Kelly Herd, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Herd focuses on creativity and product design as they relate to social cognition, identity, and emotions

Emotions Product Design Social Cognition Consumer Behavior Creativity

Pascal van Beek

Managing partner · UC Group

Pascal van Beek is a logistics strategist

Supply Chain and Logistics Management Supply Chain & Logistics Logistical Implementation Logistics and Supply Chain Supply Chain

Cathy Cavanaugh

Research Scientist · University of Florida

Cathy Cavanaugh's researches development in virtual schools, online and blended professional learning, and education system transformation.

Digital Transformation in Education Online and Distance Learning Education Professional Learning Virtual School

Mark Axelrod

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Mark Axelrod's teaching and research center around international and comparative environmental governance, with a focus on justice outcomes.

Environmental Policy Environmental Justice

Michael C. Slattery

Professor, Department Chair and Director of the Institute for Environmental Studies · Texas Christian University

Mike has worked in diverse landscapes ranging from the Namib Desert in southern Africa to the cloud forests of Costa Rica.

Mercury Contamination from Coal-fired Power Plants Wind Research Rhino Conservation Human Impact to Coastal Plains, Rivers and Sediment Pathways

Gary Vaynerchuk

Co-Founder and Owner · VaynerMedia

Find your social media voice and build your digital brands with New York Times and Wall Street Journal Best-Selling author

Social Media Brand Management Customer Engagement & Retention Word of Mouth Marketing Ecommerce

David Stewart-Patterson

Vice-President, Public Policy · The Conference Board of Canada

No dragon in this den! Combining policy analysis & advocacy, the CBoC's VP of Public Policy enthusiastically supports young entrepreneurs

Public Policy

Lewis Franklin Bost, MBA, IDSA, FAIMBE

Professor Emeritus | Bachelor Product Design, NCSU l Masters of Business Administration, UNC · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Bost's research focuses on innovation, device design and development processes

Innovation Device Design Development Processes Entrepreneurial Business Strategy Commercialization

Wesley Longhofer

Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Executive Academic Director, Business & Society Institute · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Organizational Sociology Business and Society Social Enterprise Philanthropy and Non-Profits Climate Change

Jeremy Pressman, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Political Science, Director of Middle East Studies · University of Connecticut

Dr. Pressman specializes in the Arab-Israeli peace process, US foreign policy, and the scope of political protests in the United States.

Political Protests Middle East Peace Process Arab-Israeli Conflict

Jodi Forlizzi

Professor and Associate Dean · Carnegie Mellon University

Jodi Forlizzi is responsible for establishing design research as a legitimate form of research in human computer interaction.

Human Robot Interaction Design Theory Artificial Intelligence Human Computer Interaction (Hci)

Dave Henderson

Associate Professor · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Henderson has 20 years experience in the information technology and accounting fields.

Internal Auditing Financial Reporting Project Management University Teaching Information Systems

Rachid Sefrioui

Managing Director · Finaventures

Anchor your Leadership. Motivate your Team. Boost your Entrepreneurship.

Venture Capital Growth Capital Fundraising Entrepreneurship Rollups

Ken Ryalls

President · IDEA

Ken Ryalls is dedicated to the improvement of learning in higher education through research, assessment, and professional development

Higher Education Adult Education Public Speaking Distance Learning Program Development

Tammy Clifford

Chief Scientist and Vice President, Evidence Standards · Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)

Supporting evidence-informed decisions in Canadian health care as CADTH's Chief Scientist and Vice President, Evidence Standards.

Epidemiology Evidence-Based Medicine Health Health & Healthcare Law and Policy health technology assessment

Randall Howard

General Partner · Verdexus

Senior serial technology executive working to build world leading, high growth technology organizations

Building Enterprise Software Venture Capital Investments Infrastructure Software High Growth Technology Enterprise 2.0

Jag Randhawa

Innovation Advisor and Speaker · Idea Employee

Business Growth Through Engaged Workforce

Future of Technology and Business: Internet of Things, Big Data, and Yes, Humans Employee Engagement and Innovation: Engage Employees, Accelerate Innovation, and Grow the Business How to Build High Performance Teams The Art and Science of Persuasion: Use of Body Language to Increase Influence and Persuasive Powers

Chris Manning, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor of Real Estate and Finance, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Real Estate Investment Corporate Finance Business Valuation Executive Education Executive Coaching

Teri Kirk

President & CEO · Fundingportal

Founder & CEO at Fundingportal

Public Policy Venture Capital Business Funding Exempt Markets Government Funding

Jesika Briones

Business Development Manager · MaRS Cleantech

Business Development Manager, Advanced Energy Centre

Entrepreneurship Industry Analysis Business Development Cleantech Business Planning