Business & Management

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

Kelly Schuckneckt

Kelly Schuckneckt

As Chief Elevation Officer at Two Mile High Marketing, I help entrepreneurs and businesses transform their vision into impact. With over a decade of experience in publishing and marketing, I specialize in elevating thought leaders, crafting strategies that amplify influence, and driving measurable growth.

My journey began in publishing, where I led strategic initiatives that fueled exponential growth, helping the company:
📍 Earn recognition as Denver Business Journal’s fastest-growing publisher
📍 Appear on the Inc. 5000 list four years in a row
📍 Scale revenue from $3M to $7M

More recently, at Summit Virtual CFO by Anders, I applied these skills to create content marketing strategies that tripled revenue in just five years.

Now, I’m focused on helping businesses and thought leaders rise to new heights through strategic marketing and brand development. Whether it’s refining messaging, launching impactful campaigns, or positioning leaders as authorities in their industries, I partner with clients to unlock their potential and achieve lasting success.

If you’re ready to elevate your brand or business, let’s connect and explore how we can work together to make your vision a reality.

As Chief Elevation Officer at Two Mile High Marketing, I help entrepreneurs and businesses transform their vision into impact. With over a decade of experience in publishing and marketing, I specialize in elevating thought leaders, crafting strategie... Show more

Fabricio Pires Domingues

Fabricio Pires Domingues

Agile Coach and Transformation Strategist with 25+ years of experience across technology, business, and leadership development. Passionate about enabling cultural evolution, organizational agility, and sustainable results — always with a people-centered and impact-driven approach

Agile Coach and Transformation Strategist with 25+ years of experience across technology, business, and leadership development. Passionate about enabling cultural evolution, organizational agility, and sustainable results — always with a people-cente... Show more

Todd Fisher

Todd Fisher

Todd has a passion for promoting a healthy product and engineering culture, collaboratively exploring ways to solve both organizational and engineering needs, as well as holding regular discussions around how to evolve the software engineering craft. Todd believes in a human centered approach to engineering, where the experience of those creating and evolving the product is just as important as those that use the product.

A native to California's bay area, Todd’s journey into programming started over two decades ago and he has been privileged to work with many technologies as well as some leadership roles over the years. With his experience as a Principal of Software Engineering Practices at Pluralsight, Todd supported both individual software engineers and the technical leadership team in helping to continually improve and work together in a way that enables everyone to do their best work.

Todd loves to play the guitar, and is always open to jamming out and often enjoys paired programming with strangers.

Todd has a passion for promoting a healthy product and engineering culture, collaboratively exploring ways to solve both organizational and engineering needs, as well as holding regular discussions around how to evolve the software engineering craft.... Show more

Gwénaëlle Hirrien

Gwénaëlle Hirrien

After an atypical career in law, the arts and video games, I chose to retrain in development. My desire to promote continuous improvement and communication led me to become a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Systemic Professional Coach and Responsible Digital Lead. As a professional facilitator for the Fresque du Climat et du Numérique, I am constantly learning about the ecological transition, responsible digital technologies and sociology. Involved in Time For The Planet and supporting women in the digital world. As a theater practitioner, I find it a way of creatively exploring and communicating. What drives me: helping companies and individuals to integrate climate and social issues into their practices.

After an atypical career in law, the arts and video games, I chose to retrain in development. My desire to promote continuous improvement and communication led me to become a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Systemic Professional Coach and Responsible Digi... Show more

Nico Maiwald

Nico Maiwald

In 2015, I first discovered agility when the internal software development department of my training company began its agile transformation. As a Developer, being an "actively transformed" member at that time was not only exciting but also filled with many new inspirations.

In 2017, I led my first agile transformation, working with a traditionally operating legal department. One of the highlights of this transformation was guiding my colleagues and introducing them to the new agile way of working. The most significant challenge I faced was conveying the values of agility in a classical, hierarchy-orientated department.

