Bridger Pennington is the Co-Founder of Fund Launch, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company helping entrepreneurs launch and scale investment funds. He is also the Co-Founder and General Partner of Fund Launch Partners, a GP stakes fund focused on backing emerging fund managers, and Co-Founder of Ugly Unicorn, a blockchain investment fund. Through Fund Launch, Bridger and his team have helped launch hundreds of investment funds and support billions of dollars in reported assets under management. He is a recognized voice in private equity, venture capital, fundraising, and the future of AI-powered investing.

Dave Hansen is the CEO of ClientTether, a franchise CRM and sales automation platform built to help franchise systems improve lead response, streamline communication, and grow with stronger systems. With experience building, scaling, and exiting businesses, Dave brings practical insight into sales process, automation, leadership, and relationship-driven growth.

Dave Moody, MBA, CEPA®, is the Founder & CEO of Meka Deal Flow and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor. He helps business owners maximize company value, build transferable businesses, and achieve successful exits. Passionate about integrity, community impact, and lifelong learning, Dave also volunteers extensively, supporting poverty alleviation, youth sports, and local initiatives.

David Utrilla is the CEO and founder of U.S. Translation Company, established in 1995. Under his leadership, the company has grown into an award-winning global translation and interpretation firm, boasting a 98% client retention rate and recognition in the Inc. 5000 and Utah’s Best of State. David has completed executive programs at Harvard, Stanford, Rutgers, and the University of Washington, and has served on numerous boards, including the Utah Symphony and Opera, the World Trade Association of Utah, and as Honorary Consul of Peru. Known for his innovative leadership, adaptability, and commitment to lifelong learning, David has scaled his company through challenges, technological disruption, and global expansion, while mentoring future leaders along the way.

Doug Stovall is a seasoned technology executive specializing in scaling early-stage and venture-backed companies into market leaders. With deep expertise across wireless, semiconductor, SaaS, and digital transformation, Doug has led global regulatory approvals in over 60 countries, built world-class IP portfolios, and driven multiple successful exits. He currently partners with Altus Alliance and serves as a mentor and advisor to leading accelerators, helping founders navigate growth, commercialization, and long-term value creation.

Dr. Kevin Rindal is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vimocity, a human performance company focused on improving safety, productivity, and workforce readiness across the utility, construction, and energy sectors. With a background in sports medicine and experience working with elite athletes, including service on the U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Team, Kevin brings performance science into the industrial workforce. Through Vimocity, he helps organizations reduce injuries, increase operational capacity, and build stronger, more resilient teams by focusing on preparation, recovery, and long-term performance.

Earl Foote is the CEO and Founder of Nexus IT Consultants, one of the leading managed IT and cybersecurity providers in the United States. Since founding the company in 1998, Earl has helped organizations strengthen their technology, security, compliance, and cloud infrastructure while building a culture centered on trust, accountability, and growth. A three-time Inc. 5000 leader, podcaster, board member, and entrepreneur, Earl is passionate about helping business leaders create durable companies, develop high-performing teams, and achieve long-term success.

Gerry Miller is the Founder & CEO of Cloudticity, a leading healthcare cloud solutions company helping organizations modernize securely and compliantly. A serial entrepreneur and former Microsoft executive, Gerry has built and scaled multiple successful ventures while leading innovation at the intersection of healthcare, cloud computing, and AI. 

Ivan Isreal is the Managing Director of Corporate Elevator, where he leads strategic development and helps organizations build high-performing teams through recruiting and people-focused consulting. With a background in mechanical engineering and more than a decade of leadership experience, Ivan specializes in talent strategy, organizational growth, and developing people beyond what's written on a résumé. He is passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creating workplace cultures where people can thrive.

Jeremy Ames is the Co-Founder and CEO of Guidant Financial, where he has helped more than 30,000 people become business owners since 2003. A 5-time founder, multi-business owner, business acquirer, and franchise owner, Jeremy brings deep firsthand insight into entrepreneurship, leadership, and business ownership. He is passionate about helping midlife professionals make strategic, informed transitions into ownership while balancing risk, freedom, and long-term fulfillment.

John Cordier is the CEO of Epistemix, a technology company focused on improving health and economic outcomes through digital twins, simulation, and agent-based modeling. With a background in public health and policy, he leads efforts to make advanced forecasting and decision-making tools accessible to organizations and everyday people. John is also passionate about data science education and previously founded a nonprofit focused on reducing health disparities.

Jon Cheney is the CEO and Chief AI Officer of the General Artificial Intelligence Proficiency Institute (GenAIPI), where he helps organizations become AI-first through practical implementation, leadership training, and enterprise AI strategy. A serial entrepreneur with a successful technology exit, Jon is also a speaker, musician, and creator passionate about helping businesses use AI to increase productivity while preserving human creativity, leadership, and meaningful connection.

Josh Green is the CEO and Co-Founder of Deadlift Studios and a QA leader with over 15 years of experience across AAA and indie game development. He has led cross-platform testing teams, mentored QA professionals, and driven high-quality releases for live service and platform-compliant titles. Known for his people-first leadership style, Josh is passionate about building healthy studio cultures, validating player audiences, and creating games that truly resonate with their communities.

