Eric Charran

Eric Charran is the Founder and CEO of Vulcan Collaborative, a visionary consultancy that helps organizations harness the power of data, AI, and digital transformation to drive real business impact. With over 25 years of experience, Eric is a seasoned data and AI executive known for transforming global enterprises through innovative strategies, scalable platforms, and actionable intelligence.

Eric specializes in leading cross-functional teams to design and implement next-generation data ecosystems—including lakehouse, mesh, and fabric architectures—that have reduced time-to-insight by 45%, improved marketing ROI by 20%, and delivered over $250M in incremental revenue. His work in multi-cloud strategies has achieved $30M in annual savings while ensuring enterprise-grade resilience and governance.

With deep expertise in both Generative AI and classic AI/ML, Eric has developed impactful solutions such as AI-powered fraud detection (saving $45M annually) and personalized customer experiences at scale. Known for aligning technical innovation with business outcomes, he empowers marketing, operations, and leadership teams to make smarter decisions and achieve sustainable growth.

Eric is also a passionate advocate for ethical AI, robust data governance, and a culture of innovation. As a respected thought leader, he actively shapes the conversation around the future of AI and data strategy in the digital economy.

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🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcharran/

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Meet Paul Morton

Paul Morton is the Founder and CEO of Practical Leadership Academy and a seasoned leadership expert with a strong background in building and leading global revenue teams across sales, marketing, and client success. Known for helping “accidental managers” become confident, effective leaders, Paul shares practical, field-tested management strategies that truly work.

He’s the host of the Practical Leadership Podcast, followed by thousands for its no-fluff, actionable advice. Paul is also the creator of the 9-Week Leadership Transformation program and the author of an upcoming book on leadership. With a growing audience of over 11,000 LinkedIn followers, Paul is a trusted voice in servant leadership and manager development—especially in fast-paced B2B SaaS and corporate learning spaces.

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🔗 Website: https://practical-leadership.academy
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulwmorton/

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Tyler Hampton

Tyler Hampton is the Owner of Schooley Mitchell South Jordan, part of North America's largest independent cost reduction consulting firm. Tyler leverages his deep experience in vendor management, invoice analysis, and cost procurement to help businesses save both time and money. He understands well the everyday operational pain points organizations face—and knows that, amidst day-to-day demands, expense management often takes a back seat.

With a commitment to simplifying cost savings, Tyler works risk-free alongside business owners to uncover hidden inefficiencies across telecom, utilities, merchant services, shipping, and more—boosting profit margins without disrupting daily operations. Based in South Jordan, Utah, he’s dedicated to helping clients grow their budget and their bottom line.

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🔗 Website: https://www.schooleymitchell.com/office/thampton/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-hampton-18bb1610b/
📩 Email: tyler.hampton@schooleymitchell.com

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Kurtis Strauel

Kurtis Strauel is the Senior Director of Human Resources at Mark‑Taylor Residential, where he leads people strategies and HR initiatives across one of the largest multifamily housing organizations in Arizona and Nevada. Passionate about "people, leadership, and impact—without the red tape," Kurtis drives a culture of care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

He championed the company’s flagship iNSPIRE program—mobilizing teams in community volunteer efforts like packing meals for Feed My Starving Children—building stronger connections and a spirit of giving back. Under his leadership, Mark‑Taylor has been recognized as one of Phoenix’s Best Places to Work and a top Healthy Employer, a testament to his people-first approach and commitment to employee well-being.

With over a decade of HR leadership in multifamily real estate, Kurtis excels in building high-performing teams, fostering workplace engagement, and aligning human capital with business results—all while enriching the lives of residents, employees, and communities.

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🔗 linkedin.com/in/kurtis-strauel-4048424

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Rich Tyson

Rich Tyson is the Founder of CEObuilder, a leadership development firm dedicated to helping CEOs and senior executives build strong, values-based organizations. With decades of experience as a Fortune 500 executive and business mentor, Rich specializes in coaching leaders to navigate complex challenges, foster high-performance cultures, and lead with purpose. Through CEObuilder’s mastermind groups and personalized guidance, Rich empowers entrepreneurs and executives to grow personally and professionally while scaling their businesses sustainably.

🔗 ceobuilder.com
🔗 linkedin.com/in/rich-tyson
📩 rich@ceobuilder.com

Judy Ryan

Judy Ryan is the CEO of LifeWork Systems, a performance management company specializing in culture transformation since 2002. She helps leaders build inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and accountable workplaces where people thrive. With her proven CultureEX™ system, Judy transforms disengaged teams into motivated, high-performing ones—by transferring ownership and responsibility to every individual. She's also a keynote speaker, author of What’s the Deal with Culture Change?, and host of the business show When Everyone Wins. Judy is passionate about creating a world in which all people love their lives.

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🔗 lifeworksystems.com
🔗 linkedin.com/in/judy-ryan
📩 judy@lifeworksystems.com

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Kaden Heaton

Meet Kaden Heaton, Founder of GraspingHR and an organizational leadership consultant on a mission to help employers win again—starting from the inside out. With a sharp focus on empowering management and HR teams, Kaden helps businesses repair and strengthen their internal relationships, creating thriving workplaces where people and performance align.

Drawing on real-world experience and strategic insight, Kaden works directly with leaders to overcome disconnects between staff and leadership, restore trust, and build systems that support both culture and company goals. Whether he’s consulting on team dynamics or transforming HR practices, Kaden believes that great businesses are built on great relationships.

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🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kadenheaton/
📧 Email: graspinghr@gmail.com

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Leroy Roberts

Meet Leroy Roberts, Founder and Director, Team-Worth Solutions Ltd — a dynamic leadership and communications strategist who has been challenging traditional leadership models since the age of thirteen, when he first began working on his family’s farm in the Jamaican countryside. With nearly two decades of experience across Jamaica and the British Army, Leroy has developed a powerful, practical approach to building thriving, connected teams in today’s fast-paced world.

Now a sought-after speaker, author, and thought leader, Leroy works closely with C-suite executives who face the very real challenges of disconnected teams, low morale, and high turnover. His mission? To help organizations turn chaos into clarity and cultivate leadership that inspires, unites, and delivers results. Through his impactful keynotes and strategy work, Leroy helps leaders transform team dynamics—boosting morale, productivity, and profitability.

Beyond the boardroom, Leroy is deeply committed to philanthropy and social change, having served on executive and board positions in education and nonprofit financial institutions across London.

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