Consumer Goods & Services

Professionals focused on products and services for personal use, working in sectors like retail, customer care, and product development

Ovidiu Serban

Ovidiu Serban

Ovidiu Șerban (ʃerban) is a Research Fellow at Imperial College London, leading work in AI, real-time NLP, and large-scale data systems. As co-organiser of a Whiskey AI workshop, he explores how machine learning and sensor technologies can transform whiskey ageing, bridging tradition with data-driven innovation.

Ovidiu Șerban (ʃerban) is a Research Fellow at Imperial College London, leading work in AI, real-time NLP, and large-scale data systems. As co-organiser of a Whiskey AI workshop, he explores how machine learning and sensor technologies can transform ... Show more

Leonardo Rossi

Leonardo Rossi

I'm a freelance backend engineer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot, helping startups and scale-ups build scalable systems and evolve their digital products. I've worked across various sectors including Real Estate and Food & Beverage, developing solutions on both monolithic and microservices architectures. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my spouse, exploring nature through outdoor activities and studying new technologies.

I'm a freelance backend engineer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot, helping startups and scale-ups build scalable systems and evolve their digital products. I've worked across various sectors including Real Estate and Food & Beverage, d... Show more

Joaquin Uong

Joaquin Uong

My business is named SelfL. SelfL is a mental health awareness brand with a purpose far beyond products. While the business offers thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories, these are just tools in our mission. At its core, SelfL is dedicated to fostering open conversations about mental well-being. We believe mental health awareness is vital in today’s world, and everything we create is a catalyst for connection, reflection, and mutual support. We aim to break stigma, empower conversations, and make mental wellness part of everyday life.

My 'why' for creating SelfL is deeply personal. I’ve faced mental health struggles throughout my life, and when I lost my younger brother to suicide in 2021, it was a pivotal moment. I recognized I had been on a similar path, but one thing that pulled me back from the edge was dance—it truly saved my life. Even at my lowest last year last year, I achieved incredible things—like being number one nationally in sales. That taught me if I can achieve that at my worst, imagine what’s possible at my best. SelfL is about offering that hope to others.

Looking forward to hearing if there’s an opportunity that aligns. Thank you again for your interest and support!

My business is named SelfL. SelfL is a mental health awareness brand with a purpose far beyond products. While the business offers thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories, these are just tools in our mission. At its core, SelfL is dedicated to ... Show more

Dami Junaid

Dami Junaid

Dami Junaid is a Senior Business Analyst with a strong product lens, helping teams navigate complexity and ambiguity to deliver outcomes that put users first. Her expertise lies in early-stage thinking and product discovery: clarifying problems, grounding decisions in user insight, and translating them into clear, actionable direction for delivery teams.

With 9+ years of experience across digital products in startups, mid-size, and Fortune 500 companies, Dami has worked across Healthcare, Retail (E-commerce), Automotive, and Finance, supporting both B2C and B2B organisations through digital transformation and product delivery. She specialises in reducing delivery risk, enabling strategic alignment, thriving in uncertain situations by asking the right questions and helping teams move forward with confidence rather than assumptions.

Dami has worked internationally across the USA, Canada, and the UK, bringing a global, people-centred perspective to collaboration and problem-solving. Outside of work, Dami enjoys solo travel, exploring new cultures, singing, and swimming — all of which keeps her curious, grounded and intentional in how she shows up professionally.

Dami Junaid is a Senior Business Analyst with a strong product lens, helping teams navigate complexity and ambiguity to deliver outcomes that put users first. Her expertise lies in early-stage thinking and product discovery: clarifying problems, grou... Show more

Giorgio Caridi

Giorgio Caridi

Seasoned professional with expertise in communication, PR, innovation, China and Italy

Seasoned professional with expertise in communication, PR, innovation, China and Italy Show more

Amber Weber-Gonzales

Amber Weber-Gonzales

Amber Weber-Gonzales has fulfilled many roles in dentistry. A dental hygienist, then an office manager, a consultant, a Prosperident Senior Fraud Examiner, and in 2022, Amber was named as the head of Prosperident’s Proactive Services Department.

