Business & Management

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

Rebecca Bragdon

Rebecca Bragdon

Rebecca Bragdon is a dynamic speaker who weaves together storytelling, strategy, and authenticity to inspire audiences to see leadership, growth, and creativity in new ways. Known for her ability to make complex ideas feel personal and practical, Rebecca challenges listeners to lean into the future with curiosity and courage, rather than fear.
Her talks blend lived experience with sharp insight, offering audiences both inspiration and tangible takeaways. Whether she’s speaking about leadership, innovation, or the power of authenticity, Rebecca brings warmth, wit, and a bold perspective that leaves people thinking differently about what’s possible.
She believes the future belongs to those who choose connection over competition, hope over fear, and authenticity over perfection — and her mission is to help others step into that future with confidence.

Rebecca Bragdon is a dynamic speaker who weaves together storytelling, strategy, and authenticity to inspire audiences to see leadership, growth, and creativity in new ways. Known for her ability to make complex ideas feel personal and practical, Reb... Show more

Mo Salha (Mr.Mo)

Mo Salha (Mr.Mo)

Concurrently, as the founder of AXS Agency, I guide brands through the complex landscape of Web3, implementing AI and blockchain technologies to revolutionize digital experiences. Our agency specializes in consulting, blockchain solutions, AI solutions, digital marketing, and community management, offering a comprehensive approach to Web3 adoption. I spearhead blockchain initiatives for renowned global brands such as Diesel, Maison Margiela, Jil Sander, and Marni and many more.

My role extends to Senior Business Development at theMiracle, where I leverage my extensive network and industry insights to drive the adoption of our AI-powered perks distribution engine for Web3. At theMiracle, we're revolutionizing how projects and brands manage, connect, and distribute perks tied to NFTs and tokens. Our platform automates the aggregation and organization of perks, making it effortless for projects to scale their offerings and reach both existing holders and new audiences across the Web3 ecosystem. By showcasing the added value of perks beyond price, we drive engagement, retention, and sales, unlocking new growth opportunities for projects and platforms alike.

My multifaceted career spans the intersection of luxury fashion, blockchain technology, and digital innovation, positioning me as a key player in shaping the future of Web3 in the fashion and luxury industries.

Concurrently, as the founder of AXS Agency, I guide brands through the complex landscape of Web3, implementing AI and blockchain technologies to revolutionize digital experiences. Our agency specializes in consulting, blockchain solutions, AI solutio... Show more

Tobias Mende

Tobias Mende

Tobi is an experienced consultant, coach, and mentor for engineering leadership, developer experience and software craft. He was the driving force behind the developer experience team at BRYTER, leading the successful transition to continuous deployment. He is dedicated to helping software companies build high-performing engineering organizations and teams, leveraging his expertise in engineering leadership and developer experience. With an inherent passion for software craft, Tobi is committed to enabling companies and individuals to create software excellently and joyfully.

Tobi is an experienced consultant, coach, and mentor for engineering leadership, developer experience and software craft. He was the driving force behind the developer experience team at BRYTER, leading the successful transition to continuous deploym... Show more

David Aronchick

David Aronchick

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this.

Previously, I led product management for Kubernetes on behalf of Google, launched GKE, and co-founded the Kubeflow project, and led Open Source ML Strategy at Azure. I have also worked at Protocol Labs, Amazon and Chef and co-founded three startups.

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this. Previously, I led prod... Show more

Jeff Harry

Jeff Harry

Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, help teams build psychological safety and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges through embracing a play-oriented approach to work. Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers and has been featured in the NY Times, Mashable, Upworthy, Shondaland, & Wired. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day.

Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, help teams build psychological safety and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges through embracing a play-oriented approach to work. Jeff was selected by BambooH... Show more

Markus Nissl

Markus Nissl

Dr. Markus Nissl develops AI systems that connect reasoning with action — from intelligent agents and knowledge graphs to interactive human-AI interfaces. As an entrepreneur and researcher, he focuses on making artificial intelligence transparent, explainable, and truly usable. His work bridges technological depth with practical design, showing how AI can empower both developers and organizations to create systems that think, act, and collaborate.

