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Rania Hoteit is the CEO of ID4A Technologies, named "Best Entrepreneurial Company in America" by Entrepreneur magazine under her leadership. She is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, sought after expert judge on global startup competitions, international public speaker, advisor, author and social impact leader in gender equality, women empowerment, education and industry innovation with multiple recognitions from the White House, the UK Parliament, and other prestigious awards. Throughout her executive career, she worked in cross-disciplinary collaborations with leading global companies across design, technology, and business innovation, and led many proprietary R&D projects and innovative processes in advanced manufacturing and robotic technologies. With her depth of expertise and success record as an entrepreneur, Rania has been a valuable asset for many mature technology startup companies in the USA and around the world, holding advisory positions through which she guides their innovation transformation and drives their business growth. Rania was recognized amongst 55 global leaders at the United Nations Global People's Summit during the UN General Assembly where she discussed the global production and manufacturing pipeline and how automation, Ai and Robotics can reduce global exploitation of labor. She's been featured in many notable publications including HuffPost, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Economist and more. She was recognized alongside Melinda Gates, Sheryl Sandberg, Malala Yousafzai and other significant women leaders 'who have successfully built outstanding brands' in a survey published by Parazim. Rania was also one of the only 50 global women leaders and authors from around the world who were featured in "50 Inspiring Voices of Migrant Women: From Struggle to Success", an inspirational and educational book that shares stories of migrant entrepreneurs as role models, and that was launched at the UK House of Parliament where she also received an award for "outstanding achievement in her career and her contribution as a migrant woman in the USA”
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Content janitor and builder. I ask questions, then get stuff done. Aileen founded Vizalytics Technology, the creators of Mind My Business to serve the needs of brick and mortar businesses. The team also built neighborhoods.nyc. Mind My Business has loyal users throughout NYC and is rolling out in Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco. She puts a strong emphasis on listening and building relationships. She prefers hard work and problem solving over fancy titles. She believes in the value of collaborative process. Aileen and team are honored to be part of 500 Startups Batch 10, a winner at NYC Big Apps, and a finalist in the AWS City on Cloud competition.
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Founder & CEO of the Strategic Narrative Consulting - an advisory firm based in The Netherlands - helping global tech companies develop public policy positions, define communication strategies, and strengthen stakeholder engagement. Andrew holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the Harvard Kennedy School and is an alumnus of the WEF’s Master’s Program in Global Leadership. He has previously served in the U.S. Government, held a leadership position at the World Economic Forum, and managed public policy for a global telco. Andrew is a regular contributor to publications such as Futurism, NewCo Shift, and WEF’s Agenda.
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Merieta Bayati (Merieta B) is the Founder and CEO of Girlie Girl Enterprises (GGE), a brand holding company that includes an online retail store, a camp for moms and daughters, and a host of other initiatives that seek to define a “Girlie Girl” as more than just a pretty face. GGE's camp affiliate: Camp Girlie Girl creates a fun & educational atmosphere for young girls and their moms. Merieta B has redefined “Girlie Girl” to embody walking in Style, Grace, God and Fabulousness. She is the ultimate definition of the 21st century “Girlie Girl” and is a successful author, speaker/presenter & motivational artist, and a CURLS™ brand ambassador and promotor. Merieta B received a B.A. in Business Management from Albertus Magnus College and has had senior administrative roles at Yale University School of Public Health. She has also served a as social media and public relations expert for a diverse range of small and medium sized firms. She was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi to a family of successful global entrepreneurs and enjoys singing and playing the guitar. Merieta is available for speaking engagements, workshops, event hosting and more.
$1,501 - $5,000
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I have been in the business world in many capacities since 1985. My favorite part is helping others be better at what they do. I am a graduate of Indiana University and the Advertising Arts College. My varied career includes being a comedy writer and morning show personality, owning an import-export business, working in technical sales, managing major citywide events, and finally ending up where I belong, on the speaking circuit. My work has taken me to more than 25 countries, so I still have about 165 yet to visit. I play a few instruments, run marathons, have two kids in their 20s and have been married for hundreds of years.
