Environment & Cleantech

Skilled professionals dedicated to innovative technologies and practices that reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability

Irina Karagyaur

Irina Karagyaur

Irina Karagyaur is a visionary Web3 strategist with a foundation in architecture, pioneering contributions to the NFT space, and a deep commitment to sustainability through blockchain. She has spearheaded ecosystem growth, decentralized governance initiatives, and transformative collaborations across the NFT, DePIN, and RWA sectors.

As the former lead of DigitalArt4Climate, Irina harnessed blockchain technology to drive climate action through digital art. Now, as the Founder and President of Creators4Impact NGO, she empowers women worldwide with Web3 education, focusing on financial inclusion and economic empowerment.

A TEDx speaker and Top 100 Woman of the Future, Irina has spoken at COP26, COP27, and COP28, as well as at leading academic institutions. She continues to bridge enterprises, governments, and communities through decentralized technologies, shaping the future of digital ownership, sustainability, and innovation.

Irina Karagyaur is a visionary Web3 strategist with a foundation in architecture, pioneering contributions to the NFT space, and a deep commitment to sustainability through blockchain. She has spearheaded ecosystem growth, decentralized governance in... Show more

Oli Makhasoeva

Oli Makhasoeva

Oli is a Director of Developer Relations & Operations with years of experience creating strong developer communities and empowering developers to build amazing things. Oli believes that community is the lifeblood of OSS-driven and SaaS businesses, and she is always looking for ways to improve the developer experience.
Even outside work, Oli's interests are to create more equitable and inclusive communities, so she studies sustainable urbanism and explores how technology could help shape better neighborhoods.

Oli is a Director of Developer Relations & Operations with years of experience creating strong developer communities and empowering developers to build amazing things. Oli believes that community is the lifeblood of OSS-driven and SaaS businesses, an... Show more

Pruthvithej R

Pruthvithej R

Pruthvithej is a Lead Engineer at Oracle, specializing in scalable cloud-native systems. He focuses on enabling agentic workflows with large language models and robust transaction orchestration. With expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and AI integration, he bridges enterprise reliability with cutting-edge AI. He actively contributes to open-source projects and cloud architecture initiatives at Oracle.

Pruthvithej is a Lead Engineer at Oracle, specializing in scalable cloud-native systems. He focuses on enabling agentic workflows with large language models and robust transaction orchestration. With expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and ... Show more

Noah Motto

Noah Motto

Noah Motto is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Daytona Beach, Florida. He specializes in public accounting services for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. His career began with an internship at James Moore & Company, where he found his calling in accounting. The hands-on experience during his internship reinforced his decision to pursue a career in the field, where he could apply his skills to help clients navigate their financial landscapes.

Known for his precision and commitment to excellence, Noah ensures that every financial document he handles is accurate and well-organized. As a CPA, he is fully aware of the impact of even minor errors on a client’s economic situation. Whether preparing taxes, offering strategic financial advice, or performing audits, his focus on detail and accuracy has earned his clients' trust. His dedication to delivering reliable and efficient financial services has become a cornerstone of his career.

Noah also values continuous learning in a constantly evolving profession. With changes in tax laws and financial regulations, he actively pursues opportunities to expand his knowledge. Whether through professional development courses, attending industry seminars, or staying updated on the latest financial news, he ensures that his clients benefit from the most current information and best practices in accounting.

Noah Motto is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Daytona Beach, Florida. He specializes in public accounting services for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. His career began with an internship at James Moore & Company, where ... Show more

Ruchi Bhadauria

Ruchi Bhadauria

Ruchi Bhadauria is an IT project manager, filmmaker, and advocate for women’s empowerment. With over a decade of experience leading data integration and automation projects, she currently works at Deloitte, specializing in cloud technologies and business analytics.

Born in India, Ruchi defied cultural barriers and personal adversity—including discouragement from higher education, domestic violence, and single motherhood—to earn her Master of Computer Applications and thrive in tech.

