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[SaaS & AI Series] Smarter Way To Turn Meetings Into Outcomes With Artem Koren
Artem Koren is the Co-founder & Chief Product Officer at Sembly AI, a company that develops AI-powered meeting intelligence technology, transforming conversations into structured insights and actionable data. He leads product vision and innovation, building tools that help organizations capture knowledge, automate workflows, and improve collaboration. With a background in systems engineering, enterprise consulting, and product leadership, he has held roles at EY and Visual Trading Systems and co-founded earlier ventures. Artem focuses on advancing human-AI collaboration by creating intelligent systems that enhance decision-making and productivity.
[Top Agency & SaaS Series] New Rules of Growth in an AI-Driven World With Solomon Thimothy
Solomon Thimothy is the CEO and Co-founder of Clickx, a marketing intelligence platform for brands and marketers to plan, execute, and measure all their online marketing campaigns. He is also the Co-founder of OneIMS, a leading inbound marketing and sales agency driving measurable results across industries. With nearly two decades of experience, Solomon is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author known for applying 10X strategies to help businesses scale leads and revenue efficiently. He is passionate about helping companies leverage AI to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Why Most Brands Fail and How to Build One That Wins With Mark Rampolla
Mark Rampolla is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of GroundForce Capital, a private equity firm that invests in and supports purpose-driven consumer brands focused on health, wellness, and sustainability. He is a visionary entrepreneur and investor who works closely with founders to scale impactful businesses and build enduring companies. Mark is also the Founder and former CEO of ZICO Coconut Water, having pioneered the global coconut water category and led the company through its acquisition by The Coca-Cola Company. He later reacquired ZICO and continues to play a leadership role in shaping its growth and strategy.
[Top Software & Resource Series] What Leaders Rely on to Grow and Scale
Philip Hill is the CEO and President of Purebred Marketing. The Atlanta-based marketing agency creates digital marketing strategies and provides services such as SEO, web design and development, and email marketing. Philip is an avid dog lover and launched his first business in the pet space while attending the University of Alabama.
Sherrie Sokolowski is the Owner of SLS Event Planning and Consulting, a company dedicated to creating seamless, personalized events through thoughtful planning, creative vision, and detail-oriented execution. She has managed high-profile events, including Funnel Hacking Live, and has worked with industry leaders like Russell Brunson and Bill Glazer, producing sold-out experiences for audiences of up to 7,000 attendees.
Richard Jacobs is the Founder of Speakeasy Marketing, a company focused on building meaningful connections through podcasting and curiosity-driven conversations. He has conducted over 4,000 interviews with experts, executives, and innovators, creating opportunities for collaborations, lasting relationships, and ventures such as organizing a Bitcoin conference.
[SaaS Series] Turning Crisis Into Opportunity Every Time With Adam Miller
Adam Miller is the Founder and former CEO of Cornerstone OnDemand, a Los Angeles–based leader in cloud talent management software. He grew the company from a startup in his apartment into a $5 billion public company with over 3,000 employees, while also helping build Team Rubicon into a 170,000-volunteer global disaster response organization. Adam is also the Founder of Better Angels, tackling homelessness in LA, and LA-Tech.org, which has delivered over 2,000 internships to underserved youth since 2021. Known for his “player-coach” leadership style, he’s spent his career solving complex challenges at scale — and is now running for Mayor of Los Angeles.
From Practice to Performance With Hinrik Jósafat Atlason & Paul Burani
Hinrik Jósafat Atlason is the Founder and CEO of Atlas Primer, an AI-powered platform designed to unlock human potential through conversational learning and real-world practice. Under his leadership, Atlas Primer has grown into a globally recognized edtech and AI company, earning placement among Time Magazine’s top 250 edtech companies. Before founding Atlas Primer, Hinrik worked as a lecturer, where he identified gaps in traditional learning methods.
Paul Burani is the Co-founder and CRO of Atlas Primer, an AI-powered platform designed to unlock human potential through conversational learning and real-world practice. He is a seasoned revenue leader with over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and go-to-market strategy. Prior to Atlas Primer, Paul held leadership roles at companies like Google, Foursquare, and Udacity and founded multiple ventures, including Mission Flywheel.
[SaaS Series] From Rejected Intern To Acquiring the Company With Tomas Milar
Tomas Milar is the Founder and CEO of Eqvista, an equity management and valuation platform that helps private companies manage ownership and understand their value. He is focused on bringing transparency to private markets by building infrastructure that enables dynamic, real-time pricing for private company equity — capabilities traditionally limited to public markets. Under his leadership, Eqvista has experienced rapid growth, serving over 23,000 companies and managing assets exceeding $270 billion. Beyond Eqvista, Tomas also founded Cheqly, a neobank for startups, as part of his broader vision to create an integrated financial ecosystem.
[SaaS Series] The Untapped Power of Digital Door Knocking With Jimmy Speyer
Jimmy Speyer is the Founder and CEO of GlassHouse, a company helping home service businesses generate high-quality leads through targeted, automated “digital door-knocking.” He built GlassHouse to solve a core industry challenge by enabling companies to create new demand instead of relying solely on inbound leads from ads and referrals.
With over 15 years in SaaS, including multiple CRO roles driving over $1B in enterprise value, Jimmy Speyer is known for scaling revenue teams and building smart go-to-market strategies. He’s also a strong advocate for blue-collar entrepreneurs, bringing practical insights into both tech-driven growth and real-world business challenges.
[Top Author Series] The Fireproof Method to Grow and Scale Your Business Fast With Mike Morse
Mike Morse is the Owner and CEO of Fireproof Performance, a coaching and consulting company that helps law firm owners scale their businesses through proven systems, data-driven strategies, and peer collaboration. He is also the Owner and President of Mike Morse Law Firm, a leading personal injury firm that represents accident victims and has recovered billions of dollars in compensation for its clients. Mike is the co-author of Fireproof and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers, earning multiple industry awards and national media features.
[Top Author Series] The Story Behind ESPN’s Sports Heaven With Mike Soltys & Garrett Z. Sutton
Mike Soltys is the official historian and former Vice President of Communications at ESPN, the sports media giant that revolutionized 24-hour sports broadcasting. During his 43-year career, he led media relations and communications efforts as ESPN grew into a global sports powerhouse.
Garrett Z. Sutton is a corporate attorney, best-selling author, and Owner at Corporate Direct, where he helps entrepreneurs and investors structure and protect their businesses. He is the author of multiple books, including Start Your Own Corporation, Run Your Own Corporation, and several titles in Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Advisors series.
