Business & Management

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

Adam Anderson

Adam Anderson

Co-Founder & CEO, ThreatCaptain

About Adam
Adam Anderson is a cybersecurity greybeard, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of ThreatCaptain—a platform teaching Managed Service Providers (MSPs) how to sell cybersecurity with business clarity instead of fear.

With over two decades of experience and multiple successful exits, Adam helps MSPs shift from reacting to threats to leading conversations with business value. His frameworks empower teams to connect cybersecurity spending to real financial outcomes—turning risk reduction into a story of ROI, growth, and executive alignment.

Co-Founder & CEO, ThreatCaptain About Adam Adam Anderson is a cybersecurity greybeard, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of ThreatCaptain—a platform teaching Managed Service Providers (MSPs) how to sell cybersecurity with business clarity inste... Show more

Sean Farmar

Sean Farmar

With over 25 years of experience, Sean Farmar specializes in providing simple solutions for complex business requirements applying SOA and distributed computing principles inspired by Udi Dahan.

Sean runs Bosca Software Solutions Ltd. a boutique consulting company providing management and technical consulting related to product software engineering, custom project delivery, and training.

With over 25 years of experience, Sean Farmar specializes in providing simple solutions for complex business requirements applying SOA and distributed computing principles inspired by Udi Dahan. Sean runs Bosca Software Solutions Ltd. a boutique c... Show more

Emanuele Moscato

Emanuele Moscato

I spent several years working in large companies in different areas (business development, marketing, sourcing, organization, digital innovation) measuring myself in different fields, from software simulation and validation, to strategic sourcing and finally to organizational methodologies. In these experiences I was able to put into practice what I learned in my studies and learn new things using my ability to see and my propensity to think out of the box. Now is the time to help companies improve themselves by providing them with an external, competent and sometimes visionary, point of view. That's why I decided to take care of companies, and even before the people who make them live, from outside as a consultant.

I spent several years working in large companies in different areas (business development, marketing, sourcing, organization, digital innovation) measuring myself in different fields, from software simulation and validation, to strategic sourcing and... Show more

Michael Baeyens

Michael Baeyens

A reference in the world of design and product, creator of La Conf Qui Tue Le Game, and a key contributor to the rise of user- and product-centered culture at France Télévisions for over 10 years, Michael Baeyens (“Mitch”) is currently National Director of Product and Design Practices at eXalt, leading a community of more than 200 product and design professionals (since June 2024).

Following the success of Human After All — closing keynote at UX Conf 2023 (800+ attendees) and subsequently performed 8 times across France for a total audience of over 3,500 — Mitch established himself as a distinctive voice on the ethical, cultural and strategic impacts of AI, drawing a parallel between the career of Daft Punk and our relationship with automation, robotics and generative systems.

Since then, he has created and delivered two major conferences:

UI0 – Interface Zero: The Rise of Invisible Products in the Age of AI,
an exploration of how AI agents are reshaping product design by shifting from user-facing interfaces to products designed for agent-consumers. The talk examines the deep impact of this paradigm shift on design and product roles, methods and responsibilities. UI0 has been presented more than 16 times across France and internationally (including LPC Paris and PMF Zurich), reaching over 8,000 attendees and generating more than 8,000 video views.

FAMOUS – Lessons Learned on Brand, Values and Resilience from the Most Iconic (and Maybe the Most Underrated) Product of Our Times (FLUPA 2025),
a cultural and strategic analysis of Taylor Swift’s career as a product ecosystem, extracting concrete lessons on brand consistency, long-term vision, value systems and resilience that modern product teams can apply to their own work.

Recognized for mastering the art of storytelling, Mitch brings audiences along through a distinctive mix of sharp insight, humor, personal anecdotes and pop culture references. Sitting at the intersection of strategic planning, design leadership and product expertise, he delivers talks that are both intellectually rigorous and highly engaging — making him an unmissable speaker on the future of product, design and culture in the age of AI.