She is the writer and director of Through Her Eyes, a short film exploring the emotional journey of women navigating trauma, resilience, and hope. Ruchi’s work aims to inspire women and single parents to pursue their dreams fearlessly.

Ruchi is also developing a sustainable agribusiness in the U.S. to create jobs and promote organic farming. Currently studying AI and cybersecurity, she combines technical leadership, creative storytelling, and social impact to drive inclusive innovation.

Ruchi Bhadauria is an IT project manager, filmmaker, and advocate for women’s empowerment. With over a decade of experience leading data integration and automation projects, she currently works at Deloitte, specializing in cloud technologies and busi... Show more

Brittany Kaiser

Brittany Kaiser

Brittany Kaiser is a serial entrepreneur, activist and globally recognized expert in technology and legislative reform, having spent most of her career advising governments, companies and campaigns on policy and strategy, including co-writing most of the first bitcoin and crypto laws in the US. As a former big tech whistleblower she concentrates on the convergence of technology and ethics through education, advocacy and technology advisory. She currently serves as CEO of Chateaushi, a Swiss Web3.0 marketplace for historic real estate preservation that is tokenizing castles on bitcoin, and she is the co-founder and Board Director of Nasdaq listed bitcoin miner Gryphon Digital Mining (Nasdaq: GRYP) that will soon become American Bitcoin (Nasdaq: ABTC) in partnership with Hut8 and Eric Trump.
Kaiser is the best-selling author of Targeted published globally by Harper Collins, and she is the main subject of Netflix original documentary "The Great Hack", nominated for an Emmy, BAFTA and shortlisted for an Oscar. As a renowned thought leader and public speaker, Kaiser has spoken at prestigious events at the United Nations, the European and British Parliaments, the G20, and WebSummit, and is a regular keynote speaker for Fortune1000 boards and private government events globally.

Brittany Kaiser is a serial entrepreneur, activist and globally recognized expert in technology and legislative reform, having spent most of her career advising governments, companies and campaigns on policy and strategy, including co-writing most of... Show more

Juan Antonio Saez

Juan Antonio Saez

Estudió Filosofía y Letras en la Complu y completó el grado superior de Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Informáticas. Master Power MBA y Web3 MBA de Bit2Me.
Muchos años como responsable y programando la Web E-Commerce de videojuegos (GAME). Salas de juegos en red (Confederación). Organización GAMEfest.
Lleva proyectos de Telecomunicaciones. Socio en 5 agencias de seguros Santalucía.
CMO de World Token Congress y de The Crypto Land. Emprendedor. Enamorado de blockchain, Web3 en general, IA, Metaverso y computación quántica.
En diciembre del 23 lanza: “EL NUEVO DINERO: BITCOIN, BLOCKCHAIN Y LO QUE SE VIENE Explicado para mi abuela”, llega a bestseller top ventas número 1
Ahora está con varios proyectos, entre ellos algunos de Blockchain y organizando eventos WEB3 con BeersStorming.com.
Miembro de la directiva de la Asociación profesional de inteligencia artificial AI Network.
Cofundador de la Asociación de blockchain de Castilla la Mancha.

Estudió Filosofía y Letras en la Complu y completó el grado superior de Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Informáticas. Master Power MBA y Web3 MBA de Bit2Me. Muchos años como responsable y programando la Web E-Commerce de videojuegos (GAME). Salas de jue... Show more

Elena de Toledo

Elena de Toledo

Quantitative Analyst and Climate Risk Specialist at Arfima. Master’s degree in Mathematical Engineering (UCM). Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Computing (UC3M).

Quantitative Analyst and Climate Risk Specialist at Arfima. Master’s degree in Mathematical Engineering (UCM). Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Computing (UC3M). Show more

Joel Duah

Joel Duah

Joel Duah is the Lead Data Analyst at Nacasky Company Limited in Accra, Ghana, where he specializes in air quality monitoring and analysis. With 5 years of R programming experience and 2 years of focused expertise in air quality analytics, he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions for environmental monitoring challenges in West Africa.
His work at Nacasky combines technical proficiency in R Shiny development with domain expertise in air quality monitoring, focusing on creating accessible and efficient tools for environmental data analysis. Through the Gocems Monitoring System, Joel demonstrates his commitment to improving environmental monitoring practices through modern data visualization and analytics approaches.
Joel is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance environmental monitoring in developing regions and contributing to better air quality management practices across Africa.

