Consumer Goods & Services

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

Andrew Smart of Greenville, SC

Andrew Smart of Greenville, SC

Andrew Smart is the CEO and owner of Core Catalyst Food Sciences and Duke Sandwich Company, based in Greenville, South Carolina. With years of experience in food manufacturing and brand development, he has established a strong reputation for his commitment to quality and innovation. His leadership is defined by his focus on the products his companies create and the people contributing to their success.

Since 2005, Andrew has served as the CEO of DiscoverFresh Foods, which produces homemade-style food products like dips, spreads, granola, and desserts. DiscoverFresh has a high food safety standard and holds a Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. Beyond food manufacturing, DiscoverFresh offers product development, marketing, and creative design services, helping brands efficiently bring new products to market. The company has partnered with major brands like Hidden Valley® Ranch, Texas Pete® Hot Sauce, and Louisiana Hot Sauce, offering solutions to meet diverse needs in the food industry.

Andrew’s approach to leadership centers on building strong teams and fostering an environment of growth and development. He believes that the people behind a company drive its success. At DiscoverFresh, the “Serve, Connect, and Make a Difference” mission guides every aspect of the business, from the relationships the company builds with clients to the opportunities it creates for employees. His commitment to nurturing talent and maintaining a positive company culture has been instrumental in DiscoverFresh’s success.

In 2018, recognizing the growing need for specialized food safety testing, Andrew founded Core Catalyst Food Sciences. The laboratory, ISO-IEC 17025-certified, provides essential testing services to food manufacturers, helping them ensure their products meet rigorous safety and quality standards. Core Catalyst’s services include shelf-life testing, challenge trials, and food safety consultations. By offering these services, Core Catalyst assists food companies in bringing safe, high-quality products to market. Clients of Core Catalyst include U.S. Waffle Company, Lean Kitchen Company, and Signature Seasonings, among others.

In addition to his work in the food industry, Andrew Smart of Greenville, SC, is dedicated to supporting education and community development. He has been involved with Clemson University and Wingate University, making significant contributions. In 2022, he and his wife, Julie, made a $2 million donation to Wingate University Athletics to fund the construction of a new training facility for student-athletes. This donation reflects their belief in the value of education and their desire to support the next generation of leaders.

Andrew and Julie, who work as the director of the Doctor of Education program at Anderson University, have two children, Drew and Claire. As a family, they prioritize community involvement and supporting causes that promote education, personal development, and growth. His leadership and philanthropic efforts reflect his commitment to making a meaningful impact in the food industry and the communities where he lives and works. He makes a lasting difference in his businesses and community through his dedication to quality, service, and innovation.

Andrew Smart is the CEO and owner of Core Catalyst Food Sciences and Duke Sandwich Company, based in Greenville, South Carolina. With years of experience in food manufacturing and brand development, he has established a strong reputation for his comm... Show more

Ayobami Adeleke

Ayobami Adeleke

I have over 8 years work experience as a Data Warehouse and BI Developer using the Microsoft BI Stack (SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI), Azure Data Services and Microsoft Fabric to design and build enterprise reports and dashboards across Banking, Financial Services Industry to Investments, Retail and Manufacturing Industries. I'm also a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Data and Analytics Engineer and Data Analyst Associate with years of experience working with SQL Server and Power BI.

I have over 8 years work experience as a Data Warehouse and BI Developer using the Microsoft BI Stack (SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI), Azure Data Service... Show more

Hawa Who

Hawa Who

Hawa Who is a Cybersecurity Analyst at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center under Carnegie Mellon University, where she protects high-performance computing systems and national research infrastructure. With a background that spans digital security, literature, and fashion, Hawa brings a multidimensional approach to problem-solving in tech. She is also the founder of Hawa Who Shop, a luxury streetwear brand inspired by Casablanca and Pucci, and the self-published author of Petals of My Heart, a poetic exploration of healing, identity, and love.

Born in Ghana and raised in New York City, Hawa’s global perspective and artistic lens inform her cybersecurity work, especially in risk communication, user trust, and ethical tech design. She uses her platform to advocate for greater diversity and emotional intelligence in STEM fields, empowering the next generation of Black women in tech to lead with purpose, not just credentials.

