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< Back To Speakers MSgt. Israel Del Toro, Jr Father | Husband | First 100 Percent Combat-Disabled Active-Duty Air Force Technician Contact For Booking Father, Husband and First 100 Percent Combat-Disabled Active-Duty Air Force Technician ​ After suffering catastrophic injuries as the result of a landmine in Afghanistan, Israel “DT” Del Toro was given a 15 percent chance of survival. Then his doctors told him he was going to be in the hospital for another year, that he may never walk again, and he’d probably be stuck on a respirator for the rest of his life. But DT had a promise to keep to his son: that he would never have to grow up without a father. Author of: A Patriot's Promise: Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word Speaking Topics Veterans Resiliency Teamwork Commitment Military Leadership Overcoming Adversity

< Back To Speakers Ingrid Polini CEO at SafetyDocs Global | International Speaker | Mentor | Google Accelerator Alumni Contact For Booking "Businesses are losing a huge competitive advantage, by not learning to harness the power of new technology. As decision makers, learning how to support your team in applying new technology, while also making sure your data is protected, is no small feat. But I can definitely help with that." ​ Ingrid holds a Business Administration Bachelors, and a Masters in intercultural and international communications. She has more than 9 years of experience in tech, from large corporations to start-ups. Ingrid has developed international projects in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, USA, Vietnam, Bermuda, Costa Rica and Canada. She is a successful entrepreneur in Latin America and North America, and mentors other startups in acceleration hubs such as the Accelerator Center, in Canada. At SafetyDocs global, the company she founded and runs as CEO, she focuses on managing the development of client-centred solutions, focusing on optimizing efficiency and lowering costs of operations globally. Her company was accelerated by Google for Startups, The Accelerator Center and Latam Startups. Ingrid is also co-chair of the Brazilian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce in British Columbia and co-host of the Find a Way Podcast. Keynote Topics 1. Leadership training for Women, In this insightful talk, we delve into the importance of leadership training specifically designed for women in male-dominated industries. With an emphasis on breaking barriers and training our inner critic, this session provides practical strategies and tools to help women thrive and excel in their professional journeys. 2. Harness the Power of AI, In this talk we will discuss how to use AI tools to support your business, creating policies for AI use in companies, how to incentivize AI use without losing control of your data and more. 3. Digital Transformation, This talk is designed to equip C-level executives with the knowledge, insights, and strategies necessary to lead their organizations through the complex journey of digital transformation. With a focus on harnessing emerging technologies and adapting to the digital age, this session explores key considerations, challenges, and opportunities that executives must navigate to drive meaningful and sustainable change. 4. Fostering Innovation, This talk is designed to inspire and equip executives in traditional industries with the mindset, strategies, and tools necessary to foster a culture of innovation within their organizations. By exploring the unique challenges and opportunities faced by traditional industries, this session provides insights and practical approaches to drive transformative change, stay ahead of the curve, and thrive in an increasingly dynamic and competitive landscapeEntrepreneurship, challenges and successes.

< Back To Speakers Alexia Vernon Founder and President, Step into Your Moxie | Keynote Speaker and Author | Women's Leadership and Communication Skills Expert Contact For Booking ​ ​ Dubbed a "Moxie Maven" by the White House Office of Public Engagement for her unique and effective approach to women's communication and leadership development, Alexia Vernon is the founder and president of Step into Your Moxie. A certified women-owned and disability-owned business, Step into Your Moxie helps organizations develop their people, their communication strategy and training, and create messaging that calls in the right employees, customers, and opportunities. Alexia and her team excel at supporting executives, key leaders, and their teams to communicate powerfully in presentations, conversations, and in written communication. Alexia's ‘secret sauce’ is showing leaders how to develop the mindset and skillset to be present with the discomfort that often comes up when speaking—especially during high-stakes communication. Alexia's mission is to ensure her clients and audience members can walk into any room, conversation, or onto any stage and speak up for themselves, their important ideas, and call people to take action. Since winning the Miss Junior America competition, Alexia has delivered transformational keynotes and programs for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, government and educational institutions, professional associations, the United Nations, and she is a TEDxWomen speaker. Alexia has contributed to media such as CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com, Inc.com, European Business Review, and Women’s Health Magazine. Alexia is the author of multiple books including Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World (New World Library and Penguin Random House Audio). She is also the creator of the popular LinkedIn Learning course, Communicating to Drive People to Take Action.

< Back To Speakers Richelle Payne Business Transformation | Consultant | Coach Contact For Booking The best story always wins Public Relations is the art of telling stories. Richelle Payne is an award-winning storyteller whose three decades of experiences working as a journalist, director of university relations, college English instructor, and president of the National Black Public Relations Society, Inc., create an exciting mix of expertise cutting through the clutter of a crowded marketplace and connecting you with diverse, complex, global audiences. She chooses words and images so powerful that they spark changes in attitudes, inspires people to take action, and ignite strategic business results. Payne is highly requested to translate strategic direction into action plans and align project scope with business objectives. She brings analytic rigor to helping both startups and global enterprises manage organizational change and crises. She has been responsible for running or starting PR departments, driving people experience strategy with HR leaders, meeting demand generation targets with marketing executives, and helping sales teams refresh or revamp their lead generation strategies. Her strategic approach is rooted in raising brand visibility, leading to better prospects and increasing sales. Fueled by a passion for helping you create goodwill while doing good business, she will build the plan, map out the work and lead the teams that will help grow your reputation and revenues.

