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Ismael Wrixen, Christian Brown, Heather DeSantis | Office Hours: The Human Experience


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Ismael Wrixen

Ismael Wrixen is the CEO of ThriveCart, a leading no-code sales platform that powers over 65,000 businesses and has generated more than $6 billion in sales. With over 15 years of experience in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship, he has built and scaled multiple ventures alongside co-founder Thomas Smale. At ThriveCart, Wrixen focuses on creating simple, scalable tools—including high-converting checkouts, affiliate management, and the Learn+ LMS—that help creators and entrepreneurs grow efficiently without added complexity. Known for his data-driven, customer-first approach, he rejects traditional “success tax” models and emphasizes that “we succeed when our customers succeed.” Now, Wrixen is leading ThriveCart into an AI-powered future, developing tools that let users build courses, funnels, and campaigns just by describing their goals.

Christian Brown

Christian Brown is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Glewee, an all-in-one influencer marketing platform that connects over 5,000 brands with 15,000+ influencers to run influencer, UGC, gifting, and affiliate campaigns. Recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Marketing & Advertising, Christian has played a key role in shaping how modern brands build authentic connections with audiences through the creator economy. As both a thought leader and practitioner, Christian has written and contributed to publications such as AdWeek, DigiDay, and Forbes, offering insights into the evolution of the creator economy from a Gen Z perspective. Through his leadership at Glewee, he continues to drive innovation at the intersection of technology, marketing, and culture—empowering creators and brands to collaborate seamlessly in today’s digital landscape.

Heather DeSantis

Heather DeSantis is the Founder and CEO of Publicity for Good, an award-winning purpose-driven PR firm helping CPG and mission-based brands share their stories with the world. Named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee and featured in major outlets such as Entrepreneur, Fox News, and Business Insider, Heather leads with a heart for social impact and empowerment through storytelling.

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