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Nicholas Kahrilas, Real Estate Lender and Entrepreneur
Nicholas Kahrilas is a Los Angeles-based real estate lender and entrepreneur, currently serving as President of Platinum Legacy and Kahrilas Group. Driven to provide incredible client service,...
Cy Oatridge, CEO and President of Oatridge Security Group
Cy Oatridge currently serves as the CEO and President of Oatridge Security Group, a security company based in Tacoma, WA. The group was recently recognized as the 2020 SBA Pacific Northwest...
Michael J. Lauria on Protecting Your VoIP System From Hackers
Michael J Lauria is a telecommunications expert currently living in the Boston area of Massachusetts. He is the owner and operator of the Boston-based COMTEL, Inc., which he founded and incorporated...
Ian Millman, MLB Scout, Shares Ideas for Sports Fundraisers
Ian Millman is a Dixhills, New York MLB scout with more than two decades of experience working in and around the industry. He began his career in baseball as a minor league relief pitcher. He was...
Scott Gelbard, Entrepreneur and Cannabis Pioneer
Scott Gelbard is a Vancouver-based entrepreneur in the cannabis industry. He is also an experienced business consultant and financial professional. Since the start of his career, he has contributed...
Rami Reda: Entrepreneur & Investor
Rami Reda––a talented entrepreneur and proud second-generation business owner––is no stranger to the hard work and dedication that it takes to see a startup grow, survive, and thrive. Across his...
Jim Mowrer, Politician Focused on Empathy and Philanthropy
Jim Mowrer has been a dedicated Iowanian community member for decades. He is a father, philanthropist, veteran, consultant, professor, and much more. Since his early life in the Des Moines area, he...
Jan Bonde Nielsen: Property Developer, Preservationist, and Philanthropist
Jan Bonde Nielsen is a man of many talents and interests. He’s known today for his knack for business acquisitions and ability to discover unique business opportunities in a wide range of industries...
Samuel Pinion, Vice President at LMF Commercial, LLC
Samuel Pinion of New York is a dedicated volunteer and philanthropist with a passion for improving and providing education to those in need. Samuel is no stranger to acknowledging the privilege and...
Ember Conley, Host of Political Peeks
Educator, social-emotional expert, child champion, change agent. These are just a few of the many titles used to describe Ember Conley. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Ember currently works as the...