Dimitri Masin

Dimitri Masin is an AI expert with a strong background in finance, compliance, and risk management. As the former VP of Data Science for Financial Crime and Fraud at Monzo, one of the UK’s leading challenger banks, he led efforts to combat fraud using advanced AI techniques. Prior to that, he worked as a Sales Finance Analyst at Google, giving him a unique perspective at the intersection of big tech and financial services. Dimitri is known for his ability to uncover black-box risks and regulatory blind spots, making him a sought-after voice in responsible AI adoption. Now the CEO of Gradient Labs, Dimitri is focused on building secure and compliant AI systems for highly regulated industries. His company developed the first safe AI customer service agent specifically tailored for sectors with strict compliance requirements.

Douglas Squirrel

Douglas Squirrel is a veteran technologist with four decades of coding experience and over twenty years leading software teams. As a former CTO in diverse startups—from fintech and biotech to music—he’s known for driving significant productivity improvements through the power of effective conversations. Squirrel has worked with more than 300 organizations across the globe, helping them transform product strategies, technical capabilities, and company culture by fostering alignment, productive conflict, and business-focused communication. In addition to his hands-on leadership and consulting work, Squirrel is a published author and thought leader.

Jason Smith

Jason Smith is the Founder and CEO of Clarity 2 Prosperity, Prosperity Capital Advisors (with over $3.4 billion in assets under management), and JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management. As a best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur, he has dedicated his career to empowering financial advisors across the country. His companies help advisors streamline their practices, grow their businesses, and educate clients with holistic financial planning strategies. Jason is the author of The Bucket Plan, a widely adopted approach to securing retirement, and The Rainmaker Multiplier, which outlines his proven methods for transforming advisory firms into scalable, self-sustaining businesses.

Robyn Grable

Robyn Grable, a U.S. Navy veteran and founder of Talents ASCEND, has made it her mission to break down traditional hiring barriers and create career bridges for underserved talent. After nine years of military service, she faced the harsh reality that her skills weren’t seen as transferable to the civilian workforce. Told she would have to start from the bottom, Robyn spent years rebuilding her career—an experience that fueled her commitment to ensuring others wouldn’t face the same roadblocks. Through her work as a workforce strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur, Robyn has become a relentless advocate for small businesses, veterans, military spouses, the diversely abled, and justice-impacted individuals.

Margaret Moore

Margaret Moore, MBA, blends leadership, coaching, and science, including thirty years in C-suite roles, co-leading four successful start-ups in biotechnology and coaching, and two decades of professional coaching and coach training. For 25 years, she has been a prolific translator of science into coaching, training, and leadership practice. Margaret's vision for this book is to help bring scientists, leaders, and coaches together to foster leadership excellence and support everyday leaders far and wide.

Raquel Seville

Raquel Seville is a Jamaican tech innovator and the founder of Dataffluent, a company that leverages AI models and machine learning algorithms to analyze complex stock market data. With a strong commitment to driving data-driven decision-making, Raquel is shaping how emerging markets harness technology for economic advancement. With nearly two decades of experience, Raquel has played a pivotal role in transforming how the Caribbean approaches digital innovation and data strategy. As the former Caribbean CEO of BI Brainz, she trained over 10,000 professionals in business intelligence, helping to cultivate a new generation of data-literate leaders across the region.

Matt Melvin

Matt Melvin is an author and activist from Massachusetts who was incarcerated in the federal prison system in 2017 for petty crimes. He currently resides in Shelburne, Vermont. Bullied Behind Bars is Matt's first book.

Priyanka Ganjoo

After spending five years in the corporate beauty world, Priyanka Ganjoo recognized a glaring lack of representation for South Asians in the industry. Frustrated by the absence of products that matched her skin tone and a sense of exclusion, she launched Kulfi Beauty in 2021 to center joy, culture, and inclusivity. Drawing inspiration from her Indian heritage, Priyanka has led Kulfi to significant milestones, including becoming the first South Asian-owned makeup brand carried by Sephora and launching innovative products like the Free the Brow gel-serum. Kulfi has grown into a celebrated brand known for its vibrant, community-driven approach to redefining beauty standards.