Amber was also a host for the successful Prosperident Webinar series. Amber has published articles in numerous publications. She is a leading expert in embezzlement in dental offices and helps offices learn how to prevent revenue loss.

Amber Weber-Gonzales has fulfilled many roles in dentistry. A dental hygienist, then an office manager, a consultant, a Prosperident Senior Fraud Examiner, and in 2022, Amber was named as the head of Prosperident’s Proactive Services Department. A... Show more

John Shan

John Shan

Digital Marketing professional at Damco Digital, focused on driving measurable growth through SEO, performance marketing, and data-driven strategy. I work on improving online visibility, generating qualified leads, and building strong digital presence across industries. Passionate about turning insights into action and delivering campaigns that create real business impact.

Digital Marketing professional at Damco Digital, focused on driving measurable growth through SEO, performance marketing, and data-driven strategy. I work on improving online visibility, generating qualified leads, and building strong digital presenc... Show more

Kumar Kanti Ghosh

Kumar Kanti Ghosh

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power intellectual property design, and digital design verification.
Kumar holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2003) and a Bachelor of Technology degree with honors in Electrical Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (1999). Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in more than 40 successful Silicon tapeouts spanning from 90nm to cutting-edge 3nm technology nodes.
Before joining Apple in 2020, Kumar held progressive leadership roles at Qualcomm Inc., where he served as Principal Engineer and primary design lead for multiple Low Power IPs including CPR (Core Power Reducer), Dynamic voltage frequency scaling and Voltage droop sensing systems. His expertise encompasses System Architecture, RTL coding, integration, power-aware synthesis, formal verification, and static timing analysis.
Kumar is an accomplished inventor with three issued US patents in power management technologies, including innovations in multiple-chiplet systems and dynamic voltage adjustment. His technical leadership extends to mentoring engineering teams across multiple geographies and driving automation initiatives to improve development efficiency.
Currently residing in San Diego, California, Kumar continues to push the boundaries of semiconductor design while leading cross-functional teams in delivering next-generation modem solutions.

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power ... Show more

Bianca Del Bois

Bianca Del Bois

Bianca Del Bois is a strategist and creative leader working at the intersection of communications, policy, and animal advocacy.

With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Bianca has played a pivotal role in supporting hundreds of animals through direct aid and community-based programs. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Urban Tails Animal Support Network (previously Urban Tails Animal Rescue), a registered charity committed to serving animals and the people who care for them, which has been operating for over 10 years.

Bianca is also the Director of Development & Communications at Animal Alliance of Canada, a national non-profit animal protection organization that has worked since 1990 to advance a more just and compassionate relationship between humans and animals. Its work focuses on achieving systemic change through research, legislative advocacy, strategic communications, and direct engagement with elected officials.

Alongside her professional practice, she is deeply engaged in evidence-based animal welfare and humane science. She is a Fellow in the Futurekind Fellowship, where her work focuses on the responsible and ethical use of AI in animal welfare, research modernization, and policy reform. She is also completing formal training in Evidence-Based Toxicology through the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing. Bianca also serves as the CEO of a marketing and communications agency operating in the Toronto area. Although she no longer works in a clinical veterinary capacity, she maintains a deep commitment to the field and remains actively engaged in consulting and communications work for veterinary hospitals.

Having lived in downtown Toronto for many years, Bianca now resides in rural Ontario, where her home and farm serve as a sanctuary for domestic and farmed animals. This blend of urban and rural experience gives her a deep understanding of the complexities of animal welfare in both settings, bringing a holistic and compassionate perspective to her work.

