Internet Marketing AssociationThis week, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Pepperdine University Elizabeth Goodwin takes the reigns and speaks in-depth Palmer Luckey, Founder of Anduril and Oculus VR. He details how he first got his start with Oculus at the age of 19 and then after much deliberation and research, chose to switch to working in national security. Take a look now to hear the critical advice Palmer has on starting and sustaining a business, and how to find personal success in different fields!
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About the Internet Marketing Association IMA is one of the fastest growing Internet marketing groups in the world, with thousands of members in fields including sales, marketing, business ownership, programming and creative development. It provides a platform where proven Internet marketing strategies are demonstrated and shared to increase members value to their organizations. IMA is underwritten by corporate partners to provide an opportunity to learn, engage and define best practices without making a financial commitment.
Starting Multi-Billion Dollar Tech Companies That Will Change The Future - EP 27 - Palmer LuckeyInternet Marketing Association2021-09-28 | This week, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Pepperdine University Elizabeth Goodwin takes the reigns and speaks in-depth Palmer Luckey, Founder of Anduril and Oculus VR. He details how he first got his start with Oculus at the age of 19 and then after much deliberation and research, chose to switch to working in national security. Take a look now to hear the critical advice Palmer has on starting and sustaining a business, and how to find personal success in different fields!
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About the Internet Marketing Association IMA is one of the fastest growing Internet marketing groups in the world, with thousands of members in fields including sales, marketing, business ownership, programming and creative development. It provides a platform where proven Internet marketing strategies are demonstrated and shared to increase members value to their organizations. IMA is underwritten by corporate partners to provide an opportunity to learn, engage and define best practices without making a financial commitment.
www.imanetwork.orgAtoms Not Bits Named Official Media Partner of IMPACT 250Internet Marketing Association2026-09-08 | Atoms Not Bits is joining forces with the IMA as the official media partner for IMPACT 250—amplifying the bold ideas, breakthrough technologies and visionary leaders shaping America’s next 250 years. 🇺🇸
https://impact250.live/#section-6491242Duffy Chats With Jesse Sparks, Gregory Tolmochow & Courtney RussellInternet Marketing Association2026-06-15 | Join host Sinan Kanatsiz aboard a Duffy boat in Newport Beach for a candid and inspiring conversation with three remarkable individuals: Jesse Sparks, Gregory Tolmachoff, and Courtney Russell.
Jesse Sparks opens up about his journey into professional fighting, sharing how he first stepped into a boxing gym at just nine years old and how a lifetime of discipline, adversity, and perseverance shaped the fighter he is today. Jesse offers a powerful perspective on pain, suffering, and resilience that will leave you thinking long after the conversation ends.
Young entrepreneur Gregory Tolmachoff takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, from learning to code and building software to launching and growing successful ventures. Gregory shares valuable insights on innovation, problem-solving, and what it takes to build a business from the ground up.
Courtney Russell, CEO of Invest Long Beach, reflects on the challenges, setbacks, and unexpected detours that ultimately prepared him for leadership. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance, purpose, and embracing the lessons found in life's toughest moments. This episode is packed with authentic stories, hard-earned wisdom, and meaningful conversations about overcoming obstacles, pursuing purpose, and building a life of impact.
Filmed aboard a Duffy boat in Newport Beach, California.
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#TheImpactShow #ImpactPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Innovation #JesseSparks #GregoryTolmachoff #CourtneyRussell #InvestLongBeach #NewportBeach #Business #SuccessStoriesAlex Fielding on Space Startups, Innovation & the Next FrontierInternet Marketing Association2026-05-20 | In this episode, we sit down with Alex Fielding to explore the future of private space, the rise of the new space economy, and how companies like Privateer are helping shape the next era of innovation beyond Earth.
Alex shares insights on the growing role of private companies in space, the importance of space data, the opportunities emerging in orbit, and what the future could look like as technology, business, and exploration continue to evolve.
From entrepreneurship and innovation to the next chapter of the space industry, this conversation dives into where private space is headed and why it matters.
Topics covered: Private space exploration The new space economy Space data and technology Entrepreneurship in aerospace The future of orbit and space infrastructure Innovation beyond Earth
Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders shaping the future.IMPACT 250Internet Marketing Association2026-04-16 | IMPACT 250 is not just a conference, it’s a defining moment in American innovation!
Taking place in Washington, D.C., IMPACT 250 will bring together the most influential leaders across the New Frontier, including artificial intelligence, aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, robotics, biotech, and beyond for a private roundtable experience at the intersection of policy, capital, and breakthrough technology.
Hosted by the Internet Marketing Association (IMA), this exclusive gathering coincides with America’s 250th anniversary and is designed to shape the next 250 years of progress. Over three days, founders, CEOs, policymakers, investors, and visionaries will engage in high-level discussions, forge meaningful relationships, and help define the future of American competitiveness.
From iconic venues overlooking the White House to curated conversations with national leaders, IMPACT 250 is where ideas turn into action and where the next chapter of innovation begins.
250 Years of Freedom. 250 Years Forward. Building the Next Chapter of American Innovation!
🔗 Learn more: IMPACT 250 🌐 www.impact250.live www.imanetwork.orgIMPACT 25 Highlights | The New Frontier of Innovation & LeadershipInternet Marketing Association2026-03-27 | IMPACT 25 brought together the leaders of the new frontier—where innovation, policy, and global influence converge.
From powerful conversations with industry pioneers to unforgettable moments in Washington, D.C., this year’s event showcased what’s next across technology, business, and leadership.
Set against the backdrop of the nation’s capital, IMPACT 25 created a space where ideas turned into action—bridging boardrooms and policymakers to shape the future. This is more than a conference. This is where the next chapter begins.
#Leadership #Innovation #NewFrontier #WashingtonDC #Policy #FutureOfBusiness #TheImpactShowThe Rise of Autonomous Robots: Inside AI Innovation with Ben Wolff of Palladyne AIInternet Marketing Association2026-03-25 | In this episode, Ben Wolff, CEO of Palladyne AI, shares his journey into the world of advanced technology and leadership in autonomous systems. He dives into the evolution of artificial intelligence, the role of autonomy in robotics, and how Palladyne AI is helping shape the future of intelligent systems. From his background to the bigger vision behind AI-driven innovation, this conversation explores what it takes to lead in one of the most rapidly advancing industries in the world.
#AI #Robotics #AutonomousSystems #ArtificialIntelligence #PalladyneAI #TechLeadership #FutureOfAI #Innovation #MachineLearningTurning Point USA & The Next Generation In AmericaInternet Marketing Association2026-02-10 | In this episode of the IMPACT Show, we sit down with leaders from Turning Point USA to discuss the organization’s rapid growth, expanding influence, and mission to shape the next generation of leaders.
