Hey there! I'm Catherine Jones, CEO and Transaction Coach at Zuzi Strategies, where I guide clients through high-stakes transactions as a coach, business advisor, and mentor all rolled into one. With over 25 years of experience navigating complex deals, I've been involved in transactions exceeding $72 billion. From debt restructuring with two restraining orders blocking the deal to managing transactions during a coup and counter-revolt, I've even closed deals while governments were in complete turmoil!

My career has spanned the globe, dealing with everything from managing transactions during political upheavals to assessing how deal disclosures might impact presidential elections in an island nation. I'm fluent in Spanish and interned on the Supreme Court of Argentina. And if you think US deals are wild, try negotiating international transactions while governments are in turmoil!

I've recently transitioned to transaction coaching, recognizing that much of my time was spent delving into the psychology of deals. I was even called an "expensive therapist" by a legal client! I serve as a sounding board and advisor to clients going through the emotional roller coaster of high-stakes transactions, keeping my clients true to their end goals and values in that chaos.

Now, I'm thrilled to share my expertise with you. Join me at "Unlocking Your Startup Toolbox: Mastering the Mix of Funding Tools for Success" in the Money Track, where I'll explain the variety of funding options available to startups (it's not just loans and VCs) and how to navigate the funding maze, drawing from my own wild deal experiences and those of others. Let's explore actionable insights together and pave the way for your startup's success.

And don't miss me in the Fun Track at "The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Challenge: Pivot, Balance, Succeed" where we'll put entrepreneurial skills to the test in a completely different way!

Oh, and when I'm not coaching clients through transformational deals, you can find me exploring the Western Slope, capturing moments through my lens, or lost in a good book. Let's connect, learn, and thrive together in Colorado's vibrant startup community!

Hey there! I'm Catherine Jones, CEO and Transaction Coach at Zuzi Strategies, where I guide clients through high-stakes transactions as a coach, business advisor, and mentor all rolled into one. With over 25 years of experience navigating complex dea... Show more

Bahar is a Flutter developer and co-founder at Altogether startup, a pioneering law tech platform designed to serve persons with disabilities. With a passion for inclusive design and innovation, Bahar played a pivotal role in leading her team to victory as the 1st place winner at the Global BeChangeMaker 2023 Competition held in Dublin, Ireland organized by WorldSkills and HP Foundation. Drawing on her extensive experience, Bahar has actively collaborated with persons with disabilities to identify and address accessibility challenges within Flutter applications. Through direct engagement and rigorous testing, she has managed to enhance accessibility and ensure adherence to legal compliance guidelines. Furthermore, Bahar also has a background in legal compliance complementing her technical expertise.

Bahar is a Flutter developer and co-founder at Altogether startup, a pioneering law tech platform designed to serve persons with disabilities. With a passion for inclusive design and innovation, Bahar played a pivotal role in leading her team to vict... Show more

Angela Bing Victorio, a seasoned technical lead with over 20 years of software development experience. She specializes in cloud migrations, micro-services architecture, CI/CD pipelines and creating efficient and scalable solutions for complex business needs. Angela has extensive industrial experience in systems for airline operations, financial industry, services and applications for passenger travel , distributed control systems for power plants, and social networking startups.

Angela Bing Victorio, a seasoned technical lead with over 20 years of software development experience. She specializes in cloud migrations, micro-services architecture, CI/CD pipelines and creating efficient and scalable solutions for complex busines... Show more

Shelley Bosworth is an International Business Mindset Coach and keynote speaker with over 25 years of corporate leadership experience across renowned retail and hospitality brands. Shelley took a bold leap, launching her coaching business during a global pandemic. Based in Dubai, she has since grown her practice, empowering hundreds of individuals to overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and limiting beliefs. Shelley specialises in working with women who have bold goals, but real lives to master their mindset and achieve their goals in life and business.
Known for her high-energy, authentic, and no-nonsense approach, Shelley inspires audiences to take courageous action, proving that with the right mindset, success is within reach for everyone.

