Andrew Lawless
Founder of The High Performance Consultant Academy
Andrew Lawless is the visionary founder of the High Performance Consultant Academy, where he pioneered an AI-First Strategy that transforms how boutique consulting firms operate and scale. His methodology helps consultants harness AI to automate workflows, enhance client deliverables, and create premium service offerings that command higher rates.
His groundbreaking contributions to the consulting industry have earned him prestigious recognition, including the Kolbe Professional Award and an Honorary Fellowship from the Society for Technical Communicators. This rare fellowship, awarded to only 44 individuals since 1974, places him in the company of luminaries such as World Wide Web inventor Sir Timothy Berners-Lee and actor Alan Alda, acknowledging his exceptional impact on knowledge-based industries and unwavering commitment to advancing women leadership in business.
As an authority on AI-driven consulting models, Andrew guides firms in implementing practical AI solutions that streamline operations while maintaining exceptional service quality. His expertise and influence extend to the highest levels of government, having testified before the US Senate on the critical role of professional development in US economic security, and his work has been recognized by the White House.
Through the Academy's programs, Andrew has helped countless consultants transition from traditional service models to AI-enhanced practices that deliver greater value to clients while requiring less manual effort. His approach focuses on sustainable growth through strategic AI adoption, positioning consultants to thrive in an AI-transformed business future.
Bill Rogers
CEO, Rogers Capital Investments
Bill Rogers, CEO of Rogers Capital Investments, is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and member of the Epic Network, an organization of serial investors. With over 20 years of C-suite experience, he specializes in acquiring and scaling small-to-medium businesses. Bill is also an author and sought-after speaker, empowering others through mentorship, education, and strategic growth leadership.
As a member of the Epic Network, Bill collaborates with top investors to close high-value deals, implement advanced M&A strategies, and mentor emerging entrepreneurs in business growth and acquisitions.Â
Bill's core expertise includes business acquisitions and valuation growth, strategic leadership and operational efficiency, mergers and acquisitions strategy, consulting for equity, and C-suite leadership in technology and SaaS solutions. He is also an author and sought-after speaker, empowering others through mentorship, education, and strategic growth leadership.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Bill enjoys traveling with his wife, DeAnna Rogers, a renowned female entrepreneur, and spending time with their family. He is a proud husband, father of three sons, and grandfather to five grandchildren, finding his greatest joy in creating lasting memories with them.
Donna Leyens
President and Co-Founder, Pumpkin Plan Your Biz
Donna Leyens is a distinguished business growth strategist whose methodologies have reshaped how entrepreneurs approach sustainable business development.Â
Her partnership with Mike Michalowicz, author of several influential business books including "The Pumpkin Plan" and "Profit First," led to the development of the Pumpkin Plan methodology. This system has gained recognition for its unique approach to identifying and nurturing a business's most profitable opportunities while eliminating resource-draining activities.
Her signature presentations encompass strategic client selection and market positioning, systematic approaches to organic business growth, creating scalable business models, developing efficient operational systems, and building sustainable profit models. She excels at helping entrepreneurs master time management and operational efficiency.
The Pumpkin Plan Academy, under her leadership, has evolved into a comprehensive business growth platform that combines strategic planning tools with practical implementation guides. Her certification program has trained coaches across multiple continents, creating a global network of Pumpkin Plan certified strategists.
Before co-founding Pumpkin Plan Your Biz, Donna's career included significant experience in investment banking and business operations. She served as President of Provendus Group, a business strategy consulting firm, demonstrating her ability to implement practical growth strategies across diverse industries. Â
Today, Donna is celebrated for delivering actionable insights on business growth strategy, breaking down complex business concepts into digestible steps, and sharing real-world case studies from the thousands of entrepreneurs she's coached. Her engaging style combines authentic, practical teaching with humor and relatable examples to illustrate business principles.
A distinctive aspect of her presentations is the integration of her dog Sparky, who has become an unofficial mascot for her virtual training sessions, adding a personal touch that helps participants feel more connected and engaged.Â
Haley Lynn Gray
Founder, In2itive Biz Solutions
Haley Lynn Gray is an experienced business and marketing strategist with over 15 years of expertise in digital marketing and strategic growth, particularly for small businesses.
As the founder of In2itive Biz Solutions, she has played a pivotal role in helping service-based businesses, including law firms, reach their growth potential by providing tailored, ethical, and results-driven marketing strategies. Her work is centered on creating consistent and impactful marketing solutions that drive measurable success.
Haley’s contributions to the business world are multifaceted. She is the visionary behind the Women's Entrepreneur Network (WEN), a thriving community of over 75,000 members that has grown organically under her leadership. This network offers female entrepreneurs invaluable resources, collaboration opportunities, and support to scale their businesses effectively.
Haley is also an acclaimed international best-selling author, with books like "Fearless Marketing" and "Leadership Girl," which have empowered business owners around the world with actionable insights to achieve sustainable growth.
Through her innovative strategies, Haley has helped thousands of business owners collectively add significant value to their bottom lines, showcasing her ability to transform small to mid-sized businesses into profitable enterprises.
Her expertise extends into the realm of artificial intelligence, where she uses AI-driven content creation and optimization to enhance SEO and create engaging, audience-targeted messaging that consistently delivers results.
On a personal note, Haley is fluent in three languages and is a dedicated mother of four. She also manages a lively household filled with pets, which she affectionately refers to as her “small zoo.”
Jenna Larson
CEO and Co-Founder of GroupTrack CRM
Jenna Larson is the CEO and Co-Founder of GroupTrack CRM, a revolutionary Social CRM designed to help businesses attract and convert more clients directly from social media.
With her deep expertise in leveraging tools and strategies for organic social media sales, Jenna has transformed the way entrepreneurs, coaches, and network marketers engage with their audiences, driving remarkable success in their marketing and sales efforts.
