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Joseph Lento has always believed that preparation, persistence, and a commitment to helping others are essential when facing life's challenges. These principles were established early and continue to guide how he approaches responsibilities, handles pressure, and supports people in difficult situations. Throughout his journey, he has relied on discipline, careful planning, and determination to continue moving forward despite obstacles. Joseph's strong work ethic was developed through experience and dedication. While attending Temple University at night, he worked full-time during the day, balancing demanding responsibilities that required focus and consistency. This period reinforced the importance of accountability and perseverance. It also taught him that meaningful results come from steady effort rather than shortcuts. During those years, he built habits centered on organization, time management, and thorough preparation, skills that became important throughout his life. Before pursuing his university education, Joseph D. Lento attended the United States Marine Corps Officer Candidates School. The experience helped shape his approach to responsibility and performance. It strengthened his appreciation for accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to function effectively under pressure. He came away with a strong respect for preparation and an understanding that readiness often determines success in demanding situations. The experience also reinforced his belief that trust is earned through reliability and consistent action. Earlier in his career, Joseph worked with at-risk youth and supported educational programs in his community. Through these experiences, he gained insight into how institutions and systems impact individuals. He observed that complex processes can often leave people feeling overwhelmed or unheard. Those experiences strengthened his conviction that people facing difficult circumstances deserve clear communication, careful preparation, and dependable support. They also helped him develop patience, perspective, and an appreciation for listening before taking action. When confronted with challenges, Joseph prefers to understand the situation fully before moving forward. He values straightforward communication and believes that honesty demonstrates respect. Whether a matter requires patience or a more decisive approach, he focuses on thoughtful judgment and purposeful action rather than unnecessary activity. Today, Joseph Lento continues to be guided by the same principles that shaped his early experiences. Preparation, consistency, accountability, and respect remain central to his outlook. His dedication to helping people navigate complex situations with confidence and clarity continues to reflect the values and commitment that define him.
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Kaiser Yang is the CEO and co-founder of Platypus Labs, a global innovation research, consulting, and training company. He’s an award-winning author, a proven hyper-growth leader, and a globally-recognized innovation expert. Kaiser passionately believes that even the most transformative innovations can be fast, scrappy, and accessible to us all. Over the last 25 years, Kaiser has been at the forefront of global innovation, building and scaling multiple technology startups and guiding transformative initiatives with clients such as Microsoft, Disney, The Gap and other Fortune 500 organizations. Today, he helps leaders and teams achieve the outcomes they crave - growth, innovation, competitive advantage, deeper engagement, and predictable results. Kaiser’s award-winning book, Crack the Code, 8 Surprising Keys to Unlock Innovation, demonstrates his proven system to help everyday people innovate in their everyday work. Kaiser is also an award-winning restaurateur, a passionate breeder of koi fish, a golf enthusiast, and the proud father of twins currently in college.
More than $10,000
Based in Finland, I am an AI strategist, advisor, and CTO with 15 years of experience in management consulting and digital development. I specialize in helping businesses leverage technology and agentic AI to create continuous value and establish a competitive advantage in their markets. My approach combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight to guide organizations through complex digital transformations effectively. I work primarily with business and IT leadership teams, focusing on accelerating time-to-value in business development through AI. My core competencies include experience from strategic and operational digitalization, business capability design and planning, concept development and commercialization, productization, strategy and operating models, and project management and facilitation.
