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Steve Farzam: COO of the Shore Hotel in Santa Monica, CA
Steve Farzam is not only a leader in the hospitality business for over 10 years, but also in emergency medicine, law, and disaster relief. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Shore Hotel in Santa Monica but has been in the hospitality industry from a young age since his family owned and operated a […]
Hani Al Saleh: CEO of Arabian Hala
Hani Al Saleh serves as the CEO of Arabian Hala, a leading provider of logistics in Saudi Arabia. He specializes in supply chain management and transportation, ensuring that companies across the globe are able to work as efficiently as possible. His primary career experience includes initiating multiple investments, including Naqel Co. and Hala Supply Chains. […]
Manuel Chinchilla Da Silva: Owner of SPS
Manuel Chinchilla Da Silva is a Venezuelan businessman based in Miami. He owns Southern Procurement Services (SPS), which operates on a multinational platform and works to develop and offer the latest, most cutting-edge technology within the oil and petroleum sector. Manuel Chinchilla Da Silva has been working in the oil and petroleum industry for the […]
Larry Stone: Realtor Associate
Living in Margate City, NJ, Larry Stone works as a Realtor Associate for Soleil Sotheby’s International Realty where he primarily services the Margate, Longport, and Ventnor area. After retiring from teaching and playing golf full-time, Larry dove head first into a career in real estate and established himself in the area over 20 years ago. […]
Dan Bellows: Owner Of Sydgan
Dan Bellows is someone who can see a diamond in the rough. There are many construction companies out there that focus on the renovation and new construction of a home or building. Yet, there are very few who focus on renovating and restoring a portion of his home town. This is exactly what Dan Bellows […]
Alastair Majury: Data Scientist And Business Analyst
Alastair Majury is a seasoned professional in the data science and business analysis industries. His distinguished work in both fields has earned him the respect of his colleagues and community, and has allowed him to work with a variety of high-profile institutions. His work has led him to collaborate primarily with financial institutions. He is […]
Ephraim Vashovsky: CEO of Vasco Ventures
Ephraim Vashovsky is the CEO of Vasco Ventures, a commercial real estate investment company based in New York City, NY. The company began due to Ephraim’s love for real estate, and his desire to remodel and renovate properties. Ephraim can see the beauty in each property and loves making them look their best. From taking […]
Matthew Magrone: Senior Account Executive and Founding Partner at Ocean View Funding Group
Matthew Magrone, real estate financier, brings over two decades of experience in the financial industry to his role at Ocean View Funding Group. Working as a Senior Account Executive and Founding Partner of the company in Tallahassee, Florida, has allowed Matthew to bring his passion for the industry to the forefront of his day-to-day life. […]
Issac Qureshi: Director of Client Services at Ogilvy & Haart
Few people embody leadership with quite the same fervor and Issac Qureshi has throughout his career. Living in Manchester, UK, he has built an impressive career for himself over the past two decades. Currently, Issac is working as Director of Client Services at Ogilvy & Haart. As a professional who is highly regarded for the […]
Destry Witt: President at RELiANCE Investing
From an early age, Destry Witt demonstrated the spirit and drive of a true entrepreneur. For more than 30 years, Destry has cultivated his skills as a leader, businessman, and financial adviser to achieve success and establish his prominence. The stock market has been an object of interest for quite some time, and when the […]
Yuri Vanetik: Entrepreneur, Business Strategist, and Philanthropist
Yuri Vanetik is an entrepreneur, business strategist, political coalition builder, and philanthropist in Orange County, California. He brings over 20 years of professional experience working in a variety of roles and industries, including law, finance, real estate development, politics, and philanthropy. His diverse background and impressive work ethic have allowed Vanetik to thrive in numerous […]
Alex Podgurski: Serial Entrepreneur & Marketing Expert
Alex Podgurski is a serial entrepreneur and marketing expert who has spent many years enhancing his knowledge of digital marketing. For over 16 years, Alex has worked in direct response marketing, starting several successful companies. During this time, Alex has been dedicated to learning as much as he can and growing his businesses. He places […]
Jason Mazzone
Jason Mazzone is the Director of the Illinois Program in Constitutional Theory, History, and Law, as well as the Albert E. Jenner, Jr. Professor of Law at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from Harvard...
How To Get An Idea Implemented In Your Company
But here’s the problem: If you have an idea that can improve the way your company does something, that’s fantastic. This is how all companies and organizations improve and the best ideas don’t always come from the top. Getting buy-in from the people who matter can be trickier than you think. It’s an incredibly common […]
Recognizing Hidden Leaders Within Your Organization
Most of our focus is shining a light on the underrated leaders in their industry who might not get as much attention as they deserve. These people have an immense amount of knowledge to share, but often don’t get the chance to do so. However, we want to use this post as an opportunity to […]