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Adriano Stavole, a pilot captain from Cleveland, Ohio, masterfully combines his deep flight training and robust experience to optimize airline operations and advance corporate missions. His career in aviation launched at NASA's Langley Research Center in Virginia, where he significantly contributed to the development of the Small Aircraft Transportation Systems (SATS). Accumulating over 5000 hours of flight time, Adriano has demonstrated unwavering dedication and skill in the aviation sector. He furthered his impact as a certified flight instructor at Ohio University, where he shaped the futures of numerous pilots. Adriano provided extensive training on both single and multi-engine aircraft under CFR part 141, preparing students for success in obtaining their pilot certifications. Adriano's influence is profound in the air ambulance industry. Serving as Pilot In Command (PIC), he has led countless critical missions, expertly transporting critically ill patients and vital organs, navigating challenging conditions with precision and care. Adriano holds an array of aviation credentials, including commercial pilot, certified flight instructor, and airline transport pilot licenses. He also possesses an Instrument Rating (IR) and Multi-engine Rating, qualifying him to operate various aircraft types, which speaks to his versatility and expertise. Growing up in Cleveland's Little Italy, Adriano was immersed in a vibrant community atmosphere, engaging in church and local events that fostered his sense of service and community ties. His formative years were distinguished by his achievements in both academics and athletics, leading him to attend St. Edward High School, a well-known college preparatory school. His career path initially led him to CommutAir as a First Officer, where he flew commercial flights for Continental Airlines. However, his passion for making a tangible difference guided him toward the air ambulance field. Over fifteen years, Adriano served at leading companies like AirMed International and Aitheras Aviation Group, ultimately rising to the role of Captain and managing comprehensive patient care and flight operations. Recognized for his exemplary dedication to aviation safety, Adriano was honored with the Pilot Award of Excellence in 2019. This accolade celebrated his commitment to safety and his exceptional ability to handle emergency scenarios. Adriano Stavole enjoys a rich life with his family in Broadview Heights, Ohio. He continues to engage in his community actively and enjoys hobbies such as sailing on Lake Erie and participating in various outdoor activities, maintaining his zest for life and adventure.
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Suzanne Rebecca Windesheim has many years of experience in medical device sales. She builds strong relationships with clients and helps grow businesses. With her in-depth product knowledge and helpful approach, Suzanne works with healthcare providers to find solutions that improve patient care. She is dedicated to her clients’ success and always delivers great results. Passionate about healthcare, Suzanne stays updated on the latest trends and technologies to offer the best solutions.
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Anthony Chiaravallo is the founder and CEO of Vallo Media, a premier digital performance media agency serving a diverse clientele, from venture-backed startups to Fortune 500 companies. Under his leadership, the agency delivers progressive integrated marketing, digital strategy, and paid media buying services that drive maximum ROI. With more than 15 years’ industry experience, Chiaravallo has orchestrated marketing strategies for some of the world’s most renowned brands, including Nike, Amazon, Walmart, Bank of America, FedEx, and Resorts World. To date, he has placed over $100 million in paid media programs, significantly impacting his clients’ market presence. An award-winning agency leader, he has successfully guided clients across a broad spectrum of industries, such as hospitality, gaming, food and beverage, retail, beauty, direct-to-consumer, sports, and technology. He has executed integrated marketing programs inclusive of social, search, influencer media, mobile, and programmatic. Recognized as a thought leader in paid media, data analytics, and performance marketing, Chiaravallo has been featured in prominent publications including USA Today and The Wall Street Journal. He is a sought-after speaker on marketing trends, having presented at major industry conferences such as SXSW and Digiday.