Shelley Bosworth is an International Business Mindset Coach and keynote speaker with over 25 years of corporate leadership experience across renowned retail and hospitality brands. Shelley took a bold leap, launching her coaching business during a gl... Show more

Ugochukwu Onyeka is a firm believer in open source. He holds a PhD in Sustainability Accounting and has consulted for governments, blue-chip companies and non-profits on issues like forecasting, strategic planning and financial modelling. He serves on the community council of sktime and is also an advisor at the German Centre for Open Source AI software.

Ugochukwu Onyeka is a firm believer in open source. He holds a PhD in Sustainability Accounting and has consulted for governments, blue-chip companies and non-profits on issues like forecasting, strategic planning and financial modelling. He serves o... Show more

Soy una Agilista en pleno desarrollo, con un recorrido profesional que cruza varios mundos: gestión de proyectos, coaching de equipos, liderazgo comercial y acompañamiento en procesos de cambio. Empecé mi camino en roles más tradicionales como Project Manager y ejecutiva comercial, pero fue el coaching ontológico y el mindset ágil lo que me transformó como profesional y como persona.

Hace más de 5 años acompaño equipos en contextos complejos —desde IT industrial hasta entornos de innovación— buscando siempre lo mismo: que las personas se sientan parte, que los procesos tengan sentido y que el cambio sea posible sin perder lo humano en el camino.

Soy una Agilista en pleno desarrollo, con un recorrido profesional que cruza varios mundos: gestión de proyectos, coaching de equipos, liderazgo comercial y acompañamiento en procesos de cambio. Empecé mi camino en roles más tradicionales como Projec... Show more

I'm Bruno, aka Noir, an actor and web3 enthusiast.
After pass in different countries and diving into markets since 2021, I got deep into Bitcoin, DeFi, Ordinals and AI.
In 2023, I founded BitHolders Community to empower with tools new portuguese investors.
In 2024 I also founded Quintas Crypto, a weekly event en Aveiro.

I'm Bruno, aka Noir, an actor and web3 enthusiast. After pass in different countries and diving into markets since 2021, I got deep into Bitcoin, DeFi, Ordinals and AI. In 2023, I founded BitHolders Community to empower with tools new portuguese i... Show more

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides bespoke services that exceed their strategic needs to an extensive list of clientele from academia to various industries including aviation, customer service, legal, marketing, logistics, education and technology. He was named one of the first 18 global “OpenAI Experts”, an endorsement awarded and recognized formally by OpenAI. Shields' exemplary work has earned him and his Synthminds team the "Expert-Vetted" AI Consultant accolade from Upwork, a title conferred on the top 1% of the 18 million professionals on the platform.

Recognized as an accomplished strategist and speaker in the field of AI, he is also the host of the popular podcast, 'How to Talk to AI.' He has a notable presence on Promptbase.com, the premier prompt sales marketplace, where his prompts rank him amongst the top 200 worldwide.

Shields possesses an impressive academic portfolio, holding an MS in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, an MBA from the Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary, and a BS in Economics from the esteemed United States Naval Academy. His contributions to academic research, particularly in the domains of complex network science and logistics technology integration, have been published and recognized, earning him graduate certifications from both the Kegan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Naval Postgraduate School.

For more insights into his professional pursuits and areas of interest, visit https://synthminds.ai/.

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides b... Show more

Head of Design | Product Designer | Design Thinking | User Experience (UX) Coaching | System Design ~ Your Digital MacGyver a fix-it-with-a-pocketknife-and-duct-tape guy.

Head of Design | Product Designer | Design Thinking | User Experience (UX) Coaching | System Design ~ Your Digital MacGyver a fix-it-with-a-pocketknife-and-duct-tape guy. Show more

From the world's most famous Hotel Management school to becoming the Product Manager of AI at a tech unicorn, Ettore's career is nothing but diverse. A proud problem-solver and generalist, he is known to hunt down solutions from seemingly unrelated industries and finding subject matter experts to partner with to make human lives easier.

