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Ben Pappas
About Me 👋
Greetings, I'm Ben Pappas, a trailblazer in data strategy, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. As the CIO of Valuetainment, PBD Podcast, Bet-David Consulting and Minnect, I'm not just playing the game—I'm changing it. I transform data into dynamic business solutions that rewrite the rules.
Professional Highlights 🏆
My career is a series of masterstrokes in entrepreneurship and strategic innovation. At Beti Technologies, I didn't just create an AI-integrated sales platform—I revolutionized sales automation, culminating in a blockbuster exit. My roles at BMP Insurance Services, CallCreator, and Orange Labs were more than jobs; they were a series of triumphs in growth and lucrative exits, showcasing my flair for scaling businesses into empires.
Expertise and Impact 🚀
I don't just specialize in building first-party data systems; I redefine them for e-commerce and media giants, merging AI prowess with shrewd business acumen. The $100M deal I sealed at Summit Risk Advisors? That's just a taste of how I navigate the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions.
Personal Life and Interests 👨👩👧👦🎨
Beyond the boardroom, I'm a family man, an artist, and a coach. My life's canvas is rich—adorned with a loving family, over $2 million in art sales, and countless moments coaching my kids' teams. These aren't just hobbies; they're the colors that make my life a masterpiece.
Why Connect with Me ⁉️
Join forces with me for unparalleled insights on:
1. Mastering AI and data strategy to catapult business growth.
2. The roadmap from startup launch to headline-making exit.
3. Juggling a high-octane career with a fulfilling personal saga.
4. Crafting and leading teams that don't just function—they excel.
I'm not just sharing knowledge—I'm offering a blueprint to thrive in the business arena while living a life rich in experiences. Let's start this journey of transformation together."
About Me 👋
Greetings, I'm Ben Pappas, a trailblazer in data strategy, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. As the CIO of Valuetainment, PBD Podcast, Bet-David Consulting and Minnect, I'm not just playing the game—I'm changing it. I transform data into dynamic business solutions that rewrite the rules.
Professional Highlights 🏆
My career is a series of masterstrokes in entrepreneurship and strategic innovation. At Beti Technologies, I didn't just create an AI-integrated sales platform—I revolutionized sales automation, culminating in a blockbuster exit. My roles at BMP Insurance Services, CallCreator, and Orange Labs were more than jobs; they were a series of triumphs in growth and lucrative exits, showcasing my flair for scaling businesses into empires.
Expertise and Impact 🚀
I don't just specialize in building first-party data systems; I redefine them for e-commerce and media giants, merging AI prowess with shrewd business acumen. The $100M deal I sealed at Summit Risk Advisors? That's just a taste of how I navigate the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions.
Personal Life and Interests 👨👩👧👦🎨
Beyond the boardroom, I'm a family man, an artist, and a coach. My life's canvas is rich—adorned with a loving family, over $2 million in art sales, and countless moments coaching my kids' teams. These aren't just hobbies; they're the colors that make my life a masterpiece.
Why Connect with Me ⁉️
Join forces with me for unparalleled insights on:
1. Mastering AI and data strategy to catapult business growth.
2. The roadmap from startup launch to headline-making exit.
3. Juggling a high-octane career with a fulfilling personal saga.
4. Crafting and leading teams that don't just function—they excel.
I'm not just sharing knowledge—I'm offering a blueprint to thrive in the business arena while living a life rich in experiences. Let's start this journey of transformation together."
Michael Marra
Michael is a 3-time founder and currently the CEO of Entre. He’s been an entrepreneur, investor and speaker for over 7 years.
He has grown Entre to $15M valuation, 150k+ app users, hosted 300+ events, raised $2M+ in funding and has a team of 20 from all over the world.
Michael has raised money from some of the top venture capitalists, angel investors, and accelerators in the US and has partnered with companies like Microsoft, AWS, Meta, etc.. to host events and content.
He started his career as a civil engineer and real estate investor, then got into entrepreneurship by connecting and helping other entrepreneurs.
He started hosting events for entrepreneurs and partnered with all the major co-working spaces throughout the country. As the community grew, he then created Entre in 2019 to scale and start building out the technology and app.
Over the last several years, Entre has evolved into a broader professional network for the next generation.
Happy to answer any questions or talk about business, startups, tech, VC, etc…
Michael is a 3-time founder and currently the CEO of Entre. He’s been an entrepreneur, investor and speaker for over 7 years.
He has grown Entre to $15M valuation, 150k+ app users, hosted 300+ events, raised $2M+ in funding and has a team of 20 from all over the world.
Michael has raised money from some of the top venture capitalists, angel investors, and accelerators in the US and has partnered with companies like Microsoft, AWS, Meta, etc.. to host events and content.
