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Deepak Gupta is a multi-award-winning technology executive with over 25 years of experience in AI leadership, digital transformation, and enterprise architecture across FinTech, automotive, telecom, e-commerce, and global enterprises. He currently serves as Group Chief Technology & AI Officer (CTAIO) at AMPL, and was previously Group CTO & VP of Engineering at CARS24, where he scaled multi-cloud engineering, GenAI adoption, and developer productivity transformations. At CARS24, Deepak established the company’s AI-first operating model, driving initiatives in Generative AI personalization, AI-powered pricing engines, fraud detection, credit scoring, and conversational AI platforms. Under his leadership, LLM-powered assistants and AI-driven chatbots were deployed to streamline customer journeys, automate NBFC/insurance workflows, and reduce operational turnaround by 40%. He also introduced AI-enabled cloud FinOps, cutting costs by 40%, while AI-powered customer 360 insights boosted retention by 15%. Before CARS24, Deepak served as Chief Technical Architect at Airtel Africa, where he built AI-first digital platforms across 14 countries, serving over 100M+ customers. His leadership delivered AI-powered credit scoring, fraud detection, and customer 360 platforms, enabling new financial inclusion models and reducing fraud losses at scale. These platforms became the backbone of Airtel’s digital transformation, driving data- driven lending, AI-based risk management, and hyper-personalized customer engagement across the continent. His journey in AI started during his IIT days with one of the earliest dissertations on neural networks for handwritten character recognition, long before OCR became mainstream. Since then, he has consistently pioneered AI-native transformation: from pricing and personalization to observability frameworks, GenAI copilots, and conversational AI agents that improve customer experience and business decision-making. Recognized as CTO of the Year in both 2025 and 2024, alongside multiple Engineering Visionary, AI leader of the year, and digital transformation awards, Deepak is a Forbes Technology Council Member Leader, LinkedIn Top Voice in AI & Data Architecture, a mentor and advisor to AI/tech startups, an upcoming author on AI- native enterprises and future engineering. and a global keynote speaker at premier forums including LEAP Riyadh, DeepFest AI Riyadh, Step Dubai, Microsoft AI Moment, World Finance Forum Singapore, Conventional AI and Customer Experience Summit, Jakarta, Google Cloud Summits, and MongoDB Annual Tech Event.
$251 - $1,500
Lawrence I. Morris is a best-selling & award-winning author, engineer, technologist, and entrepreneur whose background in data analytics, product development, AI and theology intersect in a search for deeper human understanding. With academic roots in NYU Stern School of Business and Columbia Engineering, Morris explores belief, truth, and structure in both the spiritual and scientific domains. He lives in Brooklyn, NY and continues to examine how revision as well as interpretation - both intellectually and spiritually - shapes the way we live and believe.
More than $10,000
Scott Meador is the Founder of Tier One Bio Optimization and the creator of the Workforce Resilience System™, a structured approach to improving performance, recovery, and durability in high-responsibility environments. Scott works with organizations, leaders, and individuals operating under sustained pressure, helping them reduce performance breakdown, burnout, and inconsistency by addressing the systems that support sleep, stress, recovery, and daily execution. His work focuses on replacing motivation-based approaches with repeatable, real-world strategies that actually scale. Known for his calm, practical delivery and no-nonsense approach, Scott translates complex health and performance concepts into actionable frameworks audiences can apply immediately—without extremes, hype, or unrealistic expectations.
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Liz Windisch, CFP®, is a practical, insightful, and unexpectedly funny financial expert who guides Gen X and mid-career women, single professionals, female breadwinners, and LGBTQ+ clients to take confident control of their money. Liz is the author of the upcoming book You Can Go Your Own Way: The Gen X Woman’s Guide to Money, Midlife, and Meaning and has over twenty years of practical experience in wealth management. Known for translating complex financial concepts into clear, usable strategies, she encourages audiences to “choose their own adventure” toward financial success instead of following generic advice. Liz brings a warm, relatable speaking style and shows women how to slay financial confusion with the same confidence Buffy brought to vampires, only with fewer stakes and more spreadsheets.
