Category Archives: Industry

Awakening the Advocate: Matt Friedman, CEO of The Mekong Club, on Fighting Modern Slavery

Matt Friedman is the CEO of The Mekong Club and author of Awakening the Advocate: Memoir of a Modern Slavery Activist.
Brings decades of experience in combating modern slavery and human trafficking worldwide.

Celebrating Men’s Sexuality and Intimacy: Insights from Sex Counselor Fran Frye

Fran Frye is a sex counsellor specializing in problematic sexual behaviours.
Brings professional and personal perspectives to conversations about masculinity, sexual identity, and intimacy.

Will Linssen, Author of “Everybody Wins” and Founder of the Global Coach Group, on Transforming Teams and Results

Will Linssen is the Founder of the Global Coach Group and a renowned author specializing in leadership coaching.
Advocates for the Triple Win model to develop effective leaders and stronger teams.

How Software Transforms Hardware into Platforms | Yoel Frischoff, Author of Tangibles

Yoel brings extensive experience in product design and strategy, particularly in the connected-device industry.
Explores how software integration is transforming traditional hardware products into evolving platforms.

Martin E. Hellman, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University

Martin E. Hellman is Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University and a pioneer of secure digital communications.
Best known for his groundbreaking contributions to public-key cryptography, transforming the field of digital security.

Dr. Nima Javanbakht, Senior RF Engineer at Sanmina, on Innovation, Mentorship, and Industry Transformation

Dr. Nima Javanbakht is a Senior RF Engineer at Sanmina, an IEEE volunteer leader, and an adjunct professor.

Brings extensive experience across academia, industrial R&D, research, and engineering innovation.
Specializes in RF engineering and advanced microelectronics, with interests in emerging fields such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

Unlocking Healthcare AI and Patient Empowerment | Paul Swider, CEO & Chief AI Officer, RealActivity

Paul Swider is the CEO and Chief AI Officer of RealActivity, working at the intersection of technology and artificial intelligence.
Brings experience across technology, healthcare, and open-source innovation.

Personalizing Education for India’s Future: Vivek Varshney, Founder & CEO of SpeEdLabs

Vivek Varshney is the Founder and CEO of SpeEdLabs, an education technology company focused on transforming learning.
Overcame a Hindi-medium educational background to study at IIT Kanpur and IIM Lucknow.

Dan E. Khoo (CEO, WITSA) & Anders Halvorsen (VP, WITSA) on Innovation, Policy & the Future of Technology

Dan E. Khoo is the CEO of the World Innovation, Technology & Services Alliance (WITSA).
Anders Halvorsen serves as Vice President of WITSA, contributing to its global technology initiatives.

Seung Chan Lim (Slim), Founder of Kru, on Leadership, Creativity, and Human-Centered Innovation

Seung Chan Lim (Slim) is the Founder of Kru, a performance coach, author, designer, and artist.
Brings an unconventional background spanning computer science, fine art, and human-centred design.