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