Christiana Edeanya Ogaba is a results-oriented Brand Manager and Designer with a passion for helping brands build a strong online presence and authentic identity. With 5+ years of hands-on experience, she brings a unique blend of creative and analytical skills to every project, ensuring that each brand story resonates powerfully with its target audience.

Her expertise lies in using design & storytelling as a strategic tool to create engaging and effective marketing campaigns that drive real results. From concept to execution, she specializes in translating ideas into visually compelling and impactful content that connects deeply with people.

Throughout her career, she has successfully led rebranding projects, launched high-impact digital campaigns, and supported organizations in expanding their visibility both locally and globally. She enjoys working at the intersection of creativity and strategy, translating business goals into clear, compelling messaging that resonates.

Her experience spans diverse industries such as tech, startup incubation, real estate, healthcare, NGOs, and finance, giving her a versatile perspective on brand and marketing challenges. Some of her skills include Visual Design, UI UX design, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Website Design, and Social Media Marketing.

She is driven by a genuine love for storytelling and a commitment to helping brands and individuals realize their full potential. Beyond her professional work, she is passionate about mentoring, empowering young creatives, and exploring new ways to use communication as a tool for positive change.

As a creative problem solver and collaborative team player, she is committed to understanding each client’s unique needs and delivering exceptional results. She is also passionate about finding innovative ways to connect with audiences and crafting content that truly makes an impact.

She has trained over 200 lecturers from Nigerian universities on innovation pitching, and some of them have won grants for their innovations.

She spearheaded the digital campaign for TETFAIR (Tetfund Alliance for Innovative Research) an initiative of TETFund in collaboration with Innov8 Hub & i-FAIR Israel Nigeria (Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Innovators & Researchers) an initiative of the Embassy of Israel in partnership with Hub Innov8.

She is the Brand Manager at Innov8 Hub.

Follow her on her digital platform at www.ceogaba.com

Christiana Edeanya Ogaba is a results-oriented Brand Manager and Designer with a passion for helping brands build a strong online presence and authentic identity. With 5+ years of hands-on experience, she brings a unique blend of creative and analyti... Show more

Bishal Dasgupta is a technology and business expert in digital transformation, AI, and enterprise systems architecture. He currently serves as a Specialist iat McKinsey & Company, where he drives scalable solutions at the intersection of technology, AI, and strategy. Bishal is recognized for his work in technology frameworks, AI implementation, and marketing technology optimization. An MBA graduate and Beta Gamma Sigma honoree, he has been featured in Poets&Quants’ MBAs To Watch and was a Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh

Bishal Dasgupta is a technology and business expert in digital transformation, AI, and enterprise systems architecture. He currently serves as a Specialist iat McKinsey & Company, where he drives scalable solutions at the intersection of technology, ... Show more

I am Innocent Kawooya, NIM, the CEO of HiPipo, where, for over the last 20 years, I have championed financial inclusion, digital innovation, women empowerment, and the creative economy across Africa. Through flagship initiatives such as the Include Everyone Program, Digital Impact Awards Africa, Women in FinTech Hackathon & Summit, 40 Days 40 FinTechs, and the Middle East and Africa Digital Transformation Summit, I have worked to empower women, youth, cross-border traders, and grassroots communities.
HiPipo’s work has been strengthened and blessed with a long-term partnership with the Gates Foundation and collaborations with high-impact partners such as COMESA, helping us drive interoperability, digital public infrastructure, and inclusive trade across the region. I was honoured to receive Uganda’s National Independence Medal from His Excellency the President of Uganda and to be named FinTech CEO of the Year 2024 & 2025 (MEA Awards) for this work. Alongside finance, I am also a filmmaker and entrepreneur, committed to building Africa’s digital, cultural, and economic future. I previously served as Co-chair of the Mojaloop Community Council for two terms!

