Consumer Goods & Services

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

Sid Bendre

Sid Bendre

Sid Bendre is the co-founder of Oleve, a company building a portfolio of iconic consumer software across multiple verticals. With a lean team, Oleve has already launched two virally successful consumer AI products that have amassed over 250 million views across social media platforms. One of their products reached #4 on the App Store's Education charts in 2024 and #5 in 2025, competing alongside giants like Photomath (Google) and Duolingo. Backed by Neo, Cal Henderson (co-founder of Slack), Russell Kaplan (President of Cognition), and Maria Zhang (ex-CTO of Tinder), Oleve is building the AI infrastructure to run a $1B portfolio of consumer software over the next decade. At Oleve, Sid leads technical and AI efforts, running the “Platform” team responsible for the underlying AI infrastructure that powers their lean scaling approach. Before Oleve, Sid led AI experimentation efforts at a startup hedge fund and worked at Slack, Zendesk, and Microsoft.

Sid Bendre is the co-founder of Oleve, a company building a portfolio of iconic consumer software across multiple verticals. With a lean team, Oleve has already launched two virally successful consumer AI products that have amassed over 250 million v... Show more

Dr.  Rachel J.C. Fu

Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu

Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu has many years of experience in the hospitality business. Rachel is the Chair and Professor of the Department of Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (THEM) at the University of Florida (UF), where she is also the Director of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute (EFTI). Rachel spearheaded the creation of AI/Data Science tracks in undergraduate and graduate certificate programs at UF. She is the author of two AI textbook in Hospitality Businesses. Rachel has published more than 260 papers, including refereed journal articles, conference papers, a magazine article, newsletters, technical reports, and book chapters. Rachel's work has been featured in various media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, Carnival Cruise Line, NBC, BBC, Bottom Line Personal, CNBC, ABC News, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Popular Science, AARC, KCBS, Recommend Magazine, U.S. News and World Report, the Conversation, Business Insiders, and UF News.

Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu has many years of experience in the hospitality business. Rachel is the Chair and Professor of the Department of Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (THEM) at the University of Florida (UF), where she is also the Director of... Show more

Cesar Garibaldo

Cesar Garibaldo

Cesar has 14 years of experience delivering ERP and CRM implementations and has successfully completed over 26 projects across 13 industries, including manufacturing, government, and professional services. He has taken on key functional and technical roles in international projects across Latin America and Canada. For the past 12+ years, Cesar has worked at Microsoft as a Principal, leading initiatives and driving impactful outcomes for clients globally.

Cesar has 14 years of experience delivering ERP and CRM implementations and has successfully completed over 26 projects across 13 industries, including manufacturing, government, and professional services. He has taken on key functional and technical... Show more

Amod Agrawal

Amod Agrawal

Amod is an Applied Scientist at Amazon Lab126, where he works on advancing wireless sensing technologies to create new experiences for Alexa devices. He drives innovation at the intersection of research and real-world applications and specializes in proof-of-concept development, transforming cutting-edge ideas into tangible solutions. Before Amazon, he got his M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with a thesis in wireless sensing. He is committed to fostering learning communities, mentoring peers, and exploring how emerging technologies can drive impactful change.

Amod is an Applied Scientist at Amazon Lab126, where he works on advancing wireless sensing technologies to create new experiences for Alexa devices. He drives innovation at the intersection of research and real-world applications and specializes in ... Show more

Susana Ramos

Susana Ramos

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

Michelle Hill

Michelle Hill

Owner of AllergenFreeCooking.com (food allergen information, advocacy, and recipes) and 9allergens.com (Major Food Allergens information), Consumer Representative on the Executive Board for the Conference for Food Protection (CFP, http://foodprotect.org), Past Co-chair of the CFP's Allergen Committee.

Owner of AllergenFreeCooking.com (food allergen information, advocacy, and recipes) and 9allergens.com (Major Food Allergens information), Consumer Representative on the Executive Board for the Conference for Food Protection (CFP, http://foodprotect.... Show more

Vini Kaul

Vini Kaul

Vini Kaul is a Corporate Executive, Serial Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, Author, Investor, Advisor, Mentor, Artist etc. She is also the CEO & Chairman of KVXH, Founder of Kaul2Action Movement which is a social impact organization.
She has headed New Business Development & Sales for different industry functions like Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing, Tech, Media, Telecom, Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Consumer Goods, Retail, Travel & Hospitality and Finance etc.
She comes with extensive experience in deals worth multi-billions in B2B sales. She has worked with some of the top brands and Fortune 500 companies like Pfizer, GSK, Rolls Royce, BAE, Raytheon, Textron, Stryker, Coca-Cola, Mars, Cox, Model N, CRL, Alexion, Quintiles, Roche, Bombardier, Shire/Takeda, Microsoft, Google, Amazon etc. Her latest work includes helping B2B brands in growing businesses in emerging tech, AI, blockchain, web3 and AR/VR.

