Consumer Goods & Services

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

Mandar Chiplunkar

Mandar Chiplunkar

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advisors that blends large language models with real-world business workflows. Passionate about making technology practical and human-centered, Mandar focuses on turning complex systems into tools that empower people and deliver measurable impact.

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advis... Show more

Jeffrey Ptak

Jeffrey Ptak

Jeff is a data engineering and analytics leader who helps organizations turn chaos into clarity. With over 15 years of experience spanning manufacturing, construction, equipment rental, and hospitality, he has led data modernization initiatives that replace manual reporting and siloed systems with unified, insight-driven platforms. Jeff specializes in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and modern data architecture—building solutions that blend speed, accuracy, and governance. His passion lies in simplifying complexity and empowering teams to make faster, smarter decisions. Known for bridging the gap between business and technology, Jeff brings a storyteller’s mindset and a strategist’s precision to every engagement—transforming data into a catalyst for measurable growth.

Jeff is a data engineering and analytics leader who helps organizations turn chaos into clarity. With over 15 years of experience spanning manufacturing, construction, equipment rental, and hospitality, he has led data modernization initiatives that ... Show more

Saurabh Yergattikar

Saurabh Yergattikar

Saurabh Yergattikar is an Engineering Leader at eBay with over a ~14 Years of experience building large-scale backend platforms and mission-critical financial and commerce systems. His work spans distributed systems, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and developer productivity, with a strong focus on building reliable, high-impact backend and platform solutions used at enterprise scale.

Beyond his role at eBay, Saurabh is an active open-source innovator and contributor in the AI and security ecosystem. He leads and contributes to multiple open-source initiatives focused on secure AI infrastructure, Model Context Protocol (MCP) security, and developer tooling frameworks that improve how engineering teams analyze, secure, and scale modern software systems.

He regularly serves as a judge, reviewer, and mentor for global startup showcases, hackathons, and technical communities, and collaborates with industry experts across open-source, cybersecurity, and AI ecosystems. His work emphasizes practical security, real-world AI system design, and high-leverage developer productivity.

As a speaker, Saurabh presents on topics including AI system architecture, secure open-source frameworks, backend scalability, developer tooling, and emerging risks in modern AI and cloud platforms—bridging deep engineering with real-world industry application.

Saurabh Yergattikar is an Engineering Leader at eBay with over a ~14 Years of experience building large-scale backend platforms and mission-critical financial and commerce systems. His work spans distributed systems, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity,... Show more

Luis Felipe Ariza Vesga

Luis Felipe Ariza Vesga

Kubestronaut | PhD in telecommunications | RF Microelectronics | PHY & MAC/Open RAN/NTN/Cloud-Native/IoT/5G broadcast/Private networks/+G/Metaverse/AI/QC | Speaker | Organizer: Colombia OpenInfra User Group & KCD Colombia 2025

Kubestronaut | PhD in telecommunications | RF Microelectronics | PHY & MAC/Open RAN/NTN/Cloud-Native/IoT/5G broadcast/Private networks/+G/Metaverse/AI/QC | Speaker | Organizer: Colombia OpenInfra User Group & KCD Colombia 2025 Show more

Sanchit Srivastava

Sanchit Srivastava

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has successfully delivered transformative data solutions across diverse industries, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, pharmacy, and retail. His motto, "make data easier, faster and more reliable" encapsulates his belief in the transformative power of data.

Currently leading Data Analytics and Data Architecture at a Fortune 500 CPG company, Sanchit is responsible for delivering robust data platforms and fostering a data-driven culture. His focus on Responsible Generative AI is driving innovation and efficiency across the organization. His forward-thinking approach has positioned him as a pioneer in the adoption of Responsible Generative AI, empowering teams to leverage the power of AI ethically and responsibly. Sanchit’s current focus on AI on unstructured data, large language models, generative AI, guided data analytics, data observability, data architecture, and data catalogs positions him as a thought leader in the industry.

