Tanya Kaefer
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education · Lakehead University
Researcher in educational psychology with expertise in learning, knowledge, reading, and cognitive development.
Reading Development Cognitive Development Early Learning Learning & Development Media and Learning
Richard Hayes
Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, Executive Director, Institute Innovation & Entrepreneurship · Hofstra University
Entrepreneurship and management, particularly in emerging economies; the sharing economy.
Entrepreneurship Strategic Management Management of Innovation Entrepreneurship in Developed and Developing Economies Family Enterprises
Thomas Kessler
Managing Partner, CEO · Kessler Praxis Consult
Accelerate your M&A Integration to create value from your transaction and solidify your competitive positioning
Post Merger Integration M&a Integration Due Diligence M&a Target Selection
Professor Giampiero Favato
Director of the Institute of Leadership and Management in Health · Kingston University
He examines the economics of public health policy - and in particular the economics of inequalities in accessing medical treatments.
Pharmaceutical Industry Access to Medical Treatment Health Economics Vaccine Policy
Mahesh Sharma
Founder & Chief Mentor · Know Your True Self Research Academy
Internationally Certified LIFE Purpose Coach | Humanist | Researcher
Life Purpose & Passion Work - Life Balance Emotional Healing Sessions Learning & Development Corporate Learning Solutions
Minor Myers
Professor of Law · University of Connecticut
Minor Myers is a leading expert in corporate law and governance.
Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Law Corporate Law Executive Compensation
Don Weinstein
Senior Vice President, Product Management · ADP
Senior product management executive with key insight to human capital management trends and product/technology innovation.
Human Capital Management Trends Mobility & Mobile Solutions Big Data Business Analytics Globalization
David Lewis
Rebecca Webb Wilson University Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science · Vanderbilt University
Expert in federal bureaucracy, including agency performance, agency oversight and the political appointment process.
Congressional oversight Presidential appointments Public Administration American Politics Government Agencies
Gene Wright
Assistant Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Serial entrepreneur, innovator, and educator with experience in the classroom and beyond and worked with hundreds of small business owners.
John Perrin
Sales Director, Sales Speaker, Sales & Sales Management Training · Tactical Sales Training
Sales & Management Trainer, Sales Speaker, Sales Authority. Helping B2B Sales Organisations Increase Sales Effectiveness
B2b Business Strategy Sales Training Sales Skills
Anand Rao
Distinguished Service Professor and Program Head · Carnegie Mellon University
Anand Rao focuses on research, innovation, applications, business and societal adoption of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
Systems Dynamics for Policy Evaluation Knowledge Graphs & Large Language Models Operationalizing AI Responsible AI Agent-based Modeling
David Stewart-Patterson
Vice-President, Public Policy · The Conference Board of Canada
No dragon in this den! Combining policy analysis & advocacy, the CBoC's VP of Public Policy enthusiastically supports young entrepreneurs
Public Policy
Jill Becker
Founder and CEO · 02139 Inc
Dr. Jill Becker is an expert in maximizing value for high growth technology companies, start-ups & non profits.
Materials and Nanotechnology Strategic Partnerships High Growth Technology Business Development Global Account Management
Paul Gillin
Principal · Paul Gillin Communications
Passionate and knowledgeable veteran speaker about social media and how it is changing our world.
Building A Social Organization How Customer Conversations Change Everything
Laura J. Burton, Ph.D.
Department Head, Educational Leadership · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on management in sports organizations and how gender stereotypes affect women working in athletics.
Gender Stereotypes Access and Success in Leadership Sport Management Gender Issues in Sport Leadership in Sport Organizations
Russ Roberts
Innovation Leadership Council, Innovation Policy and SR&ED · Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance)
29 years of experience with Canada’s SR&ED Tax Incentive Program, from the perspective of both the public and private sectors
Change Management Entrepreneurship SR&ED Tax Credits Management Consulting
Marsha Cohen
The Honorable Raymond L. Sullivan Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: cohenm@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4676 / 388-200
Food and Drug Law Pharmacy Law (California and Federal) Tort Law
Adryenn Ashley
Venture Capitalist · Slay Ventures
Mediagenic High Tech Priestess building and launching 100 Blockchain/AI Startups
Growth and Development of Technology-Based New Ventures Go to Market Strategies Capital Raising Social Media Reputation
Leith Tessy
Managing Partner/Angel Investor · KREM Group
Leith Tessy is an expert in transforming businesses and has experience in M&A transactions, restructurings and optimizing capital structure.
Cash Management Start-Ups Telecommunications Finance M&A
Shane Seitz
Investment Officer · Ventas, Inc.
Establishing strategic relationships can be difficult, but Shane's expertise in acquisitions will provide great insight for any audience.
Joint Ventures Strategic Relationships Property Acquisition Medical Properties Asset Management