Innovation Experts

Expert in sea-level rise and environmental changeFlorida Gulf Coast University

Michael Savarese studies the history of environmental change in coastal areas and how this can inform the future.

Geologic History of Southwest FloridaClimate ChangeCoastal GeologySea Level RiseCoastal Resilience

Assistant ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Nikolas Martelaro's lab focuses on augmenting designer's capabilities through the use of new technology and design methods

Interaction with Autonomous SystemsMechatronicsDesign ToolsInteraction Design

Director, Master of Entertainment Industry Management ProgramCarnegie Mellon University

Dan Green is an experienced program director with a history of working in higher education as well as the entertainment industry.

DirectingEntertainment TechnologyEntertainment ManagementTv Production

DirectorBerg Consulting Group

An experienced, compelling speaker explains how companies can create leaps in value and profit through innovative strategy and leadership.

Blue Ocean StrategyTransformational LeadershipStrategy

Co-founder & CEOgyft

Silicon Valley based Technology Entrepreneur

EntrepreneurshipSmall BusinessStartupsFreemiumMobile

Director of Project Olympus and Assistant Dean of Entrepreneurship InitiativesCarnegie Mellon University

Meredith Grelli is dedicated to helping people navigate business development, no matter the stage.

Venture CapitalEntrepreneurshipArtificial IntelligenceFamily Business SuccessionNon-Profit Organizations

Professor of Environmental Science. Director, Environmental Science Graduate ProgramBaylor University

Environmental chemist focused on transport, transformation & forensic fingerprinting of anthropogenic contaminants in aquatic ecosystems

Aquatic EcologyEnvironmental Forensic ChemistryAnthropogenic Contaminants

The Fred J. Springer Endowed Chair in Business Leadership, Professor of ManagementVillanova School of Business | Villanova University

Corinne Post, PhD, is an expert in workplace diversity with a focus on women on boards, in top management teams and in leadership roles.

Corporate GovernanceWorkplace DiversityDiversity & InclusionOrganization & ManagementBusiness

Director - Alumni Programs and EngagementHarvard Innovation Labs

Thara Pillai is a marketing and business development professional who mentors and advises companies and entrepreneurs.

Brand ManagementStart-UpsEntrepreneurshipStrategySocial Media

Professor in the Practice of Business LawEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Business Law professor/advisor empowering students to navigate legal obstacles & opportunities in careers.

Environmental LawContracts Law

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