Business & Management

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

Marko Rakar

Marko Rakar

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia.

Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media knowledge with new technologies and was one of the earliest internet adopters in Croatia. He is a recognized lecturer and consultant the subjects of organization, internet, new media as well as politics and statistics.

Rakar ran or participated as consultant on a number of successful campaigns and races for organizations, parties and independent candidates on presidential, parliament and municipal elections in Europe, Asia and US.

He had worked on projects for various international institutions such as Council of Europe, European Fund for the Balkans, United Nations Development Programme, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), World Bank, Transparency International, U.S. State Department, Olof Palme International Center, Open Government Partnership and the Croatian Government. He has been for several years member of the jury for the Pollies award of the American Association of Political Consultants and a member of the jury for the World eDemocracy awards.

In his work with governments, law enforcement and corporations he worked as a data scientist and architect of advanced statistical, BI and predictive analytics systems designed to predict customer/supplier behavior, increase process efficiencies, find and eliminate hidden costs and simplify decision making, as well as identify, prevent, and/or disrupt criminal, fraudulent and money laundering activities..

Rakar studied Philosophy and Information sciences, University of Zagreb, speaks English fluently and is regular columnist and author to several blogs, web sites, newspapers and magazines in Croatia and internationally.

He is also recognized by World eGovernment forum as one of the "Top 10 who are changing the world of politics on the internet". Marko Rakar is a past president of EAPC (European association of political consultants), current presidento of IAPC (International association of political consultants), "School of politics" alumni and president (by Council of Europe), non-government expert on the subjects of open governance and data transparency, past president of Croatian NGO Vjetrenjača (English: Windmill) which is dedicated to bringing transparency and promoting open governance to Croatian and international public. Marko is a member of international Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as well as secretary of Croatian chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Croatia.

Since 2012. he is also a junior fellow at the World academy of Arts and Science. In 2013. Marko Rakar received „Informatika“ medal awarded by Croatian Information Technology Association. This medal is given to the organizations and individuals for achieved results in expanding and promoting information technologies. Washington DC based COMPOL magazine selected Marko as one of top hundred most influential political professionals of the year 2017.

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia. Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media kno... Show more

Eduardo Spotti

Eduardo Spotti

I'm a passionate professional about business, entrepreneurship, technology, continue improving of human and technical skills to me and teams that I worked.
I'm acquired experience and knowledge in differents roles and practices that I like share and still learning from others. I was fortunate to work in the largest companies in our region and the globe. Argentine Telecom, Globant, Mercadolibre, Amazon Web Services
My mainly skill topics are SaaS, Platform engineering, SRE, Dev(Sec)Ops, Agile, Lean and Cloud Architecture.
I'm a football fan, animal lover, MMA practitioner and father of two beautiful childs.

I'm a passionate professional about business, entrepreneurship, technology, continue improving of human and technical skills to me and teams that I worked. I'm acquired experience and knowledge in differents roles and practices that I like share and... Show more

Keil Wilson

Keil Wilson

Keil Wilson is the Software Operations Manager for the City of Lincoln and has spent more than 20 years in information technology helping organizations build better software, better teams, and better leaders. His experience spans software development, infrastructure, operations, leadership, and just enough “other duties as assigned” to make him dangerous in almost any IT conversation.

A longtime Agile practitioner and coach, Keil has led Agile transformations not only in software development, but throughout IT and across business operations, where teams discovered that sticky notes and continuous improvement aren’t just for developers.

Keil enjoys working with customers, partners, and teams to find innovative technology solutions that help organizations tackle their most daunting challenges. Whether coaching teams, mentoring leaders, or speaking on topics ranging from Agile leadership and organizational change to career development and youth sports coaching, his goal is always the same: helping people grow by sharing practical ideas and hands-on lessons they can put to work right away.

The views expressed during these talks are Keil’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of the City of Lincoln. The really good ideas should probably be shared with them, though.

