Allana Prat

Allana Pratt, an Ivy League graduate and global media personality, is a renowned intimacy expert helping people heal heartbreak and attract meaningful relationships. Author of six books and host of the podcast Intimate Conversations: Season 12-Become the One, Allana empowers her audience to "Become the One" to "Find the One" and "Awaken the One." Her expertise has led her to interview notable figures like Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette and coach Leeza Gibbons during Dancing with the Stars.

Chris Martin

In 2000, Chris Martin launched a temporary airbrush tattoo business in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, growing to become a very popular local attraction, successfully operating across 25 venues. In 2023, Chris recruited a seasoned team of guest experience, kiosk, and live entertainment experts to bring this technology nationwide. Chris is the Founder and President of iTATU.

John Rajchert

John Rajchert is an accomplished global senior business leader with extensive experience in executive roles. Currently serving as CEO of Lit Thinking, a leader in health technology and clean buildings, John brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Prior to his current role, he held senior positions at the Fortune 100 multinational conglomerate Honeywell, including Global President of Building Solutions, where he managed a P&L of $2.5 Billion. He completed his studies in Electrical Engineering in Australia under a traineeship scheme with Sydney’s Electrical Utility Company. He is an associate member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.

Brianna Van Zanten

Brianna Van Zanten passionately combines her love for meaningful connections, her academic background in user experience and human behaviors, and her devotion to service. As a Black female in the tech world, she aspires to be recognized not only as an advocate for diversity and inclusion but also as a future mentor for young professionals like herself. She grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and pursued her studies in Cognitive Science and Psychology at Case Western Reserve University. During her college years, Van Zanten also seized the opportunity to play soccer, which ignited her passion for coaching. Currently, she coaches three youth travel soccer teams, a journey that has further fueled her love for mentoring and developing young players.

Eric Best

Eric Best is the CEO and co-founder of SoundCommerce – a data platform company that helps brands deliver world-class, profitable experiences. With more than 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive, Eric is a tenured leader in consumer-direct and retail commerce, SaaS, cloud integration, digital currency and digital advertising.

Michael Sartain

Michael Sartain is a dynamic individual with a diverse background. A University of Texas at Austin graduate, he initially explored the entertainment industry, gaining skills in communication and management. His life took a turn post-9/11, leading him to a seven-year military career as a KC-135 navigator in the Air Force, where he honed leadership and integrity. Transitioning to event hosting in Las Vegas, he developed expertise in high-level networking and abundance mindset. Diving into finance, he mastered statistical analysis and diversified financial knowledge. Michael's podcast showcases his wide-ranging interests, and he founded Men of Action, integrating his multifaceted experiences into a program focusing on social networking, leadership, entrepreneurship, mindset, and finance.

Bogdan Zlatkov

Bogdan Zlatkov is the Founder of GrowthHackYourCareer.com and has taught thousands of smart job seekers how to optimize their resumes, reach “All-Star” status with their LinkedIn profiles, and how to ace their interviews to land their next job faster. Before starting GHYC, Bogdan was a Content Manager at LinkedIn Learning and the author of, "The Ultimate Guide to Job Hunting," ranked #1 on Google.

Hugh Barton

Hugh Barton is the co-founder and chief executive officer of LVH, a first-of-its-kind luxury super home chartering company that provides access to thousands of elite homes in hundreds of global destinations. As a globally recognized industry leader in luxury asset management, hospitality, and client services to ultra-high-net-worth clientele, he is often sought after for his expertise and advisory services. He boasts more than 25 years of entrepreneurship, with experience spanning sales, technology product management, and strategic business development across industries such as financial services, real estate and healthcare. Hugh received a Bachelor in Finance and Strategic Management from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

Aubree Childs

Aubree Childs grew up in a less than ideal situation, she became a product of her environment at the tender age of 11. After her Mother took her own life she got invited to a Jiu Jitsu class in Brazil and it changed her life. She knew she had to give back to the millions of children just like her and she’s made it a mission to get Jiu Jitsu to every underserved child, human trafficked victims, victims of sexual/domestic violence, into every group home, after school program, foster agency, probation, and rehabs across the United States.

Shafiur Rahman

As the right hand to many founders, Shafiur has made operations the secret weapon for many startups. He has built the operational infrastructure and held prominent leadership roles for several companies, including Airbus Aerial, Specright, Connectifier (Acquired by LinkedIn Feb' 16), and Airware. Decades of broad exposure have taught Shafiur which levers make each functional area work and how they must be coordinated for a startup to succeed.

