Ron Rock, Managing Director, Financial Services Sector at JobsOhio on embracing change, why Ohio is primed to thrive in fintech and insurtech, and how a huge event can bring Ohio to even higher rankings in technology and innovation.

Shane Bigelow, CEO of CHAMPtitles, on taking a different approach to working with the government, CHAMP’s principle of doing well while doing good, and how the advent of Intel dropping a $100 billion plant in the state to make chips allows us to be closer to the source of the speed of computing.

Nate is an ecosystem innovation manager at Fifth Third Bank. Since 1858, Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank has been helping individuals, families, businesses, and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. 

Elad Granot, Ph.D., Dean of the Boler College of Business and Professor of Marketing at John Carroll University, on how the Boler College of Business supports technology and innovation in Ohio and how his background with tech start-ups and venture capital has shaped his approach to his job as College Dean.

Mike Beegle, Business Sales Director at Verizon, on tackling digital divide and how Ohio is on its way to being viewed as a technology capital of America.

Jessica Cohen, Director of Community Engagement for Verizon, on Adaptive AI and why Ohio is THE state for technology and businesses to grow and thrive.

Emily Fabiano, CEO and Founder of Workmorphis, on what smart companies do to ensure a strong tech workforce for the future, why we should be following large language models, and exciting Ohio tech economic development wins.

Keith Instone, Digital Experience Research Analyst at Stratascale, on why every company is a tech and UX company, and what excites him about Ohio’s tech community.

Carmen Savarino, Community Manager of OhioX, introduces herself to our community and shares insights on how AI is disrupting the music, the possibilities of 3D printing the perfect organ match in the healthcare space, and more.

Dave Brewster, Managing Director, Information Technology Sector of JobsOhio, on driving job creation, Artificial Intelligence hubs, and the moonshot idea to help make Ohio a world leader in technology and innovation.

Molly Kocour Boyle, President of AT&T Ohio, on closing the digital divide, the importance of collaboration, and building the digital foundation for the U.S. economy for the next decade.

Gilbert Michaud, of Ohio University, on renewable energy, integrating machine learning techniques into academic research, and possibilities with CleanTech.

Angela Gaylor, of Webflow, on scaling companies, embracing digital nomads, and returning home to Ohio.

Cal Al-Dhubaib, CEO of Pandata, on helping businesses develop and adopt human-centered machine learning and AI solutions that put privacy and fairness first, building Ohio’s data scientist population, and outrageous empowerment.

Craig Borkowski, CEO of Terra Sound Technologies, LLC, on using technology to protect customers assets and reputation while improving safety, taking care of the customer, and position Ohio to be a leader in new technology areas such as AI, Smart Cities, and Autonomous driving.

Robert Stimpson, Co-CIO & Portfolio Manager for Oak Associates, ltd., on technological innovations impact on financial markets, the redeployment of human and investment capital, and building a 21st Century educational system.

J.D. Whitlock, CIO of Dayton Children’s, on innovation strategies, quality improvement science, and attracting digital nomads to Ohio.

Steven Hong, Founder and CEO of Oculii, on creating next-generation AI software platform for radars, making transportation safer for all people, and the benefits of tackling big problems.

Charles See, Vice Chancellor for External Relations and Education Technology at The Ohio Department of Higher Education, on education’s role in helping make Ohio the most innovative and entrepreneurial state in the Midwest, challenging the status quo, and the role of diversity in innovation.

Stacy Strauss, Director of the Ohio University Innovation Center, on growing biotechnology and life science companies in Southeast Ohio, remaining laser focused on clients needs, and how our universities can reverse brain drain.