Nick Esayian

Nick Esayian is the CEO of LIGHT Helmets, the innovative company behind the lightest protective sports headgear on the market. Under his leadership, LIGHT Helmets has earned the trust of top-tier athletes, with its products featured in all 32 NFL locker rooms and used by over 100 NCAA programs across the country. Before making his mark in the sports tech industry, Nick had a dynamic career as a professional race car driver, bringing a competitive edge and performance-driven mindset to everything he does.

Jim McDermott

Jim McDermott is a highly experienced entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for climate solutions, with over two decades of experience launching, funding, and scaling climate technology firms. He has been the driving force behind companies developing clean biofuels from waste, advancing large-scale carbon capture technology, and creating onboard carbon capture solutions for the maritime industry. As the co-founder and managing partner of Rusheen Capital Management (RCM), Jim specializes in scaling companies focused on clean energy, sustainability, and carbon capture technologies. Prior to forming RCM, he founded US Renewables Group, one of the largest clean energy private equity firms in the U.S.

Nik Agharkar

Nik Agharkar, Esq. is a seasoned counselor with nearly 20 years of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate the complexities of wealth preservation, tax strategy, and legacy planning. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with dual degrees in Economics and Public Policy, he brings a rare combination of analytical expertise and a deep understanding of law, finance, and public systems to his work.

Dr. Joy Kong

Dr. Joy Kong is a pioneering physician, entrepreneur, and thought leader in regenerative medicine. She is the founder of Chara Health, Chara Biologics, and the American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy (AAICT), organizations that reflect her commitment to merging innovative science with real-world health solutions. With a focus on cellular rejuvenation and stem cell therapy, Dr. Kong has patented proprietary formulations and built a global reputation for advancing regenerative health. Her leadership and impact have earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the “Top Women Entrepreneurs to Watch.”

Katie Tamblin

Katie Tamblin is a seasoned business leader and consultant specializing in helping teams manage mature, technology-enabled products with efficiency and impact. With extensive experience as Chief Product Officer at several organizations in the Supply Chain Risk and Compliance Software space, she brings a strategic lens to product management and development. In addition to her executive roles, Katie advises private equity firms and entrepreneurs on industry trends and best practices in software development. Over her 25+ year career, Katie has held leadership positions across a wide range of functions, including marketing, product development, data science, and economic forecasting.

Kathryn Ficarra

Kathryn Ficarra is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of VP-level experience across a range of industries, including start-ups, gaming, and e-commerce. As a transformational architect, she now empowers high-performing professionals to unlock exceptional leadership through her proprietary IMPACT Framework—a groundbreaking method that redefines executive presence beyond conventional models of leadership development. Kathryn also serves as a licensed facilitator of the Purpose Assessment, a science-backed tool designed to help leaders align their personal purpose with professional goals, enhancing both fulfillment and performance.

Tony D’Urso

Tony D’Urso is a bestselling author and acclaimed podcast host, best known for The Tony D’Urso Show, which has surpassed 45 million downloads since its launch in 2015. Originally called Revenue Chat Radio, the show has grown into a global platform featuring elite entrepreneurs and celebrities like Jack Canfield, Kevin Harrington, and Wesley Snipes. With over 225,000 listens per episode and consistent Top 100 Apple Podcast rankings, Tony's engaging interviews and powerful insights make his show a go-to resource for aspiring and established entrepreneurs alike. Beyond podcasting, Tony is a multifaceted creator whose storytelling talent shines through in his fiction novel, The Imen of Atlantis: Bitten. Set in a mythical world inspired by ancient Arctic maps, the book explores the rise of a powerful race and the human greed it ignites—earning praise for its Tolkien-like depth.

