Expert Strategic Alliances and Partnerships Consultants 2025

I am a keynote speaker on the Future of Work, and help HR and payroll professionals navigate the evolving world of work and compensation. With 25 years in the HR and payroll industry, I offer unique insights into workforce trends, payroll, pay transparency, and the role of new technology, like AI, in HR.I’ve been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice, a Top 25 Future of Work Thought Leader, and Top 50 HR Tech Influencer, and my work has influenced business leaders globally.I speak at international conferences, corporate events, and industry summits, delivering engaging, thought-provoking keynotes tailored to your audience.Looking for a speaker who can simplify complex HR and payroll trends into actionable insights? Let’s talk.Send me a DM or reach out via email at anita@hrtechradar.com. Let’s start tomorrow today!

I started my journey as an entrepreneur and operator, that entrepreneurial spirit remains at the heart of who I am today. Along the way, I discovered my true passion: helping businesses grow, transform, and achieve their big-picture goals. With expertise in M&A Advisory/Corporate Finance and Private Equity, I’ve had the privilege of working on both buy-side and sell-side deals.My foundation is built on a genuine interest and love for business and a solid understanding and passion for Corporate Finance which is complemented by hands-on experience in strategic advisory, negotiation, financial modelling, investment management and deal-making. Whether it’s closing a deal or brainstorming the next big move, I thrive on challenges and love connecting with like-minded professionals. Let’s connect!

A well-known, commercially focussed, technology executive, renowned for driving results by developing high performing teams who deliver business opportunities and value through technology investments. An inspirational leader, who creates clarity of vision and purpose for people and organisations, while driving a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and learning. Passionate about developing people to their full potential and seeing them make extraordinary things happen.

Terrance drives growth and transformation at the intersection of startups, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. He partners with family offices, corporate innovation groups, and athletes to build ventures, source investments, and scale initiatives that deliver long-term impact while maximizing strategic and legacy value.

Gaurav Shah is the Managing Partner at Arete Ventures, advising founders, early-stage teams, and institutional investors across the US, EU, UK and India, with extensive experience in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Over the past 19+ years, he has worked across the full spectrum of entrepreneurship and private capital; from guiding startups on market signals, traction, fundraising, and scaling decisions to supporting investment firms on due diligence, M&A, portfolio value creation, and performance improvement. He brings a blended operator–investor perspective, having evaluated hundreds of companies for institutional investors (PE, VC, hedge funds, and family offices) while also working directly with investor backed entrepreneurs on strategy, product-market fit, and execution. His pattern-recognition across both sides of the table allows him to translate real market truths into practical, founder-ready insights. He further serves on the investment committee (IC) for venture capital firms and advises board members actively across US & EU. Focus Areas Entrepreneurship & Startup Advisory: product-market fit, early traction, market validation, GTM strategy, fundraising readiness, founder coaching Institutional Investor Advisory (buy side): commercial & technical due diligence, M&A strategy, competitive intelligence, investment memos, portfolio performance improvement Sectors: AI, SaaS, fintech, blockchain, climate-tech, renewable energy, Web 3.0, deeptech, life sciences and other frontier technologies

Senior-level strategy/corporate development/ventures executive in the increasingly concentric media/advertising/tech industrial complex – with 30+ years of pioneering operational experience, investment returns and thought leadership in championing innovation across traditional, digital, and (especially) “emerging” media and marketing firms. Industry vertical areas of expertise: - "Emerging" media and technology: advanced/interactive advertising, media tech platforms, media distribution - especially in TV & video - Digital media operations (online, mobile, digital video, digital audio, digital OOH, social, etc.) - Traditional media operations (TV, radio, out-of-home, print, etc.)- Advertising (media buying, media ad sales, ad/media/digital agency structure/operations) - Consumer media behaviors (consumption, behaviors, trends, preferences, etc.) - Ad/marketing/tech innovation (startups, venture investment, etc.) - Corporate development in media/advertising industries (M&A, corporate ventures, etc.) - Nationally recognized thought leadership in all things "future of TV/media" & "advanced advertising" Functional areas of expertise in above industries/verticals: - Corporate strategy & development, including M&A and ventures - Marketing & PR/corporate communications - Business development - Advertising sales - Media industry analysis & thought leadership

