Category Archives: Industry

Dr. Clark Quinn, Executive Director, Quinnovation – Learning Experience Design Strategy

Dr. Quinn is an executive director of Quinnovation, which is a Learning Experience Design Strategy.
He’s an internationally known consultant, an author, and a keynote speaker.

Tyrome ‘Ty’ Smith, Senior Advisor, Applied Research Inst for Mathematical & Computational Science

Ty is a director of strategic partnership, a common mission project whose mission is to create an international network of entrepreneurs driven to solve the critical challenges of our time.
He has also been appointed to a three-year term on the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Manufacturing Extension Partnership advisory board.

Sami Inkinen, CEO & Co-Founder, Virta Health – Reversing Type 2 Diabetes & Obesity

Sami is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Virta Health, which is the pioneer in reversing diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes through a nutrition-first approach.
He has rowed across the Pacific Ocean, 2750 miles unsupported from California to Hawaii.

Sameer V Mittal, Investor & CEO, Axiom Service Management; Co-founder Futuristic Equity LLC

Sameer is an investor and Chief Executive Officer with Axiom Service Management.
He also co-founded Futuristic Equity LLC, which is a family office mandated to acquire operating companies and real estate opportunities.

Ujwal Thakar, Co-Founder of Ujwal Impact Advisors

Transition from Banking to Social Sector: Ujwal Thakar’s career journey began in banking, with influential roles at Standard Chartered Bank and BNP Paribas. At age 55, he transitioned to the social sector, motivated by a desire to contribute to society, taking on the role of CEO at Pratham, one of India’s largest NGOs.
Serendipitous Career Path: Ujwal’s entry into banking was unplanned, marked by a series of fortunate events. However, his shift to the social sector was deliberate, aligning with his long-held aspiration to make a social impact.

Hassan Dayekh, Founding Managing Director of Blindspot Ventures

Self-Awareness and Personal Practices: Hassan emphasizes the importance of self-awareness for personal and professional success. He practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu to manage doubts, develop discipline, and integrate values like integrity and respect into his work.
Creative Expression through Writing: Hassan maintains mental clarity by writing and sharing thoughts and poetry anonymously on Twitter. This practice serves as both a creative outlet and a method for balancing the material and higher aspects of his life.

Bevon Moore: Innovative CEO & Founder Revolutionizing Tech and Entrepreneurship

Early Entrepreneurial Start and Passion for Technology: Bevon’s entrepreneurial journey began at 12, running errands for neighbors, and by 14, he co-founded a video game store, showcasing his early interest in business and technology.
Military Background and Education: He served six years in the Navy, with assignments in aviation and special operations, during which he earned three degrees, including two in engineering from Old Dominion University.