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Brad Costanzo is the Founder and CEO of Accelerated Intelligence AI, a consultancy that helps businesses integrate artificial intelligence to drive growth, innovation, and efficiency. With a background in investment advisory at Prudential Investments and a Certified Investment Management Analyst designation from The Wharton School, he brings a wealth of experience to his ventures. Brad has a history of successful entrepreneurial en...

W. Michael Hsu is the Founder and CEO of DeepSky, a pioneering virtual CFO firm that functions as the accounting department for entrepreneurs. He was the first professional in the US to adopt and become certified by Xero and the inaugural recipient of the Bill.com Guru Certification. Beyond DeepSky, Michael is the creator of MEASURE x HACK, a methodology designed to help entrepreneurs achieve more while working less. H...

Donald Bielen is the Managing Director of Capital Eleven Advisors, an investment firm specializing in private equity, early-stage venture capital, and real estate development. Donald has completed over 300 business transitions and exit plans for clients across the United States. Before joining Capital Eleven Advisors, he led the Business Transition Services team as Principal at Perkins and Co., was the Director of Business Advisory...

Tyler Kelley is the Co-founder and Chief Strategist of SLAM! Agency, a digital marketing firm dedicated to helping purpose-driven businesses create a lasting impact. He has led campaigns for national brands, spoken alongside industry leaders like Google and Facebook, and co-hosts Innovation City, a podcast recognized by Bloomberg for spotlighting urban innovators. An advocate for conscious business, Tyler actively mentors entrepren...

Brad Pedersen is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, and business coach with over 30 years of experience. He co-founded Pela, the creator of the world's first compostable phone case, and Lomi, a smart kitchen composter, both aimed at promoting environmental sustainability. Previously, Brad co-founded Tech 4 Kids, which later merged to form Basic Fun!, a company behind iconic toy brands like Tonka and Care Bears, achievin...

Richard(Rich) Mulholland is the Founder of Missing Link, a leading presentation firm that helps business leaders create impactful and memorable presentations. With experience speaking in over 46 countries across six continents, he specializes in helping executives and speakers deliver compelling presentations that activate audiences and drive results. Besides Missing Link, Rich co-founded ventures like 21 Tanks, HumanWrit.es, and T...

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Since 2012, John has been the host of the Smart Business Revolutio...

Josh Grossfeld is the Co-founder of AGENCY, a communications firm specializing in branding, direct mail, and political consulting, and the Founding Partner of Goodstock & Co., an e-commerce and fundraising platform. With over two decades of experience in direct mail, media production, polling, and grassroots organizing, he has been recognized as a Rising Star by Campaigns & Elections and included in the 40 Unde...

Mike Birdsall is the Director of Business Development at DOXA Talent, a company dedicated to helping businesses build skilled nearshore and offshore teams. For over 30 years, he has partnered with business leaders to develop practical solutions that drive sustainable growth and long-term success. Previously, Mike co-founded Birdsell Interactive, an award-winning design and consulting firm, and launched DateBox Club, a subscription ...

Frank Mattes is the Founder and CEO of Lean Scaleup, a firm specializing in out-of-the-box innovation and corporate new-business development. He co-created the Lean Scaleup methodology, collaborating with over 100 experts from academia and industry. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Frank has advised numerous international corporations, including Fortune 10 companies. He has repeatably been named Global Thought Leader and ...

David Rose is the CEO of US Expansion Partners, a firm that helps European venture-backed tech companies expand into the US. With over 20 years of leadership experience, he has served as CEO three times and participated in five venture-backed startups, achieving four successful exits. David Rose has pitched at Google Demo Day, Silicon Valley Open Doors, and TechCrunch Disrupt. He holds a degree in economics from the University of T...

Jen Kem is the CEO of Master Brand Institute, a company that helps entrepreneurs build influential and profitable brands. With over 20 years of experience, she has built multiple seven- and eight-figure businesses and consulted for Fortune 500 companies like Verizon and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Jen is also the creator of the Master Brand Method, a framework that leverages brand archetypes to win customers' hearts. Her work has been ...

Arzays Davani is the CEO of The Davani Group, a luxury design firm specializing in bespoke interiors, custom furniture, and architectural features. He has grown the company into a leader in high-end craftsmanship, working with top architects and designers on multimillion-dollar projects worldwide. Arzays' career began in finance before transitioning into entrepreneurship, launching several ventures before founding The Davani Group....

Brian Hansen is the Founder and President of Rocket Pilots, a boutique digital marketing agency specializing in law firm marketing. With a background in large agencies, Brian established Rocket Pilots to provide transparent and effective digital marketing solutions for attorneys. Under his leadership, the company focuses on enhancing law firms' online presence through tailored SEO and Google Ads campaigns.

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Chip Conley is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Modern Elder Academy (MEA), the world's first "midlife wisdom school" dedicated to career and life transitions. At 26, he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality, transforming it into the second-largest boutique hotel brand in the US. In 2013, Chip joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, mentoring its founders and shaping its culture. He is also a sought-after keynote...

David Horsager is the Founder and CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, a Minnesota-based company that helps global leaders and organizations build trust. Since 1999, Trust Edge Leadership Institute has pioneered trust development through research, speaking, consulting, and training on trust and its proven impact on the bottom line. David has advised leaders and delivered presentations on six continents, with audiences ranging fr...

Brendon Dennewill is the Co-founder and CEO of Denamico, a Minneapolis-based company specializing in HubSpot CRM implementations and integrations. With a career spanning over 30 years across six countries and four languages, he has held senior management positions in the duty-free retail and commercial fishing industries, managing teams of over 200 and navigating complex international markets. He completed two years of military ser...

Craig Swanson is a serial entrepreneur and business coach, best known as the Co-founder of CreativeLive, an online learning platform. Currently, he operates a personal startup studio, launching a new AI project every week. Craig has a track record of partnering with influencers to build successful online education businesses, including collaborations with photographer Sue Bryce and Kaisa Keranen. He is also the chair of the Seattle...

Morgan Katz is the Founder and CEO of Ticketnology, a SaaS company specializing in optimizing event ticket management and maximizing ROI for businesses through its software platform, Ticket Booth. Under her leadership, the company has achieved a 96% renewal rate with its customers, demonstrating its effectiveness in streamlining ticket management and enhancing client ROI. Morgan has a keen eye for innovation and a knack for finding...