Annie Laplante is the CEO of Groupe MMI and IGO Inc., leading a national ecosystem of janitorial services and commercial distribution across more than 1,500 sites in Canada. Known for her Humans First leadership philosophy, Annie focuses on building organizations rooted in trust, integrity, ESG, and operational excellence. She serves on the ISSA Sustainability Committee, is an Innovation Judge for the ISSA Innovation Awards, and is a QuantumShift alum from Ivey Business School. Annie is passionate about ethical growth, AI-forward innovation, and creating workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and proud of their work.

Arup Roy-Burman, MD is a transformational healthcare executive, physician leader, and founder with over 20 years of experience across clinical care, health systems, and digital innovation. As Chief Strategy & Medical Officer at Elemeno Health, he focuses on empowering frontline healthcare teams with the tools and knowledge they need to deliver high-quality care. Arup is known for bridging the gap between clinical operations and technology, helping organizations turn complex workflows into scalable, real-world solutions.

Brad Furtney is a transformational business leader, consultant, and executive coach with a track record of scaling high-growth companies through strategic alignment, leadership development, and people-first cultures. Formerly Group President at EverCommerce, he has led organizations from $20M to $300M while driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

Brian Bazely is a fractional CEO/CFO (Chief Franchise Officer), public speaker, and franchise expert with over 18 years of experience across every level of the industry. As the founder of Bazely Consulting, he helps entrepreneurs and franchisors build scalable, sustainable, and high-performing franchise systems. His work focuses on franchise architecture, leadership, and embedding culture into growth strategies to drive long-term success.

Bryan Montpetit is the CEO of Reviver Global, a global language services and localization company helping businesses expand across cultures with clarity and confidence. With over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and translation, Bryan specializes in bridging language gaps so organizations can scale internationally without losing trust.

Cory Falter is a Partner at Lure Agency, a Hospitality B2B marketing firm focused on driving modern revenue growth for hotels and hospitality brands. He is also the Co-Founder of Sales on Tap and President of HSMAI San Diego. With deep experience in hospitality sales, Cory helps teams replace outdated tactics with relationship-driven strategies that convert — blending social selling, digital presence, and real human connection.

Cory Turner is President of Spicers Canada, a role he has held since 2011 after more than three decades with the organization. Under his leadership, Spicers has evolved from a traditional paper company into a diversified national distributor serving customers across paper, packaging, and graphic solutions. Cory is known for driving strategic growth, leading successful acquisitions, and building a customer-focused culture that has helped position Spicers as one of Canada's leading distribution companies.

Devin Goss is the Chief Executive Officer of Mission Environmental and BluPlanet Recycling. He is a business leader focused on sustainability, waste diversion, and helping organizations create meaningful environmental impact through responsible growth and community partnerships.

Eliza Graves is a marketing and operations executive, fractional CMO, and branding expert at CruxKC. She has built and scaled brands across B2B and consumer sectors, leveraging her strategic insight, creative spark, and operational expertise to help businesses grow with intention. With a background as a competitive dancer and NFL cheerleader, Eliza combines performance, leadership, and marketing acumen to guide organizations, teams, and leaders toward transformative growth.

Gavin Brauer is an EOS Implementer with EOS Worldwide who helps entrepreneurs build high-performing leadership teams and scalable businesses. With a background in founding and operating multiple companies, Gavin specializes in aligning teams, clarifying roles, and implementing proven systems that allow businesses to grow without relying on the founder for everything. 

Greg Wolfond is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and business leader with decades of experience building and scaling technology companies. He is the CEO of Blue Sky Capital Corp, Chairman of Armel Corporation, and Founding Director of Give Back Health Innovation Foundation.

Greg has built and led companies including Footprint Software, 724 Solutions, Kili Technologies, and SecureKey, and is now focused on venture investing, real estate development, and funding breakthrough health innovations in Canada. He is deeply committed to helping teams turn world-class research into real-world impact.

James "Mac" McPartland is an executive coach, author, keynote speaker, and founder dedicated to helping leaders unlock breakthrough performance through better communication and personal development. With more than 20 years of experience coaching CEOs, executives, and high-performing teams, Mac is known for his philosophy that "It's not business, it's personal." Through executive coaching, workshops, speaking engagements, and his acclaimed Unopened Gifts book series, he helps leaders build stronger cultures, improve team performance, and create lasting organizational growth.

Jamie Maltabes is the Founder & CEO of Infinite Medical Group, a rapidly growing regenerative medicine, wellness, and longevity clinic based in New Jersey. She oversees strategic operations, clinical protocols, patient experience, and business growth across stem cell therapies, regenerative treatments, medical weight loss, aesthetics, and longevity programs. Under her leadership, Infinite Medical Group has grown into a multi-million-dollar practice focused on evidence-based care, innovation, and patient outcomes.

Jason A. Williams is an innovation strategist, ecosystem builder, market intelligence consultant, and keynote speaker. He is the owner of SPYCOMPS, where he helps consumer hard goods manufacturers decode markets and unlock growth opportunities using his 6-Dot Framework. He also serves as CEO of The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest, leading programs that support entrepreneurship, innovation capacity, and community impact across Northwest Indiana. 

Jeffery Potvin is the CEO of Arc Compute, founder of Open People Network and The Supporters Fund, and an active angel investor with investments in more than 100 early-stage startups. With over 10 successful exits, he brings deep expertise in venture capital, founder growth, AI infrastructure, and scaling high-potential companies.

Jon Kronemeyer is the President of dahl Valve Limited, a premier Canadian manufacturer serving the North American plumbing industry. He leads strategic growth, operations, and a team of over 100 professionals with a strong focus on accountability, culture, and execution. Jon is passionate about unlocking potential in both personal and professional development, and believes that accountability is the foundation of high-performing teams.