Bianca Del Bois is a strategist and creative leader working at the intersection of communications, policy, and animal advocacy. With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Bianca has played a pivotal role in supporting hundreds of animals... Show more

Felix Mauersberger

Felix Mauersberger

Felix Mausberger (1994, Leipzig) startete als Dekorateur bei Peek & Cloppenburg, wurde
Dekoleiter bei Depot und baute parallel ein erfolgreiches Foto- & Videografie-Business im Hochzeitsbereich auf.
Darauf folgte die Gründung der Visual Storytellers GbR – heute ist er Content Creator, Coach und Speaker für Foto- & Videografen sowie Content Creator.
Zudem spricht er in einem Podcast: HerzKlar Storytellers über das Thema "Beziehungen". Dort verbindet er seine Business Expertise, für Private learnings, der Hörenden.
Ab 01.04.2026 übernimmt er zusätzlich die Rolle als Chapter Director bei BNI.

Felix Mausberger (1994, Leipzig) startete als Dekorateur bei Peek & Cloppenburg, wurde Dekoleiter bei Depot und baute parallel ein erfolgreiches Foto- & Videografie-Business im Hochzeitsbereich auf. Darauf folgte die Gründung der Visual Storytelle... Show more

Anderson Hummel

Anderson Hummel

gile Coach que auxilia profissionais na transição para o mundo da agilidade. Com experiência em ajudar pessoas e empresas utilizando ágil e cascata a melhorar a gestão do trabalho e a produtividade.

Quase 10000 alunos certificados em mais de 400 turmas pela Scrum Alliance nos últimos 6 anos em Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, Advanced Certified Scrum Master nas Américas, Europa e Asia.

Co-criador do agilidade.org e organizador "Agilidade em Debate", "Dia da Agilidade", Scrum GAthering São Paulo. Criador das ferramentas: AgileArchitectureCanvas e Radar De Praticas Ágeis. Escritor do Ebook Desmistificando as Estimativas Ágeis. Quase 20 anos de experiência na área de tecnologia da informação, e dez anos de experiencia em Ágil e Scrum.

Professor da graduação e pós-graduação na área de tecnologia por mais de 10 anos. Instrutor de design de arquitetura, desenvolvimento Java e ágil. Tendo sido professor de mais de 3000 alunos de graduação e pós graduação.

No passado atuei como desenvolvedor, Scrum Master, Product Owner, e Agile Coach nas seguintes áreas recrutamento e seleção, comércio exterior, saúde, provedor de benefícios, turismo, meios de pagamento, hardware, robótica, automação, marketing.

Hoje em dia, um Nomad Certified Scrum Trainer que se divide entre a esposa, filho, dois cães, um xbox, e investimentos.

Scrum Alliance: https://www.scrumalliance.org/community/profile/ahummel2

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonhummel/

gile Coach que auxilia profissionais na transição para o mundo da agilidade. Com experiência em ajudar pessoas e empresas utilizando ágil e cascata a melhorar a gestão do trabalho e a produtividade. Quase 10000 alunos certificados em mais de 400 t... Show more

Taise Azevedo

Taise Azevedo

Product Manager | Digital Banking & Varejo | +5 anos em produtos digitais
Apaixonada por transformar ideias em soluções digitais que impactam a vida das pessoas, atuo há 5 anos em gestão de produtos digitais: 4 anos no varejo na Whirlpool Latin America, onde liderei iniciativas de inovação e experiência do cliente, e agora 1 ano no Banco Bradesco, mergulhada no universo do banking digital.
Ao longo da carreira, acumulo +10 anos em tecnologia, com passagens por companhias aéreas, indústria e atendimento ao cliente — sempre com foco em otimização de processos e resultados concretos.

Product Manager | Digital Banking & Varejo | +5 anos em produtos digitais Apaixonada por transformar ideias em soluções digitais que impactam a vida das pessoas, atuo há 5 anos em gestão de produtos digitais: 4 anos no varejo na Whirlpool Latin Amer... Show more

Carmen M. Thompson

Carmen M. Thompson

Gratitude is The Attitude!. I am a Uterine and Cervical Cancer survivor. I have experienced many places throughout my 26 years of disability. As a mom, student, and small business owner/entrepreneur, I am a fountain of knowledge. In 2026 I am spreading awareness about various disabled person issues. I want to share my experiences with others, to educate and inform the community what it means to be labeled "disabled". I am a living testimony of faith, walking in love, and advocate of many people in the community.

