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![[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Data Exploration for Everyone With Mike Palmer](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mike-palmer.jpg)
[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Data Exploration for Everyone With Mike Palmer
Mike Palmer is the CEO of Sigma Computing, a company that makes data exploration, analysis, and business intelligence accessible to all. Under his leadership, Sigma has experienced remarkable growth, going from $2 million to $100 million in IRR over three years and raising a $200 million funding round. Mike’s expertise in business transformation and customer experience has been a driving force behind Sigma’s success. He specializes in scaling enterprise solutions and driving innovation across product, marketing, and operations.

Mastering Business Exits and Beyond With Bruce Eckfeldt of Eckfeldt & Associates
Bruce Eckfeldt is a Strategic Coach and Master Facilitator at Eckfeldt & Associates, where he works with CEOs and leadership teams to scale their businesses. As a former Inc. 500 Founder and CEO, he successfully scaled and sold his business. Bruce focuses on developing leadership skills, optimizing companies for transactions, and navigating mergers and acquisitions.
![[Private Equity Series] Building Success and Diverse Leadership With Vivian Gonzalez](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/vivian-gonzalez-headshot.jpg)
[Private Equity Series] Building Success and Diverse Leadership With Vivian Gonzalez
Vivian Gonzalez is the President of Park Capital Search, a global finance and accounting executive search firm that helps organizations — from private equity-backed companies to public corporations — build senior leadership teams in areas like finance, accounting, data science, and business analytics. With a focus on retained, C-suite and functional leadership assignments, Vivian spearheads senior-level placements that shape the operational health and strategic direction of client organizations. Vivian is a recognized member of CHIEF and contributes thought leadership on efficient and transformative hiring practices for today’s rapidly evolving economy.
![[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Retail Sustainability With Andy Ruben of Trove](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/andy-ruben-headshot.jpg)
[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Retail Sustainability With Andy Ruben of Trove
Andy Ruben is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Trove, a re-commerce technology company that powers branded resale programs for major labels like Patagonia, Lululemon, REI, and Levi’s. Before Trove, he spent a decade at Walmart as the company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, where he launched global sustainability efforts, led omnichannel and private-brand strategies, and integrated e‑commerce — including the rollout of grocery delivery.
Ruben founded Trove (originally Yerdle) in 2012 and introduced the first branded resale platform with Patagonia’s Worn Wear in 2017, helping advance the circular economy across more than 150 global brands. He advises BCG and Earthshot Ventures, serves as Lead Independent Director and ESG Committee Chair at Zevia, and has been featured on NPR, TED, and testified before Congress on sustainable business practices.

Mastering Life and Business Secrets With Mike Agugliaro of FuDog Group
Mike Agugliaro is the Founder and CEO of FuDog Group, a training and coaching company specializing in personal growth and development. He blends ancient wisdom, neuroscience, and modern performance strategies to help entrepreneurs and individuals design lives rich in health, wealth, relationships, and impact. Mike is a self-made entrepreneur and martial arts expert who began his career as an electrician and scaled a home services company to $32 million in annual revenue before selling it to private equity in 2017. He then founded CEO Warrior, the largest coaching organization for home‑service businesses globally, helping clients generate over half a billion dollars in additional revenue in six countries. A sought‑after speaker, author of more than 20 books, and multi‑black‑belt martial artist, he’s on a mission to transform one million lives across 100 countries within 10 years.
![[Veteran Entrepreneur Series] Empowering Veterans With Purpose & Entrepreneurship With Phil Randazzo](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/phil-randazzo-headshot.jpg)
[Veteran Entrepreneur Series] Empowering Veterans With Purpose & Entrepreneurship With Phil Randazzo
Phil Randazzo is the Founder of American Dream U, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military service members transition into successful civilian careers or launch their businesses. Since its founding in 2003, American Dream U has provided educational programs and mentorship to over 16,000 veterans and their families, featuring guidance from top entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Beyond his nonprofit work, Phil has authored several books, including Mission Next, Funding Your Bigger Future, and Shark Talk. As an entrepreneur, he maintains business interests across healthcare, compliance, and franchising industries. He has been recognized for his service with honors like the key to the City of Las Vegas and a commission on Nevada’s Veterans Services Commission.
![[Top Agency Series] Scaling With SEO, Paid Media, and Analytics With Tyler Lane](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tyler-lane-headshot.jpg)
[Top Agency Series] Scaling With SEO, Paid Media, and Analytics With Tyler Lane
Tyler Lane is the Founder and CEO of Session Interactive, a Denver-based digital marketing consultancy specializing in SEO, analytics, paid search, and content strategy for mid-market and enterprise brands. With over 13 years of experience in digital marketing, he has successfully created, launched, and evaluated SEO, content marketing, analytics, and social strategies, bringing his expertise to Session Interactive. Tyler leads a team of seasoned professionals who deliver data-driven solutions to help clients achieve measurable growth.
![[SaaS Series] Unveiling Freight’s Hidden Secrets With Chadd Olesen of AVRL](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chadd-olesen-headshot.jpg)
[SaaS Series] Unveiling Freight’s Hidden Secrets With Chadd Olesen of AVRL
Chadd Olesen is the CEO and Co-founder of AVRL, an Austin-based automation company specializing in logistics and supply chain technology. Since launching AVRL in 2017, he has led its transformation from a natural language processing startup into a freight tech powerhouse, now automating over 60 million shipments annually. Under Chadd’s leadership, AVRL has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the US, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list. He is known for his consultative approach to automation, empowering brokers and carriers to integrate technology without sacrificing human expertise.
![[Author Series] How To Handle Conflict Like a Pro With Gabe Karp](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gabe-karp-headshot.jpg)
[Author Series] How To Handle Conflict Like a Pro With Gabe Karp
Gabe Karp is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and conflict management expert known for his book Don’t Get Mad at Penguins: And Other Ways to Detox the Conflict in Your Life and Business. He began his career as a trial lawyer, later becoming Executive Vice President and General Counsel at ePrize (now Merkle), where he helped grow the company into a global leader in digital promotions.
Currently, Gabe serves as an Operating Partner at Detroit Venture Partners and a Venture Partner at Lightbank, advising early-stage tech companies and serving on multiple boards. His work focuses on transforming conflict from a liability into a strategic asset, drawing from over 30 years of experience in law, business, and venture capital.

How To Build Predictable Income and Reduce Taxes With Noah Rosenfarb of Wealthrive
Noah Rosenfarb is a third-generation CPA and the Founder of Wealthrive, which empowers high-achieving entrepreneurs to leverage tax strategies and generational wealth. He has sold eight companies and completed over 50 real estate investments valued at almost $1 billion. Noah is also an author, podcast host, and thought leader in exit planning.