Lorynn Divita, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Apparel Design and Merchandising · Baylor University

Dr. Divita's areas of research are fashion forecasting and trend contagion; and textile, apparel and retailing industry topics.

Retailing Fashion Merchandising Apparel Textile Sciences Fashion Forecasting

Christopher McCarty

Professor · University of Florida

Christopher McCarty has expertise in social network analysis with an emphasis on personal networks.

Social Networks Survey Research Methods

Dong Chen, Ph.D.

Professor of International Business, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Chair, Department of Management

International Business Global Strategic Management Business in China International Joint Ventures Strategic Alliances

Bryan de Lottinville

Specialized Advisor & Founder · InventionShare

Bryan de Lottinville is an expert in corporate affairs and law

Corporate Affairs Commerce Law Philanthropy Strategic Partnerships

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

Sandy Jap

Sarah Beth Brown Professor of Marketing · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

B2B partnering and channel strategy expert in consulting, litigation, and education.

B2B Routes to Market Strategic Partnerships Omnichannel Strategy B2B and Channel Analytics Social Media Selling

Los Ellis

Personal Brand and Body Language Decoder · TraLos Inc.

Personal Brand Coach for Businessmen and Woman, Government Professionals and Educators.

Branding Body Language Communications and Networks

Katrice Svanda

Director of Business Development · Digital Impact Agency

HubSpot Certified Inbound Marketing Professional | Technology Marketing Enthusiast

Entrepreneurship Strategic Partnerships Technology Marketing

Kalpen Trivedi

Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Director of International Programs Office · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Kalpen Trivedi is an expert on university initiatives for global engagement and international education.

Global Education Initiatives Strategic Partnerships Educational Fundraising International Education

Terry Foster

Board of Directors · ExpertFile

Terry Foster is a former President of Cision Canada

Strategy Strategic Partnerships Leadership Social Media Marketing CRM

Gerry Miller

Founder and Chief Technology Officer · Muse Holdings, LLC

Gerry Miller is a business and technology visionary.

Strategic Partnerships Start-Ups Planning

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

Greg Waite

Founder & CEO · VisiLeap

Greg Waite is an entrepreneur, inventor and investor who specializes in monetizing platform technologies.

Financial & Social Leverage Spin-out Breakthrough Technologies Breakthrough Invention Fund Technology Commercialization

Greg Payne

Vice President, Portfolio Management · Investeco Capital Corp.

You thought only Kermit was green? Supporting investments in the environmental economy is a passion for Greenchip's Portfolio Manager

Cleantech Green Investing Socially Responsible Investing Green Economic Development Cities and Sustainable Development

Ron Laurie

Board Member · InventionShare

Ron Laurie has worked in Silicon Valley since before it had that name.

Patent Infringement M&A Intellectual Property (IP) Patent Law IP Strategy

Greg Waite

CEO · InventionShare

Greg Waite is an entrepreneur, inventor and investor who specializes in monetizing platform technologies.

Financial & Social Leverage Spin-out Breakthrough Technologies Breakthrough Invention Fund Technology Commercialization

Sam Angus

Partner, Corporate Group · Fenwick & West LLP

Entrepreneurship and venture financing for start-ups have been long-standing specialties for this lawyer and conference panel moderator

Start-Up/Venture-Backed Companies Equity and Debt Financings Mergers and Acquisitions Securities Matters Intellectual Property Licensing

Russell Keen, EdD

Executive Vice President of Administration and Chief of Staff to the President · Augusta University

Dr. Russell Keen is an administrator with more than 20 years of experience in higher education.

Partnerships Ethics Public Relations Leadership Higher Education

Susan McLennan

President · Reimagine PR

I help leading brands mobilize people through purpose & storytelling. Consultant | speaker | trainer | Emmy Award-winning storyteller

Purpose PR Marketing & Branding Marketing & Corporate Strategy Storytelling & Public Speaking

Donna Iucolano

Owner and Principal · Spinach Candy

And it's good for you! Get a taste for superior digital business practices and e-Commerce strategies with the founder of Spinach Candy

E-Commerce Consulting Marketing Strategy Content Strategy Online Marketing Digital Business