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Azgari Lipshy is a small-business strategist and founder of Azgari.com, where she helps high-earning professionals become absentee owners of cash-flowing service businesses without quitting their day jobs. After watching countless six-figure earners stay stuck in “golden handcuffs,” Azgari built a model that flips the script: design the systems, processes, and people first, so the business can run day-to-day without the owner. Her firm guides clients through funding, selecting the right service business for their market, launching or acquiring the business, and installing the operational playbooks that keep revenue coming in even when the owner is in back-to-back meetings at their 9–5. On stage, Azgari is candid, practical, and highly tactical. She shows audiences how to turn income and credit into a legitimate, system-driven business asset instead of another time-sucking side hustle. Attendees leave with clear frameworks for building or buying a service business, structuring teams and SOPs so they can step away from daily operations, and creating real freedom and optionality for themselves and their families.
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Your organization isn’t short on initiatives. You’ve invested heavily in employee development, leadership programs, and performance improvement efforts — often with early signs of progress. And yet, over time, the results fade. Engagement plateaus. Behavior reverts. Momentum stalls. Then the cycle starts again. Most organizations don’t struggle because they choose the wrong initiatives. They struggle because the conditions those initiatives operate inside quietly undermine long-term success. That’s the real frustration leaders face today. Despite best intentions, well-funded programs too often produce temporary gains instead of lasting change — leaving organizations wondering why nothing seems to stick. Tony Manganiello helps organizations solve that problem. For more than 30 years Tony has worked at the intersection of human behavior, performance, and systems — helping leaders understand why development efforts fail to compound and what must change for results to become sustainable. His work challenges common assumptions about how progress actually happens inside organizations — and why traditional approaches, even well-designed ones, often lose effectiveness over time. Through his award-winning book Transforming Payments Into Prosperity, working with companies like Nightingale-Conant and Rayovac Battery, his advisory work, and his keynotes, Tony has helped millions of individuals and thousands of leaders rethink the environments that shape behavior, focus, and performance. Organizations that work with Tony don’t just see short-term improvement — they see results that last. They gain: ✅ Greater durability from development initiatives ✅ More consistent leadership follow-through ✅ Stronger alignment between effort and outcome ✅ Measurable gains that don’t disappear six months later When initiatives stop fighting the environment they operate in, results begin to compound. That’s when real progress becomes possible. 📅 Available for keynotes, leadership events, corporate advisory engagements, podcasts, and media appearances.
More than $10,000
Based in Canada, I am Nathaly Minda, a passionate speaker, financial literacy advocate, and proud Latina immigrant voice. My mission is to empower newcomers, women, and young professionals by providing them with the tools and knowledge to gain confidence and attain financial stability. Drawing from my personal immigration experience and professional expertise, I focus on the challenges related to money management, navigating immigration, and mastering the essentials of adulting in a new country. I am dedicated to fostering inclusive financial education that resonates with diverse audiences, particularly those often underserved or overlooked. Through inspiring talks, workshops, and advocacy, I strive to create a supportive community where individuals can overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. My work is a heartfelt commitment to helping others build a brighter, more secure future in Canada and beyond.
$0 - $250
Eric started in banking in 1992, as an MIS analyst at Chase, and then went on to become portfolio manager from 1994. In 1998 he joined EIM, a specialised alternative multi-manager firm, as hedge fund analyst and portfolio manager, and took over the portfolio management team in 2000. In 2004 eric became CIO for Europe & Asia, Since 1998 EIM as grown from about $1bio to reach $14bio in 2008, and 7.5bio in 2010 and is now called the LumX Group. Eric is, therefore, an actor and witness of a long period of institutionalisation of the firm and the hedge fund industry, both in processes and client base. Headcount grew 7-fold in the process, which further expanded his management knowledge. The firm now specialises in tailor made portfolios of external managers and Alternative Risk Premia, for institutions. Our strength is alternative investments, but the current trend in asset management blurring the lines between alternative and long-only has been taken in strides by the firm. Indeed, He has taken over the long-only team early in 2009 to enhance processes and asset management between the teams. Early 2009, EIM kicked off the setup of a managed account platform that now has a dozen managers and close to 1 bio in assets. Eric was part of a closed team that allowed the platform to take off. More recently, he was instrumental in building a unique dynamic tail protection fund of funds balancing deflation and inflation risks. Lately, Eric has been involved in the integration of Alternative Risk Premia in portfolios. Fintech development hasn't been lost in the process, as Eric is active with Edgefolio, a forward-looking marketplace for managers and investors, and LumRisk a fast-growing transparency and distribution tool for institutional investors. Specialties: portfolio management, asset allocation, sales, sales closing, process enforcement, risk management, due diligence, manager selection, hedge funds, alternative investments, Fintech
$251 - $1,500
Michael Forman is renowned for his exceptional communication skills and distinguished expertise in the realm of networking, and he is author of the books “Networking Unleashed” and “Airwaves To Income” and has been written up in several articles, which he adeptly transforms into an engaging and financially rewarding experience. He stands as a leading authority in the field and is highly sought after for his captivating presentations on the subject as well as his coaching clients. Through his extensive repertoire of engagements, he has consistently contributed to the substantial enhancement of corporate profitability. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Michael is a distinguished Veteran of Desert Storm, a testament to his commitment to service. While he finds great fulfillment in public speaking, his foremost devotion is to his wife with whom he resides in Cumming, Georgia. For further insights and information, please visit www.MichaelAForman.com. If you would like Michael to speak with your organization, contact him for his availability.
