Potency is defined as “The power of something to influence or make an impression” which is what Potency No. 710 is setting out to achieve.

When Aesthetician Mandy Lile created Potency No. 710, she was already working with plant based ingredients some 20 years, but she became very intrigued by the mystery of what she felt may be the long lost secret ingredient in skincare, cannabis. After embracing cannabinoids like CBD and CBG in her product formulas, and seeing the results and abundance of testimonials, the answer was revealed, and Potency No. 710 has been disrupting the skincare scene with cannabinoid skincare products since 2018.

Since childhood, Mandy has had a gift for taking an ugly situation and making it beautiful. Unfortunately,thanks to draconian cannabis prohibition, her late father spent 15 years incarcerated on cannabis charges encapsulating much of her childhood. This is, without a doubt, something that fuels her fire to change the stigma surrounding this plant, and she is doing so through beauty.

Since opening her first skincare clinic at the age of 20, Mandy has gained a plethora of firsthand knowledge on the importance of safe ingredients. It is this force and the intentions that she puts into the products Potency offers that stand them apart from the rest, making it more than a brand but rather a lifestyle—a lifestyle of self-care powered by nature and higher intentions.

From hometown high school pals to celebrities, Potency No. 710 products are being embraced by thousands of people around the globe. In honor of the ones that have supported her along her journey, Mandy loves to give back through various philanthropy efforts. She is the sponsor of many small events, businesses, and organizations not only in the cannabis culture but in her local community as well.

Mandy works with several causes including the following.

 Watts Community Core
 Cannabis for Children International
 Women Empowered in Cannabis
 Cannabis Spa Association
 Cannabis Physicians Association

Mandy along with her Fiance’ Harry are the owners of 2 dispensaries in Needles California, H Street Patient Care and The Bud Farmacy. Both of these dispensaries are vertically integrated and have been serving Southern California and the surrounding areas for over a decade!

Mandy’s story and Potency No. 710 products have been featured in a variety of publications including Allure, Medium, Modern Luxury, Hello Giggles, Elevated Lifestyle Magazine, Vanilla Plum, Refinery 29, The Social NY, and many others

Potency is defined as “The power of something to influence or make an impression” which is what Potency No. 710 is setting out to achieve. When Aesthetician Mandy Lile created Potency No. 710, she was already working with plant based ingredients s... Show more

Scott is a guest speaker at conferences and leading companies around the globe, and he is the author of two award-winning books: AGILE SCRUM, and AGILE TRANSFORMATION.

He has developed teams and fulfilled organizations' strategic objectives and initiatives — spanning innovation, new product development, engineering, operations, growth, and more — which have generated Many millions of dollars of business value.

Before founding Exceptional PPM and PMO Solutions, Scott was most recently Vice President of Project Management with a provider of diverse consumer products and services over the Internet. Before that, he ran and supervised the delivery of projects and programs in public and private organizations with businesses ranging from e-commerce to advanced technology products and services, retail, manufacturing, entertainment, and more.

Scott is a guest speaker at conferences and leading companies around the globe, and he is the author of two award-winning books: AGILE SCRUM, and AGILE TRANSFORMATION. He has developed teams and fulfilled organizations' strategic objectives and i... Show more

Me? I'm the Chief Architect at Editec, a sports betting/lottery company based in Europe that does business across 20+ African countries.

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Tie Cooper is a beauty expert, entrepreneur, business coach and CEO of Hi BeauTea Party (nonprofit) that provides scholarships to beauty students and Beau Tie Cosmetics.

Tie Cooper is a beauty expert, entrepreneur, business coach and CEO of Hi BeauTea Party (nonprofit) that provides scholarships to beauty students and Beau Tie Cosmetics. Show more

He was raised on MS-DOS Prompt, with so much that a Batch could do for him.
Come of Age, with "Regedit" as his cheap Playground and MS-Office as his Homework.
Learned to Code before High-school, yet was only in University that he realized… “How bad the GAC could mess up compilation”.
So, to try oversimplifying IT as "Information Translation & Handling", he pursued SQL Server.
Until later, when seeking Value Added he mixed it All (Visio, VBA, .Net, SQL, XMLA) for his 1st Job with which he also achieved his Informatics Master in AI - Knowledge & Interaction.
Kept developing himself and his Solutions around Business Intelligence and since 2010, solves Businesses & Personal Challenges also with PowerPivot´BI, which has continuously expanded just like his skills, to become this Super-Power & Platform that he now Shares!!!
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He was raised on MS-DOS Prompt, with so much that a Batch could do for him. Come of Age, with "Regedit" as his cheap Playground and MS-Office as his Homework. Learned to Code before High-school, yet was only in University that he realized… “How bad... Show more

Carlos es un ingeniero con mas de 10 años de experiencia construyendo productos digitales usando la plataforma Web. Carlos esta enfocado en tecnologías Frontend (HTML,CSS, JS, Angular) y apasionado por las nuevas especificaciones como Web Components nativos en el navegador y las PWAs.