Dr. Markus Nissl develops AI systems that connect reasoning with action — from intelligent agents and knowledge graphs to interactive human-AI interfaces. As an entrepreneur and researcher, he focuses on making artificial intelligence transparent, ex... Show more

Gustaw Dudek

Gustaw Dudek

I'm a data professional with over 7 years of experience in data analytics, specializing in advanced data visualization and report front-end development using Power BI.

I'm the founder of Data Forge and Data Vis Forge communities.
I currently work as a freelance Power BI specialist and as a Head of Business Intelligence (B2B).

I'm also an IBCS Certified Data Analyst, former Enterprise DNA Expert in the area of data visualization, and a content creator with over 500 published solutions related to Power BI front-end and reporting techniques.

In my work, I support companies in:

✅improving existing Power BI reports – transforming standard reports into more functional tools, with stronger visual structure, clearer storytelling, and improved report usability

✅ building new reports – including report concept creation, mockup design, report flow/storyline development, and implementation of advanced visual components

✅ implementing reports aligned with corporate branding – including building branded report templates and full layout systems adapted to company identity

✅ developing non-standard Power BI reports for commercial or marketing purposes – projects that require exceptional UI/UX and high-end design execution

✅ supervising internal reporting projects – acting as a front-end Power BI consultant with focus on usability, design consistency, and report functionality

I'm a data professional with over 7 years of experience in data analytics, specializing in advanced data visualization and report front-end development using Power BI. I'm the founder of Data Forge and Data Vis Forge communities. I currently wor... Show more

Ana Sarmiento

Ana Sarmiento

Ana Sarmiento is a Growth Product Manager and AI evangelist with over a decade of experience bridging technical innovation and human-centered design. She has led projects in personalization, data strategy, and automation, helping cross-functional teams translate data into decisions. Ana is also the founder of Cabana Media, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting AI literacy in underserved communities, where she creates programs that empower seniors, immigrants, neurodivergent and BIPOC individuals to engage with AI as creators, not just consumers. Her mission is to build technology that tells stories, drives equity, and inspires the next generation of builders.

Ana Sarmiento is a Growth Product Manager and AI evangelist with over a decade of experience bridging technical innovation and human-centered design. She has led projects in personalization, data strategy, and automation, helping cross-functional tea... Show more

Allie Gee

Allie Gee

Allie G. is a recognized thought leader in portfolio management, currently serving as the Enterprise Portfolio Management Service Leader at Dow, a Fortune 500 materials science company. With extensive experience in leading enterprise portfolio management, Allie understands that strong portfolio management requires a blend of leadership, business acumen, and technical skills, all built on a solid foundation of project and program management.
Allie believes that a robust management system is essential for facilitating effective portfolio management and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and key results. As a passionate speaker, Allie shares best practices in program and portfolio management, offering practical insights on implementing management systems and helping organizations adopt a strong prioritization framework.

Other areas of focus include:
▪ Business model, product, and value proposition design. (Strategyzer)
▪ Portfolio management, digital transformation strategy, and product roadmap development. (PMI)
▪ Partnership with executive level stakeholders to drive vision and change. (ADKAR)
▪ Management of global, cross- functional programs and projects with high levels of complexity and dependencies across business areas. (Agile/Scrum, Waterfall/SDLC)
▪ Customer experience design and business process improvement. (Lean, Journey Mapping, Design Thinking)
▪ Partnership with subject matter experts to drive new processes, products, and software implementations. (Requirements Elicitation, Rapid Prototyping)

Allie G. is a recognized thought leader in portfolio management, currently serving as the Enterprise Portfolio Management Service Leader at Dow, a Fortune 500 materials science company. With extensive experience in leading enterprise portfolio manage... Show more