A reference in the world of design and product, creator of La Conf Qui Tue Le Game, and a key contributor to the rise of user- and product-centered culture at France Télévisions for over 10 years, Michael Baeyens (“Mitch”) is currently National Direc... Show more

Kai Koenig

Kai Koenig

Software Architect and Engineering Lead with 20+ years building and scaling web and mobile platforms. I specialise in JVM-based backend systems, mobile development (Android, Flutter), and the architecture that connects them.

Most recently, I led the architectural transition of a global online dating platform from legacy monoliths to .NET microservices with React frontends, while continuing to operate the existing JVM-based API platform serving over 1 billion interactions per month. I also introduced an AI-assisted software engineering program, integrating tools like Cursor and AI agents into team workflows. I lead distributed engineering teams, own DevOps pipelines, and bridge the gap between product strategy and technical execution.

My work spans hands-on development, system design, and team leadership, often all three simultaneously. I'm equally comfortable debugging a race condition in production, designing a multi-region deployment strategy, or mentoring engineers through a complex refactor.

I run my consulting practice through Ventego Creative, which has allowed me to work with organisations ranging from startups to enterprises including Vodafone, Citibank, Siemens, Cupid Media, Raygun, and DistroKid. I also maintain several open-source SDKs (Android, Flutter, Ruby, Python, Node) for Raygun's error tracking platform.

Beyond client work, I'm an active conference speaker (Droidcon, Android Makers, CFCamp, and others), a technology writer for European IT publications, and have been co-organising community meetup groups since the start of my career. I hold a Master's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science and am currently pursuing a Master's in Data Science.

Software Architect and Engineering Lead with 20+ years building and scaling web and mobile platforms. I specialise in JVM-based backend systems, mobile development (Android, Flutter), and the architecture that connects them. Most recently, I led t... Show more

Michael Victor

Michael Victor

I am a Consultant in Data Engineering and Data Science, passionate about solving complex data challenges and enabling businesses to leverage the power of analytics. With over a decade of professional experience, I specialise in designing scalable data pipelines, optimizing work flows, and building predictive models that drive strategic decision-making.

I am a Consultant in Data Engineering and Data Science, passionate about solving complex data challenges and enabling businesses to leverage the power of analytics. With over a decade of professional experience, I specialise in designing scalable dat... Show more

Caroline Benefield

Caroline Benefield

Caroline Benefield Weeks is a wife, stepmom, avid collector of hobbies, and freelance digital marketing consultant living in Atlanta. After a long career in nonprofit and higher education communications, Caroline pivoted to a career as a romance author before opening her boutique marketing agency, Southern Grit Digital. When she's not nerding out over audience segmentation and storytelling, she can be found hiking and trail running across the Southeast, learning ever more fiber arts, and planning her next national park visit.

Caroline Benefield Weeks is a wife, stepmom, avid collector of hobbies, and freelance digital marketing consultant living in Atlanta. After a long career in nonprofit and higher education communications, Caroline pivoted to a career as a romance auth... Show more

Rahul Prasad

Rahul Prasad

As the founder of RSTech Softwares, an innovative IT solutions provider, I combine entrepreneurial drive with deep technical expertise. I’m passionate about helping businesses grow through technology, and my leadership in app development and IT services has helped various industries streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and scale efficiently.

Leading a talented team of professionals, I prioritize creating a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation thrive. I’m committed to continuous learning and fostering a workplace that supports professional development and teamwork.

Public speaking is another area where I find fulfillment. I’ve had the privilege of speaking at conferences and panels, sharing insights on how technology is reshaping industries, and motivating others to embrace the digital future.

I’m always open to connecting with entrepreneurs, industry peers, or anyone interested in technology and innovation. Let’s explore how we can shape the future of IT together!

As the founder of RSTech Softwares, an innovative IT solutions provider, I combine entrepreneurial drive with deep technical expertise. I’m passionate about helping businesses grow through technology, and my leadership in app development and IT servi... Show more

Steve Pereira

Steve Pereira

Steve Pereira has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, build and release engineering, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. After shifting to consulting large enterprises on value stream performance improvement, he created Flow Engineering to make value stream mapping simple, quick, and actionable. He serves as lead consultant for Visible Flow Consulting, as a board advisor to the Value Stream Management Consortium, Chair of the OASIS Value Stream Management Interoperability technical committee, and co-founder of the Flow Collective to bring flow-focused professionals together.