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has s... Show more

Phanindra Gangina

Phanindra Gangina

Phanindra Gangina is an accomplished Full Stack Azure and Enterprise Solutions Architect with extensive experience in software development, cloud engineering, and enterprise solutions design. Over the course of his career, he has partnered with global organizations to deliver technology-driven transformation through modern architectures, cloud-native applications, and innovative digital platforms. His expertise lies in creating secure, scalable, and high-performing systems that enable businesses to operate with agility and resilience.
With a strong foundation in Microsoft technologies and Azure, Phanindra has successfully architected and delivered solutions across industries including manufacturing, insurance, investment, and healthcare. He has played pivotal roles in guiding enterprises through complex digital transformations, leading teams in building microservices architectures, integrating advanced cloud capabilities, and modernizing legacy systems. His work demonstrates a deep commitment to aligning technology solutions with organizational goals while ensuring reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
Phanindra’s accomplishments include architecting cloud-native integrations, designing zero-trust frameworks, and implementing enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. He has also streamlined production support by embedding monitoring tools and integrating third-party systems to enhance efficiency and customer experience. His leadership is marked by a strong focus on collaboration, mentoring, and applying best practices that empower teams to deliver sustainable results.
Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in enabling organizations to adopt cutting-edge technologies such as Azure Kubernetes Services, serverless solutions, and advanced API management frameworks. His ability to blend technical depth with business understanding has resulted in successful deployments that improve user experience, automate processes, and create measurable value for stakeholders.
Phanindra’s professional journey reflects not only technical mastery but also a forward-looking approach to technology adoption. He thrives in dynamic environments where innovation, security, and reliability are essential. His dedication to continuous learning and adapting to evolving trends positions him as a trusted leader in enterprise architecture and cloud transformation.

Phanindra Gangina is an accomplished Full Stack Azure and Enterprise Solutions Architect with extensive experience in software development, cloud engineering, and enterprise solutions design. Over the course of his career, he has partnered with globa... Show more

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann is the Go-To Coach for Women 30+ in Tech Startups, helping them turn draining jobs into fulfilling careers—while keeping the income they deserve. As a certified systemic and agile coach, she previously built and led marketing teams in startups, co-founded an online manufacturing startup, and worked with Lean Startup methodologies for years. Now, she helps professionals break through career blocks, navigate transitions, and create fulfilling career paths—without losing financial stability.

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann is the Go-To Coach for Women 30+ in Tech Startups, helping them turn draining jobs into fulfilling careers—while keeping the income they deserve. As a certified systemic and agile coach, she previously built and led marketing t... Show more

Akash Chandra Sadhu

Akash Chandra Sadhu

Akash Chandra Sadhu is a young, dynamic entrepreneur, educator, and business strategist who has built multiple ventures from the ground up through sheer dedication, innovation, and self-belief. He is the Founder of Codifyx Tech Solutions, an IT service company, and the visionary behind Samaura Academy, an emerging skill-development institution offering 60+ diploma and advanced diploma programs with strong placement support.

Born with a passion for learning and creating, Akash quickly transformed his interests in web design, graphics, and technology into a full-time entrepreneurial journey. As a BCA student and a fast learner, he mastered diverse domains IT services, education, business development, placement operations, and brand building at a young age.

In 2024, he established Samaura Academy, carrying the mission “Empowering Skills, Enabling Careers.” Under his leadership, Samaura Academy has built 5500+ placement tie-ups including MNCs, startups, and MSMEs, enabling students to secure real career opportunities. He is currently expanding the academy into multiple cities including Kolkata and Haldia through franchise and strategic collaborations.

Alongside his ventures, Akash is the author of the upcoming 500-page eBook “Zero Investment: Building Success From Nothing,” which reflects his personal philosophy of creating opportunities without relying on resources.

Known for his resilience, work ethic, and clarity of vision, Akash continues to build new businesses including an upcoming health-focused energy drink brand while empowering thousands of students and professionals to grow in their careers. His journey inspires young entrepreneurs to believe that success truly begins with the courage to start.

Akash Chandra Sadhu is a young, dynamic entrepreneur, educator, and business strategist who has built multiple ventures from the ground up through sheer dedication, innovation, and self-belief. He is the Founder of Codifyx Tech Solutions, an IT servi... Show more

Adriana Rivas

Adriana Rivas

Adriana Rivas is a business and technology executive specializing in retail operations, self-service strategy, and large-scale transformation across the U.S. and Latin America. With more than 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and implementing high-impact retail systems, she focuses on building business models that drive operational efficiency, enhance the customer experience, and enable sustainable growth for enterprise retailers.

