Business & Management

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

Bhuvana Meenakshi Koteeswaran

Bhuvana Meenakshi Koteeswaran

Ms. Bhuvana Meenakshi is a Socio-Tech researcher, Founder of Women In Tech collectives, India and is also a Co-Founder of EmergeAbility. Women In Tech collectives, India is a group of Self Help women which she leads to organise and educate women communities from marginalized backgrounds in India. She also supports and advocates for the Neurodiverse communities who seek support for education and careers and also does global research to map support groups for the Neurodivergents under her initiative of EmergeAbility(https://www.emergeability.org/). She is also a tech speaker and advocates about the Open Source projects at various Academic institutions and corporate hosted tech conferences. Furthermore, she also volunteers to represent Indian communities at Global events and projects with Wikimedia and Mozilla. One of her ongoing projects include creating inclusive education by bridging the Academia with the real world technical needs through WIkimedia projects under an initiative called -WikiForAll (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiForAll).
Bhuvana also balances her career and passion by pursuing performing arts, she has received Merit certificates from Annamalai University and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London for her notable participation in Bharatnatyam and Kathak dance forms.
To add feathers to her cap she has been conferred with two major awards :-
* Best Poster Presentation Award by the Ministry of Science and Technology at the “India International Science Festival 2016”, New Delhi. 
* Dr. Kalam Young Achiever’s Award by the World Youth Federation on 15th Oct, 2016 at Anna University, Chennai.  

To connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhuvana-meenakshi-koteeswaran-a67b58103/

Ms. Bhuvana Meenakshi is a Socio-Tech researcher, Founder of Women In Tech collectives, India and is also a Co-Founder of EmergeAbility. Women In Tech collectives, India is a group of Self Help women which she leads to organise and educate women comm... Show more

Jacqueline Stockwell

Jacqueline Stockwell

Jacqueline “Jaki” Stockwell is the CEO & Founder of Leadership Through Data, a global company who provide information management training and consultancy to both public and private sectors.

Alongside running the business, Jaki is also a professional speaker and is invited to attend international conferences and events. Jaki’s sessions are all about teaching information managers how to deliver fun, engaging and informative presentations to their colleagues in their respective businesses. As information managers know, it’s important that everyone in a business understands what information management is, however getting them to listen and comply is undeniably difficult. Jaki’s teaching methods empower information managers to think differently and use psychology along with a combination of styles to get their message across; after all, one size doesn’t fit all.

As well as being an international speaker, Jaki’s creative and inspirational leadership style and proactive approach to information management has led her to mentor others. She is quoted by clients and industry peers who say that “her positive attitude is infectious” and “she is totally human in her approach”.

Jacqueline’s aim in her career is to simplify information management what is unfortunately viewed as a complex and uninteresting topic, into relevant practical and enjoyable solutions which can be understood and implemented by all. The safety and security of information is both key to successful businesses but also a threat to their success if not managed effectively.

Whether in business or in her personal life, Jaki is always mindful of her sustainability efforts. At home she loves to upcycle and breathe new life into preloved furniture and décor. She loves to craft and sew and enjoys gardening and growing fruit and vegetables - no matter how successful the harvest may be .

Jacqueline “Jaki” Stockwell is the CEO & Founder of Leadership Through Data, a global company who provide information management training and consultancy to both public and private sectors. Alongside running the business, Jaki is also a profession... Show more

Michael Braun

Michael Braun

56 - verheiratet - 3 erwachsene Kinder - natur und insbesondere Berge verbunden.
mehr als 25 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich PeopleDevelopment und PeopleManagement (angestellt und selbstständig)
14 Jahre Geschäftsführer bei :verteko Unternehmen für systematische Personalentwicklung
6 Jahre Führungskraft Deutsche Telekom IT
Seit Anfang des Jahres unterstütze ich als CPO (Chief Passion Officer) der Passioneers GmbH mit all meiner Leidenschaft unsere Kunden neue, menschenzentrierte und nachhaltige Wege in der Unternehmensentwicklung zu gehen.

