development Experts

Gerry Brunk

Managing DirectorLumira Ventures

Gerry Brunk is a venture capital investor with expertise in biotechnology, medical devices, start-ups and corporate strategy.

Sunil Tatkar

Founder and Managing PartnerValurevolution

Multi-Skilled Entrepreneur ♫ Skills Educator Trainer ♫ Versatile Content Writer ♫ Business & Team Leader ♫ Techno Savvy Engineer ♫ Gritty ♫

Hal Gottfried

FounderLevel Up Labs

Strategic Coach, Mentor, Open Source Hardware Advocate, Educator and IT Ninja

Paul Fischbeck

Professor - EmeritusCarnegie Mellon University

Paul Fischbeck's research focuses on the quantification and communication of uncertainty.

Cristina Turdean

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington

Turdean's expertise focuses on museum studies, and the intersection of technology and society.

Leslie Rose

Conference Speaker & In-house TrainerLeslie Rose Seminars

Humor, Effective Communication & Customer Service

Dayle M. Smith, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Jeffrey P. Cohen, Ph.D.

Kinnard Scholar in Real Estate and ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Jeffrey P. Cohen is an expert on transit-oriented development and housing, factors impacting real estate values, and property taxation

Crystal Park, Ph.D.

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Psychological SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Connecticut

Dr. Marianne Mader

Managing Director, Earth & Space/Fossils & Evolution, Royal Ontario MuseumCo-Founder & Board Member, STEAMLabs Community Makerspace

Cultivating curiosity. Inspiring passion for exploration. Empowering people to engage with science & tech. www.mariannemader.com