He started his career as a civil engineer and real estate investor, then got into entrepreneurship by connecting and helping other entrepreneurs.
He started hosting events for entrepreneurs and partnered with all the major co-working spaces throughout the country. As the community grew, he then created Entre in 2019 to scale and start building out the technology and app.
Over the last several years, Entre has evolved into a broader professional network for the next generation.
Happy to answer any questions or talk about business, startups, tech, VC, etc…
Parsa Riahi
Parsa Riahi: Cofounder and CTO of DYNE (AI for Restaurants), is a trailblazing tech entrepreneur and a recognized machine learning researcher in Canada. A graduate of The University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering, he has made significant strides in the food service industry by leveraging his expertise in Neural Architecture Search, Transfer Learning, NLP, and Reinforcement Learning to develop DYNE's cutting-edge ML engine. Under his leadership, DYNE has emerged as the industry leader for AI in the food service sector, achieving remarkable growth and establishing strategic partnerships with tech behemoths. Parsa's commitment to community and mentorship is evident in his contributions to combating food insecurity and inspiring the next generation of tech leaders. His journey is marked by a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, technical prowess, and a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on the world.
Parsa Riahi: Cofounder and CTO of DYNE (AI for Restaurants), is a trailblazing tech entrepreneur and a recognized machine learning researcher in Canada. A graduate of The University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering, he has made significant strides in the food service industry by leveraging his expertise in Neural Architecture Search, Transfer Learning, NLP, and Reinforcement Learning to develop DYNE's cutting-edge ML engine. Under his leadership, DYNE has emerged as the industry leader for AI in the food service sector, achieving remarkable growth and establishing strategic partnerships with tech behemoths. Parsa's commitment to community and mentorship is evident in his contributions to combating food insecurity and inspiring the next generation of tech leaders. His journey is marked by a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, technical prowess, and a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on the world.
Dr. Kamran Haydar
Dropout to ER Doc, Bank Founder, AI CEO:
From a high school dropout to literally dealing with life and death problems in the ER, to the challenges of running a startup company, while attempting to maintain a personal life…
I’m hoping the lessons/wisdom I've learned from my pain and sacrifices can provide you with some peace and guidance.
- Former High School dropout
-Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
- Per FDIC, Only Physician in History to be Co-Founder of a Bank,
- Founder & CEO of Dr.Haydar.AI: Creating an AI-native Healthcare System
-Recovering optimist
Dropout to ER Doc, Bank Founder, AI CEO:
From a high school dropout to literally dealing with life and death problems in the ER, to the challenges of running a startup company, while attempting to maintain a personal life…
I’m hoping the lessons/wisdom I've learned from my pain and sacrifices can provide you with some peace and guidance.
- Former High School dropout
-Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
- Per FDIC, Only Physician in History to be Co-Founder of a Bank,
- Founder & CEO of Dr.Haydar.AI: Creating an AI-native Healthcare System
-Recovering optimist
Zack Ibrohimov
Founder & CEO at TeamEx - World's first AI Tech Recruiter.
Founder & CEO at TechCells - App Dev Company.
Former tech lead at NBC Universal.
Fractional CTO, tech advisor, board member, and Engineering Manager at various startups.
I can advise you on:
✅ Tech stack selection
✅ Tech team building
✅ App development (web, mobile, AI)
✅ Tech budget control
✅ Tech transition
✅ Startup tech strategy
✅ Creating an engineering culture
✅ Organizing and managing tech teams
✅ Holding tech teams accountable (I have a unique method that I developed)
✅ Hiring tech talent (talent acquisition)
✅ Entrepreneurship
If I don't have a strong answer to your case/question, I will not reply.
Founder & CEO at TeamEx - World's first AI Tech Recruiter.
Founder & CEO at TechCells - App Dev Company.
Former tech lead at NBC Universal.
Fractional CTO, tech advisor, board member, and Engineering Manager at various startups.
I can advise you on:
✅ Tech stack selection
✅ Tech team building
✅ App development (web, mobile, AI)
✅ Tech budget control
✅ Tech transition
✅ Startup tech strategy
✅ Creating an engineering culture
✅ Organizing and managing tech teams
✅ Holding tech teams accountable (I have a unique method that I developed)
✅ Hiring tech talent (talent acquisition)
✅ Entrepreneurship
If I don't have a strong answer to your case/question, I will not reply.
Michael Harris
Wassup guys! Mike here, currently, I'm fortunate to be part of THE HOTTEST media company, Valuetainment (Senior Video Editor), where I bring stories to life through the lens.
A passionate film production specialist with a Bachelor's degree from Full Sail University.
