With a background in Architecture and Development Tadeh has supported building large scale projects with diverse teams for over 10 years. By promoting open dialogue, systems thinking, and long term planning he has improved operational efficiencies in all his endeavors. He is a course author, trainer, and open source contributor as well as a speaker at national conferences in technology, architecture, design. He loves to talk about the new possibilities with technology and innovation at everyone’s disposal while building communities along the way.

With a background in Architecture and Development Tadeh has supported building large scale projects with diverse teams for over 10 years. By promoting open dialogue, systems thinking, and long term planning he has improved operational efficiencies in... Show more

Joe Fairless Cincinnati is an aspiring real estate investor and the host of The Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show. His program is described as the world’s longest-running daily real estate podcast and receives more than 500,000 monthly downloads. The show has welcomed well-known guests from investing, business, entertainment, fitness, and other fields. Its official app is also available through the App Store and Google Play.

Beyond podcasting, Joe has produced three books related to real estate and has interviewed many successful people in the industry. His real estate blog contains more than 1,300 entries about property-related subjects. He also shares his ideas and approaches with others through conferences and seminars.

Joe views real estate investing as a path toward financial progress, professional growth, a better quality of life, and philanthropy. Through the Accredited Investor Lifestyle section of his website, he discusses healthy living, personal responsibility, and community involvement. He believes financial independence can provide more freedom to pursue personal development and help others.

Community service has remained an important part of Joe Fairless's work. Through his Best Ever Causes project, he has helped more than 38 non-profits. Since 2012, he has also provided scholarship funds to Texas Tech University’s advertising squad, allowing selected students to travel to New York City and intern at a well-known advertising business.

In 2015, Joe served as an adjunct communications instructor at Texas Tech University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in advertising. He now serves on the board of its College of Media and Communication. He has also worked with Junior Achievement and visits hospice patients in the Cincinnati region.

His career began as an advertising junior project manager, and he became his firm’s youngest vice president by the age of 30. After realizing advertising was not his true calling, he studied real estate through books, seminars, and guidance from accomplished businesspeople. He left advertising in 2012 and, within six months, raised enough private investment to purchase a 168-unit complex. Earlier experiences for Joe Fairless Cincinnati include owning four single-family homes, working at a daycare center, captaining a national championship flag football team, and pursuing stand-up comedy after moving to New York City.

Joe Fairless Cincinnati is an aspiring real estate investor and the host of The Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show. His program is described as the world’s longest-running daily real estate podcast and receives more than 500,000 monthly down... Show more

Salomon Murciano is a Venezuelan-born professional who has established a steady presence in the global apparel and off-price distribution industry. His work centers on connecting international supply with retail demand through practical, reliable methods. He focuses on ensuring that branded merchandise moves efficiently across markets while maintaining strong relationships with partners. His approach reflects consistency, discipline, and a commitment to building long-term value through careful execution and trust.

Salomon began his path in Caracas, where he developed an early curiosity about trade and the movement of goods. He took initial steps by sourcing inventory from China, gaining firsthand exposure to manufacturing systems and supplier relationships. This experience provided him with a clear understanding of how global sourcing operates in real conditions. Over time, he used this knowledge to create a structured approach that supports scalable growth while remaining grounded in practical experience.

Salomon Murciano recognized an opportunity within the off-price market as he gained more insight into supply chain inefficiencies. He observed that excess inventory from brands often remained underutilized, while retailers continued to look for affordable, branded products. By sourcing closeout merchandise and placing it into established retail channels, he was able to address this imbalance. This shift allowed him to expand his operations steadily while strengthening connections with both suppliers and buyers.

Salomon has developed a reputation as a dependable distributor who values clarity and consistency in his work. He has worked with major off-price retailers, helping them access quality merchandise at competitive prices. His understanding of demand cycles allows him to align supply with market needs effectively. He focuses on meeting client expectations while maintaining strong communication, which has helped him build long-term relationships based on reliability and mutual trust.

Murciano operates across key global regions, including Asia, the United States, and Latin America, managing complex logistics and large-scale inventory movement. He remains actively involved in the operational side of the business, including evaluating inventory opportunities, negotiating deals, and overseeing delivery timelines. This hands-on approach keeps him informed and enables him to respond quickly to changing market conditions, ensuring consistent execution across regions.

Salomon Murciano has also expanded his work into real estate, focusing on low-income multifamily housing where he sees long-term value. He applies the same practical mindset used in his distribution work, identifying opportunities that offer stability and meaningful impact. In addition to his business efforts, he contributes to charitable initiatives, including supporting schools, helping fund tuition for children in need, and donating to food programs serving underserved communities.

Salomon Murciano is a Venezuelan-born professional who has established a steady presence in the global apparel and off-price distribution industry. His work centers on connecting international supply with retail demand through practical, reliable met... Show more

Craig Fernsler has spent more than 35 years helping clients navigate commercial real estate, investment strategy, and long-term wealth preservation. As a Realtor and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), he focuses on guiding investors toward informed decisions about commercial and investment properties, emphasizing profitability, tax efficiency, asset growth, and financial stability.

Craig's knowledge comes from years of active participation in the real estate market as both an advisor and an investor. Because he has personally managed transactions, supervised properties, evaluated risks, and structured deals, he understands the challenges that investors face. His experience spans a variety of property types, including single-family investment homes, apartment buildings, retail strip centers, development land, and vacation properties. Throughout his career, he has worked to help clients increase cash flow and create long-term value.

One area where Craig has provided significant guidance is in advanced real estate and tax-related planning. He has assisted investors with 1031 Exchanges, Cost Segregation Strategies, Installment Sales, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), Deferred Sales Trusts, and NNN net-leased retail property transactions. Since these strategies are often unfamiliar to many investors, they frequently seek his help to understand and evaluate their options.

Craig's firsthand investment experience began with the purchase of his first investment property in 1989. Since that time, he has personally bought and sold approximately $19.3 million in commercial and investment real estate. He has also owned and operated multiple limited liability companies connected to his investment activities. Since 2000, he has purchased and developed several hundred acres of land across multiple counties and two states for both brokerage and personal investment purposes. These experiences have given him direct insight into financing challenges, ownership responsibilities, market changes, and investment requirements.