The conversation explores Turning Point USA’s presence across 14,000+ college campuses and counting, highlighting a major generational shift as Gen Z becomes increasingly engaged in their walk with Christ and political conversations. The interview also examines TPUSA’s strategic focus on winning the next generation through education, organization, and grassroots mobilization.
We also dive into the growth of Turning Point Faith, now partnered with 8,000+ churches nationwide, and its mission to equip faith leaders with resources on civic engagement — including how, when, and where to vote. The discussion touches on TPUSA seminars designed to help pastors and church leaders thoughtfully address political and cultural issues from the pulpit.
Additional highlights include insights into TPUSA’s Spring Investor Retreat, where leaders, partners, and supporters gather to align on vision and strategy, with Erika Kirk among the featured attendees. This wide-ranging conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Turning Point USA is scaling its impact across campuses, churches, and communities nationwide.
#TurningPointUSA #CharlieKirk #ErikaKirk #ImpactShow #GenZMovement #TurningPointFaith #FaithAndCulture #CampusLeadership #CivicEngagement #NextGeneration #YouthLeadershipFROM EARTH TO ORBIT: RYAN KRISER ON BUILDING THE FUTURE OF SPACE AT TYPE ONE VENTURESInternet Marketing Association2026-02-03 | Sinan Kanatsiz, host of IMPACT Show sat down with Ryan Kriser of Type One Ventures for a wide ranging conversation that cut straight to the most powerful themes shaping the multi trillion dollar space industry, from the accelerating commercialization of orbit to the quiet infrastructure bets that will define the next decade. Together, they explored where capital is flowing, why dual use technologies and space enabled data platforms are emerging as breakout opportunities, and how geopolitical pressure, launch cost declines, and AI are reshaping the investment landscape. Kriser shared an investor’s lens on what separates durable space companies from hype, while Kanatsiz steered the discussion toward the founders, technologies, and timing that could unlock massive value as space becomes an integrated layer of the global economy.
www.imanetwork.orgIMPACT 25 Full ConferenceInternet Marketing Association2026-01-29 | ...Forrest Dell on NanoNest, Innovation & Rebuilding Maui After the Fires | IMPACT ShowInternet Marketing Association2026-01-27 | In this episode of The IMPACT Show, host Sinan Kanatsiz sits down with Forrest Dell, Founder & CEO of NanoNest, to explore how his company is redefining the future of housing through innovation, design, and rapid-build technology.
NanoNest is creating high-quality, sustainable, and quickly deployable housing solutions designed for modern living — from residential development and workforce housing to disaster recovery and humanitarian response. Forrest shares the story behind NanoNest, the challenges of scaling modular innovation, and how their technology played a key role in housing relief efforts following the Maui wildfires.
This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, engineering, resilience, and how purpose-driven companies can create solutions that impact communities worldwide.
🎥 Watch now and subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the new frontier. 🌐 Learn more: nanonest.com www.imanetwork.org
#IMPACTShow #NanoNest #FutureOfHousing #ModularLiving #SustainableDesign #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #BuiltEnvironment #HousingInnovation #IMPACT25 #LeadersOfTheNewFrontierPalmer Luckey unveils EagleEyeInternet Marketing Association2026-01-13 | From the IMPACT 25 stage to your feed.
In this fireside chat moment, Palmer Luckey unveils EagleEye — a next-generation helmet designed to redefine situational awareness and protection on the modern battlefield.
#IMPACT25 #PalmerLuckey #EagleEye #DefenseTech #NationalSecurity #NewFrontier #Innovation #FutureOfDefense #FiresideChat #IMAShow #Leadership #TechThatMatters #BuiltInAmericaThe New Health Order at IMPACT 25| Biotech, Non-GMO, Policy & America’s Growth AgendaInternet Marketing Association2025-12-17 | New Health Order: Biotech, Non-GMO, Policy, & America’s Growth Agenda
Moderated by Dr. Jay Calvert, this expert panel explores how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, from mental health and neuroscience to disease prevention, nutrition, and biotech policy.
Featuring Thomas Shaffer (Healthy Campus), Jin Lee (LVIS), Frank LaFerla (UC Irvine), and Gorkey Vemulapalli (Oral Genome), the discussion highlights how AI enhances diagnosis, documentation, brain mapping, and predictive medicine—while raising critical ethical questions around empathy, human oversight, and patient trust.
The panel examines real-time brain visualization, AI-powered disease prediction, clinician burnout reduction, and the growing importance of non-GMO nutrition and the gut-brain connection in preventive health. A central theme emerges: AI should support human expertise, not replace it.
Watch to learn how biotech, policy, and responsible innovation are shaping the future of American healthcare.
#ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareInnovation #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #Biotech #PreventiveMedicine #NonGMO #BrainHealth #DigitalHealth #HealthPolicy #FutureOfMedicine #AIinHealthcare #Wellness #BioTechPolicyThe New Frontier of Transportation Panel at IMPACT25 | Planes, Trains, & AutomobilesInternet Marketing Association2025-12-11 | At IMPACT 25, moderator Mike Merchant led a powerful discussion on how innovation across automotive, digital mobility, rail, and aviation is reshaping America’s transportation future. Panelists James Graham (Santa Margarita Ford), Andrew Iorgulescu (Reviver), Joshua Dominic (Dreamstar Lines), and Scott Savian (JetZero) explored breakthroughs ranging from EV evolution and digital license plates to private overnight passenger rail and next-generation blended-wing aircraft.
A recurring message throughout the panel: technology alone isn’t enough — the U.S. needs smarter, unified regulation to stay globally competitive. The speakers highlighted how modern policy, digital infrastructure, and public–private collaboration can unlock massive gains in sustainability, manufacturing, and mobility. Their vision for 2035 includes a balanced automotive market, nationwide digital plates, revitalized rail travel, and fuel-efficient aircraft in full production.
This conversation underscores a pivotal moment for American mobility and the opportunity to build a more connected, efficient, and future-ready transportation ecosystem.
#Transportationfuture #IMPACT25 #Innovation #Mobility #EVs #DigitalInfrastructure #SmartCities #AutomotiveIndustry #Aviation #RailIndustry #FutureOfTravel #TechPolicy #BlendedWing #Reviver #DreamstarLines #JetZero #ElectricVehicles #SustainableTravel #Infrastructure #PublicPrivatePartnershipsTom Peck at IMPACT 25 | The Future of Food and Food DistributionInternet Marketing Association2025-12-11 | Tom Peck, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at Sysco, delivers a visionary keynote at IMPACT 25: New Frontier Innovations in Food Service. As the technology leader of an $82 billion global organization, Tom reveals how digital transformation, AI, and data-driven strategy are reshaping the future of food distribution and food-away-from-home services.
Overseeing Sysco’s global technology operations—including eCommerce, data and analytics, and cybersecurity—Tom shares how the company’s unified digital strategy is powering Sysco’s Recipe for Growth, driving efficiency, strengthening supply resilience, and elevating customer experience. With deep expertise across finance, procurement, supply chain, and digital infrastructure, he explores how food systems must evolve to meet new technological, economic, and policy demands.