I'm proud to take lead and edit the 'How To' and 'Current Event' series for Patrick Bet-David, constantly pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
My expertise extends to shooting music videos, film production, post-production, podcasting and harnessing a deep knowledge of camera equipment and lighting.
I was ahead of the curve with AI always experimenting with it in its early stages and now I can say with confidence that I have mastered integrating AI with production workflows to increase production output, increase speed while maintaining a high level of creativity.
With years of experience and a keen eye for detail, I'm dedicated to crafting visually stunning narratives that captivate and inspire. If you're looking to elevate your visual content or seeking advice on production techniques, I'm here to bring your vision to life.
Wassup guys! Mike here, currently, I'm fortunate to be part of THE HOTTEST media company, Valuetainment (Senior Video Editor), where I bring stories to life through the lens.
A passionate film production specialist with a Bachelor's degree from Full Sail University.
I'm proud to take lead and edit the 'How To' and 'Current Event' series for Patrick Bet-David, constantly pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
My expertise extends to shooting music videos, film production, post-production, podcasting and harnessing a deep knowledge of camera equipment and lighting.
I was ahead of the curve with AI always experimenting with it in its early stages and now I can say with confidence that I have mastered integrating AI with production workflows to increase production output, increase speed while maintaining a high level of creativity.
With years of experience and a keen eye for detail, I'm dedicated to crafting visually stunning narratives that captivate and inspire. If you're looking to elevate your visual content or seeking advice on production techniques, I'm here to bring your vision to life.
Kamil Banc
Not another fake Ai-Guru!
Futurist, author of "The CEO's Guide To Generative AI", and serial entrepreneur.
BONUS (let’s have some fun):
I’ll generate an ai song for you; just book a video answer and tell me what the song should be about and what genre 😂
Focus on AI-driven business efficiency, compelling storytelling, and customer-centric problem-solving
Grew AI expertise via consulting, created cognitive force multipliers for clients, committed to lifelong learning
Philosophy: Double down on strengths early, embrace growth mindset (especially when coming from scarcity)
Inspired by AI's magic, obsesses over problems, finds flow in exploring AI tools
Helping employees harness AI to enhance skills, not fear job loss
Excels at understanding customers, crafting narratives, unleashing potential in AI age, bringing enthusiasm
Key focus areas:
◆ AI-fueled business growth
◆ Powerful storytelling
◆ Deep customer understanding
Most asked questions:
◆ How to leverage AI for business success?
◆ Nurturing adaptable, innovative company culture?
◆ Empowering employees to thrive in AI era?
Let's connect to discuss staying ahead with AI!
Not another fake Ai-Guru!
Futurist, author of "The CEO's Guide To Generative AI", and serial entrepreneur.
BONUS (let’s have some fun):
I’ll generate an ai song for you; just book a video answer and tell me what the song should be about and what genre 😂
Focus on AI-driven business efficiency, compelling storytelling, and customer-centric problem-solving
Grew AI expertise via consulting, created cognitive force multipliers for clients, committed to lifelong learning
Philosophy: Double down on strengths early, embrace growth mindset (especially when coming from scarcity)
Inspired by AI's magic, obsesses over problems, finds flow in exploring AI tools
Helping employees harness AI to enhance skills, not fear job loss
Excels at understanding customers, crafting narratives, unleashing potential in AI age, bringing enthusiasm
Key focus areas:
◆ AI-fueled business growth
◆ Powerful storytelling
◆ Deep customer understanding
Most asked questions:
◆ How to leverage AI for business success?
◆ Nurturing adaptable, innovative company culture?
◆ Empowering employees to thrive in AI era?
Let's connect to discuss staying ahead with AI!
Terralynn Forsyth
Founder and Product Leader in AI, data, design, and product management. Have worked cross-functionally between tech and government for +10 years. I am currently Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at FutureFit AI, an AI platform for driving workforce system transformation with government agencies, employment services, and industry partnerships. I am also leading our second AI product, Career Copilot, an AI career assistant designed to help users get to career clarity. We're backed by leading investors like JP Morgan, Acumen, and Techstars and participated in the c100, Hampton, NextAI, and Techstars Workforce Accelerator.
I lead both product and data teams focused on the growth stage of the company's two products responsible for driving product strategy, design and user experience, data practices, and algorithm development. Over the years, I have taken our company’s product work in the B2B/G space from 0 to 1, led three different functions, and am now scaling our product strategy, roadmap and operations. As part of my work, I have also led research on the future of work and skills with global partners, including the OECD, World Economic Forum, and Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity. My work has been featured in The Economist, Financial Times, BNN Bloomberg, and BBC.
I am an avid reader, science fiction enthusiast, and fierce techno-optimist. I’m happy to chat about product management and leadership, becoming a founder, building with AI, career growth and development, and how to stay competitive with AI.
