Paul Shoemaker – Author – CAN’T NOT DO
Paul Shoemaker describes people who are driven to make a positive impact on the world in his new book, Can’t Not Do.
The essential quality? Determined optimism.
Opportunity
Mark Horoszowski
Moving Worlds helps people find places and activities to make the world a better place. Co-Founder Mark Horoszowski explains the latest opportunities in over 50 countries.
Steve Gandara, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Excellent Cultures
“Millennials are great!” says Steve Gandara, business performance expert. Gandara adds that “culture eats strategy for breakfast” and discusses how today’s employers are changing to fit today’s consumers.
Scott Hanauer, Community Youth Services (WA State)
Hip Hop Heals — Scott Hanauer of Washington State’s Community Youth Services discusses how his organization uses hip hop to address troubled youth. Program director Bobby Williams and graduate Shanelle Berry join the conversation.
Carol Sanford, Business Innovator
Carol Sanford, world-known business consultant and author of her latest, The Responsible Entrepreneur, discusses how to change the world.
Peter Kline, Marathons With Meaning
Marathons With Meaning — Running With Those Who Cannot. Peter Kline runs marathons for people with disabilities, just to give them the chance to experience what it’s like. Amazing story of an amazin person!
Gina Guddat, Global Philanthropist
One person has great impact! Gina Guddat, a global philanthropist, takes her “Voluntourism” around the world.
Mark Horoszowski, Moving Worlds
Maximizing Your Expertise Around the World: Mark Horoszowski, Moving Worlds, explains the concept of “experteering,” a new way to make an impact and have a great experience!
Joe Whinney, Theo Chocolate (GlobalWA 2014)
Joe Whinney, head of the innovative Theo Chocolate company, describes how cocoa is sourced from dangerous countries.
Ed Bland, Habitat for Humanity International (GlobalWA 2014)
Habitat and Microfinance: Ed Bland, global expert in microfinance, explains how Habitat for Humanity expands its work through small lending.
Kat Taylor, Beneficial State Bank (Converge@Seattle)
Bank innovator Kat Taylor, CEO of Beneficial State Bank, describes how banking for the community can really work.
David Ramsay, Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) (Converge@Seattle)
David Ramsay, Minister of Tourism and Industry, Northwest Territories, Canada, and also President of Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER), discusses economic opportunities that can be achieved through working together.
Egils Milbergs, Center for Accelerating Innovation (Converge@Seattle)
Innovation on the Fast Track: Egils Milbergs, Center for Accelerated Innovation, describes advances in IT, aviation, agriculture, and more industries in the Pacific Northwest Economic Region.
Bob McLeod, Northwest Territories Premier, Canada (Converge@Seattle)
Premier Bob McLeod discusses economic progress and opportunities in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
David Giuliani, Washington Business Alliance (Converge@Seattle)
Plan 2025 for Washington State: David Giuliani, Washington state Business Alliance, describe the collaboration needed for comprehensive economic progress.
Alana DeLong, Calgary Legislator (Converge@Seattle)
Calgary Bow Legislative Assembly member Alana DeLong discusses opportunities in this Canadian region.
Atlantis ROV Team, Robotics Contest Winners Surprise! (Converge@Seattle)
What’s the surprise? They are girls! Watch the Atlantis ROV Team — Haley McConnaughey, Annika Hustad, and Hannah McConnaughey — fight age-old stereotypes as they challenge their Romanian hosts with their superior robotics’ knowledge.
Dr. Anne Condon, University of British Columbia (Converge@Seattle)
Dr. Anne Condon, Computer Science Department chief at the University of British Columbia, describes latest innovations in IT.
Brier Dudley, The Seattle Times (Converge@Seattle)
Brier Dudley, veteran technology and business reporter, discusses the resurgent IT industry in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
Michael “Luni” Libes, Fledge
Fledge helps entrepreneurs fly! Michael “Luni” Libes, serial entrepreneur, describes an innovative business incubator program for businesses to help the world.
Pedro Acosta, Honorary Consul from Brazil
The Honorable Pedro Acosta, Honorary Consul from Brazil, discusses the positives and negatives of his home country.
Scilla Andreen, Indieflix (Converge@Seattle)
Scilla Andreen, Indieflix — the Netflix of Independent Films — addressed independent filmmaking, especially how women have great opportunities as filmmakers.
Kristiina Hiukka, Women in Innovation (Converge@Seattle)
Kristiina Hiukka, Women in Innovation, discusses a collaborative environment where women and men can thrive in the workplace.
Jennifer Gilhool, Pink Streak Ink (Converge@Seattle)
Jennifer Gilhool, former Ford executive, owner of Pink Streak Ink, on opportunities for women: the glass ceiling still exists.