Since 2017, I have gained experience as a Product Owner and Scrum Master in various roles, and in 2021, I joined HDI to guide two agile software development teams on their journey to "Living Agile." In early 2023, I also took on the role of "Capability Manager Scrum Master" in the Capability Management of our Agile Family. Since then, my focus has been on making agility an experience in an internationally operating corporation with dispersed teams.

My motto is: Pleasant yet uncomfortable.

In 2015, I first discovered agility when the internal software development department of my training company began its agile transformation. As a Developer, being an "actively transformed" member at that time was not only exciting but also filled wit... Show more

Mandar Chiplunkar

Mandar Chiplunkar

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advisors that blends large language models with real-world business workflows. Passionate about making technology practical and human-centered, Mandar focuses on turning complex systems into tools that empower people and deliver measurable impact.

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advis... Show more

Jan Wysocki

Jan Wysocki

Jan Wysocki is a strategic IT advisor, coach, and educator who bridges the gap between business and technology. As the founder of Bits of IT, he helps non-technical leaders make informed tech decisions and empowers engineers to become better communicators and collaborators.
With over two decades of experience in software development, IT strategy, and leadership, Jan has worked across industries to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights. He’s passionate about fostering digital literacy, building inclusive tech cultures, and making technology accessible — not intimidating.
Jan is also the author of Bits of IT: Your Commonsense Guide to the World of Computers and Software Development, a witty and insightful book that demystifies IT through humor, analogies, and real-world examples.
Whether he’s coaching engineers, advising executives, or speaking at conferences, Jan brings empathy, clarity, and a touch of irreverence to every conversation.

Jan Wysocki is a strategic IT advisor, coach, and educator who bridges the gap between business and technology. As the founder of Bits of IT, he helps non-technical leaders make informed tech decisions and empowers engineers to become better communic... Show more

Anuj Agarwal

Anuj Agarwal

Anuj Agarwal is an Application Engineering Technical Lead at Vanguard, based in Melbourne, Australia. With 17 years of experience in the software industry, Anuj has worked across diverse domains including telecom, embedded systems, IoT, consumer electronics, banking, and financial services. His career spans multiple continents—India, USA, South Korea, Europe, and now Australia, giving him a rich perspective on multicultural collaboration and global delivery.

An engineering graduate with an MBA, Anuj is a lifelong learner who thrives on solving complex problems and driving customer-focused innovation. He has held roles ranging from developer and architect to technical lead, and has worked with clients like NAB, Telstra (Belong), Samsung, Nokia, Bell Labs, Itron, and Vanguard.

Anuj leads with a people-first mindset, believing that great teams are built on compassion, understanding, and effective communication. He’s deeply committed to quality, customer value, and going the extra mile to deliver meaningful outcomes. Known for his positive attitude, social nature, and spiritual outlook, Anuj brings warmth and clarity to every project he leads.

His mission statement:
"To drive innovation and deliver customer-focused solutions with an emphasis on continuous learning, leadership, and quality in a positive, collaborative work environment."

His top values include:
- Customer Focus
- Continuous Learning
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Team Collaboration

Anuj Agarwal is an Application Engineering Technical Lead at Vanguard, based in Melbourne, Australia. With 17 years of experience in the software industry, Anuj has worked across diverse domains including telecom, embedded systems, IoT, consumer elec... Show more

Aarica Smith

Aarica Smith

Aarica J. Smith is a multi-certified Salesforce Consultant, Board Source Certified Consultant and SCRUM Certified project management and operations professional. Aarica thrives in concept development, using her consulting and management tools to transform ambiguous environments and concepts into actionable plans or implementations. She is highly creative when it comes to developing results-driven solutions, while ensuring alignment with necessary organization leaders of all levels.

Some of the work that she has accomplished with small businesses includes:

- Created company-wide and department-specific operational systems to streamline the business based on systems, not individual team members
- Developed a various company programs, including a diverse supplier program and employee professional development program
- Project managed cross-functional projects, engaging with external and internal key stakeholders to ensure on-time deliverables and successful project metrics
- Led change management initiatives with c-suite executives and department leaders.