56 - verheiratet - 3 erwachsene Kinder - natur und insbesondere Berge verbunden. mehr als 25 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich PeopleDevelopment und PeopleManagement (angestellt und selbstständig) 14 Jahre Geschäftsführer bei :verteko Unternehmen für syst... Show more

Martin Op 't Land

Martin Op 't Land

Martin is gefascineerd door de vraag "hoe blijven verantwoordelijkheden in ketens helder?" Als lid van de Strafrechtketen-Architectuurraad ontwikkelde hij samen met ketenpartners de aanpak Handreiking KetenBusinessAnalyse (HKBA) voor het Ministerie van JenV. Martin past deze toe in veranderopgaven om te komen tot waardegericht ketendienstontwerp. Van huis uit wiskundige, en met ruime werkervaring in organisatie-ontwerp en informatievoorziening, promoveerde hij eerder op het ontwerp van nieuwe en wijzigende verantwoordelijkheden in ketens.

Martin is gefascineerd door de vraag "hoe blijven verantwoordelijkheden in ketens helder?" Als lid van de Strafrechtketen-Architectuurraad ontwikkelde hij samen met ketenpartners de aanpak Handreiking KetenBusinessAnalyse (HKBA) voor het Ministerie v... Show more

Sebastiano Armeli

Sebastiano Armeli

Sebastiano is an engineering leader passionate about helping others grow in their careers. Sebastiano is currently a Director of Engineering at Upwork, and over the years, he has led multiple teams at companies like Pinterest, Paypal, Snap, and Spotify in domains ranging from shopping and crypto to messaging, video creation, and ads. Sebastiano is an avid listener of leadership, management, and wellness podcasts.
Sebastiano received an MS in Software Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan and an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology.

Sebastiano is an engineering leader passionate about helping others grow in their careers. Sebastiano is currently a Director of Engineering at Upwork, and over the years, he has led multiple teams at companies like Pinterest, Paypal, Snap, and Spoti... Show more

Sri Kolagani

Sri Kolagani

Sri Kolagani is a Senior Engineering Manager of CRM applications at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including generative AI. He is responsible for shaping the application ecosystem by introducing innovative capabilities and delivering solutions that advance both productivity and operational effectiveness. Prior to joining Elastic, Kolagani held senior leadership positions across financial services, payments, healthcare, and cloud computing.

Sri Kolagani is a Senior Engineering Manager of CRM applications at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologie... Show more

Patrick Haston

Patrick Haston

Patrick has over 20 years of ERP experience, including five years at the Cabinet Office leading the government's centre of ERP expertise in advising the Shared Services Strategy.

Patrick has over 20 years of ERP experience, including five years at the Cabinet Office leading the government's centre of ERP expertise in advising the Shared Services Strategy. Show more

Patrick Heyde

Patrick Heyde

Patrick Heyde ist Azure Specialist für Microsoft und hat eine lange Azure, SharePoint und SQL Vergangen­heit. Seit 2007 arbeitet er bei Microsoft und war mehrfach Sprecher auf Kon­ferenzen. In Kunden­projekten findet man ihn immer wieder in den Themen­bereichen Azure, SharePoint und SQL Server wieder. Sein Spezialgebiet ist die Archi­tekturberatung und Auto­matisierung sowie die Themen Aufbau von Business-Modellen und deren Transformation und natürlich sein liebstes Thema „Neue verrückte Szenarien entwickeln, die einfach funktio­nieren, die sich keiner vorstellen kann, natürlich auf und mit Microsoft Azure“. In der Rolle des Business Lead verantwortet er das Azure Business rund um die Microsoft Partner Welt.