Keil Wilson is the Software Operations Manager for the City of Lincoln and has spent more than 20 years in information technology helping organizations build better software, better teams, and better leaders. His experience spans software development... Show more

Veronica Hylák

Veronica Hylák

10 years in product. 6 years in AI, starting on AI drone ships for the military. Dozens of shipped products still used today. Tech work spanning Sony, Walmart, the U.S. Department of Defense, and high-growth startups.

Most of my career has been spent inside fast-moving teams where everything needed to be done yesterday. So I have often been product manager, designer, prototype builder, sales team, and marketer all in the same week.

That gave me a very practical view of AI and how to make people care about it, which led me to start making AI explainers on YouTube.

My work has now reached 7M+ people and 41K+ subscribers. I have also worked with AI companies, research labs, and YC startups to help tell their stories clearly, including Higgsfield AI, Emergent AI, Brilliant, Stanford Human-Centered AI Lab, the Center for AI Safety, SerpAPI, and Abacus AI.

10 years in product. 6 years in AI, starting on AI drone ships for the military. Dozens of shipped products still used today. Tech work spanning Sony, Walmart, the U.S. Department of Defense, and high-growth startups. Most of my career has been sp... Show more

Aashish Pahwa

Aashish Pahwa

Aashish Pahwa is an AI consultant and the founder of Koso.ai, where he helps companies rethink the way they work using practical AI, smart automation, and strategies that actually make a difference. He has built Koso.ai, Feedough, and more than twenty AI-powered digital products, drawing on his background as an AI generalist, domainer, and long-time digital marketer.

He also leads AI communities of over fifty thousand people who learn, build, experiment, and try to stay human while navigating the rise of intelligent technology.

You can find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/okaashish and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashishpahwa/

Aashish Pahwa is an AI consultant and the founder of Koso.ai, where he helps companies rethink the way they work using practical AI, smart automation, and strategies that actually make a difference. He has built Koso.ai, Feedough, and more than twent... Show more

Matt Fenner

Matt Fenner

Matt Fenner is a finance and operations executive with more than 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and investors build scalable, high-value businesses. He currently serves as COO of Caplin Ventures, a Jacksonville, Florida investment firm managing 10 operating companies and 20+ passive investments across healthcare staffing, technology, engineering, and professional sports.

Matt is available to speak on topics including: M&A strategy and execution, financial management for growth-stage companies, building and exiting micro-cap businesses, private investment strategy, and operational leadership in diversified portfolios. He holds an MBA in Finance and a BBA in Accounting from the University of North Florida.

Matt Fenner is a finance and operations executive with more than 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and investors build scalable, high-value businesses. He currently serves as COO of Caplin Ventures, a Jacksonville, Florida investment firm ... Show more

Dave Delaney

Dave Delaney

TEDx Speaker, Dave Delaney, is a communication expert, chief communication strategist, and CEO of Futureforth, a leadership communication firm based in Nashville, TN. He teaches leaders the Nice Method, emphasizing compassion, empathy, and inclusivity in communication strategy. Trusted by brands like Google, LinkedIn, and FedEx, he is an acclaimed keynote speaker and published author of "New Business Networking." Delaney is passionate about helping your group improve their communication skills through his presentations, build stronger professional relationships, and accomplish their goals. Bold, humble, and hilarious, you're in for a treat! 

”Dave blew me away (as well as the audience)... an amazing speaker.”- LinkedIn.
”If you have an opportunity to work together, it will be worth it.” - Google.
”The room was captivated by his brilliance...Dave is exceptional!” - Better Business Bureau.

Review testimonials, videos, and more at https://davedelaneyspeaks.com

TEDx Speaker, Dave Delaney, is a communication expert, chief communication strategist, and CEO of Futureforth, a leadership communication firm based in Nashville, TN. He teaches leaders the Nice Method, emphasizing compassion, empathy, and inclusivit... Show more

Zawadi Mukuru

Zawadi Mukuru

I’m a data scientist and machine learning engineer currently pursuing Data Science and Analytics at JKUAT. As a two-time founder, I’ve led the development of AI-driven products that apply machine learning and analytics to solve real-world problems. My work focuses on building intelligent systems such as recommendation engines and data-driven platforms, turning complex data into actionable insights. I primarily work with Python, SQL, and modern machine learning tools to design and deploy practical AI solutions, and I’m particularly interested in applied AI and building technologies that create meaningful impact in emerging markets.