In her previous roles of a non-profit professional, she has overseen a multi-million-dollar foundation grant to pilot national arts strategy to over 4K Boys & Girls Clubs globally, managed over $32M in corporate accounts, and grew a local cycling fundraising event from $450K to nearly a $1M event, making it the #4 premiere cycling fundraising event (out of 93 national events) for the organization.

A firm believer in education, Aarica earned her Master of Arts degree in Arts Administration from Savannah College of Art and Design, and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with a minor in French from Spelman College. In her spare time, she loves to travel the world with her family, experience amazing food, and volunteer in her community with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Aarica J. Smith is a multi-certified Salesforce Consultant, Board Source Certified Consultant and SCRUM Certified project management and operations professional. Aarica thrives in concept development, using her consulting and management tools to tran... Show more

Feras Deiratany

Feras Deiratany

Feras Deiratany has been writing software at Progressive Insurance for the past 8 years. Most recently he helped launch, Progressive Life, the company’s entry to the Life Insurance market. He is involved with multiple social impact organizations in Cleveland like Global Shapers and GiveBackHack. Feras also loves to travel and try different foods along the way. He is originally from Syria and holds a Computer Science and Engineering degree from The Ohio State University.

Feras Deiratany has been writing software at Progressive Insurance for the past 8 years. Most recently he helped launch, Progressive Life, the company’s entry to the Life Insurance market. He is involved with multiple social impact organizations in C... Show more

Gielen Rojas Lopez

Gielen Rojas Lopez

With over 25 years blending strategic expertise and hands-on execution across business and technology, I have hands on experience in IT Service Management, Business Analysis, Service Design, Enterprise Architecture, and Cloud Consulting. Throughout my career I've partnered with private and public sector organisations, including working for major cloud providers like Microsoft and VMware.

This diverse background has enabled me to build extensive expertise. I firmly believe that, much like ecosystems, organizational improvement must embrace interconnectedness and continuous adaptation.

A persistent optimizer, continuous learner, and advocate for systems thinking, I believe frameworks and methodologies should facilitate—not dictate—progress. This is why I created 'unframed by ValueCraft Studio', a set of thoughts and questions to invite people to think laterally, to ideate 'together', to have purposeful conversations between disciplines, teams, and avoid siloed thinking.

I’m fluent in both English and Spanish.

With over 25 years blending strategic expertise and hands-on execution across business and technology, I have hands on experience in IT Service Management, Business Analysis, Service Design, Enterprise Architecture, and Cloud Consulting. Throughout m... Show more

Leadership Larry Mietus

Leadership Larry Mietus



Larry Mietus (Chief Excuse Obliterator) is the Founder of Speaking of Strategy. He is an engaging speaker, business consultant, author, podcaster, and educator with a wealth of practical, hands-on experience. His expertise encompasses leadership development, organizational design, employee engagement, and sales and marketing strategies. His clients run the gamut from "Mom and Pop" businesses to international enterprises. He is a frequent contributor on LinkedIn. Larry has also been quoted in HR Magazine, the most widely read and respected Human Resources publication in the world. He is a guest speaker for Vistage International, the world’s largest executive coaching organization. Larry is the author of “We Tried That Once” And Other Popular Excuses That Sabotage Business Success!

Larry Mietus (Chief Excuse Obliterator) is the Founder of Speaking of Strategy. He is an engaging speaker, business consultant, author, podcaster, and educator with a wealth of practical, hands-on experience. His expertise encompasses leadership ... Show more

Margo Sakova

Margo Sakova

Margo Sakova is a passionate advocate for the OKR framework. As the Head of Marketing at Oboard, she is dedicated to educating the community on best practices for utilizing OKRs within their organizations. Margo strives to make OKRs engaging and easy to use, continually experimenting with new approaches.