From a past marked by transracial adoption, the loss of a parent, a traumatic assault, and teen incarceration, A. Margot Blair emerged with unwavering resilience, determined not to be defined by her hardships. Today, she is a respected Bible Teacher, Learning and Development Specialist at a technology company, Leadership Consultant, and Retreat Host. With over a decade of experience and currently pursuing her Doctorate in Leadership, she empowers women at the intersection of faith and leadership. As a trained and seasoned consultant, A. Margot coaches, mentors, and consults with women leaders across various sectors. Her expertise has fueled a 23-city tour, three professional development conferences, a $500K+ partnership portfolio, and the creation of seven personal and professional development resources—including books and courses. She has been honored as a Top 40 Under 40 Leader, a Top 35 Millennial Influencer, and the recipient of three state proclamations presented by Phoenix mayors. Her clients have included Comerica Bank, Grand Canyon University’s Honors College, and employees from LinkedIn, the Dallas Mavericks, ADP, Toyota, Prudential, and more. A former Forbes Business Coach and contributor, she teaches companies and leaders how to implement the blueprint that helped her build a thriving, multi-6-figure partnership portfolio. A. Margot’s work has been featured on The 700 Club, Fast Company, Esther Press, Lifeway, Goodwill AZ, Zapier, SCORE, and America’s Small Business Development Center. She is also a regular content partner for the YouVersion Bible App—with over 10 Bible plans—and a contributor to Esther Press, Journey Magazine, and other publications. Most importantly, A. Margot Blair is the wife of Vincent and the proud mother of her bonus children, Esaias and Alyvia, and her preschooler, Luke.

As EVP of M&A, Joe leads PRITCHETT's M&A integration practice which has consulted on acquisitions valued in total over $350 billion. He is the architect of PRITCHETT’s M&A integration methodology, an approach that has been used successfully by thousands of acquirers. Joe also conceived of and brought to market the Merger Integration Certification Workshop, the most successful M&A integration training program in the world. Plus, he created MergerIntegration.com which is now the most visited web site on M&A integration. MergerIntegration.com provides step-by step instruction on how to run integration projects and is populated with over 500 deliverables from PRITCHETT consulting engagements. Joe is the author of the books, Street Smart Moves for Selling your Business and What’s Next? He is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant.

Alessandro Calvo is the founder and managing director of Paraguay Pathways, the leading and fastest-growing immigration consultancy for foreigners in Paraguay. Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and French, he is a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Paraguay and maintains close ties with Paraguay’s national government. From Paraguay Pathway's headquarters at the World Trade Center Asunción, the firm advises entrepreneurs, investors, and digital nomads on securing tax-efficient residency and navigating Paraguay’s immigration system with confidence. A former digital nomad himself, Alessandro brings firsthand experience of the challenges and opportunities of global mobility. Previously a financial columnist, he now shares insights through the Paraguay Pathways podcast and rapidly growing YouTube channel, covering residency, taxation, banking, crypto compliance, and real estate strategies for wealth preservation.

Alan Araujo is a Brazilian-American executive speaker and founder known for building and scaling high-performance brands across luxury wellness, hospitality, real estate, and emerging technology. His work sits at the intersection of leadership, innovation, and human experience — helping organizations translate vision into structure and ambition into sustainable legacy. Drawing from decades of cross-industry execution, Alan brings a practical, operator-level perspective to modern leadership challenges. Today, he speaks internationally on legacy-driven leadership, innovation strategy, and the responsible adoption of new technologies. In parallel, he is developing an online course designed to equip leaders with clear frameworks they can apply in real-world decision-making. His career includes founding one of Miami's most-awarded boutique wellness brands and advising on high-value projects across global markets — always with a focus on clarity, excellence, and long-term impact.

Private-equity-trained fractional CFO & exit-prep firm for founder-led businesses. We convert to accrual, build MFRs and KPI dashboards, run forecasting, and package for diligence to lift EBITDA and multiples across trades, e-commerce, tech, and professional services. 35+ clients Serial Founder in Health Tech, Veterinary Medicine, Plumbing, CPGs, Consulting, SaaS. Scaled from 0-2MM, sold or stabilized.

I am the founder and managing director of hagel IT-Services GmbH, a Hamburg-based managed service provider focused on helping small and mid-sized businesses build secure, efficient, and cloud-driven IT environments. With over two decades of experience in IT management, cybersecurity, and Microsoft 365 solutions, I’ve led my team in delivering proactive IT services that keep our clients’ operations running smoothly. My work combines deep technical expertise with a strong focus on business automation, digital marketing, and strategic growth.

I’ve been leading at the intersection of technology and operations for over 20 years…

Tobias Rossi is Co-Founder of Atlas Strategy, a geopolitical advisory analyzing critical minerals, mining policy, and resource security globally. His work covers mineral supply chain risks across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, with focus on strategic autonomy, processing dependencies, and mining governance. He previously supported G7/G20 policy coordination at the OECD and worked in the office of UNESCO's Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences. He holds an MSc in International Development from the London School of Economics and was the OECD's envoy to the Youth20, the 2019 G20 Youth Working Group. Fluent in English and French.