$5,001 - $10,000
In 2018, we started a coaching business, just one client at a time, solving real problems for small business owners who were overwhelmed, losing money, or simply couldn’t get their teams to execute. We called it Accountability Now because that’s what was missing: accountability, structure, and clear follow-through. One of our early clients was Noomii.com, a coaching directory with potential but no real direction. We worked closely with them, helping the company grow from the inside. Six years later, we came back and bought the business. That’s the story. Today, I lead Accountability Now and Noomii.com. At Accountability Now, we work with small business owners who are trying everything but nothing’s moving fast enough. We help them focus, fix what’s broken, and build a business that works better than it did before. At Noomii, we support coaches who want to grow real practices. Not just get more leads, but actually build something that lasts. In an industry full of people preying on coaches with empty promises, we do the opposite we offer tools, community, and actual results. I’m also the author of SCORE, a framework that challenges everything we’ve been taught about scaling a business and accountability. We’ve misunderstood it for decades. Accountability isn’t just a leadership skill. It’s the catalyst of epic performance and, when misused, the addiction behind toxic cultures and bad behavior. I also contribute to Forbes and serve as Head of the Forbes AI Council, where I lead deep, honest conversations with top experts about what AI is really doing to business, leadership, and work. These aren’t surface-level talks. They’re the conversations that matter, grounded in the real-world impact AI is already having. With Accountabiltiy Now helped hundreds of business owners regain control of their companies. With Noomii, we've helped thousands of coaches get better at what they do and get paid for it. We didn’t start with a big vision. We started by solving one hard problem after another. And we’re still doing it.
$1,501 - $5,000
Entrepreneur • Author • Keynote Speaker • Advocate for Women & Wealth Equity Italia Tornabene is a powerhouse keynote speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and best-selling author who has turned real-life adversity into a legacy of empowerment. Once homeless, Italia rebuilt her life to found nine thriving ventures—including a 5x award-winning wine label, a nationally recognized children’s financial literacy series, and a nonprofit that helps single mothers escape poverty through entrepreneurship. She is the creator of Baxter’s Money Adventures, a bilingual, 10-book series and curriculum that makes saving, budgeting, and investing fun and accessible for kids ages 4–8. The series, honored with the Mom’s Choice Award, is being implemented in schools and homes nationwide. Italia’s story is not just inspiring—it’s instructive. Her keynotes blend high-energy storytelling with real-world strategy, teaching audiences how to rewrite their narratives, build financial independence, and create lasting transformation. Whether breaking down wealth-building for everyday women or guiding entrepreneurs to six-figure success, Italia’s message is clear: Success is non-negotiable. She is a sought-after speaker for TEDx stages, women’s empowerment events, financial literacy forums, and entrepreneurial summits. Known for her authenticity, humor, and results-driven insights, Italia leaves every audience with practical tools—and the belief that their past does not define their future. Signature Topics • From Homeless to CEO: Turning Trauma Into Triumph • Financially Free, Fiercely Female: Wealth Without Wall Street • Building a Brand That Breathes: Monetizing Your Story • The EmpowerHer Effect: Uplifting Single Moms Through Business • Mindset Shifts That Change Everything Awards & Highlights ✔ 5x Wine Industry Award Winner (including Double Gold, Bronze, and Women’s Choice) ✔ Moms’ Choice Award – Baxter Learns to Save ✔ Ms. New York 2024 – US Nation Pageant ✔ 500K+ Total Digital Reach Contact 📧 italia@tornabenewine.com | 🌐 www.italiatornabene.com 📸 @italiatornabene | 📞 725-300-5142
$1,501 - $5,000
Israel Duran is a sought-after business growth partner, speaker, and trainer who empowers purpose-driven leaders and corporate organizations to build profitable, impactful ventures grounded in servant leadership. With expertise in business, finance, and the art of meaningful communication, Israel has inspired thousands of entrepreneurs and corporate teams worldwide. His mission is to help leaders leverage their skills and knowledge to create sustainable businesses that drive positive change while staying true to their core values. Using his 3-step proven framework, Israel accelerates business growth by aligning each client’s purpose with actionable strategies for success. Known for unlocking potential and bringing clarity to ambitious visions, he teaches leaders how to design and deliver solutions that resonate. Through his guidance, corporate teams and individual clients alike are positioned to profit with purpose. Many of Israel’s clients, including corporate partners, now achieve multiple seven, and even eight-figure revenues, thanks to his transformative business strategies rooted in servant leadership. For visionary leaders and organizations ready to grow their impact through business and speaking, Israel Duran is the partner to help them achieve growth grounded in integrity, clarity, and purpose.
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