Chris Knudsen
Christopher Knudsen is a published author, university instructor, inventor, and renowned consultant. He currently works as an independent fractional CMO and is a CEO at StoicYeti, an advertising agency focused on helping direct-to-consumer companies. He was formerly the CMO at Purple Mattress and has started and sold several companies, including 3DplusMe, a venture-funded consumer 3D printing and scanning company. As a consultant, Christopher’s main focus is to help businesses and ideas flourish alongside technological advancements.
Peter Mallouk
Peter is the President and CEO of Creative Planning, LLC, a nationally recognized independent wealth advisory firm, with over $245 billion in combined assets under management and advisement as of 7/1/23. A successful financial advisor as well as a lawyer, Peter has received wide acclaim for his work in the world of wealth management. He is a sought-after thought leader on financial topics and a New York Times bestselling author. Since 2004, Peter has led Creative Planning and its family of companies to provide comprehensive wealth management services to clients in all 50 states and abroad, including investment management, financial planning, tax planning, retirement plan consulting, estate planning services, and charitable planning.
Kelsi Sheren
Kelsi Sheren is the CEO of Brass & Unity and acclaimed author of “Brass & Unity, One Woman’s Journey Through the Hell of Afghanistan and Back”, is a distinguished Canadian veteran who served across Canadian, American, and British military forces as an Artillery Gunner & “Female Searcher'' during her impactful deployment in Afghanistan. Her resilience shines through adversity, from her remarkable achievements in Taekwondo as a National Champion to overcoming the profound challenges of PTSD and TBI post-deployment. Founding Brass & Unity, she transformed spent bullet casings into anionic jewelry and eyewear brand, donating 20% of the net profit to support veterans battling mental health issues. Her brand garnered celebrity endorsements, media acclaim, and notable awards. Kelsi’s journey inspired The Brass & Unity Podcast, a global hit exploring mental health and resilience stories.