Kristin Leffel

Volée is a premium athletic lifestyle collection featuring fashion-forward designs created by women for women. With a sports luxe look perfect for the court, the country club, or everyday life, Volée stands out so you can make your mark! Volée was founded in Newport Beach, California., by three best friends, Kristin Leffel, Ashley Rose, and Kasey Martin.

Evan Hock

Evan Hock is the co-founder and COO of MakeMyMove where he works to connect remote workers to their happy places. He found his entrepreneurial spark at Angie's List, nurtured by a strong bond with founder and CEO Bill Oesterle, who was his partner in establishing MakeMyMove. The company began as a play to help bring talent back to Hock and Oesterle's home state of Indiana, and now works across the United States, helping cities and towns to tell their unique stories, and attract new residents.

Annie Dickerson

Annie Dickerson, with over 15 years of real estate experience, has made a major impact in commercial real estate. She co-founded Goodegg Investments with Julie Lam, and their firm has managed over $1.4 billion in investments, earning them the title of Best Real Estate Syndication Company in North America by Build Magazine. Annie was also named Real Estate Investor of the Year by the Motley Fool. Beyond their investment success, Annie and Julie share their knowledge as authors and hosts of the Life & Money Show podcast. They also created the Real Estate Accelerator mentorship program to help new investors raise private capital.

Patti B. Johnson

Patti B. Johnson is the former CEO of PeopleResults, a change and learning consulting firm she founded over 18 years ago. Under her leadership, PeopleResults achieved significant success, culminating in a successful private equity acquisition in 2023. She has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fast Company, MONEY Magazine, U.S. News and World Report, Fortune, and many more.

Frank Parisi

Frank Parisi's life story reads like a Hollywood movie, marked by a turbulent upbringing on the tough streets of New York City, where he grappled with drugs, alcohol, and violence as means of survival. After decades of self-destruction, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening on July 31, 2011, that led him to embrace recovery as a new way of life. Since then, Frank has dedicated himself to inspiring young people to make better choices and avoid the pitfalls that once ensnared him. His mission extends to empowering adults of all ages, demonstrating that the past does not define them and that each day offers the opportunity for a fresh start.

Josh Seiden

Josh Seiden has extensive experience working with hundreds of organizations in various roles, including individual contributors, leaders, founders, and consultants. Originally software designers, they transitioned into coaching, consulting, and speaking, where they focus on helping organizations integrate strategy, adopt customer-centric practices, and leverage evidence-based decision-making to enhance agility (with a lowercase “a”), create better products, and achieve greater success. They have co-authored two previous books and their latest work, Who Does What By How Much? A Practical Guide to Customer-Centric OKRs, continues their mission to drive organizational success through customer-centric approaches.

Todd Durkin

Todd Durkin, MA, is a highly respected strength and conditioning coach, motivational speaker, and best-selling author. He has trained some of the world’s top athletes, including NFL MVPs, Super Bowl Champions, and Olympic Gold Medalists, helping them achieve peak performance through fitness and mindset coaching. As the founder of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, Todd has received numerous awards, including being a two-time Personal Trainer of the Year and the 2017 Jack LaLanne Award winner. He’s also part of the Under Armour Training Team and has been repeatedly recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Health & Fitness by Greatist.

Dr. Ella F. Washington

Dr. Ella F. Washington is an organizational psychologist, DEI expert and professor of practice at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business. Throughout her 15-year career she has emerged as a thought leader and influential expert in leadership development, corporate competencies and creating inclusive and equitable workplaces. Dr. Washington has worked with corporate leaders, global enterprises and DEI professionals to craft inclusive, innovative and engaging workplace environments for all.

Peter Goldstein

Peter Goldstein is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with over 30 years of extensive experience as a C-Suite executive and member of the Board of Directors for public and private companies. Peter brings a unique blend of skills and expertise with managing emerging growth, corporate finance, compliance, capital market and investment banking activities with a results driven focus. He provides leadership in varied aspects of corporate finance and capital markets by drawing on his expertise with a myriad of diverse and satisfied global entrepreneurial clients.

Rick Jordan

Rick embodies the true meaning of being self-made. He achieved success by going ALL IN—not just in business, but in life. Rick built a public company from the ground up, with no outside financial assistance, all while raising a family. As the host of the ALL IN with Rick Jordan podcast, he’s a dynamic keynote speaker, influential media personality, and a connoisseur of fine scotch. Notably, he led the first Managed IT Services Provider to become publicly traded as an independent entity.