Whether she’s securing systems, telling stories, or curating aesthetics, Hawa builds experiences that are as intentional as they are innovative.

Hawa Who is a Cybersecurity Analyst at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center under Carnegie Mellon University, where she protects high-performance computing systems and national research infrastructure. With a background that spans digital security, l... Show more

Yolanda Santa Cruz

Yolanda Santa Cruz

Yolanda is a product designer with experience in B2C tech startups, where she’s led design across mobile and web platforms. Her work focuses on simplifying complex systems and creating cohesive, intuitive experiences that elevate user trust and engagement.

She enjoys collaborating across disciplines, shaping design strategies, and refining the details that tie it all together. Yolanda also mentors emerging designers and career changers, something she finds deeply rewarding. Outside of work, she’s a curious learner and always exploring new ways to connect ideas across fields.

Yolanda is a product designer with experience in B2C tech startups, where she’s led design across mobile and web platforms. Her work focuses on simplifying complex systems and creating cohesive, intuitive experiences that elevate user trust and engag... Show more

Stephanie Thoma

Stephanie Thoma

Stephanie is a Forbes-featured author of the best-selling networking book, Confident Introvert and host of the podcast/event series, redefining what it means to be successful with less hustle and more fun, meaning and wellness, Holistic Ambition. Stephanie has helped thousands of people celebrate their strengths, step into their authentic confidence, and make meaningful connections through building out community over 1k in-person events at organizations like YPOSF, speaking at places like Harvard University, years behind-the-scenes at TEDx, and 1:1 coaching.

Stephanie is a Forbes-featured author of the best-selling networking book, Confident Introvert and host of the podcast/event series, redefining what it means to be successful with less hustle and more fun, meaning and wellness, Holistic Ambition. Ste... Show more

Vikram Jeet Singh

Vikram Jeet Singh

I am a data scientist, AI practitioner, and NLP expert with extensive experience in machine learning, large language models (LLMs), and cloud-native AI applications. As an LLM Trainer at Scale AI, I have worked on Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT, specializing in Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF) to enhance model accuracy and reliability.

Throughout my career, I have held AI Engineering, data science and Analytics roles at PropertyLoop AI, Swiggy, Cadient, and Tiger Analytics, leading projects in fraud detection, forecasting, and Human like AI-powered bots using tools like Azure OpenAI API, AWS, GCP, BigQuery, etc. My expertise lies in AI model evaluation, NLP fine-tuning, and deploying ML models in cloud environments, helping businesses optimize AI-driven solutions.

I am also an active speaker and judge in the tech community, having judged and spoke at events like Smart India Hackathon(An event by Microsoft and Gov. of India), GDG Innova 2024 at IIIT Delhi, Innova Delhi NCR, Galgotias International Hackathon, Google DevFest Noida, and Prastuti Technology Presentation Contest, among others. I enjoy sharing insights on AI trends, best practices, and career growth in data science and machine learning.

Academically, I hold a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Delhi and am currently pursuing a Data Science & ML PG Diploma program at IIT Guwahati(Distance learning). With a 5-star rating on HackerRank in Python and SQL, I combine strong technical expertise with real-world AI applications.

I am a data scientist, AI practitioner, and NLP expert with extensive experience in machine learning, large language models (LLMs), and cloud-native AI applications. As an LLM Trainer at Scale AI, I have worked on Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT, sp... Show more

Erica Clayton

Erica Clayton

Erica Clayton is a CX strategist, AI advocate, and founder of SunshineCX. With nearly 15 years of experience leading customer experience transformations, she helps growing companies scale support, optimize systems, and build customer-first strategies that stick. A champion of human-centric CX in an AI-driven world, Erica blends big-picture vision with hands-on expertise—turning messy processes into smooth, scalable experiences. She’s passionate about making bold CX accessible to all, not just the enterprise.

Erica Clayton is a CX strategist, AI advocate, and founder of SunshineCX. With nearly 15 years of experience leading customer experience transformations, she helps growing companies scale support, optimize systems, and build customer-first strategies... Show more

Nwamaka Nwosu

Nwamaka Nwosu

Amaka Nwosu is a dynamic tech entrepreneur, consultant, and business strategist with expertise in UX, product management, and digital marketing. As the CEO of Boltcliq and COO of GrowthNexus, she leads business growth, HR solutions, and digital transformation for startups and SMEs. Amaka has built multiple ventures, including Betakopa (an EdTech platform) and KidsClub. She specialises in scaling businesses, optimising user experiences, and creating impactful digital strategies. Passionate about innovation and community building, she helps brands thrive in the digital space.

