Industry professionals share how they're solving real business problems with modern solutions — AI, data, operations, product, and growth. No hype, just practical insight.
Every talk is grounded in a real business problem, decision, or solution the speaker has shipped.
Hear from finance, product, data, and operations leaders — not just researchers.
Focused sessions, candid Q&A, and recordings you can share with your team.
Curated evenings where business leaders share what they actually learned solving problems and shipping modern solutions.
The series kickoff. Four speakers map the full landscape of modern business solutions for leaders — from marketing and technology to accounting and financial planning.
Ashley Simmons on building a marketing strategy that fits a small business budget — what to prioritize, what to skip, and how to measure it.
Eric McCleave unpacks how to choose, build, and train teams on the systems that actually move a business forward.
Business owners, advisors, and practitioners who solve these problems every day — in marketing, technology, accounting, and financial planning.
Founder & Chief Growth Strategist · S3 Growth Agency
Ashley Simmons is the founder and Chief Growth Strategist of S3 Growth Agency, where she helps companies from $500K to $70M in revenue find what's actually moving the needle and get it built fast.
Owner · EWM Solutions
Eric McCleave owns EWM Solutions, where he focuses on IT development, consulting, and training for organizations that need technology to actually work for their people.
Owner · Cedar Ridge Financial
Mo Hagedorn leads Cedar Ridge Financial, advising business owners on accounting practices that turn bookkeeping into a reliable decision-making tool.
Financial Planner · Thrivent
Jonathan Pickens is a Financial Planner with Thrivent, helping individuals and business owners think through long-term financial planning and the tradeoffs that come with it.
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