Adriana is the founder of Biwitech, a company focused on developing next-generation retail technologies, including self-service systems, digital signage platforms, and high-efficiency POS solutions. Biwitech specializes in supporting supermarkets and high-volume retailers with technologies that improve pricing accuracy, streamline checkout processes, and enable effective digital transformation at the store level. Her work has contributed to measurable improvements in operational efficiency and customer experience across multiple markets.

Her professional achievements have earned national and international recognition. She is the author of the award-winning book "How to Implement Self-Service Without Failing," which received the Silver Award from the Nonfiction Authors Association and debuted as an Amazon #1 Hot New Release. In 2025, she was appointed as an Industry Judge for the Globee® Awards for Impact, evaluating business innovation and leadership worldwide.

Adriana also serves as a Global Ambassador and Circle Leader with WomenTech Network, supporting women in business, innovation, and technology leadership. Her expertise centers on operational strategy, self-service implementation frameworks, and business innovation for high-velocity retail environments.

Adriana Rivas is a business and technology executive specializing in retail operations, self-service strategy, and large-scale transformation across the U.S. and Latin America. With more than 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and ... Show more

Dhanush Kumar S

Dhanush Kumar S

Full-Stack Developer building Web3 infrastructure | Founded INGENIOUS tech community (500+ members) | Ex-BRIHAT INFO TECH | 5x Hackathon Winner | Actually ships production code at 3 AM

Full-Stack Developer building Web3 infrastructure | Founded INGENIOUS tech community (500+ members) | Ex-BRIHAT INFO TECH | 5x Hackathon Winner | Actually ships production code at 3 AM Show more

Fiorella Cisneros

Fiorella Cisneros

Soy Fiorella Cisneros, desarrolladora front-end y experta certificada en Webflow, enfocada en transformar ideas en productos digitales ágiles y escalables. Combino diseño y desarrollo para crear experiencias web sin código que impulsan negocios y aceleran procesos.

Además de trabajar con profesionales, startups y empresas en Latinoamérica, lidero iniciativas para fortalecer la comunidad hispanohablante de Webflow y el ecosistema no-code. He formado a decenas de personas y comparto contenido, talleres y metodologías para que más creadores puedan construir en Webflow, sin barreras y en su propio idioma.

Soy Fiorella Cisneros, desarrolladora front-end y experta certificada en Webflow, enfocada en transformar ideas en productos digitales ágiles y escalables. Combino diseño y desarrollo para crear experiencias web sin código que impulsan negocios y ace... Show more

Anthony Villanueva

Anthony Villanueva

Anthony Villanueva is the Founder and Lead Architect at CaseWorth, where he builds production-scale GraphRAG and knowledge graph systems for legal research. With a background in cybersecurity, AI engineering, and complex data modeling, he specializes in creating high-trust, explainable AI workflows for high-stakes domains. Anthony has designed multi-agent architectures, retrieval pipelines, and legal knowledge graphs that significantly reduce hallucinations and improve LLM reliability.

Anthony Villanueva is the Founder and Lead Architect at CaseWorth, where he builds production-scale GraphRAG and knowledge graph systems for legal research. With a background in cybersecurity, AI engineering, and complex data modeling, he specializes... Show more

Kristen Mitchell

Kristen Mitchell

Hi, I’m Kristen Mitchell from KRK Jewels. I specialize in custom Toi et Moi rings and work closely with clients to turn their love stories into one-of-a-kind designs.

Hi, I’m Kristen Mitchell from KRK Jewels. I specialize in custom Toi et Moi rings and work closely with clients to turn their love stories into one-of-a-kind designs. Show more

Michael Hidalgo

Michael Hidalgo

Words are vehicles. I load them with my meaning, and you unpack them through your experience. The gap between those two realities? That's where miscommunication lives.

I spend my days closing that gap.

As a speaker, I take this message to audiences. As a speaker coach, I help leaders communicate with clarity on stage. As a consultant, I help teams and organizations speak the same language.

Because when communication clicks, when my meaning and your experience align, everything changes. Organizations become healthier. Relationships deepen. Ideas spread. Innovation flourishes. Because, the clearer we communicate, the better worlds we create. That's what I do.

I help leaders and teams build better worlds, one conversation at a time.