Carlos también es autor de "Building PWAs with Vue.js" y "Building Native Web Components" con la editorial Apress.

Carlos es un ingeniero con mas de 10 años de experiencia construyendo productos digitales usando la plataforma Web. Carlos esta enfocado en tecnologías Frontend (HTML,CSS, JS, Angular) y apasionado por las nuevas especificaciones como Web Components... Show more

Without outside investment, any customers, or any initial employees, Joel Morrow founded and grew Digital Fusion, a digital performance agency, into a top 10 digital marketing agency in Colorado and #1011 on Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S.A. In 8 years, its revenues increased from $0 to over USD $5.3 million. In 2018, he sold Digital Fusion to Gorilla Group, a WPP Wunderman Thompson Commerce Agency.

Joel worked for several Fortune 500 brands in marketing, including Coors Brewing Company, Verizon, and Western Union, where he was Director of Director of Product Development, Digital Ventures. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University, where he graduated cum laude.

Without outside investment, any customers, or any initial employees, Joel Morrow founded and grew Digital Fusion, a digital performance agency, into a top 10 digital marketing agency in Colorado and #1011 on Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Compa... Show more

Chad Lich has over 30 years of experience in information technology and is currently a Director Azure Infrastructure Specialist (Sales Guy) and formerly Principal Cloud Solution Architect for Cross Solution & Industry Innovation (Tech Guy) at Microsoft and has been with the company for nine years leading global enterprises in their successful digital transformation. Prior to Microsoft, Chad worked with Build-A-Bear and Intelligrated (Honeywell Company) as a director of BI and development, leading teams and building software to enable these businesses with data insights and tools that focused on adding value and business transformation. Chad holds a bachelor’s in information management from Webster University and an MBA from Southeast Missouri State University Harrison College of Business and Computing. Chad is also active as a contributor to STEM events in the St. Louis region, engages as a board member to a public institution and private STEM focused company, while also contributing to his local tech community as part of Azure and DOTNET Meetup groups.

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Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currently directing the Office of Sustainability at University of Wisconsin of Stevens Point.

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Chidera Okpara is a passionate education leader, business administrator, marriage counselor, and transformational speaker dedicated to helping individuals and families build meaningful, successful lives. With a background in Economics and an MSc in Business Administration, she combines academic knowledge with practical life experience to deliver impactful insights.
As a school administrator and entrepreneur in Nigeria, Chidera has firsthand experience navigating the realities of education and leadership in underserved communities. Beyond her professional work, she is a committed marriage counselor who has mentored and guided many couples toward building strong, healthy, and successful marriages.
Through her speaking, Chidera shares powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, relationships, and personal growth—especially for women balancing career, family, and purpose. Her sessions are practical, relatable, and deeply inspiring, equipping audiences with actionable strategies they can immediately apply in their lives.
She is particularly passionate about leadership development, women empowerment, education transformation, work-life balance, and building thriving relationships and families.

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Building RingFoods — AI voice agent that answers restaurant phone calls 24/7. Handles reservations, orders, and inquiries automatically. Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. https://www.ringfoods.com

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Certified Jewelry NYC is a trusted name in fine jewelry, located in the heart of Manhattan's Diamond District at 36 W 47th St, Suite 607, New York, NY 10036. With years of experience in the luxury jewelry market, we specialize in certified gold chains, diamond jewelry, and timeless pieces crafted from 10K, 14K, and 18K gold.

