrepreneur, formateur, coach et auteur, il s’intéresse à une question simple en app... Show more

Luisa Escalona

Luisa Escalona

With nearly 18 years in the software industry, Luisa has evolved from being passionate about writing great code to focusing on building and nurturing high-performing teams. A Certified Encouragement Consultant and Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitator, she brings together deep technical expertise and a talent for fostering human-centered growth.

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

With nearly 18 years in the software industry, Luisa has evolved from being passionate about writing great code to focusing on building and nurturing high-performing teams. A Certified Encouragement Consultant and Empowering People in the Workplace F... Show more

Henri Werner

Henri Werner

B2B companies in industry and tech have been losing deals for the wrong reason. Henri Werner spent the last 3 years figuring out why.

Across 35+ projects with market leaders in manufacturing, automotive, food production and technology, Henri has helped them rebuild how they position and communicate their value — generating significant contract volumes for clients in the process.

His conclusion: most B2B companies in industry and tech don't have a pricing problem. They have a communication problem they've been calling a pricing problem for years.

B2B companies in industry and tech have been losing deals for the wrong reason. Henri Werner spent the last 3 years figuring out why. Across 35+ projects with market leaders in manufacturing, automotive, food production and technology, Henri has h... Show more

Carsten Marmulla

Carsten Marmulla

Carsten Marmulla is an expert in the field of Cyberresilience and been a management consultant for DAX40 and SME companies for several years.
He has proved to be a pragmatic solution provider and helped to prevent cyber attacks and to fulfill compliance requirements. He shares his expertise on conferences, podcasts and articles.

Carsten Marmulla is an expert in the field of Cyberresilience and been a management consultant for DAX40 and SME companies for several years. He has proved to be a pragmatic solution provider and helped to prevent cyber attacks and to fulfill compli... Show more

Godhuli Das

Godhuli Das

Godhuli is an ERP and CRM enthusiast who works at the intersection of enterprise systems and applied AI. She is currently an Oracle Finance Functional Consultant at one of the Big4's and previously worked at multiple MNCs as an ERP Consultant. She holds an MTech in Computer Technology from Jadavpur University, with research in machine learning, deep learning, and computational biology. An active community volunteer and tech event host from Kolkata and Bangalore, she enjoys building collaborative spaces and exploring how ML models move from research into real production pipelines. She is also nurturing WallWonders, a mural venture inspired by her mother’s dream.

Godhuli is an ERP and CRM enthusiast who works at the intersection of enterprise systems and applied AI. She is currently an Oracle Finance Functional Consultant at one of the Big4's and previously worked at multiple MNCs as an ERP Consultant. She ho... Show more

David Posner

David Posner

David Posner, MBA, doesn’t just talk about leadership—he’s lived it under pressure.

As the Founder of 3 Point Care Consulting, David is a nationally recognized speaker in healthcare with more than 20 years on the front lines of an industry that never stops moving. He helps leaders cut through noise, make better decisions, and lead with clarity during moments that actually matter.

What sets David apart?
He brings the mindset of a professional basketball referee to the boardroom. From officiating college, high school, and professional games, including Ice Cube’s Big3 League, David knows what it means to make fast, high-stakes decisions with no replays, no excuses, and all eyes on you. That experience fuels his powerful leadership framework built on accountability, communication, consistency, and trust.

David’s energy, authenticity, and real-world approach have landed him on the TEDx stage and made him a go-to voice for conferences, podcasts, and leadership events nationwide. His talks don’t inspire for a moment, they create action, momentum, and lasting change.

If your audience wants motivation and practical takeaways they can use Monday morning, David Posner delivers, every time.

David Posner, MBA, doesn’t just talk about leadership—he’s lived it under pressure. As the Founder of 3 Point Care Consulting, David is a nationally recognized speaker in healthcare with more than 20 years on the front lines of an industry that ne... Show more

Michelle Boyd

Michelle Boyd

Michelle Boyd is Executive Director, First Nations AI & Digital Futures Initiative and Director of Delivery Excellence at Synozur. In her Executive Director role, she works alongside Native American tribes and tribal leaders to co‑create AI and digital initiatives grounded in trust, cultural respect, and community‑led priorities—ensuring technology empowers rather than overshadows.
With more than 15 years of experience as a technical program and project leader, Michelle has spent the last decade in management consulting, delivering complex initiatives across program, product, and project management. Her work spans design and creative programs, enterprise application and platform implementations, and large‑scale change management and adoption efforts, consistently translating strategy into execution.
Michelle holds an MBA, is PMP‑ and SIDL‑certified, and is the author of an eBook on establishing a Project Management Office (PMO). She speaks regularly at industry events, including Microsoft TechCon.
Based in Snohomish, Washington, Michelle is an oenophile (lover of wine) and yoga enthusiast, bringing a balanced and thoughtful approach to both her professional and personal life.

