Background in comparative literature and mythology
Worked in tech and sustainability (Mitsubishi, Nokia, Virginia Tech)
Started career as a banker; branding “chose” him.
Driven by the challenge: why do global brands succeed in India but few Indian brands go global?
Mark’s surprising entry into tech after leaving university
Discovering a passion for helping others through coaching
Douglas Squirrel is an expert on making tech teams insanely profitable.
He’s a director of Squirrel Squared Limited.
Moved frequently between the UK and India; father led HR at Indian Railways.
Early career included P&G in Japan and senior roles at Disney and PayU.
Unexpected career change driven by life circumstances and intuition
Reinvented himself in Europe, connecting medical and business experiences through neuromanagement
Michael is an SME Business Growth specialist.
He’s the founder and principal consultant of Listen Innovate Grow.
Adoption from Colombia and life in Minnesota
Powerful story of reuniting with his birth mother after 47 years
Arizona roots, Italian heritage, now based in the Midwest
Family life: Oldest of four, mother of four boys, homeschooling advocate
Love for exploration and expansion, avoiding narrow specialization.
Value of transferring skills and seeking growth through new experiences
