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My name is Jonas Hulthén and I'm a software engineer at Nordnet who loves to learn, collaborate and spread positivity!

Hello! My name is Jonas Hulthén and I'm a software engineer at Nordnet who loves to learn, collaborate and spread positivity! Show more

Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO of InsightAI (FintechAI), brings over 10+ years of experience in industrial AI with a focus on financial analytics. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the University of Texas at Austin, Akash is recognized for his expertise in fintech, large data pipelines, and AI-based fraud detection. As a public speaker on AI/ML and Graph Databases, he has contributed significantly to the field. Akash has shown his leadership in startup environments using his innovative approach to leveraging advanced AI technologies.

Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO of InsightAI (FintechAI), brings over 10+ years of experience in industrial AI with a focus on financial analytics. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the University of Texas at Austin, Akash is recognized for his expertise in ... Show more

With extensive experience in commercial leadership and executive management, I have consistently delivered strong results in international, innovation‑driven IT organizations. My background spans strategic partnerships, product management, business development, marketing, and sales, supported by a solid foundation in digitalization, finance, and commercial strategy.
Since the early 1990s, I have built and developed high‑performing teams and guided organizations to new levels of commercial success. I focus on driving strategic growth, identifying new market opportunities, and fostering a strong, sustainable company culture.
My blend of business and technical expertise enables me to balance strategic priorities with practical execution. I have substantial experience in both direct sales and global partner ecosystems.
Strengths
• Strong commercial profile with broad business and technology insight
• Proven ability to develop and execute business strategies and performance management
• Experienced communicator and motivator providing clear fiscal, strategic, and operational leadership
• Analytical and collaborative approach to driving organizational improvements
Experience
• Management: Executive leadership, board roles, coaching and mentoring
• Business: Strategy development, partner/channel development, outsourcing
• Sales: Sales management, partner management, C‑level engagement, key account management, marketing
• IT: Strategic IT, IT management, ERP, Business Intelligence, Customer Engagement, AI, IoT & Cloud

With extensive experience in commercial leadership and executive management, I have consistently delivered strong results in international, innovation‑driven IT organizations. My background spans strategic partnerships, product management, business d... Show more

Ankur Gupta is a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager in AI infrastructure at LinkedIn, where he leads large-scale programs serving over a billion members across capacity planning, GPU efficiency, ML production reliability, and data center build-outs, including a first-of-its-kind hardware forecasting control plane. With 15+ years across AI infrastructure, cloud platforms, and distributed systems at companies including LinkedIn and Walmart, he turns hard technical problems into scalable platforms with measurable business impact. He is an IEEE Senior Member.

Ankur Gupta is a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager in AI infrastructure at LinkedIn, where he leads large-scale programs serving over a billion members across capacity planning, GPU efficiency, ML production reliability, and data center build-ou... Show more

Independent software vendor specialized in software development and systems architecture. Experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations projects in different industries like retail, real estate, educational, public government, manufacturing, automotive, banking, insurance, professional services, et al. I help organizations transform their business processes using IT tools and techniques, creating a well-balanced software ecosystem. As a ClickDimensions Partner, I offer marketing automation solutions. I help Microsoft partners to develop business areas focused on Dynamics 365 CE Apps, Power Platform and Azure services

Independent software vendor specialized in software development and systems architecture. Experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations projects in different industries like retail, real estat... Show more

Charis is a senior business intelligence analyst and consultant and the founder / co-organiser of PgGreece, the first Greece PostgreSQL Users Group.

With a long-standing interest in sciences, the arts and different cultures, she brings a diverse and cross-cultural perspective to community building and collaboration.

Charis is a senior business intelligence analyst and consultant and the founder / co-organiser of PgGreece, the first Greece PostgreSQL Users Group. With a long-standing interest in sciences, the arts and different cultures, she brings a diverse ... Show more

I have been building with AWS for ten years and teaching it for seven. In Italy I have worked as a licensed freelance engineer, consultant, and founder. I am now CTO and Co-founder, an AWS Authorized Instructor at Champion level, and an AWS Community Builder for seven years. I design cloud architectures with a focus on AI agent systems, data engineering, and serverless patterns on AWS, and I train thousands of cloud practitioners across Europe on the same architectures I build in production. My work spans AI product development, multi-tenant analytics infrastructure, and agent-based automation on Amazon Bedrock. I build with a small team and teach at European scale. I tend toward reflection. I do better work in quiet environments, and that shows up in how I approach architecture.