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Frances Murphy Draper, CEO and Publisher of the 132 year-old AFRO-American Newspapers, is a dynamic and seasoned moderator with a natural gift for engaging audiences across diverse topics. Her background enables her to navigate conversations seamlessly, drawing out insights and perspectives that captivate and inspire. Whether facilitating panels, leading discussions, or delivering keynotes, she brings depth, clarity, and enthusiasm to every engagement, making complex subjects accessible and sparking meaningful dialogue. Like her grandfather Carl J. Murphy, Draper began her career in education—teaching Spanish in Baltimore City Public Schools. Known as "Toni," she earned a bachelor’s degree from Morgan State University and served 25 years on its Board of Regents. Draper holds advanced degrees in education, business, pastoral counseling, and leadership. In 2023, she was elected first vice chair of the National Newspaper Publishers Association and chairs wordinblack.com, a public benefit news collaborative. In addition to being a respected speaker, she has co- authored the book Life Happens, But You Can Finish and authored No Ordinary Hookup: The Courtship of Carl and Vashti Turley Murphy. Her third book, Prayer and Pen, is set for release in January 2025. Her other accolades include LMA’s “Content and Audience Innovator of the Year,” NNPA’s “Publisher of the Year,” the Baltimore Museum of Industry’s “Industrialist of the Year,” Baltimore Business Journal’s 2023 Power 10 CEOs, Maryland’s 2024 “First Citizen” award, and the 2024 Featherstone Foundation’s Changemaker Award. Draper is an Executive Alliance and Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member. After 20 years as senior pastor at Freedom Temple AME Zion Church, she retired in 2022. Draper and her husband of 50 years, Andre, have four children, 12 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
More than $10,000
Thiru is an accomplished keynote speaker and leader with a dual MBA from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Fudan University, complemented by a Bachelor of Materials Engineering degree. With over two decades of professional experience spanning engineering operations, consulting, sales, and strategic partnerships, Thiru has developed a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. Currently serving as the Managing Director and Principal Consultant at Thrive To Succeed Global, Thiru is dedicated to promoting workplace well-being. Through transformative keynote speeches on mindfulness and mental health, he inspires global audiences to cultivate resilience and mental clarity, empowering them to thrive in a fast-paced world. With a multicultural background and global perspective, Thiru’s insights are grounded in both personal experience and professional coaching, making mindfulness accessible, engaging, and impactful. His talks inspire audiences to embrace mindfulness as a powerful, practical tool for enhancing focus, calm, and emotional balance. Beyond his professional endeavors, Thiru is an avid marathon runner and passionate traveler, finding joy and inspiration in exploring new cultures and pushing his physical limits.
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Jose Plehn Dujowich is the CEO, Chief Data Officer, and Founder of BrightQuery (BQ) and BQ AI. He brings over a decade of experience with U.S. statistical agencies such as the IRS, Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Small Business Administration (SBA). His areas of expertise include economics, finance, data analytics, employment, payroll, financial and credit ratings, industrial organization, and artificial intelligence (AI). In 2019, he launched BrightQuery to offer firmographics, financials, corporate family trees, and legal data on the U.S. economy, now encompassing data on over 100 million legal entities and 250 million locations. This extensive information is sourced from regulatory, tax, and legal filings, including those from the IRS, Department of Labor, SBA, SEC, and over 80,000 governmental jurisdictions. BrightQuery is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary in December 2024. BQ AI, started in 2023, aims to construct a super-intelligence of the global economy beginning with the U.S. This initiative is designed to integrate a 'micro view' of individual entities with a 'macro view' that includes regions, industries, governments, and environment considerations, built from the ground up through a complex system of interacting components. His contributions to AI and data analytics have been significant. He directed three NSF-funded projects, including the notable "AI-Ready Data Products to Facilitate Discovery and Use," which investigates enhancing statistical data products for easier integration and use by AI technologies. Before founding BrightQuery, he was a senior advisor and co-founder of Powerlytics, where he developed IP to provide anonymized IRS tax data for all U.S. companies and households. His academic journey was marked by several prestigious roles, including Faculty and Executive Director at UCLA Anderson School of Management's Fink Center, where he published numerous works in top-tier journals. He also served as an Adjunct Accounting Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Financial Reporting & Management at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. During his tenure, he founded the Berkeley Charter of Professional Accountancy (BCPA) and received the 2015 Notable Contribution to the Accounting Literature Award. Before UC Berkeley, he was an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Fox School of Business at Temple University and an Assistant Professor of Economics at SUNY Buffalo, where he helped found the Journal of Human Capital. Jose earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago and holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Science and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from MIT. Born in New York to a Mexican family and raised in Geneva, Switzerland, his multilingual proficiency in English, Spanish, and French and his deep commitment to global economic equity are a testament to his diverse upbringing.
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Arise Alchemy offers women's empowerment coaching for creators, mothers, leaders & entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their feminine power so they can heal, thrive & awaken. Lauryn Lavandula founded Arise Alchemy in 2014 & weaves in practices from somatic embodiment coaching, energetic alignment coaching & intuitive spiritual life coaching. In her work she infuses deep spiritual wisdom and her background in the healing arts, somatics, psychology, Yoga and energetics. She guides individuals deep through their transformation, while creating a space of possibility and inspiration. She is the creator of Embody the True YOU, a transformational mentorship program, for you to align with your vision and cultivate your inner power in order to co-create the more harmonious and beautiful life that you always knew was possible! She also offers somatic business coaching for spiritual entrepreneurs starting out with their online and in-person offerings, teaching the essentials to building a thriving healing business. Through her mentoring/coaching, workshops and retreats, Lauryn creates space for you to heal, thrive, and awaken to your true self and your most authentic and empowered soul path.