Amaka Nwosu is a dynamic tech entrepreneur, consultant, and business strategist with expertise in UX, product management, and digital marketing. As the CEO of Boltcliq and COO of GrowthNexus, she leads business growth, HR solutions, and digital trans... Show more

Brian R. Yurachek

Brian R. Yurachek

Brian Robert Yurachek is a New York City-based tech entrepreneur and multidisciplinary artist with a strong background in finance. He has worked across various sectors, leveraging his expertise in investment strategies and emerging technologies. His entrepreneurial ventures span geospatial computing, digital assets, and the semiconductor industries, blending analytical prowess with artistic vision.

As a creator, Brian works across both physical and digital mediums, often merging them in eccentric and thought-provoking ways. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is deeply committed to philanthropy, actively supporting organizations such as Covenant House, St. Jude, and the Ronald McDonald Foundation.

Brian Robert Yurachek is a New York City-based tech entrepreneur and multidisciplinary artist with a strong background in finance. He has worked across various sectors, leveraging his expertise in investment strategies and emerging technologies. His ... Show more

Simon Contreras

Simon Contreras

Digital Transformation Leader with 25+ years at premium brands (Diageo, P&G) and tech pioneers (AWS, Amazon).

Trusted C-Suite advisor delivering growth through innovative eCommerce, IoT, and AI/ML strategies. Cloud expert who translates complex data into business outcomes.

Shapes future leaders as guest lecturer at University of Geneva and HEG, combining real-world expertise with academic insights to remain at technology's forefront.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Digital Transformation Leader with 25+ years at premium brands (Diageo, P&G) and tech pioneers (AWS, Amazon). Trusted C-Suite advisor delivering growth through innovative eCommerce, IoT, and AI/ML strategies. Cloud expert who translates complex da... Show more

Dinesh Shanmugam Chellappan

Dinesh Shanmugam Chellappan

More than 12 years in Android apps and frameworks and have developed apps that has reached over 30 million users. Worked at Gojek as a lead for Mobile Developer Experience and at redBus as an Android Engineering Lead.

More than 12 years in Android apps and frameworks and have developed apps that has reached over 30 million users. Worked at Gojek as a lead for Mobile Developer Experience and at redBus as an Android Engineering Lead. Show more

West Coast Global Insurance Services

West Coast Global Insurance Services

West Coast Global Insurance Services provides comprehensive global insurance solutions tailored for individuals and businesses worldwide. Specializing in health, travel, and life insurance, we are committed to delivering peace of mind through flexible plans and expert guidance, ensuring you stay secure no matter where life takes you.

West Coast Global Insurance Services provides comprehensive global insurance solutions tailored for individuals and businesses worldwide. Specializing in health, travel, and life insurance, we are committed to delivering peace of mind through flexibl... Show more

Robert Hoffmann

Robert Hoffmann

Robert Hoffmann is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS. Before, he worked for market leading smart device and telecommunication brands, pioneering cloud native applications during the early days of Docker and Kubernetes. At AWS, he is supporting some of the world’s largest retail brands on their cloud journey. Robert is passionate about observability, infrastructure as code and developer productivity.

Robert Hoffmann is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS. Before, he worked for market leading smart device and telecommunication brands, pioneering cloud native applications during the early days of Docker and Kubernetes. At AWS, he is supporting some... Show more

Phil Choo

Phil Choo

Phil Choo is a Professor of Graphic Design at Penn State University and a recognized leader in the integration of service design with ecological literacy. With over 10 years of advanced experience in higher education, Professor Choo specializes in developing interdisciplinary curricula that frame design as a vital tool for civic engagement and environmental stewardship. He successfully spearheaded the collaboration between the Penn State Graphic Design program and the Frost Museum of Entomology, leading students through a rigorous, four-phased workflow (Discovery, Definition, Development, and Delivery) to visualize complex biological data. His pedagogical models focus on creating high-impact public exhibitions that combine visual communication with curated biological specimens, establishing a replicable standard for multi-sensory sustainability education in higher education.

