Theme: The Power of Curiosity

Exploring how questioning can lead to discovery and innovation

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Miami, Florida, 33135
United States

Amrinder Kamboj

Entrepreneur

Amrinder Kamboj is the CEO of Kamboj Ventures, Ecomxpro, and Xpro Fulfillment, where he leads with a dynamic blend of ambition, creativity, and strategic vision. With a passion for business, personal development, and fitness, Amrinder excels at finding innovative solutions to complex challenges, empowering others to achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals. His high energy and enthusiasm drive both his ventures and his commitment to helping others thrive. Outside of his business endeavors, Amrinder enjoys working out, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Giovani Miguel

Entrpreneur

Giovani Miguel is a visionary entrepreneur and a recognized leader in the lumber industry, known for turning challenges into opportunities. He built a global empire, becoming the world’s largest exporter of tropical wood for 10 consecutive years before founding GMX Holding in the United States. Today, his company spans production operations across South America, Europe, New Zealand, and China, along with a sophisticated distribution and retail network in the U.S. But his journey was far from easy. As a true underdog, Giovani faced down industry giants, overcame major barriers, and proved that innovation and resilience beat size and tradition. With the creation of Lumber Plus, he expanded into over 18 U.S. states, carving out a space in a market dominated by powerful players. Giovani quickly realized that to stand out, he had to sell more than just wood—he had to sell desire. He had to build brands. This has led to the creation of American brands like Máximo, Black Label, and Norx

Joanna Wynes

Legal Expert

Joanna Wynes is the CEO and President of Joanna Wynes Settlement Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping personal injury victims and their families rebuild their futures after financial recovery from life-altering tragedies. A seasoned legal expert and advocate, she has transformed the settlement industry with her deep commitment to justice, financial security, and client empowerment. From an early age, Joanna envisioned a life of impact. Growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a creative child with grand aspirations, yet life’s hardships often forced her into survival mode. She channeled that resilience into a career in law, becoming a medical malpractice attorney by the age of 25. Over the years, she secured seven- and eight-figure settlements against some of the most powerful medical systems and corporations. Determined to create lasting change, Joanna transitioned into settlement consulting, where she helps injury victims navigate financial recovery with security and stability.

John Jaquish

Entrepreneur

John Jaquish, PhD. has spent years researching and developing improved approaches to health. He is the inventor of the most effective bone density building medical technology, which is now partnered with Tony Robbins and OsteoStrong for rapid clinic deployment. Inventor of X3, a technology that is proven to develop muscle much faster than conventional weight lifting, all with the lowest risk of joint injury, Dr. Jaquish methods are used in training the world's most elite athletes and associations such as the entire Miami Heat organization, various NFL and NBA players, as well as Olympians. John is also CEO of Primal Medical Group, a physician group with over 100 general practitioners who understand and require patient application of Dr. Jaquish’s physical medicine interventions, like X3 and OsteoStrong, and the optimized nutrition protocols outlined in his book.

Krishan Arora

Founder & Media Executive

Krishan Arora is the Founder & CEO of The Arora Project, a fundraising media agency that has raised and invested over $125 million in high-growth ventures worldwide. The Arora Project combines a specialized focus on venture fundraising with the capabilities of a data-driven growth marketing agency, enabling companies to both secure capital and achieve significant scale post-fundraising. This strategic blend of expertise led to The Arora Project’s eight-figure acquisition by Republic.com in Q4 2021. Following this acquisition, Krishan Arora assumed the role of Managing Director at Novastone Capital, a Switzerland-based Private Equity Fund backed by a consortium of Single Family Offices and Institutional Funds. Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) specializes in acquiring and scaling profitable SMEs worldwide. To date, NCA has deployed over $380 million in capital and acquired 22 portfolio companies across the globe.

Lori Rogers

Executive Chef

Lori “Chef Lorious” Rogers is a celebrity chef, cookbook author, and influencer known for her signature "Calibama Cooking," blending California and Alabama flavors. With her warm, down-to-earth style, Chef Lorious has captivated home cooks and professionals alike through her recipes and cooking shows. She is also the creator of Jam Vino, the first wine-infused jam, inspired by her Southern roots and California’s wine country that won a coveted spot in Walmart stores. A sought-after TV personality, Chef Lori has appeared on Good Morning Texas, Good Day DC, Good Day Philadelphia, and GMA among others. Chef Lori Rogers is an accountant by training and an astute businesswoman who loves to inspire others to embrace their uniqueness and let go of the past in order to realize their full potential.

Luca Schnetzler

Entrepreneur

Luca Schnetzler, known as Luca Netz, is a 26-year-old entrepreneur who has made waves in tech, e-commerce, and Web3. Rising from a challenging childhood, Luca tested out of high school at 16, launched his career at Ring, and soon after founded his first e-commerce venture, LGC, which he successfully exited in just six months. Now, as the CEO of Pudgy Penguins, a leading NFT and media brand, Luca has turned his focus to redefining digital collectibles and community-driven storytelling. Under his leadership, Pudgy Penguins has become a global phenomenon, bridging the gap between Web3 and mainstream culture while setting new standards in the NFT space.