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Chef Adrianne Calvo is an award-winning Miami based restaurateur, cookbook author,
Emmy-nominated YouTube show host and podcaster known for her signature “Maximum Flavor” style.
Her highly-acclaimed restaurants, Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Bar and
Cracked by Chef Adrianne, are a staple of must-eat-destination lists, and her popularity on Goldbelly spurred the upcoming launch of her online shop Baked by Chef Adrianne. With the publication of her
first cookbook, Maximum Flavor, she became the youngest cookbook author ever at the time.
In her Emmy-nominated YouTube travel show, Searching for Maximum Flavor, Adrianne travels the world in search of exciting new ingredients and shows viewers how to incorporate them into their dishes at home. Her forthcoming vodcast of the same name will turn up the heat on celebrity guests who are blindfolded and served mystery meals during the course of being interviewed.
When she is not creating in the kitchen or in front of the cameras, she pours her heart and soul into the Make It Count Foundation, a non-profit that she started in honor of her late sister Jennifer.

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Precious Osaro is a Senior iOS Engineer with 8+ years of experience building secure, scalable, high-performance mobile systems across FoodTech, FinTech, HealthTech, and Security industries.

He has led engineering at Carbon and Reliance Health, designing modular architectures, enterprise-grade mobile pipelines, and modern authentication systems, including Passkeys and OPAQUE.

Precious specializes in on-device AI, mobile performance engineering, and building intelligent app experiences powered by Apple’s Core ML, Vision, Natural Language, and MLX frameworks. He also mentors engineers globally and speaks about leadership, architecture, and the future of mobile-edge intelligence.

Precious Osaro is a Senior iOS Engineer with 8+ years of experience building secure, scalable, high-performance mobile systems across FoodTech, FinTech, HealthTech, and Security industries. He has led engineering at Carbon and Reliance Health, des... Show more

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I’m Aadhithya, a UI/UX Designer & Product Designer with 2.5 years of experience. Worked in industries like SaaS, Healthtech, Fintech, and marketing. I’m passionate about crafting visually appealing and user-friendly digital experiences. Always learning, improving, and open to connecting with like-minded people!

Hello I’m Aadhithya, a UI/UX Designer & Product Designer with 2.5 years of experience. Worked in industries like SaaS, Healthtech, Fintech, and marketing. I’m passionate about crafting visually appealing and user-friendly digital experiences. Alw... Show more

Ishan is an accomplished product and strategy professional with a robust track record in formulating and executing high-impact business initiatives in collaboration with senior executives. With a decade of work experience in the product, partnership and strategy domain, Ishan has worked with leading enterprises and governments navigating complex market landscapes across North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Europe, primarily in the fintech, telecom, financial services, and FMCG industries. lshan presently leads product partnership for Fiserv's receivables and billers solution.

Ishan is an accomplished product and strategy professional with a robust track record in formulating and executing high-impact business initiatives in collaboration with senior executives. With a decade of work experience in the product, partnership ... Show more

I am Ms mukisa Dorcus Nanyanzi,aged 27 a citizen of Uganda and very passionate Full-stack-developer. I enjoy the world of code,carring ideas through scripts and turning them into master pieces. Helping people build brands that outlive them is what I root for.

I joined the world of tech 2years back through the code queen under the innovation Hub. After being skilled I started working along different organizations to introduce tech in Rural areas training young girl and ladies that couldn’t afford this type of education and bring it closer to them In order to catch up with the involving world. I will be do honored to be part of this amazing panel.

I am Ms mukisa Dorcus Nanyanzi,aged 27 a citizen of Uganda and very passionate Full-stack-developer. I enjoy the world of code,carring ideas through scripts and turning them into master pieces. Helping people build brands that outlive them is what I... Show more

Aparna Krishna Penumatcha is a Senior Architect at IBM in the United States with over 17 years of international experience in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and cloud modernization. She has worked with global clients across retail, consumer products, and life sciences, leading large-scale initiatives that improve efficiency, customer engagement, and business outcomes.

At IBM, Aparna provides senior technical leadership for complex commerce and transformation programs, setting architectural direction and ensuring alignment between technology strategy and business goals. She designs scalable, resilient, and customer-centric platforms and works closely with business executives to translate technical solutions into clear business value. Her contributions have supported successful strategic client engagements.

Aparna is also committed to talent development, actively mentoring professionals and leading apprenticeship and internship initiatives. With advanced certifications in cloud and artificial intelligence, she applies modern architectural practices to drive innovation and enterprise agility.

Aparna Krishna Penumatcha is a Senior Architect at IBM in the United States with over 17 years of international experience in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and cloud modernization. She has worked with global clients across retail, ... Show more

As a Microsoft BU leader with a proven track record in program strategy, technical roadmap development, delivery, and customer engagement, I excel in navigating the complexities of today’s digital landscape. With deep expertise in Retail & CPG, Telecom, and Manufacturing, I am passionate about guiding organizations to harness the full potential of Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Copilot ecosystem.

