Global Capital Network Investor Conference | June 2026

Ajay Bam

CEO & Co-Founder

Vyrill

Ajay is a product and technology leader with 13+ years of experience in mobile commerce, payments, SaaS, and digital products. He co-founded Modiv Media, a venture-backed mobile shopping platform later acquired by Catalina Marketing, holds multiple technology patents, and helped scale Nokia’s global app store billing platform across 124 operators in 43 countries, driving significant user and revenue growth.

Alan Stone

CEO

WallStreet Research

Alan is an investment banking and corporate finance executive with over 25 years of experience advising emerging growth companies. He has arranged numerous financing and merger transactions for public companies across NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTC Markets, and TSX, and previously served as an analyst and assistant portfolio manager at Merrill Lynch Asset Management.

Anthony Bennett

Premier Affordable Housing Fund

Bradley Kubela

Founder & CEO

Kubela Advanced Materials, Inc.

Former police lieutenant and famous for painting the iconic Hollywood Sign. His company sells advanced, high-end fire, water, and bulletproof industrial paints directly from the factory to consumers.

Brian Pierce

USA CEO & Founder

SQB Salt Imports

Brian is a manufacturing operations leader with a strong track record of driving operational excellence, cost savings, and business growth. He is known for his expertise in continuous improvement, quality management, and cross-functional leadership, with a hands-on approach to improving safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Bruce Knox

Owner

Knox-Out

Carole Spangler Vaughn

Founder & CEO

Eisana

Dr. Carole brings over 25 years of industry experience, including leadership roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb and serving as a business advisor to the Global Food Protection Institute’s Emerging Technology Accelerator. Her background spans key business development and strategy roles at major medical corporations and academic tech transfer offices. Based in Houston, she holds a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Johns Hopkins and an MBA.

Connie Harrel

President

Keiretsu Forum Southern California

Connie Harrell is an investor and business leader serving as President of Keiretsu Forum Southern California and CEO of Syndicated Resources. She is involved in one of the world’s largest angel investor networks, focused on connecting accredited investors with opportunities across technology, healthcare, consumer products, and real estate.

Dr. William Rassman

Co-Founder

Engraft Technologies

Dr. William Rassman is a globally recognized pioneer in the field of hair transplant surgery. Known as the “Father of FUE”, he introduced the FUE in 2002 in a well-recognized peer-reviewed journal article. He holds more than 5 dozen patents in diverse fields. He is continuously working to develop tools that will make hair transplant surgery more efficient.

Francis Taylor

A5 Ventures

Gary Schwartz

Chief Financial Officer

Hedonia USA

GCN Team

Event Host

Global Capital Network

The Global Capital Network team brings together the world's leading investors, fund managers, and entrepreneurs for transformative capital markets events.

Greg Myers

President

Costa Rica Fund

Guanghuo Chen

CEO

Tomii Healing System Inc.

Guanghuo Chen is a Chinese-American entrepreneur with a background in technology and software development who later shifted his focus to holistic health and traditional Chinese medicine. He is known for developing the Tomii Meridian Energy Chi Analysis System, which combines TCM principles with modern data-driven tools for non-invasive wellness care.

Jason Krupat

CEO

Cheddr Picks

Jason is a data-driven product leader with over 15 years of experience in digital products, games, and entertainment. He has led product teams at Yahoo! and Publishers Clearing House, launched 50+ websites and apps, and grew WorldWinner to $200M in annual transactions. He has also raised $3.1M for a crypto startup and holds four AI-related patents.

John Lunny

CEO

Life Cloud

John Lunny is a serial entrepreneur who began his career at MIT building internet software and later worked in AI in its early stages in the 1990s. He was the CEO of Vestmark, a wealth management SaaS company with over $1 trillion in assets on its platform. He is also recognized for his focus on building strong company culture and has served on the board of Expect Miracles Foundation, supporting cancer research and patient care.