Words are vehicles. I load them with my meaning, and you unpack them through your experience. The gap between those two realities? That's where miscommunication lives. I spend my days closing that gap. As a speaker, I take this message to audi... Show more

Kevin Eustatia-Palm

Kevin Eustatia-Palm

Kevin Eustatia-Palm is the Executive Director of Palman Group, a Curaçao-based investment firm connecting Caribbean innovation with global opportunities. Before founding Palman Group, he served as a diplomat at the United Nations, focusing on human rights, security, and sustainable development. His work spans international policy and business development across Europe and the Caribbean

Kevin Eustatia-Palm is the Executive Director of Palman Group, a Curaçao-based investment firm connecting Caribbean innovation with global opportunities. Before founding Palman Group, he served as a diplomat at the United Nations, focusing on human r... Show more

Markus Mäkelä

Markus Mäkelä

Markus Mäkelä is a platform engineer specializing in generative AI applications. Over the past 2 years, he has focused primarily on integrating agentic capabilities into various parts of the platform engineering stack. He especially enjoys developing scalable and portable foundations that enables his team to keep pace with the fast moving cutting edge of the field of generative AI.

Markus Mäkelä is a platform engineer specializing in generative AI applications. Over the past 2 years, he has focused primarily on integrating agentic capabilities into various parts of the platform engineering stack. He especially enjoys developing... Show more

Arnaud Gastelblum

Arnaud Gastelblum

Arnaud is a technical architect specialized in the Microsoft Data Platform. As a consultant, it is his main goal to make sure his clients get the most out of their data.

In his 10+ years of experience, he has gained a lot of expertise in the Microsoft BI stack, specializing mostly in SQL Server, Integration Services, Analysis Services and the Power BI suite. He also loves to share his knowledge with others, making him a great consultant and coach.

He has a passion for Data Modeling and always strives to find the right solution for any problem he is faced with.

Specialties:
Microsoft SQL Server, Analysis Services (Tabular, Multidimensional), Integration Services, Power BI, SSDT, DAX, Data Modeling, Azure, C#

Some colleagues and friends motivated him to share his knowledge and BI discoveries to a bigger network. That’s why he started a blog: www.lazysnail.net

Arnaud is a technical architect specialized in the Microsoft Data Platform. As a consultant, it is his main goal to make sure his clients get the most out of their data. In his 10+ years of experience, he has gained a lot of expertise in the Micro... Show more

Leonardo Ganzarolli

Leonardo Ganzarolli

Leonardo Ganzarolli é dentista com MBA em Marketing de Serviços e MBA em Neuromarketing e Jornada do Consumidor. Atua como consultor em inovação, criatividade e comunicação na saúde, com mais de 20 anos de experiência unindo estratégia, propósito e impacto social. Foi CMO e COO da Bibancos Odontologia, onde implementou protocolos de atendimento com NPS de 95, e Vice-Presidente da ONG Turma do Bem, ampliando a rede de dentistas voluntários em mais de 3.600%. Atualmente lidera sua própria consultoria e é palestrante em temas como branding, experiência do paciente e inteligência artificial aplicada à comunicação. Defende uma nova visão de comunicação pública — mais humana, contínua e participativa — como ferramenta de engajamento e transformação social.

Leonardo Ganzarolli é dentista com MBA em Marketing de Serviços e MBA em Neuromarketing e Jornada do Consumidor. Atua como consultor em inovação, criatividade e comunicação na saúde, com mais de 20 anos de experiência unindo estratégia, propósito e i... Show more

Amol Agrawal

Amol Agrawal

Amol Omprakash Agrawal is a multi-award-winning educator, AI mentor, and edupreneur with 10+ years of experience spanning student mentorship, skill training, and startup leadership. As the Director of T.I.M.E. Pvt Ltd (Akola) and the visionary behind Shiksha Sahyog, PhD Café & Restro, and Disha Yatra – A Skill Initiative, Amol has trained over 11,500+ students, delivered 90+ expert sessions, and organized impactful outreach in both urban and rural India.

He specializes in AI for Education & Career Counselling, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Azure AI tools, and has built a niche in using emerging technologies to boost learning, mentoring, and productivity. Amol is also a certified career counsellor with iDream Career, a mentor at WE Hub (Govt. of Telangana), MentorX, and a Startup World Cup advisor, guiding youth, women entrepreneurs, and early-stage ventures globally.

