Michael Herman has been an AI consultant and trainer for the past 2 years and a digital marketing consultant for the past 30 years. He owns and runs Red Drop Digital in North Phoenix. He has extensive experience with big brands, non-profits, startups, and small businesses.

Ian Gatzke is the founder of Implement AI and a leading voice in helping business owners harness the power of artificial intelligence in practical, high-impact ways. Based in Tempe, Arizona and a graduate of Arizona State University, Ian has built hundreds of custom AI systems for companies across a wide range of industries—including home services, agencies, coaches, brick-and-mortar businesses, podcasters, real estate professionals, and more. Through his workshops, consulting, and one-on-one advisory work, Ian specializes in helping business owners and professionals identify high-leverage AI use cases that create real operational efficiency, unlock new revenue opportunities, and future-proof their businesses. He is known for making AI understandable, actionable, and approachable—regardless of someone's technical background. Ian founded Implement AI after building internal AI tools for his own marketing agency and realizing that nearly every business owner he knew was struggling to navigate this new wave of technology. Driven by a deep passion for helping entrepreneurs, Ian now dedicates his work to helping leaders confidently use AI to grow, innovate, and stay ahead. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ian brings a grounded, personable, and supportive approach to every mentoring conversation—pairing forward-thinking expertise with a genuine desire to help others succeed.

Alexander Foster is an AI systems architect and product strategist working at the intersection of AI, automation, and business operations. He helps founders and teams turn ideas into working AI products; from custom agents and internal tools to end-to-end automated workflows. His focus is on shipping practical systems, not just talking about AI.

Lynne Gabrielson is a Scottsdale-based entrepreneur and marketing strategist known for launching Pixie Dust Marketing and Cyren, a luxury pool innovation brand. With a background in storytelling, brand building, and AI-powered marketing, she turns personal insights into powerful, scalable businesses that blend imagination with intelligent execution.

With over 20 years of experience in various industries, Nicolina is a managing director at Balance WithUs, a software solution and business management tool for instructors and professionals in any field. She is a certified executive presence coach for women, helping them develop their confidence, communication, and leadership skills.

Nicolina is also a startup ecosystem builder, supporting local nonprofits and small businesses, and promoting women's entrepreneurship in Arizona. She is a former director of SoGal Foundation and Startup Grind, where she organized events, programs, and partnerships to foster innovation and diversity in the startup community. She is passionate about learning about disruptive technologies and seeking transformative social change through policy reform.

Vincent Serpico is the Founder of the AI Learning Center, where he leads curriculum development and teaches hands-on workshops focused on practical AI applications for business. With over 30 years bridging the gap between business vision and technical execution, Vincent brings hard-earned wisdom from both sides of the table—writing code and signing contracts.

A self-taught coder since age 14, Vincent founded and led a 30-person development shop that built over 250 applications for clients across industries. As a serial entrepreneur, he's navigated every major tech shift from the PC revolution to mobile, cloud, and now AI.

Vincent is now focused full-time on AI education, driven by his belief that most people don't need to become AI experts—they need someone in their corner who already is. He studies AI tools hours a day, seven days a week, so his students don't have to.

At his core, Vincent is passionate about eliminating the lag between AI innovation and adoption, delivering cutting-edge insights with practical, real-world applications.

Daniel William Love is an innovative creative technologist, maker, and media professional specializing in the intersection of emerging technologies, digital creation, and AI-augmented workflows. He is the founder and driving force behind LittleTown.Pro, a new site focused on business connections, pro resources, and regional pro content amplification. Daniel pushes forward-thinking approaches to code & content production, blending classical principles with modern generative AI. With a strong background in hardware design, interactive electronics, and open-source innovation, Daniel has built a reputation for accessible, modular systems that accelerate creative making. His expertise spans 3D printing, programming, PCB design, and software development, all applied to practical tools for makers and creators. In media and film, Daniel brings hands-on Hollywood experience in production and performance, contributing to a versatile skill set that informs his teaching in AI-assisted filmmaking, prompting, and post-production. Daniel maintains an active presence through DanielLove.com, where he shares about his ongoing professional projects. He is passionate about democratizing advanced tech for learners and professionals alike.

Lakshya Gupta, 22, is an AI entrepreneur and ASU Computer Science graduate (4.0 GPA, New American University Scholar) building at the intersection of artificial intelligence and consumer products. After graduation, he ventured into AI entrepreneurship, founding ExecShot and WRIZZ, AI-powered platforms that transform regular selfies into professional-grade portraits. He's become deeply versed in AI video generation for creating ad creatives and marketing automation.

His entrepreneurial journey began early with Udus Technologies, a SaaS platform optimizing vegetable delivery in India, followed by software engineering work at Nosh Technologies during the pandemic, where his contributions to reducing food wastage earned recognition in Business Insider and CNBCTV18. At ASU, he worked as a researcher at The Luminosity Lab, optimizing a 3D economic simulator of Arizona to run at 60 FPS in web browsers through advanced rendering techniques.

Lakshya has expanded his expertise through contract work building AI SDRs and outreach systems for various clients, and he previously interned at Aveva, where he enhanced UX features using AngularJS. His current focus is developing an AI agent specifically designed for scriptwriters, continuing his pattern of applying AI to solve domain-specific creative challenges.

From founding companies to optimizing complex systems, Lakshya combines technical depth with entrepreneurial vision, consistently seeking opportunities to build innovative AI solutions that create real-world impact.