John Sarabia

CEO

SALCO Landscape Services

John Sarabia is a U.S. Army veteran and entrepreneur with a background in landscaping and business. He started his career building a landscaping company, later studied Ornamental Horticulture and Business at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and earned an MBA. After a 26-year military career, he retired in 2024 and became the owner of SALCO, returning to his long-time passion for landscaping.

Josh Bois

CEO

Global Capital Network

Josh is an entrepreneur and investor relations strategist with over 15 years of experience helping companies secure capital, grow revenue, and expand their market presence. He specializes in fundraising, global marketing, business development, and strategic partnerships, working with organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Juan Gutierrez

CEO

Tim Hortons Mexico

Kaylah Webb Wade

CEO

HEXAI Technology Inc

Kaylah is the founder and CEO of HEX.ai Corporation, an immersive sports performance platform using AI, AR/VR, and biometric data to enhance athletic training and recovery. He is also a Biophysiology student with plans to pursue anesthesiology, bringing a science-focused approach to building health and performance-driven technology.

Kyle McCreight

Partner & Biz Dev Director

MNM Partners LLC

Kyle is a business development and investment professional with experience across asset management, real estate, and enterprise sales. He has held roles at companies including CrowdStrike and Rubrik, and has a background spanning asset management, partnerships, and early-stage business growth.

Larry Namer

Co-Founder

E! Entertainment TV

Larry is a veteran media executive with over 50 years of experience in television, film, and digital entertainment. He is President of Metan Global and Chairman of LJN Media, where he focuses on media strategy, content development, and technology-driven entertainment ventures across global markets, including the U.S. and China.

Lilas Baketa

Founder & CEO

LNB Accounting

Lilas Baketa, CPA, MAFM, is the Founder and Managing Principal of LNB Accounting. With expertise in audit, tax, and strategic consulting, she helps businesses, medical practices, nonprofits, and high-net-worth individuals navigate complex financial challenges and achieve long-term growth.

Lindsey Kerns

Partner

11.1 Investments

Minendra Patel

Founder & CEO

Phoenix Flight Industries

Minendra is a diversified leader with experience across operations leadership, program management, strategic financial operations, marketing, and sales. He focuses on bridging strategy and execution to drive large-scale business initiatives, with strong strengths in communication, team building, and stakeholder management to support successful project delivery.

Neil Epstein

CEO

OmniPad Corporation

Neil is an entrepreneur with a background in game design, startups, venture capital, and strategic partnerships. He is an Emmy Award recipient for 3D design work on NBC’s Sydney Olympic broadcast and has collaborated with Walt Disney Imagineering on virtual attractions for DisneyQuest. He founded OmniPad Corporation in 2020 and holds multiple U.S. and international patents and trademarks.

Nick Bach

Founder

The Social Market

With a background in Regional Development, Business Administration, and International Relations, Nick specializes in strategic planning, market integration, and blockchain technology. Through his work with United.Space, he promotes governance models focused on privacy and decentralization while helping develop innovative digital marketplace solutions.

Nick Delgado

Founder

Delgado Protocol

Nick is a health educator, researcher, and anti-aging specialist with decades of experience in nutrition and wellness. A former Director of the Pritikin Better Health Program, he has delivered over 3,000 seminars worldwide, contributed to anti-aging clinical research and education, and is recognized for his work advancing health optimization and longevity.

Paul Russo

Founder & CEO

K2X Technology & Life Sciences

Paul is a four-time founder, investor, and technology executive with extensive experience in semiconductors, automotive technology, and life sciences. He led Genesis Microchip through a NASDAQ IPO and later founded GEO Semiconductor, which was acquired by indie Semiconductor. He is active in seed and angel investing, serves on multiple technology company boards, and is recognized as an IEEE Gold Medal recipient and World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.

