As the General Manager of AI Simulation at SandboxAQ, Nadia is on a mission to shape the future of healthcare and technology. Her work sits at the intersection of AI and Quantum (AQ) technologies, accelerating breakthroughs in designing and manufacturing new chemicals, materials, batteries, and drugs.
With a background spanning biotech, medical devices, and FDA regulatory expertise, Nadia brings a hands-on approach to navigating the complex paths of compliance and innovation. Her career journey—from roles at Google in Health & Wellness to Siemens and beyond—has taught her the power of strategic thinking in highly regulated spaces, particularly as we tackle next-gen healthcare solutions.

Bradley Swenson is the CRO of Aroris, a tech-enabled healthcare platform dedicated to helping private practices, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and physician organizations maximize revenue and profitability.

As a strategic and creative sales leader in healthcare technology, Brad has built his career transforming service-based organizations into high-growth SaaS platforms. With proven success scaling ARR, he implements specialized sales methodologies, analytics solutions, and cross-functional leadership approaches that drive explosive growth.
His expertise lies in revolutionizing traditional business models, rebuilding sales organizations, and positioning companies for exponential valuation growth toward $1B targets. Brad is passionate about empowering teams through accountability-focused mentorship and fostering cultures where both individuals and organizations thrive.

Ron Bogart thrives in driving business resilience & leadership excellence and leading teams through change, fostering collaboration, and driving strategic growth. These are the principles that define Ron Bogart’s leadership approach.

As the CEO of Gold Mechanical, he is committed to building a culture of adaptability and resilience, ensuring the organization not only meets industry demands but also thrives in an evolving landscape. Gold Mechanical is a leader in mechanical contracting, delivering high-quality solutions for construction and maintenance projects. In his role, Ron focuses on breaking down silos, enhancing cross-functional teamwork, and leveraging scenario planning to prepare the company for the future.

Reshma Ramkellawan is an educational consultant and co-founder of Equity Consulting Group, where she brings over two decades of experience supporting schools and educators in creating equitable and culturally responsive learning environments. In her role, she provides instructional coaching and strategic consulting for school improvement and curriculum design. At Teaching Matters, she provides expertise in curriculum design, assessment, and instructional leadership.
Throughout her career, Reshma has held impactful roles as an English teacher, department leader, and administrator in New York City and Florida public schools. At Democracy Prep Public Schools, she led classroom management initiatives and developed a high school prep curriculum. While serving as a teacher at Explore Schools, she was recognized for her innovative social justice education, with 97% of her students reaching advanced reading levels.
Reshma is an active member of professional organizations, including the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the American Educational Research Association (AERA). She serves on the College Section Steering Committee for NCTE and was previously the Secretary for the AERA’s Research on the Education of Asian and Pacific Americans special interest group.
She is passionate about strategic planning for school improvement, intentional equity, and culturally responsive teaching. Her research, publications, and public speaking engagements have focused on these topics, exploring them through a lens of intentional design and equity.
Reshma holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from the University of Central Florida with Honors in the Major. She earned her Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching, Master of Education in English Education, and Doctorate in the Teaching of English from Columbia University Teachers College.

As the Principal of Weitman Consulting, Leonard brings over 25 years of high-tech industry experience, specializing in manufacturing and operations process improvement, business development, customer service, financial analysis and planning, and executive management. His background spans global roles in both publicly traded and privately held companies, covering a range of sectors, including semiconductors, electronics, hard goods, and telecommunications.
Known as a well-respected, principled leader, Leonard is as comfortable in detailed technical discussions as he is in high-level strategy sessions with executives. His leadership style combines a disciplined approach to operational excellence with a focus on building trust among teams, clients, and partners.
Notable achievements include: managing a $13M revenue stream with SAP-based P&L accountability; overseeing the successful design, construction, and launch of a $16M Tier-III LEED Gold colocation data center, which met stringent environmental and operational standards; and directing the successful facility construction, manufacturing line implementation, and product certification of a turnkey plant for an overseas customer. These accomplishments highlight his rare balance of technical, business, and interpersonal acumen, underpinned by knowledge of international markets.
Leonard’s impact goes beyond project metrics. He delivers results that drive growth, strengthen organizational culture, and ensure customer trust. His strategic, results-oriented approach has consistently helped companies meet or exceed their business objectives while building a healthy, sustainable workforce. He is adept at designing scalable operations and implementing Lean principles to support steady, profitable growth. His specialties include executive management, manufacturing, operations, mission-critical facility management, and technical support, with a keen understanding of both the operational and interpersonal aspects needed for long-term success.

