Consumer Goods & Services

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

Carmen M. Thompson

Carmen M. Thompson

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

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

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

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

Parin Jogani

Parin Jogani

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

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

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

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

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

Sakti Mishra

Sakti Mishra

Principal Data and AI Solutions Architect at AWS since March 2019 with 20 years of industry experience. Single-threaded leader for multiple AWS analytics services, influencing product roadmaps and driving global strategic initiatives.

Author of two books: "AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate Study Guide" (O'Reilly) and "Simplify Big Data Analytics with Amazon EMR" (Packt), plus 15+ AWS blogs (160K+ views) and whitepapers on Neptune and Iceberg well-architected frameworks. Senior certified speaker at AWS Summits and re:Invent.

Holds multiple certifications: AWS (Generative AI Professional, Solution Architect, Data Engineer, Machine Learning, AI Practitioner), Google Cloud Professional Architect, Cloudera Hadoop Developer, Databricks Spark Developer, and LLM/GenAI Fundamentals.

Guides Fortune 100 customers through data modernization spanning migration, re-architecture, training, DevOps automation, and data governance. Drives strategic initiatives mapping to $700M+ revenue.

Principal Data and AI Solutions Architect at AWS since March 2019 with 20 years of industry experience. Single-threaded leader for multiple AWS analytics services, influencing product roadmaps and driving global strategic initiatives. Author of tw... Show more

Nandini Suthar

Nandini Suthar

With 15 years of expertise in the design and research domain, Nandini is currently a Lead UX Designer at Salesforce, where she shapes cutting-edge user experiences for the Energy and Utilities Cloud. Her career spans both design studios and global enterprises, where she has driven products from ideation to execution, seamlessly aligning business objectives with user needs.

During the lockdown, Nandini co-founded Crafty Delights, a creative venture dedicated to fostering connection among parents and children through engaging activities and thoughtful content.

Passionate about promoting team well-being, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring future talent, Nandini is committed to delivering meaningful impact in every project she undertakes. Outside of work, she’s an avid trekker and explorer, always drawing inspiration from the world around her.

With 15 years of expertise in the design and research domain, Nandini is currently a Lead UX Designer at Salesforce, where she shapes cutting-edge user experiences for the Energy and Utilities Cloud. Her career spans both design studios and global en... Show more

Justin Paluku Mbunzule

Justin Paluku Mbunzule

Justin Paluku is an IT Specialist and currently taking the MIT MacroMasters Data science course. Justin was born in May 1991, in Butembo, eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was forced to flee to Uganda in 2012 looking for safety.

To support refugee and low income communities to access quality education and advanced technology in Africa, Justin has founded an organisation named Up With Africa based in Uganda.

About his work engagement, Justin has worked as a Research Enumerator with the University of Oxford - Refugee Study Center on a Refugee Economy Study in Uganda in 2018, where he successfully conducted interviews with 123 adult refugees from different slums and households.

Justin has also worked on many projects with the University of Toronto (for 6 years) in Uganda such as: refugees reproductive health, stress management and Virtual Reality as an mental health intervention, managing communication from online systems to refugees' WhatsApp massaging as part of the study.

Additionally, Justin has worked in refugee settlements in Uganda like Nakivale, Kyaka II, Bidibidi and Kiryandongo where he supported the creation of ICT, Entrepreneurship and Conflicts Resolution online course contents for refugees to learn remotely.

Justin Paluku is an IT Specialist and currently taking the MIT MacroMasters Data science course. Justin was born in May 1991, in Butembo, eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was forced to flee to Uganda in 2012 looking for safet... Show more

Max Denevich

Max Denevich

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

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

Anna Daugherty

Anna Daugherty

Anna Daugherty is the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Arnica where she spends her days trying to unlock the power of developer experience for application security. She has been a product marketer for more than 6 years, and in technology marketing for 11+ years. She enjoys video games, tabletop roleplaying, horror movies, and Carly Rae Jepsen.

