Consumer Goods & Services

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

Srivatsav Nambi

Srivatsav Nambi

- Senior ML Engineer, designed and deployed AI-based solutions for Fortune 500 companies – Unilever, Yamaha, etc.
- Co-inventor on 4 granted patents with citations from leading companies such as Amazon, IBM, Hyundai, General Electric, etc
- Graduated from Interactive Robotics Lab, Arizona State University, USA

- Senior ML Engineer, designed and deployed AI-based solutions for Fortune 500 companies – Unilever, Yamaha, etc. - Co-inventor on 4 granted patents with citations from leading companies such as Amazon, IBM, Hyundai, General Electric, etc - Graduat... Show more

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

Marc deBloois

Marc deBloois

Mechanical engineer in Insurance tech

Mechanical engineer in Insurance tech 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

Mikhail Lvovskii

Mikhail Lvovskii

HR professional with 25+ years of corporate expereince.
Various industries and sizes, mainly big multinational corporations.
Led international HR teams, focusing on the delivering greatest value for busienss.
Around COVID times got inspired with front running streams in the area of People & Culture such as:
- self-managing teams
- contemporary Leadership
- agile ways of organizing
- HR as a strategic business driver
- AI and Future of Work
Sicne 4 years run own consultancy, helping companies deliver meaningful transformations in all areas touching Organization, People, Culture and Leadership.

HR professional with 25+ years of corporate expereince. Various industries and sizes, mainly big multinational corporations. Led international HR teams, focusing on the delivering greatest value for busienss. Around COVID times got inspired with f... Show more

Pascal Igbeagu

Pascal Igbeagu

Pascal is a seasoned consultant based in Malaga, Spain with over 6 years of experience in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, specializing in Supply Chain Management. He has a proven track record of successful implementations across various business sectors, driven by a passion for reimagining digital solutions.

Pascal is a seasoned consultant based in Malaga, Spain with over 6 years of experience in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, specializing in Supply Chain Management. He has a proven track record of successful implementations across various business... Show more

Sam Hetchler

Sam Hetchler

Sam has bumbled and fumbled around, realizing that in his quest for purpose, he discovered being a generalist is a powerful thing. He has a passion for understanding systems from a technical and operational level, and loves to get involved with the "who, what, where, when, and why?" of things.

Sam has bumbled and fumbled around, realizing that in his quest for purpose, he discovered being a generalist is a powerful thing. He has a passion for understanding systems from a technical and operational level, and loves to get involved with the "... Show more

Leonard Ondigo

Leonard Ondigo

I am the Founder and CEO of Onbora, a startup helping small businesses streamline client onboarding and operations through modular, scalable web solutions. With a background in software development and a passion for clean, maintainable frontend architecture, I specialize in building systems that empower small teams to move fast without breaking things.
As a budding entrepreneur and hands-on developer, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges of scaling frontend applications with limited resources—challenges that micro-frontends helped solve. My mission is to make powerful frontend strategies accessible and practical for startups and small businesses around the world.

I am the Founder and CEO of Onbora, a startup helping small businesses streamline client onboarding and operations through modular, scalable web solutions. With a background in software development and a passion for clean, maintainable frontend archi... Show more

Erik van Roon

Erik van Roon

In industy since 2016

In industy since 2016 Show more

Faith Adekunle

Faith Adekunle

Senior Software Engineer at Distrobird with 6+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL. Passionate about creating impactful software solutions and providing high-quality customer support. Strong advocate for innovation in tech, automation, and building scalable systems.

Faith is highly skilled in building flexible billing systems, scalable permissions, and calling features, and has hands-on experience with automating outreach sequences and integrating third-party tools like HubSpot. He has successfully driven software improvements while mentoring teams and guiding new engineers.

Senior Software Engineer at Distrobird with 6+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL. Passionate about creating impactful software solutions and providing high-quality customer support. Strong advocate for innovation in... Show more

Jean Simonet

Jean Simonet

Jean Simonet is an ex-Bethesda developer, visionary engineer who turned a wild idea, Bluetooth-enabled smart dice, into a $3.5 million Kickstarter. As the founder of Pixels, he merges engineering with imaginative gameplay, bringing technology to the tabletop like never before. Jean speaks on the intersection of Kickstarter trials and tribulations, open-source design, community-fueled innovation, and the grit required to bring complex consumer electronics to life in a creative industry.