Gratitude is The Attitude!. I am a Uterine and Cervical Cancer survivor. I have experienced many places throughout my 26 years of disability. As a mom, student, and small business owner/entrepreneur, I am a fountain of knowledge. In 2026 I am spreadi... 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

Julian Lorenzo

Julian Lorenzo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlorenzoe/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlorenzoe/ Show more

Nahush Mohan Rao

Nahush Mohan Rao

Nahush Rao is a seasoned People’s Manager and Solution Architect with over 16 years of global experience driving digital transformation, enterprise-scale SAP implementations, and cross-functional leadership across diverse industries including manufacturing, life sciences, energy, consumer goods, and technology services.
Currently serving as Leader, PMO & Functional Integration Architect at First Quality Enterprises, Nahush spearheads SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives, leading end-to-end project lifecycles and enabling Industry 4.0 innovations such as predictive maintenance, real-time analytics, and process automation.
Previously, at Deloitte Consulting, Nahush partnered with marquee clients such as 3M HealthCare (Solventum), Westrock, Google, and Disney, delivering complex SAP-driven transformations and integrations. His contributions included implementing SAP DRC e-invoicing in Europe, managing large-scale data migrations with BODS, leading OTC/ITO functional integration, and designing innovative solutions like SAP Fiori apps and SAP Event Mesh. He also played a pivotal role in pre-sales activities, helping Deloitte secure $12M in new consulting engagements.
Earlier in his career, Nahush held senior roles at Capgemini, Colgate, Ostindo International, Bristlecone, and Connex Metals, where he built a strong foundation in SAP ABAP development, techno-functional leadership, and data integration. His expertise spans SAP modules including OTC, ACM, FICO, MM, SD, PM, PP, RAR, and EWM, alongside deep technical knowledge of BODS, IDOCs, APIs, ODATA, Fiori, and BRF+.
A results-driven leader, Nahush is recognized for his ability to influence decision-making, drive change management, mentor teams, and align technical solutions with business goals. His work consistently delivers operational excellence, scalability, and measurable business value for Fortune 500 clients.
Nahush holds a Bachelor’s in Information Technology Engineering from the University of Mumbai and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Operations Management) from Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning.

Nahush Rao is a seasoned People’s Manager and Solution Architect with over 16 years of global experience driving digital transformation, enterprise-scale SAP implementations, and cross-functional leadership across diverse industries including manufac... Show more

Parin Jogani

Parin Jogani

Parin Jogani is a product leader and former computer engineer specializing in building and scaling digital marketplaces. At eBay, he led the company’s modern recommendation platform from 0→1, launching seller-facing growth tools and expanding partnerships across Ads, Shipping and categories like Collectibles and Fashion. He has also defined new strategic initiatives and helped shape product direction in ambiguous, high-impact areas.

Beyond enterprise marketplaces, Parin is exploring cross-border commerce infrastructure — focused on enabling Indian home and garden brands to succeed in Western markets through digital platforms and design-driven commerce tools.

He is particularly passionate about:
Seller growth systems
Recommendation engines
Marketplace dynamics
Global trade enablement
Building products through fast iteration and cross-functional collaboration

Parin brings a builder’s mindset, a systems thinker’s lens, and a deep commitment to helping entrepreneurs compete globally.

Parin Jogani is a product leader and former computer engineer specializing in building and scaling digital marketplaces. At eBay, he led the company’s modern recommendation platform from 0→1, launching seller-facing growth tools and expanding partner... Show more

Eda Aguilar

Eda Aguilar

Award Winning Designer (NYC & Italy). After working for 15 years in finance, relocated to Paris from New York City. Working for fashion houses in Paris Eda, received insider experience of how the industry works, which she then leveraged to launch, Edalou Paris. She also has an MBA from Duke University.

Edalou’s work has been featured in Vogue Italia, Conde Nast Traveler, Yahoo Finance and several fashion magazines. She pivoted from Finance and started her fashion career after being nominated for an Independent Handbag Designer Award in NYC in 2019 and winning in 2021 A Design & Competition prize in Italy.