Phil Choo is a Professor of Graphic Design at Penn State University and a recognized leader in the integration of service design with ecological literacy. With over 10 years of advanced experience in higher education, Professor Choo specializes in de... Show more

Jerel Buycks

Jerel Buycks

Jerel Buycks, is the owner of Royal Roots Barbershop in East Point, GA. He is also a real estate investor and Connect Parent Program facilitator. With over 35 years experience as a barber and 23 years in business, he has been an integral part of the communities in which he has served. Whether he was cutting hair in the bathroom at his childhood home in Trotwood, OH, his dorm room at Morehouse College or at his own barbershop, he has provided a safe space for MALES of different ages, backgrounds and interests. There has always been a special bond between those who congregated in these sanctuaries that became enclaves in a world where they did not always feel like welcomed members. Jerel enjoys contributing to the progress, development, and transformation of people who he serves.

Through his barbershop, he has hosted countless community events such as annual back to school bash, thanksgiving giveaways, mentoring programs, mental health events and parenting classes. As a husband and father of 3 daughters who comes from strong and supportive family. He is passionate about building families by empowering fathers to be invested and involved in the lives of their children.

Jerel Buycks, is the owner of Royal Roots Barbershop in East Point, GA. He is also a real estate investor and Connect Parent Program facilitator. With over 35 years experience as a barber and 23 years in business, he has been an integral part of the ... Show more

Artur Bulatov

Artur Bulatov

20 years of experience at the intersection of technology and business. Artur's career spans OEM product development with Asian manufacturers, SaaS solutions for enterprise clients, and hands-on experience at a Silicon Valley startup. Artur has deep expertise in implementing both hardware and software IT solutions in retail and trade environments, with a sharp focus on the musical instruments and professional live sound equipment markets. He holds an MBA in Marketing and is known for his rigorous approach to market research and go-to-market strategy development.

20 years of experience at the intersection of technology and business. Artur's career spans OEM product development with Asian manufacturers, SaaS solutions for enterprise clients, and hands-on experience at a Silicon Valley startup. Artur has deep e... Show more

Ryan Beverly

Ryan Beverly

Ryan Beverly is an AI consultant and transformation strategist who helps executive teams cut through the noise in the age of AI. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the Marine Corps, global procurement & supply chain, and M&A integration, he guides organizations to adopt AI from the inside out.
Rather than chasing tools or hype, Ryan focuses on aligning AI with business strategy, culture, and measurable outcomes. His priority is on the practical value of AI for people and organizations.
His philosophy is simple: AI isn’t about replacing people — it’s about equipping them to think and act at a higher level.

Ryan Beverly is an AI consultant and transformation strategist who helps executive teams cut through the noise in the age of AI. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the Marine Corps, global procurement & supply chain, and M&A integration, he... Show more

Michel Vilsen

Michel Vilsen

Hello, I’m Michel Vilsen, and I prefer minimal yet timeless styles. Ouros Jewels is a lab grown diamond jewelry brand known for affordable engagement rings, ethical diamonds, and clean, classic designs.

Hello, I’m Michel Vilsen, and I prefer minimal yet timeless styles. Ouros Jewels is a lab grown diamond jewelry brand known for affordable engagement rings, ethical diamonds, and clean, classic designs. Show more

Red Punzalan

Red Punzalan

Name: Rhenie “Red” Punzalan
Role: Brand Management Consultant, Visual Storyteller, Creative Director
Location: Philippines

Description:
Rhenie “Red” Punzalan is a multi-disciplinary creative specializing in holistic brand management, personal branding, and visual storytelling. With a foundation rooted in digital art, fashion photography, and strategic marketing, his work bridges emotion and structure—transforming ideas into compelling brand experiences.

His creative journey began over a decade ago through photo manipulation and surreal compositions using Adobe Photoshop, evolving into a distinct approach that blends conceptual photo-surrealism with intentional storytelling. Today, he helps brands, creatives, and executives articulate their identity with clarity, depth, and visual precision.

