Ruth Panofsky

Professor of English / Graduate Program in Communication & Culture · Ryerson University

Dr. Panofsky specializes in Canadian women in publishing and Canadian Jewish women writers

English Research Higher Education Literature Media & Culture

Stefanos Karagos

Founder - Information Alchemist · XPLAIN

An Award Winning Disruptive Keynote Speaker using non-Conventional Ways to Interact with the Audience.

Content Strategy Social Media Roi Content Marketing

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

Gary Wagenheim, Ph.D.

Board Chair · Fielding Graduate University

Prominent educator in training and development for organizational and individual change

Organizational Behavior Executive Development Programs Leadership Coaching Interpersonal Skills

Rob Brown

CEO · Rob Brown International

"WORLD-LEADING NETWORKING AUTHORITY. Bestselling author. Founder of the Global Networking Council. Motivational speaker on trust, executive

Business Networking & Connecting Reputation Building Referrals & Word of Mouth Executive Presence Influence & Personal Impact

Richard Lutz

Professor/Chair · University of Florida

Richard Lutz’s research addresses experiential consumption, customer donation decisions, and social media's effects on purchase behavior.

Advertising Response Consumer Behavior Services Marketing Business

Robert Carter

Co-Founder & VP Product · ExpertFile

Experienced entrepreneur and marketer, helping organizations build stronger first impressions and generate higher quality conversations.

Reputation Management Brand Development Marketing Communications Expertise Marketing Market Research

Peter Ricci, Ed.D.

Clinical Professor and Director · Florida Atlantic University

Peter Ricci is an expert in food service, lodging, incentive travel, and destination marketing.

Casinos & Gaming Travel and Tourism Hotel Guest Services Hospitality Marketing

William Hatcher, PhD, MPA

Chair of the Department of Social Sciences · Augusta University

Dr. William Hatcher focuses on public administration and social, economic and political institutions in local communities.

Public Administration Public Policy Community and Economic Development Health Policy Public Budgeting and Finance

Wolfgang Messner

Clinical Professor of International Business · University of South Carolina

International Business, Marketing, and Management | Management Consulting | Data Analysis

Data Analysis Statistics Marketing Managing Global Teams Selling & Marketing

Richard Dale

Managing Director · Big Data Boston Ventures

Experienced entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, specializing in understanding the dynamics in very early stage ventures.

Venture Capital Mentorship Entrepreneurship Business Models Finance

Lynne Segall

Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management; Associate Dean, Management Practice Initiatives · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Business Strategy Talent Strategy Professional Development Management Practice

Diane Helbig

Professional Coach · Seize This Day Coaching

Genuine, dynamic speaker who provides actionable sales, networking, leadership, social media information for today's business leaders

Sales Networking Skills Leadership Social Media Marketing Communication

Clifford J Ferguson

Managing Partner · Rainmakers UK

Experienced, dynamic speaker with a unique combination of academic and practical viewpoints

Business Development Differentiation Leadership The Benefits of Sector Focus Street Children in Mombasa

Rob Lalka

Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation · Tulane University

Rob Lalka is an expert in entrepreneurship and innovation in business.

Innovation Venture Capital Nonprofits Public Policy Strategic Partnerships

Asoo Vakharia

Professor · University of Florida

Asoo Vakharia's research and areas of expertise include sustainability, channel selection, green product design and supply chains.

Information Systems and Operations Management Supply Chain Management Environmental Operations Green Product Design Sustainability

Steven Shugan

Chair · University of Florida

Steven Shugan is an expert in health care and market research.

Advance-Selling and other Creating Pricing Practices Normative Methods for Modeling Competition Competition in Health-Care Markets Markets for Evaluative Information Growth in Competitive Markets

Chris Carder

Managing Partner · Kinetic Café

For Chris sky is the limit…as a result I believed that I could accomplish anything I put my mind to. "

Career Coaching Social Media Starting Your Own Business Entrepreneurship Mergers and Acquisitions

Manoj Viswanathan

Associate Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: viswanathanm@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4694 / Office 314-200

Tax Policy Economic Development The Regulation of Tax Exempt Organizations Community Development

Sarah Applebaum

Director of Pangaea Spark · Pangaea Ventures

Investing in early stage materials, chemistry, and biology technology companies.

Seed-stage investing Startups Cleantech Hard-tech Investing Venture Capital