Matt Fifer is a former Walmart executive who spent nearly 13 years in store and club operations, people development, marketing, and international mergers and acquisitions. While at Walmart, he collaborated with brand teams and their agency partners to develop and execute plans for launching hundreds of new products and services. Matt left the company in 2005 to pursue what had been a lifelong dream of full time entrepreneurship, and has spent the past 17+ years launching more than a dozen successful companies. Since 2006 he has been a pioneer in the areas of shopper marketing and supplier development, possessing a real passion for helping consumer brands and the service and solution providers that make up the "supplier community" grow. Today, Matt owns (outright and in partnership) a growing number of companies that offer a complimentary suite of services to retailers, their suppliers, and to the service and solution providers that support them both. He also serves as a collaborator and adviser to startups, retailers, consumer product manufacturers, and the service and solution providers that support all 3.

Taormina oversees the daily operations, marketing, financials, and sales at Psi Health Solutions, Inc., the maker of Psi Bands (www.psibands.com). Romy created Psi Bands, a clinically-proven medical device for nausea relief, after suffering from terrible morning sickness during her pregnancies. While acupressure relieved her nausea, she found the existing products on the market to be lacking in both style and functionality. Psi Bands are sold nationally at major retailers. Romy and/or Psi Bands have appeared on/in Shark Tank, The Jeff Probst Show, Good Morning America, O-The Oprah Magazine, and Entrepreneur magazine, just to name a few. Romy is a Huggies MomInspired Awardee, FedEx #SupportSmallGrant Awardee, a Make Mine a Million $ Business Owner from Count Me In and American Express OPEN, a Trailblazer from Wells Fargo and the National Association of Women’s Business Owners, and a four-time recipient of the STEP grant.

Leading IT Strategy, E-commerce & Digital Transformation for Retail & Supply Chain Transformation Specialist; enhanced the return on investment, improved efficiency and productivity of retail and supply chain operations slashed cost from SR 17Mn for FY 2014-15 Slashed cost up to SR 15 million through process optimization & implementation of Oracle Retail Warehouse Management System in 3 RDCs (Regional Distribution Centres) at KSA Exposure in leading large scale Enterprise Applications (Oracle Retail, eBusiness Suite & SAP R/3) & IT Infrastructure Efficient organizer, motivator, team player and a decisive leader with proven skills and capability to motivate teams to excel and win with large team size of 300+ members

I help entrepreneurs, startups, & established brands develop & implement global growth strategies that unlock sales & profit opportunities in the DTC, B2C, & B2B space. Together we'll create an action plan that leverages sales, marketing, & supply chain (3PL) best practices that will get your physical/digital products prominently featured, sold, & delivered to the home of your ideal customer. My expertise comes from 15+ years of real-world experience, gained from rolling up my sleeves & figuring out what works and what doesn't. I use what I've learned to guide you in implementing best practices that impact your top and bottom-line results. I enjoy teaching others how to leverage what I've learned while avoiding my mistakes. I've done this for 100s of products sold DTC and those sold via Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Carrefour, Costco, Dixons, Fnac, Shopify, Target, Walmart, & many other resellers & distributors in North America, EMEA, & APAC.

Founder of 522envy.com, a young contemporary online boutique based in Chicago. Small business blogger at KristiMeansBusiness.com. Passionate about supporting mom-and-pop businesses and new entrepreneurs. Nerdy about retail, e-commerce, and social media. Got questions about opening up your own boutique? Let's chat!

VP of Corporate Strategy @ global fashion brand with background in strategic planning, finance, and sales operations. Deep knowledge of US & Canadian markets.

