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The Future of Technology Integration in Business
Nyasha Tunduwani / CEO of Real Impact Technology Consulting
Nyasha Tunduwani is the CEO of Real Impact Technology Consulting, a Seattle based firm that helps businesses and non-profits adopt and maximize their use of technology. Nyasha is an avid technologist, passionate about expanding access to technology careers for non-traditional entrants. Through affiliations with Rotary, the UW and Women in Cloud, Nyasha has been a mentor to students and entrepreneurs.
Leadership vs. Management – Which One Is Better?
Jen Fuller / President of DRSI (Digital Reprographic Services, inc.)
Jen Fuller spent most of her career in the corporate world before acquiring DRSi, the printing and graphics partner of choice for Seattle and east side businesses for the past 30 years, in 2019. She has extensive experience in business strategy and leadership and a passion for what she does. Jen has brought her innovative strategic vision into DRSi and is excited about growing and improving the company within the printing and signage industry. read more…
Estate Planning, Financial and Tax Planning – Brad Berger
Brad Berger / Cornerstone Financial Advisors & IdealLife360
Brad is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, author, speaker, and coach who has almost three decades of comprehensive financial planning, coaching, and career counseling experience.Brad has several areas of focus and to highlight just a few include estate planning strategies, retirement income strategies, charitable giving, and wealth preservation strategies. read more…
Insurance and Risk Management Solutions – Michael Oskouian
Michael Oskouian / Co-Founder of First Underwriters Insurance Brokers
Michael Oskouian has twenty-six-year experience in insurance. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of First Underwriters Insurance Brokers.
Michael and his co-Founder, wife Kathryn, are leading client focused producers and staff with the vision to ensure their clients receive the best risk management solutions for their business. They effectively grow First Underwriters with financial strength and operating efficiency through a respectful, constructive, and energetic environment, guided by their client’s objectives. read more…
BC Fitness Studio – Educating, Inspiring, and Empowering
Brett Clark / Founder and Lead Coach of BC Fitness Studio
Brett Clark, founder and lead coach at BC Fitness Studio has been involved in fitness personally and professionally for over 15 years. He met his wife and co-founder, Chelsea, a former bikini competitor, thru the world of fitness. Through personal and professional education, Brett and Chelsea are making the choice to step away from their careers in retail management to take on more fulfilling roles in the health and wellness ofothers. read more…
Whole Body Cryotherapy – Lets Learn about Fitness, Recovery, & Vitality!
Chyna Willman / Founder of Grit City Wellness and Eden Immersion
Chyna Willman is the Founder of Grit City Wellness a Tacoma-based Wellness Club and Eden Immersion, a Whole Body Cryotherapy company with intent to scale in 2021. She is a former Corporate Director having sold, implemented and managed programs for over 20 brands in 20 years. Her mission is to normalize ‘whole person wellness’ and challenge the stigma that shrouds people with disabilities, health disorders and socioeconomic challenges. read more…
The Global Online Platform for Entrepreneurs – Nick Hughes
Nick Hughes / Founders Media Live
Nick Hughes is a successful American entrepreneur with business achievements in e-commerce, social media, digital payments, and technology startups. He excels at interpersonal leadership, communication, business, and product development.
Nick currently holds the position of Founder and CEO of the global startup marketplace Founders Live. In addition to creating Founders Live, Nick stays busy as an advisor to numerous startups and occasionally takes positions in sales or business development roles if needed. He is also cofounded Callin’it, a fun fan engagement and predictions app for sports fans. read more…
How to Run a Successful Paint Shop – Ray and Diane Donahue
Ray & Diane Donahue / Peninsula Paint Co.
Ray and Diane Donahue know their paint! This West Sound couple, who call Kingston, Washington home, own five paint stores. Their stores range from Gig Harbor to Bainbridge Island, under the moniker of Peninsula Paint Co. read more…
The Safest Ways to Run Your Events – Jackie Wood Baker
Jackie Wood Baker / SparkWood Events
Jackie Wood Baker is the founder and Chief Experience Officer of SparkWood Events. She brings over 25 years of corporate marketing, strategy and event planning experience. With positions at both large corporations such Starbucks and Washington Mutual in additional to start-ups such as Qpass and Kozmo, she provides the leadership and overall big picture thinking for the team in addition to event execution. read more…
How to Run Your Virtual Events – Ian Akers
Ian Akers / Northwest Event Technology and Big Rock Productions
The teams at Northwest Event Technology (NET) and Big Rock Productions, provide state of the art technical production support with a trustworthy and hardworking mentality, building long-lasting relationships with their partners and clients. While the live event support team at NET waits for in person events to return to the region safely, Big Rock Productions is hard at work executing virtual and broadcast style events with their clients in this dynamic era of event production. With their fully outfitted Virtual Command Center and Broadcast Studio facility in Woodinville, WA, and their industry expert staff, Big Rock Productions is ready to partner with you to create an engaging and rewarding experience for your attendees and stakeholders. read more…
Is It Better to Buy Land and Then Build?
Brandon Wieschhaus / Owner of Hawk’s Nest Ventures, Inc.
Originally hailing out of the Midwest, Brandon was born and raised in Hannibal, Missouri and went to college at what’s now known as “Missouri University of Science and Technology”. After meeting his beautiful wife, Jamie, while he was there and receiving a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Brandon and Jamie were both hired into what’s now known as the “Naval Nuclear Laboratory” in 2004. It was here that they began to build their professional careers which resulted in opportunities for them to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Idaho Falls, Idaho, and ultimately, here, to the greater Seattle area in 2010. read more…