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Chris Plaford, Real Estate Investor and Fisherman
Chris Plaford is a passionate real estate investor and finance professional based in Wilmington, North Carolina. As the founder and CEO of Capital Asset Properties, Chris Plaford has a proven track...
Joel Landau, Founder of The Allure Group
Joel Landau is the chairman and founder of The Allure Group, a network of six New York City-based skilled nursing facilities featuring cutting-edge technology and a highly-skilled, empathetic staff....
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...