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Steven Robert Binetter is an experienced investment professional in the New York area, bringing nearly twenty years of expertise across public markets and private investments. From August 2015 through May 2025, he worked at Marshall Wace in New York—initially as a Portfolio Manager and, beginning in 2023, as a Partner. Marshall Wace is a global long/short equity hedge fund overseeing roughly $70 billion. During his tenure, Binetter served as the only investment-side representative on the U.S. Management Committee and delivered strong, repeatable returns at scale. Binetter joined Marshall Wace when the firm managed about $15 billion and employed around 25 people in the U.S. Soon after arriving in 2015, he launched the Global Industrials strategy—referred to internally as the Eureka Fund—starting with roughly $200 million in gross market value. By the end of 2016, the strategy had grown to approximately $1.5 billion. Between 2017 and 2025, Eureka operated between $3 billion and $7 billion in gross market value. He built and led a seven-person investment team that saw minimal turnover, with only two departures over a decade. The portfolio typically maintained about three-quarters exposure to the U.S. and one-quarter to international markets. His coverage spanned industrials and business services, which consistently represented more than half the book, along with technology, media and telecommunications, consumer, non-bank financials, and life science tools. In addition to fundamental investing, he developed systematic and quantamental sub-strategies intended to enhance alpha generation and strengthen risk management. He also chaired Marshall Wace’s quarterly New York–based investment team meeting, helping integrate research, portfolio construction, and risk oversight across the group. From January 2021 to May 2025, Binetter also served as Co-Portfolio Manager of the MW XO Digital Finance Fund, a $450 million private investment vehicle. He played a central role in marketing, launching, and running the fund, and sourced, researched, and managed more than half of the invested capital. Notable investments included Circle, Human Interest, Lukka, TRM Labs, and Accelerant. His work for the fund reflected a broader focus on the convergence of financial services and technology—particularly companies developing data infrastructure, compliance solutions, and insurance capabilities for institutional clients. Before joining Marshall Wace, Binetter spent eight years at Eminence Capital in New York, from August 2007 to May 2015. He began as a Research Associate, became an Analyst in 2009, and was promoted to Portfolio Manager in 2013. Eminence, a long/short equity hedge fund managing around $7 billion, entrusted him with direct responsibility for up to 25 active positions, including trading oversight and sizing decisions.
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Stephen Straz grew up believing that authentic craftsmanship comes from patience and doing each task properly. As a kid, he was often the one who stayed behind to finish what he started, and that steady commitment became the foundation of his work. Those early habits still guide how Stephen Straz approaches every project today. He leads Straz Builders LLC on the South Shore of Massachusetts, operating from offices in Marshfield and Pembroke. His company focuses on custom luxury homes, renovations, sustainable and energy-efficient communities, and real estate investments across the South Shore, Greater Boston, Cape Cod, and other parts of New England. Stephen holds a Massachusetts Unrestricted Construction Supervisor’s License, a Class A CDL with hazmat and passenger endorsements, and licenses in hoisting and hydraulics. From 2018 to 2020, he managed about $12 million in real estate holdings, including roughly $4 million in active construction and around $2 million raised from outside investors. One notable accomplishment during that time was the complete renovation and sale of 130 Gray Street in Arlington, which sold for $1.3 million, landing $130,000 above the asking price. His design approach begins with understanding how people live in their homes. He considers natural light, storage, and movement through each space to create layouts that balance practicality and comfort. A detail he often incorporates is a long horizontal window placed in the kitchen backsplash, a simple feature that adds depth and light without relying on trends. Stephen stays closely involved from initial zoning meetings to the final walk-through, keeping communication clear and preventing avoidable delays. His work spans new construction, high-end renovations, and investment properties throughout Plymouth County, Norfolk County, Cape Cod, and the Lake Winnipesaukee region. His familiarity with coastal zoning, local codes, and energy standards helps him anticipate challenges across different markets. He builds trust with homeowners by clearly outlining costs, timelines, and milestones. Investors receive organized proposals that outline budgets, schedules, contingencies, and market-driven reasoning. On-site, he leads with consistency, respect, and a strong focus on safety and accountability. Outside of work, he enjoys time outdoors with his family and stays active through a variety of recreational and competitive activities. For Stephen Straz, each project reflects a long-term commitment to honest communication, practical design, and dependable results.
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Stephen Keighery is an Australian-born entrepreneur, real estate investor, and business speaker based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the founder and CEO of Home Buyer Louisiana, a real estate acquisitions company that has helped hundreds of homeowners sell properties across South Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Prior to relocating to the United States, Stephen was a founding team member of hipages, a two-sided marketplace connecting homeowners with service professionals, which later listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). His background spans two-sided marketplaces, real estate investing, sales and marketing operations, and scaling service-based businesses. Stephen regularly shares insights on entrepreneurship, real estate acquisitions, marketplace business models, and operational systems through podcast appearances, investor panels, and educational presentations. He is also involved in investor and entrepreneurial communities, where he speaks on business growth, deal structuring, and building scalable, repeatable operating models.
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Rowed across the Atlantic, Arctic, Southern and Indian Oceans blazing word-first routes. It all started when Stefan and his 16-year old son Maxim built a boat in their garage and dipped their oars in the Atlantic during the hurricane season... as described in their acclaimed book "NEVEREST". Day job: Co-founder of Challenger Capital Management, Ex-CEO of Citibank Bulgaria
$5,001 - $10,000
Hello! My name is Sebastian and I am a Lead Employment Consultant for Supported Solution. I work to provide employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. I am also a person with disabilities myself! I love to use my knowledge and expertise to spread awareness about the misconceptions around Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Through this I help employers and individuals learn more about creating a world made for those of all abilities.
