20+ years of hands-on Cybersecurity experience across private sector, Federal, Defense, and Intelligence Community. Former CISO and current Director of Commercial Cyber Solutions for Booz Allen.

20+ years of hands-on Cybersecurity experience across private sector, Federal, Defense, and Intelligence Community. Former CISO and current Director of Commercial Cyber Solutions for Booz Allen. Show more

Brian Collard is the VP of Strategy and Product Development at Novaisys. He is the co-founder of the St. Louis Product Development Association and is a certified New Product Development Professional (NPDP). As a 20 year veteran in the space, Brian is experienced in managing strategic project portfolios in healthcare, finance, and technology

Brian Collard is the VP of Strategy and Product Development at Novaisys. He is the co-founder of the St. Louis Product Development Association and is a certified New Product Development Professional (NPDP). As a 20 year veteran in the space, Brian is... Show more

With over 20 years of experience in the mobile messaging industry, I have co-founded and led two successful companies that have helped businesses communicate with their customers more effectively and efficiently using text mesaging.

I am also the inventor of three and soon four patents for Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging, a technology that enables rich multimedia communication across different devices and platforms.

As the President and Co-founder of NativeMsg, I specialize in creating innovative conversational experiences for businesses using artificial intelligence (AI) and rich messaging channels.

These solutions help companies to improve customer service, enhance engagement, drive sales, and increase overall efficiency. In addition, nativeMsg provides analytics and reporting features that offer insights into customer behavior and interaction patterns.

My mission is to leverage the power of messaging interfaces to create seamless and personalized consumer experiences. I am passionate about developing and delivering advanced communication solutions that meet the needs and expectations of today's customers and businesses.

I believe that messaging is the future of communication and interaction, and I am committed to making it more accessible, convenient, and engaging for everyone.

With over 20 years of experience in the mobile messaging industry, I have co-founded and led two successful companies that have helped businesses communicate with their customers more effectively and efficiently using text mesaging. I am also the ... Show more

Larry McLean, from McLean Forrester LLC, has been a technology leader for over 40 years in the Department of Defense. His experience includes managing two global IT networks, managing IT services for a combatant command, leading the enterprise data management office for Defense Transportation, and the CIO’s expert in emerging technologies. He is also a Professor of Practice at Washington University in St Louis, McKelvey School of Engineering, where he has authored and teaches both IT and Data-related courses for the Masters in Information Systems Management graduate program. Larry has multiple industry certifications including ITIL Expert, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C/CISO), and a professional education certificate from MIT in Digital Transformation.

Larry McLean, from McLean Forrester LLC, has been a technology leader for over 40 years in the Department of Defense. His experience includes managing two global IT networks, managing IT services for a combatant command, leading the enterprise data ... Show more

Father-son duo Mark and Cody Stepp are lifelong entrepreneurs, technologists, and best known for their work reshaping real estate technology through their company, Workflow Secrets.

With decades of combined experience building software solutions, they’ve created the Systems Accelerator Manager (SAM), an AI-powered platform actively replacing the traditional real estate CRM.

With a combined background in software development, systems thinking, and experience-centered design, Mark and Cody have helped agents reclaim time, improve client experiences, and grow their businesses without burning out. Now, they’re bringing those same principles to a broader audience - proving that automation can be both powerful and personal.

Mark Stepp is a recognized leader in real estate technology, the architect behind two of the most widely adopted systems in real estate tech, with a long history of developing tools that automate complex workflows and deliver measurable business impact. Cody Stepp leads the strategy, specializes in designing AI-driven strategies that enhance efficiency and elevate customer experiences across industries.

Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge on how businesses of all sizes can leverage technology to optimize their operations, reduce manual tasks, and scale faster - making them the perfect guides for businesses looking to harness AI's transformative potential.

Father-son duo Mark and Cody Stepp are lifelong entrepreneurs, technologists, and best known for their work reshaping real estate technology through their company, Workflow Secrets. With decades of combined experience building software solutio... Show more

As the competency lead, Adam is responsible for capability development and has led a number of internal training sessions and classes. Adam is an organizer for the St. Louis Big Data IDEA (Innovation, Data Engineering, and Analytics) User Group. As an organizer for the St. Louis Big Data IDEA User Group, he has been a frequent speaker and master of ceremonies. Adam has spoken at local and national conferences including Gateway to Innovation, the TDWI Leadership Conference, Hadoop Summit, Stampedecon, the HDAA Annual conference, and HIMSS Big Data Health Care Analytics Forum.

As the competency lead, Adam is responsible for capability development and has led a number of internal training sessions and classes. Adam is an organizer for the St. Louis Big Data IDEA (Innovation, Data Engineering, and Analytics) User Group. As a... Show more

Denise Williams – President of Real Document Solutions, LLC, UMSL EIC Anchor Accelerator Cohort ’24, and Arch Grants Recipient / Cohort 2024. She built her sales, operations and technical knowledge with a global energy leader, and most recently oversaw field services technology for the US, Canada, Mexico and Central America and specialized in country-wide deployments. In 2022, she pivoted to entrepreneurship to run her own technology company, RDS. RDS is a SaaS, end-to-end delivery platform that drives best-in-class productivity, for companies specializing in public document research, due diligence and corporate compliance. Denise is an active member of the TechSTL, and has been a prior TechSTL speaker. She volunteers with ConnectMidwest fostering digital equity through the Greater St. Louis Area.

Denise Williams – President of Real Document Solutions, LLC, UMSL EIC Anchor Accelerator Cohort ’24, and Arch Grants Recipient / Cohort 2024. She built her sales, operations and technical knowledge with a global energy leader, and most recently over... Show more

Mary Scott, award-winning filmmaker, and entrepreneur, wants StartUps to be wildly successful. Coming from Media in New York, she is probably two degrees of separation from anyone you need to meet, and knows enough about all industries to get into some trouble. She is currently the founder of BusinessRiff and author of the St. Louis Startup Resource Guide. She is also the Founder of PitchSTL and former St. Louis Lead Organizer for 1 Million Cups. As an advisor to hundreds of established businesses and startups, she works with inventors, tech & product founders, and solopreneurs to get them access to the resources and contacts they need to validate their ideas, learn to pitch successfully & get money from investors.

Mary Scott, award-winning filmmaker, and entrepreneur, wants StartUps to be wildly successful. Coming from Media in New York, she is probably two degrees of separation from anyone you need to meet, and knows enough about all industries to get into s... Show more