Dr. Raphael (Rafi) Hofstein
President & CEO · MaRS Innovation
Turning academic ideas into commercial realities
Corporate & Business Strategy Early-Stage Investing Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology Transfer Commercialization of Innovation
Judith Blumstock
Senior Director, Corporate Development · MaRS Innovation
Senior Director, Mars Innovation
Investing in Life Sciences Making Investments and Overseeing Existing Portfolio Companies
Glenn Lightsey
Professor, Aerospace Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Glenn Lightsey is an expert in the technology of small satellites including guidance, navigation, and control systems, and satellite swarms.
Small Satellites Global Positioning Space Systems Engineering Unmanned Spacecraft
Jennifer Applebaum
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Jennifer Applebaum is an expert on pet ownership and the resulting health and well-being/welfare implications of the human-pet dyad.
Companion Animals One Health Pet Ownership Pets Pet Owners
Nils Vinje
Partner · Glide Consulting
Nils Vinje formed Glide Consulting to share his expertise and success with clients.
Product Management Business Development Leadership Team Building Start-Ups
Patrick Markey, PhD
Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Patrick Markey, PhD, is an expert on how violent video games affect behavior and relationship issues.
Video Games Violent Video Games Online Interactions Body Image Romantic Relationships
William Mougayar
Founder & CEO · Engagio
"They said what about me?" Manage your social network conversations and startup your entrepreneurial spirit with the Founder of Engagio
Entrepreneurship Startups Social Engagement Social Commenting Future of Social Web
Robert Dahlberg, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Computer Science Capstone Coordinator and Computer Science teaching faculty
Cybersecurity – Information and System Security emphasis on Access Control Blockchain – Blockchain management and utilities. Application of blockchain technology. Software Engineering – Architecture & Design Methodologies. Software Development Lifecycle.
Jasna Jankovic, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Materials Science & Engineering · University of Connecticut
Prof. Jasna Jankovic is an expert in the development of advanced imaging and spectroscopy, fuel cells and industrial collaborations.
Industrial Collaborations Fuel Cells Development and application of advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques 3D material design and imaging Advanced Nanomaterials for Clean Energy
Stacey Ivanchuk
Director, Intellectual Property · MaRS Innovation
Experienced and strategy-minded director with extensive experience managing commercially driven programs
Intellectual Property Strategy Access to Essential Medicines Biotechnology Patent Protection Early Stage Commercialization
JB Kurish
Professor in the Practice of Finance · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Economist and ex-investment banker with experience in linking financial markets with the impacts of local, state, and national policies
Financial Markets Investment Banking State and Local Government Financing Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing New Venture Financing
Elizabeth (Betsy) VanDeusen, PhD
Director, Augusta University Literacy Center · Augusta University
Interdisciplinary Instruction Communities of Practice Literacy
Gabriel McIntyre
Game Design Instructor / Gamification Consultant · The Game Beyond
Learn award winning game design from a master. Professor, Artist, Game Designer and Dudeist Priest.
Gamification Innovation Game Design
Michael Neaylon
Accreditation, Sponsorship & Strategic Alliance Manager · MCME Pty Ltd
Brand Speaker, Author and Mentor
Master of Ceremonies Personal Brand Branding & Marketing
Darnyelle A. Jervey
CEO · Incredible One Enterprises, LLC
Dynamic Speaker that transforms businesses with marketing strategy
Market Like A Rock Star Social Media Marketing Secrets Brand Like A Billionaire Next Level Networking Secrets Magnetize Your Marketing
Scott Berkun
Author and Speaker · Berkun Consulting
Now that's a perspective! Best-selling author and speaker will provocativelly, yet delightfully, challenge you to think outside the box
Leading Breakthrough Projects How to Manage Innovation Mistakes Managers Make Advanced Topics in Project Management Integrating Design and Software Development
Dr. Eric Leuthardt
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and Biomedical Engineering · Movable Type Management
Who needs hands anyway! Researcher advancing neuroprosthetics is developing medical devices and brain–computer interface technologies
Brain Computer Interfaces Neural Technologies Brain 2.0 Neuroprosthetics Innovation
Ayalla Ruvio
Associate Professor of Marketing · Michigan State University
Expert on consumer behavior and consumer psychology
Shopping Behavior Identity and Consumption Experiential Consumption Materialism Luxury Consumption
Patricia Huddleston
Professor and Director of Information and Media PhD program · Michigan State University
Expert in Consumer decision making at Point of Purchase, Retail Strategy
Point of Purchase Marketing Consomer Loyalty Retail Strategy Eye-Tracking
Barbara Mennel
Professor/Chair/Director · University of Florida
Barbara Mennel’s research interests are transnational cinematic practices and the intersection of urban studies and film studies.
Urban Studies and Film Feminist Theory Humanities Film Studies German Studies