My name is Melissa Green. I am the Founder & CEO of Grounds4Cause. We take pride in providing delicious coffee, but also in being a coffee company that gives back to the LGBTQ+ and Military Family communities.

As a USN Veteran and Military Spouse, I understand the importance of #community and #connection. I believe that something as simple as sharing a cup of coffee can bring people together and create an opportunity for empathy and understanding.

In January 2021, Southern, Sweet & Sassy®️ Coffee with a focus on supporting the military family community. The overwhelming response and support we received inspired me to take it a step further and create a brand that supports the LGBTQ+ community as well.

In January 2022, I founded Rise Above Coffee®️, a company fully dedicated to raising awareness and generating support for LGBTQ+ causes. Both S3 Coffee Co and Rise Above Coffee®️ are built around our #coffeeforacause initiative. Each year, we carefully choose 12 LGBTQ+ and military family-focused nonprofits to spotlight. Each month, we feature one nonprofit from each community and donate a percentage of our monthly sales directly to their cause.

At Grounds4Cause, we strive to be a brand where everyone feels safe, welcomed, and loved for who they are. We offer more than just a great cup of coffee, we provide community and support. We want to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all.

My name is Melissa Green. I am the Founder & CEO of Grounds4Cause. We take pride in providing delicious coffee, but also in being a coffee company that gives back to the LGBTQ+ and Military Family communities. As a USN Veteran and Military Spouse,... Show more

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Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training.
Collin is certified in Power BI and has trained 1000's of individuals in the usage of Power BI ranging from introductory to advanced courses. His passion is for users at all levels to get the most out of the software as possible to be able to produce results that are meaningful and actionable.

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training. Collin is certifi... Show more

I started my career working a nine to five jobs that I hated while at the age of 17 starting my first business Double D Productions DJ Service. I owned and operated this company for over 20 years while continuing to work a full time nine to five and explore other options. In 2017 I got into specialty pharmaceutical sales and absolutely loved it. While continuing to work, my nine to five, I grew my brand in pharmaceutical sales eventually transitioning over to sales full-time. In 2024 I expanded my opportunities by partnering with investors tp open a sterile compound pharmacy in Florida. Shortly thereafter I partner with the CEO of RiizeUp and accepted a position as VP of Riize health. Since beginning my journey with Riize we have expanded the company to include a full line of over-the-counter sublingual strips for various use cases. At this time, we are continuing to grow and expand the company across the country and I absolutely love what we do in the position I hold.

I started my career working a nine to five jobs that I hated while at the age of 17 starting my first business Double D Productions DJ Service. I owned and operated this company for over 20 years while continuing to work a full time nine to five and ... Show more

Cloud enthusiast

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Susana drives Coffee + Dunn's Managed Services division, linking GTM strategy to impactful operational solutions. She puts her 15+ years of marketing experience to work helping clients get the most value out of their martech stack, architecting efficient processes and crafting omnichannel campaigns that accelerate pipeline growth + increase attributed revenue.

Susana drives Coffee + Dunn's Managed Services division, linking GTM strategy to impactful operational solutions. She puts her 15+ years of marketing experience to work helping clients get the most value out of their martech stack, architecting effic... Show more

Technical Solution Englineer@Google Cloud. Forcus on Kubernetes and AI/ML.

Technical Solution Englineer@Google Cloud. Forcus on Kubernetes and AI/ML. Show more

Jason Spanos applies method and rigor to everything he approaches. He is about to hit 30 years of experience working with ERP systems and has done everything from building interfaces to project management to sales and marketing. Jason stays focused on current research data and methods for successful projects and firmly believes that reflection and continuous improvement are required for growth. His current pet peeve is the term "best practice" - which should be replaced with the term "better practice", suggesting there is always room to explore better ways to do things in the future.