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Babak Andishmand combines expertise in technology, media, and film, with a unique career path that bridges creative and technical domains. Beginning his career in New York, Babak merged his technical skills with the film industry, serving as Digital Growth Manager at the United Nations and contributing to the Society of Motion Pictures & Television Engineers (SMPTE). As Executive Producer of the Take Two Film Festival, he led its digital transformation, fostering key partnerships with universities and advancing innovative production processes. Currently an IT Manager at Netflix, Babak oversees Studio Technology operations across EMEA, managing proprietary software that supports production and post-production workflows. His team integrates cutting-edge digital tools to drive operational excellence, collaborating globally to enhance efficiency through data analysis and innovative problem-solving. Babak is also an active public speaker, having delivered talks at tech conferences and academic institutions such as the School of Visual Arts, Queens College, and the University of Amsterdam Business School’s MBA Program. In his presentations, he focuses on growth, scalability, technological adaptation, and leadership principles, drawing from his experience in New York and Europe at Netflix. In addition, Babak writes articles on corporate culture and technological advancements, offering insights based on his extensive professional background.
$1,501 - $5,000
For over 20 years, Samar Kargbo has captivated audiences with his powerful insights into transformation and leadership. As the founder of Dexter Res (pronounced: “dexterous”) a coaching firm focused on personal and professional breakthroughs, and Breathe Clean, an air quality company reshaping how we think about health at home, Samar blends innovation with heart. His talks spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and inspire lasting change. Discover more about his work and impact at dexterres.com or breatheclean.us
$251 - $1,500
Bisman Deu TEDx Speaker | Forbes 30 Under 30 | Innovator and Advocate for Women’s Empowerment Bisman Deu is a dynamic speaker and social innovator based in London, known for her passion for sustainability, innovation, and empowering underrepresented voices. Currently working as a Management Consultant, Bisman brings a unique blend of expertise in business strategy and creative problem-solving, helping organizations drive growth and foster innovation in today's fast-paced world. At just 15 years old, Bisman invented Green Wood, a low-cost building material made from rice waste, designed to provide affordable housing for the underprivileged. This early project reflects her lifelong commitment to creating solutions that address social and environmental challenges. An accomplished public speaker, Bisman has captivated audiences across the globe, from corporate conferences to international youth summits. She was invited by UNICEF to the launch of their flagship publication, ‘SOWC 2015’, where she not only contributed an essay but also delivered a keynote address and participated as a panelist. Bisman’s continued involvement with UNICEF included serving as a judge for the ‘Wearables for Good Challenge’, an initiative to create impactful technology solutions for social change. Bisman has been a highlighted speaker at the Nexus Global Youth Summit in New York and was the leading voice at the Nexus India Youth Summit, where she shared her insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the role of youth in creating a sustainable future. As a national debate champion, Bisman’s oratorical skills are matched only by her passion for making a difference. Her career and speaking engagements have consistently focused on leadership, social impact, and entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on empowering women and girls. Driven by her belief in equal opportunity, Bisman founded the ‘Colour the World Pink’ campaign, which promotes entrepreneurship and leadership among young women, aiming to close the ambition gap and inspire the next generation of female leaders. Bisman is a highly sought-after speaker, known for her compelling storytelling, innovative ideas, and actionable insights on how to lead with purpose, drive change, and create a lasting social impact. Whether speaking at corporate events, youth summits, or academic institutions, she engages audiences with her dynamic presence and thought-provoking messages on sustainability, social innovation, and women’s empowerment. Sample Topics: Driving Innovation for Social Impact Leadership in the Age of Disruption Empowering the Next Generation of Female Entrepreneurs Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship Closing the Ambition Gap: Leadership for Young Women
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I am passionate about Technology, Marketing, and Business Management. With 3 years of experience managing family businesses, including Gerid, a clothing and fashion company, I have gained valuable insights into the intricacies of running a business. Overcoming various functional and technical challenges has deepened my understanding of how different systems and industries operate. My greatest passion lies in technology, particularly in transforming online businesses and helping other companies overcome the challenges we faced in our journey. This passion led to the creation of Postjer Group. Postjer Group is more than just a tech company; it serves as a crucial link between businesses and their customers. We offer a range of services, with a primary focus on consulting. Our mission is to transform the daily operations of businesses through our vision and tools.
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Issy: Storyteller, Filmmaker, and Career Transition Advocate Issy is a passionate storyteller, filmmaker, and career transition advocate with a unique journey bridging the worlds of finance and creativity. As an accountant, she is successfully transitioning into the film and television industry, combining her analytical skills with a deep love for visual storytelling. Through projects like The Voices of the First Daughter, she explores themes of identity, resilience, and societal expectations, creating work that is both impactful and relatable. Having successfully navigated a career in both London, UK, and Canada, Issy brings a global perspective to her work. Dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations, she hosts intimate panel discussions and online content that amplify underrepresented voices and experiences. Her work is a testament to the power of storytelling in shaping empathy and understanding. As a speaker, Issy offers insights on: * Navigating major career transitions with purpose and clarity * Balancing creativity and practical skills in entrepreneurship * Using storytelling as a tool for social impact and personal growth Issy has presented at events like the Bigger Ideas Conference, where she spoke about rejection being redirection and the importance of a resilient mindset. She is committed to inspiring others to pursue their passions fearlessly while embracing the full spectrum of their identities.
$251 - $1,500