John is a New York City-based serial entrepreneur/technologist/ mentor. His career is focused on the full expression of the development of products from idea to design, iteration, sourcing, logistics, and marketing. His work and investments support patented products/technologies that his companies own or products he helped create.

He is committed to the creation of sustainable products and growth. He focuses on team and brand building based on his process named The Trust Creation™.

His passion projects are:

• Director, Stop the Traffik USA (www.stopthetraffik.org)
We are systemically disrupting global human trafficking and modern slavery networks by building resilient communities.

• Women/Minority founded startups. 
He has an active commitment/portfolio with women and minority-owned startups as an angel investor, mentor, guide, and opportunity /networking /fulfillment of their brand promises.

Stephanie is a social entrepreneur and innovator based out of Brooklyn, NY and the Founder and Chief Growth Officer for RipplEffect — a strategy and marketing agency working alongside organizations committed to making an impact and using business as a catalyst for change, as well as RipplEffect Tech — a technology platform helping non-profits and charities launch fundraising campaigns digitally. She brings 13+ years of experience in emerging market economies and impact-driven landscapes to take early to mid-stage start-ups from ground zero to 8+ figures and transform non producing companies into multi-million dollar entities, all through the lens of Stewardship. She is an expert in brand strategy, charitable initiatives, sustainable certifications, and taking new brands to market while increasing profitability.

Aryuna has 5 years of experience in Finance and 4 years in Enterprise Sales, where she managed major accounts in Europe and Asia, including Fortune 500 companies and non-profits. She is a former Director of Strategic Partnerships at Starta Ventures.

Visual Artist and Competitive Martial Artist

Dan Felix is a video artist focused on creating awareness of the space between light and dark, human and inanimate. Relationships are articulated through visual communication. He is committed to connecting people and creating conversation through his art.