Jean Simonet is an ex-Bethesda developer, visionary engineer who turned a wild idea, Bluetooth-enabled smart dice, into a $3.5 million Kickstarter. As the founder of Pixels, he merges engineering with imaginative gameplay, bringing technology to the ... Show more

Vishwa Srivastava

Vishwa Srivastava

I am a seasoned tech professional with 15+ years of experience leading product teams across Amazon, Ford, Honeywell along with experience as management consultant and entrepreneurship.

I am a seasoned tech professional with 15+ years of experience leading product teams across Amazon, Ford, Honeywell along with experience as management consultant and entrepreneurship. Show more

Meni Dahan

Meni Dahan

Board Member, Head of Customer Experience & Digital

Board Member, Head of Customer Experience & Digital Show more

Sofia Senatorova

Sofia Senatorova

Business Development & Project Manager, Trillitech (May 2024 - Present)
- Identifies and manages partnerships with gaming developers, web3 infrastructure providers, KOLs, CEX and DEX.
- Project manger for: BattleRise game and SugarVerse.

Product Manager, PlayEmber FZ-LLC (Nov 2022 - Nov 2023)
- Oversaw mobile games with P2E monetization; focused on partnerships and game acquisition.

Product Manager, Crypto Unicorns
- Managed operations among stakeholders to develop casual PVP mobile games.

Publishing Manager, BoomHits (Nov 2021 - May 2022)
- Published 4 games with 21M total downloads; managed 15 gaming studios and tracked KPIs.

Publishing Manager, TapNation (Mar 2021 - Oct 2021)
- Onboarded studios and managed pitch decks, GDDs, and KPI tracking.

Business Development & Project Manager, Trillitech (May 2024 - Present) - Identifies and manages partnerships with gaming developers, web3 infrastructure providers, KOLs, CEX and DEX. - Project manger for: BattleRise game and SugarVerse. Prod... Show more

Christina Leschnig

Christina Leschnig

Seit 2022 Meisterin, etwa gleichzeitig queer awakening. Gründung "Bande 11 wedding appareal", maßgefertigte nachhaltige Hochzeitsmode für FLINTA*-Personen. Betrieb im Nebenerwerb am Nachmittag, vormittags Brötchenerwerb im medizinisch-/sozialen Bereich. Über mich wurde schon im Mitteilungsblättchen der Gemeinde Windeck berichtet, weil ich mit 9 an einem Judo-Turnier teilgenommen habe; außerdem in der Rheinischen Post über mein Nachhaltigkeitskonzept sowie im WDR im Rahmen von "Türen auf mit der Maus!".
80 % meiner Kundschaft sind normal, der Rest cis-hetero-mono 😜

Seit 2022 Meisterin, etwa gleichzeitig queer awakening. Gründung "Bande 11 wedding appareal", maßgefertigte nachhaltige Hochzeitsmode für FLINTA*-Personen. Betrieb im Nebenerwerb am Nachmittag, vormittags Brötchenerwerb im medizinisch-/sozialen Berei... Show more

Sierra Renee

Sierra Renee

Known affectionately as the “Crystal Queen,” Sierra runs Good Juu Juu! A certified yoga instructor and flexibility coach, she integrates mindfulness and wellness into her artistic journey.

Juujuumama’s creative journey began with a love for drawing and painting, which she later expanded by experimenting with text-to-image AI technology. In November 2022, she minted her first blockchain piece titled Clarity, marking the beginning of her foray into onchain AI art. Since then, her work has been showcased in galleries and exhibitions across the United States, earning recognition for its unique blend of contemporary aesthetics, cultural storytelling, and technological innovation.

As the founder of Ìtàn World, the largest on-chain curations of West African art, Sierra curates intentional exhibitions that spotlight underrepresented artists and celebrate the African diaspora’s cultural richness.

Known affectionately as the “Crystal Queen,” Sierra runs Good Juu Juu! A certified yoga instructor and flexibility coach, she integrates mindfulness and wellness into her artistic journey. Juujuumama’s creative journey began with a love for drawin... 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

Zulqurnain Aslam

Zulqurnain Aslam

Panache Bespoke men’s dress shirts is where refined style meets custom precision in men’s dress shirts and suits

Panache Bespoke men’s dress shirts is where refined style meets custom precision in men’s dress shirts and suits Show more

Justin Nelson

Justin Nelson

Justin is a senior Product Owner/Manager at Costco Wholesale who drove ITSM and Agile Implementations across the organization for Costco Digital Leadership. Currently working on the Enterprise Content Management Digital Workflow team focusing on digitalizing value streams from end to end that incorporate data/form entry to business process flows and approvals and data and file handling and archive. Leveraging multiple products, including Power Platforms, Automation Anywhere, and DocuSign. Major business areas include HR, Payroll, Accounting & Finance, Merchandising, IT processes, Treasury, Tax, and Warehouse facing applications.