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Over 40 years of experience in IT positions providing senior level management in the IT Operations and Information Security areas as a CIO, CISO, & CSO. I held the position of the CIO equivalent at the White House managing all the classified automation and telecommunications for the President, VP, his staff, and the Secret Service. Mark is a prolific speaker and speaks about many topics. One of his most favorite topics is to speaks about his time at the Clinton White House of which he has published a book. Other topics he speaks on are; the inner workings of the White House, of Politics, of the Clinton's, of the Military, of Information Technology, of Information Security, of Cyber Breaches, of Business Continuity, of leadership, of professionalism, motivation, and Mentoring other to succeed. Mark is in the process of writing three more books that will be published in 2019 Mark has worked in the private sector as the CIO/CSO for World Airways (largest US wide body, long hall, charter airline), CTO & CISO for InterCall (world's largest conferencing company). CISO for TravelClick - a global SaaS company in the Hospitality space. As a contractor/consultant had the opportunity to provide services as the Acting CISO for NCR and the Acting CISO for Georgia Lottery Corporation. Currently VP of Technology Governance for US Bank/Elavon Mark has worked with the Government and other agencies in the area of Cyber Security, training, exercises, and developing a Cyber Security program. Mark has worked with the CDC, DoD, USARC, Georgia National Guard, Ga Tech, and others in this areas. I have also performed a wide range of other skills over and above my specialty areas to include; strategic planning, project management, process analysis, systems trouble shooting, user needs assessment, programming, training, short & long range planning, budget development, contract negotiations, administration, and office management. Mark specializes in the area of Information Technology, Information Security and Cyber threats, in the Airline, Hospitality, Telecommunications/Conferencing, Banking/Credit Card processing, CDC, Military, and Government areas Mark has an extensive background in Information Security, Project Mgt, Data Center, ITIL, CMMI, SOX, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, SSAE16/SOC 1&2, HIPAA, EU Privacy, GDPR, PSD2, Acquisitions & Mergers, Vendor Mgt, Facilities, HR Mgt, IT Operations, Leadership, Dept of Defense, Government, BC/DR, Aviation/Airline, Banking, Compliance
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Chris Baldwin is a seasoned keynote speaker, TEDx speaker and was voted the fastest growing speaker for 2018 and #1 on the top10 speaker list for 2019 in the Netherlands. Chris is a thought leader in digital transformation, disruptive technologies, digital innovation and building meaningful relationships through technology. He helps thought leaders strategise on innovative ways to build meaningful connections at scale in a hyper-connected world. His ability to authentically engage audiences sets him apart from most speakers. He delivers passionate and powerful keynotes that challenge the status quo and inspire people into action. He is currently the founder & CEO of 10xDigital, a strategic innovation partner catalysing the growth of agencies & brands. Chris is an early Internet pioneer with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, having founded and lead numerous technology startups. He has delivered hundreds of keynotes and worked with brands such as Microsoft, Google, IAB, IPG, Liferay, Rabobank, ABN AMRO, T-Mobile, TUI, Catawiki, Dominos, G-Star, Mercedes, TNT, Europcar, Loyens & Loeff and the Dutch Government. Chris has served on the boards of numerous digital media agencies and worked for non-profit organisations such as the Amsterdam Health & Technology Institute (AHTI), for which he was a founding member and helped secure 17 million EURO in funding from the city of Amsterdam. He guest lectures at universities and is regularly invited to speak as a technology evangelist for major international organisations such as Microsoft, Google and IAB. Chris holds a Doctorate in Biotechnology and is known in the scientific community for having discovered the first drug-dependent HIV-1 virus and co-developed a candidate vaccine for HIV (AIDS). He has developed a novel model called "Meaningful Connections" on how to build relationships through technology, which helps organisations build better customer relationships and drive more business in a digital age.
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Ashley Christman, LSS MBB, SSBBP, CSM, is a former nurse and Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a background in organizational change management and Lean. Her extensive experience in healthcare quality and performance improvement has transformed a number of organizations and led to better outcomes in patient care, reductions in wait times, and more. Her experience includes consulting for the CA Department of Public Health as well as multiple large hospital systems, including Santa Rosa Memorial and Petaluma Valley Hospital. Her passion for improvement and educating others led her to begin teaching in order to help entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders create a sustainable culture change by empowering them to be change agents and champions of innovation. You can find her online at @learnlivelean on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
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Monica Kang is a creative educator who is transforming today’s workforce through the power of creativity. She is driven by the belief that everyone is innately creative and that creativity can be used to catalyze personal and professional change. As the Founder and CEO of InnovatorsBox®, her deepest satisfaction comes from seeing individuals realize their full potential and talents through creativity. Through her innovative workshops, consulting, products, and curriculum, Monica teaches creativity in a tangible, practical, and relatable way regardless of industry or job title. Monica is a recognized thought leader in creative leadership and education. She has worked with clients worldwide including Fortune 500 companies, higher education, government, and nonprofits. Her work has been awarded across numerous platforms, including The White House, Ashoka Changemakers, Women Empowerment Expo, Timmy Award, National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Monica’s passion for positively impacting the world extends beyond InnovatorsBox®. She is an active leader in StartingBloc, DC Tech, Startup Weekend, and Coach Diversity Institute, and a Certified Professional Diversity Coach (CPDC). Driven by her lifelong love of knowledge, she is also an adjunct professor at BAU International University where she teaches entrepreneurship and leadership. Prior to InnovatorsBox®, Monica was a nuclear nonproliferation policy expert in international affairs. She holds an M.A. from SAIS Johns Hopkins University in Strategic Studies and International Economics and a B.A. from Boston University.