Im TJ & I am the Host and Producer of Shark Tank Podcast and a contributor for Entrepreneur.com I have interviewed over 125 of the most successful Sharks from the TV show, in addition to Kevin O'Leary, Lori Greiner, Barbara Corcoran, Marcus Lemonis, etc. These sessions and the friendships that followed have helped me build an incredible network of resources. I also authored an Ebook called 'The Ultimate Guide to Getting On Shark Tank" due to the amount of information that isn't public knowledge that can help people navigate the process of applying for the show, and what comes after (aka the hard part) I consult business owners on everything from product development, capital raise, manufacturing, outsourcing, distribution, marketing, E-Commerce, and sales. There is NO ONE who knows more about Shark Tank, that is allowed to talk about it. So Lets talk about it.

Former Head of Shopper & Trade Marketing for companies like RB (Reckitt Benckiser), L'Oreal and GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), Global Clients Shopper Marketing Director at VMLYR (working on global accounts like Danone and The Coca-Cola Company)

JANUARY 2019- JULY 2022 - RETAIL LEASING CONSULTANT, ERIS PROPERTY GROUP UGUST 2022- MID JAN 2023 -RETAIL LEASING SPECIALIST, ANCORA GROUP MID JAN 2023 – END OCTOBER 2023 - LEASING MANAGER, HYPROP INVESTMENTS LIMITED FOR THE GLEN SHOPPING CENTRE NOVEMBER 2023 – CURRENT - FREELANCER (RETAIL)

Senior Marketing Director at Furlenco. Have been Head of Marketing at Great Learning and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. Previously worked at Dominos/Dunkin Donuts, Bharti Airtel, Tata Teleservices Ltd and Idea. With 16 years of experience, I have led strategic marketing initiatives across Telecom, Retail, Sports, Food and E-commerce industries. I have hands-on experience in Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing, Performance Marketing, New Product Development, Category Management, Consumer Insights, Analytics, Market Research and PR. I have planned and executed 360 degree campaigns covering TV, Print, OOH, Radio, PVR/Inox, BTL on-ground activation along with digital platforms like OTT, Social Media, Digital Channels, influencer marketing etc.

Dr. Antonio Cruz, DBA District Manager | Business Strategist | Leadership Coach With over 25 years of experience in the retail industry and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree, I specialize in empowering leaders, enhancing business strategy, and driving results. As a seasoned District Manager at The TJX Companies, Inc., I’ve developed a deep understanding of off-price retail, team development, and operational excellence. I’m passionate about helping others succeed and leverage my background to offer actionable insights in leadership, management, and organizational culture. Let’s work together to unlock your potential and elevate your business strategy.

Former EVP Merchandising and Marketing for regional supermarket chain. Experience in building brands, consumer insights, marketing strategy, pricing, promotion, e-commerce, loyalty marketing, and retail media.

Founder and CEO of 5 thriving companies across Latin America in mobility, tourism, top-up products, and healthcare. Passionate about marketing and innovative product development, I believe in the power of synergies and cross-selling. Driven by the desire to inspire and empower entrepreneurs, I'm dedicated to turning visions into reality and creating impactful value in every venture. Join me in transforming challenges into opportunities and crafting the future of business together.

My experience lies in the Mining, Defense, Engineering, Chemical, Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail industries, I bring with me all the knowledge I have gained from consulting and working on multiple projects both in the Public and Private sectors, both locally and abroad. Skilled in Supply Chain Management, Contract management, SLA draft and conclusion, Cash Flow Management, Operations Management, Warehousing and Distribution, Inbound and Outbound Logistics, Shipping, Supplier Performance, Customer and Supplier relationship management, Risk Assessment, Negotiation, Microsoft packages, Supplier Identification, Strategic Sourcing and more. A strong, focused, determined, hardworking and balanced professional with over 13 years of experience in establishing and managing Supply Chains.

Founder & CEO of a contracting company in the heart of Qatar, with experience in Retail, Trading & Contracting fields.

Business Consultant at LOGISTRATECH (Buenos Aires) and STERCK (Madrid). Industrial Eng. and MBA,+18 years of experience in Operational, Aviation, Consulting & Supply Chain field. I have worked with leading companies in various industries, such as Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 (Airports), Envases del Plata – EP Group (Unilever Aerosol category), Mas Vision – Grand Vision (Retail), Arcos Dorados (McDonalds), DirecTV (Communications), Price WaterhouseCoopers (Consulting), Coca-Cola (Mass Cons), and DAPSA (Oil & Gas). These experiences have given me a solid practical and theoretical foundation to tackle any challenge in the field.

