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.

Feedonomics is changing the way we optimize feeds. It can be difficult to optimize hundreds or even thousands of products, listings or job postings. Now you can make bulk changes to any aspect of your data feed. Customize and send your products, listings or jobs to any of your media partners or marketplaces that important to you and your business. Getting your listings in front of the right audience has never been easier.

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.

I'm a quick learner, and problem solver, that loves a fast-paced environment. Always up for a challenge and want to GSD. My outgoing, driven, and goal-oriented personality helps me accomplish my objectives. Holding myself to a high standard allows me to always excel and do every job to the best of my ability. No matter how big or small a project or task is it should have all the attention and detail it deserves. Communicating and empowering those involved with the right information and resources is the key to making things successful.

Erika has 15 years of corporate marketing and merchandising experience with top Fortune 500 companies in retail. She also has experience running all marketing initiatives for a start up Bath & Beauty online retailer + wholesaler. She specializes in strategic planning and execution of omni-channel strategic marketing plans. She uses her customer focused and data driven mindset, as well as her creative eye, in decision making. Erika is driven by relationships and collaboration and has years of cross functional team experience and Vendor Management, as well as experience building, managing and developing her own team. Erika is also passionate about personal growth and well being and is a Certified Transformational Life Coach and Yoga Teacher.

Experienced Founder with 8 years experience driving growth through innovation and solution development in the Finance and FinTech industries.

"Experienced sales and marketing leader with a +20-year track record of success driving significant levels of revenue growth and market adoption for leading technology organizations. Recognized throughout career as an engaged leader, superior team-builder, and persuasive presenter able to build profitable long-term relationships with CXO-level decision-makers. Passionate about inspiring sales team excellence and building winning cultures characterized by extremely high levels of motivation, morale, goal orientation, and revenue production. "

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.

I am a visionary technology leader and entrepreneur with over 26 years of experience in architecting innovative solutions and managing high-impact projects. My expertise lies at the intersection of technology architecture, product management, and the application of cutting-edge technologies. With a rich background in automating processes, integrating diverse systems, and crafting reusable services, my passion for technology has been the backbone of my career.

Shopify Plus helps people achieve independence by making it easier to start, run, and grow a business. We believe the future of commerce has more voices, not fewer, so we’re reducing the barriers to business ownership to make commerce better for everyone.

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.

Jack is Founding Farmer at TC.Farm, Executive Director at TC Feeds Foundation, Board Member at Greener Pastures, and Member at Minnesota Organic Advisory Task Force. Safe to say he's a busy farmer. 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.

Michael Haswell is Vice President, Global Partnerships at Auctane, which operates multiple shipping platforms, including ShipStation. Prior to Auctane, he established the partnerships function and built out an ecosystem of agencies, technology partners and platforms at Narvar, a late-stage retail SaaS startup. Michael joined Narvar from Google, where he served as Director, Global Business Development for more than a decade, partnering with the retail ecosystem to enable richer, more immersive consumer shopping experiences across Google and YouTube. He joined Google in 2010 as part of its acquisition of virtual goods monetization company, Jambool, where he served as Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs. Prior to Jambool, Michael spent nearly a decade at Yahoo! in senior legal and business development roles, focused on search, shopping, local and travel.

Elliott Ramirez is Account Executive at Klaviyo

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.

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.

"I started Larissa Loden with one simple idea: that you can look good, feel good, and do good all at the same time - without breaking your budget. It started as a middle school art teacher’s side hustle, and has morphed into a dream-come-true small business. I’m a woman, mother, and artist who finds inspiration everywhere. My favorite work comes from simply playing in the studio or with my kids, with no agenda. It’s my form of meditation. Being an entrepreneur is a wild ride. So much so, that my friend and I started a podcast about it. We share stories about the highest highs and lowest lows of running a business and maintaining our mental health in the process."

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.

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.