Jason Navallo's Blog, page 10
March 16, 2019
Don Bora – Co-Founder & Partner, Eight Bit Studios
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Don has been a professional software developer in Chicago since 1990, during which time he has had the great fortune to work at many types of companies, employing varied technologies including bio-informatics, artificial intelligence, and global investment banking, to name a few.
A few years ago, Don decided to give back to the Chicago community. He sought out opportunities to lend his experience to those who might benefit. He began mentoring at the Founder Institute, and then The Code Acade...
Bryan Papé – Founder & CEO, MiiR
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Having inherited his grandfather’s entrepreneurial spirit, it wasn’t until a life-or-death ski accident at the age of 20 when Bryan Papé fully realized his vision to begin building a legacy of generosity. That clarity, coupled with design opportunity in active lifestyle products, led to MiiR’s launch in 2010.
A Product to Project™ company committed to trackable giving, MiiR gives 3% of revenue to partner organizations with an aim to provide people with access to a better future. Every produc...
Alex Melen – Co-Founder, SmartSites
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Alex Melen is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and keynote speaker. He is the founder and CEO of web hosting company T35 Hosting (founded 1997) and advertising agency SmartSites (founded 2011). SmartSites now manages over $30 million/year in advertising spend and has six offices worldwide. SmartSites has been featured on the Inc. 5000 for three consecutive years as one of the fastest-growing digital agencies and Alex has been featured in Businessweek‘s “Top 25 Entrepreneurs”, Forbes, NPR...
Bruce Vaio – Founder & Managing Partner, Crescita Holdings LLC
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Bruce A. Vaio is a seasoned, multi-dimensional, executive leader skilled in operational and resource management, acquisitions and divestitures, land optimization, organizational strategy, and financial performance. He is a passionate expert and leader, owning extensive experience working in the building materials and aggregate mining industries. Bruce holds a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in history from the University of Denver and a master’s degree in business adminis...
March 13, 2019
Bo Brustkern – Co-Founder & CEO, LendIt Fintech
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Bo Brustkern is co-founder and CEO of LendIt Fintech, the world’s largest event series that provides context to the rapidly-changing universe of technology’s impact on financial services.
For over 20 years, Mr. Brustkern has set himself apart as a leader in understanding, funding, and leading cutting-edge developments in fintech and financial services. Mr. Brustkern’s experience includes private equity, venture capital, fixed income, asset management, and investment research. In addition to...
March 12, 2019
Jamie Butterworth – Managing Partner & CEO, Studio III Marketing
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Jamie Butterworth is managing partner and CEO at Studio III Marketing, a creative marketing agency based in Los Angeles, California. Jamie’s background includes everything from crop farming and beekeeping to offset printing and typography, all learned through working in the trenches of these professions. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, where he currently resides with his wife, three children, and two dogs. He is an avid sports fan, and loves to play soccer and golf as much as his busy...
Kevin Reilly – Owner & President, Vallejo Admirals
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Kevin Reilly is the owner and president of the Vallejo Admirals, an independent professional baseball team based in Vallejo, California. Kevin grew up in Garden City, Long Island, and has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley. He started his career at software companies, providing systems to large scale IBM computers as a marketing rep. In 1988, he started his own software firm and operated it until 2002, when he sold a portion and shut down the other. He owned a small portfolio...
March 11, 2019
Ben McKean – Founder & CEO, Hungryroot
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Ben McKean is the founder and CEO of Hungryroot, a direct-to-consumer brand of healthy, easy-to-make foods. Hungryroot offers close to 100 food products ranging from plant-based pastas and clean-ingredient sauces to delicious proteins and wholesome desserts. Prior to Hungryroot, Ben was a vice president and general manager at Groupon, overseeing their food and beverage business. Ben came to Groupon through the acquisition of Savored, which he founded in 2009. Savored was the nation’s leading...
Candice Lu – Founding Partner, OnPrem
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Candice Lu is one of OnPrem’s founding partners. She has worked in the media and entertainment industry for nearly 20 years, 15 of which have been dedicated to management and IT consulting. Since joining OnPrem, she has focused on projects related to process, strategy, and organization.
Media and entertainment has been the common thread through Candice’s career, which she began in the creative side of the industry, working in talent agency, production and marketing while completing her under...
Candice Lu – Partner, OnPrem
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Candice Lu is one of OnPrem’s founding partners. She has worked in the media and entertainment industry for nearly 20 years, 15 of which have been dedicated to management and IT consulting. Since joining OnPrem, she has focused on projects related to process, strategy, and organization.
Media and entertainment has been the common thread through Candice’s career, which she began in the creative side of the industry, working in talent agency, production and marketing while completing her under...