Patrick Heyde ist Azure Specialist für Microsoft und hat eine lange Azure, SharePoint und SQL Vergangen­heit. Seit 2007 arbeitet er bei Microsoft und war mehrfach Sprecher auf Kon­ferenzen. In Kunden­projekten findet man ihn immer wieder in den Theme... Show more

Astrid Ruppin

Astrid Ruppin

Diplom-Soziologin und Betriebsinformatikerin
2002 - 2014: Consultant für die Bereitstellung von Websites und die Einführung von Intranets und IT-Trainerin
Seit April 2014 bei WBS GRUPPE als Digital Experience Managerin
- Projektteam Einführung eines Social Intranets
- Interne Kommunikation
- Projektleitung Einführung Microsoft 365 im Unternehmen
- Microsoft 365 Cloud Navigator

Diplom-Soziologin und Betriebsinformatikerin 2002 - 2014: Consultant für die Bereitstellung von Websites und die Einführung von Intranets und IT-Trainerin Seit April 2014 bei WBS GRUPPE als Digital Experience Managerin - Projektteam Einführung ein... 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

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

Mira Vasic

Mira Vasic

Dr. ing. Mira Vasic is a serial entrepreneur who helps individuals develop their leadership skills and companies become truly diverse and inclusive. She is an expert on topics of gender diversity and leadership. Mira is a frequently asked international keynote speaker and was teaching international EMBA courses for Geneva Business School and Politecnico di Milano Business School. She is a Senior Partner and co-owner of ‘In Touch Female Leadership & Career Academy’ and founder of femlinq digital professional network for expat women.
In the past ten years, she has been working as a researcher and consultant for both commercial and governmental sectors in Serbia, Spain, Greece, Italy and the Netherlands. She also holds a PhD in Structural Engineering from Politecnico di Milano (2015) and fluently speaks 4 languages. Her value is her enthusiastic approach and her great sense of humour.
Mira works as a consultant for about 80 companies per year and 3.000+ people attends her workshops and keynotes every year.

Dr. ing. Mira Vasic is a serial entrepreneur who helps individuals develop their leadership skills and companies become truly diverse and inclusive. She is an expert on topics of gender diversity and leadership. Mira is a frequently asked internation... Show more

Jason Stryker

Jason Stryker

Jason is a engineering leader with extensive experience implementing Kubernetes and Cloud Native technology in highly regulated environments. As the Community of Practice lead for Kubernetes at Capital One, he exudes a deep passion for open source and community governance models exemplified by CNCF hosted projects.

Jason is a engineering leader with extensive experience implementing Kubernetes and Cloud Native technology in highly regulated environments. As the Community of Practice lead for Kubernetes at Capital One, he exudes a deep passion for open source an... Show more

Chinmaya Naik

Chinmaya Naik

Biography for Sessionize Profile

🚀 Innovator | Entrepreneur | Product Leader | AI Enthusiast

With a proven track record of transforming bold ideas into successful products, I am a passionate entrepreneur and product manager with a unique blend of expertise in design, technology, and business management. Currently spearheading AI product development at ImmverseAI, I bring a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, startup innovations, and building cutting-edge solutions.

🏆 Awards & Achievements:
I’ve earned 350+ awards and recognitions, including global accolades like the Ericsson Innovation Award and the Microsoft Imagine Cup, and represented India at prestigious global platforms such as the Dubai Expo 2020. My entrepreneurial journey has seen me win national and international competitions, including the KPMG Ideation Challenge and the TiE University Global Pitch Competition.

📚 Academic Excellence:
An Academic Gold Medalist, I’ve published three tech research papers and hold titles like the "Achievers Award" and "Scholarship Holder for PG Diploma".

🌐 Global Exposure & Impact:
From the Smart India Hackathon to ideation challenges by Microsoft, KPMG, and Ericsson, I’ve consistently showcased my ability to innovate, execute, and deliver impactful solutions.

🎓 Learning & Growth:
I’ve actively engaged in enriching learning cohorts, including the "DAAD Innovation Week", "IECT Summer School", and "iB Hubs Startup School", which have shaped my approach to innovation and entrepreneurship.

💡 Core Interests & Expertise:
My heart lies at the intersection of entrepreneurship, startup innovations, design thinking, business strategy, and artificial intelligence. I’m dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators through engaging sessions, hands-on insights, and actionable strategies.

🔗 Why Choose Me as a Speaker?
I bring energy, insights, and real-world stories from my journey of winning global competitions, launching tech startups, and leading AI-driven innovations. Whether it’s about navigating the startup ecosystem, designing impactful products, or unlocking the potential of AI, my sessions are tailored to inspire, inform, and ignite creativity in audiences.

