David Steele

David Steele is the co-founder and CEO of One Wealth Advisors, a $1 billion independent wealth management firm that provides clients with comprehensive planning and advisory services to simplify their financial lives and help achieve their financial goals. A strategic visionary, David has successfully built ventures across various industries, including hospitality, arts, entertainment, and consumer products. As co-founder and Executive Chairman of Flour + Water Hospitality Group, he oversees renowned restaurant brands in the Bay Area, with a focus on culinary excellence, sustainability, and community impact. Over the past six years, he has opened six restaurants in the competitive Bay Area dining scene.

Bryce C. Tingle

Bryce C. Tingle is Professor and N. Murray Edwards Chair in Business Law in the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary, and author of the book 'Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance'. He is a member of one of the Securities Commissions in Canada, serves as the Chair for various business corporations, and spent decades advising boards, including as the General Counsel of several international corporate groups.

Kurt Schmidt

Kurt Schmidt is a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 15 years of experience. He holds an MSW from Missouri State University and an MBA from Webster University. Kurt's personal experiences and passion for helping others guide his work with people facing mental health and substance use challenges. He is also a certified personal trainer, recognizing the important link between physical and mental health in recovery.

Dr. Kyra Bobinet

Dr. Kyra Bobinet is a physician, public health leader, and behavior change designer focusing on tranquility, transformation and healing to build optimal health and fulfilling, meaningful lives. She is the author of Unstoppable Brain: The New Neuroscience That Frees Us From Failure, Eases Our Stress, and Creates Lasting Change. A keynote speaker, live presenter, and podcast guest, Dr. Bobinet addresses topics such as behavior change, self-care and personal growth for high-influence leaders, and what long-term neuroscience research reveals about habits and lifestyle change.

Robin Antar

Robin Antar is a Brooklyn, NY native and award-winning sculptor whose works in stone have been collected by NY cognoscenti, and exhibited around the world at prestigious galleries and museums, as well as corporate offices. She happens to be blind in one eye, but that hasn’t stopped her from becoming a prolific artist.

Jonathan Keim

Jonathan was instrumental in launching Robbins-Madanes Training and the Coaching Institute. These coaching schools have now trained over 15% of the estimated global population of certified coaches. He currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Robbins-Madanes Training. As a Master Level Trainer of Strategic Intervention, Jonathan guides and facilitates life-changing experiences through impactful live and online coaching programs, empowering individuals to unlock their potential, improve their relationships, accelerate their careers, discover their greatest purpose, and turn their dreams into action plans.

Amber Jayne

Amber Jayne is a visionary leader in early childhood education with over two decades of experience. Her journey began at nineteen, teaching preschoolers, and at twenty-three, she fulfilled her dream by founding Smart Start Preschool, now known as Loving Start Learning Centers. Amber’s mission has always been to create a nurturing and fun learning environment, successfully balancing her role as an educator with raising four children. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her from running a preschool from her home to managing larger centers, always maintaining her commitment to excellence in early education.

Jerad Finck

Jerad Finck is the Founder and CEO of Cosmic Wire, a Los Angeles-based company focused on revolutionizing the spatial internet through cutting-edge technology and high-profile partnerships. With over two decades of diverse experience in tech system design, music production, and executive leadership, Jerad is a recognized innovator. He began his career in Silicon Valley, where he developed expertise in cybersecurity and system architecture, contributing to major projects for both startups and industry leaders like Nokia.

Marquel Russell

Arguably one of the best when it comes to revenue growth for experts, Marquel Russell is a multimillion-dollar revenue generator, best-selling author, Inc. 5000 CEO, Rapid Business Growth Strategist, and Advisor who has been called one of the greatest business growth geniuses of our time. His genius lies in his innate talent for creating simple systems to strategically grow companies that are more profitable, scalable, sustainable, enjoyable, and sellable.

David Hoffman

David is the CEO and Founder of one of the leading real estate brokerages in the Carolinas, a public speaker, and the author of Relationships Over Rules. His life began with hardship—taken from his mother after a near-death experience, he grew up in rough conditions, even eating dog food and drinking from toilet water. By age 8, he was already finding ways to make money, learning the value of hard work early on. Because he didn’t have strong relationships growing up, he now places immense value on them, both in business and life.

Betsy Pepine

Betsy Pepine, Founder and CEO of Pepine Realty, is a trailblazer in the real estate industry and an accomplished entrepreneur. Under her leadership, Pepine Realty has earned national recognition, with The Wall Street Journal consistently ranking her team as one of the top-producing in the U.S. Her brokerage has also been listed multiple times among the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies and recognized on Florida's Top 50 Companies to Watch. Betsy's expertise and innovative approach have earned her numerous accolades, solidifying her status as a respected leader in the real estate sector.

