Thomas Ryan, CEO and founder of Bigly Sales, is a visionary leader transforming business communications with innovative AI solutions. With a background in staffing and executive experience at Workbeast LLC, Thomas identified the need for more efficient processes and founded Bigly Sales in 2020. Under his leadership, Bigly Sales is revolutionizing the industry by replacing traditional call centers with advanced AI technology. This approach offers 24/7 multilingual support in English and Spanish, significantly reduces operational costs by up to 90%, and boosts conversion rates, all while ensuring full compliance with TCPA and HIPAA standards for data protection. Thomas's dedication to efficiency and client satisfaction positions Bigly Sales as a trailblazer in the tech industry, committed to enhancing business communications through the power of artificial intelligence.

John Rohde is the former CEO of RES Americas. He has more than 30 years of experience working in the energy market. He was Chief Executive Officer of the Renewable Energy Systems business in the United States and Canada, overseeing development, construction, operations & maintenance, and asset management for wind, solar, energy storage projects.  Prior to this role John was Chief Operating Officer of ENGIE Services North American, overseeing operations in energy services, construction, and facilities management, as well as M&A and managing the integration of the acquisitions. John started his career with Siemens Energy moving to Mitsubishi International and he was also General Manager of Worley’s North American Power Engineering business. John has a wealth of knowledge regarding the Americas energy markets; he is passionate about health & safety, diversity and inclusion and is committed to working to decarbonize the energy sector as part of driving the energy transition. In addition, he has an MBA and a B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree. John is married and in his spare time likes to travel and spend time with friends and his two rescue dogs.

Josh McCall serves as Chairman Emeritus for the global brand experience agency, Jack Morton where he focuses on growth and consulting on key client relationships. In 2022, he stepped down as CEO  and Chairman after being an integral part of the agency since 1984 and holding a variety of roles ranging from Account Executive to Chief Operating Officer. Under his leadership, the agency expanded its reach across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia and was recognized for its creativity, winning awards at the Effies, Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clios, Ex, PRO, and Webby  Awards. Josh was instrumental in transforming the agency into an ideas-focused culture that creates extraordinary work for brands and he kept the agency at the forefront of the Experience  Economy. Josh McCall earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, completed business and management training at the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College and The  Kenan-Flagler School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and holds an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree from Suffolk University in Boston. Josh also serves on the board of The Vineyard Trust, the owner of historic island landmarks.

Ken Reali has gained significant and varied experience in his 33-year MedTech career. He has individually contributed and then led areas including product development, global marketing, business development, commercialization, and sales of medical devices. He has a strong background in ethics and compliance, market analysis, reimbursement strategy, regulatory and clinical affairs, new product development, sales force optimization and domestic and international product commercialization. Ken has also been successful in utilizing M&A to diversify and broaden companies and has successfully led financing at both private and public companies.   As a CEO for 13 years, Reali has gained experience driving strategies to build shareholder value. He has worked with and led initiatives with medical societies, patient advocacy groups, governmental agencies, public and private insurance companies, investor relations, capital funding, strategic planning, and quality and lean production. He has led companies through sales processes to new ownership and into public markets through  IPO.   Reali started his career at two large multi-national companies, Biomet and Stryker where he held positions of increasing responsibility. Ken then gained general management experience at Smith & Nephew starting in 2006 prior to taking on his first CEO role in 2010  at TranS1 driving a turnaround strategy. Reali then led Clinical Innovations, a women’s healthcare company through successful exit after five years while doubling the business size and value. In 2020 he led Bioventus through an IPO while increasing the size of the business by 80% through strategic M&A.   Reali serves on the board of directors of a broad group of companies in MedTech from orthopedics to women’s healthcare. Reali also donates his time serving on the board of directors of AdvaMed, the National Italian American Foundation, and Valparaiso University  College of Business. Ken lives in Walla Walla, Washington with his wife Kristin where they started a vineyard several years ago.

Since 2015, twin brothers Keith and Kyle Rossin have grown each mangrove by hand for all of MANG's Florida planting projects. As MANG keeps growing, we’re not only planting mangrove forests throughout Florida, we're also planting internationally in an effort to affect positive change in countries and coastlines affected by deforestation and pollution across the globe. As the CEO of MANG Gear, Kyle Rossin is leading the way with his mission to preserve and restore coastal ecosystems around the world. MANG started its Buy One. Plant One. initiative by growing mangroves in Florida in 2015 and has continued to cultivate a culture for restoration one mangrove at a time. Through education, restoration, and apparel, MANG is committed to preserving mother nature for the next generation, so that we all can enjoy our natural resources.

Joshua Gould is CEO of thebigword, one of the largest language service providers globally. With over 20 years of experience in the language, defense and contingent workforce industries, Joshua is passionate about connecting people and businesses across borders and cultures. As the Group Chief Executive Officer at thebigword, he leads a global team of over 400 employees and 15,000 linguists, delivering translation, interpretation, and localization solutions to clients in over 250 languages and dialects. Joshua is also an Export Champion for the Department for International Trade and the Northern Powerhouse in the UK, where he advises and support companies on how to leverage international trade opportunities and expand their markets. His expertise in business growth, corporate strategy, and M&A preparation has been recognized by multiple awards, including the Stevie Award, the Business Insider 40 Under 40, and the European CEO of the Year Awards. He is always looking for new challenges and ways to make a positive impact in the world through innovation and enterprise.