Discover how Sysco is leveraging innovation, automation, and intelligence at scale to redefine what’s possible in food service, from smarter supply chains to enhanced customer engagement.
#IMPACT25 #TomPeck #Sysco #FoodService #DigitalTransformation #AI #SupplyChainInnovation #FutureOfFood #TechnologyLeadershipDan Wright on Real-World AI, Intelligent Infrastructure, and Global Impact | ArmadaInternet Marketing Association2025-12-11 | Join Dan Wright, CEO and Co-Founder of Armada, for an in-depth conversation exploring the new frontier of real-world AI. From his experience scaling DataRobot and AppDynamics to leading Armada, Dan shares how AI, compute, and connectivity infrastructure are being deployed to bridge the digital divide and make technology accessible to industries and communities worldwide.
In this session, you’ll learn:
How real-world AI is transforming infrastructure, business, and communities.
Strategies for scaling disruptive technology and building high-impact teams.
Insights on inclusive technological progress and closing the global digital gap.
Discover how Armada is shaping the next era of intelligent infrastructure and driving innovation with global impact.
#DanWright #Armada #RealWorldAI #AIInnovation #DigitalInfrastructure #TechLeadership #InclusiveTech #FutureOfAI #InnovationM.C. Sungaila at IMPACT 25 | Building the Laws of Tomorrow’s Space EconomyInternet Marketing Association2025-12-11 | M.C. Sungaila, Partner at the Complex Appellate Litigation Group and leading voice in emerging space law, delivers an insightful keynote at IMPACT 25: Space Policy & The New Frontier. She takes audiences into the rapidly evolving domain of space governance—where law, technology, and global cooperation intersect—and explains how new frameworks for space operations, lunar activity, and advanced air mobility are shaping the future of exploration and international policy. With a unique blend of legal expertise and forward-looking strategic vision, M.C. shares how her work across appellate courts, space ethics institutions, and aviation policy councils is helping build the rules that will guide humanity’s next giant leap. Discover how space law is becoming a critical foundation for innovation, security, and responsible stewardship as we enter a new era of activity beyond Earth.
#IMPACT25 #MCSungaila #SpacePolicy #SpaceLaw #Aerospace #FutureTech #SpaceGovernance #InnovationPalmer Luckey Unfiltered — Anduril, AI & The Unveiling of Eagle-Eye With Sinan KanatsizInternet Marketing Association2025-12-02 | “The Palmer has landed.” With that line, IMPACT 25 host Sinan Kanatsiz kicks off one of the most revealing, unscripted fireside chats ever recorded with Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries and creator of Oculus.
In this fireside chat, Palmer shares why Anduril’s hiring process focuses on what people create outside traditional education, and how AI went from a niche idea to one of the hottest fields overnight. He also reveals the real strategy behind the “Don’t Work at Anduril” campaign and what it takes to build a company capable of changing national security and technology at scale.
The conversation dives into Anduril’s culture, their approach to innovation, and a look at their upcoming facility, Arsenal 1. This is a rare, unfiltered look into the mindset behind one of today’s most influential founders.
#PalmerLuckey #Anduril #IMPACT25 #FiresideChat #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DefenseTech #Innovation #TechLeadership #FutureOfWork #Entrepreneurship #EducationReform #TechnologyInsights #Arsenal1 #BehindTheScenesScott Savian at IMPACT 25 | Why the Future of Flight Must Be Better for EveryoneInternet Marketing Association2025-12-02 | Scott Savian, Chief Product Officer at JetZero, takes the stage at IMPACT 25 to unveil a bold vision for the future of commercial aviation. With a revolutionary blended-wing-body aircraft and a passenger-first design philosophy, Scott challenges the industry’s long-held assumptions: if we don’t enjoy flying in every class, the future isn’t bright.
He shares how JetZero is rethinking every inch of the cabin—more spacious layouts, dramatically fewer middle seats, dedicated bag space for every passenger, and a boarding process so efficient that 250 people can be seated in just 12 minutes. As global competition accelerates and long-haul travel demands a new standard, Scott reveals why the all-wing aircraft is not just innovative—it’s inevitable.
With three decades of experience in aerospace engineering, operations, marketing, and product development, Scott has led cabin innovation at Safran’s ZEO studio, supported next-gen mobility ventures at AMP, and is now helping shape the JetZero Z4 to deliver the future of flight. Discover how breakthrough aircraft design is set to transform comfort, efficiency, and global mobility.
#IMPACT25 #ScottSavian #JetZero #AviationInnovation #FutureOfFlight #BlendedWingBody #Aerospace #TransportationTech #FutureTechIsaiah Taylor at IMPACT 25 | How Valar Atomics is Transforming Global EnergyInternet Marketing Association2025-12-02 | Isaiah Taylor, founder of Valar Atomics, delivers a visionary keynote at IMPACT 25: Healthcare & The New Frontier. He reveals how small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) and synthetic carbon-neutral fuels could transform industrial energy, powering data centers, green steel, hydrogen production, and other heavy industries with low-cost, grid-independent power.
Inspired by his great-grandfather’s work on the Manhattan Project, Isaiah combines bold innovation with practical execution to make sustainable, reliable energy scalable on a global level. This session explores the future of clean power, where cutting-edge technology meets real-world impact.
#IMPACT25 #IsaiahTaylor #CleanEnergy #SMR #SustainableFuture #CarbonNeutral #EnergyInnovationDr. Jay Calvert at IMPACT 25 | Exposing the Media Myth: How AI & Photoshop Distort Plastic SurgeryInternet Marketing Association2025-12-02 | Join Dr. Jay Calvert, renowned Beverly Hills and Newport Beach plastic surgeon, as he delivers his keynote at IMPACT 25: Healthcare & The New Frontier. In this thought-provoking session, Dr. Calvert uncovers the truth behind the images we see in media, from Photoshop to AI, and explores how these technologies are shaping perceptions of beauty.
Discover how patient-centered innovation and cutting-edge techniques are transforming aesthetic and reconstructive medicine, and gain insights into the future of plastic surgery from one of the industry’s leading experts.
#PlasticSurgery #HealthcareInnovation #JayCalvert #IMPACT25 #AestheticMedicine #Rhinoplasty #FacialAestheticsCommanding Altitude Panel at IMPACT 25 | Aerospace, Autonomy & the Future of National PowerInternet Marketing Association2025-12-02 | In this IMPACT 25 panel, leaders from across space technology, defense innovation, and advanced manufacturing explore how public–private collaboration is reshaping the U.S. aerospace ecosystem. Together, they reveal a rapidly accelerating industry driven by capital investment, policy modernization, and breakthroughs in engineering and autonomy.
Christopher Lay highlights how Leonid Capital Partners fuels national security innovation through growth capital, helping early-stage defense and intelligence companies scale mission-critical technologies.
