Andy Freed is the CEO of Virtual, Inc., a strategic consulting, marketing, and professional services firm that

supports mission-driven organizations facing multi-dimensional challenges in technology, healthcare, financial services, and life sciences. These include membership groups that unite some of the world’s largest

brands — like Microsoft, Meta, and Google — to collaborate on shared industry goals. Virtual has been

recognized as a best place to work, guided by integrity, collaboration, and client-first values.

With more than 30 years of experience leading organizations through growth and transformation, Andy

knows that the best leaders succeed through clear, compelling communication. He has a rare gift for crafting

stories and messages that resonate deeply, sparking action, inspiring alignment, and elevating performance — whether he’s uniting global coalitions, coaching CEOs, or building high-performing teams.

Andy is even more fanatical about communicating to inspire than he is about Bruce Springsteen (and that’s saying a lot) — it’s his life’s work. From keynote performances to small-group strategy sessions, he brings energy, clarity, and intention to every interaction. Andy’s passion for leadership communication shines through not only in his professional work but also extends to his deep commitment to community engagement. He chairs the boards of MelroseWakefieldHealthcare and Friends of Harvard Water Polo and serves on the boards of Tufts Medicine, Harvard Club of Boston and the Sustainable Media Center. He’s also a former Chair of the Harvard Varsity Club and served on the board of the Massachusetts Hospital Association.

Greg Hawks is a keynote speaker, author, and corporate culture specialist who challenges leaders and teams to Act Like an Owner. For more than 25 years, he has partnered with organizations across the country to reshape culture, deepen trust, and activate ownership mindsets. Earlier in his career, Greg spent a decade as Executive Director of a nonprofit, leading teams through complex challenges and building environments where people contributed their best. That experience became the foundation for his work with companies of every size, from ESOPs and credit unions to Fortune 500 corporations and national associations.

In his upcoming book, Act Like an Owner: Five Unlocks for

Creating Culture People Love and Results Leaders Need, Greg introduces vivid metaphors and frameworks such as

Owners, Renters, Vandals, the Five Unlocks, and the 3D Plan for designing culture intentionally. Known for his energetic presence, distinctive language, and practical strategies, Greg equips executives and employees alike to re-engage, increase accountability, and spark growth. Today, his work transforms workplaces into ecosystems where an ownership culture becomes the competitive advantage.

ChristoffelSneijdersis an MCC coach, behavioral expert, and creator of the 3 Brains Intelligence Theory—an approach that integrates neuroscience, coaching, and emotional intelligence by aligning the Head, Heart, and Gut. He has trained over 12,000 people in 33 countries and speaks on leadership, trauma, burnout, and personal transformation from a deeply embodied, science-based perspective.

Atiba de Souza is an author, entrepreneur, and relationship mentor who helps leaders break free from burnout and build teams that take ownership. He wrote The Delegation Trap: It’s Not Them, It’s You, a story-driven guide teaching leaders how to let go of every task and get results that shine. With 25+ years running gyms, bakeries, and food service companies and coaching National Championship youth football teams, he knows firsthand what it takes to turn average performance into excellence. His mission is simple: transform overwhelmed bosses into confident leaders of teams that thrive, even when they’re not in the room.

Ty Givens

Ty Givens is the Founder of CX Collective and a trusted partner to brands that want their customer experience to be a competitive edge. She’s known for turning messy operations into scalable, human-centered programs that drive loyalty and growth.

Julie Colombino-Billingham

In the wake of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake Julie left behind everything she knew to answer an impossible call. What she found was heartbreak and a new beginning. Her book From Loss to Legacy, tells the remarkable true story of how compassion, courage, and creativity built a fashion brand from the rubble, proving that hope and dignity can outlast disaster.

She is the founder of Deux Mains, a fair trade fashion company in Haiti creating sustainable jobs and lasting impact. Julie is a humanitarian entrepreneurand her company, Deux Mains haspartnered with Nordstrom, the United Nations, and Eileen Fisher. A former aid worker, she is recognized internationally for her innovative leadership and holds an MBA from Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business.

100% of the Profits from her book are being donated to REBUILD Globally, a non-profit organization she founded to provide programs for fighting poverty in Haiti.

Betsy Kauffman is a globally recognized executive leadership coach and organizational agility consultant with over 25 years of experience transforming Fortune 500 leadership teams into high-performing, aligned powerhouses. As Founder and CEO of Cross Impact Coaching, she partners with CEOs and their executive teams—primarily in HealthTech and FinTech—to align strategy, execution, and team dynamics for lasting results. Her signature Leadership Alignment Lab blends executive coaching, proprietary 360 feedback, and strategic offsites to help C-suites turn vision into action. She also co-owns Kauffman & Co. Furniture, giving her a unique perspective on scaling and leading both service- and product-based businesses.

Andy Clark is the bestselling author and business

strategist behind The Whole PIE SystemTM, a framework that helps small business owners build companies that are more Profitable, Impactful, and Enjoyable.

With a background in business law and two decades of advising and running businesses, Andy saw firsthand that most entrepreneurs aren’t failing from lack of effort—they’re overwhelmed by complexity and constant firefighting. Determined to offer a better path, he

created a simple, practical system that helps owners get out of the weeds and lead with clarity and confidence. Andy has since worked with business owners across North America to streamline operations, strengthen teams, and create businesses that grow sustainably without burning them out. His philosophy is direct:

structure creates freedom, and small changes can unlock massive results. Known for making business feel achievable again, Andy gives overwhelmed founders the tools—and the belief—to reclaim their time, increase profit, and rediscover the joy in their work. When he’s not coaching entrepreneurs, he’s traveling between Canada and Costa Rica with his wife and four children.