I have been building with AWS for ten years and teaching it for seven. In Italy I have worked as a licensed freelance engineer, consultant, and founder. I am now CTO and Co-founder, an AWS Authorized Instructor at Champion level, and an AWS Community... Show more

Denyse Drummond-Dunn is a leadership speaker, author, and former Global Head of Consumer Excellence at Nestlé.

Across 125+ markets and cross-functional environments, Denyse has worked with professionals who carry strategy into execution, often without formal authority.

Denyse teaches practical tools that turn strong work into recognised impact: decision-ready communication, stakeholder traction, and reputation-building that feels authentic.

Her sessions are known for clarity, energy, and immediate application, especially for mid-level leaders who feel overworked, overlooked, and stuck despite delivering exceptional results.

Denyse Drummond-Dunn is a leadership speaker, author, and former Global Head of Consumer Excellence at Nestlé. Across 125+ markets and cross-functional environments, Denyse has worked with professionals who carry strategy into execution, often wi... Show more

Mukul Goyal — Strategy, Operations & Technology Leader

Strategy doesn't create business outcomes. Execution does. That's where Mukul Goyal creates value.

Mukul Goyal is a Strategy & Operations, Business Operations (BizOps), Growth and Technology Strategy professional based in Delhi, India, with nearly a decade of experience working at the intersection of business strategy, technology, digital growth, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies.

His career spans technology, SaaS, e-commerce, consulting and digital businesses, where he has contributed to building, scaling and transforming businesses through a combination of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Mukul began developing his digital-business and entrepreneurial experience through Dimraj Group, including Dimraj Traders, Dimraj Technologies, and Dimraj Management Consulting and Company. Through these businesses, he developed experience across international commerce, e-commerce, supply-chain operations, customer acquisition, marketplace operations, product strategy, technology services and business growth. Dimraj Traders has served 100,000+ customers globally, providing practical exposure to operating and scaling a multi-category commerce and supply-chain ecosystem.

His technology journey expanded through QuickTouch Technologies Limited, where he became involved during the company's formative growth phase. His contribution spanned digital strategy, marketing, business development, operations, product development and the QuickCampus education-technology ecosystem.

During this period, Mukul worked at the intersection of product, marketing, sales and technology, contributing to organizational restructuring, go-to-market initiatives, digital capabilities and business development. QuickTouch subsequently scaled significantly, with public disclosures reporting 3,500+ schools using its platform by FY23.

In 2023, Mukul joined Dimraj Technologies, where his work has focused on Strategy & Operations, Growth, Business Development and Technology Services. His experience encompasses software development, web development, digital marketing, e-commerce, cloud technologies, AI/ML, automation and digital transformation, alongside client acquisition, partnerships, go-to-market strategy and solution positioning. Dimraj Technologies has developed a portfolio of 90+ global clients.

A defining characteristic of Mukul's career is his ability to operate between business and technology. Rather than approaching business and technology as separate functions, he focuses on understanding business problems, translating them into actionable requirements, coordinating with technical teams, and turning solutions into commercially viable products, services and operating models.

Strategy → Execution → Outcomes

Mukul specializes in translating strategy into execution through:

Business Operations & Transformation
Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy
Revenue Growth
Operational Excellence
Process Optimization
Business Analysis
Strategic Planning
Program & Project Management
Sales Operations & RevOps
Customer Acquisition
Customer Experience (CX)
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
Strategic Partnerships
Stakeholder Management
Digital Transformation
AI Enablement

He brings an operator's mindset—combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution to solve complex business challenges, improve operational performance, optimize customer experiences, enable cross-functional collaboration and use data to drive measurable outcomes.

Technology & AI

Alongside his business leadership experience, Mukul has developed expertise across Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Intelligent Automation, APIs, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot and Digital Transformation.