Greg Harrell brings a manufacturing lens, showing how Borla Defense is rebuilding domestic aerospace capability to reduce dependence on foreign supply chains—especially in drone production.
Omar Pimentel examines the regulatory environment, calling for “smart regulation” that speeds development, streamlines licensing, and enables government agencies to leverage commercial technology more effectively.
Hamed Khalkhali shares how Swiss Engineering is advancing composite manufacturing and autonomous high-altitude platforms, while urging updates to outdated FAA policies and greater inclusion of small and mid-sized firms in defense procurement.
Across the conversation, the panelists emphasize the importance of domestic manufacturing, modernized regulation, long-term capital formation, and a skilled STEM workforce.
Their insights underscore that U.S. leadership in space and defense will depend on stronger alignment between innovators, investors, and government—ensuring that emerging technologies can scale, compete, and strengthen national security.
#impact25 #AerospaceInnovation #DefenseTechnology #SpaceTech #AdvancedManufacturing #SupplyChainResilience #STEMWorkforce #USInnovation #RegulationAndPolicy #PublicPrivatePartnerships #FutureOfDefense #IMPACT25PanelsDan Wright on the New Frontier of Real-World AI | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-12-01 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Dan Wright, CEO and Co-Founder of Armada, shares how his company is redefining the future of intelligent infrastructure and unlocking real-world AI for industries and communities across the globe.
At the intersection of AI, connectivity, and global development, Dan and his team are building an infrastructure model that brings advanced compute and intelligence to the edge—closing the digital divide and expanding access to transformative technology. His leadership reflects a mission to deliver AI where it’s needed most, enabling smarter operations, resilient systems, and inclusive technological progress.
Before founding Armada, Dan scaled some of the world’s most recognized AI and software companies—from leading DataRobot as CEO to guiding AppDynamics through rapid growth and a multibillion-dollar acquisition. Now, he’s helping shape a new era where AI becomes practical, deployable, and accessible at scale.
Watch now to discover how Armada is charting the next frontier of real-world AI and reshaping the global technology landscape.
#IMPACT25 #DanWright #Armada #RealWorldAI #AIFuture #TechnologyLeadership #DigitalInfrastructure #Innovation #Connectivity #TechForGood #IMPACT25InterviewsKeith Strier at IMPACT 25 | The Global Race for Sovereign AIInternet Marketing Association2025-12-01 | Keith Strier, Senior Vice President of Global AI Markets at AMD, delivers an insight-rich keynote at IMPACT 25: AI Driving the New Frontier. Working with governments and global institutions on national-scale AI adoption, Keith explains why the intersection of innovation and public policy now defines global competitiveness.
He explores the accelerating race toward Sovereign AI—a nation’s ability to build, scale, and govern AI within its borders—anchored in infrastructure, data ecosystems, workforce readiness, and strategic policy. Keith traces the origins of the global AI race through three pivotal moments: AlphaGo’s victory in 2016, the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, and the 2025 U.S. AI Action Plan.
Keith outlines the three national imperatives driving AI strategies worldwide—economic growth, national security, and competitiveness—and warns that only a fraction of countries have the supercomputing power needed to lead. Framing AI as the 26th general purpose technology, he emphasizes that it is now foundational to every policy domain.
His message is clear: there is no policy without AI policy, and leaders who fail to invest in AI risk falling behind in an increasingly digital world.
#IMPACT25 #KeithStrier #AMD #SovereignAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInnovation #FutureOfAI #TechnologyLeadership #PolicyAndTechSteve Economos at IMPACT 25 | Commercial Real Estate & The New FrontierInternet Marketing Association2025-12-01 | Steve Economos, Co-Founder of Economos DeWolf Commercial Real Estate & Investments, delivers a seasoned and insightful keynote at IMPACT 25: Commercial Real Estate & The New Frontier. With over 30 years of experience, he breaks down how shifts in capital markets, tenant behavior, and evolving investment strategies are redefining the future of commercial real estate.
With a blend of strategic expertise and decades of hands-on dealmaking—spanning more than 500 transactions, top-producing roles, and national leadership positions—Steve shares how industry leaders can navigate today’s rapidly changing CRE landscape. Discover how innovation, market dynamics, and forward-looking strategy are shaping the next era of commercial real estate.
#IMPACT25 #SteveEconomos #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #RealEstateInvesting #MarketTrends #FutureOfCRE #InnovationNina Mahmoudpour at IMPACT 25 | Inside the Deeptech Thesis Powering the FutureInternet Marketing Association2025-12-01 | Nina Mahmoudpour, Chief of Staff and Investor at Type One Ventures, delivers a dynamic keynote at IMPACT 25, sharing how her team identifies and backs the transformational technologies reshaping our world. From space and deeptech to AI, industrial automation, energy, and biotech, Nina takes audiences inside the firm’s high-conviction investment thesis and the frontier innovations that are poised to define the next century.
Drawing from her experience scaling startups, partnering with founders, and operating at the intersection of policy, technology, and venture capital, Nina reveals how Type One supports breakthrough companies as they navigate complex markets and accelerate toward critical growth inflection points. Discover how disciplined conviction, strategic operational support, and an eye for world-changing ideas are fueling the next wave of technological advancement.
#IMPACT25 #NinaMahmoudpour #DeepTech #VentureCapital #SpaceTech #AI #Innovation #FutureTech #StartupsThe Invisible War Panel at IMPACT 25 | AI, National Security, and the Immersive WebInternet Marketing Association2025-11-24 | Jay Symonds moderates The Invisible War panel at IMPACT 25, bringing together leading innovators Adam Roseman (SteadyIQ), Jamison Braun (Salesforce), Ryan Steelberg (Veritone), Dan Wright (Armada), and Mike Merchant (Codazen) to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping national security, infrastructure, and the emerging immersive web.
Key discussion points include:
AI disruption is imminent — addressing workforce displacement and entitlement reform.
Digital labor transforms governance — automation redefining how federal agencies operate.
Edge AI as the new frontier — enabling autonomy and resilience in energy, defense, and manufacturing.
Immersive web evolution — hybrid 2D/3D environments transforming commerce, interaction, and digital identity.
Data sovereignty matters — control of AI datasets shaping competitiveness. Industrial AI leadership — maintaining U.S. dominance in manufacturing, defense, and infrastructure.
Cross-sector collaboration — partnerships between government, tech, and industry essential for sustained leadership.
The panel highlights that the AI revolution is already underway, redefining business, government, and digital life. Maintaining U.S. leadership will require secure, inclusive, and strategic AI infrastructure, connecting edge computing to enterprise systems, and deploying AI responsibly across sectors of society.