< Back To Speakers Rami Abrams President at So Nourished | President at Tasteholics | Author Contact For Booking ​ ​ Rami Abrams is an entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York. He first discovered the keto diet in 2014 and was initially a little skeptical about a diet that allowed more butter and bacon intake than it did whole grains. Never one to live with unsatisfied curiosity – he dug deep into the diet’s background. Abrams was impressed by its foundation as a peer-reviewed medical treatment and weight loss tool and decided to give it a shot. Within just a few weeks, he steadily moved towards his goal weight and had never felt better in his life. Rami Abrams is a self-professed “foodie” who loves to try new dishes and genres at every opportunity. Although enthralled with his new way of “fat-focused” cooking with all the flavors it provided, Rami found that he was missing many of his old favorites. Determined to have a cake and eat it, too, he began to seek out new ways of re-creating established conventions in the kitchen. It involved a few trials and errors, but eventually, he experienced a breakthrough. For a diet that revolves around eliminating sugar and other harmful sweeteners, that’s quite an achievement! Today, Abram is an expert in the keto diet industry and is the author of the bestseller Keto Diet for Dummies. Rami is focused on growing his companies and branching out into exciting keto products that he would have loved to have when he first started his keto journey.

< Back To Speakers Andy Wyatt Author of Pro Leadership | Founder & Head Coach Andrew Wyatt Leadership LLC Contact For Booking Real experiences to unite teams in a common purpose. Business cultures often need honest, inspirational talks to provide motivation, strengthen bonds and reach goals. Andrew Wyatt is the founder and head coach of Andrew Wyatt Leadership LLC. This company develops leaders around the world through coaching, speaking, training, and consulting: CEO/Entrepreneurs, leaders, and their companies. Wyatt coaches one-on-one, leads Mastermind Groups, full and half-day training, as well as Leadership retreats. He was the founder and CEO of Cornerstone Capital Management LLC. Before Cornerstone, Andrew was Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Investment Advisers, Inc. At IAI, he gained extensive investment experience working with both institutional and individual clients in the management of their financial portfolios. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s in Science degree in agricultural economics with a concentration in futures trading. Andy’s vision, passion, and energy resulted in an unwavering commitment to helping clients achieve their financial objectives and by mentoring and leading a high-performance culture that attracted and reward teams from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.

< Back To Speakers Charles D. Smith NBA Legend | US Olympian | Head of Sports & Entertainment Mediacom | Fierce Facilitator Contact For Booking ​ ​ Charles D. Smith Jr. is Founder/CEO of Urban Icon International focused on developing sports & entertainment districts. With over 25 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur and corporate executive, Smith is highly esteemed for his business insights at the intersection of Sports, Business, Events and Technology. He is also an accomplished keynote speaker addressing diverse audiences on subjects regarding teamwork, perseverance, coaching, leadership, life's transitions, and reinventing oneself. Smith is a groundbreaking innovator developing a patent portfolio of customizable applications in the late 90s technology industry, Major League Baseball (MLB) was an anchor client and today Hewlett Packard, North Plains and Stats Inc. are licensees. In addition, he is the former Head of Sports & Entertainment for MediaCom and Head of New Business for Midas Exchange in which both are owned by the largest media company in the world, WPP/GroupM. Speaking Topics: • Live In The 1% • Invest In Yourself While You're A Valued Investment • The Killers Of Success • Game 6 • The 5th Quarter • The Average Of Your Closest Friends

< Back To Speakers Edward Beltran CEO of Fierce Conversations Contact For Booking Helping leaders go the extra mile Providing as many resources as possible for people to confidently have effective conversations Ed brings 20 years of expertise in finance and operations and has been a leader at Fierce since 2017. He holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from Arizona State University in Accounting and Computer Information Systems, and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He has held an active CPA license since 2004 and holds certificates in Entrepreneurship from Wharton and Harvard. Prior to joining Fierce, Ed was Head of Finance with large multinational organizations such as Agilent Technologies, Avnet Inc., PricewaterhouseCoopers, Arthur Andersen as well as advising and supporting start-ups and early-stage companies. Ed is an avid road bike cyclist clocking 120+ miles a week year-around helping his mental, physical, and spiritual balance as he puts it. He is passionate about helping those who don’t have the privilege, background, or resources to be fully prepared to engage in effective conversations at different levels in life (College, Professional, Personal, Parenthood).