Learn more about his work at https://visible.is

Steve Pereira has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, build and release engineering, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. After shifting to consulting large en... Show more

Juan Reséndiz

Juan Reséndiz

Software engineer, Devops, Platform Engineer - I do code for food.

I've been working for 13 years and I love teaching, learning and creating solutions focused on maintainability, resilience and availability.

I'm working as Principal Software Engineer @ Kavak (Core Platform), for Cloud and Platform business unit leading Developer Experience track.

Software engineer, Devops, Platform Engineer - I do code for food. I've been working for 13 years and I love teaching, learning and creating solutions focused on maintainability, resilience and availability. I'm working as Principal Software E... Show more

Simon Qualmann

Simon Qualmann

Simon Qualmann ist Corporate Learning Coach, Dozent an der Hochschule Diploma (Wirtschaftspsychologie) und Gesellschafter der [lernglust], die Unternehmen bei der Adoption von Microsoft 365 und den Veränderungen im „neuen Normal“ begleitet. Zudem leitet er auch die WissensFensterchen GmbH, die über ihre App strukturierte Lernansätze anbietet. Als digitaler Nomade kennt auch er Chancen und Herausforderungen eines ortsunabhängigen und global vernetzten Lifestyles.

Simon Qualmann ist Corporate Learning Coach, Dozent an der Hochschule Diploma (Wirtschaftspsychologie) und Gesellschafter der [lernglust], die Unternehmen bei der Adoption von Microsoft 365 und den Veränderungen im „neuen Normal“ begleitet. Zudem lei... Show more

Dorcas Ndung'u

Dorcas Ndung'u

Founder and product builder documenting the journey from idea to execution.
I share practical lessons on starting, validating, and building real products, the good, the bad and the ugly.

Founder and product builder documenting the journey from idea to execution. I share practical lessons on starting, validating, and building real products, the good, the bad and the ugly. Show more

Tasha Belle

Tasha Belle

I’m Tasha Cyril, a hospitality leader, multi-unit restaurateur, and customer service educator with 15+ years of experience building culture-driven dining concepts. Originally from St. Lucia, I began my career in New York City at Negril Chelsea, learning the fundamentals of hospitality from the ground up before going on to co-own and operate venues in Kingston, Jamaica and St. Lucia.

Now based in Atlanta, I’m the owner and operator behind Ms. Icey’s Kitchen & Bar, Apt 4B Atlanta, Belle & Lily’s Caribbean Brunch House, and J’ouvert Caribbean Kitchen & Bar. My work is rooted in one mission: creating unforgettable guest experiences through elevated service, strong team culture, and immersive storytelling through food, music, and visuals.

I’m also a certified meditation instructor and the author of Beginning With Myself (2015), bringing a unique perspective on emotional intelligence, leadership, and resilience in high-pressure industries. I’ve been featured in Atlanta Magazine, Bon Appétit, Eater, Food & Wine, and Simply Buckhead, and have spoken as a panelist for the Atlanta BeltLine business breakfast, Invest Atlanta small business features, and Atlanta-based “Temperature Check” panels.

My talks focus on customer experience, hospitality leadership, operational excellence, and building community-centered brands that last.

I’m Tasha Cyril, a hospitality leader, multi-unit restaurateur, and customer service educator with 15+ years of experience building culture-driven dining concepts. Originally from St. Lucia, I began my career in New York City at Negril Chelsea, learn... Show more

JL Verboomen

JL Verboomen

Born in Pointe Claire, Quebec, Jean Louis (JL) has undergraduate degrees in Computer Science from Concordia University. He also has his MSc in Statistics from Queens University and an MBA from the John Molson School of Business.

After working in the public sector early in his career, JL moved into the private sector by joining Rogers Communications in 1996 where he focused heavily on database development, reporting and Customer analytics in the wireless industry. JL was recruited to join MT&T (Now Aliant), and enjoyed success in a number of roles of increasing responsibility. In fact, in 2000 JL was made a Computerworld Smithsonian Laureate for advancements made in business applications of data science.