In 2021 she found a space where her two expertise, design and finance come together—NFTs. She started this NFT journey in late 2021 and is currently a collector of mostly female-led projects In 2022, she joined the junior board member of the Accessories Council. Author of NFTs for GALS, best selling Women & Tech, and short read Money & Finance. She currently serves as Chief Fashion Officer of Eyes of Fashion NFT by artist Talia Zoref

Award Winning Designer (NYC & Italy). After working for 15 years in finance, relocated to Paris from New York City. Working for fashion houses in Paris Eda, received insider experience of how the industry works, which she then leveraged to launch, Ed... Show more

Frances Sun

Frances Sun

Frances Sun is a Taiwanese UX/UI designer with almost 15 years of experience in UI/UX at some of the world’s biggest and most respected names in technology and entertainment.

In her current role at The Walt Disney Company, she leads the Ad Platforms team, overseeing UX for the flagship sales product used across Disney’s linear channels like ABC and ESPN.

Frances began her teaching career in 2020 at Austin Community College, where she taught UX/UI design, visual design, and portfolio design.

Frances Sun is a Taiwanese UX/UI designer with almost 15 years of experience in UI/UX at some of the world’s biggest and most respected names in technology and entertainment. In her current role at The Walt Disney Company, she leads the Ad Platfor... Show more

Max Denevich

Max Denevich

Global B2B SaaS and Foodtech leader with 10+ years of experience scaling international growth across 30+ markets. Specialises in enterprise GTM, partner-led expansion, and building revenue engines that turn product innovation into measurable business impact.

Global B2B SaaS and Foodtech leader with 10+ years of experience scaling international growth across 30+ markets. Specialises in enterprise GTM, partner-led expansion, and building revenue engines that turn product innovation into measurable business... Show more

Lisa G

Lisa G

Lisa G is an innovation strategist and transformation architect who has shaped the digital evolution of global brands including Fortune 50 media companies, The New York Times, and Etsy. With more than two decades of experience bridging technology, creativity, and culture, she helps organizations translate complexity into clarity and scale transformation with precision and purpose.

Lisa G is an innovation strategist and transformation architect who has shaped the digital evolution of global brands including Fortune 50 media companies, The New York Times, and Etsy. With more than two decades of experience bridging technology, cr... Show more

Sarah Choudhary

Sarah Choudhary

Sarah Choudhary is a seasoned AI expert, entrepreneur, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience in the fields of data science, AI, and machine learning. As the CEO of ICE Innovations, Sarah has been instrumental in driving AI solutions that emphasize ethical design and responsible implementation.

Her work spans industries, including logistics, ride-hailing, and food management, with groundbreaking projects like the ICE ride-hailing app and iChef, which leverage AI for decision-making and operational efficiency. Sarah is also deeply involved in advocating for ethical AI practices, contributing to frameworks that align with the U.S. Executive Order 14110 on AI safety and trustworthiness.

A distinguished speaker, Sarah has presented at international conferences, including IQT Quantum + AI, and is passionate about making AI accessible and impactful for businesses and society alike.

Sarah Choudhary is a seasoned AI expert, entrepreneur, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience in the fields of data science, AI, and machine learning. As the CEO of ICE Innovations, Sarah has been instrumental in driving AI solutions tha... Show more

Jacqueline Omorogbe

Jacqueline Omorogbe

My name is Jacqueline Omorogbe and I'm the CEO/Founder of The Zoku App, a mobile experiences app for discovering local gems.

My name is Jacqueline Omorogbe and I'm the CEO/Founder of The Zoku App, a mobile experiences app for discovering local gems. Show more

Jessica McLean

Jessica McLean

Jessica is a fundraising professional specialising in donor care, stewardship, and supporter engagement. In her role as Donor Care Manager at Plan International Australia, she is passionate about ethical, impact‑led fundraising and connecting supporters with the real change created by their giving. Jessica is a member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia and sits on the Victorian State Committee.

