Brett Trainor is on a mission to help 100,000 Corporate GenXers escape the 9-5! He's the Founder of the Escapee Collective, Host of the Corporate Escapee Podcast, and CEO of the Collective Academy.

Yusuf Jones ia a compassionate innovator in AI and mental health technology. As an AI Solutions Innovator, LLM Engineer, and mental health technology advocate, he's presented groundbreaking workshops at Yale and Stanford, focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health care. A certified end-of-life doula and advocate for ethical AI, Yusuf brings a unique blend of technical expertise and profound understanding of human connection to his work. His deep appreciation for both the challenges and transformative power of authentic human relationships shapes his approach to technology. From leading innovative mental health hackathons to developing AI-enhanced spiritual technologies, he bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and human-centered solutions. His work is particularly focused on making AI accessible and beneficial to underserved communities, combining deeply held faith-based principles with modern technology to create meaningful digital ecosystems. 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jami_ai_studio
• Meet Yusuf through via Custom GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-wuWOZDg3L-the-yusuf-algorithm-beta

Brian holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from Dalhousie University and a Master’s in Animal Behavior & Conservation from Hunter College/CUNY. Combining expertise in both fields, Brian has pioneered the use of AI and machine learning to revolutionize the pet care industry. As the co-founder of Instinct Dog Behavior & Training, he has scaled the company to $7.5M in annual revenue with 12 locations across the U.S. and plans for international expansion. At Instinct, Brian leads efforts to apply AI-driven solutions that transform canine behavioral health, providing practical tools and insights for clients. With experience managing multi-million dollar projects and large teams, Brian brings a unique blend of technical knowledge, leadership, and innovation to his work at the intersection of technology and animal behavior. 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instinctdogtraining
• Website: https://www.instinctdogtraining.com/

Rod Turner is Founder and CEO of Manhattan Street Capital, the #1 Growth Capital platform for mature startup and mid-sized US and Canadian companies. He helps companies raise growth capital via S-1 IPO, Direct IPO Listings, SEC compliant ICOs and Token offerings for the Blockchain. A serial entrepreneur, Rod has built seven successful High Tech Startups to success and liquid outcomes, including 2 IPOs as a senior executive. He served as Executive VP for Symantec where he launched Norton Antivirus, growing it from $20M/year to $190M/year revenue during his tenure.

Allan Sutton is a piano tuner and technician based in Montreal and founder of Piano-Technique Montréal. His work combines a love for traditional craftsmanship with the transformative power of artificial intelligence, which he uses daily to enhance client communications and streamline my business. Over the years, this interest has grown, leading him to present at the PTG convention and publish in industry journals on AI's role in piano maintenance. He's excited to share insights on how AI tools have become integral in his field and to discuss innovative ways he's leveraging them to improve client experiences. 

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-sutton-21157235/?originalSubdomain=ca
• Website: https://pianotechniquemontreal.com/

Clint Aragona, 47, from West Virginia, discovered his passion for fitness through martial arts. While competitive fitness wasn’t his calling, he pursued a career as a trainer, owning his first gym by age 25 and expanding his business to include five coffee shops and two gyms by 27. He later sold the coffee shops to focus on fitness marketing, launching a viral referral system called My Friends Go Free in 2012. Although the system struggled initially, it laid the foundation for future success. After acquiring a software company specializing in marketing tools for teams, Clint launched a viral affiliate program that attracted 150,000 free users and generated $1 million in revenue within six weeks. Inspired by this achievement, he shifted his focus back to fitness marketing, introducing Max Members AI in 2020. This platform leverages artificial intelligence to help fitness clubs grow memberships through improved lead management, communication, and personalized training. Clint and his team continue to innovate, utilizing AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance the member experience and explore new possibilities for the fitness industry. He remains passionate about the transformative potential of AI in revolutionizing fitness and member engagement. Website: https://www.maxmembers.ai/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clinten-aragona-470123290

Justin Ferguson is a dynamic leader in the commercial real estate industry and a passionate advocate for breaking barriers as a minority professional in a traditionally non-diverse field. With nearly two decades of experience, Justin has built a reputation as one of the top transactional brokers in Southern Virginia, specializing in the Hampton Roads and Richmond markets. His journey began in the mortgage industry, where he helped underserved communities navigate challenging financial times, later evolving into a career in real estate sales, investing, and property management. Beyond real estate, Justin is a highly educated wine enthusiast and certified Wine Director, holding advanced certifications from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). He combines his expertise in real estate and fine wine to create unique opportunities at the intersection of these two industries. A husband, father, children’s book author, gamer, - he considers himself a cool nerd. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinnferguson Website: https://www.justin-ferguson.com/

Dr. Nick Potkalitsky is transforming education through AI integration, leveraging his experience teaching across diverse settings from The Miami Valley School to Ohio State University, where he served as a Graduate Teaching Associate. His work spans language arts, history, media studies, and digital humanities. As CEO of Pragmatic AI Solutions and publisher of "Educating AI" Substack, he shares practical insights through curriculum briefs and research summaries. His expertise has earned him speaking engagements at notable events including the Chicago Book Fair, Edu-Con, and the Ohio Educational Technology Conference. With degrees from The Ohio State University, John Carroll, Cleveland State, and Oberlin College, Dr. Potkalitsky brings academic rigor to educational innovation. Based in Dayton, OH, he continues to shape AI literacy in education through his teaching, writing, and professional training programs.

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-potkalitsky-phd-0313ba126/
• Website: https://pragmaticaisolutions.com/
• AI Literacy Course: Pragmatic AI Upskilling Teachers: Developing an AI Workcycle & Advanced Prompting for Instructional Differentiation
• Book: AI in Education: A Roadmap to Teacher-led Transformation, co-authored with Mike Kentz

Pandora Pang is a CEO mentor/vision maker and business growth alchemist, owner and co-owner of two luxury businesses in the fine art and high end audio industries, connecting passion, power and high performance results with focus in marketing, sales, and finance to scale 7, 8, 9 digit businesses organically and through external transactions. She previously served as SVP of Corporate Development at WebMD where she helped successfully close numerous private acquisitions, two high profile public mergers, one initial public offering of a subsidiary that raised $150 million, and public fundraising activities raising totally, $900 million in cash.

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pandorapang
• Website: https://mosoart.com

Kaaren Thompson is a Gen X educator, mom of a child with ADHD and dyslexia, and the creator behind KarmaDogSpeak. She uses AI and assistive technology to streamline teaching, parenting, and building her brand. With decades of experience in tech’s evolution, Kaaren shares how AI can reduce stress and empower parents, educators, and aspiring influencers alike.

In this podcast, we talk about how AI supports KarmaDogSpeak in scripting videos, refining ideas, reviewing transcripts, and generating creative prompts for engaging content. As a teacher, Kaaren shares how she uses AI to create lesson plans, parent newsletters, sub plans, and organize events like art shows. Kaaren also discusses professional development and her experience intro introducing AI to colleagues for planning, writing, and classroom management.
 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarmaDogSpeak
Website: https://karmadogspeak.com