Michael Chad Hoeppner

Michael Chad Hoeppner is the CEO and president of GK Training and an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, where he empowers individuals and organizations with the communication skills needed to succeed professionally and personally. As a sought-after speaking coach, he has worked with high-profile clients such as Andrew Yang, Swiss Re, Pfizer, BCG, Xerox, Columbia Business School, NYU Law, and Special Olympics chairman Tim Shriver. His expertise spans public speaking, executive presence, business development, interpersonal communication, and more. Hoeppner is a leading voice in highlighting the connection between effective spoken communication and overall well-being. His approach emphasizes not just performance but also the physical and emotional dimensions of communication.

Mandy Morris

Mandy Morris is an Executive Psychology Coach, licensed therapist, and co-founder of soFree—a pioneering app that leverages neuroscience-based technology to reduce stress in under two minutes. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in helping high-achieving individuals, entrepreneurs, and leaders overcome subconscious patterns rooted in trauma. By combining advanced psychological insights with practical leadership strategies, Mandy empowers clients to unlock clarity, confidence, and purpose. A dynamic writer and speaker, Mandy is known for her thought-provoking work, The Hidden Force Stealing Your Happiness, which challenges conventional ideas of success and explores the unseen psychological barriers that hold people back.

Amina AlTai

Amina AlTai is a holistic business and career coach, podcast host, proud immigrant, and chronic illness advocate. She works with high-impact leaders, founders, entrepreneurs, and socially conscious celebrities to help them discover their purpose and create meaningful, aligned careers. In addition to her one-on-one coaching, Amina partners with progressive companies like Google, Deloitte, and Roku to foster workplace cultures that support well-being and inclusivity. Her journey into coaching was deeply personal—after early success in her corporate career, a lack of boundaries and chronic stress lead to burnout and the diagnosis of two autoimmune diseases. This experience inspired her to build a business focused on helping others recognize and heal from similar patterns.

Brian Seth Hurst

Brian Seth Hurst is a seasoned entertainment executive and transformation coach whose unique journey began with a missed definition of metaphysics in a college philosophy class—an event that sparked a lifelong exploration into life’s deeper meaning. He describes himself as a “metapractical” man, blending spiritual insight with real-world experience. For years, he balanced two careers: one in the entertainment industry and the other as an intuitive counselor and coach. A personal turning point led him to write WHOLE, a collection of essays on transforming beliefs and connecting to something greater, now accompanied by a companion workbook and audiobook.

Darryl Stickel

Darryl Stickel is a recognized thought leader in the field of trust, offering practical and impactful insights on leadership and transformation. Known for his strong example and guidance, he serves as a trusted mentor, coach, and thought partner for leaders seeking meaningful change. His ability to blend theory with real-world application makes his approach both accessible and effective. With a Ph.D. in Business from Duke University and a background as a tenured consultant at McKinsey & Company, Darryl brings a deep well of academic and professional experience.

Richard Berle

Richard Berle is a driven entrepreneur and the CEO of Golf Fit, a fitness platform revolutionizing how golfers enhance their performance through targeted training. With a strong background in business leadership as President of National Apartment Flooring, Richard has a talent for spotting unmet needs in the market and developing innovative solutions to meet them. His passion for Golf Fit was born from his own struggle with a recurring wrist injury caused by limited mobility—an issue that highlighted a larger gap in the golf industry for sport-specific fitness programs.

Kyle Struebing

Kyle and his wife Jojo Struebing are the dynamic duo behind Altered States Wellness and hosts of the Altered States Unplugged podcast. After years of climbing the corporate ladder—JoJo in tech sales at Microsoft and HP—they both hit a wall with burnout. Their discovery of float therapy, cold plunges, and biohacking completely transformed their lives and mental health, inspiring a pivot into wellness entrepreneurship. What started as a CBD shop quickly evolved into a thriving wellness studio after they introduced immersive wellness experiences that prioritized results over products. From former franchisees to successful franchisors, JoJo and Kyle built Altered States Wellness around everything they wished they had in their previous business ventures. Their studio became so popular they had to turn customers away, sparking the idea to scale through franchising.