Margo Sakova is a passionate advocate for the OKR framework. As the Head of Marketing at Oboard, she is dedicated to educating the community on best practices for utilizing OKRs within their organizations. Margo strives to make OKRs engaging and easy... Show more

Ghizlane Aroussi

Ghizlane Aroussi

Hi there !
For the past five years, I've been on a rewarding journey as an engineering manager—leading teams, learning continuously, and striving to make work just a little more human (and fun!).
Before stepping into management, I rolled up my sleeves as a 3D developer then a full stack engineer, building web and mobile experiences and solving bugs :)

Today, I have the joy (and sometimes the challenge!) of managing both a vibrant team of software engineers and a dynamic group of RPA engineers. My mission? To design reliable and scalable systems and to foster a culture where experimentation is encouraged and where everyone feels they’re in the right place.

People, communication patterns, and the ever-evolving world of work fascinate me. I’m especially intrigued by how AI will reshape our jobs.

At PayFit, I’m currently navigating our transition to Domain-Driven Design while experimenting with team topologies, the 360 impact on the organization business, people and tech wise is fascinating.

I believe in tackling technical debt gracefully and my goal is to do so while delivering business value and empowering teams to take ownership and make decisions.

More than happy to share my learnings and acquire new ideas on the way!

Hi there ! For the past five years, I've been on a rewarding journey as an engineering manager—leading teams, learning continuously, and striving to make work just a little more human (and fun!). Before stepping into management, I rolled up my sl... Show more

Gaurav Gupta

Gaurav Gupta

Technology Executive @ NUAAV | Ex-Adobe, ZoomInfo | TEDx Speaker | 3X Serial Entrepreneur | ML Professor | 6 US Patents | TV Show Tech Finalist | Startup Canada Visa Entrepreneur | 40 under 40 | Angel Investor

Gaurav is a full-stack scientist delivering production-grade generative AI solutions with proven track record of ~80% process optimization and ~30% cost reduction. At Granicus, he architects scalable data platforms handling 20+ government data sources with complex identity resolution, pioneering autonomous agent mesh architectures that achieve 80% task completion without human intervention.

Key Innovations:
Advanced neural-symbolic architectures for enterprise document synthesis
Novel hallucination prevention systems with real-time knowledge verification
Behavioral verification frameworks for AI agent operational security
Custom model engineering: Distilled enterprise models achieving 85% Claude performance at 10% cost

Enterprise Impact:
Deployed Graph-RAG Knowledge Graphs with 92% precision, 90% recall, <3% hallucination rate
Architected microservices supporting 10M+ concurrent users with 99.99% uptime
Multi-cloud data processing: 10M+ events/minute with real-time streaming architectures

Technology Executive @ NUAAV | Ex-Adobe, ZoomInfo | TEDx Speaker | 3X Serial Entrepreneur | ML Professor | 6 US Patents | TV Show Tech Finalist | Startup Canada Visa Entrepreneur | 40 under 40 | Angel Investor Gaurav is a full-stack scientist deli... Show more

Ewa Antczak

Ewa Antczak

Dr. Ewa Antczak is an internationally recognized Behavioral Scientist, psychologist, and AI innovator dedicated to creating safer and more empathetic digital environments. With over two decades of professional experience, she has guided more than 15,000 individuals through her clinical and educational work, with expertise in emotional intelligence, gifted behavior, and youth mental health.
A published author of several books and peer-reviewed papers on behavior and attitude change, she completed her doctorate at the age of 24 while serving as a researcher and lecturer at the Polish Academy of Sciences and University of Social Sciences and Humanities, specializing in personality and the role of narrative mode in behavior change.
She is the founder of Felixa, a pioneering AI-powered platform that proactively detects and transforms harmful behavior in online communities, strengthening trust, collaboration, and inclusion. Her work uniquely bridges behavioral science with advanced technology, setting new standards for how societies can address digital safety and human well-being.
Dr. Antczak also created IdealMe, a personal development system that builds emotional intelligence and resilience in individuals and teams, and Talk2Alex, an app that has supported thousands of young people in regulating emotions and behaviors, particularly during the pandemic. She also serves on the Boards of Resilient Children Canada and the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO).
A frequent speaker at global conferences, Dr. Antczak continues to influence leaders, innovators, and policymakers at the intersection of psychology, technology, and human progress.

