Avi Olitzky
Avi Olitzky is the president and principal consultant of Olitzky Consulting Group. Over the course of his professional career, Avi has served as senior rabbi to one of the largest congregations in North America, successfully launched and grown innovative information technology and content-driven production companies and organizations, and was a founding board chair and board member for numerous non-profits. He is a master facilitator, design-thinker and strategic planner, innovator, speaker, and retreat organizer. In addition, he has served as an advisor and strategic consultant to multiple membership organizations and non-profits, camps and youth organizations, synagogues and churches, for-profit executives, and general companies. He was appointed to and served on city Human Rights Commissions as well as hospital IRBs for Human Subjects Research. Avi’s expertise in engagement, organizational planning, and outreach is regularly called upon, especially as co-author of New Membership & Financial Alternatives for the American Synagogue – From Traditional Dues to Fair Share to Gifts from the Heart (Jewish Lights). Avi is also a co-founder of SpirituWell, and serves as its Chief People & Spiritual Officer.
Sam Richter
Considered a leading authority on sales intelligence and digital reputation management, bestselling author and National Hall of Fame speaker Sam Richter, CSP, CPAE delivers his top-rated, incredibly dynamic, highly entertaining, and extremely high-content keynote presentations and workshop sessions to audiences worldwide. Sam’s programs also include access to attendee bonuses, which ensures that the learning – and most important, the implementation and impact – continues long after the ovation subsides.
Sam was named one of the World’s Top 50 Sales Keynote Speakers, one of the Top 15 Virtual Presenters, and one of the Top 25 Most Influential Sales Leaders. In addition to his speaking, Sam is a technology entrepreneur, and he has developed numerous search-related programs used by thousands of top organizations and business executives around the globe. For his work, Sam has won numerous awards including a Gold Award at the International Film Festival and a Codie-Award, the ‘Oscars’ of the software industry.
Sam has been featured in thousands of news programs and publications including CNN, USA Today, and Forbes. He serves on the Board of Directors for numerous technology companies and he is a past finalist for Inc. Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year.
Laura Goodrich
Laura Goodrich is an expert on Transformation and the Future of Work. She has over 20 years of experience as an executive coach. And is recognized by Thinkers 360 as the top 20 thought leaders in Transformation, Future of Work, Change, Culture, and Technology. Her global perspectives on workforce dynamics and change have earned her a reputation as someone who can create positive outcomes in even the most challenging workplace dynamics. She was recognized as the 10 Most Inspiring Businesswomen to Watch in 2020
Jack Uldrich
Jack Uldrich is a well-recognized global futurist, speaker, and the author of thirteen books, including a number of award-winning best sellers. He is a frequent speaker on technology, change management and leadership and has addressed hundreds of corporations, associations and not-for-profit organizations on five continents. He regularly makes television appearances on PBS’s Frontline, the Science Channel, and the Discovery Channel, and is a frequent guest on major media outlets, including CNN, CNBC, Fox and National Public Radio.
Jack is also an ongoing contributor on emerging technologies and future trends for a number of publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Wired Magazine and Inc.
Jack is a former naval intelligence officer and Defense Department official. He served as the director of the Minnesota Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning under Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura. His most recent book is Business as Unusual: A Futurist’s Unorthodox, Unconventional, and Uncomfortable Guide to Doing Business and his forthcoming book is The Rise of Generation RE.