Ryan Frederick, of Columbus-based AWH, on why the best products win, turning more users of technology into creators of technology, and staying true to your craft.

John Manner, Co-Founder of MavenNext, on getting a handle on all your IT assets, leaning into change, and studying small business success.

Nicole Ponstingle, Partner and COO of Pandata, on evaluating AI through the lens of ethics and inclusion, building Ohio into the technology talent nucleus of the Midwest, and the power of ‘thank you.’

Sheri Chaney Jones, President and CEO of SureImpact, on truly understanding the pain points and needs of the customer, and the importance of being bold.

Jodie Bare, Chief Innovation Officer at the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, on safe air travel and using innovation to solve actual needs and serve people.

Ája Hardy, Director of gBETA Cleveland Business Accelerator, on every industry being tech enabled now and the importance of being flexible.

Ilya Bodner, CEO and Founder of Bold Penguin, on building human-centric technology and the importance of being bold.

Jacob Glenn, Founder and President of M Genio, on teaching old products new tricks, where IoT is headed next, and the traits he looks for when hiring new team members.

Kevin Gadd, Ohio State Director for Apprenti, on his mission to help women, people of color and veterans get into tech careers through registered apprenticeship.

Ann Marie Fisher, Director of Alliances at Jitterbit, on reducing data silos to gain a 360-degree view of your business, the importance of listening, and building the next generation of Ohio technology workers.

Chris Berry, CEO of Echelle Resources, Inc., on broadening the incorporation of IoT in the manufacturing space, providing quality software that is efficient and scalable, and adapting to overcome difficult situations.

Alan Chalker, Ph.D., of The Ohio Supercomputer Center, on the importance of high performance computing, the possibilities it opens for researchers and industry, and what’s needed for equal innovation opportunities.

Kristie Beck, CEO of Cleveland-based Proformex, on transforming the insurance industry, cultivating teams for peak performance, and developing Ohio’s tech talent pool.

Naveed Iqbal, Co-Founder + CEO, Noether Rudin, on technology accelerating student loan debt repayments, lowering financial barriers to education, and making Ohio a FinTech hub.

Adam Bothwell, CTO of Cincinnati-based ClearMark, on disrupting the eQMS industry, managing conflicting opinions around a technology direction, and the importance of selecting the right technology for the job.

Oskar Bruening, Co-Founder and CTO of Peek, on the importance of digital workflow, investing in your team, and Ohio’s competitive advantage for top tech talent.

Jeff Haskett, President of Clarus R+D, on the critical importance of businesses understanding how to find R+D tax credits, how it can fuel innovation, and simplifying technology.

Tracy Ruberg of the T6 Group and The Circuit, on connecting and collaborating, tech that serves people, and why Ohio has it all.

Sandy Rapp, SVP, CIO of TravelCenters of America, on re-imagining IT for Fortune 500s, unique vantage points, and using history to glean valuable life lessons.

Kevin Benacci, of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), on protecting the supply chain and enhancing the cybersecurity of the companies, sectors, and government entities involved in the response to COVID-19.