This combination enables him to bridge business strategy, technology and execution, helping organizations understand and adopt modern AI-driven ways of working.

His professional interests increasingly focus on how AI, cloud, automation and intelligent systems can transform business operations, improve productivity and create scalable competitive advantages.

Technology Education & Community

Mukul is also active in the technology education and community ecosystem, participating as a speaker, mentor and industry contributor.

In 2026, he participated in multiple technology-focused events and was invited as a Distinguished Speaker & Industry Expert at the Technology Innovations Bootcamp at the University of Engineering & Management, Jaipur, where he discussed areas including AI, LLMs, AI Agents, cloud, automation, entrepreneurship and the future of technology.

He is passionate about making emerging technologies understandable and practically useful for students, professionals, entrepreneurs and organizations.

Professional Philosophy

Mukul believes the next generation of business leaders will need to operate across multiple disciplines rather than within isolated functions.

Strategy without execution remains an idea. Technology without business context remains a tool. Growth without operational discipline is difficult to sustain.

His approach brings together:

Strategy + Operations + Technology + Data + AI + Execution

to build intelligent, scalable and globally competitive organizations.

Core Expertise

Strategy & Operations (BizOps) • Business Operations & Transformation • Growth Strategy • GTM Strategy • Revenue Growth • Operational Excellence • Process Optimization • Business Analysis • Strategic Planning • Program & Project Management • Sales Operations • RevOps • Customer Acquisition • Customer Experience • CRO • Strategic Partnerships • Stakeholder Management • AI Enablement • Generative AI • Intelligent Automation • Technology Strategy • Cloud Computing • AWS • Google Cloud Platform

Mukul Goyal — Strategy, Operations & Technology Leader Strategy doesn't create business outcomes. Execution does. That's where Mukul Goyal creates value. Mukul Goyal is a Strategy & Operations, Business Operations (BizOps), Growth and Technolog... Show more

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. Show more

Head of Security | Strategic Leader in Cybersecurity, Compliance & DevSecOps

Strategic Information Security leader with extensive experience safeguarding critical infrastructure and navigating complex regulatory landscapes. As Head of Security at fyn, oversees the security architecture of global Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) platforms, ensuring top-tier operational resilience and business continuity.

Bridging the gap between deep technical execution (SysAdmin & DevSecOps) and high-level risk management, turning cybersecurity from a operational requirement into a core business driver. Steadfastly dedicated to upholding the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability), combining actionable auditing with proactive threat mitigation.
💡 Keynote & Panel Topics: Cloud Security & DevSecOps
Compliance as a Business Enabler: Navigating PCI DSS v4 certification and leveraging ISO 27001 & NIST frameworks for strategic growth.

Proactive Risk Management & Internal Audit: Building operational resilience and mitigating threats in mission-critical infrastructure.

Head of Security | Strategic Leader in Cybersecurity, Compliance & DevSecOps Strategic Information Security leader with extensive experience safeguarding critical infrastructure and navigating complex regulatory landscapes. As Head of Security at ... Show more

Mya Tyler is a speaker, executive coach, and strategic advisor who helps leaders and organizations align work, vision, and values so they can achieve more, struggle less, and build impact that multiplies. With more than 25 years of experience leading large-scale transformation, she brings executive depth, practical insight, and a human-centered approach to leadership, growth, and change.

As the founder of Tapestry AG and Hustle to Wholeness™, Mya works with high-performing leaders and organizations who are delivering results but feel the strain of doing it unsustainably.

Known for her calm, direct, and deeply relatable style, Mya creates space for honest reflection while offering practical tools people can apply right away. She believes success and well-being do not have to compete, and that the strongest leadership is rooted in alignment, clarity, and integrity.

Mya Tyler is a speaker, executive coach, and strategic advisor who helps leaders and organizations align work, vision, and values so they can achieve more, struggle less, and build impact that multiplies. With more than 25 years of experience leading... Show more

Founder and Managing Director @AppsLab_KE, Software Eng, DevOps, Product Management

Founder and Managing Director @AppsLab_KE, Software Eng, DevOps, Product Management Show more

Varshenne Reddi is a Research & Reporting Analyst at East Texas A&M University and an Adjunct Faculty member in the College of Business. Her work focuses on accreditation reporting, institutional research analytics, student success metrics, and evidence-based decision-making that supports educational quality and continuous improvement.

