I am here to leverage my knowledge and insights to assist individuals and businesses in navigating the challenges associated with starting and growing ventures. While I may not own a business myself, I have observed common mistakes made by both startups and established giants. I don't claim to know more than anyone else, but I believe I can contribute valuable perspectives to help others avoid pitfalls. Background: Growing up with a father who is a psychiatrist has provided me with a unique understanding of human psychology. I've learned that sometimes, all it takes is a glimmer of hope to make a significant impact. While I can't guarantee transformative changes, I am confident in my ability to make a positive difference, even if it's a small one. Insights: Starting a new business is undoubtedly challenging. Beyond the logistics of establishing a venture, the real difficulty lies in convincing consumers that your products or services are worth their time and investment. This is where I believe I can contribute. Convincing consumers, even when they may not perceive an immediate need, requires a nuanced approach that considers psychological factors. Value Proposition: I understand the importance of time, both for business owners and consumers. By offering insights into consumer psychology and sharing strategies to effectively communicate the value of products and services, I aim to assist businesses in building meaningful connections with their target audience. I may not have all the answers, but I am eager to contribute my perspective and potentially make a positive impact on the journey of those looking to establish or grow their businesses.

Chris Neary is a Brand Strategist. He owns and operates FRANK Advertising Agency in Vancouver Canada. Chris works with companies to create strong brands and helps them translate those brands into meaningful experiences for customers.

I believe entrepreneurs are born to change our world. I empower entrepreneurs to bring this unique value to the world by uncovering what drives everything they do. Founder - three lean startups; CrowdCause, Givily, Didgi

Founder of Nine Connections, Startup, EIR & Mentor at several accelerators, Social Media, Content Marketing, Social Business, Funding, Lean, Concepting, Business Development.

PhD in computer science who provides tech advice on software development and coaching on the Business Model Canvas. I've built leading edge software and mobile apps, and spent hundreds of hours with clients improving their ideas.

10 years a entrepreneur. Founder and MD of multi-award winning and international What's On 4. Founder and trustee of the Children's Activities Association.

Co-founder and CTO of Vigience. Specialities include Enterprise Application Integration and Cloud Computing. Long-term (17yr) resident of Tokyo hailing originally from the UK. I love hard problems, getting to the core of concepts, and using technology in novel ways to deliver value. I like Lean and am an advocate of removing excuses and just getting on with the job (to learn more about the validity of the hypothesis)!

Founder of GearSprout (iOS and Mac Apps & Games) / Owner at TuneTransfers (Multimedia Video & Audio Conversion) Over seven years of startup business experience from multimedia conversion services to iOS development and product launches - Over 1.5 million mobile app downloads worldwide

Creative, honest Life and Advice Coach. Real life and career issues handled with honest real-life advice.

My area of specialization is in Epistemology with a concentration in Metaphysics. I teach Critical Thinking, Logic and have taught Business Ethics as well as a variety of other ethics related courses.