Let’s innovate, inspire, and impact—together!

Biography for Sessionize Profile 🚀 Innovator | Entrepreneur | Product Leader | AI Enthusiast With a proven track record of transforming bold ideas into successful products, I am a passionate entrepreneur and product manager with a unique ble... Show more

Anamika Raman

Anamika Raman

Growth Coach for professionals and Businesses | Startup Mentor | Scaling Impact-Driven Leadership Without Burnout | International Keynote Speaker | Peak Performance for Leaders in AI age

Growth Coach for professionals and Businesses | Startup Mentor | Scaling Impact-Driven Leadership Without Burnout | International Keynote Speaker | Peak Performance for Leaders in AI age Show more

Rasagy Sharma

Rasagy Sharma

Hi, I’m Rasagy Sharma. I love making data meaningful, and I’ve spent 12+ years leading design teams & building data-heavy products.

I currently head the design team for DataLabs at Capital One, and was earlier heading the design team at Gramener. I’ve designed apps & data visualizations at large orgs like Microsoft & Barclays, and been one of the first designers at early-stage startups like Sundial, Mapbox (Data team) & Capillary Technologies.

In my free time, I love to make sense of knowledge through sketchnoting, create art using data & code, and support design communities through speaking, teaching & volunteering. I’m an Adjunct Assistant Professor at IDC, IIT Bombay, and I regularly teach for NID’s M.Des. in Information Design program (my alma mater).

I’m currently diving deep into design leadership & knowledge management, and I’m passionate about data visualization, cartography, creative coding & sketchnoting.

Hi, I’m Rasagy Sharma. I love making data meaningful, and I’ve spent 12+ years leading design teams & building data-heavy products. I currently head the design team for DataLabs at Capital One, and was earlier heading the design team at Gramener. ... Show more

Michael Zettl

Michael Zettl

Michael is a highly experienced consultant and project manager with nearly 20 years of hands-on expertise in ERP implementations, Business Intelligence, and Modern Workplace projects.

In addition to his project work, Michael has held leadership roles with responsibility for building and managing high-performing consulting teams. His focus is on combining deep practical experience with strong methodological skills—holding certifications in Requirements Engineering, Change Management, SCRUM, and more.

He has particular expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft 365, as well as Insightsoftware Jet Reports and Jet Analytics. Within the ERP space, his focus areas include Finance, Supply Chain Management, and E-Commerce.

He is passionate about bridging the gap between technology, people, and process, with a strong emphasis on user adoption and long-term project success.

Michael is a highly experienced consultant and project manager with nearly 20 years of hands-on expertise in ERP implementations, Business Intelligence, and Modern Workplace projects. In addition to his project work, Michael has held leadership ro... Show more

Vanjikumaran Sivajothy

Vanjikumaran Sivajothy

Vanji is a Senior Manager - Software Architecture and Engineering at a Fortune 500 company and a committer for the Apache Synapse Project. He spearheads a team of engineers to design and develop an API and Developer Experience. He is also a veteran in the integration space and contributed to many open-source projects in the industry.

Vanji is a Senior Manager - Software Architecture and Engineering at a Fortune 500 company and a committer for the Apache Synapse Project. He spearheads a team of engineers to design and develop an API and Developer Experience. He is also a veteran i... Show more

Angelo Dejaeghere

Angelo Dejaeghere

Started as .net developer almost 20 years ago. today i am working as a .Net Architect / coach with Noest

Started as .net developer almost 20 years ago. today i am working as a .Net Architect / coach with Noest Show more

Molly Rupert-Sullivan

Molly Rupert-Sullivan

Molly Rupert-Sullivan was the Global Adoption Lead for one of the earliest and largest Microsoft Copilot deployments, starting with early access and rolling out over 100,000 licenses. She now leads Change and Adoption efforts for Guidehouse, powering an AI-enabled workforce and advanced innovations for clients. Molly advises clients across industries and geographies on how to strategically position AI to maximize value.