#impact25 #TheInvisibleWar #JaySymonds #AdamRoseman #DanWright #RyanSteelberg #JamisonBraun #MikeMerchant #AI #EdgeAI #ImmersiveWeb #NationalSecurity #IndustrialAI #DigitalInfrastructure #Innovation #LeadershipBuilt to Lead Panel at IMPACT 25 | AI, Workforce, and the Next Industrial RevolutionInternet Marketing Association2025-11-24 | Steve Economos hosts the Built to Lead Panel at IMPACT 25, featuring Dan Leaf (GUGLI), Ken Wink (Ware Malcomb), Matthew Blake (OneCruit), and Aleks Gampel (Cuby). The panel explores how artificial intelligence, connectivity, and innovation are transforming industrialization, public safety, and workforce development in America’s rapidly evolving economy.
Key insights include:
AI and connectivity are redefining infrastructure to enhance both industrial efficiency and public safety.
National public safety standards are urgently needed to ensure reliable first-responder communication.
AI-enabled architecture is revolutionizing design processes and project efficiency in construction.
Federal incentives are fueling growth in frontier industries, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Labor shortages are driving creative workforce solutions blending automation with human expertise.
Modular housing innovation is critical to meet workforce needs in fast-growing industrial regions.
Cross-sector collaboration will determine America’s ability to sustain industrial leadership.
The discussion underscores that America’s next industrial era depends on a coordinated strategy linking public safety modernization, digital infrastructure, workforce development, and industrialized housing under a unified vision. By connecting innovation policy, human capital, and community development, the U.S. can build a resilient, future-ready economy that strengthens domestic manufacturing, safeguards public safety, and ensures equitable access to the opportunities of the new industrial age.
#IMPACT25 #BuiltToLead #DanLeaf #KenWink #MatthewBlake #AleksGampel #IndustrialInnovation #AIinIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment #SmartInfrastructure #ModularHousing #Leadership #FutureOfWork #PublicSafetyMatthew Kinsella at IMPACT 25 | How Quantum Mechanics is Redefining TechnologyInternet Marketing Association2025-11-24 | Matthew Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion, delivers a visionary keynote at IMPACT 25: Quantum Technology & The New Frontier. He takes audiences into the world of the very small—quantum mechanics—and explains how breakthroughs in precision timing, quantum sensing, and secure communications are reshaping the future of energy, defense, and information systems.
With a rare blend of strategic insight and operational expertise, Matthew shares how Infleqtion is bridging the gap between quantum research and real-world applications, unlocking new possibilities for advanced infrastructure and national security. Discover how quantum innovation is redefining what’s possible for technology and industry at a global scale.
#IMPACT25 #MatthewKinsella #QuantumTechnology #QuantumSensing #QuantumComputing #Innovation #FutureTechJay Symonds at IMPACT 25 | Amazon’s Predictive Analytics and AI-Driven SystemsInternet Marketing Association2025-11-24 | Jay Symonds, Head of Home & Sporting Goods Advertising at Amazon, delivers a visionary keynote at IMPACT 25: AI Innovating and the New Frontier. He explores how artificial intelligence and predictive analytics are revolutionizing both advertising and operational logistics at one of the world’s most complex companies.
With over 20 years of experience in marketing, media, and digital innovation, Jay explains how Amazon uses AI to predict consumer demand, optimize supply chains, and ensure packages reach customers on time — all while powering intelligent advertising campaigns. Drawing on his work with top global brands including Intel, Netflix, Disney, and GM, he shows how AI enables companies to operate at scale in environments no human could manage alone.
Discover how AI-driven insights are transforming customer engagement, brand strategy, and operational efficiency. Learn how predictive analytics and innovation allow Amazon to deliver on promises that would be impossible without AI.
#IMPACT25 #JaySymonds #AmazonAds #AIInnovation #PredictiveAnalytics #LogisticsInnovation #AdvertisingTechnology #DigitalInnovation #MarketingStrategy #FutureOfWorkAdam Roseman on AI-Driven Systems That Preserve Taxpayer Resources | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-24 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Adam Roseman, Founder and AI Transformation Leader at SteadyIQ, breaks down how artificial intelligence, financial technology, and public systems are converging to shape the new frontier of impact and innovation.
Adam shares how SteadyIQ is building advanced AI solutions to improve government benefits systems — addressing more than $280 billion in annual waste and helping agencies deliver support more efficiently, securely, and equitably.
With 20+ years of experience across M&A investment banking, private equity, and technology entrepreneurship, Adam brings a rare blend of strategic advisory and hands-on AI development. In 2025 alone, he built over 150 AI agents, guiding organizations on automation, ROI, and responsible adoption.
As a Senior Operating Advisor at Corbel Capital Partners and a four-time Visiting Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Adam offers deep insight into how GenAI will transform companies, communities, and entire sectors.
Discover how AI is reshaping government, fintech, and public infrastructure. Learn how SteadyIQ is closing gaps in benefits access and reducing systemic waste.
Hear Adam Roseman’s perspective on scaling applied AI solutions that create measurable social and economic value.
🎥 Watch now to explore how Adam Roseman is leading the frontier of AI transformation, financial innovation, and public-sector impact.
#impact25 #AdamRoseman #SteadyIQ #AITransformation #Fintech #PublicSectorInnovation #GenAI #TechnologyLeadership #Innovation #DigitalGovernment #FutureOfWorkChris Duncan on Building a Collaborative Future Between Government and Innovators | IMPACT 25Internet Marketing Association2025-11-24 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Chris Duncan, Tariff and Customs Counsel at Squire Patton Boggs, LLP and former Mayor of San Clemente, explores how emerging technologies, international law, and government policy intersect to shape the next era of global innovation. With deep experience advising Fortune 100 companies on trade, compliance, and cutting-edge technologies, Chris explains how Squire Patton Boggs works with innovators to ensure they can experiment, build, and scale freely — while navigating the complex regulatory environments that influence global markets.
Drawing from his 16-year career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and his work as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Chris offers rare insights into how government can (and should) serve as a partner to innovators, rather than an obstacle. He breaks down why collaboration between policymakers and technology leaders is essential for national security, emerging technologies, and the competitive strength of the U.S. economy.
Discover how companies shaping the future of AI, advanced manufacturing, mobility, and global trade are engaging with policymakers. Learn how smart regulation empowers — not limits — innovation. Hear Chris Duncan’s perspective on the relationship between law, leadership, and the technological frontier.
🎥 Watch now to learn how policy, trade, and technology come together to drive the future of global innovation.
#IMPACT25 #ChrisDuncan #SquirePattonBoggs #EmergingTech #InnovationPolicy #TradeCompliance #GlobalCommerce #TechnologyLeadership #PublicPolicy #Regulation #InnovationBlue Jasper Capital: Colin Myers on Christian Investment Screening & Purposeful CapitalInternet Marketing Association2025-11-21 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Colin Myers — Founder & CEO of Blue Jasper Capital — shares how intentional, faith-driven investing can transform communities, protect human dignity, and create value without compromising core beliefs.
