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About Frank Chiaro, Accomplished Student In Portland, Oregon
Frank Chairo, currently residing in Portland Oregon prides himself in being passionate about the environment while also enjoying art and technology. His love for nature and art has always been at the forefront of his life. In highschool he was involved in his schools...
Brian Abergel, Expert Civil Litigator
Currently based in Melbourne, Florida, Brain J. Abergel is an expert civil litigator who has developed a reputation as a professional in areas such as construction litigation, insurance defense, real estate law, and commercial litigation. Today, Brian Abergel has a...
Jeff Althoff: Business Entrepreneur On The Hunt
Based out of Hudon, Wisconsin, Jeff Althoff is an entrepreneur and personal stock trader. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Jeff spent a decade working in the corporate world. His most excellent positions were a Financial Analyst position for UnitedHealth Group and a...
Karl Motey: Business Consultant and Corporate Development Executive
Karl Motey is an Independent Business Consultant and Corporate Executive based in Los Altos, California. Through his work, he helps emerging and existing companies create their business development strategies. Before settling into the independent role, Karl Motey...
Tim Xenos, Entprepreneur and Food and Beverage Manufacturer
Tim Xenos is an entrepreneur located in Sydney, Australia. He is the founder of Bevpax, a company conceived to unite the earning potentials of several smaller manufacturers. Rockit Survive, Te’, Vio, Hydra, Fito Water, Jelz, and Le Café, among others, were all...
Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr., Registered ICU Nurse
Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr. is a registered nurse in the ICU, practicing in a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Wayne Gregory specializes in advanced cardiovascular life support, basic life support, CPR, and AED. Wayne also holds a certification in Stroke Scale from...
Andrea Zanon, Accomplished CEO & Technology Entrepreneur
Mainly working out of Washington D.C., Andrea Zanon is a globally recognized entrepreneur, career mentor and environmentalist with various accolades to his name. Paired with versatile language skills and expertise in global capital markets, Andrea has developed a...
Jack Nourafshan: President of Reliable Properties
Based in Los Angeles, California, Jack Nourafhshan is a seasoned commercial real estate professional. As president of Reliable Properties, a real estate acquisition, development, and management company, Jack brings over 40 years of experience to his organization. Jack...
Joe McInerney, Chicago-Based Businessman, and CEO of Banner Capital
Joe McInerney is the CEO of Banner Capital working out of Chicago, Illinois. His firm provides management and advisory services to private investors around the globe. Banner Capital helps its clients to make well-informed decisions about where they should invest their...
Cwy Mandindi: Johannesburg Marketing Professional and Travel Influencer
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Chwayita Cwy Mandini is a creative marketing guru and the Marketing Manager for the South African Broadcasting Corporation. She is a creative individual who lends her imagination and innovative ideas to her career while using a...
Scott Goodstein: Founder & CEO of Catalyst Campaigns
Scott Goodstein is the founder and CEO of Catalyst Campaigns, a boutique agency that develops compelling narratives that spur action and make a lasting impact. Goodstein and the Catalyst Campaigns team manage essential campaign resources while creating authentic...
Matt Walker Kansas: Entrepreneur
Matt Walker believes in the idea of controlling one’s own financial destiny. Through his entrepreneurship, he has employed this concept and works diligently to pass it on to his clients. Based in Kansas City, Kansas, Matt works as the CEO and owner of Absolute...
Anthony Kopiecki NYC Healthcare Business Professional
For Anthony Kopiecki, helping others and furthering your career don’t have to be mutually exclusive. It was this belief that led Anthony to grow frustrated with the modern healthcare establishment, but that frustration made him more dedicated than ever to effect...
Rita Mansour, CPWA, Senior Managing Director of Mansour Wealth Management
Rita Mansour is an experienced CPWA. She is one of the Top 100 Female Advisors in the U.S. by Barron’s Investment News and advises clients both in the U.S and internationally. Rita is fluent in three languages, allowing her access to global markets and a vast client...
Billy Theuring, Regional Sales Manager Western U.S. with TriMed Inc
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Billy Theuring is the Regional Sales Manager Western U.S. with TriMed Inc, an Orthopedic Implant Manufacturer with a focus on Upper and Lower Extremity Products. Throughout his rewarding career, Billy has been immensely successful in the...
Erik Halvorsen, Chief Business & Strategy Officer
Erik Halvorsen is a highly sought-after public speaker and advisor in trends and innovations in healthcare. He is always on the lookout for ways to improve patients’ lives and transform the healthcare industry. Often described as a “translator,” one of his many...