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John is a strategic thinker and business builder who loves to reimagine what is possible with smart people who are not afraid of the future. He has the ability to visualize voids in the market and then define a people, product, process, and position approach to creating a brand where that void once existed.

Obsessions: Research, Content, Ideas & Packaging

Superpowers: Dyslexia, Memory & Movie Quotes

Quote: “Perfection is a myth, but the path to perfection is divinity” – Raymond John Siefert (my dad)

Bob analyzes business innovation, cloud technology, leadership, corporate strategy, and the global digital economy. He’s the founder of Cloud Wars, was recruited by and worked for Larry Ellison, and shares his thinking via daily videos, daily articles, newsletters, and podcasts.

Obsessions: Gratitude, Wonder, and living joyfully and fearlessly

Superpowers: Building seawalls and decks on Lake Erie

Quote: “A man’s reach must exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for?”

Jose is an experienced development leader with 20+ years building solutions in the online media and events services industry.

Obsessions: Web Technologies, Data, Research

Superpowers: Persistence, Patience, Adaptability

Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

Throughout his 25-year career, John has advised some of the world’s most recognized brands – Google, Amazon Business, AbbVie, T. Rowe Price and SAP Concur – architecting RevOps strategies, designing and implementing supporting technologies and educating teams on the value of having data strategies and being data-driven. His unique “practitioner perspective” enables his strongest skill – translating strategy into tactical execution to ensure maximum success across the organizations for which he’s worked with and advised.

Obsessions: Clean data, driving meaningful audience engagement and delivering intuitive strategies that enable success.

Superpowers: Determination, Confidence, Passion for Process

Quote: “Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” – Napolean Hill

Danielle specializes in operationalizing processes, executing at scale and analyzing performance to drive better business outcomes. She brings 20+ years of expertise developing brand, content and event programs that scale businesses in health & nutrition, telecommunications, healthcare and self-storage.

Obsessions: Organization, Collaboration, Creation

Superpowers: Random trivia, Sarcasm & All things pop-culture

Quote: “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Aaron is a tech, data and content leader who specializes in delivering insights that help people and businesses make crucial decisions. He analyzes market trends and puts complicated technologies into context so people can make actionable plans that solve tough problems.

Obsessions: Learning, Connecting, Analyzing What’s Next

Superpowers: Family, The Beard, Authenticity

Quote: “Stay patient and trust your journey.”

Tom Smith is an agile marketer who has worked for diverse brands and teams over the course of a career that began in journalism and evolved to include web analytics, SEO, performance marketing, demand gen, email marketing, digital marketing and A/B testing. Prior to joining Acceleration Economy and Dynamic Communities, he spent more than seven years at Oracle helping to drive new initiatives for Oracle’s corporate website.

Obsessions: Data-driven marketing; summertime recreational activities on land and water

Superpowers: Evolving in response to changing business conditions, with no regrets about the way things used to be

Quote: “When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt.” Henry J. Kaiser.

 

Bridget is a content creator and community builder. She’s spent her entire professional career empowering community through business intelligence tools, educational content, engaging events & bold altruism.

Obsessions: Coffee, red wine, gardening, DIY projects, Yoga, great conversations, traveling, and warm sunny days preferably at the beach

Superpowers: adaptability, positivity and relatability

Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Shera is a human resources and business support professional who is a precision executor and relationship builder. She leads all things people and culture, striving to keep us all connected.

Obsessions: Facilitating Connections, Organizing Chaos, Individualization & Thoughtful Decisiveness

Superpowers: Midwest Winter Survivor, Master Multitasker, Country Music Genie

Quote: “If Plan A didn’t work, don’t worry, the alphabet has 25 more letters.”

Tristan is a critical thinker who has a passion for people and relationship building. He has extensive experience in customer advocacy with a gift for turning around experiences with his positive attitude. He loves to learn and has dabbled in accounting, marketing, and sales to help curb his learning appetite.

Obsessions: Learning, communication, and efficiency

Superpowers: Detail oriented, resilience, and kindness

Quote: “It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” – Batman

Jim is a passionate, energetic, upbeat customer service manager who loves working with people. His background in teaching and desire to build relationships drive him to bring out the best in himself and others.

Obsessions: Communication, teamwork, and the Philadelphia Eagles

Superpowers: Positivity, enthusiasm, and shredding a dance floor

Quote: “Be curious, not judgmental” – Walt Whitman

Jennifer is a passionate and motivated Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) with more than 15 years’ experience in conference, meeting, and event management. She is highly skilled in Event Design with a complete understanding of logistics, on-site production, room block management, contract negotiation, the food and beverage industry and digital platforms. Recognized as a Top Performer Jennifer is a diplomatic communicator providing superior customer care, professionalism and integrity to VIP sponsors and clients.
Obsessions: The beach, the ocean, a lake and any boat…along with a beautiful sunset and a flute filled with bubbly.

Superpowers: Making the best of any situation. Celebrating every life milestone

Quote: “Do or Do not…there is no Try” Yoda

Ramin is a meticulous, analytical, and results-driven performance marketing manager. Proven track record of managing marketing campaigns to drive improved audience engagement, brand visibility and conversions. Out-of-the-box thinker committed to adapting brands and advertising strategies for business development.

Obsessions: Music, Sushi, Sunset

Superpowers: Extrovert, Creative, Enthusiastic, Inquisitive

Quote: “A goal without a plan is just a wish”

 

Tom is an accomplished developer with 15+ years creating intuitive and engaging websites in the events and services industry.

Grasping a deep understanding of a project’s goals while delivering a seamless user experience for visitors.

Obsessions: Emerging technologies, Design, Simplicity, Consistency

Superpowers: Adaptability, Loyalty, Finding Adventure, Making great BBQ

Quote: “You shouldn’t do things differently just because they’re different. They need to be… better.” Elon Musk

Vinita is a Finance professional with expertise in transforming accounting processes in startup businesses and enforcing internal controls, policies and procedures. She has a proven ability to identify business opportunities and use financial expertise to achieve process efficiencies. She has experience in partnering and influencing cross-functional and remote teams.

Obsessions: Sustainability, Work-life balance, being organized

Superpowers: Empathy, Persistence and Ruthless Prioritization

Quote: “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”

Abbey takes pride in creating long-lasting strategic partnerships! She listens and understands the needs of her clients and loves to be an extension of their team.

A native of San Francisco, she brings over 20 years of multi-faceted sales experience in online media, digital and live events. As Abbey would say, “Events are like a party – everyone’s invited!”

Obsessions: Family, travel, gnomes, and getting things done! (My middle name is “Chop-Chop”)

Superpowers: Ability to make a change, serious multi-tasker, and flourisher

Quote: “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” – Maya Angelou