Red’s philosophy centers on creating from feeling rather than imitation—encouraging individuals to embrace their multiplicity and express their authentic voice in a saturated digital landscape. Through his work, he continues to advocate for multi-potentiality, proving that it’s not only acceptable to be many—but powerful.

Core Expertise:

Holistic Brand Strategy Personal Branding for Creatives & Executives Visual Storytelling & Creative Direction Conceptual Photography & Photo Surrealism Digital Marketing & Content Strategy

Philosophy:
Create from what you feel, not just what you see.

Notable Work:
Collaborations with local and international beauty and lifestyle brands, including Kedma, Inglot, Origani, Vine Esthetics, and independent creative projects merging fashion and surreal visual narratives.

Current Focus:
Empowering multi-passionate individuals to build intentional, emotionally resonant personal brands through strategy and creative expression.

Name: Rhenie “Red” Punzalan Role: Brand Management Consultant, Visual Storyteller, Creative Director Location: Philippines Description: Rhenie “Red” Punzalan is a multi-disciplinary creative specializing in holistic brand management, personal b... Show more

Baladhurgesh Balagurusamy Paramasivan

Baladhurgesh Balagurusamy Paramasivan

Bala is a Founding Engineer at Flotive AI, building agentic regulatory intelligence- document pipelines, knowledge-graph ingestion, citation-grounded evaluation, and decision-tree extraction. Previously, he was a Research Engineer at Eternis Labs, where he fine-tuned Qwen3 for PII redact+replace and built StrategyBench (strategy.freysa.ai), a 1,000+ game multi-agent benchmark with released RL environments. He earlier worked at Lucid Motors on real-time fleet intelligence and large-scale visual retrieval, holds an M.S. in Robotics Engineering (WPI), and has won multiple GenAI hackathon awards.

Bala is a Founding Engineer at Flotive AI, building agentic regulatory intelligence- document pipelines, knowledge-graph ingestion, citation-grounded evaluation, and decision-tree extraction. Previously, he was a Research Engineer at Eternis Labs, wh... Show more

Taryn Scher

Taryn Scher

Taryn Scher, “The Sparkle Boss”, started TK PR in 2008, and has spent the past 18 years building the award-winning public relations firm specializing in the travel & hospitality industries.
Taryn’s clients have been seen on CBS This Morning, The Today Show, and Good Morning America, as well as features in Travel + Leisure, O the Oprah Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and thousands more.
Under her leadership, TK PR has received 10 Adrian Awards from HSMAI – the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing competition which honors excellence in hospitality, travel, tourism and media.

Taryn Scher, “The Sparkle Boss”, started TK PR in 2008, and has spent the past 18 years building the award-winning public relations firm specializing in the travel & hospitality industries. Taryn’s clients have been seen on CBS This Morning, The To... Show more

Abhinav Bohra

Abhinav Bohra

Abhinav Bohra is a Senior Applied Scientist with over 10 years of experience building production-scale ML/AI systems. At Amazon, he leads the development of self-supervised attribute extraction frameworks processing more than a billion products using teacher-student distillation. His expertise is in LLM fine-tuning and distillation (LoRA/QLoRA), Two-Tower neural network architectures for recommendation, multimodal AI systems combining LLMs with computer vision and low-latency LLM inference. His recent work includes explainable LLM-based recommendation engines addressing cold-start challenges, multimodal pricing anomaly detection using LLMs and DinoV2, and Quantile Regression Neural Networks for uncertainty quantification. His most recent work has been published at AACL 2025 on Quantum NLP.

His expertise is in following areas:

1. Recommendation and Ranking models: Two-Tower models, Multimodal ML systems (LLMs + vision embeddings + text embeddings + gated fusion)
2. LLMs: Fine tuning, Teacher-Student distillation, LLM explainability, Parallel decoding and low-latency inference
3. Quantile Regression Neural Networks

Abhinav Bohra is a Senior Applied Scientist with over 10 years of experience building production-scale ML/AI systems. At Amazon, he leads the development of self-supervised attribute extraction frameworks processing more than a billion products using... Show more

Hariprasad Reddy

Hariprasad Reddy

Hariprasad Reddy is a Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain (D365 F&O) Production and SCM Lead architect at Forvis Mazars. He leads complex implementations across product/ECM, planning, production execution, quality , Supply chain and warehouse operations. Hari has delivered solutions in discrete and process manufacturing across consumer goods, food & beverage, retail/commerce, distribution, industrial equipment, chemicals, life sciences/medical device, metals, and energy-related operations, often in regulated or high-control environments requiring traceability and audit-ready execution.