Brian Burke

A former executive, founder, and investor in education and sport,. Brian is also the Managing Partner of BurkeCapital, which invests in high growth, innovative startups and later stage companies. He was a strategic advisor of ParentSquare and a seed investor and strategic advisor of Thuzio (acquired by TrillerNet). Brian was also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of BurkeEDU from 2013-2020. His first company provided higher education development solutions to foster engagement, enhance donor experiences, and increase fiscal giving through strategy, training, and integrated marketing communications. Brian earned a Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies from Seton Hall University.

DJ Carroll

DJ Carroll—also known as Coach Carroll—is a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Carroll Media, a global AdTech firm specializing in digital attention and performance-based marketing. With a background in sales psychology and advertising, DJ has built and exited multiple businesses, channeling his experience into helping the next generation of business leaders level up. He's also the creator of innovative tools like Alli and a trusted partner for small businesses looking to scale their digital presence.

Shane Walsh

Shane Walsh is a Marine Corps veteran, former contractor, fix-and-flip investor, and the founder of Home Equity Invoice Agreements. After witnessing too many hardworking individuals lose out in a system stacked against them, Shane set out to transform the real estate landscape. He applied Six Sigma principles to streamline the industry and authored The Real Game Made Simple—his own “Jerry Maguire mission statement” for how the game should be played.

Jay Tobey

Jay Tobey is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of North Star Financial and North Star Recovery & Wellness, where he is revolutionizing the behavioral health space by uniting capital investment with compassionate care. With a strong belief in expanding access to quality mental health and substance abuse services, Jay focuses on investing in underserved areas to drive both social impact and financial returns. His mission is rooted in addressing critical gaps in the healthcare system while empowering communities to thrive. With experience speaking to thousands of real estate investors on capital-raising strategies and deal sourcing, Jay brings deep expertise and credibility to the investment world. His portfolio includes investments in 35 businesses across multiple industries, reflecting a strategic, innovative approach to growth.

Pushkar Anand

Pushkar Anand, the visionary founder of the Centre for Infinite Riches and author of the #1 international bestseller Manifest Your Infinite Riches. A graduate of the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics, Pushkar was on a traditional corporate path when a powerful moment of insight in 2008 prompted him to reevaluate his life’s direction. That turning point launched him into an extraordinary journey of research and self-discovery—spanning over 500 books, 30 seminars, and immersive workshops, culminating in a rigorous four-year mentorship with Blaine Bartlett, a globally respected expert in spirituality, business, and leadership. Despite not being published by a Big-5 publisher, Manifest Your Infinite Riches has reached readers in over 50 countries, a testament to its powerful message and global impact.

Ulyses Osuna

Ulyses Osuna is the founder of Influencer Press, a leading PR agency that specializes in securing high-impact media coverage for elite entrepreneurs and businesses. With a focus on strategic publicity and a unique concept he calls “pre-influence,” Ulyses has helped clients gain recognition in top-tier publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., and Business Insider. His client roster includes high-profile names like Cardone Ventures, Codie Sanchez, and Ed Mylett, all of whom have benefited from his ability to boost their credibility, authority, and visibility in competitive markets. Remarkably, Ulyses built his PR empire in his early 20s, launching Influencer Press at just 19 years old. Now a sought-after PR strategist, he works with 7-, 8-, and even 9-figure entrepreneurs.

Brian Burke

A former executive, founder, and investor in education and sport,. Brian is also the Managing Partner of BurkeCapital, which invests in high growth, innovative startups and later stage companies. He was a strategic advisor of ParentSquare and a seed investor and strategic advisor of Thuzio (acquired by TrillerNet). Brian was also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of BurkeEDU from 2013-2020. His first company provided higher education development solutions to foster engagement, enhance donor experiences, and increase fiscal giving through strategy, training, and integrated marketing communications.