< Back To Speakers Noel Shu Chief Luxury Officer | Investor | Entrepreneur | Author Contact For Booking ​ ​ Noel Shu, celebrity tastemaker and wine expert, is no ordinary entrepreneur. This self-made millionaire has accomplished more in business than many do in an entire lifetime. Shu brings his wealth of expertise and impeccable panache to the global luxury goods market, where he spearheads ultra-super-premium products to discerning consumers on both sides of the Pacific, including China’s elite, who demand the absolute best in taste and quality. Besides having served as a managing partner at the extolled beverage agency Prodiguer Brands, Shu’s own company has recently launched its new wine brand, Majestic Ruby. This exciting, unique expression made its world debut at the 2017 Daytime Emmy Awards as Official Wine Partner, where an array of Hollywood A-listers reportedly celebrated it. Further demonstrating his prowess in the world of fine wine, Shu is also a lauded sommelier and one of the world’s leading experts on Chinese wine culture. He authored the book “China Through a Glass of Wine,” which offers a fascinating examination of China’s burgeoning wine industry from an insider’s perspective. From China’s rich cultural history to its political climate, this title takes readers on a captivating journey through the country’s viticultural victories and hopes for the future.

< Back To Speakers Chitra Nawbatt Business Builder / Growth Leader / Media Contributor Contact For Booking ​ Versatile multi-industry and multidisciplinary executive with track record as a business builder and innovator in dynamic competitive environments. Chitra Nawbatt is the Global Head of Health Assurance and Innovation at General Catalyst, a leading global venture capital firm. She drives ecosystem business development and go-to-market access to orchestrate, structure and commercialize strategic partnerships for General Catalyst and its many portfolio companies in areas such as patient/consumer intelligence, data and AI, risk & fintech, workforce transformation, interoperable platform, etc. Chitra’s unique multi-industry and multidisciplinary expertise powers her role as a business builder across General Catalyst and its portfolio companies. Previously, Chitra was the Global Head of Market Solutions at Genpact, an artificial intelligence, digital transformation and analytic consulting firm. She was responsible for driving Fortune 1000 new customer acquisition, partnerships, innovation and operational improvement in industries such as technology, financial services, media, healthcare and consumer/retail. Before her career as a growth strategist, Chitra was the New York based Anchor for Reuters International TV where her live broadcasts were seen by millions of households across the world. She conducted exclusive domain driven and in-depth interviews with global leaders such as the Citigroup CEO and the Governor of the Bank of England.Prior to media, Chitra spent more than a decade in financial services. Chitra was a C-level leader at Deutsche Bank where she delivered impact by inventing working capital analytics and efficiency software, which enabled CFOs and Treasurers of Fortune 1000 clients to optimize their cash conversion cycle. Her career started at EY in Advisory and Assurance. Chitra has her Certified Public Accountant designation, and is a graduate of Harvard Business School and University of Toronto.

< Back To Speakers Wagner Denuzzo Keynote Speaker | Leadership Coach | Author | Latin Leader Contact For Booking ​ ​ Wagner Denuzzo is a seasoned leader with a rich history of driving leadership innovation at prominent firms including Prudential and IBM. With over two decades of experience, he offers a unique blend of workplace psychology and strategic foresight, prioritizing a human-centered approach. Wagner specializes in HR transformation, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness, and is revered for guiding leaders from startups to private equity ventures. His expertise acknowledges the changing dynamics of today's workplace, emphasizing the need to bridge the gap between established professionals and emerging talent. Wagner's approach marries tradition with innovation, ensuring businesses are prepared for the evolving demands of the future. As a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and soon-to-be author, Wagner's focus remains on mentoring those at the helm of change. His perspective as an LGBTQ Latino Executive amplifies his advocacy for inclusive and progressive leadership. For Wagner, championing transformative leadership isn't just a profession—it's a mission. Speaking Topics: ● How the emergence of AI can revolutionized our working culture ● Gen Z: ushering in a new era of work culture and expectations ● Out with the old, In with the new: Collaborative vs. Hierarchical Leadership ● Developing a growth mindset for leadership success ● Transformational Mindsets in a Diverse Workforce ● The New Era of Collective Intelligence and Purposeful Experiences ● Automation and Simplification: Enhancing Organizational Efficiency ● Exploring Curiosity as a Catalyst for Transformation ● Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication: The Subtleties of Leadership

< Back To Speakers Dorinda Walker Cultural Strategist | Award Winning Marketer | Author | Podcaster | Community Advocate | Change Agent | Content Creator Contact For Booking Transforming depression and hopelessness into an extraordinary life Let me coach you on your journey to success From drug dealer, multiple suicide attempts, and no self-worth, Dorinda has transformed into an acclaimed author, highly praised businesswoman, coach, and influencer. From chaos and dysfunction to peace and purpose, Dorinda Walker is fast becoming a celebrated writer, empowerment speaker and, advocate for positive change. She’s now on a mission to transform the lives of many who are seeking to live a life of purpose as a certified John Maxwell coach, trainer, and speaker! Having earned the reputation of being a Change Agent and Visionary, Walker is a multiple award-winning marketer and founder & CEO of Cultural Solutions Group. In sharing her personal journey to success, she has also earned the reputation of being a motivating empowerment speaker, deemed an Inspirational Warrior, and Champion for Change, earning numerous honors and recognition for leadership, impact, community advocacy, and empowering women and diverse communities. She is unapologetic about using her voice and platform to advocate for underserved populations. Walker is committed to raising awareness and driving solutions for social issues driven by racial, gender, and financial inequity.