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Keynote Speakers

Abby Malchow Amazon

Abby Malchow is the Manager of Small Business Partnerships & Education at Amazon where she develops and manages partnerships that help drive success for entrepreneurs and small businesses through delivering education, programs, and investments that support their continued growth.  

Abby joined Amazon in December 2018 and during her tenure she has remained focused on enabling the success of entrepreneurs, small businesses, and underserved businesses th...

Carlos Gil AI & Social Media Marketing Expert

Carlos Gil is a dynamic keynote speaker, award-winning author, and digital marketing expert with a proven track record of helping brands humanize their presence in the AI era. As the author of the bestseller The End of Marketing, Carlos explores the evolution of traditional marketing in the digital age, offering insightful and thought-provoking narratives that challenge conventional wisdom and inspire professionals to think differently. With a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of consumer behavior, Carlos serves as th...

workshop Speakers

Christine FootitInternal Revenue Service

Chris Footit has been with the IRS for 32 years. She is the Branch Chief for the Tax Outreach, Partnership and Education branch in Communications & Liaison. Prior to her current position, she was a Revenue Officer in...

Lucius C. Davis IIIFranchise Tax Board

Lucius C. Davis III is the Small Business Liaison in the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate’s Office. He assists with the development of small business education and outreach programs in order to help business owners better ...

Stacy Harris13 Miles Consulting

Stacy Harris dedicates her expertise and experience to illuminating pathways to fulfillment for individuals and teams alike. With a rich background spanning 20+ years in communications and business strategy, Stacy has be...

Fred VossBridge Bank

Fred Voss is senior managing director in Bridge Bank’s Corporate Banking Group. Based in San Jose, Fred is responsible for relationship management and business development throughout Northern California and manages tea...

Jerome Dees JrDees Partners

Jerome Dees Jr is a highly motivated leader and entrepreneur with the gift of inspiring and engaging stakeholders at all levels. His journey in entrepreneurship began at the age of 21 when he started his first company �...

Bijan GhorbaniBijan.io

Bijan Ghorbani is a master storyteller with an unwavering passion for enabling and empowering others. His Storytelling Masterclass has ignited the potential of thousands in the tech industry worldwide, enabling them to e...

Bob NienaberbenefitRFP

Bob has the responsibility of heading up one of the most prolific cloud-based Artificial Intelligence service providers in the financial services industry. benefitRFP continues to capture awards for their A.I. technology...

James HipkinInn8ly

Over a 40-year career, James worked in marketing and advertising at a high level. Since 2010, he has built his clients’ businesses with digital marketing. James is an accomplished, forward-thinking marketing profess...

Anne ScottlinFocused MetaMindset, Inc.

Anne Scottlin is founding partner of Focused MetaMindset, Inc. She trains and coaches business teams and entrepreneurs to maximize profits while making business easier. Anne is an international speaker and best-selling a...

Ashleigh OhmSentry Security Services, Inc.

Ashleigh Ohm is an experienced CFO and co-founder with a focus on providing security services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a background in developing comprehensive security plans, she can help companies id...

Sobha Potu

Sobha Potu is the Founder & CEO of Vensa Solutions, where she provides training and support to financial professionals, helping them succeed in the industry. Her unique approach blends personal attention with comprehensi...

Ravi Kapall

Ravi Kapalli is the Founder & CEO Wealth Summit Financial. With 20 years of distinguished corporate experience, Ravi transitioned into the financial industry with a clear vision to cultivate a team of skilled financial p...

Linda ShivelyLindaShively.com

Linda Shively has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and is a best-selling author, international award-winning speaker, and neuroscience and mindset expert. She has presented at Nasdaq, the Mexican Stock Exchange, ...

Jason MatthewsSan Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce

Jason Matthews established Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions in 2009, specializing in financial planning for clients experiencing significant financial windfalls. Industry Recognition: A member of the Internati...

Greer WesterlinkSan Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce

Greer Westerink is an evangelist for financial empowerment. Her mission is to drive multigenerational wealth creation in the African American community by increasing financial literacy and awareness. Greer and her team a...

Desmond LimWorkstream

Desmond Lim is co-founder and CEO of Workstream, a mobile-first hiring and onboarding platform for the hourly workforce. He is a Harvard University and MIT Media Lab graduate, a former Product Manager at WeChat, and an i...

Natalie JinWorkstream

The technology buzz in San Francisco keeps Natalie Jin thinking about the future and what could be. “When you’re around that kind of energy all the time, it’s hard not to think about what technology could be,” sh...