Lea is a game analyst for the Minnesota Lynx and a television sideline reporter for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Bally Sports North. She also covers Minnesota state high school basketball tournaments. As a motivational speaker, Lea challenges athletes, coaches, and business professionals to rethink winning at all costs. Lea founded Rethink the Win in 2015 to help preserve a healthy environment for athletes to thrive in. Lea played basketball for the University of Minnesota before launching her sports journalism career. Lea is the only Minnesotan to sit on the Board for Bell Bank and was also named to the 2023 Twin Cities Business 100 list.

Darin Lynch is the Founder and CEO of Irish Titan, an award-winning ecommerce agency. Darin brings 25 years of experience leading Fortune 100 financial firms to national retailers to start-up and early stage companies. Darin has been honored as a 40 Under 40 winner, one of the Real Power 50, and is a member of the Federal Reserve Board Small Business Council. Darin is a former presidential candidate (and likely a future candidate too). He also bought Clint Eastwood a beer in 1994. But both of those stories are better shared in person.

As the Director of Marketing at Salon Innovations, my passion lies in executing comprehensive marketing strategies across platforms to drive success. I am known for consistency and loyalty and I am dedicated to developing myself, as well as my team. I thrive on the challenge of launching new products and understanding the entirety of the product lifecycle from ideation and beyond. Outside of work, I enjoy the outdoors and spending time with my family and friends.

Michael Anderson is the CEO of Etail Solutions, bringing over twenty-five years of experience in ecommerce and business software. Known for his creative problem-solving skills, Michael excels at identifying overarching strategies while addressing detailed, specific challenges. His strategic insights and innovative approach have played a key role in helping clients achieve significant growth. With this leadership, and the dedication and hard work by the Etail team, Etail Solutions has become a trusted partner for businesses looking to streamline and scale their digital commerce operations. Michael is passionate about combining technology and strategy to drive growth and profits for Etail’s customers, which continues to push Etail to solve leading edge problems for growing D2C businesses.

Director of Digital Strategy at Schmitt Music | Enthusiastic Teacher and Percussionist | Lifelong Learner I'm passionate about enhancing digital success and creating seamless online experiences. With a robust background in E-commerce, Web Design, and a strong foundation in Music Performance and Education, I blend creativity, discipline, and analytics to deliver impactful results, especially to the music industry. Recently, I’ve led the launch of the new SchmittMusic.com website, a project that reflects my commitment to enhancing user experiences and driving online growth for a beloved music brand. What I bring to the table: - Digital Strategy Leadership: As the Director of Digital Strategy at Schmitt Music, I lead the charge in shaping our online presence and driving growth. My role involves developing innovative processes, implementing cutting-edge software, and crafting data-driven campaign strategies. I focus on understanding consumer behavior, optimizing user experience, and enhancing website performance, all while maintaining a strong emphasis on SEO, compelling copywriting, and future AI search trends. My goal is to build lasting customer relationships and drive retention. - Creative Vision with Percussive Precision: My experience as a music educator and performer has uniquely positioned me to understand and connect with my customers. As a former music teacher, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the dedication and discipline required in both learning and teaching music. This background enables me to approach digital strategy with a keen awareness of the needs and desires of our audience, particularly in the music industry. Whether it's crafting content that resonates with musicians or creating user experiences that harmonize with their expectations, my insights from the world of music education guide my approach to every project. - Educational Foundation: I hold a Master’s degree in Web Design and Communication and a Bachelor’s in Music Education and Percussion Performance from the University of Florida. This diverse educational background enables me to approach challenges with a well-rounded perspective and deliver innovative solutions. - Commitment to Continuous Learning: Staying ahead in the fast-evolving digital landscape is essential to my work. I'm currently working on a few professional certificates to ensure I remain at the forefront of industry trends. Additionally, I’m expanding my horizons by learning French through Alliance Française, reflecting my dedication to lifelong learning.

Digital content leader working to navigate the balance between journalism and storytelling with business needs and revenue opportunities in the ever-changing local media landscape.

We are revolutionizing the local food system - big changes coming! Our primary focus is to enable the regional food system to compete with big ag and grocery. We enable independent, direct to consumer farmers and food makers to build viable businesses and sustainable lifestyles. Each farm is provided their own e-commerce storefront, but all independent businesses are integrated on the back end with cold storage, order picking, delivery and more. Based on preliminary results, our platform will increase each new farmers’ average customer revenue by over 500%, creating a path to financial sustainability for those raising food for our community. In addition, our non-profit foundation supports the farmers while providing healthy food to those who are food insecure.

John is a growth oriented omnichannel leader with over 20-years of experience driving revenue and loyalty across CPG and FMCG brands. He is passionate about building highly effective teams, leveraging technology to bridge the brand/fan gap, and crafting compelling content and experience strategies. John believes in progress through empathy and follows a servant leadership approach. His industry experience includes roles with Hallmark Cards, Jack Link's Protein Snacks, and Black Rifle Coffee.

Experienced Creative Director, Writer and Entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Brand Development, Copywriting, Business Strategy, Event Management, Wakesurfing, Creative Direction, New Business Development and all things Cycling & Triathlon. Strong creative professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Corporate Communications (minors in Art History + Film/Photo) from Ithaca College.

After struggling with eczema her entire life, Sabrina created a line of products so people, like her, could experience luxurious, spa-quality products without the risk of side effects and irritation caused by many commercially available products and over-the-counter treatments. In 2015 Sabrina founded SJC Body Love – a line of hand-crafted skincare made with simple, clean, indulgent ingredients and a lot of TLC. SJC Body Love is proud to donate 2% of sales to organizations in Child Welfare helping children and their families better their lives and community.

Nature's Syrup is a hair and skin care brand that brings care and understanding to textured hair. Our products are safe and effective and inspired by my own experience of embracing the hair that grows out of my scalp.

Kobi Co. Is a candle and wellness brand crafted by and for people who love self-care. We're the ultimate intersection of scent, sound & self-care. Each of our candles with a curated playlist to help set your vibe. Tasha Harris is a cofounder of Kobi Co., a Black-owned luxury candle company that pairs each original fragrance with a curated playlist that turns a simple self care moment into a whole entire vibe. Kobi Co. is a mother-daughter team that started out as a self care practice for 17-year-old Kobi. Since then they’ve grown from self care “hobby” to a multiple 6-figure company, awarded Minnesota's Best Corporate Activity, whose candles, bath bombs, and mists are can be found in Minneapolis’ coolest retail spots, including MartinPatrick3, Patina, and Electric Fetus.