Anna Daugherty is the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Arnica where she spends her days trying to unlock the power of developer experience for application security. She has been a product marketer for more than 6 years, and in technology marketing... Show more

Jacqueline Omorogbe

Jacqueline Omorogbe

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

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

Jackson Hi

Jackson Hi

I’m Jackson in the USA, working amazingly and enthusiastically on Spider Clothing with a strong focus on perfecting the Spider Hoodie. This project reflects my passion for streetwear and modern fashion. Every detail is carefully refined with creativity and dedication. Through Spider Clothing, I’m building a bold brand identity that blends comfort, confidence, and authentic style for people who value expressive, high-quality everyday fashion.

I’m Jackson in the USA, working amazingly and enthusiastically on Spider Clothing with a strong focus on perfecting the Spider Hoodie. This project reflects my passion for streetwear and modern fashion. Every detail is carefully refined with creativi... Show more

Liset Maldonado

Liset Maldonado

Speaker Bio:

Born in Cuba and raised with the unshakable belief that adversity can be fuel for greatness, Mrs. Maldonado is a dynamic keynote speaker who inspires audiences with her powerful story of perseverance, reinvention, and success. As a Cuban immigrant, she overcame language barriers, cultural challenges, and societal expectations to rise through the ranks of the marketing and sales world—proving that grit, vision, and heart can reshape any destiny.

Mrs. Maldonado speaks with authority and authenticity, drawing from real-life experiences of breaking through ceilings that others said were unbreakable. Her message is clear: you are not a product of your environment—you are the architect of your future. She challenges limiting narratives and empowers people to rewrite their own, reminding them that giving up is not an option when the dream is rooted in purpose.

With a blend of strategic insight, infectious optimism, and radical kindness, Liset delivers keynotes that move both people and performance. Whether addressing corporate teams, entrepreneurs, or leadership summits, she leaves her audiences energized, empowered, and ready to take bold action.

Topics Include:

Sales with Soul: Driving Results Without Losing Humanity

Breaking the Mold: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

Marketing with Meaning: How Storytelling Builds Connection & Conversion

From Adversity to Authority: Turning Your Struggles into Strength

Available for: Keynotes • Panels • Workshops • Corporate Trainings

Speaker Bio: Born in Cuba and raised with the unshakable belief that adversity can be fuel for greatness, Mrs. Maldonado is a dynamic keynote speaker who inspires audiences with her powerful story of perseverance, reinvention, and success. As a Cu... Show more

Ruchi Kheni

Ruchi Kheni

Hello, I am Ruchi Kheni, an SEO executive at Bigscal Technologies, and I am passionate about driving digital growth by optimizing presence with strategic SEO initiatives. Let's elevate your brand together!

Hello, I am Ruchi Kheni, an SEO executive at Bigscal Technologies, and I am passionate about driving digital growth by optimizing presence with strategic SEO initiatives. Let's elevate your brand together! Show more

Ali Jiwani

Ali Jiwani

Ali Jiwani is COO at AG2.ai, an AI agent framework company that evolved from Microsoft's AutoGen.

Prior to AG2, Ali built and exited multiple ventures and contributed to Slay School, a YC-backed edtech platform serving 300K+ users. He holds a degree from Ivey Business School and specializes in translating open-source innovation into commercial traction.

Ali Jiwani is COO at AG2.ai, an AI agent framework company that evolved from Microsoft's AutoGen. Prior to AG2, Ali built and exited multiple ventures and contributed to Slay School, a YC-backed edtech platform serving 300K+ users. He holds a deg... Show more

Samanvay Bhatt

Samanvay Bhatt

developer who loves breaking and making things

developer who loves breaking and making things Show more

Joanna Leskier

Joanna Leskier

BI Expert and Microsoft Solutions Consultant with over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing analytical, intranet, and business systems. I support organizations in digital transformation, process optimization, and data‑driven decision-making. I combine analytical, architectural, and implementation skills to provide a comprehensive, end‑to‑end approach to IT projects.
I specialize in Microsoft technologies — from Microsoft Fabric to SharePoint & Power Platform and Azure.