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Jen Appel is an artist, educator, filmmaker, and founder based in Locust Valley, New York, with professional roots across all five boroughs of New York, including Long Island, New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. She was born in Old Brookville, NY, to parents whose lives reflected the city, with her father growing up in the Bronx and her mother coming from Brooklyn. These early ties to place and community helped shape a lasting interest in culture, education, and civic life. For more than 30 years, she has built a career spanning film, education, branding, and civic media. Her work has included theater, film, fine art, and music, while also remaining deeply connected to teaching advanced humanities subjects such as A.P. U.S. History, U.S. Government, Business, and Entrepreneurship. Appel has consistently approached education as a space where creativity and academic rigor support one another. Alongside classroom work, she has founded initiatives rooted in service, storytelling, and public responsibility. She is the founder of Somewhere I Read, a national initiative dedicated to renewing America’s civic imagination, and the creator of 16 Paws, a pet lifestyle brand and children’s book centered on kindness and animal-assisted service. Jen Appel of New York began her artistic development early after discovering theater during high school, an experience that proved formative. This path led her to New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she earned a full acting scholarship and trained in the Experimental Theatre Wing and at Circle in the Square, establishing a strong foundation in performance and collaboration. During and after her formal education, she worked across acting, directing, music, writing, and fine art. She performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, appeared in film projects, and served as lead singer for multiple alternative rock bands and creative collaborations. Appel also developed an acceptable art practice that has been exhibited in galleries in both the Hamptons and New York City. These early professional years reflected a willingness to move between disciplines while remaining focused on thoughtful and socially engaged content. Through performance, visual art, and music, she explored themes related to identity, community, and responsibility without separating creative work from lived experience. Jen Appel founded Risk Productions in 1997, establishing a film, television, theater, and music company dedicated to projects that directly address social and cultural issues. Through this work, she wrote, directed, and produced Yes! Damn It, which played to sold-out audiences at The Producer’s Club in New York City and marked an essential step in her creative leadership.
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J. Michael Robison is a senior real estate executive, entrepreneur, and civic leader with decades of experience building and leading large-scale operating companies. His work has focused on creating durable organizations supported by clear systems, steady leadership, and long-term planning. He serves as Managing Partner of Robison Real Estate Holdings, LLC, and is the Founder, Chairman, and retired Chief Executive Officer of Lanier Parking Holdings. He is also the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ackceptional.com, continuing his engagement in service-based business development. Michael Robison earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Finance from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His academic background provided practical training in business operations and financial management while also connecting him to Atlanta’s business and civic ecosystem. These early experiences helped shape his professional direction and later led to his involvement in leadership roles across the region. The most significant chapter of Mr. Robison’s professional career is his role as Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Lanier Parking Holdings. Under his leadership, Lanier Parking Holdings grew into a central parking management and transportation services company operating across the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization developed a scalable operating platform focused on consistency, accountability, and service delivery across diverse markets. During his tenure, Lanier expanded into a central parking management platform operating more than 400 properties in 50 cities across the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company oversaw approximately $15 billion in assets under management and generated about $140 million in annual management fee income. At the time of his retirement as CEO, the company managed more than 400 properties across 50 cities. It reached approximately $15 billion in assets under management while generating roughly $140 million in annual management fee income. Mr. Robison’s leadership period was marked by steady growth and the professionalization of parking management as a service industry. Lanier Parking Holdings received multiple recognitions for its operating performance, including inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Companies. Georgia Trend Magazine recognized the company as one of the top 40 Fastest-Growing Companies, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution recognized it as one of the top 40 Fastest-Growing Companies and one of the top 100 Private Companies. Following his retirement as Chief Executive Officer, he continued to serve as Chairman of Lanier Parking Holdings, focusing on governance, executive mentorship, and long-term strategy. Alongside his business work, J. Michael Robison has remained committed to civic leadership, serving as Chairman of the Board