As a Microsoft BU leader with a proven track record in program strategy, technical roadmap development, delivery, and customer engagement, I excel in navigating the complexities of today’s digital landscape. With deep expertise in Retail & CPG, Telec... Show more

Karri Sairamakrishna is a Lead Full Stack Developer, Data Engineer, and Solution Architect with over 13 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native, and data-driven enterprise systems. He specializes in Java, Python, and Go, with deep expertise in microservices architecture, big data processing, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and AI-driven system monitoring. A published researcher and IEEE award recipient, Karri has led complex solutions across fintech, healthcare, and retail domains, focusing on reliability, compliance, and high-performance software engineering.

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Passionate software developer focused on modern, cloud native, distributed systems.

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Ellen is a queer parent of 3 and an iOS developer with a passion for supporting others and taking long walks. An educator turned developer, Ellen discovered her passion for programming while teaching her students how to code. In 2016, she took the plunge and decided to follow her passion by embarking on an iOS apprenticeship. Since then, Ellen has worked on a variety of teams creating apps for e-commerce, banking, and automotive, among other fields. She spends her free time with her family going on adventures wherever and whenever they can.

Ellen is a queer parent of 3 and an iOS developer with a passion for supporting others and taking long walks. An educator turned developer, Ellen discovered her passion for programming while teaching her students how to code. In 2016, she took the pl... Show more

Sumaiya has 15+ years of experience in diverse leadership roles including AI & Product Strategy, Product Development & Management, Digital Transformation and Talent Management. She has won many accolades throughout her career and has been honored as 40under40. Sumaiya also sits on a BOD of a global company.
She made it to the list of Top 20 global Product Leaders of 2023 and she is recognized as Top 100 most influential women of Canada. She is on Claro Top 100 AI & Tech Leaders list and is bestowed Global Recognition Awards twice. Sumaiya also won Chief Product Officer of the year 2024.

Currently she is Chief Product Officer at a category defining AI and Web3.0 company. Previously she served as Chief Product Strategy Officer and earlier she was VP of HR & Digital Transformation. She has worked with Telenor enabling them with their digital transformation. At IBM, she had 3 global roles and she led Technology M&As across 50+ countries in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa enabling IBM to be an AI & Cloud company. As part of executive team, she has closed millions of dollars of funding for companies.

Sumaiya is a graduate of IBM Leadership Development Program. She is a Startup Advisor, Fulbright scholar with MS/MBA from Purdue University, INSEAD certified Digital Strategy Expert, Certified AI PM and an Engineer with experience of managing cross-functional teams across 6 continents (being based in 4 continents) with Fortune100 multinationals and tech start-ups. She serves on Harvard Business Review (HBR) Advisory Council, World Economic Forum’s AI Council and is on Canadian Web3.0 Committee (Canadian Blockchain Consortium). Sumaiya also collaborates with MIT, University of Toronto and University of Washington for advising portfolio startups across NA and globally specifically in AI, Ethical AI, Product, Technology and Healthcare domains.

As a researcher, keynote speaker, and thought leader, Sumaiya contributes extensively to the global AI and Product community through publications, speaking engagements, media appearances, board and advisory roles. Sumaiya has a strong commitment to mentorship and has mentored 1000s of individuals across the globe. She is also a published author in high-impact peer reviewed journals. Her areas of research are AI based Product Development, Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Machine Learning/Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Computational Biology and Cybersecurity.

She speaks frequently at multiple forums globally. Sumaiya has spoken at US State Department with delegates from 47 countries including US Congress members. Also gave a talk at Grace Hopper Conference, attended by more than 40K technologists world-wide. Sumaiya has also been a Keynote speaker at University of Toronto and at several industry events including Google DevFest and IEEE. Sumaiya’s work has been featured in national and global media like Al Jazeera, Financial Post, National Post, Telegraph.

Outside work, Sumaiya is a staunch supporter of women and human rights, education and health for underprivileged individuals and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She loves travelling, learning new things especially technology and history, meeting people from diverse backgrounds and experiencing new cultures.