$1,501 - $5,000
Member of the Executive Council for the Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cynthia Imperato has built a career marked by steady decision-making and consistent public service. Throughout her work as a cop, prosecutor, judge, educator, and board member, she accepted complex tasks and approached them with calm judgment. She mentored young lawyers, worked on practical reforms, and focused on improving how courts serve communities. Her service reflects her belief that legal institutions must earn and protect the trust placed in them. Cindy Imperato began her professional life as a police officer in Tallahassee, gaining firsthand experience that later guided her work as a prosecutor and judge. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and sociology from Virginia Tech, followed by an M.S. from the School of Criminology at Florida State University and a J.D. from the Florida State University College of Law. This academic foundation prepared her to manage complex investigations and legal challenges. After law school, Imperato joined the Office of Statewide Prosecution and spent thirteen years as a Senior Assistant Statewide Prosecutor. She handled grand jury presentations and prosecutions involving multi-jurisdictional organized crime, including racketeering, homicide, narcotics trafficking, home invasions, white-collar fraud, police corruption, and gang-related violence. She helped draft and revise Florida’s gang legislation and led the first successful state racketeering prosecution of a street gang. She spoke at the Florida Intelligence Unit in 1994 and 1995 and taught at the first Multi-Agency Gang Task Force Conference in 1996. In January 2003, Governor Bush appointed her to the Circuit Court bench, where she served for thirteen years before retiring in 2016. She handled criminal cases and contributed to statewide judicial education. Cindy trained Judicial Nominating Committees, chaired the Judicial Nominating Criminal Procedures Committee, and worked on the Criminal Rules Committee. In 2006, she spoke at the 82nd Boot Camp graduation and received a Community Service Award from all minority Bar Associations in the state. She also served on the Florida Judicial College video faculty and taught courses on probation violations, jury instructions, and capital caseload management. Education remained central to her work. For nearly two decades, she taught Criminal Pretrial Practice as an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Law and previously taught criminal justice at Tallahassee Community College. Her 1993 publication, An Assessment of Florida Gangs and Recommendations for Law Enforcement, appeared in Women Police Magazine. Cynthia Imperato's career reflects a steady focus on fairness, preparation, and community involvement. Those who worked with her remember a judge guided by facts, reason, and professionalism.
$1,501 - $5,000
David Kolodny is an entrepreneur based in Miami, Florida, and the Co-Founder of Wilbur Labs, a startup studio that turns bold ideas into market-leading companies. Current Role: David launched Wilbur Labs with Phil Santoro in 2016. Since then, he has guided the creation and expansion of more than 21 companies – including VacationRenter, which became the fastest-growing travel startup to reach $1 billion in annual gross bookings, and Barkbus, the nation’s fastest-growing mobile dog-grooming service. Today, ventures built out of Wilbur Labs reach hundreds of millions of people across ecommerce, travel, recruiting, pet care, and financial services. Previous Experience: Before starting Wilbur Labs, David spent several years at Google (2013–2016), where he worked as a Product Specialist on the Customer Solutions & Innovations team, focusing on product strategy and go-to-market execution. Thought Leadership & Recognition: David is widely regarded for his expertise in building and scaling companies. He co-hosts the “Wilbur Labs Founder FAQ” video series with Phil Santoro, sharing insights and practical guidance for entrepreneurs. He is a contributing author for outlets such as Inc., Fast Company, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he was included on the 2020 Forbes “30 Under 30” list in Consumer Technology. Education: David graduated from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in 2013.
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I work with founders, CEOs, and executive teams on market entry, execution, and recovery situations — primarily in Germany / DACH. My work focuses on ownership, decision architecture, and execution systems — not strategy decks or consulting models. I help leadership teams diagnose why execution breaks down early, stabilize failing initiatives, and rebuild operating momentum before results collapse.
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Careshmeh (Pronounced Care sh May) Dean is an emerging author with a powerful voice and compelling story to tell. She has completed her debut book titled “Made for me”, a deeply personal and inspiring narrative that reflects her resilience, insight, and heart. Graduating Summa Cum Laude with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Careshmeh has spent over 10 years as a dedicated elementary teacher, where she’s known for her engaging approach and deep commitment to student growth. Her unique ability to connect with people has served her well throughout her life. Before stepping into authorship and education, Careshmeh spent over 15 years building a successful career in real estate, where she honed her skills in communication, negotiation, and leadership. A gifted public speaker and natural storyteller, Careshmeh now channels her life experiences into writing that uplifts, empowers, and inspires others. Her debut book is just the beginning of a lasting impact through words.
