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My name is Maria Kellis. I am a Leadership Coach, Intuitive Business Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. I work with business leaders, intrapreneurs, and entrepreneurs to strengthen their leadership and create successful products and services that are aligned with their true voice. I am originally from Greece. Now I am focused on teaching through Maria Kellis International, a company operating globally with clients from over 15 countries. I hold 3 MIT degrees (Engineering School and Sloan School of Management) and I was involved in teaching entrepreneurship classes at the Sloan School even as a student as well as in organizing the 50K competition (and having one of my companies be a runner up). Besides co-founding multiple technology companies in the US, I worked in high-level positions for the Greek government. These days I share my time between Thailand, Greece, Cyprus, Bali, and the United States. For myself, I achieved a life of independence and freedom and since then I have been focusing on teaching others how to achieve the same. The question I am focusing on now is “how can we do it even faster?” and that is what is driving my work.
$1,501 - $5,000
With a background rooted in military values and enriched by experiences in the California State government, Sylmia is an accomplished author, speaker, and advocate committed to fostering growth and positive impact. Her passion for continuous learning and advocacy led to the creation of GBU Consulting CA presents WeThriveAbove – a consulting firm focused on building individual and business capacity. Sylmia’s expertise spans social science principles and Business Administration, reflecting her dedication to career and business development. Her unwavering commitment to empowerment, inclusivity, and positive impact guides her and the services of WeThriveAbove. Through her innovative, human-centered approach, Sylmia strives to empower individuals and businesses alike to achieve their fullest potential and make a lasting difference in their communities. You can find Sylmia online at www.wethriveabove.com or on Instagram @ we_thriveabove.
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Maximillian Naza is a versatile professional with expertise in startup management, digital marketing, M&A consulting, and software engineering. He is currently the CEO of PasciVite, where he oversees the design and implementation of custom software projects and marketing strategies that have generated $1MM+ in revenue for various startups and small businesses since 2017. Maximillian is also the General Partner at Bias Capital, investing in companies such as Fintor, Contraline, and Wayflyer. In addition, Naza serves as a Lead Software Engineer at ViTel Health, Software Engineer at Kleiner Perkins, and Mentor & Public Speaker at Founder Institute Japan. Maximillian also supports communities such as MomSpace&Co. INC ™ and Hacker Fund.
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At the intersection of science, soul, and society, Minhaaj is an unorthodox teacher, one that translates complexity into clarity, data into wisdom, and innovation into deeper human meaning. At Psyda, the AI-powered research agency he founded, he leads a global mission to decode the human mind through psychographic profiling, machine learning, and deep neural networks—crafting data-driven stories that empower executives to make decisions not just with confidence, but with clarity. What Psyda offers is more than insights. It’s foresight. Leveraging behavioral data and cognitive science, Psyda transforms raw information into stunning story dashboards, executive-ready whitepapers, captivating infographics, and strategic blueprints. Their work doesn't just inform decisions—it elevates them. As official partners of Microsoft, Adobe, and IBM, Psyda is helping future-ready organizations outpace their competition in both intelligence and imagination. Minhaaj’s journey is anything but ordinary. Born in a modest town in rural Pakistan, with limited access to resources, he paid ten cents an hour at internet cafés in 90s when they started mushrooming, just to explore the world beyond his immediate reach. It was there, through MIRC chatrooms, that his imagination and universal horizon expanded. Sparked by a deeply intellectual and nurturing mother ,who held a Ph.D in Chemistry and lived her life as a trailblazer, radio host, drama writer and published author and chemistry professor, his love for learning became insatiable. What began as simple curiosity about the world beyond his small town, soon evolved into a lifelong pursuit of knowledge across borders, cultures, and disciplines which took him to remotest corners of the world in an illuminating odyssey. At one point, during his years in Europe, he experienced homelessness and sold newspapers on the streets of Stockholm—an experience that deepened his empathy and strengthened his sense of purpose. These early hardships shaped not only his resolve but also his quiet reverence for the human condition. His long conversations with gypsyies in Romania, Dumpster divers in Berlin and Shiatsu practitioners in Slovenia gave him different colored lens to see the same view in nuanced manner. Over the years, he has come to embrace Sufism and the spiritual traditions of the East, grounding his intellectual pursuits in compassion, silence, and introspective wisdom. He has delivered memorable lectures at top institutions like the University of Wollongong (Dubai) and MBUZAI Abu Dhabi, and holds guest professor roles at universities across the globe. His teaching is unorthodox, deeply human, and profoundly transformative—earning him not just praise, but lasting bonds and fond memories with students who often describe his classes as life-changing. His storytelling, lived experience, structural logic and profound empathy has won him numerous accolades from thought-leaders around the world. Whether in a lecture hall or an informal gathering, he builds meaningful connections that leave a deep imprint on those he mentors. His academic grounding includes an MBA, a year of undergraduate Computational Physics, doctoral research in business psychology, and