Michelle Boyd is Executive Director, First Nations AI & Digital Futures Initiative and Director of Delivery Excellence at Synozur. In her Executive Director role, she works alongside Native American tribes and tribal leaders to co‑create AI and digit... Show more

Felicia Pressley

Felicia Pressley

Felicia Pressley is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Purple Orchid Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses strengthen their HR strategy and operations. She is a Strategic Human Resources Advisor with over 10 years of experience supporting organizations across construction management, hospitality, property management, and retail.

Felicia partners closely with business owners and leaders to enhance day-to-day HR operations, mitigate risk, and build strong, people-centered workplace cultures through customized HR solutions. Her approach blends strategy, compliance, and practical execution to meet organizations where they are and support sustainable growth.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management and is SHRM-CP certified through the Society for Human Resource Management. Known for her proactive and collaborative style, Felicia brings thoughtful insight and innovation to every engagement. Her goal is to help organizations align people, performance, and culture so leaders can focus on growing their business with confidence.

Felicia Pressley is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Purple Orchid Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses strengthen their HR strategy and operations. She is a Strategic Human Resources Advisor with over 10 year... Show more

Ming Johanson

Ming Johanson

Ming Johanson works with businesses across the globe from training social media to managing (with her team) complex digital strategies that deliver tangible and desirable financial returns. She is dedicated to shaping the landscape for leaders to adapt their management, sales and marketing culture to fit into the modern day world of hyper-connectivity.

Recently recognised and awarded for her ongoing contribution to the technology industries in the 2019 Women In Technology Tech [+] 20 Awards. Ming is a passionate mental health Ambassador for R U OK? Day, a co-facilitator in Startup Weekend Perth and a regular Australian Media Commentator as a Tech Evangelist on a range of topics in Mental Health, Social Media & Technology. 

Ming Johanson works with businesses across the globe from training social media to managing (with her team) complex digital strategies that deliver tangible and desirable financial returns. She is dedicated to shaping the landscape for leaders to ada... Show more

Michael Hidalgo

Michael Hidalgo

Michael Hidalgo has spent more than 25 years leading, building, and speaking. He has spoken to over 50,000 people, from intimate C-suite retreats to audiences of 2,500+.

He is a GiANT-certified 5 Voices Guide and award-winning author of two books. Michael has led fast-growing organizations and served as an advisor to the Denver Mayor's office and the Colorado Governor. His film school and screenwriting background means his keynotes aren't talks, they are experiences.

His past clients include Alvarez & Marsal, Canes Midstream, ATD, InTempo Software, along with corporate leadership teams across multiple industries.

Michael Hidalgo has spent more than 25 years leading, building, and speaking. He has spoken to over 50,000 people, from intimate C-suite retreats to audiences of 2,500+. He is a GiANT-certified 5 Voices Guide and award-winning author of two books... Show more

Joel Silverstone

Joel Silverstone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dan Reus

Dan Reus

Dan Reus believes innovators and ecosystem builders can get much more impact by focusing on how to best engage stakeholders with content, calls to action, and activities that iteratively build capacity. As Founder and Chief Instigator of Openly Disruptive, he and his team help visionary leaders build transformational systems for innovation. Dan has over 20 years experience helping Fortune 100 firms, startups, and ecosystem builders use these approaches to connect with new and existing customers, partners, opportunities, technology and ways to operate in sectors from deep tech to consumer products and services. Dan is based in St Louis and says, “The future will be what we make it!”

Dan Reus believes innovators and ecosystem builders can get much more impact by focusing on how to best engage stakeholders with content, calls to action, and activities that iteratively build capacity. As Founder and Chief Instigator of Openly Disru... Show more

Nacho Dolz

Nacho Dolz

I define myself as a technologist by nature, passionate about marketing, innovation, and both artificial and generative intelligence.

I believe that curiosity, teamwork, and ingenuity are just as important inside the office as they are outside of it.

Always with professionalism, initiative, flexibility, and a lot of passion.

Beyond work, I enjoy staying active: I run regularly, I am a diving enthusiast, and I love solving escape rooms (the more challenging, the better).

I define myself as a technologist by nature, passionate about marketing, innovation, and both artificial and generative intelligence. I believe that curiosity, teamwork, and ingenuity are just as important inside the office as they are outside of ... Show more

Jason van Brackel

Jason van Brackel

Jason van Brackel is an engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton and the founder (and former organizer) of Kubernetes Philly. Passionate about solving real-world problems with software development and Kubernetes, he regularly shares his expertise—whether he’s guiding teams at work or streaming live coding sessions. When he’s not tinkering with cloud-native tools, you’ll find him spending time with his kids or occasionally taking a spill off his skateboard.

Jason van Brackel is an engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton and the founder (and former organizer) of Kubernetes Philly. Passionate about solving real-world problems with software development and Kubernetes, he regularly shares his expertise—whether he’s... Show more

Mette B. Lorenzen

Mette B. Lorenzen

Mette is a subject matter expert in stress prevention, delivering talks and workshops for international companies.