Molly Rupert-Sullivan was the Global Adoption Lead for one of the earliest and largest Microsoft Copilot deployments, starting with early access and rolling out over 100,000 licenses. She now leads Change and Adoption efforts for Guidehouse, powering... Show more

Martin Mazur

Martin Mazur

Martin is a technical advisor and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in the field.

Martin's helps organizations bridge the communication gap between tech and business by guiding and inspiring people. Over his long tenure as a consultant, he has worked with organizations of different sizes and industries, taking on many different roles. This has given him a unique perspective on software, people, and organizations that he leverages today to help teams deliver products customers love.

Ultimately, Martin believes technology is a powerful tool and is passionate about wielding it in a way that positively impacts the world.

Martin is a technical advisor and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in the field. Martin's helps organizations bridge the communication gap between tech and business by guiding and inspiring people. Over his long tenure as a consul... Show more

Alexis Monville

Alexis Monville

I’m Alexis Monville, Co-Founder of Pearlside, a consultancy at the forefront of fostering sustainable and high-impact teams and organizations. My mission at Pearlside is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Emerging Leadership—a dynamic approach designed to cultivate leadership qualities naturally within every level of an organization. This approach is tailored for individuals and teams at any stage of their growth journey, from energetic startups to well-established enterprises.

With a rich background as the former Chief of Staff to the CTO at Red Hat, I’ve mastered the intricacies of nurturing environments that excel in open-source innovation and collaborative success. My dedication to continuous improvement and organizational transformation is captured in my publications: “Changing Your Team From The Inside” (2018) and “I am a Software Engineer and I am in Charge” (2020).

Beyond writing, I’m an enthusiastic speaker, engaging audiences on topics of leadership, organizational culture, and the transformative power of embracing change, particularly within the realm of software development.

I’m Alexis Monville, Co-Founder of Pearlside, a consultancy at the forefront of fostering sustainable and high-impact teams and organizations. My mission at Pearlside is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Emerging Leadership—a dynamic approach design... 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

Mark Smith

Mark Smith

Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker.

Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker. Show more

David Louis Hollembaek

David Louis Hollembaek

David has worked across the globe in varying industries from Fiserv to LiSci. The only thing he likes more than a smooth Agile-led project, is a data-driven smooth Agile-led project.

David has worked across the globe in varying industries from Fiserv to LiSci. The only thing he likes more than a smooth Agile-led project, is a data-driven smooth Agile-led project. Show more

Igor Lysenko

Igor Lysenko

Igor is an expert in technical solutions and software engineering challenges with more than 15 years of industry experience. Being software engineer, technical lead, software architect and finally business leader for about 10 years in addition to engineering functions, Igor is actively engaged in solving client’s technical problems, facilitating business relationships and organizing technical supervision of client’s projects.

Igor is an expert in technical solutions and software engineering challenges with more than 15 years of industry experience. Being software engineer, technical lead, software architect and finally business leader for about 10 years in addition to eng... Show more

Sarah Warren

Sarah Warren

Sarah Warren is an entrepreneur based in Tallahassee, Florida, with a distinguished background in law and public finance. For more than ten years, she represented local governments and special taxing districts, guiding clients through complex bond financing transactions and infrastructure development projects. Her career has been defined by a reputation for practical legal solutions, strong business insight, and the ability to navigate intricate public finance matters. Today, Sarah applies her expertise to independent ventures she operates alongside her husband, Gabe.

Originally from Aspen, Colorado, Sarah graduated from Aspen High School in 2002 before attending Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Communications, graduating cum laude in 2006. During her time at Rollins, she was an active member and president of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She later attended Vanderbilt University Law School, earning her Juris Doctor in 2010, serving as Associate Editor of the Environmental Journal, and gaining valuable experience through the International Law Practice Clinic.

Sarah began her career at American Express in 2011, excelling in corporate account business development and ranking among the company’s top performers. In 2013, she returned to law as counsel for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, where she focused on community planning and strategic business development. This role deepened her knowledge of government operations and laid the foundation for her specialization in special districts.