GC Brown

GC Brown, a former felon who served 16 years in federal facilities, has turned his life around through writing and entrepreneurship. While imprisoned, Brown discovered his passion for writing and has since completed two book series awaiting publication. He views his time in prison as the turning point that led him to a fulfilling career as an author. His first novel, Wake of Storm, won a gold award in the prestigious Ben Franklin contest. Brown is also a co-founder of UpCup Koffee, a mushroom coffee company he started with two fellow ex-convicts, Alex Diaz and Dr. William McArthur III. Both his books and the coffee company are set to launch on the same date, November 1.

Zach Colman

Zach Colman has extensive experience working with a diverse range of athletes and sports-driven brands, helping them discover their "why" through strategic brand identity and engaging digital experiences. His portfolio includes collaborations with renowned athletes such as MLB’s Phil Coke, NFL’s Mike Kafka and Robert Turbin, as well as corporate partnerships with brands like the Phoenix Suns, Serfas, Crunch Fitness, and the Pro Football Retired Players Association. Zach is the founder of Creatitive, a TEDx speaker, and the owner of GymMark.

Mark Siebert

Mark Siebert is one of the nation's foremost franchise consultants and the CEO of iFranchise Group, a top-ranked franchise consulting firm. With over 40 years of experience in the franchising industry, Siebert has helped numerous prominent brands expand their businesses through franchising, working with hundreds of franchise companies across more than 30 countries. He is also a sought-after speaker, regularly presenting at franchise conferences and events worldwide.

Anita Nowak, PhD

Anita Nowak, PhD, is an empathy evangelist, author, multiple TEDx speaker, podcaster, award-winning educator, certified coach, and founder of Purposeful Empathy by Design, a boutique global advisory firm that helps purpose-driven organizations create cultures of empathy and family offices achieve social impact through strategic philanthropy. She teaches Happiness Means Business and Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation at McGill University. She’s also on faculty with the McGill Executive Institute.

Maksym Prokhorov

Maksym Prokhorov is a retail professional turned engineer who transitioned careers after a contractor failed to deliver the CRM system he needed. This experience led him to create PLATMA, a business automation platform that allows companies to independently create solutions without spending hundreds of dollars on IT teams.

Jay Conner

Since 2003, Jay Conner has been buying and selling houses in a small market of 40,000 people, now averaging $82,000 per deal. He has rehabbed over 500 homes and been involved in more than $118 million in real estate transactions. Jay has fully automated his 7-figure income business, working fewer than 10 hours a week. His expertise in raising private money has made him a trusted consultant for over 2,000 real estate investors, especially after raising $2.15 million in private funds within 90 days during the 2009 financial crisis.

Gina Maier Vincent

Gina Maier Vincent is a visionary thought leader, master motivator, and founder of Exquisitely Aligned, where she offers a 3-step proven system to help high achievers align their time, money, and energy with their core truths, desires, and gifts. Her mission is to empower individuals to live their most magnificent lives by guiding them to optimize their resources. Through her podcast, TV show, and monthly magazine columns, Vincent shares her insights with a global audience, helping people create the future they truly desire and deserve. Her entrepreneurial expertise and unique approach have made her a sought-after speaker, inspiring audiences worldwide.

Kristi Jenkins

Kristi Jenkins is a highly experienced real estate agent with over 20 years in the industry, known as the "Realtor for Life" for her dedication to helping clients through different stages of homeownership. She specializes in luxury and waterfront properties in the Eastside and Seattle areas, working with everything from resales to new construction and land development. Her attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and personalized marketing set her apart, earning her many repeat clients across all price ranges.

Rusty Rueff

Rusty Rueff is a well-known technology executive, startup advisor, and thought leader in the Bay Area. He has served on numerous corporate boards of directors, including as a founding board director of Glassdoor. He was the National Coordinating Co-Chair for Technology during Barack Obama's successful 2012 reelection campaign and was subsequently appointed to the President’s Advisory Board for the Arts for The Kennedy Center. He has been the leader of both the GRAMMY Foundation Board and The American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Board. He is a benefactor of Purdue University’s Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Arts, and Performance.

Jarek Tadla

Jarek Tadla is a seasoned real estate investor with over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial properties. As the owner of Peoples Choice Apartments LLC, Jarek has built the largest singularly owned real estate company in the country without relying on investor equity. His portfolio spans thousands of units globally, and he has personally renovated and remediated many of them to improve living conditions for tenants, something that resonated deeply with him as an immigrant from Poland in the 1990s. Jarek’s journey from dishwasher to a highly successful entrepreneur highlights his belief that every step in his career contributed to his success. Jarek’s story is not just one of financial triumph but also of personal struggle.