intensive training at Georgia State University’s Research Data Services program. Minhaaj’s influence doesn’t stop in the classroom only. He’s a global thought leader, an advisory council member at Harvard Business Review, a certified trainer for RStudio and MAXQDA, and a professional reviewer of best-selling books published by O’Reilly, Wiley, and Packt. He has over 34,000 LinkedIn followers, consistently ranks in the top 1% of influencers in Research Services, and is part of the prestigious International High IQ Society. His lasting contribution, translated version of the NEO IPIP-300 personality test in Urdu, is widely being used by clinical psychologists, academic researchers, and policy think-tanks—making personality science more accessible across linguistic and cultural barriers. He also consults for top knowledge management companies in the world like Alphasights and Guidepoint. As host of the globally acclaimed Minhaaj Podcast—ranked among the world’s top 36 podcasts in AI & Data Science by Graphext in 2022—he’s held long-form conversations with intellectual and innovative leaders: from Twitter’s Director of Data Science Lisa Cohen to neuroscientist Boris Konrad and AGI experts from Google, Facebook, Amazon, and beyond. His show is a gold mine for the curious—illuminating ideas across quantum computing, deep learning, brain-computer interfaces, and collective intelligence. He’s been a guest on celebrated platforms like Leaders of Analytics, Data Nerd Herd, and Data Professor—sharing insight on data ethics, AI, and the human side of technology. Through these conversations, he continues to engage diverse audiences with thought-provoking ideas at the intersection of science, society, and innovation. Diagnosed with autism later in life, Minhaaj has become a passionate advocate for neurodiversity. His own isolation, alienation and voicelessness in early years leading to self-doubt, guilt and shame lead to self-discovery and regaining the faith in his novelty. His advocacy includes public speaking, mentorship, and community education—aimed at destigmatizing the autistic experience and celebrating cognitive difference. He is also a certified CBT therapist and personality assessor of tools like NEO-IPIP and other similar tools based on Big Five Model. For his work, he was invited to speak on a high-profile autism awareness panel hosted by Dr. Charlotte Valeur for International Autism Awareness Day—an event featured on the official YouTube channel of the United Nations. In 2025, he was invited to join a distinguished panel on autism at the World Economic Forum in Davos, alongside leading neurodiversity advocate Dr. Maureen Dunne—further cementing his status as a voice in global conversations around inclusion, identity, and human potential. Topmate put his picture up on NY Timessquare as elite advisor in AI and Data Science on the platform in May 2025. A pioneer in Pakistan’s Wikipedia movement and an early board member of WikiEducator, Minhaaj was shortlisted and interviewed for the TED Talk India Fellowship for his efforts in democratizing knowledge and empowering learners in the Global South. His views on Copyleft, FOSS movement and Open Source have been published in various publications. His philanthropic work spans Asia and Africa, where he supports schools, provides mentorship and internships, funds education, and uplifts the next generation of creators and changemakers. He is a peer reviewer for respected academic journals such as Current Psychology and IRRODL, consistently encouraging young researchers to explore new frontiers and interdisciplinary thinking. His book Psychometrics in Human Resource Management is a bold exploration of how personality data can reduce human suffering and help predict behavioral outcomes at scale. He analyzes how these tests have been used for thousands of years in recruitment and skill development in ancient China, India and across the globe. Minhaaj has globe-trotted most of his life, extensively across the continents—from the northern landscapes of Sweden to the misty mountains of Rwanda, from sacred Middle Eastern deserts to the vibrant archipelagos of Southeast Asia—gathering the wisdom of the world through stories, cultures, and human connection. On his voyages, he loves to meet intellectuals, artists, performers, creators, politicians and religious leaders to gain inspiration for his work and to learn from them. He speaks eight languages and has documented his journey in the travelogue Param Yok. His second book, Rekindling from the Forgotten, is a powerful collection of op-eds published in leading newspapers, addressing themes ranging from education and ethics to technology and geopolitics. When he's not building the future of ethical AI or reshaping education, you might find him meditating and healing in the Himalayas or elsewhere, conversing with shepherds by alpine lakes, or quietly reflecting on life, love, and the cosmos. He lives between Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Indonesia, and the Middle East—and remains open to meaningful conversations with anyone striving to grow, create, or contribute in their own unique way. Over the years he has developed a framework based on his learnings from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Depth Psychology, Psychometrics, Astrology, Spirituality, Numerology and lived experiences that he loves to share with people in the hope that they can find meaning in life like has.
$1,501 - $5,000
Justin Bean is an impact-focused tech executive who has worked with Fortune 500s, Silicon Valley startups, and non- profit organizations to achieve triple-bottom-line (people, planet, profit) results, as an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, consultant, mentor, and thought leader. He is the author of What Could Go Right: Designing our ideal future to emerge from continual crises to a thriving world. He has authored many syndicated articles and has been interviewed by the New York Times, Forbes, The Hill, Fast Company, Big Think, NBC, South China Morning Post, and others on topics ranging from smart cities, sustainable technology, AI and IoT, and industry solutions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and social issues.
