AJ is a multifaceted leader, combining extensive experience in executive roles with a passion for fostering talent and leadership. As a Founder, Startup Advisor and Executive coach, AJ speaks on topics related to cultural transformation, human-centered design, and building global teams in the new world of work. As a former VP of People & Culture, CHRO, and Head of Talent at renowned firms like T-Mobile and HP Enterprise, she’s shaped corporate cultures and driven talent initiatives that have created massive impact from 0 to 1 builds and enterprise scale. In her most recent role leading the Global Talent and Human Experience Design teams at X, the Moonshot Factory, AJ continues to redefine industry standards. Her commitment extends beyond the corporate realm as the founder of Infuse Program Foundation, aimed at nurturing underrepresented youth, and BrainCandy Labs, where she advises and empowers through education and innovation in the new world of work.

Aj is also the author of award-winning children’s book, “Courage Takes Flight,” and champions literacy and future possibilities, embodying her coaching philosophy rooted in compassion, curiosity, and courage. Her latest book, “A Kids Book ABout Teams”, is also available on Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

Polina Dimitrova is the Global Head of People at Make, leading talent acquisition and development, people operations, and employer branding. Since joining Make in 2022, Polina has driven a transformative talent strategy that positions Make as an industry leader. Polina’s forward-looking approach propels Make’s growth in remote and distributed work environments. She champions diverse talent and collaboration, fostering an inclusive culture for Make’s global teams.

Cara is the Chief People Officer at Lattice, where she is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture where all employees can grow, learn, and do their best work. Cara has 20+ years of experience in HR, has scaled multiple HR operations through IPO (most recently at Udemy), and co-founded PeopleTech Partners, an extensive ecosystem of People leaders and entrepreneurs that works to bring new, promising HR tech and tools to market.

Sarah Franklin is the Chief Executive Officer of Lattice. She brings 25+ years of experience leading and scaling companies in tech and has a unique blend of technical knowledge, business acumen, and marketing expertise. Prior to joining Lattice, She spent over 15 years at Salesforce in a variety of executive leadership roles including President Advisory Board, Chief Marketing Officer, EVP Platform and Trailhead. Before Salesforce, she worked at a variety of companies ranging from scaled businesses to scrappy startups. She holds a dual degree in chemical engineering and biochemistry from Virginia Tech and has been awarded many accolades including Forbes’ Most Influential CMO, “CMO to Watch” by Business Insider, and recipient of the Brand Genius Award from Adweek.

Masha Sutherlin is Director of Global Corporate Legal & Mobility at Deel, the all-in-one HR platform for global teams. As the Director of Global Corporate Legal & Mobility at Deel, Masha leads the design, implementation, and execution of growth strategy for the business units, which provide legal and mobility solutions to clients across 90+ countries.

With over 15 years of experience in global people strategy, mobility and expansion for companies including Palantir and Nubank, she has built and managed high-performing and diverse teams, delivered large-scale global projects, and fostered strong relationships and partnerships with stakeholders and clients.

Masha is passionate about enabling and empowering global talent and creating world-class agile programs that support the needs and goals of hyper-growth companies.

Howard Wu is the CEO of Whereby, a company that operates without a traditional office, focusing instead on remote work. His journey into this role was shaped by significant experience at Myron+Adler, a family business where he helped transition the workforce from an in-office environment to remote and hybrid models. This initiative spanned across continents, affecting employees in North America, South America, and Europe.

Howard’s background also includes positions at Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and T-Mobile, along with involvement in various startups. These roles have provided him with a broad view of the tech industry, from corporate structures to the dynamic world of startups.

At Whereby, Howard applies his experiences to promote the benefits of remote work, like flexibility and improved work-life balance, while ensuring that the team remains productive and united. His strategy emphasizes clear communication, trust, and the use of technology to maintain a strong team connection.

His career, marked by transitions from traditional business operations to forefront tech positions and advisory roles in startups, showcases a commitment to adapting and leading through change, particularly in the context of remote work.

Chris Reynolds has been an entrepreneur for over 14 years running online businesses and services that support entrepreneurs in their growth to scale their companies. He co-founded M3 Entrepreneur Club which is a peer network of seasoned business owners. Chris is also the founder and host of The Business Method Podcast. The podcast began in 2015 & currently has over 600 episodes where they are currently interviewing billionaires and founders of billion dollar companies. Over the previous 7 years, he has created 10 international business accelerators. Chris is currently based in Barcelona but has been a location-independent entrepreneur for over 11-years, living in multiple countries & traveling the world during that time.

Ginger Dhaliwal is a seasoned entrepreneur with 15 years of experience managing globally distributed teams at high-growth startups. She has led product and technology development from ideation to launch of several patented disruptive technologies in the healthcare, e-commerce, and fashion industries across Asia, Canada, and the U.S. Ginger was a founding member of Embedded Wireless, an R & D facility, and played a key role in growing the company from 1 to 100 engineers, with international offices in Malaysia, India, and the U.S. Currently, Ginger serves as the Co-Founder and CPO of Upflex, a powerful workspace platform that brings together people, places, and data to deliver the right spaces for forward-thinking companies and global talent. Her expertise lies in remote, distributed, flexible, and hybrid work environments, where she has demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with these models. Ginger’s leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in Upflex’s growth and success, positioning the company as a leader in the evolving workplace landscape.