Dr. Ewa Antczak is an internationally recognized Behavioral Scientist, psychologist, and AI innovator dedicated to creating safer and more empathetic digital environments. With over two decades of professional experience, she has guided more than 15,... Show more

Steve Green

Steve Green

With over 25 years at the forefront of digital innovation, Steve brings deep expertise in application architecture, team leadership, and digital transformation. As Executive Director of Delivery for NTT Data, he leverages this experience to champion agile product development and solve the complex challenges of modern digital ecosystems. He is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. He leads diverse teams encompassing software architecture, data science, business intelligence, interactive engineering, DevOps, creative design, application development, and quality control, ensuring seamless service and delivery. Steve's insights into continuous innovation and his commitment to team empowerment make him a respected leader in the digital space.

With over 25 years at the forefront of digital innovation, Steve brings deep expertise in application architecture, team leadership, and digital transformation. As Executive Director of Delivery for NTT Data, he leverages this experience to champion... Show more

Scott Morgan

Scott Morgan

When I was eleven, I wrote a Basic program that moved a circle across the screen of a monochrome monitor, and I was hooked. I have worn many hats in my career, but I have always been a developer. I am passionate about helping developers produce great work and have the best job satisfaction I can provide.

I am a lifelong learner, working toward my doctorate (DBA) in business intelligence at Marymount University.

When I was eleven, I wrote a Basic program that moved a circle across the screen of a monochrome monitor, and I was hooked. I have worn many hats in my career, but I have always been a developer. I am passionate about helping developers produce grea... Show more

Andriani Manetta

Andriani Manetta

A pioneering marketing and communications strategist specializing in Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and digital transformation. Serves as Marketing Director of Sophia the Robot (Hanson Robotics) for Greece, Cyprus, and Australia, leading collaborations that connect technology, ethics, and culture while promoting responsible innovation.

As Founder and CEO of Victorious Network, Greece’s first AI-driven marketing and communications agency, she develops strategies that merge creativity, sustainability, and intelligent systems to drive meaningful impact across industries.

A graduate of the Oxford Executive Program in Artificial Intelligence, she is also an active mentor and international speaker, supporting women, startups, and innovation ecosystems through mentorship and participation in hackathons. Her guidance focuses on leadership, ethical innovation, and the responsible use of AI.

Her work bridges human creativity with emerging technologies, redefining how innovation serves society and inspires future digital leaders. She is currently developing AIsLAND 2026, a visionary global initiative connecting technology, sustainability, and culture.

A pioneering marketing and communications strategist specializing in Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and digital transformation. Serves as Marketing Director of Sophia the Robot (Hanson Robotics) for Greece, Cyprus, and Australia, leading collabor... Show more

Guillaume Gaudfroy

Guillaume Gaudfroy

MVP Alumni Data Platform depuis 5 ans, je suis activement engagé dans la communauté Française autour des métiers de la data et la business Intelligence, notamment avec le Club Power BI, le Power 365, DataWelsh

Créateur et organisateur du Power 365.
Créateur de DataWelsh

Ma ligne de conduite: être simple, efficace et toujours dans la bonne humeur

MVP Alumni Data Platform depuis 5 ans, je suis activement engagé dans la communauté Française autour des métiers de la data et la business Intelligence, notamment avec le Club Power BI, le Power 365, DataWelsh Créateur et organisateur du Power 365... Show more

Roberto Slomka

Roberto Slomka

Analista de Sistemas, formado Administrador de Empresas com ênfase em AS. Especialista em Qualidade de Software, com 40 anos de carreira na área de TIC atuando em diversos papéis.

Especialista em Tecnologias na Aprendizagem, praticante e estudioso da heutagogia (auto-aprendizagem), do e-learning e do desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional, com foco em soft skills necessárias à cultura ágil desde 2015. Concluindo especialização em Projetos Sociais e Políticas Públicas.

