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Nate Berger

Nate Berger

Technology entrepreneur with a focus on user experience (UX). Nate is the founder of knockmedia, a creative agency based in New Haven, CT and co-founder of 3 technology start-ups. Nate’s academic training is in human-centered design and user experience.  Nate helps businesses and brands of all sizes create one-of-a-kind experiences that captivate and engage. For more information, please visit  www.nateberger.com.

Courtney Hiller

Courtney Hiller

Courtney leads All Points, a performance marketing agency pioneering data-driven growth strategies for ambitious brands. Having managed over $50MM in ad spend, she and her team leverage advanced and predictive analytics to deliver exceptional ROI across paid search, social, and programmatic channels. The All Points approach merges deep consumer behavior insights with machine learning optimization to consistently drive measurable results that exceed client expectations.

More information available at allpoints.agency.

Tessa Scordio

Tessa Scordio

Tessa Scordio is the founder of CMOspot, a fractional marketing solution to help fast-moving businesses accelerate growth and scale efficiently. With flexible and tailored support, teams stay lean and work smarter – gaining solutions across branding, messaging, digital asset development, customer outreach, paid ads and sales collateral. CMOspot partners with brands to fast-track profitable revenue – so they can scale smarter, not just bigger. 

Ken Lempit

Ken Lempit is a SaaS and B2B marketing strategist with deep expertise in go-to-market (GTM) strategy, AI-driven marketing and advertising, and performance-driven demand generation. As President of Austin Lawrence Group (ALG), he helps SaaS companies and B2B enterprises accelerate growth through strategic marketing, demand generation, and selecting and implementing AI-powered martech solutions.

Steve Papageorge

Stephen Papageorge

Stephen Papageorge is a recognized leader in branding, marketing, and experiential strategy, known for creating immersive consumer experiences that drive brand impact and cultural relevance. As the founder of Genuine Overkill, he has shaped some of the most talked-about campaigns in the industry, earning multiple awards and recognition for best practices in brand engagement, experiential marketing, and creative strategy. With a career spanning global brands and Fortune 500 companies, Stephen has worked with industry leaders such as Heineken, Jack Daniel’s, Dos Equis, and Perrier, developing innovative campaigns that merge storytelling with real-world impact. His expertise lies in crafting brand narratives that break through the noise—whether through large-scale live experiences, digital integrations, or unexpected creative activations that resonate with audiences on a deeper level.

Ted Schachter

Ted Schachter

Ted Schachter has over 30 years of experience in Advertising and Marketing. Ted’s career started as an ad agency copywriter. Ted is a Marketing Professor dedicated to empowering people with the knowledge they need to succeed.  Ted does this through (1) speaking engagements (2) online courses (3) YouTube videos.  Ted’s job is to be up-to-date on the latest consumer trends, research methodologies, digital strategies, and techniques.

Peter Propp

Peter Propp led global strategy and marketing teams for IBM Software Group and later launched and ran Stamford Innovation Center. In addition to his consulting work in AI, corporate innovation, healthcare and sports/gamification, he is an early stage investor in fields including healthcare, advanced chip technology and aerospace.

David Shavrick

David Shavrick

Since 2016, David has run Shavrick & Partners where he leads a team of seasoned designers, writers, brand strategists and UX gurus. S&P focuses on helping visionary startups and fearless brands position themselves for growth. David is highly sought after for his expertise in creating award-winning brand identities that translate into compelling digital user experiences. He and his team have embraced the new AI toolset and incorporate it into their daily workflow. Shavrick & Partners clients have included: Albemarle, New York Life, Tauck, Virginia MOCA, and Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder.

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