innovation Experts

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

Nikolay Osadchiy

Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

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.

Pamela Hongsakul

Leadership AdvisorHongsakul Media

Pamela Hongsakul is a Leadership & Media Advisor to some of Asia's most dynamic business and political leaders.

Lauren Herckis

LibrarianCarnegie Mellon University

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

Angi Acocella, PhD

Research ScientistMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Acocella's research focuses on freight transportation and the relationships between shippers and motor carriers.

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

Gary T. Henry

Professor, EducationUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Henry specializes in education policy, educational evaluation, educator labor markets, and quantitative research methods.

Rajiv Garg

Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Expert on AI, Digital Strategy, and the Economics of Human–Machine Interaction

Chris MM Gordon

DirectorCEO Irish Social Enterprise Network, MC

Chris Gordon; a starter, business and social entrepreneur