She works closely with university leadership on institutional reporting initiatives, including accreditation-related reporting, rankings, and strategic data analysis. Through her work, she is developing practical frameworks that help higher education institutions use reliable evidence to improve transparency, accountability, and educational outcomes.

Her current research explores evidence-based institutional research and reporting frameworks for advancing educational quality. She is passionate about bridging academic research with practical implementation to help institutions make better decisions through data-informed strategies.

Her speaking interests include institutional research, educational quality, higher education analytics, accreditation, student success, evidence-based decision making, and continuous improvement in higher education.

Varshenne Reddi is a Research & Reporting Analyst at East Texas A&M University and an Adjunct Faculty member in the College of Business. Her work focuses on accreditation reporting, institutional research analytics, student success metrics, and evide... Show more

With 23+ years in database and analysis, coupled with a Computer Sciences degree, Ryan is currently the Chief Executive Manager at Data Courage North America. With over 20 years in a leadership role, he is an expert in Data Warehouse and Semantic Models design (Denormalized, Star, Snowflake schemas) and highly proficient with the Microsoft BI stack, including deep experience with Power BI and Fabric. Possessing comprehensive knowledge of business intelligence concepts and various data visualization tools, he excels at leading teams, driving project execution, and engineering dynamic, scalable data warehouses and analytical models across diverse industries. A knowledgeable data interpreter, he efficiently translates complex data into actionable insights and strategic steps.

With 23+ years in database and analysis, coupled with a Computer Sciences degree, Ryan is currently the Chief Executive Manager at Data Courage North America. With over 20 years in a leadership role, he is an expert in Data Warehouse and Semantic Mod... Show more

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training.
Collin is certified in Power BI and has trained 1000's of individuals in the usage of Power BI ranging from introductory to advanced courses. His passion is for users at all levels to get the most out of the software as possible to be able to produce results that are meaningful and actionable.

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training. Collin is certifi... Show more

Mediador, formado en la Escuela de
Mediación del Colegio Público de Abogados
de Buenos Aires. Magister en RRHH, FCE
UBA. Entrenado en negociación por CMI-Harvard,
en Cambridge, Massachusetts,
EEUU. Posgrado en Gestión Humana de
las Organizaciones, Facultad de Psicología
UBA. Contador Público. Profesor de
Negociación, persuasión y comunicación estrategica en grado y posgrado.
Vicepresidente de la Comisión de Negociación del Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Entrenador, mentor y consultor de negociadores.
Apasionado investigador y creador de contenido sobre negociación, persuasión y comunicación interpersonal.
Profesional independiente, socio fundador de Visión y Estrategia Consultores.

Mediador, formado en la Escuela de Mediación del Colegio Público de Abogados de Buenos Aires. Magister en RRHH, FCE UBA. Entrenado en negociación por CMI-Harvard, en Cambridge, Massachusetts, EEUU. Posgrado en Gestión Humana de las Organizacion... Show more

Morris Vanegas is a Principal Consultant in the Innovation Group at LiminalArc, an AI transformation consultancy that partners with organizations ranging from mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies worldwide. He helps teams turn ambitious ideas into capabilities that organizations can absorb, operate, and sustain, providing structured systems people can begin using immediately while preserving the freedom to contribute their own expertise and judgment. Applied to AI, this means treating prompting, context management, and agentic workflows as engineering disciplines rather than individual craftsmanship. Morris has applied this approach in unfamiliar domains throughout his career, including spacesuit design, the development of a patented brain imaging technology, and the makerspaces he founded. Today, he is focused on helping organizations navigate AI transformation. He holds a PhD in Bioengineering and writes about innovation systems, organizational learning, and how high-performing teams are built in practice.

Morris Vanegas is a Principal Consultant in the Innovation Group at LiminalArc, an AI transformation consultancy that partners with organizations ranging from mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies worldwide. He helps teams turn ambitious idea... Show more

As Architect & CTO at Anubix, im a seasoned Cloud IT Leader with over a decade of experience. Developed deep expertise in multi-cloud, hybrid environments, and large-scale migrations. Im also GCP and AWS certified, bringing hands-on experience in DevOps and cloud operations.