Jeff Weinstein grew up in the Detroit Metro area with a big extended family.  His earliest work experience started at 13, answering phones and doing clerical work during tax season for the accounting firm where his father was a partner.  He gained his first leadership experience as a founding member, chapter president and regional vice president of B’nai B’rith Youth Organization in Michigan. He has over 30 years of experience in the food and beverage business, beginning with full service restaurant and cafe work while he studied Philosophy at the University of Michigan.  His knowledge of the business comes from working on the job. Jeff spent 12 years with Peet’s Coffee & Tea in the San Francisco Bay Area where he played every role they would allow him, from serving coffee, managing a store, running a district, building an operations services department and creating wholesale programs. After time with Dean & Deluca and Starbucks—both great learning opportunities—he joined Jamba Juice where he led operations services for over 800 domestic and international locations.  In 2015, Jamba sold most of their corporate units to franchisees.  Jeff led operations for Vitaligent—Jamba’s largest franchisee with shops in Northern California and Washington—and eventually became CEO of the 96-unit restaurant group. In 2022, Vitaligent was successfully acquired by an even larger restaurant group called Sizzling Platter.  After supporting the transition, Jeff joined Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen as CEO.  Wise Sons operates six delis in San Francisco and Oakland, in addition to a scratch bakery, commissary and wholesale business.   Following the recent college graduation of their daughter, Jeff and his wife of 30 years moved to the Sonoma Valley where they serve multiple non-profit organizations.  

Jordi Ferre is an accomplished C-suite business leader with a strong commercial and operations background in the food sector including B2C (business to consumer) as well as the value-added food ingredients and agritech sectors. He holds dual citizenship in the United States and Spain, having lived and worked in the U.S. for over two decades, as well as Europe (France, Germany, Norway) and Asia (Singapore, Malaysia).  Mr. Ferre was CEO at Alvinesa Natural Ingredients through 2023 based in Madrid. Prior to Alvinesa he was the CEO of Nasdaq-listed AgroFresh Solutions, the global leader of post-harvest solutions to extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. Other positions include Chief Operating Officer at PureCircle, the leading producer, innovator and marketer of high-purity stevia ingredients, Vice President, Sales & Marketing SPLENDA® Sucralose at Tate & Lyle; as well as ovarious B2C positions at Wise Foods, Chupa Chups and Warner Lambert.  In 2023 he launched Launch CIBUSNET®, a selective network of multi-discipline professionals across the global food industry providing identification of potential investor/partners, new technology advisory, go-to-market strategy, due diligence, and board/advisory roles. Through Cibusnet he has assisted a number of companies in the ready-to-eat meals, ingredients and precision fermentation industries. Since October, he is the interim CEO of HTBA USA, a leading manufacturer of flavonoids used in the food and beverage industry.  Mr. Ferre holds a BBA-MBA degree from Esade Business School and completed the PMD program at IESE Business School both based in Barcelona, Spain as well as a number of leadership programs at MIT, Drexler and IMD business schools. 

Gregg R. Florentin is a 30-year visionary leader who has consistently driven innovation, operational excellence, and strategic collaborations in the healthcare industry.  Prior to TriCity Cardiology, Florentin served as the President and CEO of Ahart Healthcare Solutions International in Dubai UAE and Houston Texas for eight years. During his tenure, he forged strategic partnerships with notable institutions such as Inova, Children's National, and SEHA.  Under Florentin’s leadership, AHART grew to over 500 employees where he was instrumental in holding various global interim executive leadership roles for 60 different specialties with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, and financial growth.  These experiences were innovative, leveraging Lean techniques, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and patient and employee satisfaction to enhance safety, quality, and cost. Florentin also held various executive leadership roles with Willamette Group, Group Health, Providence Medical Group, and Meritus Healthcare before his move to AHART. His illustrious career began at Community Tissue Services, one of the Nation’s Premier Organ and Tissue Banks.  Florentin has many accolades including: Health Professional of the Year Award, Washington State Volunteers Society 3 Time Who’s Who In Healthcare Executive Distinguished Leadership Award, Medford Oregon Community Executives  AHART Executive Award for outstanding leadership in business and education partnerships.  COO of the Year Providence CEO of the Year AHART Diamond Executive Award for Service Excellence, Dubai Healthcare  3 Time Lean Six Sigma Innovation Award   Florentin’s leadership philosophy emphasizes transparency, rounding for authenticity, kindness, and collaboration. He firmly believes that prioritizing team members’ overall happiness and satisfaction leads to positive outcomes for both the team and patients. In summary, Gregg R. Florentin exemplifies excellence and enjoys sharing his vision as an invited speaker at numerous national and international conferences in the past 8 years sharing his knowledge on innovative healthcare to improving the patient experience, employee engagement, and the future of healthcare.  

Robb Munger, founder of Exodus Place, champions transitional housing for homeless men. With a background in finance, where he established a leading financial company in manufactured housing, Munger’s journey took a pivotal turn when he joined the board of Guiding Light Mission. There, he propelled a struggling rescue mission into prominence and transformed a former state corrections facility into Michigan’s largest non-governmental transitional housing, offering new beginnings to those in need.  A former Army Officer, Munger’s commitment to service shines through his philanthropic work and innovative solutions in community development. His collaboration with the Salvation Army and Goodwill in a small town within American City has showcased an innovative approach to addressing homelessness, demonstrating the impactful change that results from combining compassion with action. This initiative, with Munger at the helm, has become a testament to the power of collaborative community efforts in making a tangible difference in people’s lives.