She is a certified mindfulness instructor, with "MBSR in Mind-Body Medicine" from Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, and trains weekly with Saki Santorelli, EdD, co-founder of mindfulness. This deep and ongoing practice shapes her grounded and profound approach to balancing and enriching The Good (Work)Life.

With a background as a cognitive psychotherapist, a Diploma in Psychology, and a Diploma in Vocational and Career Guidance, Mette brings deep insight and practical tools to her talks.

Her work is recognised by companies such as Vestas, IDEXX, and Umbraco – see website for all 25+ reviews.

She is the author of an illustrated book on stress prevention and a book on stress factors in our personal lives.

Known for making complex topics accessible, she also shares her expertise through free mindfulness tools and meditations on Spotify - see link - and deeper meditations on Insight Timer in English, German, Danish, and French.

Mette is a subject matter expert in stress prevention, delivering talks and workshops for international companies. She is a certified mindfulness instructor, with "MBSR in Mind-Body Medicine" from Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, and trains weekly with Saki S... Show more

Aymen Chelbi

Aymen Chelbi

Solution Architect Dynamics 365 FnO et Power Platform, certifié Microsoft. Passionné par l’automatisation et l’IA appliquée aux solutions ERP, j’accompagne mon entreprise dans la modernisation de leurs processus métiers. Actif dans la communauté Microsoft, je partage régulièrement des insights sur l’intégration intelligente entre IA, Power Platform et Dynamics 365.

Solution Architect Dynamics 365 FnO et Power Platform, certifié Microsoft. Passionné par l’automatisation et l’IA appliquée aux solutions ERP, j’accompagne mon entreprise dans la modernisation de leurs processus métiers. Actif dans la communauté Micr... Show more

Waskar Paulino

Waskar Paulino

Waskar Paulino is the CTO and co-founder of Ideate, an AI-enhanced creative workspace for design teams. He's a first-generation AfroLatinx technologist, DJ, multidisciplinary artist, and founder of Philacon Valley, a creative tech community in Philadelphia. He previously spoke at PhillyJS about building real-time audio visualizers with JavaScript and a Pioneer DDJ-REV1. He writes about the real learning curve of being a first-time technical founder on his Substack. When he's not writing Convex actions, he's DJing with aPioneer DDJ-REV1.

Waskar Paulino is the CTO and co-founder of Ideate, an AI-enhanced creative workspace for design teams. He's a first-generation AfroLatinx technologist, DJ, multidisciplinary artist, and founder of Philacon Valley, a creative tech community in Philad... Show more

Manuel Jimenez Tress

Manuel Jimenez Tress

Manuel has 12 years of experience at the intersection of business strategy and digital technologies. He is one of the leaders at CIO Advisory in Norway and has his main expertise in the areas of Digital Strategy and Transformation. He has participated in, and delivered more than 20 projects centered around the use and adoption of digital technologies in the several industries: Energy, Finance, Consumer Goods, Technology, and Retail.

Manuel has 12 years of experience at the intersection of business strategy and digital technologies. He is one of the leaders at CIO Advisory in Norway and has his main expertise in the areas of Digital Strategy and Transformation. He has participate... Show more

Maxime Bonnin

Maxime Bonnin

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

Shweta Vohra

Shweta Vohra

Shweta Vohra is an Architect, Author, and Inventor with over 20 years of experience designing platforms across industries. She specialises in enterprise architecture, cloud, and AI driven systems, and has led teams and initiatives across global organisations.

She is passionate about bringing clarity to complex technology spaces and focuses on practical, real world approaches over hype. She is the author of Decoding Platform Engineering Patterns and Dear Software & AI Architect, where she shares insights and lessons from her journey in platform and AI architecture.

Shweta Vohra is an Architect, Author, and Inventor with over 20 years of experience designing platforms across industries. She specialises in enterprise architecture, cloud, and AI driven systems, and has led teams and initiatives across global organ... Show more

Tatevik Hovakimyan

Tatevik Hovakimyan

I’m a Partner at Civitta and a product leader with over eight years of experience building and scaling digital products across SaaS, event technology, and AI-powered solutions. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on products ranging from event marketing platforms to AI automation tools, including AI Front Desk and several products within the Banzai ecosystem.

My work focuses on translating complex business problems into meaningful, user-centered solutions. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams of product managers, designers, and engineers to turn ideas into products that create real value for users and businesses.

Beyond my professional work, I actively contribute to the product community through research, writing, and speaking. I’ve spoken at events such as the European Product Summit and regularly share insights on product leadership, customer interviews, and collaboration between product and UX teams.

I’m passionate about building products that truly resonate with users and about helping teams create environments where experimentation, learning, and innovation thrive.

I’m a Partner at Civitta and a product leader with over eight years of experience building and scaling digital products across SaaS, event technology, and AI-powered solutions. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on products ranging from event marketin... Show more

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