As Architect & CTO at Anubix, im a seasoned Cloud IT Leader with over a decade of experience. Developed deep expertise in multi-cloud, hybrid environments, and large-scale migrations. Im also GCP and AWS certified, bringing hands-on experience in Dev... Show more

Isabela Gayno é Chief of Staff no Picpay, professora de IA em programas executivos de MBA e criadora do método PriorizAI. Atua há mais de 20 anos com gestão de projetos, governança, portfólio, agilidade e transformação organizacional, ajudando líderes e times a saírem da priorização no feeling para decisões mais claras, estruturadas e orientadas por valor.
Sua pesquisa e atuação conectam IA generativa, workflows de agentes, decisão executiva e futuro da gestão. Como professora e consultora, traduz temas complexos em aplicações práticas para líderes, PMOs, agilistas, times de produto, tecnologia e operações.

Isabela Gayno é Chief of Staff no Picpay, professora de IA em programas executivos de MBA e criadora do método PriorizAI. Atua há mais de 20 anos com gestão de projetos, governança, portfólio, agilidade e transformação organizacional, ajudando lídere... Show more

Living Entrepreneunarial values in UX and experience optimisation. I'm the happy co-founder of Ferpection, now Unguess France, a part of the Unguess European team. We're helping companies to evaluate and improve their digital products and multichannel journeys: market research and innovation, UX, QA, accessibility, sustainability, cybersecurity. We deliver these all over the world through our unique crowdtesting solutions: proprietary panel, AI platform and expert consultants pool.Living

Living Entrepreneunarial values in UX and experience optimisation. I'm the happy co-founder of Ferpection, now Unguess France, a part of the Unguess European team. We're helping companies to evaluate and improve their digital products and multichanne... Show more

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders, and women leaders in 28 countries, sharing her methodology for achieving business results through authentic connections.

She is the author of the amazon bestseller "The Super Connector's Playbook". With over 20 years of global experience across Europe, Australia, and the U.S., she brings both corporate and startup perspectives to the tech world. Lirone contributes to leading global magazines and serves as an executive director at a UN-affiliated NGO supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders,... Show more

Akhil Patel is Director of Business Development at CyberGuard Advantage, with 10+ years spanning enterprise sales and customer success across cybersecurity, compliance, and B2B SaaS. He has guided organizations of every size through SOC 2, ISO 27001 and 42001, PCI DSS, HIPAA/HITRUST, penetration testing, and emerging AI governance and red-teaming programs, working hand in hand with CISOs, security leaders, and executive teams. Earlier, at Cobalt.io, he led enterprise customer success for a portfolio of Fortune 500 accounts, scaling pentest programs from onboarding to mature, multi-year engagements.

Akhil is a member of InfraGard's Indiana chapter and a regular at RSA, ACG, and regional security communities. He speaks on compliance strategy, offensive security, and applying AI to go-to-market.

Akhil Patel is Director of Business Development at CyberGuard Advantage, with 10+ years spanning enterprise sales and customer success across cybersecurity, compliance, and B2B SaaS. He has guided organizations of every size through SOC 2, ISO 27001 ... Show more

Amina Emenena is a D.Sc. candidate in Cybersecurity at George Washington University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, where her research on build environment risk governance was awarded Best Paper of Track at the ASBBS 33rd Annual Conference. She is the founder of Build Flow Labs, creator of the Build Chain of Custody (BCoC) evidence standard, and author of the forthcoming book "Pipeline Trust: Automating Trust and Engineering Compliance in the Modern Software Supply Chain." She holds over 15 years of technical and engineering leadership experience including leading remediation for a major platform breach, unmanned aircraft software development, and an Intelligence Community engineering background.

Amina Emenena is a D.Sc. candidate in Cybersecurity at George Washington University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, where her research on build environment risk governance was awarded Best Paper of Track at the ASBBS 33rd Annual Confere... Show more

Eszter Iványi, with 5+ years in asset management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Coaching from ELTE University, she combines corporate expertise with coaching principles to drive organizational change and professional development.