From the world's most famous Hotel Management school to becoming the Product Manager of AI at a tech unicorn, Ettore's career is nothing but diverse. A proud problem-solver and generalist, he is known to hunt down solutions from seemingly unrelated i... Show more

Hi, I’m Pooja Vazirani. I work as a Sr. UX Designer at OneTrust and am pursuing my MBA in Data-Driven Decision Making in Miami, FL. My focus has been to design human-centred, privacy-focused experiences that make complex systems feel seamless, secure, and intuitive.

Previously, I was at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where I led UX for enterprise procurement tools used by thousands of B2B customers. I have also built safety-critical interfaces at Motorola Solutions and crafted inclusive, high-impact designs for the University of Michigan Alumni Association, boosting engagement and cutting support requests by over half.

With a background in Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Science, I am passionate about using design to connect the dots between user needs, business goals, and engineering realities. Whether it’s privacy, accessibility, or feedback systems, I love solving messy problems at the intersection of data, ethics, and usability.

Outside of work, I’m a coffee lover, travel enthusiast, and mentor to early-career designers. I’m excited to be part of Agent Con and connect responsibly and creatively with people who believe in designing for the future.

Hi, I’m Pooja Vazirani. I work as a Sr. UX Designer at OneTrust and am pursuing my MBA in Data-Driven Decision Making in Miami, FL. My focus has been to design human-centred, privacy-focused experiences that make complex systems feel seamless, secure... Show more

I am a .Net programmer from Poznań. On a daily basis, I develop a system for managing thousands of hotels at Guestline, based on the latest capabilities of the Azure cloud. After work, I blog (http://michalbialecki.com), speak at conferences and record videos on YouTube. Plus I love traveling.

I am a .Net programmer from Poznań. On a daily basis, I develop a system for managing thousands of hotels at Guestline, based on the latest capabilities of the Azure cloud. After work, I blog (http://michalbialecki.com), speak at conferences and reco... Show more

Alex is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Confluent, coaching and guiding businesses across Europe on their path to adopting data in motion. His career has spanned from software development in the nuclear power industry to Mainframe engineering for a credit bureau, before moving into Presales at Splunk and Confluent. Alex is passionate about helping people not just recognise the value in their data, but the art of controlling it too. Outside of the office, he’s 52 countries into visiting The World, a STEM early-careers coach and advocate, and a keen runner.

Alex is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Confluent, coaching and guiding businesses across Europe on their path to adopting data in motion. His career has spanned from software development in the nuclear power industry to Mainframe engineering for a cr... Show more

Hugo Hamon is a PHP and Symfony certified developer. He worked nine years for SensioLabs, the creators of Symfony, as a Web developer, head of training and software architect. He joined Dayuse.com as a backend lead developer between 2018 and 2020. He's now a full time freelance PHP developer at his own company KODERO

Hugo Hamon is a PHP and Symfony certified developer. He worked nine years for SensioLabs, the creators of Symfony, as a Web developer, head of training and software architect. He joined Dayuse.com as a backend lead developer between 2018 and 2020. He... Show more

Jeremy Edmonds is the Vice President of People and Culture for Snooze, an A.M. Eatery. His love for people, process and the employee experience led him to his career in Human Resources. Jeremy’s relentless pursuit of the best of the best employee experience and passion for culture has been a driving force throughout his career. After spending 11 years in talent recruiting, Jeremy turned his focus toward the science of engagement, and has built a career as a thought leader in the culture, performance development, and leadership space.

Mentors throughout his career have shaped the leader Jeremy is today. Jeremy believes that mentorship is a great way to grow professionally and loves the opportunity to create connection in the pursuit of growth. As a seasoned practitioner of leadership development, Jeremy is committed to helping to grow and develop emerging leaders.