During this time, his work was featured in various industry publications – Including being featured in the cover story of SAS Exec Solutions magazine.

Since that time, JL has taken on increasingly more senior positions in analytics, data science, and consulting across a variety of industries such as retail, automotive, finance and gaming. During this time JL has also been an adjunct professor at Mount Saint Vincent University and Georgian College. His teaching dossier includes courses in Data Science, AI, Statistics, and MIS.

JL is now a VP of Business Solutions with Massive Insights - A leading Canadian Analytics and AI consultancy. JL posts three articles per week on Linkedin, covering a wide range of AI and analytical topics.

JL lives in Toronto, Ontario with his wife and son and is an active volunteer in numerous charitable and educational organizations across both Canada and the US.

Born in Pointe Claire, Quebec, Jean Louis (JL) has undergraduate degrees in Computer Science from Concordia University. He also has his MSc in Statistics from Queens University and an MBA from the John Molson School of Business. After working in... Show more

Arthur Kaza

Arthur Kaza

Senior Data Scientist with over 7 years of experience - Google Developer Expert AI - Founder of YeToo Tech - Over 8 AI Products launch for banks - AI integration FinTechs specialist - Credit scoring loan AI Systems conception experience - Engineering Management - Africa Tech ecosystems experience - Techs African Communities Experience - Over 100 persons mentored in central and east Africa

Senior Data Scientist with over 7 years of experience - Google Developer Expert AI - Founder of YeToo Tech - Over 8 AI Products launch for banks - AI integration FinTechs specialist - Credit scoring loan AI Systems conception experience - Engineering... Show more

Philipp Kersting

Philipp Kersting

Philipp Kersting ist unabhängiger Green-IT-Berater. Er coacht Manager und Mitarbeitende in IT, Fachbereich und Controlling und setzt sich für geringere IT-Kosten und -Emissionen ein. Er ist ein sehr erfahrener IT‘ler, zertifizierter FinOps Practitioner und Auditor für den Blauen Engel für Software.

Philipp Kersting ist unabhängiger Green-IT-Berater. Er coacht Manager und Mitarbeitende in IT, Fachbereich und Controlling und setzt sich für geringere IT-Kosten und -Emissionen ein. Er ist ein sehr erfahrener IT‘ler, zertifizierter FinOps Practition... Show more

Shirin Salemnia

Shirin Salemnia

Shirin is a thought leader, tech pioneer, and media innovator. As Founder of WhizGirls Academy and PlayWerks, she empowers young women to code, create, and lead with confidence. A TEDx speaker, USC professor, and award-winning visionary, Shirin inspires the next generation of innovators through technology, entrepreneurship, and storytelling.

Shirin is a thought leader, tech pioneer, and media innovator. As Founder of WhizGirls Academy and PlayWerks, she empowers young women to code, create, and lead with confidence. A TEDx speaker, USC professor, and award-winning visionary, Shirin inspi... Show more

Sara Chambers

Sara Chambers

Sara Chambers is a brand strategist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and the CEO of Elly and Nora Creative, a full-service agency that builds brave, bold, brag-worthy brands for entrepreneurs who are ready to lead with purpose and power. With a background in marketing, PR, and communications for nonprofits and a variety of personal and lifestyle brands, Sara has spent nearly two decades helping thought leaders clarify their message, amplify their mission, and own their space. She’s also the founder of Chicks Who Give a Hoot, a nonprofit mobilizing women entrepreneurs as a force for good through media, mentorship, and community.

Sara Chambers is a brand strategist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and the CEO of Elly and Nora Creative, a full-service agency that builds brave, bold, brag-worthy brands for entrepreneurs who are ready to lead with purpose and power. With a ba... Show more

Nils Rhode

Nils Rhode

Nils is a Chief Technology Officer with extensive experience in leading digital transformation initiatives and delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions in cloud and SaaS environments. He possesses expertise in AWS and serverless technologies, with a strong understanding of cloud computing, streamlining processes, and increasing efficiency for clients. Nils has an huge background leading multiple global teams and excels in technology strategy, solution engineering, and agile product management. Nils has a successful track record of delivering Go-Lives for SaaS applications and has led several organizational and technology transformation programs.