Jason Spanos applies method and rigor to everything he approaches. He is about to hit 30 years of experience working with ERP systems and has done everything from building interfaces to project management to sales and marketing. Jason stays focused o... Show more

Christine Solmar Godring is a change management leader with broad experience in change-, project management and communication. She specializes in Microsoft Copilot and AI adoption and ways of working in M365, combining technical and human perspectives to enhance business and employee needs.

She has experience from a broad set of sectors such as energy, retail, vehicles and public sector.

Christine Solmar Godring is a change management leader with broad experience in change-, project management and communication. She specializes in Microsoft Copilot and AI adoption and ways of working in M365, combining technical and human perspective... Show more

Dr. Seth Dobrin, an accomplished authority in artificial intelligence (AI), is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a venture launched in 2022. A visionary with over two decades of experience, Dr. Dobrin's career is distinguished by his relentless pursuit of AI-enabled transformation, culminating in his role as IBM's inaugural Global Chief AI Officer, where he effectively integrated AI initiatives into complex business ecosystems.

Before this, as Chief Data Officer at IBM's Software Group, he was instrumental in modernizing the business through data-driven insights. His unique, human-centered approach to AI strategy and its application has helped transform global corporations and propelled a more people-focused AI discourse in the industry.

An ardent advocate of responsible and inclusive AI, Dr. Dobrin served as President of the Responsible AI Institute and actively supports Women Leaders in Data and AI. His transformative contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including AIConics Innovator of the Year and recognition amongst the Top 10 Most Influential Chief AI Officers and Top 50 Tech Entrepreneurs in 2023.

Dobrin's multidisciplinary approach is grounded in his scientific background, holding a Doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Arizona State University. This and his business acumen inform his impactful work at the nexus of AI, data, and business transformation.

His inspirational leadership, commitment to inclusivity, and human-centric approach to AI underscore his profound influence on ethical AI development worldwide.

Dr. Seth Dobrin, an accomplished authority in artificial intelligence (AI), is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a venture launched in 2022. A visionary with over two decades of experience, Dr. Dobrin's career is distinguished by his relentless pursui... Show more

Com formação em Administração de Empresas, acumulei 12 anos de expertise em liderança de projetos ágeis e programas de inovação em diversos setores. Minha atuação destaca-se no desenvolvimento estratégico de novos modelos de trabalho, programas, tecnologias e soluções. Possuo sólidos conhecimentos na implementação do ágil escalado (SAFe) e na estruturação de Centros de Excelência (LACE), onde exerço o papel de Product Manager. Destaco-me como especialista em produtos digitais, com habilidades em UX, UI e prototipação de soluções. . Destaco-me na definição e acompanhamento de métricas de negócio e na criação e implementação de iniciativas inovadoras que geram resultados alinhados aos objetivos de negócios. Possuo a certificação SPC SAFe, consolidando meu comprometimento com a excelência em práticas ágeis

Com formação em Administração de Empresas, acumulei 12 anos de expertise em liderança de projetos ágeis e programas de inovação em diversos setores. Minha atuação destaca-se no desenvolvimento estratégico de novos modelos de trabalho, programas, tecn... Show more

I've been working for about 8 years as a software developer.

I've been working for about 8 years as a software developer. Show more

Yuki is a data professional with a background in Computer Science. He specializes in building data pipelines as well as delivering BI/analytics solutions.

Yuki is a data professional with a background in Computer Science. He specializes in building data pipelines as well as delivering BI/analytics solutions. Show more

Colleen Esposito believes that agile is changing the world for good and proud to be in the community making it happen. During the day she helps companies, and the people in them, realize their full potential, meeting them where they are, inviting them to experiment with agile practices while they engage their customers to provide better products than they could envision on their own. In her spare time, she uses the qualities of an agile mindset to sing and write music, renovate properties, co-organize South Florida Women in Agile, and make a difference where she can have the biggest impact.