Blue Jasper Capital applies some of the strictest Christian and conservative investment screenings in the world, eliminating companies connected to abortion, addiction, or exploitation so investors never profit at a neighbor’s expense. Through deep research and rigorous portfolio design, Colin champions an investment philosophy rooted in service, purpose, and helping communities thrive.
Beyond his work at Blue Jasper, Colin also serves as President of MacArthur Group, a national network of mental health and addiction treatment centers, and is committed to expanding access to life-changing support systems across the country.
Drawing from a diverse background — including service as a U.S. Navy Submarine Officer, and corporate leadership in finance and marketing at Fortune 500 companies — Colin brings a disciplined, operations-focused mindset to purposeful capital allocation. His approach bridges the gap between traditional financial models and values-based investing, demonstrating that ethical, faith-aligned strategies can drive both impact and sustainable growth. I n this conversation, Colin shares: 🔹 Why intentional, Christian-led investment screening matters 🔹 How Blue Jasper Capital protects investors from profiting at others’ harm 🔹 The balance between financial performance and faith-centered stewardship 🔹 How purposeful capital can improve communities, mental health, and economic well-being 🔹 His vision for building investment systems that create value by helping our neighbors
🎥 Watch now to learn how Colin Myers is redefining values-based investing and proving that capital can be both ethical and impactful.
#IMPACT25 #ColinMyers #BlueJasperCapital #FaithDrivenInvesting #ValuesBasedInvesting #ImpactInvesting #ChristianInvesting #PurposefulCapital #EthicalFinance #Leadership #InvestmentStrategy #InnovationDaniel Hendrix on Veteran Mental Health, Connection & The Tech Vets Mission | IMPACT 25 InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-21 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Daniel Hendrix — Founder & CEO of D Hendrix Consulting — shares his mission to transform how America supports its veterans, strengthens innovation, and bridges the gap between government, academia, and industry.
With 21 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard and a career advising senior leaders on strategy, decision-making, and resilience, Daniel brings a rare blend of lived experience and executive insight. Now, he is launching a powerful new venture: Tech Vets — a foundation and national initiative dedicated to connecting veterans with technology, community, and mental health support.
Through Tech Vets Foundation and Tech Vets Inc, Daniel aims to:
🔹 Combat the veteran mental health crisis through connection and access 🔹 Bring breakthrough technologies into government to modernize critical systems 🔹 Create events, networks, and pathways that empower veterans to thrive 🔹 Solve the innovation gap by aligning public, private, and academic partners
🎥 Watch now to hear Daniel’s powerful vision for veteran empowerment, national innovation, and a more connected future for those who served.
#IMPACT25 #DanielHendrix #TechVets #Veterans #VeteranAffairs #Innovation #Government #Academia #Industry #MentalHealth #Leadership #Technology #ImpactLance Ware on Next-Gen Connectivity & Digital Innovation | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-21 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Lance Ware, CEO of DEC LLC, reveals how his companies are shaping the future of hyperscale cloud infrastructure, next-generation connectivity, and digital transformation across underserved and high-demand regions.
With more than 30 years of pioneering leadership, Ware has consistently been ahead of the curve — from creating early hosted application services with WareNet, to transforming global digital media delivery as founder of SyncCast, which powered Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace before competitors caught up.
Today, Ware leads DEC LLC and Datum Partners in developing large-scale data center campuses across the western U.S. and Pacific territories — expanding capacity, resilience, and access in markets that need it most. He also heads AVX Networks, deploying high-performance fiber and wireless connectivity designed for mission-critical and hard-to-serve environments.
Watch now to hear how Lance Ware is driving the next wave of cloud, connectivity, and digital infrastructure transformation.
#IMPACT25 #LanceWare #DEC #CloudInfrastructure #DataCenters #Connectivity #BroadbandInnovation #Hyperscale #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #Technology #InnovationMatt Nicosia on the Future of Blockchain Infrastructure | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-21 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Matt Nicosia—Co-Creator of Trusted Smart Chain—shares how blockchain infrastructure is evolving to support trust-driven, decentralized ecosystems and transform business models across industries.
Matt explains how Trusted Smart Chain operates as a Layer 1 blockchain designed to force truth and transparency into smart contracts and real-world assets, enabling regulatory clarity and paving the way for broader global adoption. With more than two decades of entrepreneurial experience, he has launched and scaled multiple technology ventures, including the first event-driven platform for the relocation industry.
Watch now to learn how Matt Nicosia is helping shape the next frontier of decentralized innovation.
#IMPACT25 #MattNicosia #TrustedSmartChain #BlockchainInfrastructure #Layer1Blockchain #Decentralization #SmartContracts #Transparency #RealWorldAssets #Web3Innovation #IMPACT25InterviewsTrust, Truth & Transparency: Travis Flaherty on Digital Currency | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-21 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Travis Flaherty—Partner, Co-Founder, and Chief Marketing Officer of Trusted Smart Chain—shares how blockchain innovation, marketing strategy, and next-gen smart chain solutions are reshaping digital ecosystems.
With more than three decades of entrepreneurial experience, Travis has built and scaled high-performing teams across both traditional and digital industries. As a recognized leader in direct selling and a 2023 Direct Selling Hall of Fame inductee, he brings deep insight into global sales growth, startup strategy, and digital transformation.
At IMPACT 25, Travis discusses how smart chain technology is creating new opportunities for trust, transparency, and scalability in the next era of digital business.
Watch now to learn how Travis Flaherty and Trusted Smart Chain are helping shape the future of decentralized innovation.
#IMPACT25 #TravisFlaherty #TrustedSmartChain #Blockchain #SmartChain #DigitalInnovation #MarketingLeadership #StartupStrategy #FutureOfTech #Decentralization #IMPACT25InterviewsVince Walden on Legal AI and the New Frontier | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-20 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Vince Walden, CEO of Kona AI, explores how artificial intelligence and automation are transforming legal, compliance, and investigative functions.
With over 20 years of experience, Vince has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global organizations to develop advanced solutions for anti-corruption, sanctions, antitrust, and legal discovery. At IMPACT 25, he shares how emerging technologies are reshaping legal risk management and the future of corporate integrity programs worldwide.
Watch now to learn how Vince Walden and Kona AI are pioneering the next frontier in legal and compliance innovation.
#IMPACT25 #VinceWalden #KonaAI #LegalAI #ComplianceInnovation #InvestigativeTechnology #AntiFraud #CorporateIntegrity #AIinLegal #RegTech #InnovationAleksey Matyushev on Aerospace, Automation, and the New Frontier | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-20 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Aleksey Matyushev, CEO of Natilus, explores how next-generation aerospace design is unlocking new possibilities in global logistics, defense, and passenger travel.
Leading Natilus, Aleksey is developing Blended-Wing-Body (BWB) aircraft with 30% less fuel burn, 40% more cargo capacity, and 50% lower operating costs, setting a new benchmark for efficient, scalable air mobility. He also discusses how AI, emerging infrastructure, and dual-use innovation are accelerating breakthroughs across the aviation landscape.