Craig's professional involvement extends beyond client work. In 2015, he served as Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic Region for CCIM International and as a member of its International Board of Directors. In 2012, he served as President of the PA/NJ/DE CCIM Chapter. He continues to contribute through the CCIM National Government Affairs Committee, the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors Board of Directors, and as a Real Estate Instructor. He also holds Series 22 and 63 securities licenses.

Outside his profession, Craig supports organizations such as One House At A Time (Beds for Kids), the Boy Scouts of America, the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, and the Animal Coalition of Delaware County. He is a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge and serves as a trustee in his church. He enjoys spending time with his wife, their two adult sons, and the family’s Golden Doodle. Golf and scuba diving are among his personal interests.

Throughout his career, Craig Fernsler has remained focused on helping investors make informed real estate decisions that deliver lasting financial value through practical experience, industry knowledge, and a long-term perspective.

Craig Fernsler has spent more than 35 years helping clients navigate commercial real estate, investment strategy, and long-term wealth preservation. As a Realtor and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), he focuses on guiding investors towar... Show more

Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina, M.A., is a Mexican and internationally recognized speaker known for her ability to translate complex topics in technology and artificial intelligence into clear, practical, and motivating ideas. Winner of the 2026 Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award for her contribution in breaking barriers.

She is a mentor/trainer for the BécALAS program and the Lorna Rojas Foundation, united with heart; an associate, volunteer, and speaker at WOMCY; a speaker at Talent Land 2025 and 2023; a panelist for the International Women Who Inspire Forum 2024 and 2025 and ITGAM, among others; and a judge at entrepreneurship events at AUEH. She holds a degree in Administrative Informatics, a master's degree in Business Administration, a diploma in women leaders, and several certifications in marketing, artificial intelligence, and emotional intelligence. With over 25 years of experience as a strategist, mentor, and creator of educational content, her most recent project is Sabiduría en Línea (a program airing Mondays at 7:00 pm on Radio Canacope). Constantly updating her skills, she recently participated in the 1st [event/conference/etc.]. Generation of the “Back to Lead” Program of Santander, Momlancers and Victoria 147 (Agile methodology training).

Her most recent conference was: "Freedom Begins When We Think" at the Honorable Congress of Tlaxcala (2026).

Passionate about the human impact of technology, she demonstrates that innovation is most powerful when it integrates generations and talent. As a mentor to women in technology and entrepreneurship. Elizabeth is dedicated to closing the opportunity gap through hands-on training and support in the use of artificial intelligence, digital tools, and sustainable business models.

Through her venture, Venta Casa México, where she serves as Director of Business Development, she integrates technology with human development, offering both traditional and digital real estate services. She provides comprehensive 360° services, implementing digital tools to accelerate property sales and rental transactions.

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Mexicana y conferencista internacional reconocida por su capacidad de traducir temas complejos de tecnología e inteligencia artificial en ideas claras, prácticas y motivadoras. Acreedora al Galardón "Rompiendo techos de Cristal" 2026.

Mentora/Capacitadora para el programa BécALAS y la Fundación Lorna Rojas unidos con el corazón, asociada, voluntaria y speaker en WOMCY, conferencista en Talent Land 2025 y 2023, panelista para el Foro Internacional Mujeres que Inspiran 2024 y 2025 e ITGAM, entre otros, jurado en eventos de emprendimiento en AUEH. Licenciada en Informática Administrativa con maestría en Administración de Negocios, Diplomado en mujeres líderes y varias certificaciones en mercadotecnia, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia emocional, más de 25 años de trayectoria como estratega, mentora y creadora de contenidos educativos en su proyecto más reciente: Sabiduría en Línea (programa lunes 7:00 pm a través de Radio Canacope) y en constante actualización acaba de formar parte de la 1ra. Generación del Programa “Back to Lead” de Santander, Momlancers y Victoria 147 (formación en metodología Ágil).

Más reciente conferencia es: "La Liberta empieza cuando pensamos" en el H. Congreso de Tlaxcala. (2026)

Apasionada por el impacto humano de la tecnología, demostrando que la innovación es más poderosa cuando integra generaciones y talento. Como mentora de mujeres en tecnología y emprendimiento, Elizabeth se dedica a cerrar la brecha de oportunidades a través de capacitación práctica y acompañamiento en el uso de inteligencia artificial, herramientas digitales y modelos de negocio sostenibles.

Desde su emprendimiento Venta Casa México como directora en Desarrollo de Negocios, integrando el uso de la tecnología con el desarrollo humano, inmobiliaria tradicional y digital que ofrece servicios 360° implementando servicios digitales para acelerar los cierres de negocio en venta y renta de propiedades.

Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina, M.A., is a Mexican and internationally recognized speaker known for her ability to translate complex topics in technology and artificial intelligence into clear, practical, and motivating ideas. Winner of the 2026 Br... Show more

Elizabeth Sullivan is a Client Success Manager at Legacy Technology Lab, author of The Future Is Verified, and a national speaker exploring blockchain, digital ownership, and emerging technologies. Drawing from experience in property technology, real estate, and digital transformation, she examines how trusted records, verification, and decentralized systems are reshaping industries beyond cryptocurrency. Elizabeth is known for translating complex technological concepts into practical, future-focused conversations that spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and encourage innovation.

Elizabeth Sullivan is a Client Success Manager at Legacy Technology Lab, author of The Future Is Verified, and a national speaker exploring blockchain, digital ownership, and emerging technologies. Drawing from experience in property technology, real... Show more

My background combines entrepreneurship, capital markets, research, and working with institutional GPs. In 2020, I founded a company focused on tokenized investment syndication. The experience eventually became a thesis: the development of private markets depends on the quality of the information, governance, and infrastructure supporting them.

I've authored multiple research publications, hold NGO Board positions, and advise companies developing digital infrastructure. In each, my interest is how PropTech, AI, Big Data or Tokenization can improve the management and allocation of capital.

As an international speaker and lecturer, I engage with industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers on the evolution of real estate and private markets. I also host Code and Concrete, a podcast about real estate, technology, and other exciting innovations.