Karlene A. Millwood, MBA, is the Founder and CEO of Karlene Millwood International Inc., an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, adjunct business professor, and creator of the PRISM Leadership Framework™. She equips leaders and organizations with ethically grounded, research-informed leadership systems that drive sustainable growth, culture transformation, and purpose-driven influence.

Kyla Smith is the Chief Executive Officer of Sunnybrook Welding & Machine Shop Ltd., where she leads strategic growth, financial planning, and operational excellence across the business. With a background in accounting, she brings a data-driven approach to scaling manufacturing operations - focusing on KPIs, lean processes, and strong leadership teams. Under her leadership, Sunnybrook has expanded its capabilities while improving efficiency and long-term performance. 

Leigh Pearson is the Managing Director at BGIS, where she works at the intersection of sustainability, engineering, and strategic sourcing. With a background in facilities management and leadership, she is passionate about building resilient organizations, fostering curiosity, and helping professionals embrace the unique strengths that set them apart.

Mark O'Donnell is the Visionary (CEO) of EOS Worldwide, helping leadership teams build stronger businesses through simple systems and proven frameworks. A serial entrepreneur with 23 startups and 9 exits, he is also the author of People and Data, focused on leadership, culture, and business growth. 

Michael J. Frank is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Gildre, a global community connecting founders, operators, investors, and executives. An exited founder, independent director, advisory board member, and Qualified Financial Expert (QFE), Michael has extensive experience in capital markets, fintech, governance, and business growth. Through Gildre, he helps entrepreneurs gain access to mentorship, education, and strategic relationships that accelerate success. 

Mike Pinkus is the Co-Founder of ConnectCPA, a forward-thinking Canadian accounting firm that acts as an external finance department for scaling businesses. He specializes in helping companies streamline bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and financial systems using cloud-based technology to support growth from early traction to scale. 

Nick Dean is the President & Director of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, ranked the #1 Best Restaurant Employer in Canada by Forbes. A hospitality and people-focused executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience, Nick is known for building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and creating empowering workplace cultures. Under his leadership, The Keg has continued to grow while strengthening its reputation as one of Canada’s most respected restaurant brands.

Rob Volpe is an award-winning author, founder, and empathy strategist. As Founder/CEO of Dig Insights, he coaches, consults, and speaks on driving results by building relationships through empathetic communication and collaboration. On The 60 Second Podcast, he shares actionable insights and stories that show how empathy can transform leadership, teamwork, and decision-making. His work with global brands and his book Tell Me More About That inspire leaders to embrace empathy as a practical tool for better outcomes.

Shannon Byrne Susko is a 2X exited CEO, founder of Metronomics, and a 4X bestselling author who helps leadership teams achieve predictable, scalable growth. After building and selling multiple companies, she now works with CEOs around the world to align strategy, execution, and accountability into one repeatable system. 

Sylvie Rodrigue, Ad.E, is Partner at Torys, Chair of the National Class Actions practice group, and Managing Partner of the Montreal office. She is also the author of Own It! Lessons Every Woman Should Know. Sylvie is passionate about helping women take control of their careers and lives, offering practical advice to create balance, find champions, and confidently lead in any profession.

Taylor McLoughlin is the Co-Founder of Ambient, an AI assistant built for the Office of the CEO, supporting Chiefs of Staff, founders, and executive operators. He is passionate about bringing AI into the workplace to help leadership teams operate with greater clarity and momentum. Outside of work, Taylor enjoys sailing in New York Harbor, competing in ocean races, and experimenting in the kitchen — sometimes to questionable results.

Theo Yeung is the CEO of The Bullpen, a Vancouver-based outbound sales firm helping startups build pipeline, validate markets, and book qualified meetings. A former sales leader at Slack and Zoom, Theo specializes in precision sales strategies that replace guesswork with predictable growth. 

Thomas Hamilton is the VP of Sales & Marketing at Snuggle Bugz, where he leads ecommerce, retail, customer experience, and marketing for one of Canada’s leading baby retailers. An award-winning ecommerce and marketing leader, Thomas specializes in omnichannel growth, digital transformation, and building high-performing teams. With a background spanning agency leadership, ecommerce strategy, and brand development, he helps organizations scale revenue while creating meaningful customer experiences.

Thomas Wong is the Co-Founder and President of Kevito Group, a multi-brand leader in Canada’s food and beverage industry and the company behind brands including Chatime Canada, Bake Code, and Atealier. He has spent over a decade scaling franchise and retail concepts across the country and helping build one of Canada’s largest bubble tea networks with more than 100 locations. Thomas is also a board member of the Canadian Franchise Association and a frequent speaker on entrepreneurship, franchising, and retail innovation.

Tina Schust Robinson is the Founder & CEO of WorkJoy, a leadership development firm that helps organizations strengthen leadership capability, improve performance, and build thriving workplace cultures. She is an executive coach, keynote speaker, author of Developing Your Business Leaders: A Guide to Investing at All Levels, and a recognized thought leader in leadership development and talent strateg

Tish Squillaro is the CEO and Founder of CANDOR Consulting, a leadership and organizational strategy firm focused on helping executives and teams improve decision making, communication, and performance.

With more than 17 years of experience advising organizations on strategic talent management, team dynamics, and leadership effectiveness, Tish works closely with CEOs, boards, and executive teams to uncover the behavioral barriers that hold organizations back. Her work focuses on building self aware leaders, aligned teams, and cultures capable of navigating complex business challenges.

Todd Belliveau is the President of Primexecutive Incorporated, where he focuses on helping organizations uncover competitive advantages and drive leadership within their industries. With a background in commercial strategy and executive advisory, Todd brings a practical, real-world perspective on leadership, culture, and decision-making that scales.