Global Capital Network Investor Conference | October 15, 2026

Akram Khalis

Managing Partner

Khalis Capital Group

Akram combines 20+ years of operating and investment experience, having built six companies and led the rollout of Power over Ethernet and Fault Managed Power across major commercial properties in North America.

Allen Conger

CEO

Vessel Wave Technologies, Inc.

Allen has experience across medical device sales, investment banking, institutional finance, and business ownership, with an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Charles Kropke

Founder & CEO

The Windjammer Way

Charles is an award-winning eco-tourism entrepreneur with experience founding Dragonfly Expeditions and leading ventures in sustainable tourism, cultural storytelling, and experiential travel.

Charles Yeomans

Chairman & CEO

Atombeam

Charles leads the development of Neurpac, a data compaction platform that increases network capacity, and PCM, an energy-efficient AI architecture designed to improve computing performance.

David Clark

EVP Corporate Development/Founder

Yonder Materials

David White

VP Federal

Atombeam

David brings executive experience from Ipanema Technologies, Expand Networks, and DW Executive Consulting, with expertise in solution selling, channel management, business development, and strategic partnerships.

Douglas Arnold

Dr. Alexandria Tucker

AI Scientist

Atombeam

Alexandria is the R&D leader at Atombeam, working across theoretical physics, machine learning, and advanced systems engineering for defense and industrial applications.

Gary Goldstein

CEO & Co-Founder

Insynctive

Gary is an HR technology leader focused on modernizing HR operations through SaaS solutions for data management, workflows, benefits, payroll, and automation.

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 Widelski

Founder & CEO

W3 Companies Global

Greg brings a background as a collegiate multi-sport athlete, medical device executive, and successful entrepreneur.

Jay Akar

Owner/Inventor

Movabowl

Jay is developing next-generation toilet technology designed to improve accessibility for aging adults and people with disabilities.

Jeff Belle

Founder & CEO

Royal Belle Equity Partners

Jeff, U.S. Navy veteran, and 2026 congressional candidate, brings experience in private equity, public service, and community leadership.

Jeff Smith

Head of Family Office

Visory

Jeff brings 26+ years of experience in securities, tax, M&A, regulatory compliance, capital markets, and digital assets, including roles with the SEC and Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission.

Jerry Conti

Managing Partner

Legacy Capital Professionals LLC

Jerry brings 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience, including $900M in education-sector revenue, 5.6M users, and leadership across investment, technology, and real estate.

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.

Kim Ward

Founder & Software Developer

1Account LLC

Kory Johnson

Co-owner & Founder

Whoop Axe Throwing

Kory is an adventure entertainment entrepreneur developing high-energy experiences and new entertainment projects.

Lama Mansour

Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer

Soteri Skin

Lama leads brand strategy and global growth for a non-steroidal eczema treatment using patented pH/LOCK™ technology.

Laura Ellis

Founder & CEO

LevEllis, Inc.

Dr. Laura is a board-certified surgeon, molecular biologist, and entrepreneur with 20+ years in aesthetic medicine and clinical research.

Lori Taylor

High Tide Ventures

Mark Putney

Managing Partner

MNM Partners LLC

Mark brings 30+ years of fiduciary experience, $60M+ raised from accredited investors, and a background in venture capital, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Mary Furlong

CEO & Founder

Mary Furlong & Associates

Mary helps companies enter and grow in the $8.3T longevity market through go-to-market strategy, capital connections, and industry-leading events. She has raised over $250M in venture financing and corporate sponsorships for AgeTech ventures and produces the What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit.

Matty Schirle

Founder and CEO

SkinKick

Minendra Patel

CEO & Founder

Phoenix Flight Industries

Minendra combines expertise in operations, program management, finance, marketing, and sales to advance the company’s hydrogen-powered aviation initiatives and business growth.

Niek Horstman

Head of Commercial

Fund Structuring

Niek has been active in financial markets since 2015, with expertise in algorithmic trading, alternative investments, fund structuring, and M&A.

Omar Sayed

Founder

BRAIN Holdings™

Omar is an internet commerce pioneer who has built and scaled digital commerce platforms since 2000, including a company ranked No. 19 on the Inc. 500.

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 Duffie

Founder

Definitive, LLC

Rafael is a character modeler and digital sculptor with over 15 years of design experience and 5 years working across the film, gaming, and commercial industries. Specializing in character modeling, hard-surface design, and digital sculpting, he is known for his problem-solving skills, adaptability, and ability to deliver high-quality work in fast-paced production environments.

Scott Arnold

CFO

Spark Molecular Diagnostics

Scott, who is also the President and CFO of LantentSpace Therapeutics, brings financial leadership experience from Certis, Verogen, Life Technologies, and Intuit, with expertise in executive management, financial reporting, and lean operations.

Sophia Louisa Lee

Founder/Producer/Screenwriter

Much Too Vulgar

Stephon Grey

Executive President

Forensic CPA Society

Stephon is a Certified Fraud Examiner and forensic accounting expert with 20+ years of experience in fraud, asset recovery, and financial investigations.

Stuart Mitchell

Founder/President/CEO/CSO

Novuson

Yvonne Richardson

CEO

GnarGuard LLC