Vini Kaul is a Corporate Executive, Serial Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, Author, Investor, Advisor, Mentor, Artist etc. She is also the CEO & Chairman of KVXH, Founder of Kaul2Action Movement which is a social impact organization. She has headed Ne... 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

Adamu Mustapha

Adamu Mustapha

I am an accomplished Back end officer at Nestle Nig. With a proven record of driving business growth and efficiency. As an admin and key decision maker In a fast growing company, Mustapha has played a pivotal role in scaling operations, optimizing logistics and a forstering a culture of excellence.

I am an accomplished Back end officer at Nestle Nig. With a proven record of driving business growth and efficiency. As an admin and key decision maker In a fast growing company, Mustapha has played a pivotal role in scaling operations, optimizing lo... Show more

Gustav Sundblad

Gustav Sundblad

Have been working with AX and D365FnO for many years as a technical architect. Main focus on trade & logistics and retail, with a soft spot for technical architecture and AI.

Have been working with AX and D365FnO for many years as a technical architect. Main focus on trade & logistics and retail, with a soft spot for technical architecture and AI. Show more

Christine Solmar Godring

Christine Solmar Godring

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

Vivian Petrucelli

Vivian Petrucelli

Profissional com experiência de mais de 21 anos no setor de Tecnologia da Informação, tendo trabalhado em de diferentes segmentos de pequeno a grande porte. Desde 2007, tenho me dedicado a criar equipes resilientes, orientadas para resultados e de alto desempenho. Como solucionar problemas por natureza, sou especialista em planejar, construir e impulsionar a execução de metas de negócios, mantendo um estreito alinhamento com as necessidades dos clientes.

Vasta experiência em impulsionar o crescimento e o sucesso das organizações, atuando em áreas estratégicas, tais como Gestão de Portfólio e Programas, Gerenciamento de OKRs, Estratégia de Entrega, Design Organizacional e Agilidade de Negócios. Reconhecimento por enfrentar grandes desafios organizacionais em empresas renomadas, como Creditas, Meta, Claro Brasil, FIAP, Bradesco, LG, onde liderei o programa de transformação ágil.

Habilidade em proporcionar resultados impactantes, incluindo maior eficiência e qualidade nas entregas de produtos e tecnologia. Responsável por elaborar planos estratégicos para impulsionar o crescimento e a responsabilidade das equipes e áreas. Desenvolvimento de estratégias para promover eficiência e uma cultura de alto desempenho nas equipes de desenvolvimento de produtos e projetos. Análise de dados combinado com pesquisas de mercado e insights competitivos, visando aprimorar os processos e mantendo a comunicação constante com clientes para identificar oportunidades e definir produtos/projetos. Gerenciamento do portfólio, processos, projetos e produtos de forma estratégica, alinhado aos objetivos da empresa, utilizando métricas para estabelecer e acompanhar OKRs.

Profissional com experiência de mais de 21 anos no setor de Tecnologia da Informação, tendo trabalhado em de diferentes segmentos de pequeno a grande porte. Desde 2007, tenho me dedicado a criar equipes resilientes, orientadas para resultados e de al... Show more

Konark Sharma

Konark Sharma

Founder of FreeStand, an enterprise tech startup enabling FMCG enterprises to execute product sampling campaigns across both online and offline retailers

Founder of FreeStand, an enterprise tech startup enabling FMCG enterprises to execute product sampling campaigns across both online and offline retailers Show more

Tutu Ariyo

Tutu Ariyo

Tutu Ariyo is a certified ICF Coach (ACC), ORSC trained and an ICAgile certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) with experience coaching, mentoring, and supporting large, globally distributed teams.

For over a decade, Tutu has worked with individuals, teams, and their systems of interaction, supporting them in transforming their relationships and managing conflict in the workplace while encouraging collaboration in diversity to create sustainable systemic changes.