Harmony Sithole

Harmony Sithole

Harmony Sithole is the Co-founder and COO of Neuronet AI Solutions, a company delivering tailored AI solutions for enterprises with a backbone in data annotation and analytics. Neuronet collaborates with the University of Zimbabwe Innovation Hub and the Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing to run an AI research lab at UZ, advancing frontier innovation in data and machine learning. A Pan-African speaker, strategist, and communication coach, Harmony is also the creator of the S.P.E.A.K Framework™, through which he has trained 500+ leaders, startups, and executives. His mission is clear: “Your Voice is a Weapon. Wield It.”

Harmony Sithole is the Co-founder and COO of Neuronet AI Solutions, a company delivering tailored AI solutions for enterprises with a backbone in data annotation and analytics. Neuronet collaborates with the University of Zimbabwe Innovation Hub and ... Show more

Shivaram K R

Shivaram K R

Shivaram K R is an innovator, researcher, and serial entrepreneur. He focuses on the impact of emerging technologies on humanity through his key strengths: initiative, innovation and implementation. He has 20 years of hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence. He is a domain expert in multiple emerging technologies and has built 11 tech startups to solve the world’s problems. He is currently the Co-founder and CEO of Hue Learn.

Alumni of IIT Delhi, he has 10 years of experience in algorithmic trading and quantitative research. He has built High Frequency Trading strategies and Cross Asset Investment Strategies during his tenure in Bank of America, Edelweiss and Societe Generale. He created a robotics lab to do research on AI, robotics, 3D printing, IoT and other emerging technologies. He started his entrepreneurial journey in 2014 from his lab. He uses the first principles approach to build his startups. He has built products that use AI to solve problems in the domain of commodity trading, genomics, education, drone delivery, high-frequency trading and healthcare. He has advised government bodies and the World Economic Forum on the impact of emerging technologies. He is a TEDx speaker and has spoken at various global forums such as Green Accelerator at Davos during the World Economic Forum Annual Event, COP28 on use of AI in Education.

Shivaram K R is an innovator, researcher, and serial entrepreneur. He focuses on the impact of emerging technologies on humanity through his key strengths: initiative, innovation and implementation. He has 20 years of hands-on experience in Artificia... Show more

Yael Daihes

Yael Daihes

Yael is a distinguished AI leader with a specialization in cybersecurity, shaped by her 8-year tenure in the Israeli defense forces. Her foundational experience equipped her with invaluable skills that led to her spearheading various R&D AI initiatives. Her leadership left a significant mark in both the defense forces and the private sector, notably contributing to the growth and success of a company that was later acquired for $600 million.
An accomplished strategist, Yael brings a unique blend of hands-on experience, strategic insight, and a proven track record of steering organizations towards data-driven excellence. With a wealth of experience spanning various industries, Yael serves as a trusted advisor and leader, guiding businesses across sectors to establish and manage highly successful AI ventures.

Yael is a distinguished AI leader with a specialization in cybersecurity, shaped by her 8-year tenure in the Israeli defense forces. Her foundational experience equipped her with invaluable skills that led to her spearheading various R&D AI initiativ... Show more

Tiffany Laster

Tiffany Laster

Enthusiastic tech consultant. A master chef of digital strategy. Perpetually curious. Looking to innovate for national and global companies.

Enthusiastic tech consultant. A master chef of digital strategy. Perpetually curious. Looking to innovate for national and global companies. Show more

Amit Khandelwal

Amit Khandelwal

I am a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience. I have been pivotal in the development and evolution of SQL Server on Linux, significantly contributing to Microsoft's cross-platform solutions. Starting as an intern, I have held roles including Support Engineer, Technical Lead, Support Escalation Engineer, and Premier Field Engineer, providing critical support and resolving complex technical issues for enterprise customers with SQL Server implementations and resolutions.

