Doug Katz is a disabled veteran, a knife maker, and the CEO of NULU. He is on a mission to change the way people cut and think about cutting while helping individuals overcome challenges that inhibit their ability to perform kitchen tasks. Doug achieves this with the NULU. The NULU is an adaptive knife that…

Melanie Borden is a digital marketing and LinkedIn power house. She uses the strategy and tools she built for herself to help other Founders, C-suites, and executives align their real-life expertise and LinkedIn presence to create opportunities and relationships at scale. Melanie has worked with over 150+ brands, including C-suite executives, companies, and non-profits, to…

Pat Thompson spends most of his time helping early-stage companies create their communication strategies. He started his career doing PR/Marketing for emerging technology companies in San Francisco and went on the be the editor of the North American Region for a tech publication called CoinGeek.com before diving head-first into the world of early-stage start-up investing…

Patrick O’Donnell, is a retired City of Milwaukee police sergeant with 25 years of street experience, where he supervised various special units and investigated major felonies. He’s the author of ten books, including his upcoming thriller, The Good Collar. He hosts the popular Cops and Writers Podcast and runs a 7,500-member Facebook group for crime…

Mordy is the founder of Unify, a brand development consultancy. He’s also the Head of SEO Brand at Wix and a communications advisor for Semrush. Renowned for his history of repositioning brands successfully, Mordy is also the author of numerous SEO studies, a frequent conference speaker, and sits behind the mic of the SERP’s Up…

Bob Crimmins is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience as a startup founder, mentor, advisor, writer, speaker, and organizer. He is the founder and general partner of Startup Haven Ventures, a pre-seed venture fund and accelerator that has grown into the largest founder and investor community of its kind, with over 2,500…

Mitchell C. Beinhaker, Esq. is a business lawyer and estates attorney who runs a solo legal & consulting practice representing business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals. Through his 30+ years of experience, Mitchell has handled business development, marketing, firm management, along with business transactional work. He has extensive experience with corporate governance, commercial transactions, real…

Jim Gianoglio is the founder of Cauzle Analytics, a consultancy with a singular passion for unraveling the enigmatic world of marketing mix modeling. He is at the forefront of the industry, collaborating closely with a diverse range of clients to quantifiably demonstrate the impact of marketing efforts. With more than 15 years as a trusted…

Anika Jackson strives to create ecosystems where technology, education, and philanthropy converge to address global challenges and empower individuals to realize their full potential as catalysts for change. At USC’s Annenberg School, she shapes the next generation of communicators and utilizes her extensive background in public relations, digital media, and strategic communications as a part-time…

Larry Easto has delivered professional services for more than forty years, serving clients as a lawyer, consultant, and coach. Despite the apparent differences in these roles, his approach was more facilitative than authoritative. Instead of telling clients what actions they should or shouldn’t be taking, Larry helped them understand their current situation in order to…