Kevin Bailey
Founder & President · Design 1st
Passionate product designer and business executive with over 35 years of experience in detailed design of hardware products.
Business Angel Investing Product Development Risk and Assessment
Kristin Joys
Director/Lecturer · University of Florida
Kristin Joys is an impact strategist who has spent 25 years educating and empowering changemakers.
Societal Impact Leaders Social Entrepreneurship Sustainability Strategic Impact Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Nkwuka Chiedu
Head (Engineering) · Theokaris Technology Services Limited
Exponential Technologies Champion. Tech Entrepreneur. Lifehacker. Lifelong Learner. #NewnessBeckons
Networking Leadership Technology Contextual Computing Hardware Diagnostics and Repairs
Anjana Susarla
Omura-Saxena Professor in Responsible AI · Michigan State University
Anjana Susarla's research includes the economics of information systems, social media analytics and economics of artificial intelligence.
Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Transformation Social Media Analytics Machine Learning Causal Inference
Erica Cochran Hameen
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Erica Cochran Hameen's architectural experience includes over 50 educational, media and broadcast, community, and transportation facilities.
Building Performance & Diagnostics Sustainability Energy Ethics Sustainable Design
Ray Charles
CSO · The KIIP Group
Thought leader that challenges and engenders transformational leadership with an end game of investing in the most valued asset - People.
Investing in People Capital Business Ethics
Marcus Crews, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Microfoundations Entrepreneurial Cognition Strategic Cognition
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
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
Nicholas Valerio
Professor in the Practice of Finance · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Financial Markets Financial Asset Pricing Investment Management Quantitative Equity Investing Derivative Financial Assets
Tim Brodhead
Senior Fellow (SiG National) · Social Innovation Generation (SiG)
A non-profit pioneer who continues working to create a more resilient society by enhancing inclusion, sustainability, and social innovation
Philanthropy Non-Profit Management Social Innovation Social Finance Sustainability
Daniel J. Sawaya
Co-Founder & Chairman · Trajectory Brands Inc.
Can-Do, And How! Domestic & international business experience ensures the trajectory is always toward business innovation and brand success
Brand Development and Management Marketing Strategies Ecommerce Venture Capital & Private Equity Investing
Russell Sarder
Author, Entrepreneur, and CEO of Learning · NetCom Learning
Russell Sarder, CEO, author, and business magnate, is a frequent speaker on topics of learning, culture, and business management.
Leadership Development Entrepreneurship Investing in New Business Strategy Development Team Building
Jodi Womack
Founder · No More Nylons
Building Your Professional Network
Networking in Person Mentors Community Women in Business Women Entrepreneurs
Tom Deans
Full-time Professional Speaker · Detente Financial Press
Full-time Award-Winning Professional Speaker: 500+ Paid Speaking Engagements in 14 Countries. Family Business and Wealth Transfer Expert
Nathaniel Whittemore
Principal · Learn Capital
Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur, and Writer focused on startups and social impact.
Social Entrepreneurship Venture Investing and Startups Education Technology
Professor Claire Surr
Professor · Leeds Beckett University
Her research addresses care and support for people living with dementia and those who care for them.
General Hospitals Social Care Patient Support Carers Dementia
Bryan Watson
Partner · Flow Ventures
Accomplished Venture and Angel Capital Investment, Entrepreneurship and Funding Industry Professional
Angel Investing in Canada Venture Capital & Private Equity Investing Government Funding Tax Credits Commercialization of Innovation
Michael Scullin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience · Baylor University
Professor Scullin’s research investigates how sleep physiology impacts memory, education, health, and aging.
Neuroscience Sleep Physiology Cognitive Neuroscience Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Psychology