My background combines entrepreneurship, capital markets, research, and working with institutional GPs. In 2020, I founded a company focused on tokenized investment syndication. The experience eventually became a thesis: the development of private ma... Show more

Mir Ali Asgary is the CEO of Creiland Capital, a commercial real estate investment and advisory platform based in Toronto. Creiland Capital connects qualified investors with carefully selected real estate funds, development projects, and sponsor led private market opportunities.

Mir is also the founder and Broker of Record of Creiland Consultants Realty Inc., Brokerage. He has more than 20 years of experience across commercial real estate brokerage, investment sales, leasing, acquisitions, land development, capital formation and asset strategy.

Before entering commercial real estate, Mir operated a contracting business as a licensed electrician. This early technical experience provided him with a practical understanding of buildings, construction, infrastructure and property operations that continues to influence how he evaluates real estate investments and development opportunities.

Mir obtained his CCIM designation pin in 2019 and previously served as a Director and President of the Central Canada CCIM Chapter. In 2022, he served as a Regional Vice President of the CCIM Institute.

Through Creiland Capital, Mir is working at the intersection of commercial real estate, private markets and digital investment infrastructure. His current focus includes exploring compliant methods of tokenizing commercial real estate investment interests while maintaining appropriate securities compliance, investor qualification, due diligence and asset-management standards.

Mir Ali Asgary is the CEO of Creiland Capital, a commercial real estate investment and advisory platform based in Toronto. Creiland Capital connects qualified investors with carefully selected real estate funds, development projects, and sponsor led ... Show more

Felix Jahn studiert Architektur im Master an der Technischen Universität München und arbeitet dort am Lehrstuhl für Design und Transdiziplinarität in der Lehre. Außerdem ist er Future Scout Fellow des Stifterverbandes und der Reinhard Frank-Stiftung und unterstützt die Digital Change Maker-Initiative des HFD.
Seine Arbeit liegt an der Schnittstelle von Raum, Forschung, Gesellschaft und Technologie. Derzeit befasst er sich mit Design Futuring in der Hochschulentwicklung, gesellschaftlicher Teilhabe an Gestaltung und Wertschöpfung von Forschung sowie den Learning Sciences in der Designlehre. Darüber hinaus ist er Stipendiat der Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes und vertritt den DFN als Future Talent bei GÉANT.
Zuvor studierte er an der TMU in Kanada und an der TH Köln, wo er zudem forschte.

Felix Jahn studiert Architektur im Master an der Technischen Universität München und arbeitet dort am Lehrstuhl für Design und Transdiziplinarität in der Lehre. Außerdem ist er Future Scout Fellow des Stifterverbandes und der Reinhard Frank-Stiftung ... Show more

Brian Casella is a professional event lighting designer and commercial real estate owner based in Connecticut. He creates lighting designs for live events throughout the Northeast, applying a mix of technical skill and creative planning. In addition to his work in event production, he owns and manages a portfolio of commercial properties through BDC Realty LLC, combining design expertise with practical business leadership.

As the founder and principal of BDC Realty, Brian oversees various commercial properties across Connecticut. His responsibilities include identifying new investment opportunities, managing renovations, and maintaining tenant relationships. His understanding of market conditions, property values, and long-term planning supports the company's growth and success.

Brian works as a lighting designer with an event production company in Brookfield. His lighting includes corporate functions, weddings, brand activations, gala events, and large-scale productions. Each project is approached with care and attention to the space, purpose, and audience experience. His clients span multiple industries, including entertainment, fashion, healthcare, automotive, finance, technology, and education. Schools across the region have also trusted his lighting designs for special events.

Brian incorporates lighting technologies such as LED fixtures and wireless control systems to ensure efficiency, adaptability, and safety. His designs meet modern standards while aligning with each event’s specific needs. He collaborates with event producers, planners, and venues to deliver reliable and visually impactful results.

Brian studied technical theater and lighting design at Western Connecticut State University and earned an Electrical Design and Management degree. This educational foundation allows him to manage the artistic and technical aspects of his work. He also served as a volunteer board member at a local theater, contributing to the support of community arts.

When not working, he enjoys hiking and being outdoors with his dog, Oakley. These moments away from work help him stay balanced and focused. Brian Casella continues to develop his work in lighting design and real estate, building a reputation through thoughtful service, consistent results, and dedication to quality.

Brian Casella is a professional event lighting designer and commercial real estate owner based in Connecticut. He creates lighting designs for live events throughout the Northeast, applying a mix of technical skill and creative planning. In addition ... Show more

Named the YJP Professional of the Year in 2017 and a Super Lawyer for more than 15 consecutive years, Jonathan Pasternak is a distressed debt and commercial real estate advisor and consultant with more than thirty years of experience in managing complex financial transactions. The YJP honor recognized his long-term contributions to restructuring initiatives, and it was one of several notable accolades he received from peers and professional organizations. His many leadership roles have earned him considerable industry recognition.

His academic record begins at The Pingry School, where he graduated cum laude with the class of 1981. He continued at Brown University as a member of the class of 1985, majoring in American History and Literature. Education has been a significant influence on Jonathan Pasternak's professional and personal life, shaping his later career direction as well as his current commitments. He served as a class representative for both Pingry and Brown, coordinating alumni and class-based initiatives, and he maintains active ties with both communities to this day. His spouse and two of his three children are Brown graduates, and the family's alumni involvement includes ongoing participation and outreach.

He has also shared his knowledge from the podium and in the press. Jonathan has lectured at numerous industry conferences as well as at his former secondary and law schools. Throughout his career, he has been routinely sought for interviews and quotes concerning large-scale restructurings, and he has appeared on radio and television.

Those credentials rest on a 36-year career in restructuring and distressed debt, during which Jonathan Pasternak represented parties across a wide range of industries. His primary area of specialization has been the reorganization and restructuring of private and public companies, with hundreds of individual and corporate clients represented over the years. His expertise covers debtor and creditor representation, workouts, recapitalizations, asset sales, and complex court-supervised proceedings, delivered to business owners, institutional stakeholders, and court-appointed representatives tasked with overseeing financially distressed companies. His skill set centers on corporate reorganization, distressed debt, and commercial real estate, and he has carried a career in stabilization, restructuring, and matters both in and out of court-supervised proceedings.

Beyond court-supervised matters, he has extensive experience in commercial real estate and finance. That work has included distressed property issues, debt restructuring tied to real estate and business asset portfolios, and transaction-driven reorganizations. In every setting, he has applied financial analysis and legal strategy while keeping business objectives and circumstances in focus, through formal proceedings and negotiated resolutions alike. Even after receiving his accolades, he kept his commitment to commercial real estate, distressed debt, and finance-driven restructurings.

For more than 20 years, Jonathan managed his own boutique law firm focused on restructuring and reorganization matters. He directly led the firm's operations while maintaining an active and voluminous caseload, working closely with clients, interested parties, other professionals, and court institutions through reorganizations and court-supervised proceedings. Running a specialized firm for two decades required considerable operational oversight, astuteness in client advisory work, leadership, and matter-level strategy, and the experience strengthened his skills as both a practitioner and an organizational leader in the restructuring field.

Working in either a legal or an advisory capacity, Jonathan Pasternak has established mutually favorable relationships with companies, lenders, investors, fiduciaries, and other professionals. In commercial real estate, distressed debt, and corporate finance, he has often been called on to negotiate between multiple stakeholder groups, conduct detailed financial reviews, and carefully navigate court procedure. His work has focused on financially distressed environments where legal judgment and business evaluation are often intertwined, always with the goal of helping others.

His commitments extend well into his community. For 11 years, he served on the Board of Trustees of Temple Sinai of Bergen County, and as one of the board's longest-serving trustees, he was responsible for oversight of governance, planning, and fiduciary matters. Few individuals have held that position for as long as he has. He contributes to numerous charities and community efforts, including food and clothing drives and educational organizations, and he regularly donates to community initiatives launched by Pingry School, Brown University, and Tenafly, New Jersey, where he resides, aligning his philanthropy with the institutions that have played important roles in his development. Through various not-for-profit institutions, he actively contributes to educational, religious, and charitable initiatives. He has also provided pro bono legal services throughout his career to individuals, small businesses, and local not-for-profit organizations.

Jonathan Pasternak is an accomplished musician and performer, well known among his professional peers, and music remains an active pursuit that adds a creative dimension to his career. He relishes the preparation, timing, and technical control of performing, seeing those disciplines as equally rewarding as the skills he has employed throughout his restructuring career. He is also a well-known archivist and field recorder for live music and concerts, and he has donated significant time to Tenafly and the community by coaching at recreational and travel levels and performing at community events.

Named the YJP Professional of the Year in 2017 and a Super Lawyer for more than 15 consecutive years, Jonathan Pasternak is a distressed debt and commercial real estate advisor and consultant with more than thirty years of experience in managing comp... Show more

Dr. Ankur Bindal's career was built in medicine, as a physician trained and certified in both psychiatry and sleep medicine. In 2016 he founded KAB Medical Group, the San Diego and Los Angeles practice known as KMG Psychiatry, and he guided it as CEO and President through 2025. Under his leadership, the practice brought together traditional psychiatric care and brain stimulation therapies. Ankur Bindal is now President and Co-Founder of Aroga Group.

The heart of his clinical work was brain stimulation. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment delivered on an outpatient basis; it applies magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, with the goal of improving symptoms of depression and other conditions. It's generally used for patients whose antidepressant medications haven't brought relief. The brain stimulation practice Dr. Bindal established at KMG Psychiatry reached high volume, and its patients included former NFL players, professionals, fellow physicians and people from around the world. He also extended access to TMS, a costly and innovative therapy, to underserved patients.

He was designated a Diamond Circle Provider, a distinction given to the highest-volume TMS practices. Health Conference 2.0 honored him in 2023 with two awards, the Outstanding Leadership Award and the Outstanding Corporation Award.

TMS was one part of a broader treatment approach. Throughout his time in practice, Dr. Ankur Bindal paired medication management and counseling with newer options, among them TMS and intranasal esketamine (Spravato). Blending the established with the innovative was, for him, a way to pursue the best possible outcomes for patients.

Sleep medicine formed the other major pillar of his expertise. He trained as a fellow in sleep medicine at the University of Michigan's Department of Neurology, and he earned board certification in the field. He was a co-founder, co-owner and Treasurer of Progressive Sleep Center, Inc. Yuma Regional Medical Center is where he served as Executive Medical Director, Adult Psychiatrist and Sleep Specialist. Among his research collaborations were projects examining how obstructive sleep apnea affects intracranial pressure, how CPAP is used in pregnant women with sleep-related breathing disorders, how early-life REM deprivation influences late-onset depression and hippocampal plasticity in rat models, and what role intermittent hypoxia plays in preventing myocardial infarction in dog models.

Government Medical College in Chandigarh, India, awarded him his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2003. At the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, he earned a Master of Public Health with majors in Clinical Research/Biostatistics and Social and Behavioral Sciences. His residencies were in Family Medicine at Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and in Adult Psychiatry at the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. Ankur Bindal earned Diplomate certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and he was named both a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Beyond KMG Psychiatry, his clinical roles included Medical Director and Adult Psychiatrist at Aligned Integrated Medical Group, as well as Co-owner and Vice President of Pacific Health System. He sat on the Quality Monitoring Committees of both Community Health Group and Yuma Regional Medical Center and was part of the Vice-Chancellor's Residents Group of Fellows on Health, Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership.

Among his professional honors are the Ed Draper Award for Outstanding Senior Resident, the American Psychiatric Association Diversity Leadership Award, the Psychopharmacological Scholar's Award, and the National Institute of Mental Health/American Academy of Clinical Psychopharmacology Award. The Arizona Psychiatric Society also acknowledged him. He was a member of the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the San Diego Psychiatric Association, and he spent two years on the American Psychiatric Association Member Council of Health Care Systems and Financing.

Dr. Bindal carried his clinical knowledge beyond the clinic as well, speaking and sitting on panels at multiple national and regional conferences. Writing as a Forbes Business Council contributor, he addressed how business leaders can manage seasonal depression, which sleep habits support a restful night, and how to sharpen mental clarity and focus over the course of a workday. Time featured him in a piece on the best advice from sleep doctors. He was also featured in a Fox 5 San Diego segment about local psychiatrists working to remove the stigma of anxiety and depression, and in the You Matter segment on CBS 8 that set mental health myths against effective treatments.

Nearly a decade into his leadership of KMG Psychiatry, Dr. Ankur Bindal made Aroga Group, the Southern California-based company he had co-founded in 2020, the full focus of his time. The companies he oversees there as President and Co-Founder work in residential and commercial real estate investing and holding, development, and management services. Workplace topics also appear in his Forbes Business Council bylines, which cover setting boundaries at work and clearing mental clutter.

From 2022 to 2025, he served on the board of the Department of Consumer Affairs Structural Pest Control Board. He was also a member of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce's Health Care Committee; the Chamber featured KAB Medical Group in a member spotlight. San Diego Business Journal named him to its 2025 list of the Top 50 Most Influential Health Care Leaders. San Diego Magazine featured him in Faces of San Diego 2023 and later named him one of its Top 50 People to Watch in 2026.

Ankur Bindal's philanthropic support has gone to local schools, military affiliates, the YMCA, the Red Cross and professional health organizations. When he isn't working, he likes spending time with his wife, daughter and dog.

Dr. Ankur Bindal's career was built in medicine, as a physician trained and certified in both psychiatry and sleep medicine. In 2016 he founded KAB Medical Group, the San Diego and Los Angeles practice known as KMG Psychiatry, and he guided it as CEO... Show more

Jai Sondhi is a real estate agent in Dallas with a top firm in the Lone Star State. He specializes in guiding first-time buyers through the home-buying process, from house hunting to closing. He also works as a consultant in IT governance, risk, and compliance.

Jai serves both buyers and sellers by focusing on their needs and helping them achieve successful outcomes. For first-time buyers, he explains the benefits and challenges of homeownership, along with the responsibilities and costs, so they understand the commitment. When representing sellers, his steady, careful approach helps clients achieve the best price. He values client satisfaction and does not rush the process for a quick commission.

Jai Sondhi, Realtor, has lived and worked in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for more than 20 years. This local experience helps him guide clients toward areas that match their needs, including school districts, transportation, and lifestyle.

His interest in real estate also includes renovating and remodeling homes. He enjoys improving outdated or underused spaces and making them better suited for how people live today. He also feels satisfaction when his ideas come to life, and a house becomes more personal and comfortable. Because of this hands-on experience, he understands the costs of home repairs and maintenance.

Jai is married and has two cats. He enjoys trying new restaurants and experiences in and around Dallas. He also likes traveling, including internationally, where he experiences different cultures, traditions, and foods. His hobbies include track-day driving, cooking, board games, blacksmithing, woodworking, acting, painting, gardening, working out, personal finance, and volunteering. He once taught physics at a college and still enjoys science and learning how things work. Recently, he has been taking acting classes to begin a career in acting.

Jai Sondhi has spent more than 20 years volunteering. In college, he joined a service organization and completed over 5,000 hours of community service. During his career, he has volunteered and organized workplace service events, including home builds, food bank efforts, and other local projects. He also mentored a 12-year-old boy for 3 years, cared for giraffes at a zoo for a summer, and helped at a family support house for four months.

Jai Sondhi is a real estate agent in Dallas with a top firm in the Lone Star State. He specializes in guiding first-time buyers through the home-buying process, from house hunting to closing. He also works as a consultant in IT governance, risk, and ... Show more

Anthony Blumberg, also known as Tony Blumberg, is a global investor and philanthropist with over 35 years of international experience. He is active in London, New York, and Naples, Florida. His work spans long-cycle, capital-intensive investments across mining, technology, real estate, and resource sectors. With a consistent and disciplined approach, he has managed complex investments across regions, maintaining a clear focus on long-term value and operational strength.

He oversees his family office investments and manages global mining interests. He is responsible for strategic planning, commercial oversight, operational leadership, and technology integration across investment activities in this role. His philosophy emphasizes long-dated cycles and disciplined capital allocation into hard assets, commodities, and innovation. Risk management is a core strategy component, allowing him to guide investments that align with broader economic and industrial shifts.

Tony Blumberg's background also includes experience in corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial operations. He uses a data-informed, innovation-focused mindset to manage organizational transformation and investment development. His ability to recognize and translate large-scale trends into sustainable strategies is key to his ongoing leadership.

His family's mining legacy began with the founding of a major international mining corporation in the early 1900s. Over the years, the family remained closely involved in its growth and evolution. In recent decades, his leadership guided the family’s continued involvement, including acquiring remaining South African assets from a gold company initially linked to the earlier corporation. These actions demonstrate his focus on adapting legacy operations to modern investment standards.

His current strategy is built around operational excellence, simplification of complex portfolios, and strategic growth. His investments span Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. The portfolio includes gold, copper, nickel, platinum, rare minerals, and other critical commodities. His expertise allows him to lead with discipline while pursuing returns aligned with emerging global demands.

Philanthropy is a key part of Anthony Blumberg's life. He supports global causes in health, education, conservation, and the arts and serves on the boards of multiple charitable organizations. Tony continues to purposely guide his family office, combining investment expertise with a deep commitment to social progress.

Anthony Blumberg, also known as Tony Blumberg, is a global investor and philanthropist with over 35 years of international experience. He is active in London, New York, and Naples, Florida. His work spans long-cycle, capital-intensive investments acr... Show more

Michael Gut’s life reflects steady dedication, resilience, and long-term growth. From his early years in Europe to building a life in the United States, his journey has been shaped by hard work and a strong commitment to family. Over the years, he became a dependable figure in his field. Now living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, he remains closely connected to the pace of New York City while continuing to contribute to the communities around him through his real estate work.

He built his career on consistency and service. As a landlord, Michael Gut developed a reputation for reliability and fairness. His work in real estate and property management required careful attention and clear communication. He gained experience managing residential properties in one of the largest markets in the country, balancing daily responsibilities with long-term oversight. In addition, he spent 25 years working with the 32BJ union, demonstrating his ability to operate within structured environments where trust and accountability are essential. Despite changes in the real estate landscape and the demands of city living, he maintained a steady and practical approach.

Outside of work, Michael Gut, NY, values a simple, balanced lifestyle. He enjoys working out at his local gym and staying active. Family plays a central role in his life, especially as a grandfather to five grandchildren. He values time spent together through gatherings, holidays, and everyday moments. He also enjoys traveling, often visiting Florida to relax and enjoy a slower pace while spending time with loved ones.

Faith has remained a guiding part of his life. As a devout Catholic, Michael Gut in NYC has remained committed to his beliefs and reflects them in his daily actions. He has also supported charitable causes that align with his values, consistently making an effort to give back.

As he approaches his 80th birthday on July 30, 2026, he reflects on a life shaped by experience and relationships. His 45-year marriage stands as a strong example of commitment and mutual respect. Michael Gut continues to value perseverance, family, and purpose as he looks ahead.

To contact me:
My mailing address is 114 Java Street Apt 1R, Brooklyn, NY 11222.

Michael Gut’s life reflects steady dedication, resilience, and long-term growth. From his early years in Europe to building a life in the United States, his journey has been shaped by hard work and a strong commitment to family. Over the years, he be... Show more

Larry Weltman is a Toronto-based professional whose career brings together an accounting background and long experience in the real estate commission advance sector. He was educated as an accountant, and his approach to his work has drawn on that training throughout. His career extends across several decades, during which he was involved in the development of the commission advance industry in Canada.

Weltman is best known for helping to establish the real estate commission advance industry in Canada. In a commission advance, a real estate agent is able to access commissions that have already been earned before the related transaction closes. As agents are generally paid only when a transaction is completed, and completion may follow a sale by weeks or months, the arrangement is intended to relieve a recurring cash-flow challenge in the profession. Consistent access to earned income enables an agent to plan around the everyday costs of operating a business.

He entered this field in 2007, when the model remained new to the Canadian market. In the years that followed, he was directly involved in writing what became the industry standard for how commission advances are structured and delivered. He regards this as the most significant accomplishment of his career, and he values it for the way it helped define how a category of service operates rather than for any title or award.

Weltman's strengths are concentrated where accounting, operations, and the real estate sales process come together. He holds a detailed and practical knowledge of how property transactions are structured, how closings are carried out, and what agents and clients need at each stage of a sale. That knowledge was formed through direct work in the business over many years rather than through study. Understanding of this kind is difficult to acquire other than through direct participation over time.
It extends to the mechanics of transactions, the timing and order of closings, the conditions agents deal with day to day, and the customer-service and technology infrastructure required to support them. Weltman developed this knowledge firsthand during his years inside the industry. In concrete terms, this includes how a transaction moves from an agreed sale to a completed closing, together with the steps that occur between the two and the moments at which agents most commonly require support.

Weltman's experience reaches beyond the subject matter itself to the operation of a service business. His work has covered customer service, technology, the setting of goals, the maintenance of high standards of client care, and the need to ensure that daily execution corresponds to the commitments given to customers. His accounting background supports this work and sustains attention to the financial discipline that keeps a business healthy over the long term. A substantial part of this work involves consistency, ensuring that the standard of service does not change from one client or period to the next. It also relies on clearly defined goals and on technology matched to the requirements of the business and its clients.

Having spent many years in the industry, Weltman now works in a more selective capacity than before. He concentrates on customer support, retention, and business development, and he continues to rely on operational knowledge gathered over several decades. His involvement is less intensive than it was in earlier years. This reflects a transition from building and operating a business to a stewardship role, in which he applies his experience where it is of most use while making room for other interests. In this role he offers continuity, drawing on knowledge built over many years rather than overseeing daily operations.

Weltman has supported a range of charitable causes throughout his career. He generally gives quietly, without seeking recognition, and directs his support to causes where he sees genuine need. This is consistent with a settled preference for substance over visibility.

In his own time, Weltman follows a consistent and demanding fitness routine that he treats as a serious pursuit. He is a committed golfer, a close follower of soccer, and a supporter of Liverpool Football Club of many years. These have been consistent features of his life away from work for many years.

Weltman's main areas of expertise are:

Accounting and financial management

The real estate sales and transaction process

Commission advance structures and industry standards

Service business management and operations

Customer service and business technology

Larry Weltman's career is characterized by expertise developed gradually over time rather than by a single prominent event. He has brought consistent knowledge and a dependable approach to his work over the years, and he continues to do so. That body of experience has been accumulated through steady, everyday work rather than through single notable events. He can be reached via his LinkedIn profile.

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Matt Andelman is a fintech and real estate executive focused on the intersection of capital formation, private markets, and tokenization.

Matt serves as Head of Business Development at Polymath, where he works with issuers, broker-dealers, financial institutions, asset managers, and technology partners to bring real-world assets and private-market investments on-chain. His work focuses on expanding adoption of Polymath’s institutional tokenization infrastructure and helping organizations navigate the path from traditional capital formation to blockchain-enabled financial markets.

Matt also co-founded ABC FinTech, which operates a tokenized commercial real estate fund focused on acquiring and managing investment properties while leveraging blockchain infrastructure to modernize ownership, investor administration, and the management of private real estate investments. Through ABC FinTech, Matt has gained firsthand experience at the intersection of commercial real estate, capital raising, investor relations, and digital securities.

In addition, Matt has hands-on experience in commercial real estate development and investment, including ground-up development, acquisitions, capital raising, investor relations, asset management, and project execution.

Across these roles, Matt has developed a broad network spanning broker-dealers, family offices, RIAs, investment sponsors, fintech companies, blockchain infrastructure providers, and private-market investors. He is particularly interested in building the infrastructure and partnerships necessary to make tokenized assets a practical part of mainstream capital markets.

Matt is based in the Chicago area and works with companies and investors across the U.S., Canada, and international markets.

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José David Verbel es un arquitecto de soluciones cloud y líder en transformación tecnológica con más de 15 años de experiencia. Como Director de Desarrollo, ha implementado exitosamente cultura DevOps y optimizado ciclos mediante metodologías ágiles. Certificado AWS Solutions Architect Associate, integra seguridad, infraestructura como código y prácticas DevOps para acelerar entrega de valor. Participa como mentor en TalentoTECH y MisionTic de MinTIC Colombia, compartiendo conocimiento en desarrollo, cloud y DevOps. Su presencia en DevOpsDays, AWS Summit refleja su compromiso con la innovación tecnológica continua.

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Allan Mulei is a technology strategist and systems thinker exploring the convergence of AI, blockchain, digital twins, IoT, and smart infrastructure. His work focuses on applying emerging technologies to transform cities, construction, and the built environment through intelligent, data-driven systems. Allan speaks on digital innovation, urban technology, and the future of connected infrastructure, bridging technology with practical implementation.

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Trained as an architect, I found my calling in digital design and went on to earn a postgraduate certificate (CAS) in BIM coordination. Today I build tools that automate design work in ArchiCAD, from code compliance checks to apartment layout and parametric façade generators. I’m a firm believer that AI should give architects more time to actually design, which is why I co-lead our firm’s AI initiative and bring it into our everyday project work.

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Matt Morrow is the Chief Technology Officer at Rockhaven Homes, a homebuilder in metro Atlanta, where he started as a data scientist and full-stack developer. Most of his day-to-day work now focuses on leading his team to empower the entire organization to write code, not just the developers, and on designing the platform, guardrails, and AI agents that make that safe to run.

He didn't get here in a straight line. Before tech, he worked in nonprofits and ministry, brewed at a lager-focused brewery, and then opened and ran his own bar, which is where he first wrote code to fix a real operational headache. After that came software sales, freelance work, and Angular development at a startup, and eventually technology leadership at Rockhaven. He calls it a spin-off of a spin-off.

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From Dirt Road to Mental Health Priest: Turning Pain Into Purpose and Adversity Into Success

Dr. Patrice Shavone Brown is a dynamic motivational speaker, mental health leader, accomplished entrepreneur, author, and founder and CEO of Restoring Bodies and Minds LLC, a nationally accredited mental health services organization based in North Carolina.

Her extraordinary journey from poverty, single motherhood, and humble beginnings on a dirt road to becoming a successful business owner, author, and real estate investor is a powerful example of resilience, faith, determination, and personal transformation.

With more than 14 years of leadership in the mental health industry, Dr. Brown has dedicated her career to helping individuals overcome emotional challenges, identify barriers to success, establish meaningful goals, and restore their lives. Under her leadership, Restoring Bodies and Minds LLC has maintained national accreditation since 2013, providing services that promote mental wellness, recovery, personal independence, and community integration.

Beyond the mental health industry, Dr. Brown has built an impressive entrepreneurial portfolio that includes ownership of more than 15 real estate properties. She is also the author of seven books, including Secrets of a Crazy Mental Health Counselor and Restoring Bodies and Minds: By Identifying the Issues and Setting Goals. Through her writing, she explores mental health, family relationships, personal struggles, spiritual healing, and the importance of setting goals to achieve lasting success.

As a speaker, Dr. Brown combines personal storytelling, professional mental health experience, humor, authenticity, and practical strategies to inspire audiences to transform their lives. Her signature presentation, "From Dirt Road to Mental Health Priest," reveals how she overcame financial hardship, societal expectations, family challenges, and personal adversity to build a meaningful career and lasting legacy.

She is especially passionate about empowering women, single mothers, entrepreneurs, mental health professionals, and individuals who have experienced rejection, setbacks, or difficult beginnings.

Her presentations challenge audiences to move beyond survival, recognize their worth, strengthen emotional resilience, develop confidence, and take intentional steps toward personal and professional achievement.

Dr. Brown is available for keynote presentations, mental health conferences, women's leadership summits, corporate wellness events, entrepreneurship conferences, educational institutions, and community empowerment programs.

Her message is powerful and universal:

"Your past may explain where you started, but it does not have the authority to determine where you finish. Identify the issue, set the goal, and restore your life."

Dr. Patrice Shavone Brown — Credentials, Honors & Speaking Experience

Academic and Professional Credentials

Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Qualified Professional (QP) — Mental Health

Mental Health Leader and Life Transformation Coach

Founder and CEO, Restoring Bodies and Minds LLC

Leadership of a CARF International-accredited behavioral health organization

Awards, Honors and Recognition

2019 Women Worth Watching Award Winner — Healthcare Leadership

2026 P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) — Mental Health Care recognition and membership

2026 VoyageRaleigh Magazine — Featured Entrepreneur and Mental Health Leader

Recognized in a published mental health coaching industry feature

Selected Speaking Engagements

Girls Who Brunch — Guest Speaker

Everything Girls — Guest Speaker

She Rises for Women — Women's Empowerment Speaker

Fat Girls Conference — Confidence and Empowerment Speaker

The BookFest, Spring 2021 — Mental Health and Physical Wellness Panelist

Professional Accomplishments

Founder of Restoring Bodies and Minds LLC, established in 2011

Mental health service experience dating to 2003

Author of seven books

Founder of the Confident Fat Girls Movement

Entrepreneur and real estate investor with a portfolio of more than 15 properties

Areas of Speaking Expertise

Mental Health and Wellness | Women's Empowerment | Leadership | Entrepreneurship | Body Confidence | Resilience | Personal Transformation | Healing and Goal Setting

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Baudoin Kacdeu Welapinou is a civil engineer and the Director General of Junctioner Construction Engineering, bringing rigorous technical expertise and strategic leadership to the Cameroonian BTP sector. An alumnus of the National Advanced School of Public Works (ENSTP) in Yaoundé and former president of its Civil Engineering Club, he pairs a strong academic foundation with hands-on operational management—overseeing everything from complex site logistics to high-level administrative coordination. As the co-founder of Africa Research Intelligence for Sustainable Construction (ARISC), he is actively committed to integrating modern research and sustainable methodologies into traditional heavy industry

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Sam Rajamanickam, AIA, WELL AP, is a Principal at Design Collective who focuses on student housing and campus life facilities. Over 30 years, he has partnered with institutions including Marquette University, Rutgers University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Idaho and Towson University to plan and deliver student life environments that support belonging, wellness, and connection.

Sam became interested in Third Place theory while observing a persistent challenge: students living in close proximity yet feeling increasingly lonely. This paradox led him to explore how Ray Oldenburg's sociological framework could become a practical tool for housing professionals to evaluate and strengthen campus environments.

His approach emphasizes that physical design, programming, and policy must work together as an integrated system. As a WELL Accredited Professional, he brings wellness expertise to creating spaces that serve all students, with particular attention to equity, accessibility, and psychological safety—empowering housing officers to audit existing spaces and intentionally design environments where students naturally connect.

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At the helm of Ideaforage Innovations, my journey as Founder and CEO has been dedicated to merging education with cutting-edge gaming technology under the Toynik brand. With a focus on XR my team and I strive to revolutionize learning experiences through our diverse product suite,. We're on a mission to touch the lives of kinesthetic learners globally, aiming to reach 5% with our innovative Board Games and AR Based Puzzle As a Leader my focus is to demonstrate empathetic openness, introspective intelligence, amplified resilience and empowering innovation

My dual role as Founder and Design Consultant at N6 Designs harnesses my urban design expertise. We're committed to dreaming up spaces that resonate with clients' aspirations while integrating sustainable technology like VR for an immersive planning journey. With over 50 projects designed and executed, I lead by setting a visionary strategy, fostering a growth-driven culture, and driving the organizational mission forward.

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Kristin Kautz, FSMPS, CPSM
AI Strategist | Consultant | Speaker | Trainer
Kristin Kautz is a nationally recognized expert in artificial intelligence strategy and digital transformation, with a deep understanding of its implications for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. As a Fellow of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (FSMPS) and a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), she has spent her career at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and industry leadership.
She specializes in AI education, change management, and strategic implementation (AI First Steps), helping firms navigate both the opportunities and challenges AI presents. Her Minds & Machines symposiums, AI IQ Community, and AI consulting services are designed to equip firms with the knowledge and frameworks they need to integrate AI effectively and competitively.
Kristin is known for her no-nonsense, direct, insightful approach—cutting through the hype to deliver practical, industry-specific strategies. Her work goes beyond tools and trends; she also focuses on the bigger operational shifts AI is bringing to firms, from decision-making and workforce transformation to contracts and value differentiators.
With a true talent for making complex topics accessible and actionable, Kristin's techno-optimism will inspire you to think critically, act now, and stay ahead in this new era of AI-driven business.

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J. Michael Robison is a senior real estate executive, entrepreneur, and civic leader with decades of experience building and guiding large-scale operating companies. His career reflects a consistent focus on structure, accountability, and long-term performance. He serves as Managing Partner of Robison Real Estate Holdings, LLC, and is the Founder, Chairman, and retired Chief Executive Officer of Lanier Parking Holdings. He is also the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ackceptional.com, continuing his involvement in service-focused business initiatives.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Finance from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His academic background provided a strong foundation in business operations and financial decision-making. Just as important, his education connected him to Atlanta’s business and civic ecosystem, where he later built companies and served in leadership roles across multiple institutions.

The most significant chapter of Michael Robison's professional career is his role as Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Lanier Parking Holdings. Under his leadership, Lanier Parking Holdings grew into a central parking management and transportation services company operating across the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization expanded steadily by emphasizing operational consistency, service quality, and scalable systems.

During his tenure, Lanier expanded into a central parking management platform operating more than 400 properties in 50 cities across the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company oversaw approximately $15 billion in assets under management and generated about $140 million in annual management fee income. At the time of his retirement as CEO, the company managed more than 400 properties across 50 cities. It reached approximately $15 billion in assets under management while generating roughly $140 million in annual management fee income.

Mr. Robison’s leadership period was marked by sustained growth and the professionalization of parking management as a service industry. Lanier Parking Holdings received recognition for its operating performance, including inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Companies. Georgia Trend Magazine recognized the company as one of the top 40 Fastest-Growing Companies, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution recognized it as one of the top 40 Fastest-Growing Companies and one of the top 100 Private Companies.

Following his retirement as Chief Executive Officer, he continued to serve as Chairman of Lanier Parking Holdings, focusing on governance, executive mentorship, and long-term strategy. Alongside his business leadership, J. Michael Robison has remained active in civic leadership, serving as a chairman with the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Transit Subcommittee, the Metro Chamber Commuter Rail Task Force, the Georgia Gaming Research Alliance, and Atlanta Streetcar, Inc.

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Clara Arroyave is a bilingual keynote speaker with 15+ years at the intersection of real estate investment, coliving innovation, capital raising, and women’s leadership — bringing hard-won insights to stages across the US and Latin America.
MBA from Hult Business School

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Jennifer Abernathy-Felix is a creative problem-solver and curious visionary with broad and diverse professional and personal experiences. With degrees in Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Business Administration, Jennifer’s career is "less ladder, more Swiss Army knife."

Inspired by moving across 3 countries and 6 U.S. states, plus pursuing 3 degrees and over 15 certificates, she brings a global and inquisitive lens to every interaction. In her career, She has led human-centered transformation across industries and design specializations, proving that a design mindset is the ultimate tool to influencing change. In her personal life, she’s spent over a decade working to accept the long-term mental health issues brought on after a traumatizing car accident.

Jennifer’s path has been shaped by a deep commitment to understanding human behavior, organizational dynamics, and the transformative power of psychological safety. She believes that the strongest outcomes are born at the intersection of Design, Business, and People. Her mission is to help build healthy workplace cultures where curiosity leads to breakthrough innovation and execution is built on a foundation of clarity, empathy, and range.

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Juliana has held only one job in her career and life, the one she currently holds as CEO of Priority Architectural Graphics, a manufacturer of custom high end architectural signage. She founded the company in 1995 right out of college and has organically grown and nurtured it for over thirty years.

Today, Priority Architectural Graphics designs, builds and installs some of the most iconic signs and brands in California.

Juliana was honored as a “Most Influential Woman in Business” by the San Francisco Business Times in 2026 and “Small Business of the Year” by the State of CA in 2019 among many other recognitions.

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