Dr. Alise Cortez

Dr. Alise Cortez is the Chief Ignition Officer at Gusto, Now!, a consultancy that helps organizations improve engagement, performance, and profitability by fostering meaning and purpose. With over 25 years of experience as an organizational psychologist, logotherapist, speaker, and author, she focuses on building purpose-driven leadership and high-performing cultures. Her global work helps individuals and companies lead more fulfilling and impactful lives.

Monica Suleski

Monica Suleski is a visionary entrepreneur and design expert with a passion for beauty and timeless art. Born to a Polish father and Colombian mother, she was raised between Philadelphia's traditional values and South Beach's trendy vibe. In 1998, Suleski founded Eclectic Elements, a Miami-based full-service art, furniture, and design firm that offers contemporary and luxury collections. She integrates her belief in the mind, body, and soul connection into her work, maintaining a lifestyle of meditation, superfoods, and fitness. Her high-profile clients include celebrities like Nicki Minaj, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Floyd Mayweather, Lil Wayne, and Shaquille O’Neal.

Meg Appelgate

Meg Appelgate is the co-founder and CEO of Unsilenced, a nonprofit dedicated to ending institutional child abuse within the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI). A survivor of two TTI programs where she spent over three years, Meg now advocates for systemic change and supports other survivors. Her new book, “Becoming UNSILENCED: Surviving and Fighting the Troubled Teen Industry” (April 2024), details her harrowing experiences and the urgent need for reform. With a background in psychology and extensive nonprofit management, Meg is committed to promoting healthy, effective alternatives for struggling youth and ensuring their rights and well-being.

Ashley Goodall

Ashley Goodall is a leadership expert who has spent his career exploring large organizations from the inside, most recently as an executive at Cisco. He is the co-author of Nine Lies About Work, which was selected as the best management book of 2019 by Strategy + Business and as one of Amazon’s best business and leadership books of 2019. Prior to Cisco, he spent fourteen years at Deloitte as a consultant and as the Chief Learning Officer for Leadership and Professional development.

Chima Ezeilo

Chima is an architect, art promoter, writer, and filmmaker with a deep passion for empowering young people. His commitment to giving back has been a guiding force in his life. During a safari in Malawi, he witnessed the mismanagement of funds intended for a school project, which left him disheartened by the $11 million that had been squandered. This experience inspired him to create FunDonor, a platform aimed at increasing accountability in charities and empowering the youth to contribute meaningfully to society.

Paul "Gravy" Kent Graeve

Paul "Gravy" Kent Graeve is the Founder and CEO of The Data Group, a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses harness the power of their data. With nearly two decades of experience, Graeve is committed to helping companies recognize the immense value of their data as a critical asset for growth and success. He challenges the common misconception that data management is solely an IT responsibility, advocating instead that CEOs, with their strategic acumen, are fully capable of understanding and leading their organization's data initiatives. Graeve believes that in today's tech-driven world, CEOs must overcome the intimidation of technology and take an active role in driving their company’s data strategies.

Matt Sharrers

Matt Sharrers, author of The Second CEO: Accelerating Scale When Following the Founder, is the managing partner of ETJ Advisory, started in 2020. Sharrers is a CEO coach, investor, and board advisor. He specializes in coaching private equity-backed CEOs and serving on the boards of these companies. Sharrers currently serves on six boards. Prior to starting ETJ, he was the CEO of Sales Benchmark Index (SBI), a B2B strategy consulting firm specializing in growth.

Van Carlson

Van Carlson is the Founder and CEO of SRA 831(b) Admin, with over 25 years of experience in the risk management industry. He specializes in helping business owners and their trusted advisors navigate risk using the 831(b) tax code. Before founding SRA, Van successfully ran his own property and casualty firm for 15 years. His expertise and insights have made him a sought-after guest, appearing on more than 50 podcasts. Under his leadership, SRA was recognized as one of the INC 5000 fastest-growing companies in 2023.

Ray Hespen

Ray Hespen is the CEO and co-founder of Property Meld, a maintenance automation software company. Ray and his co-founder, David Kingman, started Property Meld in 2014 to bring intelligent maintenance to the property management world. His background is rooted in the manufacturing business. As a degreed engineer, his previous roles have involved reducing operating expenses while improving quality and consistency. He has taken this operational knowledge and combined it with technology to start one of the fastest-growing real estate technology companies in the United States.