I’m a data scientist and machine learning engineer currently pursuing Data Science and Analytics at JKUAT. As a two-time founder, I’ve led the development of AI-driven products that apply machine learning and analytics to solve real-world problems. M... Show more

Tal Uscher

Tal Uscher

Tal Uscher is the Managing Director of Agiliana, a consulting firm specializing in transformation, organizational development, and agile management. He holds degrees in business administration and business informatics.

For over 20 years, Tal has been shaping transformations and change processes as a senior leader, consultant, and organizational coach for renowned organizations such as Airbus, Amnesty, Daimler, DKB, EnBW, Tele Columbus, Volkswagen, and Yello.

Tal supports teams in implementing and evolving agile frameworks and assists companies in building agile and fluid organizations. His primary focus is on making transformations participatory, human-centered, and sustainably successful.

Tal Uscher is the Managing Director of Agiliana, a consulting firm specializing in transformation, organizational development, and agile management. He holds degrees in business administration and business informatics. For over 20 years, Tal has b... Show more

Elizabeth Orji

Elizabeth Orji

Elizabeth Orji is a distinguished senior technology strategist, AI project director, and digital governance expert operating at the vital intersection of emerging technology, ethical policy, and industrial transformation. As the Executive Director of the Global Network for Cyber Solutions (GNC), Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Forum for AI Governance (NFAIG), and the Senior AI Associate and Project Management Lead for the AI for Social Impact & Development (AI4SID) initiative, she dedicates her career to engineering scalable, sovereign technological frameworks that drive sustainable economic and societal development.

With a robust technical foundation rooted in an MSc in Computer Science and an academic trajectory navigating AI and Robotics, Elizabeth brings a deeply practical, field-tested perspective to the global tech stage. Her multifaceted expertise spans big data architectures, agentic workflows, and decentralized systems. She serves as an AI Subject Matter Expert for General Assembly and a guest lecturer at the SAE Institute, where she shapes the next generation of technical leaders.

A steadfast champion for inclusive innovation, Elizabeth sits on the Influence Board of the British Computer Society (BCS) and actively leads pioneering frameworks for ethical AI governance. Her work centers on moving emerging tech ecosystems from passive consumption to active creation—fostering data dignity, digital infrastructure autonomy, and collaborative development frameworks built to empower local communities.

An accomplished speaker, international tech judge, and ecosystem architect, Elizabeth routinely delivers thought-provoking keynotes that bridge the gap between complex technological theory and real-world, high-impact execution.

Elizabeth Orji is a distinguished senior technology strategist, AI project director, and digital governance expert operating at the vital intersection of emerging technology, ethical policy, and industrial transformation. As the Executive Director of... Show more

Johanna G Vega

Johanna G Vega

Johanna Granados Vega es CEO & Founder de Grupo Disruptivus y Asociados S.A.S., Arquitecta, MBA, Especialista en Gerencia de Proyectos, Coach Empresarial y Executive Business Coach.

Cuenta con más de 14 años de experiencia en el mundo corporativo y empresarial, habiendo ocupado cargos gerenciales y liderado proyectos de alto impacto en reconocidas multinacionales y grupos empresariales en Colombia en áreas de construcción, expansión, administración, gerencia de proyectos y desarrollo de negocio.

Hoy, desde Grupo Disruptivus, acompaña a CEOs, fundadores, líderes y empresas en procesos de estrategia, liderazgo, marca personal corporativa, networking, relacionamiento empresarial para B2B y B2C, posicionamiento y agilidad empresarial. A través de su firma ha impactado a más de 12.500 líderes, acompañado a más de 300 empresas en Colombia y Latinoamérica y desarrollado procesos de transformación para organizaciones, empresarios y equipos de alto desempeño.