In 2014, she joined Hopping Green & Sams, P.A., becoming a shareholder and working extensively with community development districts, stewardship districts, and real estate developers. She advised on public bidding, infrastructure construction, and tax-exempt bond financing. In 2022, Sarah joined Bryant Miller Olive P.A., continuing her work in public finance and collaborating with local governments, underwriters, and industry leaders to bring critical projects to fruition.

Outside of her professional achievements, Sarah Warren is active in the Urban Land Institute, contributing to leadership initiatives and educational outreach. A lifelong equestrian, she competed nationally, co-founded the Rollins College Equestrian Team, and continues to ride for pleasure. She also enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, and creative writing, pursuits that reflect her passion for both the outdoors and intellectual exploration.

Sarah Warren is an entrepreneur based in Tallahassee, Florida, with a distinguished background in law and public finance. For more than ten years, she represented local governments and special taxing districts, guiding clients through complex bond fi... Show more

Viktor Hatfaludi

Viktor Hatfaludi

On a mission to change discovery from a stage to a predictable process 🏆

🔍 Highlights:

I’ve helped Bitrise (YC W17) scale from $3M to $22M ARR:

1️⃣ starting as their Founding Sales Rep closing deals worth less than 3k USD to begin with

2️⃣ proving that we can close 40k+ deals too in my first 3 months, and

3️⃣ landing deals up to 400k as an Enterprise Account Executive.

4️⃣ In my last year at Bitrise I was promoted to lead the EMEA Account Executive team. Ended up growing them from 2 to 9 sales reps during my tenure.

In this time I’ve seen the Sales team grow from 1 to 50+ people and the GTM team scale from less than 5 to 100+ people.

💡 Bitrise wasn’t the first company I’ve had success at either.

Prior to joining:

1️⃣ I was among the top 10% of Sellers at Keyence, one of the largest Private companies globally with a world-class Sales team, and

2️⃣ stabilised the revenue flow of a new Value Added Reseller within 6 months as their Founding Sales Rep.

💡 What now?

🏆 I still love training and mentoring Sales reps and wanted a way to do that without having to deal with corporate politics. So I started my own Sales Consultancy.

On a mission to change discovery from a stage to a predictable process 🏆 🔍 Highlights: I’ve helped Bitrise (YC W17) scale from $3M to $22M ARR: 1️⃣ starting as their Founding Sales Rep closing deals worth less than 3k USD to begin with ... Show more

Juanita Vorster

Juanita Vorster

Juanita has a soft spot for overwhelmed entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs and other business leaders ... she used to feel overwhelmed all the time as well!

​These days, she runs her 7-figure business without sleepless nights, without burning out every quarter, and with enough time and energy for family, health and volunteer opportunities.

Juanita is also the author of a number of articles in highly respected publications, a regular guest on business podcasts and a former radio programme host.

On stage, on air, in boardrooms and in lecture rooms Juanita combines her "old millenial" energy with the tried and tested fundamentals that underpin her success to help leaders regain the passion, courage and energy they had when they first started out in business.

Juanita has a soft spot for overwhelmed entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs and other business leaders ... she used to feel overwhelmed all the time as well! ​These days, she runs her 7-figure business without sleepless nights, without burning ou... Show more

Björn Freter

Björn Freter

Sagen, was Sache ist. Machen, was nötig ist.

Björn spricht über mutige Strategien jenseits klassischer Transformation, moderne Führung und Verantwortung in digitalen Zeiten. Seine Perspektive: Wandel beginnt mit Klarheit - nicht mit PowerPoint.
Statt alte Systeme mühsam zu modernisieren, setzt Björn mit Whiskey Tango Foxtrot auf substanzielle Veränderungsprozesse. Nach dem Exit von sum.cumo wurde alles hinterfragt - von Technologie bis Führung.
Heute steht Whiskey Tango Foxtrot für Klarheit, Verantwortung und echte Innovationsfreiheit. Kein Transformations-Sprech, sondern ehrliche Arbeit mit Wirkung -  kein Sprint, sondern ein Marathon.
Auch im Geschäftsmodell: Co-Investments statt Investorenlogik. Partner:innen mit Unternehmergeist statt Renditedruck: für gemeinsame Ziele und maximale Gestaltungsfreiheit.
Diesen Ansatz bringt Björn auch in andere Unternehmen: als Impulsgeber, Sparringspartner und Mitgestalter. Ob Neugründung oder Reorganisation, mit Björn entstehen aus Mut, Erfahrung und Klarheit zukunftsfähige Modelle, die wirken.
Als Speaker spricht Björn über mutige Strategien jenseits klassischer Transformation, unternehmerische Verantwortung und moderne Formen der Zusammenarbeit. Praxisnah, meinungsstark und mit klarem Blick für das, was Unternehmen heute (und morgen) wirklich weiterbringt.