Joel Duah is the Lead Data Analyst at Nacasky Company Limited in Accra, Ghana, where he specializes in air quality monitoring and analysis. With 5 years of R programming experience and 2 years of focused expertise in air quality analytics, he has bee... Show more

Soumyabrata Moitra

Soumyabrata Moitra

Soumyabrata is an AI enthusiast and software testing expert with over 10 years of experience in QA and a recent focus on integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into testing workflows. Passionate about leveraging AI to revolutionize software testing, he bridges the gap between theory and practice, empowering teams to achieve smarter, more efficient testing strategies.

Soumyabrata is an AI enthusiast and software testing expert with over 10 years of experience in QA and a recent focus on integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into testing workflows. Passionate about leveraging AI to revolutionize software testing... Show more

Jeff Julian

Jeff Julian

Jeff Julian is a software consultant, author, entrepreneur, woodworker, marketer, videographer, photographer, and now a device designer in AgTech. He was the Co-Founder of Geekswithblogs.net with one of the club leaders, John Alexander, former Microsoft MVP in XML and SharePoint, former co-leader of this .NET User Group, and has been working on web applications since the mid-90s.

Jeff Julian is a software consultant, author, entrepreneur, woodworker, marketer, videographer, photographer, and now a device designer in AgTech. He was the Co-Founder of Geekswithblogs.net with one of the club leaders, John Alexander, former Micro... Show more

Piotr Stepinski

Piotr Stepinski

Data Science Leader with extensive experience in AI and MLOps, currently serving as the CTO at Infinitii AI. He has a strong background in team leadership, product innovation, and building scalable data-driven solutions. Piotr is passionate about using AI to solve real-world problems, particularly in time-series analysis. He is an advocate for Agile methodologies and MLOps practices, and has spoken at conferences about these topics.

Data Science Leader with extensive experience in AI and MLOps, currently serving as the CTO at Infinitii AI. He has a strong background in team leadership, product innovation, and building scalable data-driven solutions. Piotr is passionate about usi... Show more

Jérémy Pastouret

Jérémy Pastouret

I am the author of a book dedicated to Phalcon, Open Source contributor, editor for the Les Enovateurs site, Lead developer and entrepreneur. For more information, you can consult my resume: https://jenovateurs.github.io/online-cv/
And here are the references of my work (published by ENI on January 15, 2020): https://www.editions-eni.fr/livre/phalcon-3-developpez-des-applications-web-complexes-et-performantes-en-php-9782409022746

I am the author of a book dedicated to Phalcon, Open Source contributor, editor for the Les Enovateurs site, Lead developer and entrepreneur. For more information, you can consult my resume: https://jenovateurs.github.io/online-cv/ And here are the ... Show more

Genori McCormack

Genori McCormack

Genori McCormack is the founder of Creative House Consulting, a company born out of her own journey toward clarity and purpose. After taking a life-changing 3-month sabbatical, Genori discovered the profound impact of stepping away from the hustle and reconnecting with herself. This time of reflection not only opened her spiritual eyes but also helped her gain the clarity she needed to take a leap into entrepreneurship. Inspired by this personal transformation, she’s now on a mission to help others create lives that are balanced, intentional, and full of meaning—both inside and out.

As a first-generation American with family from Panama, Genori’s drive comes from the sacrifices her family made to give her the opportunities she now has. She’s passionate about helping people build healthier lifestyles—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—because she believes that true wellness is the foundation for a thriving life.

