Category Archives: USA

Sally Ann Frank, Global Lead, Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft for Startups

Sally Ann Frank is Global Lead for Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft for Startups, driving digital health and life sciences innovation and supporting founders with strategic growth, technical enablement, and go-to-market acceleration.
She brings over 25 years of experience in high-tech business development and startup ecosystems and is the author of The Startup Protocol and The Unicorn Protocol, offering practical guidance for founders at every stage.

Richard Yonck, Futurist Speaker and Author, ‘Mindstock’

Richard is a futurist speaker and an author of a book titled Mindstock.
He’s the founder of Intelligent Future Consulting.

Scott Badler, Author, ‘Becoming JFK – John F. Kennedy’s Path to Leadership’; Historian

Scott is a historian.
He’s an author of three nonfiction books, which are titled What’s So Funny About Looking for a Job? , Oh, Brother!: (And Other Revelations on Family, Relatives, Pets and Sex), JFK & the Muckers of Choate and his latest work Becoming JFK – John F. Kennedy’s Path to Leadership.

Bernhard Kowatsch, Director, Global Accelerator & Ventures, World Food Programme

Growing up in Austria with strong interests in business, mathematics, technology, and music
Transition from aspiring professional pianist to a business-focused career

Dr. JJ Peterson—Author, Speaker & Podcast Host on Storytelling, Leadership, and Authentic Messaging

Early inspiration from his father, a master storyteller

Family road trips listening to storytellers like Garrison Keillor

Arielle Ford, Author, ‘The Love Thief’; A Love Alchemist and Bestselling Author

Arielle is a love alchemist, bestselling author, and a trusted guide for women seeking to find love, sustain love, and embody love in their lives.
She has led transformative workshops at globally renowned institutions including Esalen, Omega Institute, and the Chopra Center.