I am Innocent Kawooya, NIM, the CEO of HiPipo, where, for over the last 20 years, I have championed financial inclusion, digital innovation, women empowerment, and the creative economy across Africa. Through flagship initiatives such as the Include E... Show more

Brandi Cox is a tech systems strategist with 35 years of experience helping entrepreneurs scale by simplifying their backend chaos. She specializes in automation, delegation, and retention systems that turn overwhelmed founders into confident CEOs. Brandi brings a trauma-aware, no-fluff delivery style with proven results and has spoken at Global Genius Summit, Pathways to Paydays, and other top-tier business events.

Brandi Cox is a tech systems strategist with 35 years of experience helping entrepreneurs scale by simplifying their backend chaos. She specializes in automation, delegation, and retention systems that turn overwhelmed founders into confident CEOs. B... Show more

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Jina Etienne is a Certified Diversity Executive® (CDE) and DEI speaker, trainer and facilitator. Her work is centered on fearless inclusion, which is the freedom to be yourself and creating space for others to do the same. She believes being truly seen is the most daring thing you can do. She practices and teaches fearless inclusion to empower organizations and teams to cultivate workplace cultures where people differently, individual thinking has changed and connectivity boosts engagement, productivity and performance.

As a speaker and facilitator, Jina creates training programs and workshops on leadership development, conscious communications, inclusive leadership, cultural awareness and inclusivity. Her work is centered on self-awareness and authenticity as the foundation for cultivating inclusion and fostering belonging in the workplace. Jina is a storyteller and draws from her unique background and mix of work experiences to offer examples and share insights designed to increase awareness, appreciation for and understanding of the benefits of inclusivity in diverse organizations. That experience is drawn from her 34+ year career as an entrepreneur, business advisor and consultant, and C-Suite leader.

Jina is a content partner with the Massachusetts Society of CPAs, Center for Accounting Transformation (CAT), Becker Professional Education and Business Learning Institute (BLI). She develops custom training solutions and learning programs delivered as live webinars, on-demand courses, on-site training and workshops.

Previous roles include:
- Co-Founder & Principal Consultant at EtiennePartners
- Director – Diversity & Inclusion at Grant Thornton LLC
- President & CEO of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA)
- Director – Taxation, Tax Ethics & Professional Standards at the AICPA
- Managing Member at Etienne & Associates, LLC CPAs

In her spare time, she enjoys jigsaw puzzles and Sudoku, loves chocolate, and appreciates a really good cup of coffee. She is a die-hard fan of Arsenal FC (#COYG), a Peloton enthusiast (#FearlesslyMe on the LB) and loves Formula 1. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with her husband, two sons, and Doug, their American bulldog.

Jina Etienne is a Certified Diversity Executive® (CDE) and DEI speaker, trainer and facilitator. Her work is centered on fearless inclusion, which is the freedom to be yourself and creating space for others to do the same. She believes being truly s... Show more

Saranic Banerjee is a Lead Experience Strategist at Extentia, where he helps businesses navigate digital transformation journeys through data-led design thinking.
Originally from Kolkata, Saranic studied industrial design at Symbiosis Institute of Design and later specialized in interaction design at the National Institute of Design. He’s passionate about storytelling, illustration, motion, and photography. His creative energy is fuelled by traveling, meeting people from different cultures, and experimenting in the kitchen.
Beyond his professional work, Saranic mentors budding designers on ADPList, sharing his experiences and insights to guide and inspire the next generation of creatives.

Saranic Banerjee is a Lead Experience Strategist at Extentia, where he helps businesses navigate digital transformation journeys through data-led design thinking. Originally from Kolkata, Saranic studied industrial design at Symbiosis Institute of D... Show more

Background: 8 years in marketing across major global tech companies (Wix, monday, etc.). Pivoted in 2024 to start my own consultancy. 20+ years writing, performing, teaching, & facilitating.