Colleen is a deep thinker, intellectually curious in a way that brings out the best in people and courageous enough to confront unhealthy behavioral patterns. Watching people embrace their own humanity and #BePartoftheGood keeps her moving forward to create more of it in the world.

Colleen Esposito believes that agile is changing the world for good and proud to be in the community making it happen. During the day she helps companies, and the people in them, realize their full potential, meeting them where they are, inviting the... Show more

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynotes, offsites, trainings, and conference sessions. She brings two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, author, humorist, and recovering venture capitalist and startup unicorn director. She gave the TED Talk “How improv can improve your leadership and life” and has spoken at The Social Innovation Summit, TED Women, TechCon, The Positive Business Conference, multiple years at the Agile Alliance conference, among speaking and leading interactive and empowering sessions for hundreds of companies around the world. Connect with Mary at www.marylemmer.com and learn more about Improve at www.chooseimprove.com.

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynot... Show more

Kelly Lopez is the Chief Sales Officer at Scout Forward, a woman-owned company that supplies sustainable paper, raw materials, and packaging products to Fortune 200 companies. Kelly is responsible for the strategy and execution of emerging product and service categories at Scout Forward. She enables brands to meet and exceed goals in sustainability improvement and supplier diversity by identifying and qualifying key suppliers with sustainable manufacturing processes and products. She leads the sourcing and solution development teams to design global supply-chain processes to pair Scout’s service, distribution, and logistics platform with best-in-class manufacturing for an end-to-end delivery channel.
Prior to joining Scout, Kelly was Vice President of HealthCare Sales at RR Donnelley. She has over 20 years of experience in both operational and sales leadership roles providing enterprise solutions to Fortune 500 Companies. She has a degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida.
Kelly lives in Orlando, Florida with her husband and their six children ages 5-23. She is dedicated to a lifestyle of fitness, fun, and community involvement and volunteers in leadership and youth sports organizations.

Kelly Lopez is the Chief Sales Officer at Scout Forward, a woman-owned company that supplies sustainable paper, raw materials, and packaging products to Fortune 200 companies. Kelly is responsible for the strategy and execution of emerging product an... Show more

Jesper Kenborg is a seasoned Business Central solution architect and the CEO and founder of the IT companies NaviLogic and Tools4BC. With over 30 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central, he has built a strong reputation for identifying business needs and advising companies on implementing, upgrading, and migrating their IT systems to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. His expertise spans all standard modules of the platform.

Jesper began his career in 1991 and joined Navision headquarters in 1997, prior to its acquisition by Microsoft, where he led the development of multi-currency functionality in the base application. In 2000, he founded NaviLogic SEA and operated in Asia for six years.

He has successfully completed over 200 implementations across various industries worldwide. His core expertise lies in delivering complex solutions of the highest quality while ensuring a great user experience and ease of use.

Jesper Kenborg is a seasoned Business Central solution architect and the CEO and founder of the IT companies NaviLogic and Tools4BC. With over 30 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central, he has built a strong reputation for ide... Show more

Ethan Patrick is a seasoned Technical Consultant specializing in software, mobile app, and website development. With over 10 years of experience, Ethan has a proven track record of delivering innovative, scalable, and user-centric solutions that empower businesses to thrive in the digital age.

Ethan Patrick is a seasoned Technical Consultant specializing in software, mobile app, and website development. With over 10 years of experience, Ethan has a proven track record of delivering innovative, scalable, and user-centric solutions that empo... Show more

Paige Hanson is a renowned authority in consumer and digital safety with two decades of experience in identity management. As co-founder of SecureLabs, Paige has dedicated her career to protecting consumers and businesses from identity theft and cyber threats. She is a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ and holds a certificate in Identity Leadership from the University of Texas at Austin's Center for Identity. Paige also serves as an advisory board member to Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly.