Hariprasad Reddy is a Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain (D365 F&O) Production and SCM Lead architect at Forvis Mazars. He leads complex implementations across product/ECM, planning, production execution, quality , Supply chain and warehouse operati... Show more

Tristan Remkes

Tristan Remkes

Tristan Remkes is a multifaceted professional who effectively combines his expertise in technology and networking with a strong interest in sports and leisure. With a solid background in the digital sector, he is active on platforms such as LinkedIn, where his professional experience is showcased.

Beyond his career, Tristan values family life. Together with his partner, he is the dedicated parent of two sons, whose energy brings continuous activity to the household.

In his free time, Tristan follows Formula 1 and football, and he also engages in beer brewing—a hobby that aligns with his blog, ‘HopInTheCloud.’ The name refers both to a key beer ingredient and to a connectivity term, it is also symbolizing his aim to encourage others to transition to the cloud.

He also enjoys hosting barbecues with friends, combining culinary interest with meaningful social interaction.

Tristan maintains a balanced lifestyle, managing professional obligations, family responsibilities, and personal pursuits. His approachable nature and commitment to continuous development make him a motivating and reliable figure in both professional and personal contexts.

Tristan Remkes is a multifaceted professional who effectively combines his expertise in technology and networking with a strong interest in sports and leisure. With a solid background in the digital sector, he is active on platforms such as LinkedIn,... Show more

Jaser Zaabri

Jaser Zaabri

Jaser Zaabri is an American Jordanian entrepreneur and business executive recognized for his work across construction, disaster restoration, recruiting, real estate, and hospitality investment. He is the Founder & CEO of Evolve Holdings (Investment & Operating Group), a privately held platform that manages and invests in companies operating in multiple sectors.

Born in the United States into a Jordanian family with strong business ties in the Gulf region, Jaser grew up around discussions of trade, construction, and international operations. His father, Munir Zaabri, along with extended family members, was connected with firms engaged in engineering, oilfield services, and commercial trading throughout the UAE and surrounding countries. This early exposure gave him a clear view of how cross-border businesses function and influenced his interest in building companies.

The Zaabri family’s commercial involvement dates back to the early 1970s. Relatives played roles in organizations such as Universal Trading Group, Target Engineering & Construction Company, and Al Ahlia Group. These companies contributed to infrastructure projects and also supported the entry of global consumer brands into Gulf markets. Growing up with this background, Zaabri developed an understanding of long-term business development and operational structure.

Jaser Zaabri studied at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, earning a bachelor’s degree with a double major in marketing and management. His academic focus included sales systems, leadership, and operations. These areas later became part of his approach when building and scaling businesses.

Jay further expanded his education through executive programs at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. During this time, Jaser strengthened his understanding of strategy, leadership, and organizational growth, preparing him for broader business responsibilities.

At the start of his professional career, he worked in international business development and advisory roles. In 2010, he was involved in transactions with members of the Qatari royal family. This experience gave him exposure to complex negotiations and international deal structures, helping him develop confidence in high-level business environments.

In the early 2010s, Zaabri began focusing on building his own ventures. Between 2011 and 2018, he founded several insurance restoration and general contracting companies under the Anderson Construction name. At the same time, he served in executive roles within the Anderson Family of Companies, a group providing disaster recovery and property restoration services across the United States.

These businesses focused on rebuilding homes and commercial properties affected by fires, floods, and other events. Through this work, Jaser gained hands-on experience in scaling operations, building teams, and managing high-volume projects. His involvement across different companies helped him develop a structured approach to operational growth.

Alongside his work in construction, Jay Zaabri also built experience in consumer products and global brand expansion. From 2012 to 2016, he served as VP of Sales and Marketing at XS Energy Drinks. In this role, he helped expand the brand into 38 countries and managed annual sales of nearly $150 million. His responsibilities included developing distributor networks, managing sales teams, and overseeing international logistics.

