Meet Our Speakers

Dan T. Cathy
Founding Attorney
Dan T. Cathy

Chairman of Chick-fil-A

Visionary Behind Trilith

Dan is a servant leader whose commitment to stewardship, innovation, and human flourishing has shaped Chick-fil-A and built communities where creativity and purpose thrive.

Lisa Lia

Jeremy Anderson

Professional Speaker

Author & Philanthropist

Jeremy is a globally renowned speaker whose message on Occupational Integrity challenges people and organizations to lead with excellence, purpose, and impact in every space they occupy.

Jeremy Anderson
Lisa Lia
Danielle Laughlin

Danielle Laughlin

CEO SAGE Business Counsel

Visionary Behind Capital & Culture Summit

Danielle helps entrepreneurs protect, scale, and transition their companies with clarity, while leading the vision behind Capital & Culture Summit and its focus on stewardship, growth, and legacy.

Legal Operations Manager

Verne Harnish

Founder of EO & CEO of Scaling Up

Verne is a globally recognized author and entrepreneur who has spent four decades helping companies scale, shaping business leaders through EO, Scaling Up, and executive education.

Verne Harnish
Harry LaRosiliere

Harry LaRosiliere

Senior Vice President at UBS & Former Mayor

Harry advises entrepreneurs and families on building and transferring wealth, while bringing decades of leadership across finance, business, and public service to create lasting prosperity.

Dr. Maxine Cain

Founder & CEO of STEM Atlanta

Dr. Cain is a nationally recognized STEM leader, workforce innovation strategist, and ecosystem architect helping expand access to future-focused education and career pathways while guiding organizations through emerging technology, AI strategy, and workforce transformation.

Verne Harnish
Harry LaRosiliere

Robert the Robot

AI Humanoid Financial Advisor by RB Labs

Robert is a Swiss-developed AI humanoid created by RB Labs to make complex financial information more accessible through natural conversation, offering a tangible look at how AI, robotics, and responsible innovation are shaping the future.

Adam Swerdlow

Founder of Alpine Consulting

Former COO of The Chosen

Adam helps growth-stage companies scale with stronger systems and strategy, drawing on his experience building The Chosen into a $100M+ organization.

Adam Swerdlow
James Tusty

James Tusty

Co-Owner & Co-Filmmaker of Sky Films Inc.

James is a lifelong filmmaker and entrepreneur who has built companies, advised organizations, and produced documentaries that inform, uplift, and inspire audiences through powerful stories with lasting cultural impact.

David Simnick

CEO & Co-Founder of Soapbox

Entrepreneur, Investor & Board Member

David builds mission-driven companies that scale, combining consumer brand growth with social impact. Through Soapbox, he has helped reach major retailers nationwide while donating millions of bars of soap through global partnerships.

David Simnick

LaRonda Sutton

Founder of Lily-Black Entertainment

LaRonda bridges entertainment, business, and economic development, creating strategic opportunities across film, television, music, and entrepreneurship while helping talent and ideas move from concept to marketplace.

LaRonda Sutton
Josh Sweeney

Josh Sweeney

Founder & President of FounderScale

Josh helps founder-led companies scale revenue intentionally, equipping leaders with practical strategies to align sales and marketing, set measurable goals, and achieve predictable growth.

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