Key Facts & Werdegang

Beginn als Angestellter: Startete seine Karriere in einer klassischen Angestelltenposition.

Aufstieg zum Angestellten-Manager: Übernahm früh Verantwortung und leitete strategische Projekte.

Gründung von sum.cumo: Björn baute ein Tech-Unternehmen auf, das zum Marktführer in der digitalen Transformation für Versicherungen und Lotterien wurde.
Prägende Unternehmenskultur: In zehn Jahren verließ keine einzige Person freiwillig das Unternehmen: ein Beleg für Björn’s Führungskompetenz.

Verkauf an Sapiens: Erfolgreicher Exit mit knapp 250 Mitarbeitenden an den US-Börsenkonzern Sapiens, den zweitgrößten Anbieter von Versicherungssoftware weltweit.
Reinvestition und neue Projekte: Aufbau der Emilia Rechtsschutz AG (Schweiz) und der Technologie-Unternehmen Whiskey Tango Foxtrot GmbH in Hamburg.

Mehrheitsgesellschafter: Führt heute zwei profitable Unternehmen mit über 70 Mitarbeitenden und klarer strategischer Ausrichtung.

Wer ist Björn?

Björn baut keine Luftschlösser, sondern tragfähige Modelle. Mit jahrzehntelanger Erfahrung in der Tech-Branche und einem klaren Verständnis für die Herausforderungen der digitalen Welt steht er für robuste Strategien und nachhaltigen Erfolg.

Seine Perspektiven:

Erfolg mit Substanz: Björn setzt auf belastbare Geschäftsmodelle statt kurzfristiger Effekte. Erfahrung trifft Pragmatismus.
Teamarbeit als Schlüssel: Langfristiger Erfolg basiert für ihn auf einer starken Teamdynamik, die von Vertrauen, Transparenz und Verantwortungsbewusstsein geprägt ist.
Technologie trifft Zweck: Kein Tech-Hype. Sondern sinnvoller Einsatz, der echten Mehrwert schafft- Für Kunden, Nutzer:innen und das ganze Team.
Digitalisierung in anspruchsvollen Branchen: Ob Versicherungen, Lotterien oder staatliche Akteure: Björn weiß, wie man Digitalisierung in sensiblen und komplexen Umfeldern wirkungsvoll umsetzt.

Warum Björn?
Björn vereint unternehmerische Tiefe mit einem feinen Gespür für Timing, Ton und Thema. Er spricht, wie er führt: klar, unprätentiös, mit Haltung - und immer mit einer Prise pointierter Gelassenheit.
Wer ihm zuhört, erlebt keine Folien-Schlacht, sondern kluge Impulse mit Substanz. Ernst in der Sache, leicht in der Form - und garantiert nie langweilig.
Und: Er redet nicht nur über Erfolg. Er hat ihn selbst gebaut.
Vom ersten Angestelltenjob über den erfolgreichen Exit bis zur Neugründung: Björn kennt die unternehmerische Realität von innen.
Was er sagt, hat Gewicht - weil es auf echter Erfahrung basiert.

Sagen, was Sache ist. Machen, was nötig ist. Björn spricht über mutige Strategien jenseits klassischer Transformation, moderne Führung und Verantwortung in digitalen Zeiten. Seine Perspektive: Wandel beginnt mit Klarheit - nicht mit PowerPoint. ... Show more

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