Sumaiya has 15+ years of experience in diverse leadership roles including AI & Product Strategy, Product Development & Management, Digital Transformation and Talent Management. She has won many accolades throughout her career and has been honored as ... Show more

Alan Williams is a Power Platform strategist and solutions architect with deep expertise in building actionable, scalable low-code solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. As a consultant and educator, he specializes in turning complex processes into streamlined Power Apps and Power Automate workflows that non-developers can adopt and own.

Alan leads with a "teach-while-building" approach — enabling clients to co-create apps while learning the platform. He is passionate about citizen development, reusable component design, and responsible AI adoption within the Microsoft ecosystem.

A frequent collaborator with community influencers, Alan is on a mission to demystify low-code for everyday makers. He shares weekly tutorials and insights on LinkedIn and YouTube, with a growing audience of SMB leaders, Power Users, and Microsoft MVPs.

Alan Williams is a Power Platform strategist and solutions architect with deep expertise in building actionable, scalable low-code solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. As a consultant and educator, he specializes in turning complex processes... Show more

Ivan Sinitsin is a tech lead at Ozon Tech, where he designs and scales high-performance backend systems for large-scale e-commerce operations. He has led the development of a high-load feature store for a top Russian retailer’s recommendation engine and built highly consistent microservice workflows for warehouse management systems. With deep expertise in Golang, distributed systems, and performance optimization, Ivan brings a practical, system-level perspective to building scalable, efficient architectures under real-world constraints.

Ivan Sinitsin is a tech lead at Ozon Tech, where he designs and scales high-performance backend systems for large-scale e-commerce operations. He has led the development of a high-load feature store for a top Russian retailer’s recommendation engine ... Show more

With over a decade immersed in customer experience, I’ve learned to truly listen — to ask the right questions, understand what isn’t being said, and build strong, meaningful relationships with both internal teams and external clients. This journey has shaped my ability to identify what people need… often before they express it.

Today, I help entrepreneurs and businesses design customer experiences that captivate from the very first interaction, creating authentic connections that keep clients coming back and choosing you as their top-of-mind option, every time.

After 10 years working hands-on in service-focused roles, one truth is clear to me: customer experience is the soul of any business. It’s the defining factor between a client who stays, recommends, and grows with you — and one who walks away feeling unseen.

My mission is to elevate brands through memorable, consistent, and emotionally resonant customer journeys, transforming satisfaction into loyalty — and loyalty into sustainable growth.

With over a decade immersed in customer experience, I’ve learned to truly listen — to ask the right questions, understand what isn’t being said, and build strong, meaningful relationships with both internal teams and external clients. This journey ha... Show more

Mubar Dauda is a seasoned Data and Business Intelligence Analyst with over three years of experience in Business Intelligence using Power BI. A Microsoft Certified Power BI Analyst, Mubar has empowered more than 1,000 persons through comprehensive training programs in Data Analysis with Power BI, Excel, SQL, and Python. As a dedicated WordPress developer and technical writer, Mubar has designed interactive websites with advanced marketing tools, helping businesses attract the right audience and create lasting impact. His expertise extends to building data-driven, insightful reports that drive business growth and optimize decision-making processes across various industries. A passionate lifelong learner, Mubar is deeply committed to knowledge transfer and skill development, striving to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the world at large.

Mubar Dauda is a seasoned Data and Business Intelligence Analyst with over three years of experience in Business Intelligence using Power BI. A Microsoft Certified Power BI Analyst, Mubar has empowered more than 1,000 persons through comprehensive tr... Show more

Taylor the Esty, the award-winning Acne and Hyperpigmentation Assassin, is known for clearing skin and transforming lives. This two-time reigning Solo Esthetician of the Year for Texas is a licensed instructor specializing in clearing stubborn imperfections for skin of color. With a 90% success rate and a passion for empowerment, Taylor educates and equips audiences to achieve flawless, healthy skin. Let Taylor equip your audience with the knowledge to finally win the battle against acne and hyperpigmentation.

Taylor the Esty, the award-winning Acne and Hyperpigmentation Assassin, is known for clearing skin and transforming lives. This two-time reigning Solo Esthetician of the Year for Texas is a licensed instructor specializing in clearing stubborn imperf... Show more

Iam Anup Chakravarthi Suggula, a Chief Engineer at AMD with over a decade of experience in AI acceleration, semiconductor engineering, and system validation. I have led cross-functional teams to drive innovations in machine learning, x86 processors, and AMD Instinct™ accelerators, contributing to significant market growth. As a patented inventor and industry award recipient, I am passionate about advancing high-performance computing and AI-driven technologies.

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