BI Expert and Microsoft Solutions Consultant with over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing analytical, intranet, and business systems. I support organizations in digital transformation, process optimization, and data‑driven decision-... Show more

Shaun Michle

Shaun Michle

Shaun Michle is a digital marketer and social media manager for Affordable Dissertation UK with more than 8 years of work experience as a digital marketer and social media manager for the organization. Affordable Dissertation UK is an organization known to provide students with trustworthy research essay writing services when it comes to completing their assignments. Shaun has an excellent understanding of what students need regarding their academic content creation, enabling him to produce high-quality academic content that engages students and meets their needs.

Shaun Michle is a digital marketer and social media manager for Affordable Dissertation UK with more than 8 years of work experience as a digital marketer and social media manager for the organization. Affordable Dissertation UK is an organization kn... Show more

Freddie Steward

Freddie Steward

Freddie Steward, a graduate from the University of Birmingham, has a wealth of experience as a professional on social media, he has an extensive educational background, and his passion lies within digital marketing. His current occupation is social media manager at The Academic Papers UK, located in London. The company has developed a solid reputation over several decades for providing students with excellent and economical cheap essay writing services throughout London and the United Kingdom, and he supports and motivates them to succeed in their academic endeavors.

Freddie Steward, a graduate from the University of Birmingham, has a wealth of experience as a professional on social media, he has an extensive educational background, and his passion lies within digital marketing. His current occupation is social m... Show more

Zoey Foster

Zoey Foster

Brand and community representative at GamesDApp, specializing in decentralized gaming, blockchain platforms, and digital asset ecosystems.

https://www.gamesd.app

Brand and community representative at GamesDApp, specializing in decentralized gaming, blockchain platforms, and digital asset ecosystems. https://www.gamesd.app Show more

Emily Cheshire

Emily Cheshire

Emily Cheshire is a leader of the CAS practice at Aprio, LLP, leading the team to support clients to scale their businesses.

With 15+ years of experience advising clients as an FCA chartered accountant and expert knowledge in the cloud accounting and CAS space, Emily brings her passion for creating profitable, efficient, future focused accounting teams

Emily Cheshire is a leader of the CAS practice at Aprio, LLP, leading the team to support clients to scale their businesses. With 15+ years of experience advising clients as an FCA chartered accountant and expert knowledge in the cloud accountin... Show more

Kat Maerz

Kat Maerz

I have been an MDM Administrator since Absolute software was doing MDM on Xraids. I am a self-proclaimed master at it and supported Chicago Public Schools (Launched it myself) with 150K iOS devices. I now support a small business with 800 devices.

I have been an MDM Administrator since Absolute software was doing MDM on Xraids. I am a self-proclaimed master at it and supported Chicago Public Schools (Launched it myself) with 150K iOS devices. I now support a small business with 800 devices. Show more

Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar เป็นที่ปรึกษาด้านความสัมพันธ์ของ FiwFan ผู้โดดเด่นด้วยมุมมองตรงไปตรงมาและใช้งานได้จริงเกี่ยวกับการเดตและพลวัตทางอารมณ์ในยุคปัจจุบัน เขาเชี่ยวชาญในการช่วยให้ผู้คนเข้าใจเรื่องเจตนา ขอบเขต และความมั่นใจในโลกการเดตที่เปลี่ยนแปลงอย่างรวดเร็ว โดยเฉพาะผลกระทบของแพลตฟอร์มดิจิทัลที่มีต่อความสัมพันธ์ ผ่านบทบาทของเขาที่ FiwFan Brock ได้นำเสนอแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับรูปแบบการเดตสมัยใหม่และเทรนด์ใหม่ ๆ รวมถึงการวิเคราะห์ว่าแพลตฟอร์มอย่าง ไซไล from FiwFan.app กำลังเปลี่ยนแปลงวิธีการสื่อสาร ความคาดหวัง และการตัดสินใจด้านความสัมพันธ์อย่างไร เพื่อช่วยให้ผู้อ่านเดตอย่างมีความชัดเจน เคารพตัวเอง และมีเป้าหมายที่ชัดเจน