I have passion for solving business problems. I have worked on many technologies, such as, Sitecore, Coveo, Insite, Endeca, Apache-Solr, Lucene, Gigya. I am always looking to learn new things, and develop great solutions. I am also a Sitecore MVP, UCommerce MVP and a partner @ Alpha Solutions.

Natalie Michael is a trusted advisor to CEOs navigating what's next—whether preparing for their own transition, developing key talent, or designing a purposeful next chapter. As Managing Partner of CEO Next Chapter, she combines over 20 years of experience in executive development with a unique focus on succession strategy, peer learning & leadership reinvention. A Master Certified CEO Peer Group Leader with Mackay CEO Forums and Chair of Tiger 21 Vancouver 3, Natalie works closely with business leaders stewarding enterprises ranging from $10M to $6B. She holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, numerous coaching certifications, and has authored two books on CEO development. Natalie also serves on the boards of Foundations for Social Change and Wavefront Centre for Accessibility. Her favorite book is Dr Hawkins Map of Consciousness.

I’m P. Blake Renda—an entrepreneur, investor, and co-CEO of Veedor Holdings LLC, based in Naples, FL, with a satellite office in Santa Monica, CA. Veedor Holdings LLC not only makes strategic investments but also owns and operates Dragon Horse Agency, Dragon Horse Publishing, and Moxie Creed. My professional journey began while I was interning at NBC Studios during my time at the University of Southern California, which led to a full-time position after graduation. I then transitioned into law and finance, which ultimately brought me to Wall Street in 1996. There, I was part of a small team in Palo Alto, CA, managing over $20 billion in technology-sector assets at J. & W. Seligman & Co. In 2000, I was recognized as one of Institutional Investor Magazine’s “Best of the Buy Side.” In 2006, I joined the New Dimensions Growth Team of American Express Asset Management in La Jolla, CA, as the T/M/T manager across six growth funds totaling over $40 billion in assets under management. I was also nominated for Institutional Investor Magazine's "Best of the Buy Side" in 2004. These experiences instilled in me the importance of rigorously vetting opportunities and leading with foresight—skills I have consistently applied to every entrepreneurial venture. From 2011 to 2015, I played a key role in transforming a boutique Florida skincare startup into a nationally recognized, multi-award-winning brand, culminating in its eventual public listing post my tenure. After exiting that company, I co-founded Veedor Holdings LLC with Julie Koester. Today, we own and operate Dragon Horse Agency, a multi-award-winning, bi-coastal agency known for providing comprehensive business strategy and marketing services to global clients. Additionally, we own Dragon Horse Publishing, an award-winning publishing company, and Moxie Creed, a wellness lifestyle e-commerce platform. Beyond the accolades, successes, challenges, and failures, I hold a deep belief in resilience, mentorship, and shared success. I’m a proud father, a former youth volleyball coach, and a passionate advocate of Ubuntu—"I am because we are." Whether scaling startups, navigating global markets, or building culture, I bring the same competitive spirit and collaborative ethos to every endeavor. Success is not just about accolades; it’s about legacy, community, and the courage to keep moving forward. As Winston Churchill said, “Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.”

I work with equity compensation professionals at companies large and small, public and private, mature and emerging to provide automation and scalability to their equity plan administration. I also work closely with our partners to ensure continued success. I have a passion for finding creative and actionable solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities of each client. insightsoftware is the most comprehensive provider of solutions for the Office of the CFO. We turn information into insights, empowering business leaders to strategically drive their organization. Our cloud-based Platform is built on a unique data layer that connects to more than 200 data sources. This enables seamless connectivity and efficiency across our integrated finance, accounting, and operations applications. Ultimately, we help organizations future-proof their business, delivering increased efficiency and productivity.

I have a passion in Maltese economic and legal ecosystem, with over a decade of experience navigating citizenship, residency, and tax legislation. As the founder of FreeMalta.com and MaltaInsider.com, I’ve pioneered the "Infrastructure of Truth" concept - replacing outdated governmental and institutional data with high-velocity, real-time benchmarks. My expertise covers Maltese Citizenship by Merit, MPRP residency frameworks, and cross-sector salary, cost of living benchmarking. I recently overhauled outdated Maltese legislative data on global platforms (including Wikipedia) to ensure transparency for international investors and expats. I provide data-backed insights for journalists looking for the ground truth on Malta’s evolving regulatory landscape.