With a background in chemistry, commercial real estate, and the creative arts, Genori blends creativity with practicality to design spaces that nurture well-being and inspire productivity. She’s here to help you reconnect with what truly matters, whether through the environment you work in or the way you approach life. For Genori, it’s all about creating spaces and experiences that allow people to flourish—because when we’re healthy, we can truly thrive.

When she’s not working, you’ll find Genori traveling, seeking inspiration from new places and cultures. Her goal is simple: to help others live with intention and purpose, so they can create a life that feels as good as it looks.

Genori McCormack is the founder of Creative House Consulting, a company born out of her own journey toward clarity and purpose. After taking a life-changing 3-month sabbatical, Genori discovered the profound impact of stepping away from the hustle an... Show more

Salman Chishti

Salman Chishti

Salman Chishti is a visionary entrepreneur and innovator, driving advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Mobility. He is the Founder of QAX AI, an open-source Large Language Model (LLM) platform, offering on-premise, private, and cloud-based AI solutions. He also founded SWAP & SWAP Energy, a ClimateTech startup building smart and sustainable energy infrastructure and electromobility ecosystems.

With 15+ years of experience, Salman has successfully built and scaled multiple startups, including Energy Unlimited, 360Degree, Drive Arabia, and The Luxury Network. As a strategic advisor, he has played a key role in business growth, technology adoption, and economic transformation at global levels.

Currently, Salman is writing a book on AI, sharing insights into the future of AI. He's known for his luxury lifestyle and philanthropy, he continues to push boundaries in technology, innovation, and sustainability.

Salman Chishti is a visionary entrepreneur and innovator, driving advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Mobility. He is the Founder of QAX AI, an open-source Large Language Model (LLM) platform, offering on-premise, private, and clo... Show more

Stacy Quackenbush

Stacy Quackenbush

Accomplished executive and visionary leader, recognized as one of the top women in Web3 and AI by Unstoppable Women of Web3/AI and shortlisted by Wirex for Best Founder. With a distinguished track record in immersive entertainment, blockchain, and decentralized tech education, Stacy has built and scaled transformative ventures, including the first fully immersive, technology-driven entertainment complex in the U.S. and pioneering blockchain platforms in education and entertainment. A leader in tokenizing ticketing, streaming educational content on-chain, and using NFTs as souvenirs for events, she has also driven initiatives to fund artists and release new music through blockchain-backed models, enabling creators to connect directly with audiences and unlock new revenue streams. Known for driving strategic growth, building influential partnerships, and leading high-profile, tech-driven projects, Stacy excels at creating transformative opportunities within the Web3 space across industries. Skilled in investor relations, brand positioning, and team development, she is dedicated to reshaping the future of tech, entertainment, and decentralized learning, empowering communities, and fostering innovation in high-growth sectors.

Accomplished executive and visionary leader, recognized as one of the top women in Web3 and AI by Unstoppable Women of Web3/AI and shortlisted by Wirex for Best Founder. With a distinguished track record in immersive entertainment, blockchain, and de... Show more

Artemis Bear

Artemis Bear

Artemis Bear (they/them) lost faith in our system of government working in climate policy in the 2000s and is committed to co-creating new structures for rapid, pragmatic systemic change. They founded The Garden, an innovative education project, in 2016, which centres young people's rights and has been a laboratory for the building blocks of an emergent culture that is fairer and freer. They also co-ordinate the Freedom to Learn network and co-produce community cabaret SCRiTCH.

Artemis Bear (they/them) lost faith in our system of government working in climate policy in the 2000s and is committed to co-creating new structures for rapid, pragmatic systemic change. They founded The Garden, an innovative education project, in 2... Show more

Ari Waller

Ari Waller

Ari Waller is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in technical recruiting and community building. As the former Global Meetup Event Manager at JFrog, he was dedicated to fostering vibrant developer communities worldwide. Ari is the creator of the TLC4 philosophy—Technology, Leadership, Career Path, Commute, Compensation, and Culture—designed to guide professionals in navigating and thriving in their careers. His passion for connecting people with opportunities and his commitment to continuous learning make him a respected figure in the tech industry.

