I am the President and Chief Strategy Officer at Metova, a strategic technology agency that creates and innovates for various industries, such as Fintech, Healthtech, Hospitality, Logistics, Telematics, Entertainment, SaaS, and more. With over 20 years of experience in executive leadership and strategy, I have a passion for driving digital transformation and technology disruption across […]
My name is Carley Gray. As a Financial Analyst at Arvest Bank, I am responsible for driving financial growth and optimizing profitability across the organization. I use advanced financial modeling techniques to analyze data, identify trends, and provide insights for strategic decision making. I also collaborate with various stakeholders, such as business units, senior management,
Tiffany works at Arkansas Capital Corporation, a non-profit community development financial institution that empowers entrepreneurs and stimulates regional economic development among underserved communities. She leads the EDGE Initiative: Education to Develop and Grow Entrepreneurs which aims to increase entrepreneurship at institutions of higher education and rural communities. Tiffany has served as an ESHIP Champion with
Scott Benedict is an accomplished retail merchant, educator, consultant, author, advisory board member, keynote speaker, and digital retailing executive with more than 35 years of diverse experience spanning traditional brick-and-mortar retailing, eCommerce, omnichannel, and international retail merchandising and operations.
Rashel Hariri is a marketing consultant, fractional CMO, and founder with 15+ years of experience. She has crafted award-winning campaigns for top brands like McDonald’s, Shopify, and ING Direct/Tangerine Bank. Specializing in B2B and B2C sectors, Rashel has advised global businesses in CPG, E-Commerce, Martech, Fintech, and Logistics. She is a consumer-driven marketer with a
Zak offers a unique blend of creativity & cybersecurity expertise, strategic consulting, and innovative technology integration to enhance the security, compliance, and efficiency of his projects. With two decades of experience in global security assessments, risk management, and cutting-edge technology application, lends confidence to delivery of future-forward solutions.
A marketing and advertising education, mixed with digital strategy and real-world business experience. I’m an entrepreneur at heart, building businesses for myself and with others.
Walter Burgess, Co-CEO at Power Technology, Inc., is a Central Arkansas native with more than 25 years of experience in the laser and photonics industry. As the manager of both a Sales team and an Engineering team, he uses entrepreneurial skills to shepherd products from the idea stage through commercialization. This includes product ideation, technical
Steffany Benton, Co-founder and COO of EmployWell and Principal at Benefit Health, brings over 15 years of clinical and healthcare technology experience to her roles. As a doctoral-prepared nurse practitioner and an MBA candidate, she leads innovations in patient care and operational efficiencies. Steffany has played a crucial role in integrating cutting-edge technologies into clinical
I am a veteran of multiple startups including my first startup with Jeff Amerine. I am a passionate believer in the idea that a business has to exist on solid foundations in order to maximize its chances to succeed. I have developed this belief over my many years of business and hope to share that
