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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 […]

Kelly Hyman: Attorney And Legal Analyst

Kelly Hyman is an attorney and legal analyst. She has also made multiple appearances as a Democratic Strategist on different news panels, sharing her professional insights as an attorney. She appears regularly on different news programs to share up to date information and opinions on hot topics in the current media cycle.  Kelly Hyman is […]

Patrick Ambron: Founder & CEO of BrandYourself.com

Patrick Ambron is a leading expert in online reputation management, online privacy, search engine optimization and startups. More than anything else, he’s passionate about helping consumers control their own information and own lives online.  A few highlights: Founder and CEO of BrandYourself.com, which helps individuals clean up, protect and improve their online reputation and online […]

Dr. Mark Smith: President of Columbia International University

Born and raised near Galax, Virginia, Dr. Mark A. Smith has been a devote Christian for his whole life, passionate about spreading the words and message of Christ. Dr. Smith made the decision early in his college career at Hobe Sound College to answer the call of ministry in his profession. He received his Bachelor’s […]

James B. Pepper Rutland: Founder, President, & CEO of MMR Group

James B. Pepper Rutland, of Baton Rouge, is the founder, President, and CEO of MMR Group. MMR Group is a leader in the instrumentation and electrical construction industry. MMR Group has the largest privately-owned open shop electrical and instrumentation contractor in the U.S. Clients of MMR include the chemical, energy, petrochemical, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. […]

Dr. Sandra Dunn: President and CEO of Phoenix Molecular Designs

Location: Vancouver, Canada Dr. Sandra Dunn has dedicated over 20 years to breast cancer research and the biotech industry. She earned a degree in molecular biology from Hiram College, an institution she believes has a tremendous research program. A few years later, she pursued an MSc and Ph.D from North Carolina State University’s Department of […]

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 […]

Merrette Moore: Founder of Tidewater Equity Partners

Merrette Moore is a Private Equity professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Tidewater Equity Partners and believes in making a positive impact within his company and community. Over the course of his career, Merrette Moore has accumulated a wide range of experience in […]

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 […]

Kelly Hoggan: Principle of H4 Solutions

Kelly Hoggan brings over three decades of industry experience in aviation security, operations, and management to his role as Principle of H4 Solutions, the transportation consulting company he founded in 2016. H4 Solutions delivers unmatched experience and innovative industry insights to those who seek security solutions across the transportation sectors.  Based in Washington D.C., Kelly […]

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 […]

Jeffrey Tinsley: Founder And CEO Of MyLife

Jeffrey Tinsley is an entrepreneur with over two decades of experience as an internet businessman. He is the founder and CEO of MyLife, “the biggest social site you’ve never heard of,” where he seeks to improve the safety and trust for individuals online. Starting out in 1994, Jeffrey Tinsley’s career began in the typical incubator […]