Nils is a Chief Technology Officer with extensive experience in leading digital transformation initiatives and delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions in cloud and SaaS environments. He possesses expertise in AWS and serverless technologies, wi... Show more

Rafik Mekki

Rafik Mekki

Rafik MEKKI
Senior Agile Coach & Trainer
Leadership Catalyst & Speaker
Creator & Co-Writer Of Infinity Guide

Rafik MEKKI Senior Agile Coach & Trainer Leadership Catalyst & Speaker Creator & Co-Writer Of Infinity Guide Show more

Fabian Walther

Fabian Walther

Fabian Kretzer is an architect and developer at INNOQ who likes everything around motivating development teams by making them successful. He thinks, that you need to consider organisational aspects at least to the same degree as technical tools. Working in the JVM ecosystem for over a decade he still feels at home there and he is a strong advocate for continuous delivery.

Fabian Kretzer is an architect and developer at INNOQ who likes everything around motivating development teams by making them successful. He thinks, that you need to consider organisational aspects at least to the same degree as technical tools. Work... Show more

Antonio Lorente Redondo

Antonio Lorente Redondo

Industrial Engineer by profession with a Master’s in Project Management, and a firm believer in optimal project management and Agile methodologies. Since beginning my career in 2010, I have participated in various international projects, with three years in Panama as the most significant experience, along with shorter assignments in Latin America and Mauritania. Whether applying PMI® or Agile methodologies, depending on client needs, my blended profile grants me a comprehensive view of each framework, enabling the optimization of their use and drawing insights on what works best in different sectors and industries.

In addition to my Master’s in Project Management, I hold the following certifications, which support my candidacy as a speaker:

• SAFe® 6 Release Train Engineer (2024)
• Certified Blockchain Expert (2023)
• SAFe® 5 Product Manager / Product Owner (2022)
• SAFe® 5 Scrum Master (2020)
• Agile Coach Profesional Certificate (CertiProf®) (2019)
• DevOps Culture Certified Trainer (2019)
• Product Owner Profesional Certificate (CertiProf®) (2017)
• Scrum Master Profesional Certificate (CertiProf®) (2016)
• Project Manager Professional (PMI®) (2012)

Industrial Engineer by profession with a Master’s in Project Management, and a firm believer in optimal project management and Agile methodologies. Since beginning my career in 2010, I have participated in various international projects, with three y... Show more

Erik de Bos

Erik de Bos

Erik de Bos is an Agile Leader, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach with over a decade of experience helping organisations improve their effectiveness, foster employee well-being, and adapt to a complex world. He is an expert in enhancing team performance, fostering continuous learning, and aligning daily work with strategic goals.

Erik shares insights through talks and articles and has developed several tools, including "The Purpose & Roadmap Template" and "The Sprint Goal Template," and co-created "James the Evil Stakeholder," a card game designed to help teams learn how to deal with difficult stakeholders.

Erik also enjoys jogging, cooking, photography, and music, hobbies he sees as a way to express creativity and find flow.

Erik de Bos is an Agile Leader, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach with over a decade of experience helping organisations improve their effectiveness, foster employee well-being, and adapt to a complex world. He is an expert in enhancing team performance,... Show more

Swapna Malekar

Swapna Malekar

Swapna is a Principal Product Lead at Microsoft, currently leading Enterprise Search & M365 Copilot productivity experiences for enterprise users and has previously led OEM partnerships for OneDrive that served 50M+ users worldwide.

In her previous life, Swapna led products in the fintech space at a Canadian bank, involving R&D innovation in digital payments, cards and emerging technologies. While at RBC, Swapna also led experiences in the financial planning & personal investments space.​

Swapna was the Head of Product at a SaaS data intelligence company that provided insights to enterprise clients through AI models. Whilst in Singapore, Swapna was responsible for driving eCommerce growth in Asia and Europe for the world’s largest publishing company, Scholastic, as their Product Manager.

