Jon Skinner, is the Chief Executive Officer of PSP Partners and its affiliates, PSP Capital, PSP Growth and Pritzker Realty Group based in Chicago, Illinois. He is responsible for implementing and overseeing the company’s strategic direction and is a member of the investment committee. Previously, Jon was a Partner at William Blair & Company from… Read more »

Background: Brian currently serves as the COO and co-founder of Surefox North America. A veteran owned security consulting firm where he oversees the daily operations of over 800 employees. Brian leverages his military experience, and private security consulting expertise to develop custom security solutions across multiple client categories. His dedication to the veteran community played… Read more »

Brett Paschke is a Founding Investor and Managing Partner at WinForest Partners, a private investment firm focused on investing in leading private equity managers and in co-investments alongside partner funds. Prior to WinForest, Brett spent 27 years at William Blair, most recetly as Vice Chair of Investment Banking, and previously worked in the Investment Banking… Read more »

Dave has assisted in the launch of numerous start-up organizations and in their growth into large companies. His background includes leading The Active Network from pre-revenue to $480M in annual sales, and a $1B exit for investors.  Prior to Active Dave served as the COO of the CitySearch cityguide business from just after startup to… Read more »

David is the founder and managing member of Blackswan Partners LP (“BSP”) a middle market private equity firm.  At inception BSP secured financial and strategic backing from Maverick Capital Ltd. (“Maverick”) a hedge fund with total assets of over $10 billion as only the second outside investment manager backed by Maverick.  In addition to investments… Read more »

Frank Muller is an international businessman providing visionary leadership to startup, turnaround, and emerging growth companies. Muller began his career with PepsiCo and, within three years, was named Executive Vice President of Transportation and Advisor to the Board Chairman. Under his guidance, PepsiCo acquired a transportation business in Iran and successfully turned around a $50… Read more »

Justin Nahama is a passionate and highly-accomplished leader, business strategist and attorney who believes in impact for all. Justin forged his legal practice as a federal prosecutor and Marine JAG after joining the military shortly after 9/11, where he earned the reputation “as one of the premier litigators in the Marine Corps.”   He then joined… Read more »

Karen M. Schaefer held numerous leadership positions within the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during her 26-year career, with overseas assignments as an operations officer in Latin America, Europe, Afghanistan and Iraq (where she served as Chief of Base).  Her headquarters positions included Chief of Operations, Directorate of Science and Technology; Deputy Associate Director of Military… Read more »

Kevin Ogilby is a private equity operating partner for Chicago-based Origami Capital Partners. He currently serves as President of Centurion Investment Holdings, an Austin, Texas-based financial services investment holding company, and Chief Operating Officer of Integrated Financial Settlements, Inc., a Denver, Colorado-based structured settlement and insurance agency. He oversees the operations of both holding companies… Read more »

Lawrence R. Solomon is an equity portfolio manager at The Capital Group. He has 38 years of investment experience and has been with The Capital Group for 37 years. Earlier in his career at The Capital Group, Larry was an equity investment analyst covering computer hardware, software, communications equipment, computer services and imaging. Prior to… Read more »

Marsha Alexander is a Managing Director at Apollo Global Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with AUM of $785 billion specializing in investments across credit, equity, and real assets. At Apollo, Marsha leads institutional fundraising efforts across all product categories in the Northeast US, including key global strategic partners. Prior to joining the firm in… Read more »

Matt Stevens is the Chief Executive Officer of The Honor Foundation (THF) and a member of its board of directors. Previously, Matt served as a Navy SEAL for 26 years where he led high-performing teams conducting our nation’s most sensitive operations, cultivated interagency relationships and executed operations in the most dynamic environments. Immediately following his… Read more »

Michael Kendall is co-chair of Goodwin Law Firm’s Private Equity group. He represents leading private equity and venture capital firms in early and later stage investments, leveraged recapitalizations and buyouts. Michael also has substantial experience in initial and follow-on public offerings, public and private mergers and acquisitions, and advising public companies on SEC reporting and… Read more »

Richard Wells has over 20 years of experience in investing and advising managers of high growth technology companies. He joined Insight in 2005 and focuses on investments in application software, infrastructure management, DevOps, and cybersecurity. Richard has sponsored over 38 investments at Insight and has realized 15 acquisitions and 2 IPOs. He has sponsored investments… Read more »

Salim Asrawi is the President and-co-founder of Texas de Brazil where he has directed operations, brand development and expansion since 1998. Texas de Brazil is a family-owned authentic churrascaria (Brazilian Steakhouse) that blends the unique culture of Brazil with the generous hospitality of Texas.  Headquartered in Dallas, Texas de Brazil now has over 70 locations… Read more »

Captain Tom Chaby built and led dozens of teams as an active duty US Navy SEAL for 26 years. Throughout his career, Tom spent over 12 years deployed to over 70 countries around the world leading special operations at every level. Shortly after 9/11, Captain Chaby deployed to Afghanistan leading a Task Unit of 50… Read more »

As Founder and CEO of the Foreword Companies, Wayne has pioneered innovative solutions in the constructions supply industry through their portfolio of e-commerce businesses. With their impressive year-over-year growth, the Foreword Companies has earned recognition including the 2024 EY Southeast Entrepreneur of the Year Award and consecutive ACG Roaring 20 Awards in 2023 and 2024…. Read more »