She is a keen believer in continual improvement and is always in the front row to explore new ideas and put them to practice. She loves sharing stories from her journey. She started with a background in Business and Customer Relationship Management.

Tutu Ariyo is a certified ICF Coach (ACC), ORSC trained and an ICAgile certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) with experience coaching, mentoring, and supporting large, globally distributed teams. For over a decade, Tutu has worked with individuals, tea... Show more

Oliver Weiss

Oliver Weiss

Consulente con oltre 25 anni di esperienza nello sviluppo di strutture flessibili, nella promozione della collaborazione interculturale e nell'integrazione delle moderne tecnologie, della comunicazione e dei metodi di lavoro, quali strutture liberatorie, lavoro a distanza, collaborazione virtuale e IA. Aiuta le aziende a trovare soluzioni sostenibili per mercati complessi e a mantenere il successo a lungo termine.

Consulente con oltre 25 anni di esperienza nello sviluppo di strutture flessibili, nella promozione della collaborazione interculturale e nell'integrazione delle moderne tecnologie, della comunicazione e dei metodi di lavoro, quali strutture liberato... Show more

Michael Nar

Michael Nar

Michael Nar is the Head of Risk and Data at Helcim, a payments company empowering small businesses to grow and prosper. There he leads the functions managing financial risk and data analytics. His personal mission to build an inclusive economy is what led him to work with small businesses for the positive impact within their communities.

A small business owner himself, he cofounded Sweet Rice, a bakery specializing in mochi donuts and other rice based foods. What started from a humble social media following has grown into a dedicated retail space with wholesale partnerships. Their treats bring people together to enjoy life’s sweetest moments while recognizing the diversity of dietary needs.

As a generalist with an entrepreneurial spirit, he’s found success building out teams and launching new ventures that capitalize on data within the renewables industry. A background in electrical engineering and experience across operational roles has enabled him to empathize and identify new opportunities.

When not serving his community he’s food adventuring with his wife, running around with his two daughters enjoying all life has to offer, and cycling on the open road.

Michael Nar is the Head of Risk and Data at Helcim, a payments company empowering small businesses to grow and prosper. There he leads the functions managing financial risk and data analytics. His personal mission to build an inclusive economy is wha... Show more

Leonard Laci

Leonard Laci

I’m a Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics Developer with three years of experience building and deploying customized business solutions using Microsoft technologies. I specialize in leveraging Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI to automate processes, enhance user experiences, and provide actionable insights.

I have hands-on experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and ERP, creating tailored solutions to improve workflows across sales, customer service, and operations. I design custom Power Apps to meet unique business needs and use Power Automate to streamline processes, ensuring efficiency. Additionally, I build interactive Power BI dashboards to deliver data-driven insights for better decision-making.

With a strong focus on solving complex business challenges, I work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are both effective and aligned with business goals. I’m committed to continuous learning and applying the latest tools and best practices to deliver high-quality solutions on time.

I’m a Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics Developer with three years of experience building and deploying customized business solutions using Microsoft technologies. I specialize in leveraging Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI to automate pr... Show more

Astrid Galvez

Astrid Galvez

Astrid Daniela is an accomplished Enrolled Agent and Quickbooks Online Pro-advisor who began her career in the auto finance industry. After 10+ years in the corporate space and with the invaluable support of her two sisters, in 2013 Astrid Daniela founded Accounting Specialists and Business Solutions, LLC. A bilingual (Spanish and English) bookkeeping and tax practice, their primary focus is assisting small business owners, self-employed individuals, start-ups, and entrepreneurs in managing their businesses using cloud-based solutions.

In the Pacific Northwest, Astrid established Salinas Tax and Accounting, LLC to support the local small business community. Collaborating with the City of Seattle and various non-profits, she dedicates herself to educating bilingual small business owners. Astrid is a passionate educator, especially for small business owners in underserved and minority communities. Drawing from her own experiences as a small business owner, she offers insightful, practical advice.

Originally hailing from El Salvador, Astrid spent 21 years living in Los Angeles before eventually settling down in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest. Beyond the world of numbers and taxes, Astrid Daniela is an avid runner, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast, constantly seeking new adventures amidst nature.