Jessica is a fundraising professional specialising in donor care, stewardship, and supporter engagement. In her role as Donor Care Manager at Plan International Australia, she is passionate about ethical, impact‑led fundraising and connecting support... Show more

Whit Lester

Whit Lester

Whit Lester has been a member of Primo Payday (formerly NAV Payroll) since its inception in June 2017. Prior to joining Primo Payday, he graduated from TCU in 2006 and spent the next 11 years learning how to successfully scale and grow niche software startups including AutoStar Solutions, Secure Close, Sigma Payments and the Fischer Real Estate Solution 'Managed Path'. He has helped Primo Payday grow from 1 US user client to over 250 user clients in the US and Canada with employee counts from 10 to 10,000 employees.

Whit Lester has been a member of Primo Payday (formerly NAV Payroll) since its inception in June 2017. Prior to joining Primo Payday, he graduated from TCU in 2006 and spent the next 11 years learning how to successfully scale and grow niche software... Show more

John Athayde

John Athayde

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He runs Meticulous, a product design & branding consultancy that has been shipping with Rails since 1.0. He also is a partner in Ocufii, a startup focused on improving safety through movement notifications. He lives on a small permaculture farm outside of Charlottesville where he can garden and play in the dirt with his wife and four children, chickens, goats, and dairy cow.

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He runs Meticulous, a product design & branding consultancy that has been shipping with Rails since 1.0. He also is a partner in Ocufi... Show more

Kotreshi S

Kotreshi S

I am the Global Community Manager at Precogly, an open-source threat modeling platform, leading the charge in building and scaling a global community around our solution.

What I Do: I own the end-to-end community experience—from developer relations and AppSec engagement to strategic outreach targeting DORA/CRA compliance stakeholders. I orchestrate our presence across Discord, GitHub, LinkedIn, and X, creating touchpoints that matter.

My day-to-day includes running AMAs (Ask Me Anything) with security leaders, hosting webinars and product demos, executing outbound campaigns to developers and enterprise AppSec teams, and maintaining a direct feedback loop between our community and product team. I don’t just manage conversations—I shape product direction by translating user needs into actionable insights.

Working at the intersection of cybersecurity, compliance, and open-source community building, I’m helping redefine how security practitioners approach threat modeling. This role demands high discipline, consistent output, and comfort with rejection—qualities I bring to every outreach effort and community interaction.

Background: With 4+ years in Social Media Marketing and team leadership experience, I’ve delivered results across 10+ projects in Healthcare, Hospitality, Telecalling, and Education, specializing in Lead Generation, Campaign Management, and Community Growth.

I am the Global Community Manager at Precogly, an open-source threat modeling platform, leading the charge in building and scaling a global community around our solution. What I Do: I own the end-to-end community experience—from developer relation... Show more

Areli Octavio Solis Espitia

Areli Octavio Solis Espitia

Head of Security | Cybersecurity & Compliance Expert

Strategic Information Security leader with extensive experience in safeguarding critical infrastructure and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as Head of Security at fyn, I oversee the security architecture of global GKE platforms, ensuring high-level operational resilience.

Key Expertise:

Regulatory Compliance: Specialist in PCI DSS (v4 certification) and implementation of ISO 27001 & NIST frameworks.

Cloud Security: Advanced security management for Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) environments.

Risk Management: Information security auditing and proactive threat mitigation.

DevSecOps & SysAdmin: Integrating security into the development lifecycle and systems administration.

I am dedicated to upholding the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability), turning security into a core business driver.

Head of Security | Cybersecurity & Compliance Expert Strategic Information Security leader with extensive experience in safeguarding critical infrastructure and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as Head of Security at fyn, I oversee the sec... Show more

Gregory Serdahl

Gregory Serdahl

Gregory Serdahl’s working life has unfolded through consistent effort, practical responsibility, and long-term engagement with people and organizations. His career reflects a measured progression across creative study, nonprofit leadership, and therapeutic wellness, rather than a narrow or accelerated path. By combining leadership roles with hands-on practice, he developed an approach rooted in experience, accountability, and sustained service.

