Leading Customer Persona Development Experts

Adam Scuglia is Manager of Business Development for Cortex DM within Premier Construction Software. Based in Markham, Ontario, he leads go-to-market strategy, client acquisition, and solution positioning for a construction-industry SaaS platform built to streamline drawing and document workflows, reduce rework, and align field and office teams in real-time. With a deep understanding of construction processes and a focus on technology-enabled collaboration, Adam enables contractors and owners to adopt a next-generation document control tool that integrates with enterprise systems and drives measurable operational value.

Leader in Marketing & Communications Strategy, Brand Development & Client Management. I possess a unique blend of cross‑functional expertise to provide innovative, results‑oriented solutions coupled with a strategic, creative, and proactive mindset. As an inspiring, loyalty‑ and trust‑building leader, I have built and led teams through change management with passion, collaboration, and innovative thinking. My background as a leader in sales and marketing, cross‑functional project management, and team and employee management, across both for‑profit and not‑for‑profit organizations, makes me a versatile and impactful professional able to drive organizational growth, strengthen brand presence, and deliver measurable results in fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environments.

Dana Zellers transforms how professionals and teams work, because more hours is the enemy of more impact. After 20+ years in companies like Uber, Twitter, GS&P, and Razorfish, she knows firsthand the challenges professionals face in high-pressure environments. She helps clients move past the workplace roadblocks keeping them from having the career or team they want. Through experience, insight, and proven strategies, you can create the right path. The old belief that working harder is the key to success? She challenges that. In reality, it’s working against employees, teams, and organizations, draining energy without delivering better results. Instead, she teaches a smarter approach. Her signature Career Control Framework focuses on steadier foundations, smarter systems, and stronger relationships. It helps professionals do better work, build stronger teams, and actually enjoy their days. Dana is award-winning, iPEC and ICF certified, and works with clients one-on-one and in groups/teams. She also facilitates workshops/trainings and speaks virtually/in person.

CEO of Krootl.com, a web and mobile development agency. For over a decade, I’ve helped companies turn ideas into successful digital products. My experience includes product analysis, building engineering teams per project needs, launching MVPs and complex enterprise systems, and delivery management. Through Krootl, we provide end-to-end software consulting, design, and development services. More details at https://www.krootl.com

I am a 1st generation dual citizen Colombian who moved to the states in 2002. I am passionate about coaching, personal development, and driving change. I help organizations with 50+ employees in Arizona build a robust benefits strategy that tells THEIR story and helps maximize the ROI of caring about their people. With my previous experience as an HCM Consultant I have Extensive knowledge managing and helping organizations save $$, while improving functionality and offering cost savings in all areas of Human Resources including; Benefits, 401k, Workers Compensation, Employee Relations, Team Development, Workforce Management, Employee Retention, Training and Organization Development, Recruiting, and the Human capital side of mergers and acquisitions. This skill set has allowed me to ask the right questions and pinpoint my clients pain points like a true client advocate. As a part of the local SHRM-Greater Tucson and a Co-Director of the Community Outreach committee, I am responsible for assisting the committee chair and marketing committee chair in expanding the local Tucson HR community by building and maintaining relationships with other organizations and professionals. This includes working with other HR chapters, local networking groups, and industry associations to promote the chapter and its mission of enhancing the Southern Arizona HR community as a whole. In my free time I like to stay VERY active, spend time with my family, hang out with my 2 new kittens (cat dad), and expand my extensive Pun knowledge! "Why did the scarecrow get the HR job? Because.... it was Out-Standing in its field

Noted futurologist for predicting the future of consumer technologies, consumer behavior, and marketing technology. Successful predictions including Bitcoin, Game Streaming, and LLM-AI chat technology. Entrepreneur and SEO with over 30 years of experience helping thousands of companies build and grow their revenues with marketing.

Nadeem Raza is a Digital Marketer with passion and profession, Expertise in SEO, Social Media, WordPress Web Design, and Content Marketing Strategy. I helped businesses succeed online and increase sales & revenue.