Astrid Daniela is an accomplished Enrolled Agent and Quickbooks Online Pro-advisor who began her career in the auto finance industry. After 10+ years in the corporate space and with the invaluable support of her two sisters, in 2013 Astrid Daniela fo... Show more

Poly Annie

Poly Annie

PolyAnnie, a visionary artist, merges digital art, live performance, and blockchain tech. She dissolves boundaries between artist and canvas using her body, crafting an unfiltered connection with her creations. Documenting her journey through visuals and NFTs, she explores the mysteries of existence. Her art mirrors her life's chapters, currently focusing on sexuality and innovating through NFTs and blockchain. PolyAnnie advocates for decentralized tech, empowering and educating in the adult crypto and NFT space. Join her dynamic journey where art, exploration, and advocacy shape a decentralized future.

PolyAnnie, a visionary artist, merges digital art, live performance, and blockchain tech. She dissolves boundaries between artist and canvas using her body, crafting an unfiltered connection with her creations. Documenting her journey through visuals... Show more

Wayne Marcel

Wayne Marcel

Wayne Marcel is the Head of Growth for the Foundation for Interwallet Operability (FIO) and also co-founder of Emerging Tech Global. He has been managing, teaching, and coaching high-performing teams for over 20 years. In 2016, his passion for helping and teaching people was merged with his passion for technology as he dove into learning about cryptocurrency and blockchain. He published a book in 2018 called “From No Crypto To Know Crypto” and hosted over 150 educational podcast episodes under the same name. Since then, he has dedicated himself to working with projects that help accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies, including web3 and AI by focusing on the user experience and education. He is also currently Head of Education for Blockchain Alliance and an advisor at Raze.

Wayne Marcel is the Head of Growth for the Foundation for Interwallet Operability (FIO) and also co-founder of Emerging Tech Global. He has been managing, teaching, and coaching high-performing teams for over 20 years. In 2016, his passion for helpin... Show more

Carlos Montoya Miramar

Carlos Montoya Miramar

Carlos Montoya, a respected business leader in Miramar, is passionate about retail and customer satisfaction. His expertise in strategic planning and marketing helps drive consistent revenue growth.

Carlos Montoya, a respected business leader in Miramar, is passionate about retail and customer satisfaction. His expertise in strategic planning and marketing helps drive consistent revenue growth. Show more

Katarina Riccardi

Katarina Riccardi

I have always considered myself a hybrid between rationality and creativity, between organisation and innovation. In the project design arena, I have been able to truly find myself, because these two sides of my personality come together. There is nothing that gives me more satisfaction than solving complex operational challenges through strategic and creative thinking combined with practicality and design feasibility.

I have always considered myself a hybrid between rationality and creativity, between organisation and innovation. In the project design arena, I have been able to truly find myself, because these two sides of my personality come together. There is no... Show more

Benjamin Weaver

Benjamin Weaver

22 year old DJ. Making amazing tunes and making Louisiana Tech Orientation an amazing experience. Catch a Groove!

22 year old DJ. Making amazing tunes and making Louisiana Tech Orientation an amazing experience. Catch a Groove! Show more

José Manuel Serna Rodríguez

José Manuel Serna Rodríguez

Hi ! , my name is José Manuel. As a UX designer and specialist in digital transformation, I have supported numerous prominent companies in Spain to achieve growth, and improve their digital offering.
I have shared my knowledge on e-commerce for both B2C and B2B audiences through various talks and taught digital marketing.
With a holistic approach to design and related fields, I strive to offer a comprehensive, high-quality service.
As a lifelong learner, I am constantly seeking out new information and techniques to improve my craft and stay up to date with the latest advancements in the field.

Hi ! , my name is José Manuel. As a UX designer and specialist in digital transformation, I have supported numerous prominent companies in Spain to achieve growth, and improve their digital offering. I have shared my knowledge on e-commerce for both... Show more

Jessy Gregg

Jessy Gregg

Jessy has worked within the fiberart community in many roles, starting as a costume designer in her teens, and moving into art quilting after graduating from Hamline University with a degree in fine art. After years of working in other people's fabric stores she was finally able to open her own in 2016. Seams Sewing and Mercantile now has two locations in Mid-Michigan as well as being an authorized Bernina dealer. Following her multi-craftual passions Jessy stocks both fashion fabrics and quilt cotton and runs an education program focused on turning nervous newbies into sewing savants.