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Wen-Lee is the Co-Founder of BeBetter, a technology-based venture that will enhance the engagement between NGOs, brands, and communities through the design and launch of social impact challenges. You change the world; We prove it. Wen-Lee is a supporter of social impact ventures, and is also developing a cross-border platform appropriately dubbed IXI (Investment x Impact) that brings together global resources to both invest in and incubate social impact businesses. He has been a speaker at Asia's largest TEDx forum, has been a panelist for numerous cross border investment or immigration summits, and a curator of numerous conferences, forums, and panels that have targeted both industry professionals and students alike. Wen is a Venture Partner and Special Adviser to West 22nd Capital Partners, an Asia- based Multi-Family Office leveraging the influence of the respective listed companies of these families, which span the industries of real estate, insurance, pharmaceuticals, and technology and collectively have a market cap over $100 billion USD. He is particularly well-versed in China outbound investment activity and has been interviewed by and contributed for the BBC World News and SINA, along with publications like the Pinkwater Report. Previously, Mr. Ying ran a corporate-backed investment program in Asia-Pacific and grew the business from the ground up into an investment vehicle that financed approximately 4.5 billion USD of real estate assets in the US. Mr. Ying had attended the Juilliard School of Music Pre-College and Columbia Honors Program. He was co-founder of NextStep Shanghai, which was the leading entrepreneurship networking association in Shanghai at the time, and a co- founder of the Shanghai Chapter of the Urban Land Institute, a global institute with over 30,000 members worldwide. He also created the Entrepreneur Mentorship Program within the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at USC. Mr. Ying holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. He is a native English speaker and fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
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Afshin Pishevar (“AP”) is rated 'AV' (Preeminent) by Martindale Hubbell law directory. He is assigned a score of 10/10 by AVVO & "Top 100" Award by NTLA. He has advised corporations & individuals in a diverse array of nationally important matters. W/ legal & business experience spanning over two decades, AP's experience includes startups, IP, corporate, employment, contracts, transportation law, having represented numerous industry companies, inter alia. His practice has involved Corporate, Business, Transportation, Technology, IP, Criminal & Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, as well as Immigration Law, Commercial Landlord/Tenant & Torts. An active member of Bar/professional associations, in leadership roles such as Committee Chair and President. He has founded startups, advised them and served as founding CLO & General Counsel to Hyperloop One, GC to the non-profit, Define American and Chief Strategy Officer & GC of McLEAR. AP has been active politically as trustee & advisor to political leaders & prominent individuals in legal matters as well as local and national transportation infrastructure and High-Speed Rail. AP is a team-builder who’s depth and breadth of experience in legal & business matters enable him to skillfully solve the complex issues w/ an approach that is creative, efficient & productive. Prior to starting his law firm, he was an associate at a private law firm, summer Law Clerk to a Federal Judge, law clerk for the States Attorney's Office and the Legal Aid Society. AP has been dedicated to public service, having received awards for his efforts. AP is a Captain in the Reserves, JAG Unit–Maryland Military Defense Force (MDDF). Recently, he was listed in the top 25 (ranked #8 for DC, MD, and VA) in the year-end edition of the Washingtonian Magazine’s legal review of 2014. Mr. Pishevar is steadfastly devoted to ensuring the realization of transformative technologies and the tremendous benefits they will convey to the world.
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I admire talented people and see the untapped potential in most. I try to harness positivity and spread it. Witnessing beauty in nature and in my surroundings in any shape or form invigorates me. Don't be surprised if I hug you. I prefer to hug than shake hands or kiss. Proud to say my app appLOUD which we launched in Dec 2014 was called "Awesome...Terrific...Priceless" by Mac Observer and was named "Best App" by Culture Collide in 2015. In 2014, I was named by Inc. Magazine as one NYC’s Top 4 Content Innovators as a “Supermarketer” and “Intelligence Agent.” Previously I was recognized by Silicon Alley Reporter among the "Top 100 Internet Executives in NY" and named by NextWeb as one of “50 In New York’s Tech Scene You Need to Know.” My crowd-funding fashion site Styletrek was featured by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of “Top 100 Brilliant Companies” of 2011 and by Stanford GSB Community as “Top 10 Great Business Ideas.” In 2003, I lauched Burberry's e-commerce site and received the "Rising Star" award in 2006 from the executive management at Burberry. I have been featured in the NY Times, WSJ, Asia WSJ, VOGUE, Asiaweek, BusinessWeek, Fortune Small Business, Entrepreneur, Advertising Age and CNN. I have spoken at Columbia, NYU, Harvard, and MIT on entrepreneurship and digital marketing. In 2009 I gave a keynote at the Luxury Interactive Conference in London on "Luxury Marketing in a Recession" and at the Global Ecommerce Summit in Barcelona in 2010 on "The Global E-commerce Launch Checklist." In 2012 I was a judge in the hack2hatch competition in Cebu, Philippines along with executives from Facebook and Microsoft. In 2014 I had the privilege to keynote and share the stage with Yuri Van Geest of Singularity University and “The Business Romantic” Tim Leberecht at the mobile conference MLove in Berlin with my talk on “Love, Empathy and Gratitude in a Connected world.” I am working on launching BRWN - a media company that aims to fill the gap and tell stories that matter to those in between black and white. I love to travel and was formerly proficient in Filipino, Spanish, French and Italian. In my free time I can be found snowboarding, scuba diving, or surfing. I live for live music and can often be found dancing at festivals. I am on the entrepreneur board of Venture for America and on the advisory board of Music Unites and NextDayBetter and am super proud to be a soccer mom and a sometime tiger mom to my son Mateo.
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