Our Speakers
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Dr. TETYANA ODARICH
Sunrise Medical Family
Ukrainian Alliance
Explore strategies for building, sustaining, and optimizing business partnerships for long-term success.
OLGA SAFINA
Be First Communications
Branding on a Budget: How to Build a Strong Business Identity Without Big Investments
Learn how to create a powerful brand presence using cost-effective strategies that help small businesses stand out without breaking the bank.
JOHN NEE
Founder, Act 1 Partners
Aligning Sales & Marketing: The Key to Sustainable Growth
How to synchronize sales and marketing teams to drive maximum results and long-term business success.
TINA FORD
Human Resources Generalist at Kroger
Hiring in a Changing Workforce: Employer Challenges & Strategies for Success
In this panel discussion, Tina Ford, Tom Gillpatrick, and Alan Cabelly will explore hiring challenges from the employer’s perspective—addressing talent shortages, evolving workforce expectations, and the impact of workplace culture on retention.
NATALIA MAKOGON
Chief Editor, Kanon
Ukrainian Alliance
Mind Tricks
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Vasiliy Safin
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, Reed College
Cognitive Scientist | Behavioral Economics & Social Psychology Researcher
Critical Thinking in Business: How to Make Better Decisions and Avoid Costly Mistakes
In today’s fast-paced world, entrepreneurs constantly face the challenge of making complex decisions. How can you distinguish reliable information from manipulation? How can you avoid cognitive biases and resist groupthink? In this fireside chat, we’ll explore how principles from cognitive science, behavioral economics, and social psychology can help develop critical thinking skills, identify logical fallacies, and make better business decisions.
KYRYLO NIKITENKO
Black Box
Improvisation in Business: How to Adapt, Persuade, and Act with Confidence
Modern business is an unscripted game. Market conditions shift rapidly, clients and partners are unpredictable, and negotiations or public speaking demand flexibility and instant reactions. Theatrical improvisation is a powerful tool that helps entrepreneurs develop confidence, creativity, and the ability to navigate unexpected situations with ease.
TOM GILLPATRICK
Professor of Marketing PSU Business, The School of
Hiring in a Changing Workforce: Employer Challenges & Strategies for Success
In this panel discussion, Tina Ford, Tom Gillpatrick, and Alan Cabelly will explore hiring challenges from the employer’s perspective—addressing talent shortages, evolving workforce expectations, and the impact of workplace culture on retention.
JOCELYN FURBUSH
Program Manager at Livelihood NW
Navigating Employee Onboarding and Proper Employment Documentation