• New Business Incubation, Brand Strategy and Channel management expert, 17+ years of experience in, Food, Dairy and Cosmetic industry, Business Enabled expert in Modern Trade and E-Commerce with global FMCG brands. • Leading overall S&D plan, GTM strategy, drive Annual growth and Business Plan • Adroit in business model re-structuring, cost control, P&L of brands Strategic planning, Sales forecasting, Data analysis, Retail operations, marketing initiatives • Business Performance expert in GTM and RTM strategy, Category assortment and Retail Operation Annual budgets at Pan India level • Adroit in driving Modern retail operations, sales forecast, planning of promotions / offers, monitoring stocks level at depots and MBQ at LFR, EBO, MBO level, CORE SKILLS - Evaluate Market Expansion - In-store promotions & BTL activity - Profit and Cost Centre Management - Business Enablement & Performance - Strategic Business Planning - Entrepreneurial & Analytical Mindset - Category Assortment - Key Account Management - Channel & Distribution Management - Market dynamics / Data Analysis

Banker Relationship Officer, Retailer and Customer Service related Professional.

4 years with Wal-Mart as a Team Lead 2 years with Home Depot as a Department Supervisor

20 years of experience in management, building and expanding operations, negotiating contracts, meeting critical deadlines and ensuring customer satisfaction for international companies worldwide which are specialized in Bio-Pharma, Retail and Industrial sectors. Highly skilled at increasing net profits with solid strategies and overall productivity always with focus on client needs. Professional career aimed at playing a key role on challenges and exciting projects in multinational companies which enable to complement my experience and global vision as a team leader. EXPERTISE • Global Procurement, Sourcing and strategic Operations management. • Team leadership in complex projects with multicultural-task & department overview. • Expert negotiator and effective bridge-builder stakeholder communicator for change management. • Expert in TCO category management for a large variety of categories such as APIs, Excipients, Pharma Packaging, Indirect procurement in CAPEX-OPEX. • Expert in Bio-Pharma, Retail and Industrial sectors. • Digital mindset. B2B, B2C & Omnichannel commerce expert. • Lean/Agile/Project Management. • Legal contract management. • Customer experience and Business Development management.

With 20+ years in tech and leadership, I specialize in product innovation in retail technology and machine vision. Armed with a Computer Science MSc, I have led agile product teams at tech firms like Imint Vidhance (smartphone video enhancement) and Pricer (electronic shelf labels, e-paper). However, innovation is worth nothing without reaching customers, which is why I also have run sales and marketing teams. Additionally, I advise startups on business models, strategy and growth

Owner of multiple successful start ups in very competitive markets. Specialties: GSD, Start ups, Sales, Stretching a nickel, Purchasing, A whole bunch of other owner stuff that should sound really impressive.

Owner of Miami's Sweat Records; Host of Art Loft on South Florida PBS; Background Music Programmer for hospitality and leisure; Recording Academy Board Governor; working DJ since 1998. Also: nightclubs, booking, all things vinyl, band management, music community organizing.

Kiri Masters founded Bobsled Marketing, a highly regarded agency helping consumer brands to grow their Amazon & retail marketplace sales. Bobsled was acquired by another agency in 2022. Kiri became a thought leader in the Amazon and retail media space, authoring several books, contributing to Forbes’ retail section, hosting the Ecommerce Braintrust podcast, and speaking at industry events like the ANA Media Summit and eTail West. Today she shares her industry expertise in the retail space as well as how to establish yourself as a thought leader in order to bring in high quality clients that already align with your way of thinking.

CEO at Imaginnovate, Entrepreneur, Technology advisor, Creative thinker and inspired by technology.