Eszter Iványi, with 5+ years in asset management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Coaching from ELTE University, she combines corporate expertise with coaching principles to drive organizational change and professional development. Show more

Aura Buison was a CPA back in the Philippines. Her early career was spent working as an auditor at PwC. She later transitioned and became a Consultant/Solutions Architect for Axapta 3.0 until the latest version D365 F&O. She has over 20 years of experience in F&O Finance, and Project Management and Accounting modules.

Currently a Solutions Architect at Kroll.

Aura Buison was a CPA back in the Philippines. Her early career was spent working as an auditor at PwC. She later transitioned and became a Consultant/Solutions Architect for Axapta 3.0 until the latest version D365 F&O. She has over 20 years of expe... Show more

Meet Advait: A Pune-based IT Professional with a Decade of Diverse Expertise
Advait, an accomplished IT professional hailing from Pune, boasts an extensive career spanning over 16+ years, encompassing various domains such as Analysis, Designing, Development, Quality, and Delivery within the IT industry. Throughout his journey, he has contributed his skills and knowledge to renowned IT giants, catering to a global clientele.
Over the past five years, Advait has immersed himself in the realm of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Mixed Reality, Blockchain, and Data Science, among others. His valuable insights and expertise have been sought after by international publications, where his blogs and articles have been published.
Adding to his repertoire, Advait is a seasoned speaker, having graced numerous events with captivating speeches and talks. He also imparts training on a wide array of technology-related topics, including Software Development Processes, Programming Languages, Software Quality, Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management, Domain Knowledge, and much more.

Meet Advait: A Pune-based IT Professional with a Decade of Diverse Expertise Advait, an accomplished IT professional hailing from Pune, boasts an extensive career spanning over 16+ years, encompassing various domains such as Analysis, Designing, Dev... Show more

Jirka Bachel brings 18 years of experience building products, teams, and venture-backed tech at the intersection of search, engineering, and applied AI. He began his career at Seznam.cz—one of the few search engines to compete head-on with Google—where he built the company’s first mobile app, scaling it to 1.5M+ monthly active users.

Later, Jirka co-founded a bootstrapped engineering agency that scaled to €3M ARR, shipping solutions for Fortune 500 clients including Volkswagen and UDR. After reinvesting over €1M of agency profits into product development, he stepped away to found Navigara, backed by QQ Capital and prominent angel investors like Michal Štencl.

Jirka Bachel brings 18 years of experience building products, teams, and venture-backed tech at the intersection of search, engineering, and applied AI. He began his career at Seznam.cz—one of the few search engines to compete head-on with Google—whe... Show more

Don Barden, Ph.D. is a behavioral economist, international speaker, and business consultant who has worked with organizations including the U.S. Army, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and OneAmerica Financial Partners. He is the author of The Perfect Plan and Here Come the Girls, and teaches C-suite teams and business owners how to install the decision-making instincts that grow revenue, reduce turnover, and prepare organizations for the next era of leadership.

Don Barden, Ph.D. is a behavioral economist, international speaker, and business consultant who has worked with organizations including the U.S. Army, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and OneAmerica Financial Partners. He is the author of The Perfect Plan and H... Show more

Dr. Don Barden is an internationally recognized behavioral economist, author, and corporate strategist with more than 30 years of transformative leadership experience. Named one of North America’s Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell and Entrepreneur of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Dr. Barden has built billion-dollar sales teams and reshaped organizational cultures across the globe.

His Wall Street–backed research, The Perfect Plan, uncovered the behavioral patterns that drive elite leadership performance. His latest doctoral study, Here Come the Girls, reveals the next global paradigm shift in leadership—forecasting that between 2028 and 2032, women’s rise to power will redefine how organizations grow, innovate, and lead. Dr. Barden’s message equips leaders to adapt, embrace inclusive collaboration, and prepare for the future of business through measurable 3× impact in growth, profit, and retention.

Dr. Don Barden is an internationally recognized behavioral economist, author, and corporate strategist with more than 30 years of transformative leadership experience. Named one of North America’s Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell ... Show more