Watch now to discover how Aleksey Matyushev is shaping the future of aerospace, freight, and passenger transport.
#IMPACT25 #AlekseyMatyushev #Natilus #AerospaceInnovation #AirMobility #BlendedWingBody #AIinAviation #LogisticsInnovation #FutureOfFlight #DefenseTech #AviationInnovationRyan Kriser on Space Innovation, Policy, and the New Frontier | Impact 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-17 | Space, Policy, and the New Frontier | Balcony Interview with Ryan Kriser at Impact 25
In this exclusive balcony interview from Impact 25, Ryan Kriser, Partner at Type One Ventures, explores the cutting edge of space innovation, policy, and investment strategies shaping a multiplanetary future.
Ryan leads early-stage investments in frontier companies across space infrastructure, propulsion, and in-orbit systems, helping bold founders scale transformative technologies. As Founder of Helios Capital and Chairman of Space for Humanity, he is deeply committed to expanding space access and driving breakthroughs that redefine humanity’s role in the cosmos.
Learn how strategic investment, visionary policy, and disruptive technology intersect to create civilization-defining opportunities.
Discover Ryan’s insights on backing companies that push the boundaries of exploration and technology while supporting sustainable growth in the space economy.
Hear how capital, innovation, and long-term vision can accelerate human potential both on Earth and beyond.
Don’t miss this conversation on space, policy, and the frontier of human exploration.
Subscribe for more visionary talks from Impact 25! #impact25 #RyanKriser #TypeOneVentures #SpaceInnovation #SpacePolicy #SpaceForHumanity #VentureCapital #FrontierTechnology #MultiplanetaryFuture #InnovationDr. Jay Calvert on Aesthetic Innovation & Surgical Excellence | Impact 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-17 | Healthcare & The New Frontier | Balcony Interview with Dr. Jay Calvert at Impact 25
In this exclusive balcony interview from Impact 25, Dr. Jay Calvert—Principal Surgeon at Jay Calvert, MD, Professional Corporation—shares insights on the future of aesthetic medicine, surgical innovation, and patient-centered care. A Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with renowned practices in Beverly Hills and Newport Beach, Dr. Calvert specializes in rhinoplasty, facial aesthetics, and advanced body procedures. He is widely recognized for his precision, artistic approach, and commitment to delivering safe, transformative results.
Learn how cutting-edge surgical techniques, emerging technologies, and evolving patient expectations are reshaping the practice of aesthetic and reconstructive medicine. Discover how Dr. Calvert approaches innovation while maintaining the highest standards of safety, ethics, and outcomes. Hear his perspective on how healthcare is entering a new frontier—one driven by personalization, medical advancement, and a deeper understanding of individual patient needs.
Don’t miss this conversation on surgical excellence, innovation, and the future of aesthetic healthcare.
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#Impact25 #JayCalvert #PlasticSurgery #AestheticMedicine #Rhinoplasty #HealthcareInnovation #SurgicalExcellence #FutureOfHealthcare #BeverlyHills #NewportBeachMike Merchant on Immersive Computing and the Future of the Web | Impact 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-17 | The Future of Immersive Computing | Balcony Interview with Mike Merchant at Impact 25
In this exclusive balcony interview from Impact 25, Mike Merchant, CEO of Codazen, explores the transformation of the web through immersive computing and AI-driven productivity.
A visionary leader at the forefront of spatial and interactive technologies, Mike has guided Codazen—long-term partner to Meta—in building next-generation digital experiences. He shares how Codazen’s Ready3D platform is redefining what’s possible online by converting traditional 2D websites into interactive 3D environments accessible through both desktop browsers and VR headsets, bringing immersive, spatial experiences into the mainstream.
Learn how Mike’s work and industry involvement support the growth of immersive technologies across the U.S., aligning with initiatives like the Leadership in Immersive Technology Act of 2025. Discover how Codazen’s AI-powered productivity tools, including Perception, enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and elevate operational efficiency.
Hear how immersive computing and AI are reshaping how organizations build, innovate, and engage. Don’t miss this conversation on immersive tech, AI, and the evolution of the web.
Subscribe for more visionary talks from Impact 25! #impact25 #MikeMerchant #Codazen #ImmersiveComputing #Ready3D #SpatialWeb #AIProductivity #XR #FutureOfWeb #InnovationTom Peck on Digital Transformation, AI, and the Future of Food Service | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-17 | Innovation and Digital Strategy in Food Service | Balcony Interview with Tom Peck at IMPACT 25
In this exclusive balcony interview from Impact 25, Tom Peck, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at Sysco, discusses the technologies and strategies reshaping the global food service landscape. Tom leads all global technology operations for Sysco—the world’s largest food service distributor—and oversees the company’s unified digital strategy, including eCommerce, data and analytics, and enterprise security. He breaks down how Sysco’s Recipe for Growth is fueled by technology-enabled efficiency, customer-centric design, and next-generation digital infrastructure.
Learn how Sysco is transforming food service through advanced analytics, AI-driven tools, and modernized supply chain systems. Discover how Tom’s cross-functional background in finance, procurement, and digital operations positions him to guide Sysco through rapidly shifting economic and policy environments.
Hear how technology is redefining food ecosystems, from delivery logistics to customer experience innovation.
Don’t miss this conversation on digital transformation, scale, and the future of food service.
Subscribe for more visionary talks from IMPACT 25! #impact25 #TomPeck #Sysco #FoodServiceInnovation #DigitalTransformation #AI #SupplyChain #eCommerce #DataAnalytics #LeadershipChris Robertson on Family Offices, Wealth Strategy & Legacy Planning | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-14 | In this IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Chris Robertson, President and Financial Planner at Peak Financial Group, shares insights on the evolving landscape of family offices, wealth preservation, and long-term financial strategy.
With expertise in comprehensive financial planning, estate strategies, wealth management, and business owner planning, Chris helps families navigate complexity with clarity and purpose. His engineering background—earning a degree in aerospace engineering from UCLA and beginning his career at Boeing—brings analytical rigor and disciplined problem-solving to his client-focused approach.
At IMPACT 25, Chris discusses Family Office and the New Frontier, exploring how tailored financial frameworks can support multigenerational wealth, strengthen legacy planning, and adapt to shifting economic and regulatory environments.
Watch now to learn how Chris Robertson is helping families build resilient, future-ready financial strategies. #impact25 #ChrisRobertson #PeakFinancialGroup #FamilyOffice #WealthManagement #FinancialPlanning #LegacyPlanning #EstateStrategy #FinancialLeadership #IMPACT25InterviewsDr. Frank LaFerla on Neuroscience, Innovation & Scientific Leadership | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-14 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Dr. Frank LaFerla, Dean of the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences, reflects on a distinguished career at the intersection of neuroscience, research innovation, and academic leadership.
A Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior, Frank leads the NIH-funded UCI Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and co-directs MODEL-AD, a national initiative advancing next-generation disease models to accelerate discovery and translational breakthroughs.
Widely recognized as a global leader in neurodegenerative research, Frank has published over 225 peer-reviewed papers and developed influential Alzheimer’s models used by scientists in more than 20 countries. His impact on science has earned him election as a Fellow of the AAAS and the American Neurological Association, along with the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
Watch now to explore Dr. Frank LaFerla’s insights on the future of neuroscience, scientific collaboration, and the evolving landscape of biological research.
#IMPACT25 #FrankLaFerla #UCIBioSci #Neuroscience #ScientificInnovation #ResearchLeadership #AlzheimersResearch #MODELAD #AcademicExcellence #IMPACT25InterviewsHamed Khalkhali on AI in Aerospace, National Security & Innovation | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-14 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Hamed Khalkhali, President of Swift Engineering, shares insights from more than 25 years at the forefront of aerospace, unmanned systems, autonomy, and advanced robotics—and how AI is reshaping national security and the global economy.
With deep technical expertise in system-level design and more than 12 years working on fly-by-wire flight control systems meeting FDAL-A safety requirements, Hamed has led multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, AI, and manufacturing functions. His leadership has guided complex aerospace and autonomous technology programs from concept to full production.
Hamed’s philosophy centers on collaboration, early integration of design and manufacturing, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Under his leadership, Swift Engineering continues to pioneer next-generation aerospace and autonomous systems that are redefining future mobility, defense innovation, and the economic landscape shaped by AI.
Watch now to learn how Hamed Khalkhali is driving the future of aerospace, national security, and advanced autonomous technology.
#IMPACT25 #HamedKhalkhali #SwiftEngineering #Aerospace #AIinAerospace #NationalSecurity #AutonomousSystems #DefenseTechnology #Robotics #AviationInnovation #IMPACT25InterviewsSteve Economos on Commercial Real Estate Leadership | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-14 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Steve Economos, Co-Founder of Economos DeWolf Commercial Real Estate & Investments, reflects on more than 30 years in commercial real estate and the principles that have guided his leadership, expertise, and impact on the industry.
Steve began his career at Grubb & Ellis in 1993, where he earned top honors, and went on to open NAI Capital’s Orange County office—becoming a two-time top-producing broker and chairing the firm’s national Investment Council. As a principal in more than 500 commercial real estate transactions, Steve brings deep insight rooted in experience, discipline, and long-term value creation. His thought leadership extends to publications in the Wall Street Journal and lectures at UCI, CSUF, and Chapman University.
Watch now to learn how Steve Economos has helped shape commercial real estate through decades of market cycles, strategic leadership, and a commitment to professional excellence.
#IMPACT25 #SteveEconomos #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #Leadership #RealEstateInvestment #EconomosDeWolf #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateStrategy #IndustryExperts #IMPACT25InterviewsMike Gentile on Cyber Resilience | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-14 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Mike Gentile, CEO of CISOSHARE, shares how he is advancing cybersecurity readiness and workforce development to strengthen organizational resilience in an era of escalating digital threats.
With more than 25 years as a cybersecurity founder, operator, and thought leader, Mike is focused on combating cybercrime while building a more equitable ecosystem for learners, employers, and communities. His work spans from pioneering GRC solutions—through his successful exit from Delphiis—to shaping the profession through influential resources like The CISO Handbook and CISO Soft Skills. As a recognized entrepreneur and OC500 honoree, he continues to push the boundaries of what cyber leadership looks like today.
Watch now to discover how CISOSHARE is shaping the next chapter of cyber resilience and preparing organizations for the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
#IMPACT25 #MikeGentile #CISOSHARE #CyberResilience #Cybersecurity #Leadership #WorkforceDevelopment #Technology #Innovation #CyberTalent #InformationSecurity #IMPACT25InterviewsJoshua Dominic on The Future of Passenger Rail | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-13 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Joshua Dominic, Founder of Dreamstar Lines, shares how his company is reimagining American travel by bringing back overnight passenger rail service—a bold vision that blends comfort, sustainability, and innovation.
At the crossroads of transportation, technology, and environmental stewardship, Joshua and his team are building a new standard for long-distance mobility in the U.S.—luxurious, efficient, and future-ready. Dreamstar Lines aims to reconnect regions while reducing carbon impact, offering travelers a smarter, more sustainable way to move across the country.
Watch now to discover how Dreamstar Lines is redefining the future of American travel and setting the pace for transportation innovation. #impact25 #JoshuaDominic #DreamstarLines #TransportationInnovation #Sustainability #Mobility #TravelInnovation #Leadership #Infrastructure #Technology #FutureofTransport #IMPACT25InterviewsSid Sundar on Enterprise Innovation and the New Frontier | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-11 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Sid Sundar, Team Manager at Capgemini, shares insights on driving enterprise innovation and shaping the new frontier of digital transformation.
With a deep focus on project management excellence and strategic execution, Sid discusses how Capgemini’s integrated approach—spanning strategy, design, and engineering—empowers organizations to navigate complex transformation journeys across digital and sustainable domains.
As a passionate advocate for continuous learning and collaborative innovation, Sid highlights the power of emerging technologies like AI, cloud, and data to unlock business value and accelerate growth.
Discover how leaders like Sid are redefining the future of enterprise transformation, fostering adaptability, and driving impact through technology and teamwork.
🎥 Watch now to explore how Capgemini is enabling the next wave of intelligent enterprise innovation. #impact25 #SidSundar #Capgemini #EnterpriseInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #AI #Cloud #Data #Technology #Innovation #Sustainability #IMPACTSeriesM.C. Sungaila on Space Policy and the New Frontier | IMPACT 25 Balcony InterviewInternet Marketing Association2025-11-11 | In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, M.C. Sungaila, Partner at the Complex Appellate Litigation Group and Professor of Space Law & Policy at LMU Loyola Law School, explores how evolving legal frameworks are shaping the new frontier of space policy and governance.
An award-winning appellate attorney with over 170 appeals argued or briefed across state, federal, and international courts—including the U.S. Supreme Court—M.C. brings a rare blend of legal expertise, policy insight, and visionary leadership to the conversation.
As a leading voice in space law and ethics, she serves with For All Moonkind’s Institute for Space Law and Ethics and the Moon Village Association’s Lunar Governance Committee, advancing responsible and collaborative approaches to space governance. Her thought leadership has been featured in SpaceNews, National Law Journal, OC Business Journal, and the Beyond Earth Policy Review.
Discover how M.C. Sungaila is helping define the future of space law, air mobility, and ethical frameworks for humanity’s next great leap beyond Earth. 🎥 Watch now to learn how legal innovation and visionary policy are guiding the path to a sustainable and inclusive space future.