I run workshops and speak to:
1. tech and non-profit people expressing great ideas, building trust, and raising rounds — from company leadership to job seekers to game-changing founders
2. professionals at transition points in their careers, whether students starting out or thoughtful pivoters

Background: 8 years in marketing across major global tech companies (Wix, monday, etc.). Pivoted in 2024 to start my own consultancy. 20+ years writing, performing, teaching, & facilitating. I run workshops and speak to: 1. tech and non-profit p... Show more

Over the course of his career, Craig Bonn has dedicated more than thirty years to developing strategies that help investors participate in opportunities outside of traditional markets. He focuses on alternative investments, private equity, and pre-IPO companies. Today, he is the Managing Partner of Harley Capital LLC, an independent broker-dealer, and the Managing Member of Edge Partners LLC, which organizes Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for accredited investors seeking access to late-stage private companies. His professional record includes exposure to various industries—technology, healthcare, energy, and consumer markets—and early involvement in companies such as Facebook, Databricks, and Anthropic.

Craig’s path began in New York, where he was born and raised, before pursuing his undergraduate education at the University of Hartford. Soon after completing his degree, he joined Lehman Brothers. Working at the firm placed him amid global financial activity, where he learned to evaluate risk, manage portfolios, and advise clients across diverse situations. While the environment was demanding and competitive, it also revealed to him the limitations of conventional financial instruments. He observed that not every client’s long-term goals could be met through traditional markets alone, which inspired him to look more closely at alternatives.

Guided by this insight, Craig established Harley Capital LLC. He aimed to create an independent, transparent, and long-term client service firm. Harley Capital grew into a boutique investment company, serving high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and trusts. Clients of Harley Capital benefit from carefully selected opportunities in areas such as private equity and pre-IPO investments, which are often beyond the reach of conventional investors. The firm emphasizes diversification, clear communication, and fiduciary responsibility as central to its mission.

Craig further extended his professional focus through Edge Partners LLC. At Edge Partners, he applies the SPV model to give accredited investors structured participation in pre-IPO and late-stage venture opportunities. Organized under a Delaware Series LLC, the firm is efficient and flexible while maintaining thorough due diligence. Edge Partners has prioritized investments in fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, and software, which are industries positioned for long-term growth. He oversees acquiring securities in private companies and holding them until liquidity events such as acquisitions or public offerings occur.

His approach to investing emphasizes three pillars: disciplined risk management, appropriate timing, and a long-term vision. Craig believes that successful outcomes require choosing companies with potential and structuring the investments to safeguard participants. His preference for SPVs reflects this philosophy, providing both access to growth and a framework that manages risk.

Beyond pre-IPO markets, Craig has been active in natural gas mineral funds, venture partnerships, hospitality REITs, and specialized financing. His involvement includes WhiteHawk Energy and investments in Outstanding Foods, Braemar Hotels and Resorts, Prospect Capital, and Urica Therapeutics. Each reflects his practice of assessing industries, market conditions, and company fundamentals before committing capital.

Craig has remained committed to philanthropy and community involvement outside his professional roles. He supports organizations such as Pink Aid and Fred’s Team, which fund cancer research and health initiatives. His contributions include both financial support and participation in awareness-building events.

Craig has lived with his wife in Westport, Connecticut, for over 25 years. He is a runner who has completed five marathons, including the New York Marathon. He also enjoys traveling and gaining perspective by engaging with different cultures and economies.

Balancing his career achievements with philanthropy and personal pursuits, Craig Bonn continues to follow a path that reflects dedication, long-term vision, and community engagement.

Over the course of his career, Craig Bonn has dedicated more than thirty years to developing strategies that help investors participate in opportunities outside of traditional markets. He focuses on alternative investments, private equity, and pre-IP... Show more

Renzo Wouters is enterprise architect bij het Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid in Nederland. Met meer dan 15 jaar ervaring in enterprise architectuur, richt hij zich op het verbeteren van samenwerking binnen het publieke domein — met name binnen de Strafrechtketen. Renzo werkt aan de ontwikkeling van een waardegedreven en interoperabel digitaal ecosysteem dat publieke dienstverlening versterkt en maatschappelijke meerwaarde centraal stelt. Hij combineert conceptuele modellering (zoals DEMO) met visie op publieke waarde en ecosystemisch denken.

Renzo Wouters is enterprise architect bij het Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid in Nederland. Met meer dan 15 jaar ervaring in enterprise architectuur, richt hij zich op het verbeteren van samenwerking binnen het publieke domein — met name binnen... Show more