of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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Jim Tracy is the "Curator of Culture"! He brings a unique perspective to your event from deep multi-generational life experience. His actionable and entertaining keynotes combine deep study, tale telling, yarn spinning, and real-life empathy that helps organizations recruit, retain and recognize top talent. Tracy then inspires us how to construct them into teams that exceed expectations. Audiences will leave fueled, empowered, and fortified with the tools needed to earn trust, eliminate friction, and generate a code of cooperative mentorship. Your keynote speaker is a gifted communicator who loves the art of lively conversation. Jim has led teams in from multi-national corporate enterprises to startups. His considerable C-Suite experience has led him to share as an award-winning author, host of the popular “The Grampion” podcast, virtual presenter and high demand motivational speaker. He engages your audience before, during and after presentations with the human connection that only comes with experience. Jim was inducted into the Wireless History Foundation’s 2021 Class of the Wireless Hall of Fame; he received the 2022 Bill Carlson Lifetime Service Award and was named a 2024 ICON of Idaho Business. He has testified before the US Congress and was trained by Fighter Pilots. He has built multiple businesses both with family and private equity within the real estate and infrastructure industries. Tracy successfully launched, grew and exited several businesses through mergers and acquisition. Jim has a heart for vulnerable people and families and has founded, led and helped shape multiple 501(c)3 nonprofits using his faith based, wireless and aviation networks. Jim provides keynotes, workshops or can emcee an entire event while entertaining your audience with his trademark enthusiasm! He loves raucous and unscripted Q and A sessions while working the crowd with passion and zeal. Rest assured that your conference attendees will leave with a connection to Jim and deep appreciation for your organization. Listeners depart wanting more but with a solid “to do list” and expectations fulfilled! Event planners love this guy because he is low maintenance and an “easy keeper” who shows up to serve.
More than $10,000
Jonathan Niemczak is the President of the Canadian Pride Historical Society (CPHS), a federally incorporated registered charity dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Pride movement in communities across Canada. As a speaker and educator, Jonathan delivers engaging presentations and workshops that explore how Pride began, how it evolved, and how local communities across the country shaped the movement. Through CPHS, Jonathan works with researchers, historians, volunteers, and community members to document Pride history using archival research, oral histories, and public education. His presentations bring these stories to life, connecting national milestones with local experiences to help audiences understand Pride as a community-driven movement rooted in activism, resilience, and collective action. Jonathan’s sessions are designed to be accessible, informative, and grounded in historical research. He speaks to a wide range of audiences, including schools, post-secondary institutions, libraries, community organizations, and public-sector groups. Topics often include the origins of Pride in Canada, regional and local Pride histories, the evolution of Pride events and activism, and why preserving Pride history matters today. Known for a clear, engaging, and community-centred approach, Jonathan creates learning spaces that encourage curiosity, reflection, and dialogue. Whether delivering a keynote, facilitating a workshop, or leading a historical presentation, his work reflects CPHS’s mission and tagline: Honouring Our History, Sharing Our Stories, Celebrating Our Pride.
$250 - $1,500
Joey Pinz (Joe Pannone) is a keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, and sales & leadership strategist who helps organizations move from inspiration to execution through discipline-driven systems. With more than 30 years in technology, sales, and entrepreneurship, Joey has built, scaled, and exited companies, hosted 600+ podcast episodes, and worked closely with founders, executives, and revenue teams navigating growth, pressure, and change. His work sits at the intersection of discipline, leadership, and repeatable performance. Joey’s keynotes challenge the idea that discipline is a personality trait. Instead, he shows leaders how discipline can be designed, operationalized, and embedded into daily behavior—creating consistency, clarity, and measurable results across teams. Drawing from real-world business experience, behavioral frameworks, and insights from hundreds of conversations with high performers, Joey delivers practical keynotes that resonate with: Sales teams looking to execute consistently Leaders building accountability without burnout Organizations facing growth, transition, or performance plateaus He has spoken on stages including TEDx and major industry events such as IT Nation, and is known for blending clarity, authenticity, and direct application—leaving audiences with tools they can use immediately. Joey is also the host of the Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations podcast, where he explores how discipline shapes success in business, health, leadership, and life. Speaking Topics Include: Discipline as a System, Not a Trait Building Repeatable Revenue Through Focus & Routine Leadership Discipline in High-Pressure Environments From Motivation to Execution: How Teams Actually Change Joey speaks at corporate sales kickoffs, leadership offsites, association conferences, and executive events, delivering keynotes that don’t just inspire—but drive action.