Her dedication to public safety has led her to design a national identity theft training program for law enforcement, in collaboration with FBI-LEEDA. Paige speaks nationwide and has been featured in numerous media outlets, solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in the field of digital safety. On a personal note, Paige resides in Arizona with her husband, daughter, and their boxer dog, Stella. And for the record, Stella’s name is not her password. :)

Paige Hanson is a renowned authority in consumer and digital safety with two decades of experience in identity management. As co-founder of SecureLabs, Paige has dedicated her career to protecting consumers and businesses from identity theft and cybe... Show more

With almost 25 years of experience as a licensed hair stylist and pioneering hair care specialist for natural and transitioning hair care, TaKeisha Berry-Brooks has an ambition to be a catalyst for positive change while inspiring the next generation of natural hair stylists.

As the Founder of A Natural Affair Beauty Lounge, Define Natural Hair, and Naturals in the City Hair & Wellness Expo, TaKeisha is recognized as a fearless leader and trendsetter in the natural hair care industry. She aims to be useful, educate, create opportunities, open doors, inspire, and ultimately embody the change she wishes to see in the world.

After graduating from The Hair Design School in Memphis, her expertise in helping women and men restore healthy hair and recover from damage caused by chemical treatments and improper installation of weaves and extensions helped to establish TaKeisha as a prominent figure in the competitive hair care industry.

After being behind the chair for ten years, TaKeisha shifted her focus from being a stylist to a business owner with the opening of A Natural Affair Beauty Lounge in 2008: the first salon of its kind serving clients in the Greater Memphis area and West Tennessee. Following her mother's advice, she made the decision to specialize in serving clients with natural hair or those transitioning to natural hair due to its rising popularity.
TaKeisha's main goal is to create an empowering environment where women and children could discover and embrace their natural beauty.

In 2022, TaKeisha expanded the salon's
footprint with a second location. The salons have been featured in various local, regional, and national outlets, as well as have received many awards for being one of the best salons for natural hair in the nation.

With almost 25 years of experience as a licensed hair stylist and pioneering hair care specialist for natural and transitioning hair care, TaKeisha Berry-Brooks has an ambition to be a catalyst for positive change while inspiring the next generation ... Show more

Nicki Potter's transformation from a legal secretary to a thriving esthetician and permanent jewelry entrepreneur showcases the power of resilience and dedication. After 20 years in an unfulfilling job, the birth of her son motivated Nicki to seek a more flexible and rewarding career. She ventured into network marketing, attended esthetics school, and launched her own successful esthetics salon.

Nicki’s journey didn't stop there. She also launched her Permalinx business, combining her passion for beauty with the innovative field of permanent jewelry. Her goal now is to help 100 women break into this industry and achieve their own success. Nicki's story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. By offering classes and sharing her expertise, she empowers others to start their own permanent jewelry businesses, helping them gain financial independence and personal fulfillment. If Nicki can do it, so can you!

Nicki Potter's transformation from a legal secretary to a thriving esthetician and permanent jewelry entrepreneur showcases the power of resilience and dedication. After 20 years in an unfulfilling job, the birth of her son motivated Nicki to seek a ... Show more

Marlette Robinson is a licensed Nail Tech in Georgia. I have been licensed for 23 years and became the publisher of Nail Design 101 Magazine. A platform to market and promote Nail Techs from all over

Marlette Robinson is a licensed Nail Tech in Georgia. I have been licensed for 23 years and became the publisher of Nail Design 101 Magazine. A platform to market and promote Nail Techs from all over Show more

Kia Douglass comes from a place where getting your hair done is food for the soul. Cleaning the salon at a young age, long story short; Hair is Kia's middle name. Behind the chair, fashion week, weddings, photo shoots, fashion shows, educating, and an international elite clientele. For the past 20-plus years Kia has mastered Natural hair, braids, sew-ins, and locs. Cuts, coloring, and custom wig-making are all bonus services. Kia is a "1 stop shop"!