Ha dictado más de 25 conferencias internacionales, es autora del libro “Emprende con Alma” —del cual ha vendido más de 2.000 ejemplares— y creadora del podcast “Quo-gruencia” y de la newsletter “Punto Quo-gruencia”, espacios desde los cuales comparte tendencias, herramientas y reflexiones sobre liderazgo, negocios, networking y transformación empresarial.

Es creadora del Método Sé Disruptivus®, una metodología que integra liderazgo, marca personal, estrategia de negocio y agilidad ejecutable para ayudar a profesionales y empresas a crecer con propósito, visibilidad y resultados reales.

En 2025 recibió el reconocimiento Exceptional Woman of Excellence del Women Economic Forum Ecuador y fue destacada por la Revista Factor de Éxito entre las “50 Mujeres que Transforman los Negocios en Colombia”. Además, ha sido invitada a diferentes medios, publicaciones y espacios empresariales de alto reconocimiento.

Actualmente es miembro activa de BNI Colombia y Directora Consultora de BNI Apex, fortaleciendo ecosistemas de networking empresarial, relacionamiento estratégico y crecimiento profesional.

Hoy se define como Arquitecta de Negocios Disruptivus, construyendo negocios, marcas y líderes con estructura, confianza y visión de futuro.

Johanna Granados Vega es CEO & Founder de Grupo Disruptivus y Asociados S.A.S., Arquitecta, MBA, Especialista en Gerencia de Proyectos, Coach Empresarial y Executive Business Coach. Cuenta con más de 14 años de experiencia en el mundo corporativo ... Show more

Daniel Schniepp

Daniel Schniepp

Daniel is the Chief Architect for Developer and Cloud Infrastructure Platforms at Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
In recent years, he has worked and led platform and infrastructure topics and enabled product teams to have an easily accessible runtime
environment.
Besides that, he invests a lot in cultural topics, like engineering development programs, standardised engineering hiring processes
and on community building efforts.
Additionally, he has multiple years of experience designing and developing backend and frontend applications across different technology stacks.
Before joining the corporate world, he co-founded two startups and worked mostly in the financial services sector as a software
engineer.

Daniel is the Chief Architect for Developer and Cloud Infrastructure Platforms at Mercedes-Benz Group AG. In recent years, he has worked and led platform and infrastructure topics and enabled product teams to have an easily accessible runtime envir... Show more

Artur Latoszewski

Artur Latoszewski

I am an Engineering Manager with 14+ years of experience in the mobile ecosystem, spanning Fintech, Banking, and Medtech. My journey from Staff Engineer to EM II at Housecall Pro is driven by a simple belief: high-quality code is only as valuable as the impact it has on the user and the business.

How I Drive Results:

🚀 Mobile-First Strategy: I help organizations transition from treating mobile as an afterthought to making it their primary growth engine. I build scalable architectures that are technically sound and business-aligned.

🤝 Extreme Ownership: I lead with a mix of high standards and deep empathy. My role is to clear the path, foster a culture of accountability, and help engineers master their craft.

📈 Product & Tech Alignment: I bridge the gap between business vision and engineering execution, translating complex technical needs into roadmaps that stakeholders understand and champion.

My Strengths in Action:
As a Learner and Achiever, I am constantly evolving my leadership style to stay ahead of the mobile curve. My Analytical nature ensures decisions are data-driven, while Focus and Significance ensure we aren’t just building features—we’re building legacy.

I am an Engineering Manager with 14+ years of experience in the mobile ecosystem, spanning Fintech, Banking, and Medtech. My journey from Staff Engineer to EM II at Housecall Pro is driven by a simple belief: high-quality code is only as valuable as ... Show more

Julian Langenhagen

Julian Langenhagen

Prof. Dr. Julian Langenhagen ist Professor für Digital Management und Media Entrepreneurship an der Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf innovativen, praxisnahen Lehr-Lern-Formaten, insbesondere auf Gamification und der Gestaltung erfahrungsorientierter Konzepte in stark strukturierten Grundlagenfächern.