Jeremy serves on the board of directors for The Snooze Compass Foundation and Heart and Hand, a Denver based non-profit that connects students with afterschool programing that helps them with homework, exposes them to new passions and provides a healthy dose of love. Jeremy also serves on the advisory board for FSR and QSR magazines.

Throughout his career, Jeremy has been a champion for diversity, leading multiple programs focused on the acquisition, development, and employee experience for underrepresented employees. Being a foodie at heart with a love for all things food and beverage, he is thrilled to spend his days creating moments and experiences for Snoozers across America! In his spare time, Jeremy loves to read, cook, and travel with his family. Jeremy is a Disney Theme Park fanatic!

Jeremy Edmonds is the Vice President of People and Culture for Snooze, an A.M. Eatery. His love for people, process and the employee experience led him to his career in Human Resources. Jeremy’s relentless pursuit of the best of the best employee exp... Show more

Mohit Suman is based out of beautiful country India. He works as a Senior Technical Product Manager at Red Hat, Developer Experience. He holds experience in Product Management, Software Engineering and Architecture in fields ranging from large-scale distributed computing and developer productivity.

Currently defining the journey to enhance the overall developer experience for hybrid-cloud infrastructure. An advocate of open source principles and building a strong community around it. He is a Certified Product Owner, Certified Scrum Master, RHCSA, and Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator.

When he’s not writing about himself in the third person, Mohit is an avid traveller and loves to explore the beauty around the globe.

Mohit Suman is based out of beautiful country India. He works as a Senior Technical Product Manager at Red Hat, Developer Experience. He holds experience in Product Management, Software Engineering and Architecture in fields ranging from large-scale ... Show more

Since 2014, Stuart Cooper has had the privilege of working for 3 of the top ranked IT Managed Service Providers, according to CRN, ChannelE2E, and MSPmentor, including the number one Healthcare Managed Services Provider, globally.

With around 50,000 hours of sales and business development experience, Stuart has had some interesting experiences. In his business development efforts for high growth companies over the years, Stuart has become skilled at M&A conversations, initiating several discussions about mergers and acquisitions and in one case, brokering a sizable company acquisition.

Stuart is a life-long learner and has traveled to Egypt, Turkey, Ephesus, Greece, Ukraine, Poland, Venezuela, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Canada, Brazil and other countries. He has worked with Australians, New Zealanders, and folks from all over the world.

Stuart has an Executive (Pro) MBA from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he was awarded the Marketplace Masters Award. He has a Bachelors degree in Speech Communications from that same University.

Stuart and his wife, Jenny, have four children and live in Franklin.

Stuart is the identical twin brother of Craig Allen Cooper, author of “Glad You’re Hear”, with country music star, Walker Hayes.

You can follow Stuart at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartcooper2

Since 2014, Stuart Cooper has had the privilege of working for 3 of the top ranked IT Managed Service Providers, according to CRN, ChannelE2E, and MSPmentor, including the number one Healthcare Managed Services Provider, globally. With around 50,... Show more

Sebastian Daschner is a self-employed Java consultant, author and trainer and is enthusiastic about programming and Java. He is the author of the book “Architecting Modern Java EE Applications”. Sebastian is participating in open source standardization processes such as the JCP or the Eclipse Foundation, helping forming the future standards of Enterprise Java, and collaborating on various open source projects. For his contributions in the Java community and ecosystem he was recognized as a Java Champion, Oracle Developer Champion, and JavaOne Rockstar. Besides Java, Sebastian is a heavy user of cloud native technologies and anything related to enterprise software. He evangelizes computer science practices on https://blog.sebastian-daschner.com, his newsletter, and on Twitter via @DaschnerS. Sebastian kickstarted the JOnsen and jSpirit unconferences that connect Java developers throughout the globe. When not working with technology, he also loves to travel the world.

Sebastian Daschner is a self-employed Java consultant, author and trainer and is enthusiastic about programming and Java. He is the author of the book “Architecting Modern Java EE Applications”. Sebastian is participating in open source standardizati... Show more

Sohail is a seasoned Developer Advocate. Has been contributing to developer communities for more than 5 years. Travel & Food is always on his plate and pass jokes a lot.