Ari Waller is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in technical recruiting and community building. As the former Global Meetup Event Manager at JFrog, he was dedicated to fostering vibrant developer communities worldwide. Ari i... Show more

Paul Kühn

Paul Kühn

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Zukünftebildung und 4FutureLabs

Wie sehen wünschenswerte Zukünfte aus? Wie können wir eine lebensdienliche Wirtschaft und nachhaltige Gesellschaft gestalten? Welchen Beitrag kann Bildung leisten, um die Krisen unserer Zeit zu bewältigen?

Als Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im Bereich der Zukünftebildung und 4FutureLabs unter der Leitung von Prof. Dr. Silja Graupe an der HfGG suche ich nach wirkungsvollen Antworten auf diese Fragestellungen. Mich beschäftigen insbesondere die Zusammenhänge und Potenziale zwischen Transformativer Bildung, Zukünftebildung und Futures Literacy. Mithilfe der 4FutureLabs forsche ich zu diesen Themen in der Hochschulbildung im Bachelor & Master, in der Schulbildung und in zivilgesellschaftlichen Kontexten.

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Zukünftebildung und 4FutureLabs Wie sehen wünschenswerte Zukünfte aus? Wie können wir eine lebensdienliche Wirtschaft und nachhaltige Gesellschaft gestalten? Welchen Beitrag kann Bildung leisten, um die Krisen unsere... Show more

Ken Espiritu

Ken Espiritu

Ken Espiritu is passionate about developing personal projects that integrate technologies mainly on AI, machine learning, computer vision, voice technologies, robotics, and automation. With a deep interest in exploring how technology can enhance everyday life, Ken enjoys building innovative solutions that blend multiple disciplines. Outside of tech, Ken loves to travel, meet new people, learn from different perspectives, and immerse in diverse cultures. This blend of curiosity and creativity fuels his dedication to continuous learning and sharing knowledge with others.

Ken Espiritu is passionate about developing personal projects that integrate technologies mainly on AI, machine learning, computer vision, voice technologies, robotics, and automation. With a deep interest in exploring how technology can enhance ever... Show more

Marc Bouvier

Marc Bouvier

Developpeur depuis 10 ans dans des domaines variés tels que l'assurance, les services publics et le RGPD. J'ai pu développer une sensibilité pour le craft et aussi les pratiques humaines qui font du développement logiciel plus que simplement écrire du code.
Je souhaite aujourd'hui mettre en action mon savoir faire pour contribuer à répondre aux enjeux majeurs de notre siècle tels que le réchauffement climatique, les inégalités et la démocratie.

Developpeur depuis 10 ans dans des domaines variés tels que l'assurance, les services publics et le RGPD. J'ai pu développer une sensibilité pour le craft et aussi les pratiques humaines qui font du développement logiciel plus que simplement écrire d... Show more

Steffen M. Schumacher

Steffen M. Schumacher

Steffen M. Schumacher is an expert in communication, education, and sustainability based in Kiel, Germany. As a consultant, speaker, and founder, he supports companies in their journey toward sustainable transformation. His focus is on fostering communication and educational processes to enable change at every level.

His mission is to make people visible—on equal footing, whether in professional contexts, within teams, or on stage. With years of experience as a teacher and a hands-on practitioner, he creates spaces for knowledge sharing and drives sustainable change processes that work from the inside out.

Through his start-up, ID4C.org, he connects personal and organizational development to achieve sustainable business goals through the intrinsic motivation of employees. As a speaker, he inspires audiences with insights on communication and sustainability, regularly sharing his expertise in professional publications.

Steffen M. Schumacher is an expert in communication, education, and sustainability based in Kiel, Germany. As a consultant, speaker, and founder, he supports companies in their journey toward sustainable transformation. His focus is on fostering comm... Show more

Marco Otte-Witte

Marco Otte-Witte

Marco is the founder and Managing Director of Mainmatter, an Engineering Consultancy from Europe. He has been in tech since the late 90s and worked with various technologies from .NET to Rails, Elixir and Phoenix, TypeScript and Rust. He and his team advise international teams on architecture, technology choice, process, and developer infrastructure. He is passionate about developing sustainable and reliable products and organizations based on strong foundations. Marco is also the Host of EuroRust, the leading Rust conference in Europe.