Brock Lesnar เป็นที่ปรึกษาด้านความสัมพันธ์ของ FiwFan ผู้โดดเด่นด้วยมุมมองตรงไปตรงมาและใช้งานได้จริงเกี่ยวกับการเดตและพลวัตทางอารมณ์ในยุคปัจจุบัน เขาเชี่ยวชาญในการช่วยให้ผู้คนเข้าใจเรื่องเจตนา ขอบเขต และความมั่นใจในโลกการเดตที่เปลี่ยนแปลงอย่างรวดเร็ว ... Show more

Lev Fedorov

Lev Fedorov

Lev Fedorov is a software engineer at Amazon specialising in large-scale recommender systems and ranking for consumer products. He has worked on short-video feeds, image search and discovery systems serving millions of users, owning everything from candidate generation and ranking models to experimentation frameworks and observability. Lev has led migrations from classic k-NN + matrix factorisation stacks to more interpretable architectures with per-request traces and author-facing dashboards, helping product and trust & safety teams understand “why this item was shown”. He regularly shares his experience at industry events and community meetups, with talks on building recommenders from scratch, tackling popularity bias and feedback loops, and making ranking more transparent and governed.

Lev Fedorov is a software engineer at Amazon specialising in large-scale recommender systems and ranking for consumer products. He has worked on short-video feeds, image search and discovery systems serving millions of users, owning everything from c... Show more

Winner Shoniran

Winner Shoniran

Your marketing isn't broken. Your messaging is.

Winner Shoniran is a Brand Strategist who helps service-based founders break past the $100K-$300K ceiling by fixing the message that's capping their growth. She's the author of Why They're Not Buying, a practical guide to diagnosing messaging gaps and rebuilding for conversion.

Winner's work sits at the intersection of brand positioning, messaging strategy, and revenue growth. She's spent years helping founders and brands across luxury lifestyle, professional services, and wellness stop guessing why people aren't buying—and start converting.

Her talks challenge the "more visibility" myth and give audiences a clear framework for building messaging that actually sells. No fluff. No theory. Just the strategic shifts that turn attention into action.

Winner speaks on: messaging strategy, brand positioning, marketing for service-based founders, and scaling past six figures.

Your marketing isn't broken. Your messaging is. Winner Shoniran is a Brand Strategist who helps service-based founders break past the $100K-$300K ceiling by fixing the message that's capping their growth. She's the author of Why They're Not Buying... Show more

Jasmine Meeks

Jasmine Meeks

Jasmine Meeks is the Director of Marketing and Communication at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International, where she leads creative strategy and campaign development that strengthens engagement and advances the organization’s mission. Known for her creativity, strategic thinking, and results-driven approach, Jasmine oversees a marketing and communications team that delivers messaging and content across digital and traditional platforms.

Previously, she served as Marketing Director and Creative Director at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, where she curated services and experiences and led marketing, planning, and execution for major events and ministry initiatives. A proud Chicago, Illinois native, Jasmine brings energy, clarity, and practical insight to every room—helping leaders communicate with purpose and execute with excellence. Outside of work, she’s a proud aunt to six nieces and nephews.

Jasmine Meeks is the Director of Marketing and Communication at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International, where she leads creative strategy and campaign development that strengthens engagement and advances the organization’s mission. Known for... Show more

Ana Monaco

Ana Monaco

Ana Lydia Monaco is a U.S.-born, internationally raised bilingual storyteller, Producer, and Writer-Director championing culturally intelligent narratives across film, television, and branded content. Her work bridges global perspective, creative strategy, and authentic human experience to tell stories that resonate across cultures and industries.
With a career spanning studio, indie, and branded spaces, Ana Lydia brings a rare ability to translate lived experience into compelling, market-aware storytelling. Her creative voice is shaped not only by her international upbringing, but also by navigating chronic illness and cancer — experiences that have strengthened her leadership, empathy, and commitment to meaningful representation.
Ana Lydia speaks on storytelling, creative leadership, cross-cultural narrative development, resilience, and building inclusive creative ecosystems. She is passionate about mentorship, access, and empowering the next generation of culturally fluent storytellers.