Kia Douglass comes from a place where getting your hair done is food for the soul. Cleaning the salon at a young age, long story short; Hair is Kia's middle name. Behind the chair, fashion week, weddings, photo shoots, fashion shows, educating, and a... Show more

I'm Tad and I'm excited to speak to your group or team to advise on leadership, business, relationship management, and much more!
Below is a small breakdown of what I've been up to over the last 15 years:

Worked as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of a small regional company and helped to build it into one of the Top 10 companies in it's field in America

Grew sales for that company by over 40x from $3.5 million in 2016 to nearly $150 million in 2021

I've worked for the past few years in private consulting for both established businesses and startups

Negotiated agreements with the NFL, NCAA, and MiLB

Created sales training curriculum and methodologies allowing folks with little to no sales experience to have industry leading closing and cancellation percentages

Led negotiations with large manufacturing partners and distributors including Tesla, Panasonic, LG, and others

Participated in and led capital raises, investor pitches, equity investments, and more

I've created training courses and spoken to large groups from all walks of life. I'm experienced as a leader, motivational speaker, life coach, trainer, and more, and I look forward to making a positive impact for you and your team!

I'm Tad and I'm excited to speak to your group or team to advise on leadership, business, relationship management, and much more! Below is a small breakdown of what I've been up to over the last 15 years: Worked as Chief Sales and Marketing Offi... Show more

9x award winning spa owner, community leader seen in Essence Magazine, American Spa, Skin Inc, Black Enterpise to name a few. Dedicated to supporting and elevating spa/beauty professionals via my unorthodox marketing strategies. 2023 mentor of the year
Founder of the largest Black Spa/Beauty Community Spa Boss Tribe (trademarked)

9x award winning spa owner, community leader seen in Essence Magazine, American Spa, Skin Inc, Black Enterpise to name a few. Dedicated to supporting and elevating spa/beauty professionals via my unorthodox marketing strategies. 2023 mentor of the ye... Show more

Rachel owns a bookkeeping firm, NetDeposited, that specializes in bookkeeping for e-commerce sellers, manufacturers, and brick and mortar stores using POS systems. She is also currently obtaining her Masters in Accounting from the University of Michigan. She lives near Detroit, Michigan with her family.

Rachel owns a bookkeeping firm, NetDeposited, that specializes in bookkeeping for e-commerce sellers, manufacturers, and brick and mortar stores using POS systems. She is also currently obtaining her Masters in Accounting from the University of Mich... Show more

Eunice Johnson is the stylist/owner of Eunice’s Hair Salon in Arlington, Texas. She has over 25 years in the cosmetology business specializing in non-surgical Hair Replacement and Healthy Hair Care.

Eunice Johnson is the stylist/owner of Eunice’s Hair Salon in Arlington, Texas. She has over 25 years in the cosmetology business specializing in non-surgical Hair Replacement and Healthy Hair Care. Show more

Finnur has been the Sales Director at AGR Dynamics for over 13 years. He has worked with international retailers and wholesalers to improve their Supply Chains by implementing best practice processes through AGR´s inventory optimisation solutions. Finnur holds a M.Sc. degree in International Business Administration from the Reykjavik University.

Finnur has been the Sales Director at AGR Dynamics for over 13 years. He has worked with international retailers and wholesalers to improve their Supply Chains by implementing best practice processes through AGR´s inventory optimisation solutions. Fi... Show more

Awarded as the best innovator in 2017 by private sector foundation Uganda

Studied computer engineering from Mbarara university science and technology.

My idea started from innovation village ntinda into abig brand now with different offices in East Africa

Founder of Soko Uganda an implement or of the bubu policy on behalf of ministry of trade industry and cooperatives an initiative that was launched by H.E the president of Uganda

Director of atech firm with a minimum of 11 employees called abercom technologies limited

Awarded as the best innovator in 2017 by private sector foundation Uganda Studied computer engineering from Mbarara university science and technology. My idea started from innovation village ntinda into abig brand now with different offices i... Show more