$5,001 - $10,000
I am a process-oriented, superbly creative, interdisciplinary community liaison with a Bachelor’s in dance and a Master’s in information technology. As an epic public speaker, I have wowed audiences by disappearing within a box stuffed with swords, creating life, and even going skydiving with the Queen. But my experience goes far beyond theatrics. As an active technical contributor and maintainer of several smaller open source projects, including Temporal, CockroachDB, Tinkerbell, RDO, Fedora Project, OpenStack, TripleO, and DjangoGirls, I have honed my skills in explaining complex technical concepts in a way that is accessible to everyone. My unique blend of technical expertise, creativity, and fearlessness in discussing sensitive topics like mental health, make me the ideal candidate for any speaking engagement. I have been honored to speak at numerous events, including Python Web Conf, PHP UK Conference, All Day DevOps, All Things Open, Dash, Replay, KCDC, and more. At these events, I have tackled difficult topics head-on, from discussing how to build an OSS community milestone by milestone, to diving into new technologies and hacks for more efficient work, to shaping the future of backend development, and even embracing your inner child to jumpstart growth. With experience ranging from playing with Roaches at Heroic Labs, Mythical Games, and Devsisters, to sharing practical Python tips and SQL query optimizations for speed and efficiency, I bring a unique perspective to the stage. I am passionate about open source and have contributed to a variety of projects, including CockroachDB, Django, Ansible, and Camunda, to name just a few. As a community leader, I have co-hosted PRXMTY EMEA and Contributing Today, discussing mental health in open source and diversity and inclusion in community. I was also a panelist on Pluralsight Link 2022 DevRel and spoke about architecture of a serverless database at DeveloperWeek Europe. With years of experience as a community liaison, public speaker, and technical contributor, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a dynamic presence to any event. I look forward to sharing my passion for technology, creativity, and community with your audience.
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My expertise has made a significant impact in the fields of educational technology and peace education. I have collaborated with teachers, students, and community organizations to create groundbreaking solutions that enhance education and empower individuals. My unwavering passion for educational technology has driven me to create programs that equip teachers and students with the necessary tools to thrive in an ever-evolving world. Visit my website to learn more about me and how we can work together.
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SOCSE, Sandip University, Nashik
$251 - $1,500
Commercial Law|Negotiation|Strategic Management|Data Privacy
$1,501 - $5,000
Ken Fanger, President of On Technology Partners and a CMMC-RP (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Registered Practitioner), has over 30 years’ experience specializing in cybersecurity and information technology systems management and design, and project management. Ken is one of fewer than 2,000 people to hold the designation of CMMC-RP, helping businesses with federal contracts to meet the new Department of Defense cybersecurity standards. Currently focused on the manufacturing sector, he’s also worked in the pharmaceutical, legal, medical, nonprofit, and government fields. His MBA in Operations Management enables him to understand work/process flow, while allowing him to develop strategies for an organization’s future. Ken is a sought-after speaker around the country, and is author of the acclaimed book RELAX: A Guide to True Cyber Security. Ken's current campaign is to "humanize security," a fundamental change toward a more holistic approach to cyber resilience and recovery.
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An engineering and tech expert, Mir Sayed Shah Danish (Dr. Eng., MBA, CEng., SMIEEE, MIET) excels in academia and industry with a straightforward, comprehensive approach. He transforms ideas into practical endeavors, systematically exploring interdisciplinary interrelations. He integrates energy, environment, business, economic and management expertise as a multidimensional interested scholar. His over a hundred peer-reviewed publications bridge academia and industry and have earned appreciation and accolades.
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A seasoned technology leader, Michael Julve is CoFounder of BuiltFirst along with GoGrow and has been interviewed by the BBC and Entrepreneur. He speaks about investing in diversity, specifically why backing immigrants, women and under-represented founders creates greater returns. Growing up in New Jersey as the son of Latino immigrants, Julve gained an understanding of the need for tenacity and resilience when starting all over again, in a new country. On podcasts and keynotes, Julve outlines an inspiring case for why venture capitalists and angels should be looking to immigrants and minority founders for the next wave of potential unicorns. Julve relies on data, citing; in 2022 immigrants had created more than half (319 of 582, or 55%) of America’s startup companies valued at $1 billion or more. Drawing on this, Julve champions similar results for the coming generations, reasoning that with more investor focus and backing, the future is looking to diversity. Thematically as a speaker, Julve underscores the importance of human grit in overcoming adversity and challenges and why these qualities are parallel and prevalent in both immigrants, and the highest performing entrepreneurs. In his formative years, Julve worked 2 jobs while sleeping on the floor, and underscores why grit is an entrepreneurial mindset. He cites success stories of America’s most inspiring immigrants, veterans, women and POC business owners, and how they have blazed a path for the new generation rising now. With multiple scholarships and while working, Julve graduated Magna Cum Laude from Columbia University. He credits his background of serving in the US Marine Corps Reserve for 6 years as an Intelligence Specialist as being key to his entrepreneurial journey, with his story featured by the BBC and Entrepreneur. For media and speaking enquiries, email: media@gogrow.dev
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