Ana Lydia Monaco is a U.S.-born, internationally raised bilingual storyteller, Producer, and Writer-Director championing culturally intelligent narratives across film, television, and branded content. Her work bridges global perspective, creative str... Show more

Dr. Sara Mahmood

Dr. Sara Mahmood

Dr. Sara Mahmood is a multi-business founder, international speaker, and one of the most recognized voices in modern dental entrepreneurship. She is the Founder and CEO of brush365, a growing dental group built on the mission of Dentistry with Integrity, and she leads multiple healthcare and education brands serving both patients and professionals across the U.S.

With over 2,500 hours of continuing education, Dr. Mahmood holds her Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD) and serves as a Global Clinical Partner and Key Opinion Leader for Dentsply Sirona’s SureSmile platform, where she trains and mentors professionals around the world.

What truly sets Dr. Mahmood apart is her passion for helping women think bigger — not just about their careers, but about their lives. As a wife, mother of three, and dual-entrepreneur household leader, she brings a powerful perspective on building success without sacrificing identity, family, or fulfillment.

Her work empowers women across dentistry — from clinicians to consultants to industry leaders — to step into their full potential, own their worth, and create lives that feel expansive, aligned, and intentional.

Dr. Sara Mahmood is a multi-business founder, international speaker, and one of the most recognized voices in modern dental entrepreneurship. She is the Founder and CEO of brush365, a growing dental group built on the mission of Dentistry with Integr... Show more

Maneesh Karnati

Maneesh Karnati

I’m a technology leader with over 12 years of experience in software engineering, cloud platforms, site reliability engineering, and developer experience. I currently lead engineering teams focused on building scalable, reliable infrastructure and internal platforms that help organizations move faster with confidence. I’m deeply passionate about platform engineering, automation, and reliability, and I enjoy solving complex systems problems while enabling engineers to do their best work. My work has spanned large-scale enterprises and high-growth environments, where I’ve led transformational initiatives that improved system resilience, developer productivity, and operational efficiency.

I’m a technology leader with over 12 years of experience in software engineering, cloud platforms, site reliability engineering, and developer experience. I currently lead engineering teams focused on building scalable, reliable infrastructure and in... Show more

Octavio Blanco

Octavio Blanco

Octavio Blanco is a multimedia journalist and executive producer/co-host of Uptown Voices podcast with Led Black. He's covered consumer news, immigration, business, and Latin@ issues at CNN and Consumer Reports. A Tow-Knight Fellow in Entrepreneurial Journalism, he founded Livin' Americana Communications in 2016. Former NAHJ NYC Chapter President. Syracuse grad. Fluent in Spanish, French, and Italian. Lives in Washington Heights, NYC.

Octavio Blanco is a multimedia journalist and executive producer/co-host of Uptown Voices podcast with Led Black. He's covered consumer news, immigration, business, and Latin@ issues at CNN and Consumer Reports. A Tow-Knight Fellow in Entrepreneurial... Show more

Jani Syed

Jani Syed

Jani Syed is a Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, working with strategic enterprise customers on large-scale data platforms. With over a decade in data engineering, he specializes in streaming architectures using Apache Iceberg, Kafka, and cloud-native solutions. Jani has led numerous successful migrations from legacy systems to modern lakehouses, helping organizations process billions of events while maintaining sub-second query performance. He regularly speaks at AWS and industry conferences.

Jani Syed is a Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, working with strategic enterprise customers on large-scale data platforms. With over a decade in data engineering, he specializes in streaming architectures using Apache Iceberg, Ka... Show more

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