Tony Ulwick
Founder & CEO · Strategyn
Tony is the pioneer of Jobs-to-be-Done Theory and the inventor of Outcome-Driven Innovation® (ODI).
Outcome-Driven Innovation Marketing Strategy Innovation Management Strategy Innovation Consulting
Jeffrey G. Covin
Professor of Strategic Management · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Dr. Covin is a leading scholar in the fields of entrepreneurship, strategic management, and technology management.
Strategic Management Entrepreneurship Business Management University Teaching Higher Education Administration
Warren Shiau
Research Vice-President · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Warren Shiau is a Research Vice-President with IDC Canada.
Analytics Qualitative Market Research Business and Consumer Buying Behaviour PR/communications support Thought leadership research
Donald F. Kuratko
Jack M. Gill Chair of Entrepreneurship · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Dr. Kuratko has authored over 190 articles on aspects of entrepreneurship and corporate innovation.
Entrepreneurship Corporate Entrepreneurship Corporate Innovation Leadership Business Administration
Marie Wiese
President · Marketing CoPilot
Marie Wiese is a senior marketing executive with 20+ years’ experience in strategic marketing
Online Marketing Marketing Strategy Lead Generation Social Media Marketing Digital Marketing
April Dunford
Independent Marketing Executive · Rocket Launch Marketing
Aim for the sky but shoot for the stars! Rocket Launch Marketing's experienced startup marketing executive helps expansion-stage startups
Corporate Communications Marketing Strategy Startup Marketing Brand Development & Marketing Product Marketing Strategies
Bryan Eisenberg
Partner · Eisenberg Holdings, LLc
New York Times Bestselling author on Marketing Optimization and Online Marketing
Web Analytics Online Marketing A/B Testing Multivariate Testing Persuasion
Joseph Wilson
Senior Strategist, Education · MaRS Discovery District
Senior Strategist, Eduction, MaRS Discovery District
Education Innovation Technology
Pauline Weger
ceo · Signature thinkers
thought leadership | helping leaders become thought leaders
Thought Leadership Content Marketing Branding Becoming the Visible Expert.
Stefan Savage
Professor · UC San Diego
Stefan Savage specializes in computer engineering with a focus on cybersecurity.
Security Cybersecurity Computer Engineering Computer Science
Emily Taylor
Consulting Manager · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Consulting Manager
Project Management Virtual Reality (VR) Consumer Tech Connected Life Wearables
Aidin Namin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Marketing, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Marketing Analytics Data Analytics Modeling Econometrics Retailing
Lawrence Surtees
Research Vice President, Communications · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Over thirty years of experience advising clients on new technologies and trends impacting the Canadian communications market
Canadian Communications Policy and Regulatory Issues Canadian Communications Service Providers Wireless Communications Telecom Industry Structure and Trends Optical Network Technology
Manish Nargas
Senior Analyst, Consumer and Mobile Research · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Manish provides a unique lens on the Canadian consumer mobility and wearable market.
Wearable Technology Consumer Mobility Usage Trends & Adoption Additive Manufacturing/3d Printing
Sydney Finkelstein
Associate Dean for Executive Education; Steven Roth Professor of Management · Dartmouth College
Leadership and strategy expert focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of executive talent
Corporate Strategy Strategic Leadership Mergers & Acquisitions Executive Talent Board Effectiveness
Meng Cong
Manager, Market Insights and Analytics · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Meng Cong is the Manager of the Market Insights and Analytics team at IDC Canada
Smart Cities Risk Analysis Economics and Behaviour Forecasting & modeling Measurement Models
Joan C. Williams
Distinguished Professor of Law, UC Hastings Foundation Chair and Director of the Center for WorkLife Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: williams@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4706 / Office 402-100
Property Law Feminist Legal Theory Work Life Balance Gender and Sexuality in the Law Work Conflict
Mark Schrutt
Strategic Advisor, Public Sector & Innovation Research · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Mark has recently changed roles at IDC Canada and is now a Strategic Advisor for Public Sector & Innovation Research
Outsourcing Enterprise Applications Cloud Services Data centres ICT Trends & analysis
Mohan V. Tatikonda
Professor of Operations Management · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Expert on issues of global competition, international trade, corporate strategy, manufacturing employment, & health care supply chains.
International Trade Lean Six Sigma Complex New Product and Service Development Start-Up Firms Supply Chain Management
Shannon Phillips, MD, MPH
Quality and Patient Safety Officer · Cleveland Clinic
Healthcare audiences are eager to learn how metrics, performance improvement and outcomes can help ensure the success of an organization
Quality and Patient Safety Culture of Safety Leadership: Role of A Leader to Develop Culture Leading By Influence Performance Improvement & Safety/Quality