A recipient of the AICTE Leadership Excellence Award, Amol has been a speaker at prestigious forums such as the Capital Networking Conference (MAX POG 2025) and Jagriti Yatra 2024, where he spoke on “AI for Nation Building.” He’s also featured on podcasts, national webinars, and mentored hundreds of underprivileged students through leadership and soft skills programs.

Currently pursuing his PhD, and with academic credentials in MBA, LLB, and D.Pharm, Amol blends technology, education, and purpose-led impact—making him a sought-after voice in AI-powered education, youth skilling, and entrepreneurial innovation.

Amol Omprakash Agrawal is a multi-award-winning educator, AI mentor, and edupreneur with 10+ years of experience spanning student mentorship, skill training, and startup leadership. As the Director of T.I.M.E. Pvt Ltd (Akola) and the visionary behind... Show more

Anuj Agarwal

Anuj Agarwal

Anuj Agarwal is an Application Engineering Technical Lead at Vanguard, based in Melbourne, Australia. With 17 years of experience in the software industry, Anuj has worked across diverse domains including telecom, embedded systems, IoT, consumer electronics, banking, and financial services. His career spans multiple continents—India, USA, South Korea, Europe, and now Australia, giving him a rich perspective on multicultural collaboration and global delivery.

An engineering graduate with an MBA, Anuj is a lifelong learner who thrives on solving complex problems and driving customer-focused innovation. He has held roles ranging from developer and architect to technical lead, and has worked with clients like NAB, Telstra (Belong), Samsung, Nokia, Bell Labs, Itron, and Vanguard.

Anuj leads with a people-first mindset, believing that great teams are built on compassion, understanding, and effective communication. He’s deeply committed to quality, customer value, and going the extra mile to deliver meaningful outcomes. Known for his positive attitude, social nature, and spiritual outlook, Anuj brings warmth and clarity to every project he leads.

His mission statement:
"To drive innovation and deliver customer-focused solutions with an emphasis on continuous learning, leadership, and quality in a positive, collaborative work environment."

His top values include:
- Customer Focus
- Continuous Learning
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Team Collaboration

Anuj Agarwal is an Application Engineering Technical Lead at Vanguard, based in Melbourne, Australia. With 17 years of experience in the software industry, Anuj has worked across diverse domains including telecom, embedded systems, IoT, consumer elec... Show more

Feras Deiratany

Feras Deiratany

Feras Deiratany has been writing software at Progressive Insurance for the past 8 years. Most recently he helped launch, Progressive Life, the company’s entry to the Life Insurance market. He is involved with multiple social impact organizations in Cleveland like Global Shapers and GiveBackHack. Feras also loves to travel and try different foods along the way. He is originally from Syria and holds a Computer Science and Engineering degree from The Ohio State University.

Feras Deiratany has been writing software at Progressive Insurance for the past 8 years. Most recently he helped launch, Progressive Life, the company’s entry to the Life Insurance market. He is involved with multiple social impact organizations in C... Show more

Shanti Greene

Shanti Greene

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams have utilized leading-edge technologies (large language models, computer vision, neural network-based forecasting) to improve business outcomes. Shanti’s expertise extends to cloud and data engineering, having architected the data ingestion, storage, and retrieval for a fully containerized, poly-cloud capable, near real-time analytics platform. In addition to his consulting role, Shanti is a professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, where he teaches graduate-level analytics.

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams ha... Show more

Grace-Mary Oisamoje

Grace-Mary Oisamoje

Product Designer

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Jazmin Wakelin

Jazmin Wakelin

Jaz is a product leader and systems thinker exploring how human cognition shapes modern engineering. As Chair of Women in Motion at EROAD, she drives global initiatives that advance equity, innovation, and technical leadership.

Known for transforming complexity into clarity, Jaz mentors emerging product managers and female engineers, helping them lead with confidence and intent. Her work challenges teams to design not just scalable systems, but scalable understanding, building technology that empowers both users and builders.

Jaz is a product leader and systems thinker exploring how human cognition shapes modern engineering. As Chair of Women in Motion at EROAD, she drives global initiatives that advance equity, innovation, and technical leadership. Known for transform... Show more

Sadiq Abubakar

Sadiq Abubakar

Sadiq Adamu Abubakar is a Nigerian software engineer, entrepreneur, and visionary innovator at the forefront of AI-powered e-commerce. As the Founder and CEO of GldCart, Sadiq is building one of the world’s first AI-native commerce platforms, a transformative infrastructure designed to empower vendors, streamline retail operations, and redefine the customer experience through intelligent automation and personalization.