Justin Kahn is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and business leader with experience spanning healthcare, telemedicine, insurance, and technology. He is currently Chief of Staff at Precision Medicine and has founded multiple ventures focused on improving healthcare access and financial protection. Justin previously founded TruClinic, a telemedicine company that was acquired by InTouch Health and later became part of Teladoc. Passionate about social entrepreneurship, he believes businesses can create meaningful impact while achieving strong financial results.

Kate Turchin is the Founder of Wedge Labs and a cybersecurity marketing and go-to-market strategist specializing in positioning, demand generation, and narrative architecture. She helps cybersecurity startups craft messaging that resonates with buyers, accelerates growth, and turns strong products into market leaders.

Keith Jia is the Founder & CEO of Aude.ai, a platform redefining engineering visibility and team performance. With experience leading engineering and cybersecurity teams at Microsoft, Amazon, and other tech companies, Keith brings deep expertise in balancing data-driven insights with human-centered leadership. He is passionate about helping organizations measure what truly drives engineering outcomes while fostering trust and engagement across teams.

Kevin Maude is an entrepreneur, strategist, and community-driven business leader focused on helping brands build trust through authentic connection and storytelling. He is the Founder of Engine Bureau and COO at Project Bionic, where he works with organizations on social-first marketing, content strategy, and relationship-driven growth. Known for his unique perspective shaped by dyslexia, Kevin specializes in helping businesses create meaningful communities, stronger brand trust, and long-term audience engagement. 

Lauren Bailey is the CEO and Founder of Factor 8, a leading sales training and enablement company focused on building long-term development systems for revenue teams. With nearly two decades of experience in sales leadership and training, Lauren has worked with organizations around the world to help reps hit quota faster and managers become confident, effective leaders. She is also the founder of #GirlsClub, a program dedicated to helping women advance into leadership roles, and Legacy Executive Club, a community for senior leaders and founders focused on growth, connection, and impact.

Founder of Tick Yes Pty Ltd and Co-Founder of The Agency Accelerators™. Peter is the author of Customer Romance: How to Build Your Brand One Customer at a Time and co-author of Landing Whales: The Proven Blueprint for Selling to Larger Clients. With over 20 years in digital marketing and business development, he has delivered measurable ROI for global brands including Pfizer, Sony, Unilever, 3M, Bayer, and Pirelli. Peter specializes in creating always-on business development systems to eliminate the revenue roller coaster, humanizing growth in an AI-driven world, and helping agency owners confidently pitch and win major corporate contracts through relationship-focused, scalable strategies.

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Ron Price is the President & CEO of Visit Phoenix, where he leads one of the top destination marketing organizations in the United States. With over 30 years of experience in hospitality and tourism, Ron is known for his strategic vision and ability to drive long-term economic impact through global partnerships, major events, and destination growth. He has held leadership roles across both hotel operations and destination marketing, building a reputation for influential leadership and industry-wide impact.

Shelly Freeman is President & CEO of BoldIQ and a global operating executive with over 20 years of experience scaling SaaS, enterprise software, and AI companies. She has led organizations from early-stage growth through enterprise expansion, driving revenue growth, customer retention, and operational excellence. Shelly is passionate about building high-performance, customer-centric teams and has helped scale three companies through successful acquisitions.

Steve Shefveland is the Founder & CEO of VitalCX, the world’s first Healthcare Experience Platform (HXP). With over 30 years of global experience in customer and patient experience operations, Steve has built and led large-scale teams across the U.S., Africa, and Mexico.

Through VitalCX, Steve is pioneering a hybrid model that combines automation, conversational AI, and trained human execution to fix broken healthcare administrative workflows — from scheduling and referrals to billing support and revenue cycle management. His work helps healthcare organizations reduce staff burnout, improve patient experience, and eliminate operational inefficiencies.

Steve is a recognized leader in healthcare CX, hybrid AI strategy, and global operations, with a passion for building systems that put people first while leveraging technology for scale.

CEO of award-winning digital agency Interactive Investor Pty Ltd and Co-Founder of The Agency Accelerators™. With a background starting in corporate marketing and product management, Susan pioneered digital investor relations and sustainable reporting solutions in Australia, transforming how major ASX-listed companies communicate with stakeholders. She has driven growth for brands like American Express, Qantas, Macquarie Group, Citibank, and Westfield. As a co-author of Landing Whales: The Proven Blueprint for Selling to Larger Clients and developer of tools like Opening Doors AI, Susan helps agencies and service businesses overcome imposter syndrome, position powerfully for enterprise clients, and build sustainable, predictable revenue growth.

Tevia Arnold is the Founder & CEO of Growth Minds Marketing and a fractional CMO with over 20 years of experience helping technology companies accelerate growth. She has led brand, marketing, and go-to-market transformations across enterprise technology, SaaS, AI, analytics, and retail tech organizations. Known for her strategic approach and candid leadership style, Tevia helps companies align marketing with revenue, strengthen customer relationships, and build brands that drive long-term growth.