Jessy has worked within the fiberart community in many roles, starting as a costume designer in her teens, and moving into art quilting after graduating from Hamline University with a degree in fine art. After years of working in other people's fabri... Show more

Joeffrey Costa Imprimeur de jeu

Joeffrey Costa Imprimeur de jeu

Directeur commercial en imprimerie et PLV
PDG de la société Essentials, spécialisée dans l'impression et la fabrication de jeux de plateaux, boites, cartes

Directeur commercial en imprimerie et PLV PDG de la société Essentials, spécialisée dans l'impression et la fabrication de jeux de plateaux, boites, cartes Show more

Oliver Ramirez

Oliver Ramirez

I am passionate about reducing complexity and tackling inefficiencies in marketing organisations.

I learned how to scale a marketing org when I worked in Marketing Operations at Amazon. I was part of the team that helped launch Prime Video in 8 different territories, through the use of tech (e.g., deploying tools) and non-tech solutions (e.g., standardising processes).

In my consulting work I use a combination of Kaizen, Lean Management, Change Management, and Project Management theories mixed with know-how of tech solutions to help businesses navigate their path to operational excellence.

My aim is to aid marketeers become more productive (e.g., reduce the amount of manual tasks) by helping them enhance their processes.

I am passionate about reducing complexity and tackling inefficiencies in marketing organisations. I learned how to scale a marketing org when I worked in Marketing Operations at Amazon. I was part of the team that helped launch Prime Video in 8 di... Show more

Eva Maria Hülsbusch

Eva Maria Hülsbusch

Eva Maria Hülsbusch is a versatile expert as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, trainer and systemic coach. With a master's degree in digital transformation and a focus on organizational development, she has in-depth theoretical knowledge as well as extensive practical experience. Her professional career began in software development, where she laid her foundations before developing further and gaining extensive experience as a product owner. Her passion for agile working methods ultimately led her to the roles of Scrum Master and Agile Coach. In these positions, she successfully supported teams and organizations in implementing agile principles and driving complex projects forward. Eva Maria has worked in various industries and on numerous complex projects, which gave her a wide range of specialist knowledge and practical experience. Her interactive and humorous lectures make her a sought-after speaker at conferences, where she presents complex concepts in an understandable and engaging way. Her ability to engage audiences while imparting valuable knowledge has made her a respected figure in the agile community.

Eva Maria Hülsbusch is a versatile expert as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, trainer and systemic coach. With a master's degree in digital transformation and a focus on organizational development, she has in-depth theoretical knowledge as well as exten... Show more

Mike Ensor

Mike Ensor

Mike is an energetic technologist who enjoys working across a diverse range of technical domains. Most recently, he has been focusing on providing generalized compute platforms for widely distributed edge locations. He is motivated by collaborating on complex problems and sharing his lifelong love of computers and software experiences.

Mike is an energetic technologist who enjoys working across a diverse range of technical domains. Most recently, he has been focusing on providing generalized compute platforms for widely distributed edge locations. He is motivated by collaborating o... Show more

Bukunmi Folorunso

Bukunmi Folorunso

Bukunmi Folorunso is a results-driven Product Management professional with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and impactful solutions. She has played a pivotal role in the development and scaling of products like Optimus by Afrinvest, a cutting-edge investment platform that revolutionizes wealth management, and the Vendease Restaurant Manager (RMS) Enterprise Software and Vendease Marketplace, which streamlined procurement, inventory and supply chain processes for businesses across Nigeria.

With a deep passion for building user-centric products, Bukunmi excels at translating complex challenges into strategic opportunities. She brings expertise in product psychology, product architecture, roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, product execution and releases, consistently delivering solutions that drive growth and user satisfaction.

Beyond her professional achievements, Bukunmi is committed to empowering the next generation of product leaders. Through her tailored coaching program for aspiring and intermediate Product Managers, she equips individuals with the skills and confidence to learn, grow, and scale their careers. As a speaker with upcoming engagements, she inspires tech professionals to push boundaries and make an impact.

Currently, Bukunmi is exploring opportunities to expand her global footprint, with a focus on scaling products in European markets and contributing to the global tech ecosystem through innovation, mentorship, and leadership.

Bukunmi Folorunso is a results-driven Product Management professional with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and impactful solutions. She has played a pivotal role in the development and scaling of products ... Show more

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