Across multiple decades, Gregory has operated in environments that required both structure and personal involvement. His professional background includes managing nonprofit arts organizations and later founding and operating a national wellness company. These roles placed him in collaboration with professional athletes, institutional clients, and public figures. In each setting, he focused on reliability, ethical conduct, and systems designed to function effectively over time.

Gregory’s academic journey began at the University of California, Irvine, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater between 1983 and 1986. His studies emphasized collaboration, performance theory, and disciplined preparation. These academic foundations later supported his professional work by strengthening communication skills, observation, and awareness of physical presence. During this period, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, reflecting his commitment to academic engagement and structured learning.

A formative experience during Gregory’s early development was a year spent abroad at the University of Bergen in Oslo, Norway (1983-84). Living and studying in an international environment exposed him to different cultural perspectives and daily practices. This period encouraged adaptability and independence, qualities that later influenced his leadership style and approach to professional relationships.

After completing his education, Gregory entered the nonprofit arts sector and became artistic director of the Alisal Center for the Fine Arts. The organization served a primarily Hispanic migrant farmworker community by providing access to cultural programs and educational opportunities. From January 1986 to January 1989, he was responsible for daily operations, budgeting, fundraising, and community engagement. This role strengthened his ability to lead mission-driven organizations while remaining responsive to the needs of underserved populations.

Gregory’s transition into wellness followed his participation in massage programs at Michael O'Shea's Sport Training Institute. In 1991, he founded Serdahl Associates, which later became Massage America, Ltd. His goal was to build a massage and wellness organization capable of operating within large institutional environments. Under his leadership, the company managed massage programs for Crunch Fitness, several New York Sports Club locations, and the New York Football Giants during the Dan Reeves era.

Massage America later partnered with Mount Sinai and NYU hospitals, the Printing House Athletic Club, and the Manhattan Athletic Club. Gregory oversaw staffing, operations, and service consistency across these settings. These responsibilities reinforced his understanding of how therapeutic services can be integrated into athletic, medical, and corporate systems while maintaining professional standards.

Alongside his role as a business owner, Gregory continued to work directly with clients. His practice included individuals from politics, professional sports, media, and the arts. On one notable day, his schedule included Ed Koch, Lawrence Taylor, Edgar Bronfman, Katharine Hepburn, and Arthur Ashe. These experiences reflected trust developed through discretion, technical skill, and steady practice.

Gregory’s therapeutic background includes deep tissue massage, Swedish techniques, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and craniosacral therapy. He also incorporates yoga, Pilates, Yogic Neuromuscular Therapy, as taught by the late Dyal Singh Khalsa, Gyrotonics training, and certification as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. Having employed more than 500 massage therapists throughout his career, he remains actively engaged in his profession today, continuing his work with a focus on responsibility, long-term service, and honoring the teachings of the late Canadian Poet and Philosopher Kenneth George Mills through his role as President of the Kenneth G. Mills Foundation.

Gregory Serdahl’s working life has unfolded through consistent effort, practical responsibility, and long-term engagement with people and organizations. His career reflects a measured progression across creative study, nonprofit leadership, and thera... Show more

Jeroen Akkerman

Jeroen Akkerman

I am passionate about crafting high-quality software, both as a professional and as a hobbyist. I love to see people enjoy using the programs I create. I focus on frontend development in my professional life, but also build full-stack software on occasion.

In my current role at the Port of Rotterdam and Portbase, I'm crafting cross-platform software solutions to enhance the safety and efficiency of the port's land-side logistics. This includes the development of a website, a mobile application, and data analytics tools. We're always in the process of prototyping new features and gathering user feedback to refine our software. I find great satisfaction in this dynamic environment, where close collaboration with users and stakeholders is key.

I am very much into board games, tabletop games and large-scale multiplayer videogames.

I am passionate about crafting high-quality software, both as a professional and as a hobbyist. I love to see people enjoy using the programs I create. I focus on frontend development in my professional life, but also build full-stack software on occ... Show more

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