Currently, I oversee SQL Server on Linux and Containers. With over a decade of database experience, I have designed SQL Server-based data platforms for Tier 1 customers across diverse business segments.

Additionally, I am the author of the book "Ultimate SQL Server and Azure SQL for Data Management and Modernization." A frequent speaker at industry conferences, I share insights on technology trends and listen to customer feedback. Notable presentations include my sessions at DevDays Asia (Taipei), SQL BITS (London), PASS Data Community Summit (Seattle), Red Hat Summit, SUSECON, Internal Microsoft Events, Bangalore UG group, Data Exposed, and DataMinds.

I am a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience. I have been pivotal in the development and evolution of SQL Server on Linux, significantly contributing to Microsoft's cross-platform solutions. Starting as an intern, I ... Show more

Ina Cabanillas

Ina Cabanillas

Ina Cabanillas Hansen is an emerging international voice on modern leadership, inclusion, and generational change. She is the founder and CEO of StudyBuddies, an award-winning EdTech platform designed to reduce student dropout and loneliness by creating inclusive, data-driven study groups that foster belonging and collaboration.

On November 14, 2025, Ina will publish her debut book How to Understand and Lead Gen Z, offering leaders practical tools to bridge generational gaps and build organizations where people thrive. She has been recognized as one of the Top 200 Global Voices on Diversity and Inclusion by LinkedIn, and was honored with the Young Inspiration of the Year Award at HER Awards 2025 for her impact as a young leader and founder.

With a background in organizational psychology, HR, leadership, and innovation studies at BI Norwegian Business School and UC Berkeley, Ina combines academic insight with lived experience as part of Generation Z. She is passionate about building systems, leaders, and workplaces rooted in belonging and inclusion, and she delivers keynotes, panels, and workshops that inspire leaders to rethink what “hard work” means in 2026 — and why humanity will always be our strongest competitive advantage.

Ina Cabanillas Hansen is an emerging international voice on modern leadership, inclusion, and generational change. She is the founder and CEO of StudyBuddies, an award-winning EdTech platform designed to reduce student dropout and loneliness by creat... Show more

Art Lashchonau

Art Lashchonau

Art is a National Consultant with Insight and a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org, bringing a wealth of consulting experience across diverse industries and Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in navigating both agile and traditional environments, focusing on delivering value rather than adhering to rigid frameworks. Passionate about unlocking individual potential, building high-performing teams, and fostering organizational agility, Art collaborates with organizations to drive transformative change and enhance value delivery.

Art is a National Consultant with Insight and a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org, bringing a wealth of consulting experience across diverse industries and Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in navigating both agile and traditional environ... Show more

Francesco Marino

Francesco Marino

Data leader? Data analyst? IT Manager? Not sure... I try my best to benefit from data value

Data leader? Data analyst? IT Manager? Not sure... I try my best to benefit from data value Show more

Nina Nitzsche

Nina Nitzsche

Nina Nitzsche is an Agile Consultant and previous developer based in Berlin, with over 10 years of experience in agile software development. Passionate about fostering team collaboration, driving continuous improvement and empowering teams to achieve their full potential through agile methodologies.

Nina Nitzsche is an Agile Consultant and previous developer based in Berlin, with over 10 years of experience in agile software development. Passionate about fostering team collaboration, driving continuous improvement and empowering teams to achieve... Show more

Bonhomme Damien

Bonhomme Damien

Damien, dirigeant de 3Conselis (Lyon), présente une expérience confirmée dans l’identification des opportunités d’amélioration ainsi que dans l’animation d’équipes projets en environnement Service et Industrie. Il est un spécialiste de l’approche processus. Il accompagne les entreprises dans leurs dynamiques d’Amélioration Continue pour des processus plus fluides, une satisfaction client accrue et une activité pérenne.