No Serpro desde 2006. Trabalhou com Garantia da Qualidade, melhoria contínua de processos, sendo professor convidado da pós-graduação em Qualidade de Software da Unisinos de 2011 a 2015.

Atua desde 2019 com cultura organizacional, inicialmente no time Cultura Dides, cuja missão é apoiar a propagação e engajamento na cultura ágil no âmbito da Diretoria de Desenvolvimento de Soluções (DIDES) do Serviço Federal de Processamento de Dados (Serpro), a partir de maio de 2024 integrando o Departamento de Cultura Organizacional. da Superintendência de Educação, Pessoas e Talentos, na Diretoria de Pessoas, com o desafio de modelar a segmentação dos processos de Cultura Organizacional tanto em termos regionais como nas diversas diretorias.

Autor, ator, cantor (em vias de se tornar produtor musical), e facilitador de debates e painéis. Pai de quatro filhos. Metódico e bem-humorado. Às vezes não. Cri-cri-cri, sempre: crítico, criterioso e criativo. Não cabe em caixa, recomenda-se nem tentar.

Analista de Sistemas, formado Administrador de Empresas com ênfase em AS. Especialista em Qualidade de Software, com 40 anos de carreira na área de TIC atuando em diversos papéis. Especialista em Tecnologias na Aprendizagem, praticante e estudios... Show more

Britany Acre

Britany Acre

Focused on building strong, transparent, and long-lasting relationships, Britany leads the Sales and CSM efforts at Palantir.net. With a high-level view of the entire support process, she serves as the integral bridge between the sales team and clients.

Her background in project management, DE&I, and digital consultancy has cultivated her passion for client service through collaboration, communication, and stewardship - this is the most rewarding part of her role.

Focused on building strong, transparent, and long-lasting relationships, Britany leads the Sales and CSM efforts at Palantir.net. With a high-level view of the entire support process, she serves as the integral bridge between the sales team and clien... Show more

Joel Weissenberger

Joel Weissenberger

As part of management consulting of Zühlke Group I help our clients to drive their digital transformations in a way that they are effective, deliver actual business value and take the people along on the journey. I believe that digital transformations must be owned by the business, take a people-centric approach and closely integrate IT and data teams.

I have over 10 years of experience in managing complex, interdisciplinary strategy and transformation projects. The broad exposure to different types of projects and all levels of the hierarchy (staff to C-level) help me to effectively take along all relevant stakeholders in a transformation.

As part of management consulting of Zühlke Group I help our clients to drive their digital transformations in a way that they are effective, deliver actual business value and take the people along on the journey. I believe that digital transformation... Show more

Liz McMillan

Liz McMillan

Liz McMillan is a Business and Executive Advisor, Coach and Consultant and two-time CEO who helps leaders and businesses find alignment and expand what’s possible. With 20 years in Silicon Valley leading technology, publishing, and SaaS companies - including as CEO of Dictionary.com and Teach Starter - Liz brings the precision of a strategist and the depth of a humanist. Drawing on her signature process, she guides leaders to align purpose, values, and goals so they can lead with clarity, conviction, and confidence - creating reciprocity and lasting value for their organisations and the people within them.

Liz McMillan is a Business and Executive Advisor, Coach and Consultant and two-time CEO who helps leaders and businesses find alignment and expand what’s possible. With 20 years in Silicon Valley leading technology, publishing, and SaaS companies - i... Show more

Jason Ghassan Barakat

Jason Ghassan Barakat

Ghassan Barakat has demonstrated a rare ability to move between sectors such as finance, law, technology, and philanthropy, applying strategy while keeping community needs at the forefront. Whether launching startups, growing multi-million-dollar platforms, or supporting charitable initiatives, he has always emphasized systems that strengthen people's lives and leave a lasting legacy.

