Innovation Experts

Lauren Herckis

LibrarianCarnegie Mellon University

Lauren Herckis' field research applies anthropological and archaeological methods and theory to analyze human engagement with the world.

Human-Computer InteractionImplementation ScienceFuture of EducationAnthropologyDigital Archaeology

Caspar Berry

Motivational and Keynote Speaker and TrainerCaspar Berry Ltd

Keynote and Motivational Speaker and Trainer on the subject of Risk Taking and Decision Making

RiskDecision MakingUncertaintyChangeMotivation

Dr. Shariq Khoja

Founder & CEOTech4Life Enterprises

An innovator, researcher, and planner in global health for over 15 years.

Global HealthPublic HealthEhealthEpidemiologyProgram Evaluation

Timothy B. Folta, Ph.D.

Professor of Management; Thomas John and Bette Wolff Family Chair in Strategic Entrepreneurship; Academic Director, Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and InnovationUniversity of Connecticut

Prof Folta is an expert in entrepreneurship and corporate strategy, analyzing decisions around entry, exit, and diversification.

Strategic ManagementMarket Entry and ExitCorporate Strategy and DiversificationInnovation PolicyManaging Uncertainty

Pam Henderson

CEONewEdge

CEO and author of KILLING IDEAS: You can kill an idea, you can't kill an opportunity!

Kirk Simpson

Co-Founder and CEOWave Accounting Inc.

Accounting start-up pioneer and digital media strategist who creates unique opportunities for different products to complement each other

Business PlanningStrategic Planning Best PracticesEntrepreneurship

Linda Godel

Partner, Business Law GroupTorkin Manes LLP

Extensive experience advising charities and not-for-profit organizations — Chair of the firm’s Not-for-Profit & Charities Law Practice Group

Directors' Duties of Not For Profits and CharitiesMergers of Not For Profit and CharitiesGovernance of Not for Profits and CharitiesCharitiesNot for Profits