Sohail is a seasoned Developer Advocate. Has been contributing to developer communities for more than 5 years. Travel & Food is always on his plate and pass jokes a lot. Show more

As a Site Reliability Engineer at BlaBlaCar, with my team we are in charge of building and run core infrastructure services.

As a Site Reliability Engineer at BlaBlaCar, with my team we are in charge of building and run core infrastructure services. Show more

• IN BRIEF: I believe we should love what we do and the teams we work with. Through leadership and team coaching, my goal is to create great work cultures and help people find joy every day. This naturally results in more creativity, innovation and productivity.

• SKILLS: I have found that coaching teams and leaders has helped me explore many other areas. I'm told I'm a great listener, bring new ideas to clients and challenge people to explore more. I don't shy away from hard conversations, in fact, I think it's the only way to move forward. I get tons of energy from facilitating and training large groups. And I always, always, bring fun and laughter to work.

• INDUSTRIES: Agile is very industry-agnostic. I have worked with teams in Healthcare, Finance, Government, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product, Retail, Banking, Insurance, Hospitality and Technology. I have also worked with IT, Marketing, Vendor Management, PMO and Recruiting teams - it's not all just about IT!

• PERSONAL: I am passionate about adventure, travel and making this world a better place. I've sailed to Mexico and Alaska, solo-backpacked around the world, summited Mt Kilimanjaro and volunteered in multiple countries. I would love everyone in this world to find their perfect work/life balance.

• IN BRIEF: I believe we should love what we do and the teams we work with. Through leadership and team coaching, my goal is to create great work cultures and help people find joy every day. This naturally results in more creativity, innovation and p... Show more

D’arce Hess is a Sr. Cloud Architect with CloudWay. For more than eight years, D’arce has specialized in the creation of custom portals and experiences in SharePoint and Office365. As a UI/UX Designer and Developer, D’arce uses industry and Microsoft best practices as a base for creating solutions that simplify processes, drive user adoption, and governance from the start. As a recognized Microsoft MVP, D’arce has had the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies and has become a trusted partner to her clients in the industries of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, legal, travel & tourism and entertainment.

D’arce Hess is a Sr. Cloud Architect with CloudWay. For more than eight years, D’arce has specialized in the creation of custom portals and experiences in SharePoint and Office365. As a UI/UX Designer and Developer, D’arce uses industry and Microsoft... Show more

I work at Mapbox R&D center in Minsk, Belarus, experienced in .NET, Angular, React Native, NodeJS, NestJS and other interesting stuff in full-stack software development. Really love modern web technical stack, but strongly believe in the understanding of fundamental aspects of programming. I like code writing, work in amazing and useful projects, which can bring something valuable to people. My spare time is mostly dedicated to my family, reading and writing, and also traveling is an important part of my life!

I work at Mapbox R&D center in Minsk, Belarus, experienced in .NET, Angular, React Native, NodeJS, NestJS and other interesting stuff in full-stack software development. Really love modern web technical stack, but strongly believe in the understandin... Show more

Chip Kennedy is the CTO of Tastemakers Africa, a venture-backed experiences marketplace connecting travelers to heritage and culture across the world. Chip built the Tastemakers platform and grew the marketplace to support thousands of travelers and hundreds of experience providers. Previously, he founded and ran Collectively, a startup studio for mission-driven entrepreneurs, where he led projects for startups, accelerators, and government offices, including the NYC mayor's office. Chip has a BS in Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University.

