Entrepreneurs United

Tim Yurek (Founder & CEO of Tier 1 Capital) is a highly accomplished financial consultant, veteran, and thought leader in his industry. Tim has spent over 35 years helping thousands of people across the country achieve their financial goals. He specializes in growing businesses, attracting and retaining top talent, planning for business succession, and converting business equity into cash. With his global recognition and membership in the Million Dollar Round Table, Tim offers valuable insights and strategies to his clients to help them achieve financial freedom. His expertise has been featured on major media outlets such as Bloomberg TV.

Max Olson (founder, Core Acceleration) believes that for businesses to accelerate, the people at the core of the organization must thrive. His company specializes in helping businesses and trade groups establish core learning systems based on their systems, processes, and institutional knowledge.Max’s business career began as a student at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he owned & operated a College Pro franchise. He became the first US General Manager to achieve $10 Million in sales and subsequently oversaw the Western USA as Vice President. After 12 years in operations, Max took on a North American portfolio in 2015 as the VP of Innovation & Learning for CP, a role in which he was able to fully embrace his passion for learning design & problem solving. He founded Core Acceleration Consulting in 2019.

Erin Marcus is the founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business, an international company helping driven entrepreneurs and small business owners get the financial and emotional freedom they need to build a business and a life they're proud of.Having made the successful leap from corporate executive to entrepreneur, Erin uses that experience, along with her MBA education and street smart upbringing, to help her clients reach heights they neverdreamed possible. And have fun doing it!Erin is also an international speaker and the host of Ready Yet?! Podcast.

Staci Gray (CEO & Founder Organize to Scale)  has over two decades of experience organizing real-world businesses to scale quickly collapsing the gap between ideas and profits by persistently executing for progress and results. Staci envisions a world where innovative leaders are no longer trapped by operational chaos and instead are empowered to efficiently and effectively solve real-world problems, impact real people on a human level and generate profits quickly. Staci loves coming alongside mission-driven leaders who are using their ideas, influence, and intellect to build successful businesses and empowering them to scale without losing their sanity, compromising their values, sacrificing their relationships, and drowning in operational chaos.

Craig Cooke, a pioneer who started the "digital first" company RhythmNet.com on a shoestring budget and led it to immense success before its acquisition by a top-tier digital agency. Dive into Craig’s insights on navigating the digital business world, his strategies in executive leadership, and his innovative approach to brand development. Beyond digital, Craig's life is equally compelling. A dedicated practitioner of Chinese Medical Qigong and martial arts, he integrates these ancient practices into modern business strategies, offering a distinct perspective on professional and personal growth. Tune in to learn how Craig harmonizes his technical expertise and holistic practices to inspire and heal.

Steven Cohen (Devine Millimet, Sr. Partner, M&A Expert)In this video, Steven Cohen, Co-Chair of the Mergers & Acquisitions Team, shares his extensive expertise in facilitating successful M&A transactions. With over 40 years in the field, a CPA background, and a master's in taxation, Steven offers a unique perspective on achieving business goals efficiently and effectively. Discover how his detail-oriented approach and deep industry knowledge help mitigate risks and ensure smooth transitions for firms across all sectors. Join us as Steven outlines his comprehensive oversight of the M&A process, from initial agreements to post-closing adjustments, demonstrating why clients consistently rely on his team to get the deal done.

Dr. Luke Wilson (Chief Data Scientist and Senior Partner at Vizias. Vice President of the Board of Directors at Austin AI Alliance) has been a leading figure in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence for over two decades, with a distinguished career spanning academia, finance, and tech. Starting at the Texas Advanced Computing Center, he significantly contributed to the design and deployment of numerous Top500 systems, later enhancing TACC's educational offerings as Director of Training. At Dell Technologies, he pioneered groundbreaking work in HPC/AI infrastructure, earning him the title of Chief Data Scientist. Recently, at Optiver, he has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge research infrastructure for high-frequency trading. With a PhD from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Luke has been instrumental in projects that have shaped the future of AI, including work that contributed to the Nobel Prize-winning LIGO project and optimizations for early transformer neural networks. An author of numerous research papers, Luke's work continues to influence the evolving landscape of technology and AI

Jodi Hume (Founder & CEO At The Core) is a Global Business Advisor & Rockstar who not only led a firm's growth from $1M to $10M but now advises companies worldwide. From seed-stage startups to corporations over $200M, Jodi's strategic insights have transformed businesses. Plus, get a sneak peek into her life as the lead singer of The Wafflers and her unexpected victory in a Truck Pull competition. Don't miss the stories and insights from this multi-talented leader!

Jesse Hernandez Mind Shifter @ Depth Builder LLC was born and raised on the Southside of San Antonio Texas. His Career ranges from grading ditches to counseling Executives. This path taught him that we are more alike than we are different. He leverages this insight and experience by supporting leaders in growing from transactional to transformational.His message is one of Contribution, Ownership, and Vulnerability. This message is visible in his book Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be, and the Live Stream experience known as No BS with Jen & Jess.

Mark Graban (author, speaker, and consultant), is known for his groundbreaking work fostering a culture of learning and innovation. Dive into Mark's latest insights from his book, "The Mistakes That Make Us," and explore how embracing mistakes can drive success. With a history of impactful books like "Lean Hospitals" and "Measures of Success," and his leadership roles at Constancy, Inc. and KaiNexus, Mark's expertise is unparalleled. Educated at Northwestern University and MIT, his journey offers invaluable lessons in improving quality, safety, and employee engagement across industries. Tune in to discover how Mark's approach to continuous improvement and leadership can inspire innovation and transformation in your work.