Rafael Cortes

Global Sales Director

Intuitive Data Analytics

Rafael is a global strategist, business developer, and consultative sales leader with international experience across corporate, startup, and government sectors. He specializes in management (HR, finance, and operations), competitive strategy design and execution, business development at C-level, and institutional relations. He also serves as a master’s-level professor in international marketing, management, and branding.

Raymond Cloutier

Founder and CEO

NovApproach Spine

Raymond brings over 40 years of experience in orthopedic product development and executive leadership. He has worked closely with surgeons and scientists worldwide to develop innovative spinal implants, surgical instruments, and joint replacement technologies, earning multiple patents and helping improve outcomes for millions of patients.

Rick Darnell

Retired NBA Player

Tomii Healing System Inc.

Rick is a business development and community outreach leader with decades of experience spanning both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. A former professional basketball player and international athlete, he has served on multiple nonprofit boards and is dedicated to supporting youth development, education, and community initiatives through strategic leadership and partnership building.

Ron Garret

CEO

Alert The Globe

With over five decades of experience in the music industry, Ron is an entrepreneur focused on connecting artists and fans through live entertainment and digital concert experiences. His work centers on expanding access to live music through innovative streaming platforms.

Rosaki Hilt

Founder

Level Up Workshops

Rosaki is an entrepreneur, sales leader, and business strategist with over 17 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development. With a background spanning multiple industries, including home services and consumer sales, he has built and led several companies while also studying private equity and venture capital through Harvard Extension School.

Rudy Beltran

VP, Capital Acquisition

Innova GF

Rudy leads investor acquisition, engagement, and capital deployment for a Regulation D 506(c) microfinance platform funding microloans in Kenya. He spent nearly two decades at Anheuser-Busch in senior brand marketing roles, developing expertise in large-scale marketing, strategic communications, and audience engagement before transitioning into impact-focused capital raising.

Rusty Allen

Founder/Chief Product Officer

DOJO Air

Rusty Allen is an industrial designer with over 20 years of experience and a BFA in Industrial Design. He has created 200+ products across toys, smart home IoT, medical devices, and sports technology, with a strong focus on user-centered design. He is also known for a patented filtered water bottle that secured investment on Shark Tank.

Sergio Gutiérrez

CEO

Mango Grove Hospitality

Sergio is a CEO & CFO, HRVP, and strategic financial planner with 34 years of experience across retail, manufacturing, and real estate. He has a strong track record of creating value for shareholders, employees, and the communities he has worked with throughout his career.

Shane McConnell

Founder & CEO

Primal Power

Shane is a multifamily real estate specialist who has been structuring deals since 1995, focused on helping clients build and preserve wealth through strategic investments nationwide. He has brokered over $250 million in transactions, specializing in multifamily sales, purchases, and exchanges, and is known for his market expertise, pricing analysis, and deal execution.

Tien Wong

CEO

Opus8, Inc

Tien is an investor and capital advisor who deploys personal capital from prior exits and co-invests alongside family offices, angels, and institutional funds. He partners with founders raising $5M–$50M, helping them refine investor narratives, improve positioning, and gain warm access to capital through a large investor ecosystem spanning Opus8 and CONNECTpreneur.

Tom Sego

Founder & CEO

BlastWave

Tom Sego is a serial entrepreneur and executive with experience across technology, energy, and software security. He co-founded multiple companies and spent 9 years at Apple in senior leadership roles reporting to Tim Cook, leading several divisions including international retail programs. Earlier in his career, he worked in product management at AltaVista, M&A at Emerson Electric, and engineering roles at Eli Lilly and Caterpillar.

Trip O'dell

Founder & CEO

5xFive

Trip directs 5xFive's strategic vision and champions its mission to re-humanize human potential through intelligent technology. A former teacher and coach, he spent two decades in leadership roles at Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, Audible, and Pearson, building large-scale products across education, accessibility, and personalization. He holds graduate training in cognitive psychology and five USPTO patents in accessibility and human-computer interaction.

Wei Gao

Head of CEO’s office

Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFAI)