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

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... Show more

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.

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 ladd... Show more

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.

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 organic... Show more

Ashley Thomas III is President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the nation’s oldest Black professional trade organization, founded in 1947 to expand access to homeownership and economic opportunity for Black Americans. A nationally recognized housing leader, Housing Policy & Wealth Equity Strategist, and 2026 Inman Power Player Award recipient, Ashley is leading a bold, solutions-driven movement to close the racial homeownership and wealth gaps.

With more than 25 years of experience in the real estate and mortgage industries, Ashley serves as Broker/Owner of LA Top Broker, Inc., where he has built a high-performing firm grounded in integrity, results, and community impact. His work extends beyond transactions, he is committed to positioning homeownership as a strategic wealth-building tool and a foundation for long-term economic stability.

As President of NAREB, Ashley advances a national framework centered on three pillars: Advocacy, Affordability, and Access. He operates at the intersection of housing policy, capital access, and economic empowerment, mobilizing more than 110 local boards nationwide to influence legislation, expand credit access, strengthen minority-owned brokerages, and create scalable pathways to sustainable homeownership.

A sought-after national speaker, Ashley challenges institutions to move beyond intent toward measurable outcomes. His message is clear: ownership drives power, policy shapes opportunity, and wealth equity must be intentional. Through strategic partnerships and national advocacy, he continues to advance systemic solutions designed to expand prosperity for this generation and the next.

Ashley Thomas III is President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the nation’s oldest Black professional trade organization, founded in 1947 to expand access to homeownership and economic opportunity for Black Americans. A na... Show more

Dina Mitchell, PCC, is an executive coach and NLP Master Practitioner for high-achieving women in business and real estate. Her work is nervous system reset and identity coaching through menopause: NLP and Mental & Emotional Release® for women who built a career on performing and are ready to come back to themselves. She is the founder of The Thrive Partnership and the Unapologetic Menopause community, with 25+ years in real estate sales and leadership and 5,000+ coaching hours. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee; works virtually with clients across the US, alongside their medical care.

Speaking topics: menopause and identity at work; nervous system reset for women leaders; leadership for women business owners; the Reclaim Pathway; women in real estate.

Dina Mitchell, PCC, is an executive coach and NLP Master Practitioner for high-achieving women in business and real estate. Her work is nervous system reset and identity coaching through menopause: NLP and Mental & Emotional Release® for women who bu... Show more

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.

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 par... Show more

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

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 Bo... Show more

Raphael (Rafi) Toledano is the Founder & CEO of Sorrento Property Group (https://sorrentoprop.com), a New York-based multifamily real estate investment firm he founded in 2019. Under his leadership, Sorrento has completed $1.4 billion in acquisitions across 13 states, totaling 4,000+ units, with a focus on garden-style communities of 150+ apartments.

Raphael began his career in 2012 as a real estate broker at Weissman Realty in New York City, then managed multifamily investments for a private family office in Manhattan before founding Sorrento. He speaks on multifamily investing, negotiation, entrepreneurship and building a real estate business from the ground up.

Investing in multifamily. Building communities.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-rafi-toledano

Raphael (Rafi) Toledano is the Founder & CEO of Sorrento Property Group (https://sorrentoprop.com), a New York-based multifamily real estate investment firm he founded in 2019. Under his leadership, Sorrento has completed $1.4 billion in acquisitions... Show more

Highly creative engineer with 5+ years of onsite field and office experience in the construction industry with a master’s degree in construction management, bachelor’s in construction/civil engineering and diploma in civil engineering from reputed university. Having top- level experience of working in oil & gas, underground reservoir, commercial & residential building projects. Broad knowledge and success in both academic and field environment with experience of working at both national and international firms. Passionate about pre and post construction works.

Civil Engineer specializing in Bridge Maintenance, Traffic Safety, Construction Inspection, and Contract Compliance for State and Federal Infrastructure Projects. Expert in ensuring structural integrity, material compliance, and contract adherence for large-scale bridge maintenance projects. Skilled in monitoring construction progress, conducting thorough inspections, and preparing quality estimates to align with MassDOT standards.

A leader in utilizing advanced project management systems like RMS-360, recommending repair strategies based on field conditions, and ensuring timely and efficient completion of infrastructure projects to enhance public safety and transportation reliability.

Highly creative engineer with 5+ years of onsite field and office experience in the construction industry with a master’s degree in construction management, bachelor’s in construction/civil engineering and diploma in civil engineering from reputed un... Show more

Linda leads planning and design projects to deliver sustainable outcomes and positive climate impacts in the built environment for Arup. She brings over 18 years of experience in climate responsive, high-performance projects to the role with her detailed knowledge of progressive green/energy codes, greenhouse gas accounting, renewable energy procurement, building rating systems, and decarbonization solutions. Her technical expertise is best leveraged to guide projects through interactive thought leadership workshops to influence high-quality decision making.

Linda leads planning and design projects to deliver sustainable outcomes and positive climate impacts in the built environment for Arup. She brings over 18 years of experience in climate responsive, high-performance projects to the role with her deta... Show more

Matt Brubaker is an Architect and Energy Manager with 27-years of experience in building systems design and energy efficiency planning and implementation. Matt has served as the Campus Energy Manager at SUNY Cortland for twelve years. Most recently, Matt is serving as the SUNY Cortland Chief Sustainability Officer adding more reporting to his current roles and supporting SUNY Cortland’s Energy Master Plan efforts with a goal of 85% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040. In Matt's spare time, he is trying to grow something to eat, or climb with his family in Central New York.

Matt Brubaker is an Architect and Energy Manager with 27-years of experience in building systems design and energy efficiency planning and implementation. Matt has served as the Campus Energy Manager at SUNY Cortland for twelve years. Most recently,... Show more

Christian K. Karl is a creative visionary who is committed to shaping education in the digital age. As a researcher and lecturer at the University of Duisburg-Essen, he combines academic expertise with innovative approaches to rethink education and digitalization.

With his extensive experience in research and practice, he has designed numerous projects, publications, and interactive workshops that present complex topics such as digital transformation in an accessible and practical way. His combination of academia, practice, and creativity inspires others to actively transform education.

Christian K. Karl is a creative visionary who is committed to shaping education in the digital age. As a researcher and lecturer at the University of Duisburg-Essen, he combines academic expertise with innovative approaches to rethink education and d... Show more

Greta Demikytė is the CPO at SOFT4Spaces, solution for the property management industry. With a background in real estate and years of experience working across product, sales, consulting and strategy, she sits at the intersection of technology and the people who actually have to use it.

A self-confessed latecomer to AI, Greta started experimenting with it in her everyday work and quickly discovered that the most interesting use cases weren’t necessarily technical. Today, she uses AI across product development, customer work, sales and leadership, constantly testing where it can make everyday work smarter, faster and, ideally, less boring.

Greta Demikytė is the CPO at SOFT4Spaces, solution for the property management industry. With a background in real estate and years of experience working across product, sales, consulting and strategy, she sits at the intersection of technology and t... Show more

Yaeunda “Yonda” Pou-Williams is the Founder of Silver ADU Collective, a premium advisory and consulting firm focused on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development, multigenerational housing solutions, compliance, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. She is also Founder and CEO of ON Genius Room, where she has built a full ecosystem including the Genius Room School (offering RWA real estate certification courses and social audio academy), livestreams, X Spaces, and AI-powered tools for leaders. As a heart centered leadership, she advances tokenized real estate frameworks.

With over 3,000 hours of livestream, social audio, and conference experience, Yonda is a recognized host and educator in the Web3 and policy space. A 2026 Delegate for Women of Color in Blockchain and 2025 Unstoppable Women in Web3 and AI recipient, she specializes in compliant RWA strategies, policy engagement with SEC/CFTC/Congress, and practical blockchain applications that unlock senior-held home equity for sandwich-generation families. Based in the DMV region, she is currently exploring Injective for tokenized ADU and multigenerational housing models.

Yaeunda “Yonda” Pou-Williams is the Founder of Silver ADU Collective, a premium advisory and consulting firm focused on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development, multigenerational housing solutions, compliance, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenizatio... Show more

Ashwin Tahiliani is an Architect-Urban Designer by qualification, storyteller by passion and a founder by the pandemic!
In his previous life, he helped plan walkable neighbourhoods, a Ladakhi university and revival of urban lakes. But then the pandemic hit… and his projects went kaput :( With work at a standstill, he started on a journey called 'ATLASkeeda' - with a mission to tell stories from India and the world everyday.
Today, ATLASkeeda has evolved into a design studio, and with his team, he helps brands and people tell stories visually.
Funny, he was once introduced as a "drawer!"

Ashwin Tahiliani is an Architect-Urban Designer by qualification, storyteller by passion and a founder by the pandemic! In his previous life, he helped plan walkable neighbourhoods, a Ladakhi university and revival of urban lakes. But then the pande... Show more

Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for millions of square feet a year.

Using his Frictionless Framework™, he’s helped his clients uncover and implement innovative solutions and overcome barriers and obstacles holding back their ideas.

His work has been featured in: Time, Newsweek, Metropolis, Dwell, Fast Company, Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal; and on-air in: Fox News, HGTV, The Sundance Channel and PBS.

Eric is the author of 12 books, including "Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies” and "Circular Economy for Dummies." In 2012, he was named one of the 25 "Best Green Architecture Firms" in the US, and one of the "Top 10 Most Influential Green Architects." In 2017, he was named one of Build's American Architecture Top 25. He’s one of the 2021 Environment + Energy Leaders and in 2024, he was named the Net Zero Trailblazer for Innovation. He holds a prestigious LEED Fellow award from the US Green Building Council.

Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for ... Show more

Tejsingh Rana, PE is a Licensed Civil Engineer and Project Manager at Highway Studio LLC with over 18 years of transportation, highway design, and project management experience working on major infrastructure projects in Florida and Georgia. He is an expert in 3D Infrastructure Design/ Delivery and has completed numerous projects using 3D Design and Delivery. He is a member/adviser of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) – American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Statewide Production Subcommittee and chair of the 3D Training task team, helping FDOT achieve their mission of high-quality design through 3D Implementation and Next Generation Plans Delivery. He is also an ACEC FDOT Connect Instructor and does workshops on courses like 3D Design and Modeling, Digital delivery and Review, Bentley OpenRoads Technology, etc., throughout Florida.

He has a master’s degree from the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Tej enjoys sharing his expertise and mentoring younger engineers. He is the President of FES Miami Chapter and helps in serving the local community and promoting the importance of the engineering profession through events and scholarships. He is also a Board Member of the Miami-Dade County Public School (M-DCPS) STEM Advisory Board and South Florida Construction Career Days. He promotes and practices a positive state of mind and volunteers his time in conducting mental health and wellness sessions, along with teaching meditation at workplaces. He loves being close to nature and enjoys spending time in parks and on beaches.

Specialties: Transportation/Highway Design, Project Management, 3D Infrastructure Design and Implementation, Digital Delivery Review, FDOT Connect Instructor, Civil Engineering, Transportation planning & economics, Travel Demand Modeling, Crash analysis, Multi-modal analysis, Student and Professional Development, Mental Health

Tejsingh Rana, PE is a Licensed Civil Engineer and Project Manager at Highway Studio LLC with over 18 years of transportation, highway design, and project management experience working on major infrastructure projects in Florida and Georgia. He is an... Show more

Integrating skills in architecture and urban design, Ben helps institutions shape forward-looking visions that optimize the campus as a place of discovery. Ben leads Goody Clancy’s higher education planning practice, drawing on extensive expertise from award-winning projects in campus planning, urban design, and architectural design. Ben excels in engaging with campus and community stakeholders to generate broad support for planning initiatives. He skillfully integrates concepts from placemaking and pedagogy to housing and transportation, creating transformative plans recognized by organizations like the Society for College and University Planning, American Planning Association, and Congress for the New Urbanism.

Integrating skills in architecture and urban design, Ben helps institutions shape forward-looking visions that optimize the campus as a place of discovery. Ben leads Goody Clancy’s higher education planning practice, drawing on extensive expertise fr... Show more

Priyank Niravkumar Vekaria is a licensed professional engineer with over nine years of experience designing and executing resilient HVAC systems for mission-critical and commercial facilities. He currently serves as a mechanical field engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Columbus, Ohio, where he acts as the engineering point of contact for regional leased and owned data centers, supporting operational break-fix issues, leading root cause analyses, and designing capacity retrofit projects for next-generation facilities.
At AWS, Priyank has delivered several high-impact engineering solutions across the AMER data center fleet. He led a feasibility study that unblocked 17 MW of IT capacity through a mechanical load transfer strategy, without requiring cooling capacity upgrades. He also piloted the "Inside Air Reference" project, a first-of-its-kind solution to stabilize differential pressure fluctuations, which was subsequently adopted for future data centers. Other initiatives include the "AHU Capacity Reclaim" program, targeting 124 MW of additional IT capacity fleet-wide, a fleet-wide AHU corrosion remediation affecting 68% of units from one manufacturer, and standardized AHU sequencing that saved 2 million gallons of water in the Columbus region.
Prior to AWS, Priyank spent four years as a mechanical engineer at Interface Engineering in San Francisco, where he designed HVAC systems for a wide range of commercial and institutional projects, including university dining facilities, medical office buildings, K-12 schools, VRF-based performing arts venues, and large residential communities, carrying projects from conceptual design through construction administration.
Priyank holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University. He is a licensed professional engineer in the State of California and a LEED Green Associate.

Priyank Niravkumar Vekaria is a licensed professional engineer with over nine years of experience designing and executing resilient HVAC systems for mission-critical and commercial facilities. He currently serves as a mechanical field engineer at Ama... Show more

Kameron Schram is the Founder and President of Cleo Builders, a multimillion-dollar construction company serving the Greater Austin area and Texas Hill Country. At just 26, she took a leap of faith and launched her company in one of the most male-dominated industries, generating over $1 million in revenue in her first year.

Recognized as the Austin Business Journal's 2026 Women in Business Rising Star, Kameron's journey to entrepreneurship was anything but traditional. From overcoming addiction and personal adversity to becoming an award-winning business owner before 30, her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and betting on yourself.

Today, Kameron is passionate about empowering women to challenge expectations, recognize their potential, and create opportunities rather than wait for them. Through her Be Unhireable platform, she encourages women to take calculated risks, pursue financial independence, and build lives on their own terms.

Kameron Schram is the Founder and President of Cleo Builders, a multimillion-dollar construction company serving the Greater Austin area and Texas Hill Country. At just 26, she took a leap of faith and launched her company in one of the most male-dom... Show more

Siddhartha Erelli is a construction engineer who sits where field execution meets digital innovation. An alumnus of California State University, Fresno, he is a Field Engineer II at Flatiron Construction. There he leads daily field operations on a fast-paced, mission-critical data center project, coordinating subcontractors, craft labor, superintendents and suppliers to keep production, safety and schedule on track.
His field experience spans heavy civil infrastructure and mission-critical construction. Throughout his career, he has contributed to projects including Project Domino, UAL RAPP, DEN Tanks & Valves, Ackerman Creek Bridge Replacement, and CV Link Bike Path. Across these projects, he has coordinated multiple subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders simultaneously in fast-paced environments, managed material procurement, resolved field conflicts, and tracked cost and installation progress to support safe, efficient execution. On those projects, he cut RFI, submittal, and change-order turnaround by about 15% and built automated Excel-based tracking tools that reduced manual reporting by 25%, all while contributing to a zero-incident safety record. Earlier, as a field engineer intern at Flatiron, he supported QA/QC and field coordination on High-Speed Rail Segment 1 and its precast yard.
Siddhartha brings the same data-driven approach to his research. His work covers digital twins, AI-powered predictive analytics, construction cost forecasting, and financial transparency, with papers submitted to international venues including ACS 2025, the ICCRIP 2025 proceedings (Springer Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering), and IIPEM 2025.
He holds an M.S. in Construction Management and Technology from Fresno State, earned with a 3.9 GPA, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from GITAM. During graduate school, he received the CMAA Northern California CM Scholarship Award, the Rising CM Individual Scholarship, the Edison International Research Award, the Robert & Norma Craig Graduate Scholarship Award, and the Dean’s Scholarship.

Siddhartha Erelli is a construction engineer who sits where field execution meets digital innovation. An alumnus of California State University, Fresno, he is a Field Engineer II at Flatiron Construction. There he leads daily field operations on a fa... Show more

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

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 ... Show more

Jenny Tate is a licensed mortgage agent in Burlington, Ontario (FSRA M22002086, brokerage Tango Financial FSRA 13691). She helps first-time buyers, growing families and self-employed clients across Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton and the GTA find the right mortgage for purchases, renewals and refinances, with clear advice and access to many lenders.

Jenny Tate is a licensed mortgage agent in Burlington, Ontario (FSRA M22002086, brokerage Tango Financial FSRA 13691). She helps first-time buyers, growing families and self-employed clients across Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton and the GTA find the ... Show more

Mohak Chauhan is a real estate development and construction leader with over a decade of experience delivering mission-driven housing and redevelopment projects. He serves as Director of Construction and Redevelopment at Hilltop Alliance, where he leads real estate development, finance, construction management, and compliance for complex, community-centered projects across Pittsburgh’s Hilltop neighborhoods. A Carnegie Mellon University alumnus, Mohak brings a strong technical and financial foundation to his work, navigating layered funding structures such as LIHTC, PHFA PHARE, FHLB AHP, and URA programs. His work is grounded in advancing affordable homeownership, equitable neighborhood revitalization, and effective public–private partnerships that create lasting community impact.

Mohak Chauhan is a real estate development and construction leader with over a decade of experience delivering mission-driven housing and redevelopment projects. He serves as Director of Construction and Redevelopment at Hilltop Alliance, where he le... Show more

Randy Finch of Sarasota is a roofing contractor, business owner, and former Marine whose life reflects service, discipline, and long-term commitment to skilled work. Based in Florida, he has built his career through direct experience, steady effort, and a practical understanding of responsibility. His path includes military service, many years in the roofing field, business leadership, and technical work related to legal disputes. Across each stage of that path, he has remained focused on doing useful work, meeting obligations, and earning trust through actions rather than promises.

Randy Finch spent his early years in the community where he was raised and completed his education before graduating from high school. After that, he chose to enlist in the Marine Corps during Operation Iraqi Freedom and served in frontline combat roles. That kind of service demanded mental toughness, discipline, and the ability to act under pressure. The experience shaped how he viewed duty, teamwork, and sacrifice, and it gave him habits that continued to guide him after he returned to civilian life.

Randy Finch entered the roofing industry after completing military service and began learning the trade through direct, hands-on work. Over approximately 18 years, he developed a broad knowledge of residential and commercial roofing systems by working in real job conditions and gaining experience from the ground up. He became familiar with installation methods, repair work, materials, and structural assessment. Those years gave him a solid base in the field and helped him understand the level of care and consistency required to produce dependable roofing work.

Randy Matthew Finch from Sarasota also benefited from spending years working for established roofing companies before starting his own business. That experience allowed him to see how successful operations depend on more than technical skill alone. He learned how teams are organized, how projects are scheduled, how customer relationships are maintained, and how business decisions affect the quality of work. By observing those processes closely, he developed a broader view of the industry and gained the practical understanding needed to lead others and manage responsibilities well.

Randy Finch eventually decided to build a company based on the experience he had gained over many years in the field. He founded his own roofing business and has led it for 6 years, focusing on reliable service and sound operations. Running a company in this industry requires carefully estimating jobs, managing crews and subcontractors, meeting code requirements, controlling costs, and maintaining customer trust. He has taken on those responsibilities with a steady approach shaped by experience rather than image.

Randy Finch has also earned respect for the depth of his knowledge in matters that go beyond routine roofing projects. He has served as a roofing expert in construction litigation, providing technical analysis and deposition testimony when disputes require informed professional judgment. That type of work calls for careful review of evidence, objective thinking, and the ability to explain findings clearly in formal settings. His involvement in those matters shows that his judgment has been trusted in situations where accuracy and clarity are especially important.

Sarasota native Randy Matthew Finch has received professional recognition that reflects consistent standards in his work. Among those accomplishments is GAF Master Elite certification, a distinction awarded to only a small percentage of roofing contractors in the United States. He has also achieved Gold-level distinction in that program, reflecting strong performance in installation and customer service. These recognitions are meaningful because they point to verified standards rather than self-promotion, and they support the reputation he has built through experience, reliability, and attention to quality.

Randy Finch approaches both work and daily life with values shaped by faith, honesty, and service. As a Christian, he seeks to apply those beliefs in practical ways through his leadership, personal conduct, and interactions with others. He has also remained committed to the wider community by supporting the local sheriff’s department and contributing to Starlink-supported search-and-rescue operations in the county. Taken together, his military service, trade experience, business leadership, and community involvement reflect a life centered on responsibility, humility, and steady contribution.

Randy Finch of Sarasota is a roofing contractor, business owner, and former Marine whose life reflects service, discipline, and long-term commitment to skilled work. Based in Florida, he has built his career through direct experience, steady effort, ... Show more

For Adam Adler, building a career has always been a gradual process, one shaped by steady learning, consistent effort, and a commitment to seeing projects through. Now based in Charleston as an entrepreneur and investor, he leads The Adler Fund, a private equity group investing in sustainable development, technology, real estate, and high-growth startups. His trajectory shows how experience across different fields can be combined into a thoughtful long-term vision.

Adam’s earliest foundation came from competitive tennis. As a young player, he trained at the Rick Macci Tennis Academy in South Florida, where structure and repetition were central to daily life. His dedication earned him a scholarship to the University of South Carolina, where he balanced the demands of NCAA athletics with a double major in Sports & Entertainment Management and Business. He graduated with honors in 2007. The expectations placed on him as a student-athlete helped shape his discipline, resilience, and ability to handle pressure, qualities he leaned on heavily in his later ventures.

Entrepreneurship first entered Adam’s life while he was still in college. At USC, he co-founded Ultimate Social Networking Inc. and Ultimate College Model, which became the first digitally native modeling network. These initial projects gave him an understanding of early-stage technology, online engagement, and the challenges of building communities in the digital space. They also sparked his interest in how emerging technologies could reshape traditional industries.

After completing college, Adam transitioned into the biotech space. He gathered a team of molecular scientists, including several who had previously served as biochemists at Merck and Amgen, to launch Fuse Science. The company built a 30k sq. ft. FDA- and cGMP-certified facility in Oxnard, California, which housed its headquarters and lab operations. As CEO, he oversaw the development of a nutrient delivery system that uses sublingual, buccal, and transdermal absorption to bypass digestion and enable faster nutrient uptake than capsules. During the company’s early phase, he self-funded operations, secured valuable intellectual property, and assembled a leadership group with Fortune 25 backgrounds. He then expanded the company’s visibility by partnering with distinguished athletes, including Tiger Woods, Andy Murray, David Ortiz, Jose Bautista, Tyson Chandler, Paul Pierce, Andre Ward, and Paul Rodriguez. With support from Daymond John, Fuse Science scaled rapidly, rising from an approximate valuation of $500k to more than $100M.

Alongside entrepreneurship, Adam built a presence in professional poker. Over the years, he reached several final tables at World Series of Poker events and achieved multiple deep runs in major World Poker Tour tournaments. His appearance at the televised final table of the 2022 WPT Championship demonstrated his ability to make disciplined, strategic decisions under high pressure. His experience in high-stakes cash games sharpened his risk assessment and patience, skills that closely reflect his investment philosophy.

The Adler Fund emerged from Adam’s desire to bring together his interests and experiences across multiple industries. Headquartered in Charleston, the firm invests in AI, real estate development, and emerging companies. As Managing Partner, he remains actively involved in evaluating opportunities, shaping strategies, and supporting founders.

In real estate, he focuses on sustainable development across the Lowcountry, emphasizing environmental responsibility, community value, and thoughtful design. In technology, he backs founders working on meaningful advancements in biotech, cyber, and child-focused education. One such investment is Wyzly, a learn-to-earn app where children earn screen time by completing educational challenges. The idea came from his 7-year-old daughter, Isla, and reflects Adam’s interest in healthier digital habits for families.

Adam’s leadership style is grounded in clarity, involvement, and purpose. Influenced early by observing his father’s success as a day trader, he learned the importance of resilience and disciplined decision-making.

As he looks ahead, Adam plans to continue expanding The Adler Fund’s work across real estate and technology, deepen partnerships with AI-driven companies, and support founders building ventures with long-term value. His focus remains on contributing to Charleston’s growth and helping shape projects that leave a lasting impact.

For Adam Adler, building a career has always been a gradual process, one shaped by steady learning, consistent effort, and a commitment to seeing projects through. Now based in Charleston as an entrepreneur and investor, he leads The Adler Fund, a pr... Show more

CPO at Magma, a Web3 platform pioneering real-world asset digitization in the real estate sector. I invented the Digital Twin Token (DTT®) concept and lead end-to-end product strategy — from roadmap to client onboarding — while driving go-to-market, partnerships, and international expansion across France, UAE, and Miami.
With a background spanning product, marketing, and digital strategy (Dentsu, Omnicom), I specialize in making complex blockchain topics — tokenization, smart contracts, on-chain data — legible and actionable for traditional industries. I've spoken and participated in panels at Paris Blockchain Week, Finance Innovation, BIM World, MIPIM, and the Miami Digital Real Estate Summit.
I speak at the intersection of Web3, proptech, and product strategy.

CPO at Magma, a Web3 platform pioneering real-world asset digitization in the real estate sector. I invented the Digital Twin Token (DTT®) concept and lead end-to-end product strategy — from roadmap to client onboarding — while driving go-to-market, ... Show more

Sr. Principal Software Engineer and VP of Engineering at Green Dot Corporation (NASDAQ: GDOT), directing a $10M+ financial systems transformation serving 200MM+ accounts. Managing projects involving 100+ cross-functional team members across 8 divisions.

Master's degree in Accounting & Audit from Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics. 15+ years leading large-scale financial platform modernization at Green Dot, Verizon ($11B revenue), Microsoft (Dynamics CRM), and Telenor ($110B, 7 companies, 8 countries).

Founder of Estate Deals Club (estatedeals.club) — a data-driven real estate investment platform applying enterprise-grade AI and analytics to off-market deal sourcing.

Certified Executive Member at Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square. C# Corner Most Valuable Professional & Gold Member (rank #414, 183k+ article views). Published author with 22+ articles on enterprise engineering across C# Corner, HackerNoon, and Medium. Tech instructor at OTUS with 9,700+ graduates across 4 courses. Awards judge for Globee® and Stevie® Business Awards. Judge & mentor at 25+ hackathons including HackHarvard, LA Hacks, and SF Hacks.

Sr. Principal Software Engineer and VP of Engineering at Green Dot Corporation (NASDAQ: GDOT), directing a $10M+ financial systems transformation serving 200MM+ accounts. Managing projects involving 100+ cross-functional team members across 8 divisio... Show more

Alexandria Reed is the Founder of The Elevate Collection, a curated professional ecosystem serving leaders across sports, entertainment, real estate, and business. Her work focuses on designing high-trust environments that convert connection into measurable opportunity.

She specializes in strategic proximity — helping high-performing professionals build reputation, influence, and long-term professional capital through intentional community design. Through moderated conversations, curated events, and structured relationship architecture, she has built multi-city networks that drive partnerships, referrals, and sustainable growth.

Alexandria speaks and moderates on ecosystem building, leadership in high-performance environments, and the systems behind meaningful professional advancement.

Alexandria Reed is the Founder of The Elevate Collection, a curated professional ecosystem serving leaders across sports, entertainment, real estate, and business. Her work focuses on designing high-trust environments that convert connection into mea... Show more

A dedicated Senior Solutions Architect & Staff Engineer with a proven ability to lead projects and drive software development initiatives. I thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging my strong technical skills, deep product knowledge and collaborative approach to drive innovation and deliver composable and impactful solutions.

A dedicated Senior Solutions Architect & Staff Engineer with a proven ability to lead projects and drive software development initiatives. I thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging my strong technical skills, deep product knowledge and collaborati... Show more