Melissa D. Hall

Entrepreneur

Melissa D. Hall is the founder and CEO of the award-winning Hall Insurance Group, a leading firm dedicated to assisting seniors in navigating their Medicare options. Since 2017, Melissa and her team have provided thousands of seniors with personalized Medicare plans tailored to their individual needs. A speaker, thought leader and frequent on-air guest, Melissa D. Hall has shared her expert advice on numerous outlets, including Fox, CBS, Radio One Baltimore, My Carolina, Good Day Baltimore, Roland Martin Unfiltered and more. Melissa is the creator and host of the award-winning talk show “The Golden Report” which highlights the vibrant side of aging. A consummate businesswoman, Melissa has founded, scaled and sold a business, and endeavors to educate and inspire other business owners with courses and workshops to help them master sales, execute client events that convert, and brand themselves to become a household name.

Mike Bausch

Restauranteur

Mike Bausch is a renowned restaurant industry leader, entrepreneur, and two-time Amazon #1 best-selling author of Unsliced: How to Stay Whole in the Pizzeria Industry and The Pursuit of Pizza. As the owner of Andolini's Worldwide, Mike has built an award-winning portfolio that includes Andolini's Pizzeria--named one of the "Top 10 Pizzerias in America" by TripAdvisor, CNN, BuzzFeed, and USA Today--along with five pizzerias, two gelaterias, two food hall concepts, a food truck, and a fine dining restaurant.

Nadab Akhtar

Investment Banker

Mr. Nadab Akhtar is an entrepreneur and investment banker with over 15 years of experience, including nearly a decade in corporate advisory and M&A transactions. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Excite (formerly Old Parkland Capital), a quantitative trading firm that leverages AI-driven strategies to predict market movements and manage risk more dynamically than traditional fund managers. Additionally, Mr. Akhtar is the Co-Founder, President, and COO of CrowdPoint Technologies, Inc., a leader in Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) and non-cryogenic quantum computing. He also serves as an advisor to Cardone Ventures and its M&A practice, 10X Buy/Sell. Previously, Mr. Akhtar was the Chief Operating Officer of Nexus Health Capital, a boutique investment banking firm specializing in middle-market healthcare services.

Preston Hansen

Chief Clinical Officer and co-founder

Dr. Preston Hansen, Chief Clinical Officer and co-founder of Nuvia Dental Implant Center, is a leader in dental implant technology and patient care. Raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, he developed a passion for healthcare early, inspired by a family rooted in health sciences. Dr. Hansen earned his dental degree from the University of the Pacific and completed a rigorous 4-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at UCSF Fresno, specializing in advanced surgical techniques and full-mouth reconstruction. At Nuvia, he pioneered the 24-hour permanent teeth process, transforming dental implant experiences by eliminating temporary dentures and delivering lasting, natural-looking smiles in just one day.

Rachel Supalla

Author

Rachel Supalla, M.Ed. is known for disrupting traditional leadership with her signature Playful Leadership framework. As the founder and CEO of Discovery Kidzone Montessori, she scaled a home-based childcare program into a multimillion-dollar, multi-state company with 10 thriving schools. Now, as the author of The Playful Leader’s Toolkit: Creating a Legacy of Joy and Magic in Ruby Slippers, Rachel empowers leaders to build team-led cultures rooted in empathy, creativity, and sustainable impact. Her M.A.G.I.C. framework—Mindset, Assessment, Grounding, Influence, and Clarity—replaces burnout and bottlenecks with boldness and brilliance. A former underestimated student with ADHD and dyslexia, Rachel knows firsthand the power of rewriting your own leadership story. Through her work, she invites every leader to stop playing small and start leading with joy—because permission to play is power to lead.

Robbie Berman

Philanthropist & Executive Advisor

Robbie Berman is a visionary entrepreneur and devoted father with over 40 years of success in automotive and real estate. After revolutionizing the collision repair industry and selling his company for millions in 2021, he expanded his long-standing real estate ventures, personally managing his commercial properties. His greatest role, however, is being a full-time father to his triplets, who defied the odds at birth. Balancing business and fatherhood, he instills resilience, hard work, and strong values. Guided by his motto, “The harder you work, the luckier you get,” Robbie proves that true success is built on perseverance, integrity, and family.

Sandra Lena Silverman

American Author

Sandra Lena Silverman is an author and Miami-based beauty and wellness advocate. In an effort to turn back the clock on aging, Sandra has tried every skincare product, treatment, procedure, and surgery. Now, she's eager to share her tried and true secrets for recapturing youth. Follow her on social: @SandraLenaSilverman. Erica Florentine is the New York Times bestselling author of Tremendous: The Life of a Comedy Savage. Erica spent more than a decade working in journalism, public relations, and corporate communications. Her work has appeared in Huffington Post, Bustle, Thought Catalog, and WebMD.

Sharran Srivatsaa

President of Real (NASDAQ: REAX)

Sharran Srivatsaa is the President of Real (NASDAQ: REAX), the world’s fastest-growing publicly traded real estate brokerage. A 4x Inc. 500 Entrepreneur with five successful exits, he scaled Teles Properties to $3.4 billion in sales before selling it to Douglas Elliman (NYSE: DOUG). As Chairman of Highland Prime and ARC Multifamily Group, Sharran focuses on private equity investments in service businesses and value-add multifamily projects. A former Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse banker, he’s also a sought-after keynote speaker, host of the top-10 podcast Business School, and creator of the 5am Club for Entrepreneurs. Sharran is an active angel investor, YPO member, and advisor to leading entrepreneurs and influencers, earning the nickname “The Navy Seal of Coaches.” He holds a bachelor’s in Computer Science from Luther College, an MBA with honors from Vanderbilt, and lives with his family in Orange County, California.