Born with a passion for technology and purpose-driven leadership, Sadiq earned his Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (Summa Cum Laude) from Brigham Young University–Idaho, after transferring from Independence Community College. His academic journey laid the foundation for a career focused on solving complex problems through scalable, ethical technology.

GldCart, his flagship venture, reflects Sadiq’s long-term commitment to innovation, inclusion, and impact. The platform leverages machine learning to help vendors gain deeper insights into buyer behavior, optimize sales, and reduce inefficiencies all while providing buyers with a smarter and more intuitive shopping experience. Under Sadiq’s leadership, GldCart is being positioned to become a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem with global reach and local empowerment.

Sadiq’s work has been featured in media outlets like LNGFRM, HardReset, and Success Quarterly, where he’s recognized for his entrepreneurial insight, team-building leadership, and bold vision for AI in commerce. He is also working toward securing intellectual property protections for GldCart’s technology and establishing strong metrics of national and global impact.

Sadiq Adamu Abubakar is a Nigerian software engineer, entrepreneur, and visionary innovator at the forefront of AI-powered e-commerce. As the Founder and CEO of GldCart, Sadiq is building one of the world’s first AI-native commerce platforms, a trans... Show more

Nathalie Kyriakou

Nathalie Kyriakou

Nathalie Kyriakou is a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into meaningful impact. She has built her career across technology, finance, and consumer goods, always guided by the belief in making a difference in people’s lives. As Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Nolos, she leads strategies that protect families, simplify legal and financial services, and make vital tools more accessible. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she is committed to community involvement, supporting initiatives that strengthen families, promote education, and provide access to essential services.

Born in Beirut and raised in a trilingual household speaking English, French, and Arabic, Nathalie grew up in a culturally diverse environment that helped her connect with people from different backgrounds. This ability to relate to others has been an important part of her success in marketing and communications.

After earning her Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montréal, Nathalie began her career in 2004 as Marketing and Communications Manager at Groupe Deschênes. In this role, she learned how to shape a brand’s voice, build its reputation, and ensure marketing strategies supported business objectives.

In 2010, she joined Rogers Communications in Montreal as a Senior Marketing Specialist, working on acquisition and retention campaigns for consumer services. This position strengthened her skills in campaign execution, media planning, and creative storytelling. By 2013, she became Marketing and Digital Manager at Beiersdorf, the company behind Nivea. She was responsible for national advertising campaigns, public relations efforts, and brand ambassador programs, using digital channels to boost brand visibility and awareness in the Canadian market.

In 2015, Nathalie moved into financial services as a Financial Mortgage Advisor at La Capitale, now Beneva. Over the next five years, she guided clients through important financial decisions with honesty and clarity. Her dedication to client care earned her recognition as one of the Top Financial Mortgage Performers for three consecutive years and one of the Top Mortgage Sales Performers for two straight years. She focused on building lasting relationships, ensuring each client felt informed, supported, and confident in their decisions.

In March 2022, Nathalie joined Nolos, a LegalTech and FinTech company based in Montreal, as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Nolos is dedicated to making legal and financial services more accessible, affordable, and easy to understand, particularly for families in Quebec. Nathalie oversees brand strategy, positioning, and communications, ensuring that the company’s voice reflects its mission and values. She leads marketing campaigns for services such as digital wills, estate planning, and financial tools, initiatives designed to educate and empower people to protect their families, homes, and assets.

Her approach to leadership is built on giving back and making a positive difference. She believes legal wills and financial planning are essential for protecting loved ones and that these topics should be communicated clearly and without unnecessary complexity. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, she can connect with Quebec’s diverse communities, helping to share Nolos’s message of accessibility, education, and empowerment.

Nathalie’s career achievements have been recognized at every stage. At La Capitale (now Beneva), she received awards for being among the top performers in financial mortgage sales for two consecutive years and in financial mortgage performance for three consecutive years. She has contributed to national marketing campaigns for major brands such as Nivea and Rogers, blending creativity with measurable results. At Nolos, her leadership has shaped a brand identity based on clarity, trust, and relevance, positioning the company as a leader in accessible legal and financial services for Quebec families.