Prof. Dr. Julian Langenhagen ist Professor für Digital Management und Media Entrepreneurship an der Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf innovativen, praxisnahen Lehr-Lern-Formaten, insbesondere auf Gamification und der Gestalt... Show more

Mousaab Khaldi

Mousaab Khaldi

Mousaab Khaldi is a leadership coach, author,
and entrepreneur based in Germany. He is the
creator of the '4 Interior Empires' framework,
a neuroscience-backed methodology used by
executives and founders to achieve sustainable
leadership transformation.

With over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience,
Mousaab specializes in helping high-achieving
leaders break through burnout and lead with
clarity, confidence, and authentic authority.

My book '4 Empires, 12 days to unlock Leadership'
is a practical 12-day program designed to
transform leadership from the inside out.

Mousaab Khaldi is a leadership coach, author, and entrepreneur based in Germany. He is the creator of the '4 Interior Empires' framework, a neuroscience-backed methodology used by executives and founders to achieve sustainable leadership tr... Show more

Anastasiia Shabalina

Anastasiia Shabalina

Anastasia Shabalina is the founder of makemeHEARD, where she helps technical professionals translate complex engineering insights into high-impact business value. With a background dedicated to bridging the communication gap between development teams and executive boardrooms, Anastasia equips tech leaders with the frameworks needed to eliminate jargon, secure buy-in, and turn great ideas into production reality.

Anastasia Shabalina is the founder of makemeHEARD, where she helps technical professionals translate complex engineering insights into high-impact business value. With a background dedicated to bridging the communication gap between development teams... Show more

Lawrence Isaiah Morris

Lawrence Isaiah Morris

Lawrence I. Morris, author of the 'Unified Theory of Belief' postulate, is a best-selling & award-winning writer, engineer, technologist, and entrepreneur whose background in data analytics, product development, AI and theology intersect in a search for deeper human understanding. With academic roots in NYU Stern School of Business and Columbia Engineering, Morris explores belief, truth, and structure in both the spiritual and scientific domains. He lives in Brooklyn, NY and continues to examine how revision as well as interpretation - both intellectually and spiritually - shapes the way we live and believe.

Lawrence I. Morris, author of the 'Unified Theory of Belief' postulate, is a best-selling & award-winning writer, engineer, technologist, and entrepreneur whose background in data analytics, product development, AI and theology intersect in a search ... Show more

Lidor Dafna

Lidor Dafna

Lidor is an xEngineer and former Software Engineering Team Lead at Wix.com. During his time at Wix, he managed both the Mobile Apps Editor and Mobile Design System teams, focusing on building infrastructure for mobile developers and creating seamless app-editing experiences for millions of users worldwide.

A passionate mobile architecture enthusiast, Lidor played a pivotal role in developing React Native UI libraries used both internally at Wix and by the global open-source community, making core contributions to renowned projects like react-native-ui-lib and react-native-calendars.

He holds a dual major in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship from Reichman University. Outside of architecture and code, Lidor is an avid long-distance runner who recently crossed the finish line of his first half marathon.

Lidor is an xEngineer and former Software Engineering Team Lead at Wix.com. During his time at Wix, he managed both the Mobile Apps Editor and Mobile Design System teams, focusing on building infrastructure for mobile developers and creating seamless... Show more

Kristina Mostovaia

Kristina Mostovaia

Kristina Mostovaia is a modern leadership expert and a digital leader.

With a background in Business Administration and Communication Design, her work focuses on organizational transformation, psychological safety, and people-centered leadership in digital environments.

She creates structures that help distributed teams work effectively, communicate transparently, and grow together.

Kristina sees technology as an enabler for empathy, learning, and genuine human connection. She is the author of the upcoming book “Next Level Leadership: Leading Successfully in a Digital Era” (to be published in May 2026) and frequently speaks on remote culture, inclusive collaboration, and the future of work.

She lives in Aachen with her husband and two daughters.