Marco is the founder and Managing Director of Mainmatter, an Engineering Consultancy from Europe. He has been in tech since the late 90s and worked with various technologies from .NET to Rails, Elixir and Phoenix, TypeScript and Rust. He and his team... Show more

Melanie Stütz

Melanie Stütz

Melanie Stütz ist KI-Unternehmerin, Digital-Beirätin und Co-Autorin der FAZ-Buchreihe: "Frauen schaffen Zukunft". Ihre Karriere startete sie bei Microsoft und Siemens. Für ihr erstes eigenes Unternehmen überquerte sie mit ihrem Mann im Rahmen der ARD-Koproduktion Weltflug.tv fünf Kontinente in einem "fliegenden Auto". Als CEO von IDEASCANNER, Europas größtem privat finanzierten Forschungsprojekt zu Erfolgsfaktoren von Unternehmen, demokratisiert sie das Hoheitswissen erfolgreicher Wagniskapitalgeber:innen mit KI. Als eine der "Top 50 Thought Leaders in AI" ist sie als Keynote Speakerin vom Digitalgipfel bis zum Green AI Day aktiv. Seit 2023 ist sie European Climate Pact Ambassador und unterstützt mit IDEASCANNER, dem AI Co-Entrepreneur, die Skalierung grüner Ideen für den Green Deal.

Melanie Stütz ist KI-Unternehmerin, Digital-Beirätin und Co-Autorin der FAZ-Buchreihe: "Frauen schaffen Zukunft". Ihre Karriere startete sie bei Microsoft und Siemens. Für ihr erstes eigenes Unternehmen überquerte sie mit ihrem Mann im Rahmen der ARD... Show more

Arun Rasika Karunakaran

Arun Rasika Karunakaran

I bring over 13+ years of hands-on experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning, spanning both from independent research at IEEE and industry leadership for Retail Industry through my organization. As the Head of AI based Product Management at TCS, I spearhead the development and implementation of AI solutions that are now industry benchmarks for retail merchandising and Sustainable Operations. I've 12 patents published and granted across India, USA, Europe and Australia. I have also published on AI solutions and adaptation in leading journals, and trade media. I frequently speak at IEEE conferences on emerging AI trends. My current role as a Product head and advisor to 2 AI-based platform TCS Optumera and TCS Omnistore has kept me at the forefront of cutting-edge developments in the field. I'm passionate about guiding the responsible development of AI technology and would bring both strategic vision and practical implementation experience

I bring over 13+ years of hands-on experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning, spanning both from independent research at IEEE and industry leadership for Retail Industry through my organization. As the Head of AI based Product Manage... Show more

Mark Weeks

Mark Weeks

Mark Weeks is a seasoned product leader and SaaS growth strategist with over 18 years of experience scaling cutting-edge platforms, driving innovation, and delivering customer-centric solutions. At ServiceTitan and Procore, he played a pivotal role in achieving Cloud 100 leadership and IPO success, generating $75M+ in ARR while building and scaling high-performing teams.

Mark specializes in bridging strategic vision with execution, leveraging customer insights and data-driven frameworks to drive product success. His expertise spans product lifecycle management, team scaling, and integrating AI-driven innovations to create impactful, scalable solutions.

A frequent speaker and advisor, Mark is passionate about empowering product leaders to tackle complex challenges, align cross-functional teams, and achieve ambitious growth goals. He has contributed to the success of startups, scaleups, and enterprise organizations, consistently delivering value to teams, customers, and stakeholders.