Outside of her corporate role, Nathalie is actively involved in her community and church, helping people access resources that protect their families and prepare for the future. She values kindness, connection, and the importance of family, striving to make a difference in the lives of those around her.

Her personal life centers on her family, who inspire her in both her work and personal journey. She enjoys traveling, swimming, sailing, and reading, especially books on leadership, branding, and personal growth. For Nathalie, life is about meaningful connections, shared experiences, and appreciating both significant milestones and everyday moments with the people who matter most.

Nathalie Kyriakou is a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into meaningful impact. She has built her career across technology, finance, and consumer goods, always guided by the belief in making a differe... Show more

Chelsea Clarke

Chelsea Clarke

Chelsea Clarke is a content creator, investor, and the founder of HerPaperRoute, a digital media company. She also founded Niche Investor, a creator platform that connects website sellers with buyers and investors. But before that, she was a broke twenty-something bartender during the ’08 recession, secretly living in an office building while building a startup. Nowadays, Chelsea empowers her community of over 100,000 goal-driven women, helping them build, scale, and sell online businesses. Hustle-culture? No thank you. She’s all about building lifestyle-freeing, digital businesses that can be run asynchronously, and without a team. Openly sharing growth strategies, mindset shifts, and habits for thriving in the creator economy is her kind of thing. Home improvement is her other thing… Chelsea is currently renovating her house, and funding it 100% from the creator economy (a far cry from the office-living days). Her debut book Glow Up Yourself is the reinvention playbook for rebellious women building wealth, habits, and confidence in life and business. It's a heartfelt, hilarious guide to rebranding after failure, rewriting your story, and redefining success...even if you don’t have a degree, a trust fund, a following, a sugar daddy, or a trad wife!

Chelsea Clarke is a content creator, investor, and the founder of HerPaperRoute, a digital media company. She also founded Niche Investor, a creator platform that connects website sellers with buyers and investors. But before that, she was a broke tw... Show more

John Volturo

John Volturo

John Volturo is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and sought-after speaker who helps leaders and organizations thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. A former global Chief Marketing Officer who drove more than $1.5 billion in revenue across multiple sectors, John brings the real-world perspective of a C-suite leader to every stage and workshop he leads.

As President of the International Coaching Federation Los Angeles and a Partner at Evolution, John has coached and developed hundreds of executives who’ve advanced to CEO, CMO, COO, and other senior roles at Microsoft, IBM, Twitter, Credit Karma, Slack, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Match Group.

John’s signature Prove Nothing™ Framework—rooted in neuroscience, vertical development, and his personal story of surviving a brain tumor—helps leaders shed outdated patterns, own their impact, and build cultures of trust and belonging.

His keynotes and workshops are known for being interactive, thought-provoking, and immediately actionable. His most popular talks include Leading Strategically in a Rapidly Changing Environment and Effective Decision Making Under Pressure, as well as Embracing Conflict to Innovate. John has been featured in Diversity Woman (cover story), DiversityComm, and Bold Journey, and has appeared on podcasts including Crafting Solutions to Conflict, Authenticity with John Volturo, and Scaling CEO with Glenn Gow.

His upcoming book, The Prove Nothing Framework: Leadership Lessons from My Brain Tumor, blends memoir and leadership insight to inspire audiences to redefine success and come home to themselves.

John Volturo is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and sought-after speaker who helps leaders and organizations thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. A former global Chief Marketing Officer who drove more than $1.5 billion in revenue... Show more

Hana Amiri

Hana Amiri

I’m a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and organizational design. For over a decade, I’ve led platform transformations, built distributed systems at scale, and helped companies rethink how they build, deliver, and operate software.
I work hands-on with engineering teams, coach leadership, and speak at conferences to challenge outdated assumptions and share lessons from the field.
🗺️ International experience. Polyglot. Opinionated, but always curious.
🎤 Speaker on topics like digital platforms, team dynamics, and sustainable software.
🌻 Occasionally philosophical

I’m a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and organizational design. For over a decade, I’ve led platform transformations, built distributed systems at scale, and helped companies rethink how they build, deliv... Show more

Stephan Rossbach

Stephan Rossbach

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help companies with the successful implementation of agile methods in project organizations and the improvement of software quality with agile QA methods.

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help compani... Show more

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