The AI future looks bright :)
Founder and Product Leader in AI, data, design, and product management. Have worked cross-functionally between tech and government for +10 years. I am currently Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at FutureFit AI, an AI platform for driving workforce system transformation with government agencies, employment services, and industry partnerships. I am also leading our second AI product, Career Copilot, an AI career assistant designed to help users get to career clarity. We're backed by leading investors like JP Morgan, Acumen, and Techstars and participated in the c100, Hampton, NextAI, and Techstars Workforce Accelerator.
I lead both product and data teams focused on the growth stage of the company's two products responsible for driving product strategy, design and user experience, data practices, and algorithm development. Over the years, I have taken our company’s product work in the B2B/G space from 0 to 1, led three different functions, and am now scaling our product strategy, roadmap and operations. As part of my work, I have also led research on the future of work and skills with global partners, including the OECD, World Economic Forum, and Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity. My work has been featured in The Economist, Financial Times, BNN Bloomberg, and BBC.
I am an avid reader, science fiction enthusiast, and fierce techno-optimist. I’m happy to chat about product management and leadership, becoming a founder, building with AI, career growth and development, and how to stay competitive with AI.
The AI future looks bright :)
Jennifer Roman
President and sole-Founder of my own firm, Eloquent Consulting Group. Visit eloquent-consulting.com for more info.
Experience:
- I have nearly 20 years of working with private industry, government, and the military.
- I have a private equity fund where I fund my own startups, among other projects. 👀
- I am a decorated war veteran, and I am tough and will give you the straight TRUTH, no sugarcoating! (Like female version of David Goggins) 💪
- My experience includes working at multiple Fortune 1000 level companies and for the 🇺🇸 U.S. military and government agencies to include the Dept of Defense, DHS, and Dept of Treasury.
Here’s what sets me apart:
- I serve on the Board of non-profit organizations and will donate 10% of all my earnings on Minnect to local charities.
- I believe in American 🇺🇸 values, I love helping others and sharing my story of how anyone can succeed if they have a vision and have a great work ethic, and a positive mindset.
I can help with things like:
- Develop your pitch to find investors 💰
- Help you find a high value woman 💃
- Help you become a high value man (FIRST)
- Listen to you and provide a shoulder to cry on and coach you back up 🔝
I’m also a public speaker and do nerdy talks tech conferences. Reach to me via email at eloquentconsultinggroup@gmail.com for speaking engagements. When I do have free time (which is not a lot) I’ll likely be at a tech conference or business seminars. 😊 My truest passion to develop people, push them to dream big, and watch them win!! LG 💪📈💵🍾 not good to drink champagne alone😊
Connect with me outside of Minnect!
Follow me on 👉X @ eloquentsec
Follow me on IG 📸 @theeloquentcoach
President and sole-Founder of my own firm, Eloquent Consulting Group. Visit eloquent-consulting.com for more info.
Experience:
- I have nearly 20 years of working with private industry, government, and the military.
- I have a private equity fund where I fund my own startups, among other projects. 👀
- I am a decorated war veteran, and I am tough and will give you the straight TRUTH, no sugarcoating! (Like female version of David Goggins) 💪
- My experience includes working at multiple Fortune 1000 level companies and for the 🇺🇸 U.S. military and government agencies to include the Dept of Defense, DHS, and Dept of Treasury.
Here’s what sets me apart:
- I serve on the Board of non-profit organizations and will donate 10% of all my earnings on Minnect to local charities.
- I believe in American 🇺🇸 values, I love helping others and sharing my story of how anyone can succeed if they have a vision and have a great work ethic, and a positive mindset.
I can help with things like:
- Develop your pitch to find investors 💰
- Help you find a high value woman 💃
- Help you become a high value man (FIRST)
- Listen to you and provide a shoulder to cry on and coach you back up 🔝
I’m also a public speaker and do nerdy talks tech conferences. Reach to me via email at eloquentconsultinggroup@gmail.com for speaking engagements. When I do have free time (which is not a lot) I’ll likely be at a tech conference or business seminars. 😊 My truest passion to develop people, push them to dream big, and watch them win!! LG 💪📈💵🍾 not good to drink champagne alone😊
Connect with me outside of Minnect!
Follow me on 👉X @ eloquentsec
Follow me on IG 📸 @theeloquentcoach
Arsen Darakdjian
- Senior Vice President, Global Cybersecurity @ Paramount
- Cybersecurity expert, AI LLM and blockchain security advisor
- Over 25 years of security experience - offering career planning, blueprint, comprehensive guidance and advice
- Senior Vice President, Global Cybersecurity @ Paramount
- Cybersecurity expert, AI LLM and blockchain security advisor
- Over 25 years of security experience - offering career planning, blueprint, comprehensive guidance and advice