Hello, I’m Sabela Carson, with hands-on experience in software, web, and mobile app development. I began my career at YES IT Labs, which is recognized as one of the best software development firms in the region. This experience greatly shaped my professional journey and helped me grow into a versatile and confident developer. They provide cutting-edge solutions using the latest technologies such as Framer and Kentico, and they specialize in Android and iOS development. This gave me well-rounded exposure and strong support across multiple fields.

Andreas Rind is the managing director of arinda and specializes in Creo Parametric in mechanical engineering. Since 1999, he has successfully trained approximately 6,500 participants from over 170 companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He is the author of the book “Leitfaden für Skizzen” (Guide to Sketching), which will be published in its 4th edition with additions in December 2025. His focus: putting people at the center. Robust model design, stable and change-friendly sketches, parts and assemblies, and efficient variant models are the result of his methodology, which he uses to guide users toward independence. In his QuickCheck, he analyzes the working methods of entire design departments. He then helps people with CAD guidelines, individual consulting, and training, and translates best practices into tangible steps for design teams—with measurable effects on stability, change effort, and time-to-release. Typical topics: Structure & references, family tables, drawing derivation, sheet metal design. Goal: Less rework, secure reuse, faster releases. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Devubha Manek, CEO of ManekTech, is the Managing Director & Key Decisionmaker of the Company with 18 years of the experience in Business and Development. Since the beginning in 2011, Devubha has been strategic leader of the company.

Markus Kellermann is a founder building AI tools such as MyPicNow (mypicnow.com), an AI headshot generator, and Convo (itsconvo.com), a privacy-first AI meeting assistant for macOS that provides real-time help during calls. Expert in AI disruption, privacy-focused AI design, and professional productivity tools.

I'm Devanshi Padsala, a creative entrepreneur who blends design and storytelling to build meaningful brands. As the Founder & CEO of Gulabi Mango, I collaborate with CPG brands and creative entrepreneurs to craft compelling stories through thoughtful branding and design. I earned my bachelor's and master's degrees in Information Technology, and prior to launching Gulabi Mango, I worked as a front-end UI designer at various startups. I also volunteered as an illustration for UN Women LA, developed an AR experience for a local temple, and other important causes that combined my passion for technology and art. However, I was incredibly inspired by my father's own entrepreneurial journey as a graphic designer. I learned that small businesses need more than just a website -- they need a strong brand to stand out. So I decided to launch my own branding and creative agency to serve these businesses: Gulabi Mango. As a creative marketing expert, I've served over 40 businesses through website design, branding, packaging design, social media and marketing strategy. I continue to support women-owned businesses and mission-driven brands as I grow my team in Austin, TX.

Ben Bozzay is the founder of Tech Lockdown, a platform that has reached millions of people seeking to set healthy digital boundaries across household devices. He is also the co-founder of LivingRoom for Families, a parental monitoring app for iPhone and iPad that helps parents bring visibility and accountability to screen time. Previously, Ben was a senior engineer at CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity.

Don Weber is a global communication strategist, human intelligence (HUMINT) expert, and executive coach whose life tells a story of survival, reinvention, and mastery. For over 15 years, he worked in international intelligence operations across 90+ countries, operating under multiple identities and navigating environments where one wrong move could have easily cost him his life or worse. During his years as a U.S. government field operative under the George Bush administration, Don gathered intelligence across South America, Africa, and Europe, working with organized crime figures, foreign agents, and volatile political networks. One of his covers placed him in Antwerp’s diamond trade circles and other uniquely challenging environments, where he learned to build rapport across diverse groups others could not. After leaving intelligence work, he dedicated his life to helping others communicate authentically and lead with awareness. Over the past decade, he has become one of Europe’s most respected executive communication coaches, training royalty, EU diplomats, ambassadors, senior politicians, and Fortune 500 executives across major European capitals. Trained in martial arts for real-life situations, Don learned techniques to disable or neutralize threats when necessary. He combines that practical training with lifelong meditation practice, blending the discipline of combat with the stillness of mindfulness to create a grounded, authentic approach to leadership and communication.

I build and market SaaS products. Developer who learned marketing the hard way because I couldn't afford not to. Now I share practical growth tactics, building-in-public updates, and honest lessons from the indie hacker journey. No fluff, no guru nonsense, just what's actually working.