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Scott Curry is the founder and CEO of five successful businesses and is an influential YouTuber with over 80,000 subscribers. He's been giving keynote motivational speeches since 2019 and is a self-published author. His videos have been viewed over 6 million times by more than 2 million people around the world. As the founder of We Profit Day and Night, Scott built a business that allowed him to go full-time on YouTube in just 3 months, generating over $250,000 per year in profits through monthly memberships. His entrepreneurial journey, combined with his experience as a mortgage broker and roles at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley give him deep insight into building online presences that are both profitable and purpose-driven. Audience leave inspired, motivated, and equipped to: - Overcome online lead generation challenges - Build profitable, purpose-filled online presences - Transform their business and personal life
$5,000 - $10,000
Sello is a results-driven CEO with a forward-thinking approach centred on company success and competitive growth. He has a demonstrated record of success in building impactful teams and managing profitable operations. He has vast experience in international collaborations from a leadership perspective. His passion lies in developing economies and, in particular, the renewable energy aspects of it.
$0 - $250
Leadership | Culture | Resilience | Public Impact Simantinee Roy is a dynamic global corporate executive, accomplished musical artist, creative entrepreneur and cancer survivor whose voice resonates across boardrooms, stages, and civic platforms. As a Senior Director in the technology sector, she brings over 19 years of leadership experience across North America, Europe, and APAC, with a focus on workplace transformation and global program strategy. Academically, Simantinee is a Civil Engineer with a Master’s in Technology (M.Tech) and an MBA, and holds a Sangeet Visharad (Bachelor’s degree in Indian classical music), reflecting a rare integration of technical rigor and artistic mastery. A classically trained vocalist and international touring performer, Simantinee has shared the stage with some of the most prominent names in Indian entertainment. Her voice also reaches global audiences through creative platforms like Subway Surfers (world’s most-downloaded mobile game). In parallel, she has held public impact roles, serving as a Single-Window Clearance Authority for Tripura Tourism and contributing to City of San Jose cultural initiatives that foster community resilience and diasporic influence. Simantinee is also the founder of Spotlife Studio, a creative platform and label amplifying diasporic voices and cultural expression. She has collaborated with Saregama, India’s iconic music label, launching 100 south asian talents from north america on their platform further cementing her presence in the global Indian music space. Simantinee is also a two-time beauty pageant titleholder, having been crowned Miss Tripura (India) and Miss East India – Miss Photogenic. These early honors reflect her lifelong commitment to representation, confidence on stage, and empowering cultural narratives Simantinee’s talks blend business insight, cultural fluency, and personal resilience. Audiences praise her energy, authenticity, and ability to connect across industries and identities. She speaks on leadership reinvention, culture as soft power, creative economy, diaspora impact, and surviving—and thriving—through adversity.
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Shelby is the CEO & Founder at InspiraTrail and provides fractional business services (marketing & operations) and an entrepreneurial community. Shelby loves to share lessons learned as a trail guide through the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship to audiences.
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Certified Therapeutic Art Practitioner & Emotional Regulation Guide Shawano is a Certified Therapeutic Art Practitioner and emotional wellness speaker who helps mothers break free from guilt, overwhelm, and the belief that they are “failing” in motherhood. After navigating her own journey through dysregulation and self-judgment, she discovered the life-changing power of emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and creative expression. Now, she teaches other women the tools she wishes she had years ago. Through her signature talk, “Are You a Bad Mom or Just Dysregulated?”, Shawano blends relatable storytelling, simple neuroscience, and creative therapeutic practices to help mothers understand what’s really happening beneath their reactions. Her work reframes mom guilt through a compassionate lens—showing women that emotional dysregulation is not a character flaw, but an invitation to reconnect with themselves and their children. Warm, honest, and deeply human, Shawano creates spaces where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to parent with presence rather than perfection. Her mission is to help mothers regulate with grace, repair with confidence, and build the secure, loving relationships they and their children deserve.
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Samantha Silverman is a 9/11 survivor, published author, and founder of Silver Linings Mental Health, a thriving trauma-informed group practice in Colorado with a team of 17 dedicated clinicians. Her journey through unimaginable trauma has shaped her life’s mission: to help others not just heal—but thrive. As both a survivor and a clinician, Samantha brings a rare dual perspective to her work, blending lived experience with professional expertise. She champions the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG)—the idea that individuals can emerge from adversity with renewed strength, deeper purpose, and greater resilience
$1,500 - $5,000
Sanjay is a 14-year-old student, founder, and systems thinker exploring one urgent question: why schools are preparing students for a world that no longer exists. Having studied across India, the Middle East, and the United States, Sanjay has experienced multiple education systems from the inside—not as a researcher or policymaker, but as the person they are designed for. That vantage point gives him a rare ability to see what schools protect out of tradition, what they fear letting go of, and where those instincts quietly work against students. His work focuses on adaptability, systems design, and the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping how learning actually happens. Rather than arguing for “more technology” or trendy reform, Sanjay challenges educators to confront a harder truth: the future of schools doesn’t begin with adding tools—it begins with letting go of outdated assumptions. Sanjay speaks not as a critic of education, but as someone deeply invested in its survival.
$250 - $1,500