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Dana Light - Chief Marketing Officer - RIZZ Dec 19, 2025

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Dana Light is a seasoned marketing executive and current Chief Marketing Officer at RIZZ, where she leads the company’s strategic marketing, research, and brand initiatives to grow visibility and customer engagement. She brings deep experience in data-driven marketing, research, and brand development from previous roles including Director of Marketing and Research at WAY Capital, Inc. and VP of Marketing and Research at George Smith Partners (GSP). Dana’s career spans a range of industries, where she’s focused on turning insights into impactful growth strategies and elevating market presence through smart, measurable campaigns.

⁠Menaka Gopinath⁠ - Chief Marketing Officer - Project Management Institute⁠ (PMI), Dec 19, 2025

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Menaka Gopinath is the Chief Marketing Officer at the Project Management Institute (PMI), where she leads global brand, communications, and marketing strategy with a focus on customer-centric growth and storytelling. She has built a distinguished career guiding Fortune 100 brands including The Coca-Cola Company, Apple, Nike, Uber, Procter & Gamble, and Meta, leveraging advanced analytics and integrated cross-channel programs to drive impact. Prior to PMI, Menaka served as President and COO of sustainable fashion brand Graf Lantz and led the Social Media Exchange practice at Ipsos, scaling it significantly. She is passionate about purpose-driven business and diversity in the industry and serves on the Board of Mentors for Monday Night Mentorship. Menaka holds a BA in Economics and Communications from New York University and an MBA in Finance from the University of San Francisco.

Jimmy Hutcheson - CEO - SPIN Dec 18, 2025

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Jimmy Hutcheson is a media entrepreneur and executive known for leading iconic and digital media ventures. He is the CEO of SPIN (formerly SPIN Magazine) and the CEO of Next Management Partners, a media and tech investment firm in Los Angeles. Jimmy founded and grew Hutch Media (acquired by Zealot Networks), a digital publishing company acquired in 2015 by the founders of Maker Studios Inc (Acquired by Disney), and has partnered with major industry leaders on digital media, syndication, and revenue strategy. Across his career, he’s built and scaled media businesses, led strategic growth initiatives, and forged partnerships with brands like Condé Nast, AOL, and Scripps Networks. He’s also a frequent speaker on media, strategy, and digital transformation.

Haydn Fleming - Chief Marketing Officer - 2POINT Dec 17, 2025

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Haydn Fleming is a marketing leader and currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer at 2POINT, a full-service digital agency specializing in branding, digital strategy, and social marketing. He also hosts Marketing Minds with Haydn Fleming, a podcast that explores key topics and insights in the marketing world with industry experts.

⁠Faisal Mushtaq⁠ - technology executive, entrepreneur, angel investor - Founder & CEO of ⁠TechCon Global⁠ Dec 17, 2025

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Faisal Mushtaq is a technology executive, entrepreneur, angel investor, and founder best known as the Founder & CEO of TechCon Global, the organization behind TechCon SoCal — a fast-growing innovation and investment conference in San Diego that connects entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and tech leaders.He has over 20 years of leadership experience in tech, including senior roles in digital transformation, product scaling, and global R&D for major companies. Before founding TechCon, he served in executive positions such as CTO at Sleep Number Corporation (leading innovation and AI-based platforms) and held leadership roles in cloud, DevOps, and tech strategy for global firms.

Duke Stump - Chief Brand Officer - Tractor Beverage Co Dec 16, 2025

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Duke Stump is the Chief Brand Officer at Tractor Beverage Co. , where he leads the evolution of the brand and drives creative strategy at the intersection of purpose, culture, and sustainability. With experience from major consumer brands and a track record of pushing boundaries in marketing and storytelling, Duke is focused on amplifying Tractor’s mission of organic, regenerative impact and connecting deeply with consumers through authentic brand experiences.

Ali Cox, OLY is the founder of Noble West Dec 16, 2025

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Ali Cox, OLY is the founder of Noble West, where she works on building culturally relevant, performance-driven brand ideas in the world of Big Ag. With a background that blends strategy, creativity, and execution, Ali focuses on helping brands connect authentically with audiences while delivering measurable impact. She’s known for her sharp perspective, collaborative style, and ability to turn insight into work that travels.

Charlie Parker - CMO - Keiser University Dec 16, 2025

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Charles Parker is a higher-education leader at Keiser University, where he focuses on student success, career-driven education, and preparing graduates for today’s evolving workforce. With experience navigating the intersection of academics, industry needs, and innovation, Charles is passionate about helping students turn education into real-world opportunity. His work reflects Keiser’s mission of practical, hands-on learning and outcomes-focused education.

Luke Lashley - Founder - Departure Dec 16, 2025

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Luke Lashley is a creative entrepreneur and executive producer who founded Departure, a company designed to streamline how agencies and production teams find and match with directors and photographers for creative projects. Under his leadership, Departure has grown into one of the largest direct sources of creative talent, helping agencies quickly identify directors who fit their specific briefs and maximize production budgets — especially in the sub‑$500K range. Before starting Departure, Luke served as a managing partner and executive producer at BL&S and has extensive experience as a director and editor in media production.

Vince Wang - Chief Marketing Officer - Mustard Love Dec 09, 2025

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Vince W. is the Chief Marketing Officer at Mustard Love, a platform that helps restaurants connect with local influencers and drive measurable ROI from influencer marketing campaigns. He brings deep experience in data-driven marketing and performance strategy, shaped by roles spanning analytics, marketplace growth, and startup leadership. Vince’s approach focuses on turning social influence into real business outcomes — especially for local businesses navigating modern digital marketing. He’s been featured on marketing podcasts like We Built This Brand discussing the evolving landscape of influencer marketing.

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