Helen Yuanyuan Cao is a Global executive in healthcare and life sciences, focusing on analytics and bioinformatics, cancer/infectious/ neurodegenerative diseases, building and leading high-performance teams, high-impact product launches, and expertise in digital marketing
She was named "40 under 40" by the leading German business magazine 'Wirtschaftswoche' and "Top 40 under 40 in Business" by German business magazine "Capital". She was also awarded "Manager of the Year 2013" by GenerationCEO, an initiative selecting female executives with the potential to enter the management board of major companies
Helen mentors software and digital health startups at Startupbootcamp accelerator, winner of the 2012 Female Founders Award of Unicredit in collaboration with DLD women.

Deepak Nadig is a highly experienced professional with a strong track record of success in expanding the business across Europe. With a family business background and degrees in engineering and business administration, Deepak has honed a diverse range of skills throughout his career, including building large deals, expanding business across Europe, establishing CRM Practice, DBM, cloud & e-commerce competence, pioneering end-to-end projects, managing large strategic accounts, and leading SAP delivery with teams of 400 people.
Today, as the head of markets for Europe at Bosch, Deepak has built a highly competent and passionate team, established profitable partnerships and alliances, and grown the business multi-fold year on year. His unique value proposition for Bosch is his ability to leverage the company's engineering legacy, sensor manufacturing capability, and expertise in AI to create differentiated value for customers. His goal is to continue driving growth & expansion across the EU, establish a sustainable business model, and trusted brand in the Technology sector.
Deepak firmly believes in creating an agile organization that can operate like a startup within a larger, more established company. This approach allows for increased speed, flexibility, and innovation, all while leveraging the best practices of a mature organization.
With a strong track record in stakeholder management, cultural differences, and leading large teams and strategic programs across geographies, Deepak is passionate about driving innovation and growth. He firmly believes in offering unique solutions that add value to customer businesses, and his results speak for themselves.

Chris Pupia is the CCO of Nuiva.

As a seasoned Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Chief Consultant with over 20 years of experience, Chris has dedicated his career to driving revenue growth, enhancing market share, and delivering exceptional commercial strategies. His journey in executive leadership is marked by a relentless focus on innovation, strategic planning, and building high-performing teams that consistently exceed business goals.
Throughout his career, Chris has held pivotal roles such as CCO, Sr. Vice President of Global Sales, and Director of Sales at leading organizations, driving significant growth and profitability. His experience spans diverse industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and consumer goods, where he has consistently delivered results that exceed expectations.

Chuck Reynolds is a Managing Director & Partner at L.E.K. Consulting, where he leads the firm’s digital strategy practice. He helps clients across diverse industries — including consumer, industrials, retail, distribution, technology, and life sciences — leverage digital technologies to meet their strategic objectives. Chuck is passionate about driving growth and profitability through customer engagement, digital commerce, and AI/ML applications. His leadership philosophy centers on empowering teams to think creatively and strategically, fostering a culture of innovation and transformation. Under his guidance, L.E.K. has expanded its digital capabilities, delivering impactful solutions that unlock new opportunities for clients.
Before joining L.E.K., Chuck spent over fourteen years at Deloitte Digital, where he led teams in helping Fortune 500 brands enhance their digital strategies and drive profitable growth. He specialized in developing omni-channel experiences, customer engagement strategies, and digital transformation initiatives. During his tenure, he successfully launched new digital experiences for multiple brands and retailers, including expanding the loyalty program for a national multi-brand retailer, increasing total spend and customer lifetime value. Chuck also played a key role in expanding Deloitte Digital's analyst recognition, setting the strategy for the consumer sector AI-enabled solutions and leading the national rollout of Deloitte’s standardized software development lifecycle, reducing project costs and improving the success rate of large-scale technology implementations.
Chuck is an advocate for STEM education and increasing the digital fluency of all. He is passionate about making technology accessible and empowering the next generation of digital leaders. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the outdoors, advocating for and attending the theatre, and spending time with his family.

Richard Astacio is an expert in strategic planning, process optimization, and team leadership, based in Wilton Center, Connecticut. With over 20 years of experience across technology, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services, Richard has a knack for revitalizing business systems and driving growth. He's known for his ability to helping businesses and lead them to success.
Richard has a strong track record of spotting growth opportunities and making them happen. He’s led successful mergers, expanded service lines, and streamlined operations across multiple locations. His leadership style is all about empowering teams and fostering collaboration, which has consistently led to impressive revenue growth
Currently the President of All Tech Solution, Richard continues to focus on driving operational excellence and strategic expansion. His past roles, including Vice President at Sila Services and Founder of Astacio Plumbing & HVAC, showcase his ability to grow businesses and lead teams through periods of rapid change.