Damon Burton

Damon Burton, an SEO expert with a team of over 40 employees, has built a multi-seven figure agency without any lead generation or ad spend, creating over $100 million in revenue for clients. His journey from startup to a successful company exemplifies SEO mastery in an era where online visibility is crucial for businesses. Damon specializes in leveraging organic traffic, turning it into substantial business results. His story is marked by perseverance and success, showcasing his ability to navigate challenges and achieve online prominence. Notable achievements include outranking ABC for The Bachelor. Damon is dedicated to transforming SEO from a guessing game into a precise science.

Dave Young

Dave Young is the founder of Paragon Wealth Management, a firm he has successfully led for over 35 years through some of the toughest investment markets. Paragon has earned numerous accolades, including the NABCAP Premier Advisor and Best of State Investment Advisor awards multiple times. In addition to his financial career, Dave became Mayor of Orem in 2022, applying his expertise to enhance the city's operations and finances.

Glenn Kaufman

Glenn Kaufman is a Managing Director of D Cubed, and a 25 year veteran in private market investing. Having spent almost his entire career investing primarily on behalf of high net worth individuals and families, he helped found Cubed to utilize that experience and to be the private-market investor of choice for companies, owners and executives in select sectors seeking a partner with the most focus, alignment and commitment to resourcing their success.

Scott Chou

Scott Chou has been in the venture capital industry since 1997 and was recently recognized by Always On as a Top 100 venture capitalist. He is known for his focus on disruptive technologies and for authoring Maxims, Morals, and Metaphors – A Primer on Venture Capital. Scott’s educational background includes the Kauffman Fellows Venture Capital Program, a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with honors from Caltech as well as master’s degrees from Harvard University and Stanford University. He was recently recognized by Always On as a Top 100 venture capitalist.

Vikram Ravoory

Vikram Ravoory, commonly known as Vik, was born in Connecticut and raised in Orlando, Florida, where his family relocated to support his dream of becoming a professional tennis player. Two of his coaches also moved to Florida to continue mentoring him. He pursued his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida, balancing academics with his passion for tennis as a member of the varsity team. After earning his degree, Vik completed a Master’s at USF to improve his GPA and worked at Disney World, where he developed an appreciation for high-quality customer service. He later attended New York University for Dental School, graduating in 2022, followed by a rigorous two-year fellowship in implant dentistry and dental surgery at NYU from 2022 to 2024.

Michael Foucher

Michael Foucher is an experienced product leader who specializes in driving vision and roadmaps for businesses. He is currently VP of Product and Customer Success at browser company, Shift, and was part of its founding team in 2017. At Shift he focuses on ideating product strategy, scaling the product, leading user research and customer service, building high performing teams, and managing cross-functional partners. Michael specializes in SaaS, multi-platform and multi-channel checkout experiences, product strategy, and product development.

Zac Coughlin

Zac’s Sweet Shop is a chocolate company creating high-quality, innovative bite-sized chocolates, likened to a modern See’s Candies with Zac Coughlin as the Black, Gen-Z Willy Wonka. Relaunched in 2024, the brand is preparing for a 2025 retail launch with upgraded packaging and strategic partnerships. A Pittsburgh native, Zac developed his passion for flavor and baked goods early on, influenced by his grandmother's expertise. By age 13, he launched Zac’s Sweet Shop, crafting desserts for parties and events throughout high school. He has since been featured in outlets like the LA Times and Entrepreneur, creating custom sweets for high-profile events, including Black-ish and The Oscars. His impressive client list includes Gary Vee, American Express, and Disney, all while giving back to the communities he supports as a proud adoptee.

Alejandro Salazar

Alejandro Salazar is a renowned strategist and the founder of Breakthrough, a consultancy firm that has helped over 250 companies, including global corporations, achieve success in competitive markets. With a PhD from Northwestern University, his career has been shaped by extensive hands-on experience rather than just academic theory. Alejandro's work focuses on guiding businesses to adopt innovative approaches to strategy that emphasize adaptability and action over rigid planning, which has made him a prominent figure in the field.

Adam Rosen

Adam Rosen, a seasoned entrepreneur and global traveler, successfully exited his first tech startup in 2019. He now leads two thriving ventures: EOC Works, where he helps businesses drive sales through cold email strategies, and The Nomad Cloud, a rapidly growing community with over 200,000 subscribers, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to explore the world while building successful businesses.

Jennifer Neville

Jennifer Neville is a mindset and manifestation expert who helps individuals discover their purpose and potential through intuitive coaching, hypnotherapy, and the power of the subconscious mind. Her work focuses on reframing core beliefs and blockages to bring about dramatic personal changes. By teaching clients to shift their thoughts and reprogram their subconscious, Jennifer enables them to create new neural pathways that align with their goals. Her hypnotic programming package includes routines and techniques aimed at healing deep-seated wounds and fostering desired lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, which she personally experienced through her own 45+ pound transformation.