Subject Matter Experts

Laura is a skilled Software Engineer who blends creative design with technical expertise. She earned a BFA in Graphic Design from Memphis College of Art and worked professionally in design for five years before transitioning into software engineering. Laura launched her new career through Hackbright Academy, an intensive all-women’s bootcamp, where she quickly developed a […]

Todd Goehner is a seasoned creative leader passionate about building meaningful connections and driving positive change. With a background in design and innovation for retail, printing, academia, agency work, and manufacturing, Todd brings a unique perspective to his work. Todd leads innovation projects that result in groundbreaking products and streamlined processes. His ability to identify

At Synapse Communications Consulting, Inc., I specialize in strategic medical communications tailored to each client’s stage of product development, emphasizing cardiovascular disease, oncology, neurodegenerative diseases, and infectious diseases. My services include comprehensive market analysis to evaluate your product’s positioning within the disease state, diagnostics, and competitive therapeutic landscape. From there, I develop targeted content (e.g.,

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Simmons Bank. During his tenure Mr. Massanelli was responsbile for oversight of the due diligence, integration and conversion of 13 financial institutions with assets totaling over $20 billion and total equity investment of over $3 billion. Prior to re-joining Simmons Bank in 2014, Mr. Massanelli served

I am a 3x business founder and operator, who has brought in over $20M in funding and strategic partnerships in startup, women’s health, manufacturing, and higher ed. With a background in corporate development and operations management, my skillset lies squarely in building and executing big ideas with a high return on investment for organizations and

Dr. Jeff D. Standridge helps organizations and their leaders generate sustained results in the areas of innovation, strategy, profit growth, organizational transformation and leadership. He works extensively with health care organizations, technology companies, and tech-enabled companies across all industries. Formerly a Vice President for Acxiom Corporation (www.Acxiom.com), Jeff has led established and startup business units

With over 25 years of experience driving innovative digital customer solutions, I am a strategic product leader passionate about customer-focused design and problem-solving. I excel in building collaborative, high-performing teams that innovate and deliver exceptional results. My diverse roles—CIO, Product Manager, Strategic Consultant, and UX Leader—have honed my ability to balance strategic vision with attention

Amy Hopper Swan has been part of the entrepreneurial support ecosystem in Arkansas since 2017, when she moved to Little Rock from Atlanta. As Program Director for the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA), Amy expands collaboration and innovation among research leaders and institutions across the state. Amy co-launched Horizon Health Solutions, a healthtech company, in 2021

Combined 30 years’ experience starting, growing, managing, and leading various business units across a wide spectrum of different organizations. My unique background and perspective has provided me with the leadership skills and business acumen required to consistently seek opportunities and create significant value for all stakeholders.

Rajat Paharia is a product leader with over 20 years of experience. He is currently the Founder and Head Intern at Ask Steve (https://www.asksteve.to) a Chrome extension which enables people to get sh*t done better and faster with AI. Prior to Ask Steve, Rajat was a Director of Product Management at Google where he worked