In 2022, Jason founded Nolos Cabinet Multidisciplinaire Inc., serving as Founder & CEO. Nolos was created to integrate FinTech, InsurTech, and LegalTech under a single platform. This venture aims to democratize financial and legal services, particularly for middle-class families. The company combines a Quebec-based legal firm, a notarial study, and a national financial MGA distributing solutions from Canada's leading institutions. With his leadership, Nolos has expanded through acquisitions and new partnerships. Among these was the acquisition of Skylegal in 2022, followed by creating a charitable foundation in 2023 to help families access justice and financial protection during estate and legacy planning. More recently, Jason acquired a technology firm that builds software for public and private organizations, further enhancing the B2B reach of the Nolos platform.

Before establishing Nolos, Ghassan gained experience as a Strategic Senior Consultant, working with Chubb Insurance and other major industry players. From 2003 to 2021, he was President and Principal Officer with AMF of La Capitale Services Conseils, where he grew assets under management from $300 million to over $3 billion, serving public sector employees with specialized solutions. In 2017, he became President of La Capitale Financial Security, where he expanded national operations for disability and personal finance services, redesigned compensation structures, and created an inclusive and high-performance culture. He also served as President of SSQ Financial Group Distribution, where he modernized retirement planning, oversaw post-merger alignment, and improved client experience and compliance.

Philanthropy has been a central part of Jason Barakat's life for over two decades. He has supported the Guignolet de Saint-Vincent de Paul tradition and contributed to various charitable efforts connected to public institutions and retirement planning. In 2021, he partnered with Peartree Canada to advance philanthropic planning for organizations and families. He later launched the Nolos Foundation, which is dedicated to expanding access to Justice & Family Legacy Planning. Jason is also a volunteer leader for nonprofit boards and interfaith humanitarian initiatives.

Jason studied at Concordia University, John Molson School of Business, focusing on finance, business law, and theology. He has also completed studies in securities, investments, estate planning, insurance, venture capital, and strategic philanthropy, earning certifications in these areas.

Outside of his professional accomplishments, Ghassan Barakat is a devoted husband and father of two. His family provides daily motivation and guides his values of love, faith, and responsibility, shaping his personal and professional life. With empathy, service, and humility, he remains committed to leaving a legacy for his children, his community, and future generations.

Ghassan Barakat has demonstrated a rare ability to move between sectors such as finance, law, technology, and philanthropy, applying strategy while keeping community needs at the forefront. Whether launching startups, growing multi-million-dollar pla... Show more

Olha Pyvko

Olha Pyvko

Ukrainian living in Sweden, applying engineering mindset for processes creation.
I am always fascinated about solving tricky puzzles and coming up with new ways to look for the problem.
I got a master degree in Telecommunications in 2016 and started my career in IT as a data conversion specialist, working with databases and customers. I got experience from working as a customer support manager, tech writer for user guides and manuals and then as a product specialist, before coming to work close with Agile as a Product Owner. I enjoyed building the right thing as much as building the thing right and fast. My Scrum Master journey started in 2020 and grew from 2 co-located teams to 8 distributed teams working on the same product with LeSS. And it's just the beginning!

Ukrainian living in Sweden, applying engineering mindset for processes creation. I am always fascinated about solving tricky puzzles and coming up with new ways to look for the problem. I got a master degree in Telecommunications in 2016 and star... Show more

Oumaima Talouka

Oumaima Talouka

Oumaima Talouka is an AI strategist, professional coach, and global speaker who helps leaders and organizations navigate the collision of AI and human leadership in a world moving too fast to ignore. With experience as software engineer and product leader at Microsoft and trusted advisor to 50+ startups worldwide, she brings deep technical expertise combined with an intuitive understanding of the human dynamics that make or break tech organizations in accelerating markets.

She’s also the voice behind The Human x Tech newsletter, a fast-growing platform equipping leaders to thrive at the complex intersection of AI and Human potential. Oumaima coaches individuals and teams across industries -from emerging leaders to Fortune 500 companies- helping them scale responsibly, win trust, and accelerate AI adoption while developing the human capabilities that drive lasting success. As a sought-after keynote speaker, she delivers actionable insights on AI adoption, the future of work, and building resilient, human-centered organizations - guided by her principle: AI what you can. Human what you must.