Justin is a senior Product Owner/Manager at Costco Wholesale who drove ITSM and Agile Implementations across the organization for Costco Digital Leadership. Currently working on the Enterprise Content Management Digital Workflow team focusing on digi... Show more

Divyanshu Bansal

Divyanshu Bansal

Global Head of Design - Lenskart
Ex - Head of Design - Blinkit
Ex - Head of Design - WeAreHolidays (Acquired)
3x Founder, Angel Investor

Global Head of Design - Lenskart Ex - Head of Design - Blinkit Ex - Head of Design - WeAreHolidays (Acquired) 3x Founder, Angel Investor Show more

Andrew Geddes

Andrew Geddes

Andrew has been working in Microsoft technology most of his career. Working his way through as a recovering developer, he brings a unique perspective to his work. Jack of all trades and master of all or none, depending on the day; service management, advisory, executive coaching, tenant remediation, project recovery, architect, and strategic partner are all skills brought to the table every day.

Andrew has been working in Microsoft technology most of his career. Working his way through as a recovering developer, he brings a unique perspective to his work. Jack of all trades and master of all or none, depending on the day; service management,... Show more

Sandy Sloane

Sandy Sloane

Sandy Sloane is an outstanding events and learning & development professional who uses interactivity and humor - combined with vital information - to ensure students are educated, engaged, and empowered. She’s produced over 500 events, trade shows, meetings, trainings and team-building programs (including virtually during the COVID pandemic) for companies and organizations including Walt Disney World, Burger King, Xfinity, Comcast Business, Macy’s New York, Intuit/QuickBooks, Mass General Brigham, Takis, Sinclair Broadcasting, Hotwire Communications, Red Apple Media, Paychex, United States Tennis Association, Luminate NY, Dutch Lions/United States Soccer League, Jenoptik Optical Systems, numerous radio and television stations, and non-profits including the National Women’s Hall of Fame, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Denver Children’s Hospital, and others.

As a trainer and coach, Sandy is passionate about teaching leaders how to help their teams grow and thrive by providing positive work environments. “I remember working for bosses who didn’t provide growth opportunities, making me feel disengaged and discouraged. I truly felt my hard work didn't matter. After seeing the untapped potential of other unmotivated co-workers, I had my AHA moment and found my calling. Today I help businesses foster the talents of their teams through employee engagement programs, interactive learning & development seminars and workshops, team-building programs, and special events designed to unleash the limitless possibilities within their most important resource: the human capital of their employees.”

Creating opportunities for engagement is truly her “superpower”. Using secret weapons including hands-on techniques (humor, role-playing, quizzes, illustrative media, storytelling, and games with prizes), she helps teams grasp even the most mundane material through interactive team building and events. (Research has conclusively shown that humor systematically activates the brain's dopamine reward system, essential for both goal-oriented motivation and long-term memory.)

The information Sandy shares in her workshops and one on one or group coaching is equally effective for seasoned professionals as it is for younger employees. Sandy’s Master’s Degree in Organizational Development and Strategic Leadership is one more capability that sets her apart from other employee engagement professionals. Her outstanding aptitude to sense what an audience needs and then to provide it engagingly, is a rare talent. She is as comfortable deploying an organization’s existing information as she is when creating custom programs. Sandy offers over 30 workshops and seminars in interpersonal skills, professional development, customer service, team development, workforce training, sales training, special events, and public relations which she has presented to companies and organizations throughout the country.

Sandy’s event prowess includes conceiving and producing successful events such as Fall Premiere Parties for broadcast clients and programmers, lifestyle concerts and festivals for 50,000+ attendees, the National Women’s Hall of Fame Induction weekend featuring women of high achievement including Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Jane Fonda, Diane von Furstenburg, Gloria Allred, Angela Davis, et al., finals award events for the world’s largest Optics and Photonics accelerator, radiothons and telethons collectively raising over $5 million, professional sports team weekends at Walt Disney World, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and hundreds of others. An industry agnostic, Sandy has conceived and produced events for 10-50,000 guests across all industries in the corporate, professional sports, small business, and philanthropic worlds, creating custom solutions for every client.