She started her career with Accenture, and is a technology buff. Her current passion lies in scaling and monetizing enterprise and consumer platforms.

Swapna is a Principal Product Lead at Microsoft, currently leading Enterprise Search & M365 Copilot productivity experiences for enterprise users and has previously led OEM partnerships for OneDrive that served 50M+ users worldwide. In her previou... Show more

Terri Levine

Terri Levine

Terri Levine is a business strategist, speaker, and author who helps coaches, consultants, and purpose-driven leaders build businesses that create income without sacrificing their lives. Known for her straight talk and heart-led approach, Terri challenges outdated success models and shows leaders how to make clear decisions, scale sustainably, and lead with integrity. Her work proves you don’t have to burn out to build impact. She has spoken on hundreds of stages as a keynote speaker worldwide and speaks on her bestselling book titles: Coaching is For Everyone; Stop Managing Start Coaching; Sell-Without-Selling: Lessons from the Jungle for Sales Success; and her upcoming book, The Life First Business. She has been featured on the TEDx stage and on most national TV stations and newspapers. More about her at www.heartrpreneur.com. Dr. Levine has won many awards, including being named one of the world's top ten coaches and the number one female coach: https://globalgurus.org/coaching-gurus-top-30/; Corporate Excellence Award: https://www.corporatevision-news.com/winners/terri-levine/; https://speakerhub.com/speaker/terri-levine

Terri Levine is a business strategist, speaker, and author who helps coaches, consultants, and purpose-driven leaders build businesses that create income without sacrificing their lives. Known for her straight talk and heart-led approach, Terri chall... Show more

Robin Schooling

Robin Schooling

Robin Schooling is an HR leader, author of Real HR, and People + Work Strategist with advisory firm Velvet Cubicle where she helps teams and organizations turn people strategy into something real, practical, and human. She’s an accomplished HR executive, strategist, and advisor with over two decades of experience shaping people practices across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, gaming, hospitality, logistics, and professional services. She’s led people and culture work, from talent acquisition to employee relations, and has a particular love for diving into the middle where strategy and everyday work collide.

She’s co-host of the long-running Drive Thru HR podcast (on the air since 2010 and close to 1,700 episodes!), a frequent speaker to HR, Talent and business audiences around the world (3 continents thus far), and has, somehow, never stopped HR blogging. Her second book, Real Work, will be released in 2026.

Robin Schooling is an HR leader, author of Real HR, and People + Work Strategist with advisory firm Velvet Cubicle where she helps teams and organizations turn people strategy into something real, practical, and human. She’s an accomplished HR execut... Show more

Malik Mack

Malik Mack

Malik Mack is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, published author, and dynamic success coach based in Los Angeles, California. Known for his infectious energy and sharp business acumen, he has helped entrepreneurs and organizations such as Chick-fil-A and the University of Maryland elevate their digital marketing and branding.

As a professional speaker, Malik ignites stages across the nation, from New York to Washington, D.C., with his captivating storytelling and actionable insights on building multiple income streams and unlocking entrepreneurial success. When Malik takes the mic, audiences are motivated, empowered, and equipped to conquer any challenge.

Malik Mack is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, published author, and dynamic success coach based in Los Angeles, California. Known for his infectious energy and sharp business acumen, he has helped entrepreneurs and organizations such as Chick-fil-A... Show more

Richard Teachout

Richard Teachout

Rich currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Ashley Furniture Industries, where he leads a global technology organization spanning platforms, infrastructure, data, architecture, development, and emerging technologies. In this role, he sets enterprise-wide technology vision and execution across international operations, aligning AI, data, and digital platforms with manufacturing, supply chain, transportation, warehouse, retail, and customer experience at global scale. His focus is on building resilient, scalable systems and high-performing teams that translate advanced technology into durable business advantage.

Previously, Rich served as Chief Technology Officer at El Toro, where his work contributed to multiple patented, 100% cookie-free advertising technologies, including IP Targeting and Mobile Ad ID Targeting—innovations that helped define a new category of privacy-forward, data-driven advertising.