Oumaima Talouka is an AI strategist, professional coach, and global speaker who helps leaders and organizations navigate the collision of AI and human leadership in a world moving too fast to ignore. With experience as software engineer and product l... Show more

John Geraghty

John Geraghty

John Geraghty is an Optimal Performance Coach, Speaker, and the author of The Prism of Perspective as well as the host of its accompanying podcast.

But before becoming the leader people turn to for growth, he faced life-threatening challenges that forced him to rethink everything. His journey led him to rebuild his health, reshape his mindset, and redefine success—learning hard-won lessons in business, relationships, and personal mastery that aren’t typically discussed online.

Now, John helps seasoned business leaders align their decisions, relationships, and well-being with a long-term vision of fulfillment and impact. He challenges limiting beliefs about aging, proving that peak performance isn’t just for the young—it’s a lifelong pursuit. As the creator of Fitness Presence, he’s also redefining how we approach exercise, making it more effective, efficient, and injury-free.

Through his coaching, speaking, and The Prism of Perspective podcast, John inspires others to tap into their full potential, cultivate deeper connections, and step into a life of purpose, joy, and impact.

John Geraghty is an Optimal Performance Coach, Speaker, and the author of The Prism of Perspective as well as the host of its accompanying podcast. But before becoming the leader people turn to for growth, he faced life-threatening challenges that... Show more

Ayobami ⚡

Ayobami ⚡

Ayobami Atolagbe
Founder & Executive Director, BitKwa | Co-Founder & CEO, Demohub

Ayobami Atolagbe is a visionary entrepreneur, educator, and growth marketing executive on a mission to empower 10 million Africans through Bitcoin, education, and technology. He is the Founder and Executive Director of BitKwa, a nonprofit organization driving Bitcoin education, adoption, and circular economy initiatives across Africa. Through BitKwa, Ayobami has educated over 10,000 individuals and empowered grassroots movements via merchant onboarding programs, community workshops, and strategic partnerships that advance financial inclusion.

He is also the Founder and CEO of Demohub, an AI-powered EdTech platform making globally relevant digital skills accessible to African youth. Ayobami’s leadership bridges education, innovation, and economic empowerment at the grassroots level.

Ayobami previously served as Head of Growth at Paycrest (San Francisco), helping build fintech products for the Global South, and held key roles at Paxful and NoOnes, where he expanded Bitcoin’s reach across Africa through ambassador programs, market expansion strategies, and community-driven campaigns. He also volunteered with Built With Bitcoin to support the construction of a school in Kaduna, Nigeria, demonstrating Bitcoin’s real-world impact on education and community development.

Personal Philosophy: Always Thrive Towards Greatness

Ayobami Atolagbe Founder & Executive Director, BitKwa | Co-Founder & CEO, Demohub Ayobami Atolagbe is a visionary entrepreneur, educator, and growth marketing executive on a mission to empower 10 million Africans through Bitcoin, education, and t... Show more

Børge Østrem

Børge Østrem

Børge is a co-founder and Chief Product & Operations Officer at Unlisted, a growing SaaS company helping startups and scaleups easily manage equity and ownership. With a background spanning entrepreneurship, product leadership, innovation strategy, and software development, Børge has spent the last two decades building products and growing teams.

Before Unlisted, Børge worked in leadership roles at Capgemini and Idean (now frog), where he helped grow design and innovation teams and led complex digital projects for larger clients. He combines hands-on technical experience with innovation, strategic design, and leadership expertise, supported by studies at NHH Executive and MIT Sloan.

His approach to innovation is pragmatic, trying to bring clarity into the fog of innovation. As a former developer, designer, and sniper squad leader, he brings a practical and grounded perspective on navigating uncertainty and building successful products and companies.

Børge is a co-founder and Chief Product & Operations Officer at Unlisted, a growing SaaS company helping startups and scaleups easily manage equity and ownership. With a background spanning entrepreneurship, product leadership, innovation strategy, a... Show more

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