$5,001 - $10,000
Joe Wyrwas is a leadership speaker, facilitator, and coach who helps organizations build leaders who communicate clearly, think independently, and strengthen the culture around them. Blending 15+ years of technical leadership with human-centered coaching, Joe brings a practical, grounded approach that resonates with audiences who want more than theory, they want skills their teams can apply the moment they walk back into the office. Joe currently serves as Vice President at Anthem Engineering, where he leads high-performing teams in the federal space. Under his leadership, the company has earned national recognition on the Fortune Best Small Workplaces™ list for three consecutive years (#80 in 2023, #32 in 2024, #29 in 2025), reflecting his focus on clarity, trust, and consistent communication as culture drivers. As the founder of Wyser With Joe, he delivers keynotes and workshops that equip leaders with the habits, mindset, and communication tools needed to create alignment, reduce friction, and grow leadership depth without burning out. His presentations are known for their clarity, storytelling, and ability to make complex leadership topics feel simple, relatable, and actionable. Joe also brings over 12 years of experience developing young leaders through his volunteer work with HOBY Youth Leadership, a passion that informs his belief that leadership is teachable, practical, and accessible to people at every level of an organization. Offstage, Joe is a skydiver with 650+ jumps, a marathoner, and a lifelong learner obsessed with understanding how people think, communicate, and make decisions. His energy is warm, approachable, and deeply practical and his mission is simple: help people lead with more clarity, confidence, and intention.
$250 - $1,500
Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek is an AI Expert, Keynote and Workshop Presenter, and Forbes-Featured Bestselling Author ranked the #4 Influencer in Voice AI by Voicebot.ai. As an AI builder, Dr. Bajorek has 10+ years of technical experience in data and AI development for Fortune 500 clients, she has held senior roles at Nuance (acquired by Microsoft for $16B), VERSA Agency, and as VP of Data and Analytics at OneReach, a Generative AI platform company. As the CEO of Clarity AI, she and her team provide interactive workshops, advisory, and custom AI and data solutions for companies who want to find efficiencies and boost revenue to future-proof themselves in the age of AI. A highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Bajorek has spoken at CES, KATU-ABC, FOX4, VentureBeat, and Voice Summit. Her work is featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Fox Business, Adobe XD, and UXmatters, and at Google i/O. Recently featured in Forbes, her Amazon bestselling book, "Your AI Roadmap" was published by Wiley in Jan 2025. The book is a companion to her international podcast, Your AI Roadmap, featuring top AI builders from Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Upwork, Adobe, Intuit, and more. With academic credentials including a PhD in the field of Conversational AI from the University of Arizona and an MA in Linguistics from UC Davis, Dr. Bajorek combines cutting-edge technical knowledge with business acumen to deliver unparalleled results: PhD meets P&L, she has found $13M upsell and revenue boost opportunities for her clients. Based in Seattle, WA, she is available for speaking engagements, workshops, consulting, and media appearances.