Rich brings over 30 years of experience across a wide spectrum of technical disciplines, with deep expertise in software engineering, data platforms, distributed systems, and applied AI. He has worked in more than a dozen programming languages, across nearly all major database technologies, and in environments ranging from early-stage innovation to highly regulated, enterprise-scale ecosystems... In short: A problem solver. His years of experience with AI has transformed operations from KTLO to Automations with Agentic capabilities. He is known as a hands-on technology leader, working directly with engineers while maintaining responsibility for long-term strategy, governance, and execution.

A defining theme of Rich’s career is the intelligent connection of data, processes, and people. He has led initiatives that embed AI and machine learning into core business workflows—enabling predictive insight, automation, and adaptive systems that operate across organizational and geographic boundaries. His approach emphasizes practical, scalable AI focused on real-world outcomes.

Beyond enterprise technology, Rich has founded, operated, and advised multiple businesses across diverse industries including manufacturing, logistics, entertainment, and large-scale infrastructure operations. He has contributed to multiple patents and serves in advisory and board roles, applying systems thinking well beyond traditional software environments.

Rich is known for his energy, curiosity, and ability to translate technical complexity into real-world outcomes, combining deep technical credibility with executive leadership and a bias toward execution.

Rich currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Ashley Furniture Industries, where he leads a global technology organization spanning platforms, infrastructure, data, architecture, development, and emerging technologies. In this role, he sets en... Show more

Terika Dilworth

Terika Dilworth

I help monetized creators ($150K–$2M revenue) remove themselves as the bottleneck before momentum turns into burnout or fragile growth.
Most creators don't think of themselves as salespeople. But every brand deal, partnership negotiation, rate discussion, and "yes" or "no" decision is a sales decision. The difference between creators who scale and creators who stall isn't talent or effort—it's structure.
I've spent 15+ years building sales and revenue systems at AWS, PepsiCo, and Veritas Technologies, where growth can't depend on one person being involved in every decision. Now through Legacy Bloom, I bring that same decision discipline to creators who are earning real money but still carrying everything themselves.

I help monetized creators ($150K–$2M revenue) remove themselves as the bottleneck before momentum turns into burnout or fragile growth. Most creators don't think of themselves as salespeople. But every brand deal, partnership negotiation, rate discu... Show more

Lina Gonzalez

Lina Gonzalez

Meet Lina Gonzalez, a trailblazing force in the tech realm as the COO and visionary Founder of Inbound Den. With over two decades of invaluable experience sculpting operations, leading teams, and refining processes, Lina's journey began in the dynamic landscape of IT within the investment sector. Transitioning seamlessly into software development, she orchestrated the rise of high-caliber teams instrumental in shaping the renowned i-ready platform.

Driven by an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, Lina embarked on her own venture, establishing a bespoke Boutique Consulting Agency tailored to startups and visionaries, delivering cutting-edge web development and inbound marketing solutions. Evolving with the industry, her company underwent a transformative rebranding, now providing fractional support to entrepreneurs, specializing in project management and operational finesse.

At her core, Lina is impassioned by the cultivation of exceptional teams, harnessing the power of automation and pioneering AI-driven efficiencies. As a beacon of mentorship, she dedicates her time to guiding aspiring tech professionals in the realms of leadership, career advancement, and the entrepreneurial landscape.

In 2013, she co-founded a community space in Dania Beach, FL for events and vegan food called Zen Mystery.

Rooted in a robust academic foundation, Lina holds a dual B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, fortified by a Business Analytics Certificate from Harvard University. Certified as a Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) and Project Management Professional (PMP)®, she exemplifies mastery in her craft.

Beyond her professional accolades, Lina is an active member of various local tech cohorts, including South Florida Women in Tech, Women in Tech and Entrepreneurship, and Latinas in Tech, championing diversity and inclusion within the industry.

Meet Lina Gonzalez, a trailblazing force in the tech realm as the COO and visionary Founder of Inbound Den. With over two decades of invaluable experience sculpting operations, leading teams, and refining processes, Lina's journey began in the dynami... Show more

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