• Accompagnement en individuel ou collectif sur la gestion de projet, la facilitation d’équipe, la transformation de l’organisation, l’intrapreneuriat ou l’innovation selon les méthodes Lean, Agile ou Six Sigma (DMAIC)

• Pilotage de projet de résolution de problème sur la réduction de temps de cycle, la fiabilisation de la prise de décision à partir de données processus, la libération de capacité de production ou l’accompagnement au changement des équipes opérationnelles.

• Formation à l’Amélioration Continue (Lean, Méthodes Agiles, Six Sigma). Mise en place du parcours certifiants Lean Service Agile Niveau Green Belt pour apprendre les méthodes et outils de l’amélioration continue

Damien, dirigeant de 3Conselis (Lyon), présente une expérience confirmée dans l’identification des opportunités d’amélioration ainsi que dans l’animation d’équipes projets en environnement Service et Industrie. Il est un spécialiste de l’approche pro... Show more

Luis Juarez

Luis Juarez

Tech strategist, automation geek, and Microsoft 365 evangelist. Luis Juarez helps businesses ditch the busywork, embrace AI, and get the most out of their digital workplace. As CEO of Inside View Global and founder of VAN 365 View, he’s all about building smarter solutions and thriving communities. When he’s not demystifying the cloud, he’s mentoring startups, championing youth entrepreneurship, and proving that work can be both productive and fun.

Tech strategist, automation geek, and Microsoft 365 evangelist. Luis Juarez helps businesses ditch the busywork, embrace AI, and get the most out of their digital workplace. As CEO of Inside View Global and founder of VAN 365 View, he’s all about bui... Show more

Toluwase Olugbemiro

Toluwase Olugbemiro

My name is Toluwase Olugbemiro.

I am a brand communicator with experience building global communities for startups, offering strategy, and telling great stories.

In my short time in the industry, I have worked for startups bringing in a collective revenue of $10,000 and more via direct partnerships, negotiations and creative storytelling.

I love anime, food and jazz music.

My name is Toluwase Olugbemiro. I am a brand communicator with experience building global communities for startups, offering strategy, and telling great stories. In my short time in the industry, I have worked for startups bringing in a colle... Show more

Anastasiia Kravchenko

Anastasiia Kravchenko

My career as a project manager began in 2016. Over nearly 10 years, I have mastered various methodologies and frameworks and earned a Scrum Master certification. Now I am a Product manager and a certified ICF coach. Mindfulness creates meaning, development, as well as good processes and products.

My career as a project manager began in 2016. Over nearly 10 years, I have mastered various methodologies and frameworks and earned a Scrum Master certification. Now I am a Product manager and a certified ICF coach. Mindfulness creates meaning, devel... Show more

Festus Emmanuel Enang

Festus Emmanuel Enang

Business Development Leader with 6+ years’ experience across software engineering, product design, product management, and digital business growth. Proven track record in driving revenue, securing strategic partnerships, and scaling innovative products in fintech, edtech, and startup ecosystems. Blends technical expertise with strong sales, branding, and market development skills to deliver impactful results. Recently spearheaded a ₦100M government-backed training program for tech talent incubation, while also growing student enrollment revenue to ₦3.5M monthly at Bravort. Passionate about building sustainable businesses and expanding market presence.

Business Development Leader with 6+ years’ experience across software engineering, product design, product management, and digital business growth. Proven track record in driving revenue, securing strategic partnerships, and scaling innovative produc... Show more

Daniel Terhorst-North

Daniel Terhorst-North

Daniel Terhorst-North uses his deep technical and operational knowledge to optimize businesses via his consulting practice, Goalwards® (https://goalwards.co). He puts people first and finds simple, pragmatic solutions to business and technical problems, often using lean and agile methods.

With over three decades of experience in IT, Daniel is a frequent speaker at technology and business conferences worldwide. The originator of Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) and Deliberate Discovery, Daniel has published feature articles in numerous software and business publications, and contributed to The RSpec Book: Behaviour Driven Development with RSpec, Cucumber, and Friends and 97 Things Every Programmer Should Know: Collective Wisdom from the Experts.