Jenna began her entrepreneurial journey six years ago after leaving a high-level corporate role to create a greater impact while enjoying more time with her family.
Her first business, Drive Performance Coaching, focused on empowering network marketers and online sales entrepreneurs with simple, repeatable strategies for sales and customer retention. Her expertise and leadership earned her opportunities to coach top-performing leaders across multiple MLMs and speak as a guest at pre-convention events.
Her second venture, GroupTrack CRM, redefined how businesses manage social media leads. This innovative SaaS solution is the first socially integrated CRM, allowing users to track and nurture leads directly on social platforms.
By combining this groundbreaking tool with her strategic guidance, Jenna has helped coaches, course creators, consultants, and agencies achieve substantial growth in both clients and revenue, making GroupTrack CRM a game-changing resource in the industry.
Jenna’s impact extends beyond business. A collegiate rowing coach who has worked with former Olympians and broken records, she embodies drive and tenacity in all areas of life. She is also a TEDx speaker, sharing her insights in “Say It Out Loud: The Art of Giving Compliments,” a talk that underscores her passion for authentic connection and positive influence.
Jenna’s entrepreneurial journey is grounded in her faith and dedication to creating a life aligned with her values. By building businesses that reflect her passions, she has crafted a career that not only enables her to help others succeed but also provides her with the flexibility to prioritize her family life with her husband and two sons.
She is renowned for her engaging and insightful training sessions, often referred to as "Jenna moments." These are integral to GroupTrack's training programs, reflecting Jenna's commitment to empowering entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed for success in social media marketing and client relationship management.
Julia McCoy
CEO, FirstMovers.ai
 Julia McCoy is a pioneering figure in content marketing and AI transformation who has successfully navigated the evolution from traditional to AI-powered content creation.
As CEO of FirstMovers.ai, Julia now focuses on helping enterprises and marketing teams integrate AI technologies effectively into their content strategies. Her expertise spans both traditional content creation and cutting-edge AI applications, making her uniquely qualified to guide organizations through digital transformation.
Her journey began at age 19 when she founded Express Writers, growing it into a 100-person content agency that served over 5,000 clients before her successful exit in 2021Â to enter the realm of AI and work at the world's first undetectable AI writer, where she served as the President of a multi-LLM tech stack automating 50 million AI words/month among 10,000+ users.
A prolific author and educator, Julia has published several influential books including "Skip the Degree, Save the Tuition" and "Writing Success Secrets." Her insights into content marketing and entrepreneurship have been featured in Forbes, Inc., Search Engine Journal, and other leading publications. She's also a course creator, having developed comprehensive training programs through Content Hacker™ that have educated thousands of content marketers.
Liz Elting
Founder and CEO of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation
Liz is an entrepreneur, business leader, bestselling author, linguaphile, philanthropist, feminist, and mother. After living, studying, and working in five countries across the globe, Liz founded TransPerfect out of an NYU dorm room in 1992 and served as Co-CEO until 2018.
TransPerfect is the world's largest language solutions company, with over $1.2 billion in revenue and offices in more than 140 cities worldwide.
Liz’s recognitions include the Trinity College Alumni Medal for Excellence, the Charles Waldo Haskins Award for business and public service from NYU’s Stern School of Business, the American Heart Association’s Health Equity Leadership Award and Woman Changing the World
Award, and the GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award.
Liz has been recognized as a NOW Woman of Power & Influence, American Express and Entrepreneur magazine's Woman of the Year, and one of Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women every year since the list’s inception. Elting is the bestselling author of Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business.
Michael Peter
 Principal Architect, Google Cloud
Michael Peter is a Principal Architect at Google Cloud with over 30 years of experience in the tech industry. His career is defined by a mission to harness technology for positive transformation, using innovation as a driving force for improving lives and creating meaningful organizational change.
At Google Cloud, Michael leads the Strategic Outcome Engineering team, where he focuses on leveraging AI and advanced cloud technologies to achieve high-impact strategic outcomes for enterprises.
Before joining Google, Michael founded Liquid Genius, an AI consultancy dedicated to empowering businesses through artificial intelligence's transformative potential. Under his leadership, Liquid Genius became a beacon for organizations looking to integrate AI into their operations, epitomizing his belief that AI is a key catalyst for enterprise innovation and growth.
Michael’s expertise lies at the intersection of AI and business strategy. He specializes in generative AI, innovation portfolio development, and the creation and execution of AI roadmaps. His technical acumen is matched by a deep understanding of how to align technological advancements with strategic objectives, enabling companies to maximize their impact and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Michael is a passionate advocate for social causes. He actively volunteers with organizations such as Arc of the Arts, where he combines his technological expertise and personal commitment to foster positive community impact.
Ross O'Lochlainn
Founder, Conversion Engineering
Ross O'Lochlainn, founder and CEO of Conversion Engineering. He specializes in assisting education entrepreneurs and course creators in moving beyond traditional launch models to establish sustainable, consistent revenue streams through his proprietary Open Every Day System.
Ross's engineering background equips him with a unique ability to analyze and optimize sales processes, enabling clients to consistently enroll more students and build the sustainable businesses they've always desired.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Ross is a creative problem-solver with diverse experiences, including time as a semi-professional house music DJ and a dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where he holds a purple belt. These pursuits reflect his commitment to discipline, creativity, and continuous improvement, qualities he brings to his work in helping clients build scalable, profitable education businesses.
Ross is also the author of the book "Open Every Day,"Â a system designed to help education entrepreneurs and course creators transition from traditional, high-pressure launch models to sustainable, consistent revenue streams.Â
Ross refers to himself as the "most devastatingly handsome Irishman in Marketing 2025.Â