He also worked with MyPillow Inc. as an executive and board member, contributing to growth initiatives. In addition, he co-founded GarbageMan, which began as a green-focused company and later evolved into a waste management business that a larger organization acquired. These ventures expanded his experience beyond construction and deepened his understanding of scaling companies across different industries.

From 2017 to 2019, Zaabri served as Executive Vice President of Development and Distribution at Renpure Organics. During this period, he supported the expansion of the company’s retail presence across North America and into international markets. Renpure Organics was later acquired in 2018 by MAV Beauty Brands and Marc Anthony Cosmetics.

In 2022, Jaser founded Evolve Holdings to bring together multiple industries under a single operating and investment structure. The company manages businesses across construction and restoration, recruiting, training, property management, hospitality investment, and marketing analytics.

Other divisions include Evolve University, which provides sales and leadership training, and Evolve Recruiting, which supports companies in building effective teams. These efforts reflect Zaabri’s focus on combining operations with long-term business development.

Jaser Zaabri's career reflects a steady approach to building companies across industries. Through Evolve Holdings and its related businesses, he continues to focus on growth, operational improvement, and creating connections between markets in the United States and the Middle East.

Jaser Zaabri is an American Jordanian entrepreneur and business executive recognized for his work across construction, disaster restoration, recruiting, real estate, and hospitality investment. He is the Founder & CEO of Evolve Holdings (Investment &... Show more

Munir Mehta

Munir Mehta

Munir Mehta is a Senior Staff Engineering Leader at YouTube, specializing in Generative AI, UI/API integration, and scalable platform architecture, driving growth in Consumer Media and Healthcare.

Munir Mehta is a Senior Staff Engineering Leader at YouTube, specializing in Generative AI, UI/API integration, and scalable platform architecture, driving growth in Consumer Media and Healthcare. Show more

Marius Hanl

Marius Hanl

Marius Hanl is the lead developer in a large monolithic application.
He mainly programs with Java/JavaFX and Angular and is co-responsible for the architecture and modularisation of the above mentioned monolithic application.
He is also an Open-Source Contributor to several projects such as JavaFX (Committer role) and the Godot (Game)-Engine, with over 30 contributions each.

In addition to Open-Source contributions, he also programs in his spare time on games with the Godot engine, as well as on various projects with Java, Web technologies and also Android.

Marius Hanl is the lead developer in a large monolithic application. He mainly programs with Java/JavaFX and Angular and is co-responsible for the architecture and modularisation of the above mentioned monolithic application. He is also an Open-Sou... Show more

Tunmise Akinade

Tunmise Akinade

Senior Software Engineer with 9 years of experience building scalable, high-impact systems across fintech, government, and consumer tech.

Led a team of 6 engineers that delivered Nigerian government technology projects serving 7+ million citizens. At Chowdeck, Nigeria's leading food delivery platform, architected products and features that helped scale the platform to 1 million+ registered users, and re-engineered core systems to enable expansion into other African countries. Collaborated with distributed engineering teams across the US and Kenya through Andela, delivering fintech and data visualization solutions for global markets.

Senior Software Engineer with 9 years of experience building scalable, high-impact systems across fintech, government, and consumer tech. Led a team of 6 engineers that delivered Nigerian government technology projects serving 7+ million citizens.... Show more

Mikhel V Kuttickal

Mikhel V Kuttickal

I’m a product focused mobile engineer with experience building production Flutter applications and integrating AI powered features into real world products. I’ve led Flutter sessions and online workshops across multiple colleges and previously served as a Flutter facilitator at my university, helping developers move from learning the framework to shipping practical applications. My current work focuses on bridging AI workflows and mobile user experience, with a particular interest in turning AI prototypes into usable consumer products.

I’m a product focused mobile engineer with experience building production Flutter applications and integrating AI powered features into real world products. I’ve led Flutter sessions and online workshops across multiple colleges and previously served... Show more

Heidi Klejs Jensen

Heidi Klejs Jensen

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) with more than 25 years of experience from various analyst roles. Has been working within the financial industry (Experian and Danske Bank A/S) for the past 10 years, but has experience from a broad variety of industries.

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) with more than 25 years of experience from various analyst roles. Has been working within the financial industry (Experian and Danske Bank A/S) for the past 10 years, but has experience from a broad var... Show more

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