Chip Kennedy is the CTO of Tastemakers Africa, a venture-backed experiences marketplace connecting travelers to heritage and culture across the world. Chip built the Tastemakers platform and grew the marketplace to support thousands of travelers and ... Show more

Con casi 25 años ya de trayectoria profesional, mi inicio en la consultoría me llevó a implementar soluciones tecnológicas en NH Hoteles y a liderar proyectos de software e innovación en gestión empresarial. Posteriormente pasé a cliente final como CIO, donde abordé el reto de modernizar y digitalizar un gran grupo con más de 1500 empleados y 11 sedes. De vuelta en la consultoría, y dentro de la excelencia empresarial y la estrategia de proyectos, adopté la tecnología Low Code para optimizar procesos y talento. Hoy, en SNGULAR, como Business Manager y Microsoft Lead, aplico mi experiencia para desarrollar proyectos que integran BizzApps de Microsoft, facilitando la vida y potenciando negocios con soluciones que lideran la transformación digital.

Con casi 25 años ya de trayectoria profesional, mi inicio en la consultoría me llevó a implementar soluciones tecnológicas en NH Hoteles y a liderar proyectos de software e innovación en gestión empresarial. Posteriormente pasé a cliente final como C... Show more

Hello, I'm Rucha Ramchandra Kapare, an Agile enthusiast with a decade of experience in software and product development. Currently, I am Head of the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion(DEI)Data team at Springer Nature.

😇 I firmly believe diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to creating a productive and innovative workplace. As an Agile practitioner, I strive to incorporate DEI principles into the Agile framework to create more inclusive and collaborative teams. I am also committed to allyship and researcher diversity and have spoken at several conferences.

📝As a leader in Business Analysis and Agile methodologies, I enjoy facilitating workshops and meetings that help organisations embrace change and drive innovation. Being a Business Agility Meetup leader gives me ample opportunities to facilitate, share and learn.

I am a travel freak and love reading, and it's been an old love reunion during the pandemic. I relate to many social causes, and you will find me working for these in my free time or chilling with my parents and family.

Hello, I'm Rucha Ramchandra Kapare, an Agile enthusiast with a decade of experience in software and product development. Currently, I am Head of the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion(DEI)Data team at Springer Nature. 😇 I firmly believe diversi... Show more

Samantha started her career in tourism with Visit Jacksonville CVB, learning the ins and outs of Florida’s hospitality scene before building over a decade of award-winning hotel sales leadership. Now as Area Director of Sales at SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront, she’s the go-to pro for turning connections into revenue—and she does it with energy, honesty, and a big dose of fun.

Known online as “Big Sister in a Blazer,” Samantha doesn’t talk at you—she pulls up a chair and talks with you. Her sessions are full of practical, battle-tested strategies for networking, relationship-building, and growing your business. Expect laughs, real-world takeaways, and actionable insights you can use immediately—because she’s been in the trenches and knows what actually works.

Samantha started her career in tourism with Visit Jacksonville CVB, learning the ins and outs of Florida’s hospitality scene before building over a decade of award-winning hotel sales leadership. Now as Area Director of Sales at SpringHill Suites Jac... Show more

Pere is a technical founder and Human-Computer Interaction researcher with a Master's from Bentley University, where his work spanned human-centered design and a Bentley-Harvard biomarker research program. A returning ThunderPlains speaker, he created Non-UI, a design framework for scoring product experiences, and co-founded Trameter, a travel technology platform for creators.

Pere is a technical founder and Human-Computer Interaction researcher with a Master's from Bentley University, where his work spanned human-centered design and a Bentley-Harvard biomarker research program. A returning ThunderPlains speaker, he create... Show more

As an emerging leader in the flexible work movement, Rachel integrates emotional awareness and radical vulnerability into her professional environments. She currently creates immersive event experiences and builds early-stage startups, a fully remote career that she brings along on her worldly adventures.

When she's not miles-deep in a roadtrip Rachel can be found playing music at the nearest open mic, underneath a pile of puppies (for the therapeutic side effects), or seeing how much honesty she can squeeze out of a stranger.

As an emerging leader in the flexible work movement, Rachel integrates emotional awareness and radical vulnerability into her professional environments. She currently creates immersive event experiences and builds early-stage startups, a fully remote... Show more

Founder | CEO
educ4te.com

Founder | CEO educ4te.com Show more