Who's in the Room?

Founder of Camofire and BlackOvis, Kendall is an entrepreneur and strategist in outdoor retail. He speaks and writes on branding, business, and balancing entrepreneurship with family and the outdoors.

CEO of Citizens Community Bank, Nate brings extensive experience in banking and financial leadership. He’s known for strengthening local business and community finance through executive roles.

CEO of Golden State Orthopedics & Spine, Steve leads clinical growth and innovation, expanding services like OrthoExpress urgent care and advancing physician education in spine care.

Aviation advisor and partnerships leader, Sierra is active in business aviation communities, building relationships and advancing industry advocacy through events and collaborations.

Vitreoretinal surgeon at Premier Eye Care, Dr. Thompson is a fellowship-trained retina specialist, published author, and board-certified ophthalmologist focused on advanced surgical and comprehensive retina care.

Founder & CEO of Winona and Hardsider, Konrad is a serial entrepreneur recognized for innovation in manufacturing and startups. He’s been featured for his ventures, including Frameri, and is a Forbes-recognized founder.

CEO & Founder of PlatPay, Jed builds payment platforms that modernize commerce, reduce risk, and drive scale. He’s also a speaker, author, and entrepreneur known for values-driven leadership and community impact.

Partnerships and B2B activation expert, Bob drives growth through strategic alliances and sports/marketing activations, drawing on experience across both corporate and agency leadership.

Founder & CEO of Fluence Circle and Ally Group, Jon is a connector, leadership trainer, and entrepreneur with nearly three decades in sales and marketing. He’s recognized for building executive networks, driving growth, and creating communities of accountability and impact.

Strategist and advisor in M&A and venture growth, Tara has led diligence, integration, and development efforts for tech and growth-stage companies through consulting and corporate leadership roles.

CEO of Doutor Sofa (400+ locations across 7 countries) and founder of New Shoes, Diogo is an international franchising leader with deep experience in retail expansion and brand growth.

CEO of Origin Brand Merch, Shaun builds full-service branded merchandise programs that deliver loyalty, awareness, and revenue. He blends expertise in sourcing, fulfillment, and creative partnerships to scale brands.

Serial entrepreneur and speaker, Nafe is co-founder of ventures including Freedom Golf Retreat, Fresh Fade Away, and Carve Construction. His story of resilience fuels his work mentoring others and inspiring entrepreneurship.

Revenue-growth strategist and founder-level operator, Chad helps companies scale sales through sharper presentations, better systems, and proven go-to-market playbooks. He’s also active as a coach, host, and builder of AI-enabled sales solutions.

Running Vardon Golf, Corporate Movement, Establish, and Fluence, Jordan builds companies at the intersection of sport, branding, and growth. He’s an operator and strategist who scales brands through design-driven marketing, experiences, and partnerships.

Owner of Snake River Consulting, Art is a leadership coach, author, and podcast host focused on high-performance growth. He works with executives and teams to unlock results through coaching, workshops, and speaking.

Founder and CEO of Covalent and Aspen Field Services, Cort is a serial founder who helps scale startups through high-performance teams, operational growth, and successful exits.