As a sales professional with a decade of experience, I have learned that collaboration is the key to achieving success. I am a public speaker and a learning enthusiast who is always eager to share my knowledge. With my track record of consistently surpassing goals and building strong client relationships, I bring a valuable perspective to any sales team.Looking to connect with like-minded professionals to share ideas and collaborate with.

Founder and creative developer at Hubstic. Designing and building digital products that feel simple, move fast, and convert. UI/UX clarity, Webflow precision, and no code efficiency to help teams ship sooner and measure impact. Webflow Certified Partner and AI Awards Italy 2025 winner. Crafting websites, MVPs, and automations with clean structure, accessible interfaces, and visible performance. From research and wireframes to components, interactions, and SEO, covering the full stack with tight scopes and steady momentum.

Shane Thrapp is a Certified Life Coach, podcaster, and business consultant specializing in ADHD, autism, and executive function coaching across life, relationships, parenting, and career development. As Operations Director for the Men's ADHD Support Group, Shane leads a nonprofit supporting over 23,000 men with ADHD, autism, and related conditions. He serves on the board of directors for Dueling Minds, an AuDHD-focused nonprofit, and partners with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare as their Executive Function and Parenting Coach. Shane runs one of the largest neurodivergent parenting communities on Facebook with over 335,000 members in his ADHD Parent Support Group, providing evidence-based resources and peer support to families worldwide. As Marketing Lead for the International Conference on ADHD, he works with CHADD, ADDA, and ACO to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical application. Through his practice at Creating Order From Chaos, Shane helps individuals and families build personalized systems using a values-and-strengths-based approach rooted in his project management background. His work spans individual executive function coaching for teens and adults, parent coaching for families with neurodivergent children, relationship coaching for couples, and educational advocacy support. Shane provides training and public speaking for medical professionals, corporations, and educational institutions, helping organizations understand that neurodivergent support isn't about lowering standards—it's about creating systems that allow people to use their strengths effectively. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism at 35 after years of struggling to understand why he was different, Shane transformed his challenges into expertise through over a decade of intensive study, personal experience, and professional development. His mission is rooted in personal experience: breaking cycles of misunderstanding and helping people build lives that align with who they are.

Candice is a CRM and operational efficiency expert dedicated to driving growth through streamlined communication. As the owner of Beckmann Collaborative LLC, she leverages the Zoho suite to build customized, robust systems for diverse industries. Her hands-on approach ensures clients don’t just receive a tailored strategy—they gain the mastery needed to manage their systems for long-term success. With a focus on customer experience, Beckmann Collaborative partners with clients across a diverse set of industries to optimize their marketing operations and improve client relationships. Our hands-on methodology ensures that our partners not only attain tailored CRM strategies but also gain the knowledge to maintain and manage these systems for sustained growth.

Alpesh H. Patel is a globally recognized entrepreneur, award-winning business leader, and transformational speaker. Born with the spirit of innovation, he has built a reputation as a tech disruptor and business strategist, navigating and dominating emerging markets with groundbreaking solutions. A visionary in mobile technology and fintech, Alpesh’s career has been defined by his ability to pioneer and execute "Go-to-Market" strategies that have reshaped industries. As the former Director of Sales at Motorola, he generated over $500 million in revenue, forging partnerships with global giants such as Visa, Vodafone, Western Union, and Uber. In 2007, he founded Mi-Fone, Africa’s first mobile hardware startup,and OJU, the world’s first Afro-Emoticon brand, both of which were acquired by a $5 billion South African conglomerate. Currently, Alpesh is the Co-Founder of ZMBIZI, a U.S.-based fintech company enabling contactless payments, and the Founder of BIZI LABS, a Swiss-based Web3.0 multi-blockchain platform. His mission remains clear: to empower over 3 billion people globally with mobile tools that enhance financial inclusion and personal productivity. Alpesh has received widespread media recognition, with features in CNN, CNBC, BBC, Forbes, GQ, and Huffington Post, among others. He is a sought-after keynote speaker who shares hard-earned insights on business resilience, leadership, and reinvention in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.