Mark Weeks is a seasoned product leader and SaaS growth strategist with over 18 years of experience scaling cutting-edge platforms, driving innovation, and delivering customer-centric solutions. At ServiceTitan and Procore, he played a pivotal role i... Show more

Soorya Narayan Satheesh

Soorya Narayan Satheesh

Soorya Narayan Satheesh is a distinguished technology leader and former Indian Forest Service Officer who combines extensive public service experience with cutting-edge technical expertise. A graduate of UC Berkeley's Information Management Systems program and recipient of the prestigious James R. Chen Award, Soorya brings over six years of experience in developing innovative information systems. As Deputy Conservator of Forests (Information Technology & Statistics), he earned a prestigious state-level award from the Government of Tripura for developing cutting-edge information systems that transformed forest management practices. His expertise spans full-stack development, data engineering, and machine learning, with a proven track record of developing award-winning solutions that bridge the gap between environmental management and digital transformation.

Soorya Narayan Satheesh is a distinguished technology leader and former Indian Forest Service Officer who combines extensive public service experience with cutting-edge technical expertise. A graduate of UC Berkeley's Information Management Systems p... Show more

Joel Bancroft-Connors

Joel Bancroft-Connors

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as "The Gorilla Coach," is a passionate Agile Coach and Trainer on a mission to help teams and organizations create sustainable value. With over 20 years of experience in software development and Agile coaching, Joel has worked with diverse teams across industries, from data warehouses to legal software, guiding them to adopt Agile practices and achieve sustainable success.

As the Gorilla Coach, Joel is known for his ability to tackle the uncomfortable problems that no one wants to address - the "800-pound gorilla in the room" that can derail business strategies. By focusing on transparency, adaptation, and continuous improvement, he helps organizations structure themselves for success and develop the capability to deliver value repeatedly.

Joel is a thought leader in the Agile community, sharing his expertise through insightful articles on topics like Scaling Scrum and cultivating product agility. He is also a co-inventor of the Profit Streams method, helping companies align value streams with profitability for sustainable growth.

Driven by a vision of creating a better world for everyone, Joel approaches his work with passion and dedication. He believes in creating positive change one student, one client, one person at a time. When not coaching or training, Joel can be found working on projects around his Pacific Northwest home, where he lives on several acres with his family.

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as "The Gorilla Coach," is a passionate Agile Coach and Trainer on a mission to help teams and organizations create sustainable value. With over 20 years of experience in software development and Agile coaching, Joel has ... Show more

Qasim Gulzar

Qasim Gulzar

Qasim is a technology enthusiast and founder at Primzel Solution, with more than a decade of experience in development industry. He is also a very passionate opensource developer helping out edX community to build highly scaleable and dependable solution for the blooming edtech industry.

Qasim is a technology enthusiast and founder at Primzel Solution, with more than a decade of experience in development industry. He is also a very passionate opensource developer helping out edX community to build highly scaleable and dependable solu... Show more

Holger Lüke

Holger Lüke

Holger is co-founder and CEO of the dicobis Group. He came into contact with Microsoft Dynamics NAV for manufacturing and supply chain in the 2000s and decided to stay in the Microsoft community. After a great time at Yaveon, he decided to go his own way in the Microsoft Dynamics business. He is fascinated by the Microsoft Dynamics Business Central integration for logistics solutions, self-driving machines, and production machines along the retail supply chain.

Holger has founded 8 companies and sold 5 in his career. Through his extensive experience, he brings enormous added value to other companies. In addition to Microsoft topics, his areas of expertise include developing and implementing successful business strategies, optimizing business processes, and identifying growth opportunities.
With his practical experience, Holger can help companies increase efficiency, implement innovative solutions, and achieve sustainable growth. He also offers unique insights into the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship, which is particularly beneficial for start-ups and growing companies.

Holger lives with his family in the Ruhr area. In his free time, you can find Holger on his board or on his bike. He is a passionate kitesurfer, mountain biker and snowboarder.

Holger is co-founder and CEO of the dicobis Group. He came into contact with Microsoft Dynamics NAV for manufacturing and supply chain in the 2000s and decided to stay in the Microsoft community. After a great time at Yaveon, he decided to go his own... Show more

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