Chris McDermid is a Michigan-based merchandise planner and inventory management expert who currently works as an Inventory Planner at Ford Motor Company, drawing on over 20 years of experience in retail, logistics, and operational strategy to optimize supply chains and drive retail success.

Robert W. McMillan offers fractional CIO/CTO services to drive strategic growth and innovation. He drives large, diverse, multi-national teams to deliver enterprise solutions.

As Head of Finance for a mature AI startup, I managed a successful Big Four financial audit, negotiated a loan facility renewal, and achieved record quarterly cash collections, positioning the company toward breakeven. 

Result oriented sales executive with 20+ years of experience, including key sales leadership roles at Walmart and Amazon.

Kyle Miller is an Austin-based strategic business leader and consultant who currently supports MNML’s platform expansion, leveraging her expertise in stakeholder management, change management, and data-driven strategy to drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Liz Miller is Chicago-based, with over ten years of strategic business development experience. Her focuses have included climate tech (especially related to retail and fashion), all things non-grocery retail and ecommerce, and fashion and beauty. Liz recently received her MA in Public Policy at the University of Chicago and aims to bring a mindful sustainability lens to everything she does. 

Mikenzy Miller is a South Dakota-based digital marketing specialist who freelances for various clients, leveraging expertise in social media, email marketing, SEO, and content creation across diverse industries.

Editorial Lead | eCommerce | Employee Experience Innovator

Adept eCommerce leader with experience scaling multi-channel businesses, building growth strategies, and aligning teams to execute vision for startups and Fortune 1 businesses. Proficient at leading cross-functional teams, managing external partners, and integrating insights to launch high-velocity multifunctional initiatives to drive growth, engagement, and conversion.

30+ Years of Experience:  From the Manufacturing Floor to the C-Suite

Experienced executive / controller with a demonstrated history of working in multiple industries. Skilled in Operations Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Team Building, Management, and Mergers & Acquisitions. Strong hands on accounting professional with a Master's degree focused in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management. 

Strategy and Operations leader with extensive experience in influencing data-driven decision making at executive leadership levels

Amin Mortazavi is a Dubai-based sales and business development expert who leads RQ8 Technologies as Managing Director, leveraging 20+ years of experience in P&L management, enterprise client acquisition, and market expansion across multinational corporations.

Results-oriented Digital & eCommerce veteran with 25+ years experience. A proven history of leading teams & driving growth through collaboration with businesses from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Strong merchant & marketing professional skilled in Retail, Omni-channel Retail, eCommerce, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media, Retail Media, Online Marketing, Team Management, P&L management and Advertising Sales.

 

INNOVATIVE THINKER | AI STRATEGIST | GLOBAL SCALE & OPERATIONS LEADER

 

Visionary and execution-driven technology leader with 30+ years scaling global operations (15+ years at Microsoft), driving product innovation, and steering financial strategy across emerging tech sectors including AI, blockchain, and Web3. Career spans Web1.0 (TCP/IP engineer) to AI/Web3.0 (CxO). Ruthless focus on customer/partner experience and success. Trusted partner to founders/CEOs and boards, known for building high-performance international teams, unlocking new revenue channels, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes

Eren Ng is a remote-based E-commerce Specialist who currently works as Senior Digital Assortment Manager at Rithum, leveraging experience at Walmart and Stackline to optimize product assortments and boost conversion rates.

I am a junior at Emory University from San Diego, California. I am majoring in Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Health Innovation.

MonaLisa Oaks is a human resources professional who specializes in HR management and compliance, leveraging her financial services industry background to drive inclusive leadership, workplace investigations, and effective talent management.

Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of building strong leaders and winning teams. Skilled in all Microsoft Office programs, Customer Service, Recruiting, Neighborhood Marketing, Sales, Scheduling, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction. Strong sales professional with over 18 years of leadership experience.

Results-driven Strategic Customer Success, Operations, and Revenue Growth Executive Leader with over 20 years of experience in B2B SaaS, FinTech, and Financial Services. Proven success in creating scalable customer success frameworks that provide 360-degree–single source of truth - visibility into customer health to drive operational effectiveness and increase revenue retention and cross-sell/upsell revenue. 

Omar Peñuelas is a San Diego-based Category Manager focused on tactical, sports, and outdoor gear at GOVX, leveraging his experience with brands like YETI and Oakley to drive revenue and optimize vendor relationships.

I have a growth mindset and experience on GTM teams, with understanding of specific client needs, ROI, and resources needed to execute a project. In other words, I am a Swiss Army knife.