Kristina Mostovaia is a modern leadership expert and a digital leader. With a background in Business Administration and Communication Design, her work focuses on organizational transformation, psychological safety, and people-centered leadership i... Show more

Alfonso Fuggetta

Alfonso Fuggetta

Alfonso Fuggetta is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Politecnico di Milano, focusing on software engineering, digital transformation, IT Strategy, and the impact of AI on organizations.
He is the former CEO and Scientific Director of Cefriel and served as Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Ferrari.
Over the last thirty years, he has advised companies and governments on how to design, govern, and scale digital and AI-driven innovation, bridging academia, industry, and public institutions.
Alfonso has also been a Visiting Professor at NTNU, University of Colorado, Boulder, and University of California, Irvine, and is ranked among the top 2% of researchers worldwide according to Elsevier/Stanford.
On stage, he combines rigorous research with real-world case studies, making complex technological and organizational issues understandable for executives, practitioners, and policymakers.
He regularly writes about technology and society on his Substack newsletter “A bassa voce”.

Alfonso Fuggetta is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Politecnico di Milano, focusing on software engineering, digital transformation, IT Strategy, and the impact of AI on organizations. He is the former CEO and Scientific Director of Cefriel ... Show more

Yedidya Schwartz

Yedidya Schwartz

Leading the company's infrastructure, backend, frontend and data domains, designing and implementing complex architectures, bringing observability and performance to the top-level.
Certified AWS Solution Architect & AWS Community Builder with more than 14 years of experience in various software development positions, from team lead to tech lead, and today as a CTO.
International speaker, holds Philosophy B.A & M.A degrees, plays the piano and the guitar for relaxation, married and father of two.

Leading the company's infrastructure, backend, frontend and data domains, designing and implementing complex architectures, bringing observability and performance to the top-level. Certified AWS Solution Architect & AWS Community Builder with more t... Show more

Estelle Auberix

Estelle Auberix

With over two decades in IT and business, Estelle’s expertise spans cloud, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity, coupled with design thinking and agile methodologies. She uses these skills to create innovative digital solutions that are inspired by people’s needs and aspirations.
As a Microsoft Regional Director and MCT, she maintains a robust connection with Microsoft, leveraging their technologies to empower organizations and individuals across various sectors and regions. Additionally, she serves as a Microsoft Learning Partner, providing tailored trainings on the latest topics and trends in the tech industry.
In addition, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and vision with diverse audiences, as a speaker, writer, and trainer, and she is a co-founder of several communities that promote parity, diversity, and collaboration in the tech industry.

With over two decades in IT and business, Estelle’s expertise spans cloud, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity, coupled with design thinking and agile methodologies. She uses these skills to create innovative digital solutions that are inspired by people’s ne... Show more

Jared Carrizales

Jared Carrizales

Jared Carrizales is a senior SEO professional with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations improve online visibility in competitive industries. His work focuses on the intersection of search, content, and how emerging AI platforms evaluate authoritative sources. This has been with some of the biggest brands in the world, while holding freelance, agency, and in-house positions. https://jaredcarrizales.com

Jared Carrizales is a senior SEO professional with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations improve online visibility in competitive industries. His work focuses on the intersection of search, content, and how emerging AI platforms eval... Show more

Cassie Crossley

Cassie Crossley

Cassie Crossley is the Co-Founder and CEO of the AI cybersecurity company VulNow, focused on software and supply chain vulnerability intelligence. A global leader in technology and risk management, she has more than 25 years of experience driving innovation and resilience across critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Previously Vice President of Supply Chain Security at Schneider Electric, Cassie established one of the industry’s most comprehensive supplier cybersecurity programs and helped shape global standards for software supply chain assurance. She is the author of “Software Supply Chain Security: Securing the End-to-End Supply Chain for Software, Firmware, and Hardware” (O’Reilly Media) and a recognized authority on operational resilience, transparency, and cyber risk governance. Her leadership and advocacy continue to influence how organizations worldwide secure the digital ecosystems they depend on.

Cassie Crossley is the Co-Founder and CEO of the AI cybersecurity company VulNow, focused on software and supply chain vulnerability intelligence. A global leader in technology and risk management, she has more than 25 years of experience driving inn... Show more

Rishabh Banga

Rishabh Banga

Rishabh Banga is an AI Product Leader focused on building production-grade AI systems across marketplaces, trust platforms, and ML-driven discovery. With 7+ years of experience, he has led 0→1 AI products generating $1M+ ARR and improving activation (20→31%) through ranking, experimentation, and governance systems.