Solutions by Sloane: Educate. Engage. Empower.

Sandy Sloane is an outstanding events and learning & development professional who uses interactivity and humor - combined with vital information - to ensure students are educated, engaged, and empowered. She’s produced over 500 events, trade shows, m... Show more

Ilyas F

Ilyas F

Ilyas F is a seasoned Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft with over a decade of experience in product management and AI development. His leadership style is collaborative and inclusive, fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Ilyas has a proven track record of developing technologically advanced, user-friendly AI products and driving product excellence through strategic planning and execution.

Key Skills and Expertise:

Data Analysis
A/B Testing
User Research
Customer Journey Mapping
Product Roadmapping
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Strategic Thinking
User-Centric Design
Market Analysis
Growth Hacking
Content Marketing
Customer Retention
User Engagement
Product Analytics
Hypothesis Testing
Agile Methodologies
Deep Technical Proficiency
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Management
Problem-Solving
Leadership
Product Innovation

Ilyas F is a seasoned Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft with over a decade of experience in product management and AI development. His leadership style is collaborative and inclusive, fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Il... Show more

Trudi Boatwright

Trudi Boatwright

Trudi is a professional actor turned global thought leader and one of the few Playful Experience Designers worldwide. Trudi combines play theory, design thinking, experiential learning and applied improvisation to bring a rare and invaluable blend of learning and development, the arts, and practical application to each of her presentations. She helps people develop a playful mindset to nurture the most required skills of the future.

Five reasons to book Trudi today
• Relevant: we can all be playful
• Experienced: 20+ years’ experience in organisational play
• High energy: the perfect post-lunch keynote
• Entertaining: laughter is the key to active learning
• Timely: the ability to apply playfulness to business is one of the most valuable skills for the future (Deloitte, 2024)

Trudi is a professional actor turned global thought leader and one of the few Playful Experience Designers worldwide. Trudi combines play theory, design thinking, experiential learning and applied improvisation to bring a rare and invaluable blend of... Show more

Anthony Vandenberghe

Anthony Vandenberghe

Anthony Vandenberghe is a seasoned consultant with deep expertise in the automotive industry and a strong passion for IT. As Head of Consulting at EuroFleet and Key Account Manager at Car Cost Advisor, he helps businesses optimize their fleet management strategies, navigate taxation complexities, and make data-driven decisions. His unique blend of industry knowledge and technological insight enables him to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the needs of fleet managers, car sales professionals, and leasing companies. Anthony is a sought-after speaker, known for his engaging presentations on vehicle taxation, total cost of ownership (TCO), and the future of mobility.

Anthony Vandenberghe is a seasoned consultant with deep expertise in the automotive industry and a strong passion for IT. As Head of Consulting at EuroFleet and Key Account Manager at Car Cost Advisor, he helps businesses optimize their fleet managem... Show more

Hussein Nakchbandi

Hussein Nakchbandi

Hussein Nakchbandi’s devotion to personalized service has established him as a leader in the luxury jewelry industry. His careful attention to clients’ tastes and lifestyles enables him to recommend exceptional pieces.

Hussein Nakchbandi’s devotion to personalized service has established him as a leader in the luxury jewelry industry. His careful attention to clients’ tastes and lifestyles enables him to recommend exceptional pieces. Show more

Batuhan Tuter

Batuhan Tuter

BSc Computer Science, MSc Big Data Management and Analytics

BSc Computer Science, MSc Big Data Management and Analytics Show more

Tim Dimsdale

Tim Dimsdale

Tim Dimsdale has a deep understanding of technology and enjoys finding practical and workable solutions for complex problems.

Tim Dimsdale has a deep understanding of technology and enjoys finding practical and workable solutions for complex problems. Show more

Ikshita Choudhary

Ikshita Choudhary

I am Sneha, and I am positioned as Operation Manager at Ikshita Choudhary. I manage the production and transportation of products produced by the company. Ikshita Chaudhary is a traditional clothing brand that offers suits, sarees, anarkali, sharara, and other outfits for weddings and various other different occasions

I am Sneha, and I am positioned as Operation Manager at Ikshita Choudhary. I manage the production and transportation of products produced by the company. Ikshita Chaudhary is a traditional clothing brand that offers suits, sarees, anarkali, sharara,... 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

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