$5,000 - $10,000
Jeremy Rosenholtz is an American educator, administrator, and writer whose career in independent schools spans more than three decades. His professional life reflects a steady commitment to English education, student development, and college guidance. Rather than pursuing rapid advancement, his path has been defined by consistency, responsibility, and long-term service within academic institutions across the United States. Raised in Laramie, Wyoming, Jeremy developed an early interest in reading, writing, and thoughtful inquiry. These interests shaped his academic direction and later influenced his approach to teaching and mentorship. His early experiences helped establish a foundation for working closely with middle- and upper-school students, emphasizing clarity, discipline, and respect for learning. Jeremy Rosenholtz earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Amherst College in 1991, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and receiving an Amherst College Merit Fellowship for graduate study. While at Amherst, he competed in national-level debate and placed tenth among American teams at the World Debate Championships in Scotland in 1990. He later completed a Master of Arts in Teaching in English at Smith College, focusing on literature, pedagogy, curriculum development, developmental psychology, and learning differences. Additional coursework at Teachers College, Columbia University, and participation in the Klingenstein Summer Institute Fellowship further prepared him for leadership roles in independent schools. His professional career began in publishing as an assistant editor at Penguin Books in New York, where he managed projects from acquisition through publication. He soon transitioned into teaching, beginning his career in education at St. Andrew’s School in Florida. There, he taught English and founded the school’s Speech and Debate program, which earned national recognition within a few years. From 1997 to 2014, Jeremy Rosenholtz worked at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York, serving as an English teacher, college counselor, middle school team leader, dean, and trustee. During this time, he cofounded and directed the Fieldston Summer Service Institute, an academic and service program for underserved students in the Bronx that was featured in The New York Times. Later roles included a teaching appointment at Phillips Academy and service as Director of College Guidance at Newton Country Day School, where he also taught English and oversaw senior projects. Outside his professional responsibilities, he contributes quietly to educational and environmental initiatives. Jeremy lives outside Boston with his wife, two daughters, and a Golden Retriever. In 2024, he published his first novel, Your Biggest Fan, which received favorable reviews and national recognition.
$1,500 - $5,000
Not since the Headless Horseman went charging through Sleepy Hollow has something come out of the Hudson Highlands of upstate New York as thrilling and chilling as author and paranormal researcher James A. Willis. Fueled by a steady childhood diet of Boo Berry cereal, Creepy magazine, and late-night Vincent Price movies, Weird Willis soon developed a taste for the unexplained and quickly began seeking out all things strange and spooky. In 1999, after spending more than 15 years chasing after ghosts and visiting crybaby bridges, Willis moved to Ohio and founded The Ghosts of Ohio (ghostsofohio.org), a nationally recognized paranormal research organization. Willis has grown the organization to more than 35 members across three divisions in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. In 2004, in what seemed to be destiny, Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman, the brainchilds of the Weird US series of books, approached Willis and asked him to contribute to their latest volume, Weird US. To date, Willis has been involved with 6 books in the Weird US series: Weird Ohio (2005), Weird Indiana (2008) Weird US (2004), Weird Hauntings (2006), Weird US II: The ODDyssey Continues (2008), and Weird Encounters (2010). In addition, Willis has been a contributing author to several books in the Armchair Reader series, including Weird, Scary & Unusual (2008), Armchair Reader Goes Hollywood (2010), and Haunted America (2011). In 2012, Willis struck out on his own with the publication of Haunted Indiana. For 2013’s The Big Book Of Ohio Ghost Stories, Willis crisscrossed Ohio to bring readers over 75 of the Buckeye state’s most famous (and infamous) ghosts. In 2015, Willis released Ohio’s Historic Haunts: Investigating the Paranormal in the Buckeye State. A joint effort with Kent State University Press, the book approached hauntings and ghost stories from a historical perspective and chronicled Willis’ personal experiences when locked inside of some of Ohio’s most haunted locations. 2017’s Central Ohio Legends & Lore, had Willis chasing down some of the Buckeye State’s most legendary characters, including Johnny Appleseed, Annie Oakley, and Chief Leatherlips. 2022 saw the release of the second book in Willis’ Legends & Lore series, Southern Ohio Legends & Lore, with late 2025 bringing the release of Northern Ohio Legends & Lore. A sought-after public speaker, Willis has given presentations throughout the United States, during which he has educated and entertained tens of thousands of people of all ages in crowd sizes ranging from 10 to well over 600. He has also been featured in over 100 media sources, including CNN, USA Today, Columbus Business First, Midwest Living, The Canadian Press, the Astonishing Legends podcast, and even the Kuwait Times. Willis currently resides in Galena, Ohio, with his wife and daughter and two narcoleptic cats.
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