He occasionally blogs at https://dannorth.net/blog.

Daniel Terhorst-North uses his deep technical and operational knowledge to optimize businesses via his consulting practice, Goalwards® (https://goalwards.co). He puts people first and finds simple, pragmatic solutions to business and technical proble... Show more

Madhu Vadlamani

Madhu Vadlamani

15 + years of experience in AI and Data analytics. Speaker - mentor and trainer

15 + years of experience in AI and Data analytics. Speaker - mentor and trainer Show more

Veit Heller

Veit Heller

I’m a technologist at heart, though life often leads me into managerial roles. For the last 15 years, I’ve built products, led and advised companies, published papers, and shared my insights at conferences and in articles on the web.

I’m a technologist at heart, though life often leads me into managerial roles. For the last 15 years, I’ve built products, led and advised companies, published papers, and shared my insights at conferences and in articles on the web. Show more

Calvin Fabre

Calvin Fabre

Calvin is the founder and CEO of Envoc (pronounced: "invoke"), a radically creative software consulting, development, and hosting firm. He also co-founded LA Wallet, the first legal digital driver's license app in the United States. He also serves on the ISO working group responsible for defining the Mobile Driver's License digital standard.

Calvin graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in Computer Science and did graduate work studying world religions, philosophy, and apologetics at Southern Evangelical Seminary in North Carolina. He enjoys math problems, word problems, and moral dilemmas and is currently 43 months clean of political social media engagement. His public speaking gigs include Washington, D.C., Louisiana schools, universities, and church youth groups speaking about technology, digital identity, age estimation technology, public safety, company culture, and theology. Envoc has made the Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge list for all seven times it applied.

Calvin is the founder and CEO of Envoc (pronounced: "invoke"), a radically creative software consulting, development, and hosting firm. He also co-founded LA Wallet, the first legal digital driver's license app in the United States. He also serves on... Show more

Jan Wysocki

Jan Wysocki

Jan is experienced IT Manager with passion for Technology, habitual People builder, creative problem solver, Engineer by heart. He worked many years as Developer and then IT Architect. Now he is managing IT department and helping others in their Cloud Journey.

Jan is experienced IT Manager with passion for Technology, habitual People builder, creative problem solver, Engineer by heart. He worked many years as Developer and then IT Architect. Now he is managing IT department and helping others in their Clou... Show more

Dan Rochon

Dan Rochon

Dan Rochon, founder of the Consistent and Predictable Income (CPI) Community, believes that with the right tools, mentorship, and training, you can learn to influence human behavior and achieve your fullest potential—and you can inspire others to do the same.

By teaching his clients and students how to “Teach to Sell,” Dan helps professionals - just like you - create a continuous flow of leads and transactions so you have No Broke Months, transform yourself into an all-star seller, and scale your businesses to the point where you have the freedom to step back and have real control over your future without ever missing a beat.

One of Dan's proudest accomplishments is his own track record of having “No Broke Months” in real estate sales since 2008, with an average of ten monthly sales.

He is also a certified NLP practitioner and the author of

Real Estate Evolution:

The Ten-Step Guide to CPI - Consistent and Predictable Income and

Think and Grow Rich: Increase Your Influence,

Avoid the #1 Sales Mistake and Get What You Want.

And as you might imagine,

Dan is a constant student of human experience and potential.

Dan Rochon, founder of the Consistent and Predictable Income (CPI) Community, believes that with the right tools, mentorship, and training, you can learn to influence human behavior and achieve your fullest potential—and you can inspire others to do ... Show more

Marcelo Ramírez

Marcelo Ramírez

Analista financiero de evaluación de proyectos y planificación financiera. Desarrollador de agentes y agentics IA para la optimización de análisis financieros y corporativos.

Analista financiero de evaluación de proyectos y planificación financiera. Desarrollador de agentes y agentics IA para la optimización de análisis financieros y corporativos. Show more

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