$0 - $250
Chris Sund is a motivational keynote speaker, executive leader, and bestselling author of You Are Capable of More: A No-Excuses Guide to Becoming Your Best Self. He helps audiences challenge the limits they have accepted, take greater ownership of their results, and become a better version of themselves at work and in life. Chris brings more than inspiration to the stage. He is President and COO of Uniti Med, GQR Healthcare, and Nebula, and helped grow Uniti Med 12x in revenue in two years on the way to a #3 ranking on the Inc. Regionals list of fastest-growing companies in the Midwest. The cultures he has helped build have also earned Best Places to Work recognition. His keynotes combine personal stories, real-world leadership experience, audience interaction, and clear takeaways people can use immediately. Chris speaks on motivation and mindset, leadership, workplace culture, team performance, sales, healthcare, and patient experience. Popular programs include: You Are Capable of More — Become the Best Version of Yourself You Are Capable of More: Leadership — How Great Leaders Unlock the People Around Them You Are Capable of More Sales — Consistency, Mindset & Handling Objections You Are Capable of a Better Culture — Build a Workplace People Never Want to Leave Your Team Is Capable of More — Building Elite Teams The Power of Small Moments — Turning Good Care into Great Experiences Chris is also the founder of Amplify Speakers and host of the Amplify Speakers Podcast. He is a member of the Forbes Business Council and Inc. Leadership Forum, Vice President of the NATHO Board of Directors, and a Maxwell Leadership Certified speaker, trainer, and coach. Whether you are planning a corporate meeting, association conference, leadership event, employee celebration, sales kickoff, or healthcare event, Chris works to understand your audience and deliver a message that feels relevant to the people in the room.
$1,500 - $5,000
Christine Butt is a real estate and mindset speaker, wellness educator, and leadership consultant who helps high-performing individuals and teams reduce burnout, build resilience, and lead with intention. With a background spanning real estate, corporate leadership, project management, and coaching, Christine brings a grounded, real-world approach to gratitude that goes far beyond journaling or positivity. Her talks are practical, engaging, and rooted in simple gratitude practices that improve clarity, morale, and sustainable performance. Christine is available to corporate teams, women’s organizations, faith-based groups, and high-pressure industries seeking meaningful growth without burnout.
$1,500 - $5,000
Brandi Marzolino is the coach people call when the culture is cracking, the team is tired, and the truth has been politely avoided for way too long. A former executive turned leadership sage, she blends two decades of top to bottom business experience with the gritty wisdom of her own comeback story; over two decades in the 12-step recovery space, spiritually awake, and unapologetically real. Her talks cut straight to the bone. Brandi teaches people how to stop outsourcing their power, clean up the inner chaos that’s sabotaging their outer results, and finally lead with clarity, courage, and connection. She dismantles old-school authority models and replaces them with something far more potent: presence, emotional intelligence, radical responsibility, and the kind of communication that makes people actually want to follow you. Whether she’s speaking about burnout, boundaries, team dynamics, sobriety, or the redemption arc baked into every human life, Brandi’s message is equal parts lyrical, practical, and profoundly human. She brings humor, heart, and hard truth...the kind that wakes people up, not wears them down. Audiences walk away feeling seen, challenged, and inspired to rise. Leaders walk away equipped to create cultures that heal, perform, and thrive. If your organization is ready for a speaker who doesn’t do fluff, who can hold a room with soul and strategy, and who knows how to transform a story of struggle into a blueprint for leadership, Brandi is your woman.
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Brian K McNeill is a highly sought-after motivational sales speaker, author, and sales trainer with more than 30 years of experience helping professionals sell themselves and their services with confidence, clarity, and consistency. Known as The Sales Confidence Coach, Brian delivers presentations that are fun, funny, high-energy, and relentlessly practical. There is always laughter in the room—and just as much learning. Audiences routinely describe his talks as engaging, refreshing, and unforgettable. As the old speakers’ adage goes: “You don’t have to be funny… unless you want to be paid.” Brian gets paid because people learn and laugh. Brian is the author of nine published books on sales, confidence, and professional communication, including Timid Entrepreneurs Have Skinny Kids, Mastering Sales Language, Asking for the Money, and Why Rhinos Make Great Salespeople. His work has earned hundreds of enthusiastic testimonials praising his ability to simplify selling, remove fear, and spark immediate action. Organizations that bring Brian in don’t just get a great keynote—they get results. After Brian is done, companies are left with: An organization excited about improving More confidence around selling conversations Noticeably increased sales activity Clearer language for explaining value And a measurable spike in sales and momentum Brian doesn’t motivate people for a moment—he equips them with skills they use the very next day. His speaking style is authentic, energetic, and deeply human. People leave believing, often for the first time in a long time, that selling can feel natural, effective, and even enjoyable. If your audience needs confidence, clarity, laughter, and a serious boost in sales activity, Brian K McNeill delivers.
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