Driven by a long-standing interest in bridging hardware and software - From drone logistics to AI platforms - Rishabh focuses on turning cutting-edge AI into reliable, scalable systems that work beyond demos.

Rishabh Banga is an AI Product Leader focused on building production-grade AI systems across marketplaces, trust platforms, and ML-driven discovery. With 7+ years of experience, he has led 0→1 AI products generating $1M+ ARR and improving activation ... Show more

Mariusz Czajkowski

Mariusz Czajkowski

Mariusz Czajkowski is an independent designer and strategist with 18+ years across brand, product, and systems architecture, now shaping the emerging discipline of Agentic Experience (AX) designing systems where agents are the primary users.

Mariusz Czajkowski is an independent designer and strategist with 18+ years across brand, product, and systems architecture, now shaping the emerging discipline of Agentic Experience (AX) designing systems where agents are the primary users. 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

Hani Kafoury

Hani Kafoury

The Reinvention Advantage: Unlocking Potential in People and Organizations

Hani Kafoury is a speaker, psychologist, executive coach, and former senior business leader who helps individuals, leaders, and organizations build resilience, navigate change, and unlock their potential.

After more than 30 years in senior leadership roles within multinational organizations, Hani became a licensed psychologist in his 50s and recently completed a doctoral dissertation examining the determinants of psychological resilience in business leaders during times of adversity and major change. This unique combination of executive leadership experience, psychological expertise, and doctoral-level research enables him to bridge the gap between leadership theory and the realities leaders face every day.

Over the course of his career, Hani has coached hundreds of leaders—from frontline supervisors to senior executives—across sectors including telecommunications, automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology, and paper products. His clients include Bell Canada, Ericsson, Ford of Canada, Cascades, TELUS Health, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen Pharma, Merck Canada, Otsuka Pharma, Genome Québec, BDC Capital, and Kronos Canada.

A passionate advocate for lifelong growth and reinvention, Hani's message is grounded not only in research and professional experience, but also in lived experience. He has run several marathons, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and produced a documentary about the experience that was nominated at several independent film festivals, completed a full IRONMAN triathlon and a Spartan obstacle race, built a second career as a psychologist, and completed a doctoral dissertation in his 60s.

A contributor to the Montreal Gazette and industry publications, and a television guest on the topics of mindfulness and wellbeing, Hani is known for his dynamic presence, compelling storytelling, and ability to translate complex ideas into practical action.

Through his presentations, audiences gain evidence-based strategies to strengthen resilience, adapt successfully to change, enhance wellbeing, and lead with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.

His message is simple:

Become What You Must.

The Reinvention Advantage: Unlocking Potential in People and Organizations Hani Kafoury is a speaker, psychologist, executive coach, and former senior business leader who helps individuals, leaders, and organizations build resilience, navigate cha... Show more

Michelle Martinez

Michelle Martinez

Michelle is an operating model and culture strategist who specializes in fixing the human problems that slow engineering teams down. With fourteen years in IT, she cuts through noise, rebuilds communication patterns, and designs operating models that hold up under pressure. Her work sits at the intersection of DevOps, trust, and the conversations that decide whether teams thrive or break.

Michelle is an operating model and culture strategist who specializes in fixing the human problems that slow engineering teams down. With fourteen years in IT, she cuts through noise, rebuilds communication patterns, and designs operating models that... Show more

Tereza Tížková

Tereza Tížková

Tereza is working on Growth at Factory, where AI coding agents are reshaping how software gets built. Previously, she was the first hire and founding member at E2B, building the growth and developer relations function solo from pre-seed through Series A. She has a background in mathematics from Charles University in Prague. She writes about growth, AI, and the craft of building real things on her blog. Based in San Francisco.

Tereza is working on Growth at Factory, where AI coding agents are reshaping how software gets built. Previously, she was the first hire and founding member at E2B, building the growth and developer relations function solo from pre-seed through Serie... Show more

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