Scott Nussbaum

Scott Nussbaum is the Chief Compliance Officer at Blue Heron Research Partners, where he has anchored the firm’s compliance and due diligence framework since joining in 2019 . Previously, he spent over eight years as Director of Operations and Senior Compliance Officer at Cross Shore Capital Management, overseeing regulatory adherence, operational integrity, and investment due diligence. […]

Gavon Austin Renfroe

Gavon “Austin” Renfroe is a multifaceted executive combining expertise in engineering, IP law, and insurance operations. Based in Austin, Texas, he has served E.A. Renfroe & Company since 2010, stepping into the role of CEO in 2022 after holding positions as IT Manager, General Counsel, Vice President, and interim President . Under his leadership, RENFROE® […]

David Cushing

David Cushing is a seasoned investment professional based in Greater Boston, currently serving as Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Creek Digital Corporation since March 2022 . He has extensive experience in technologically and quantitatively complex financial services, portfolio management, and trading, with a passion for markets, ecosystems, and local economies

Marc Katz

Marc Katz co-founded Custom Ink in 2000 after leaving Wall Street, building it into a digital-first custom apparel and swag platform. He has led major strategic rounds—including a $40M Series A from Revolution Growth and a 2019 recapitalization enabling investor exits led by Great Hill and HarbourVest—while maintaining leadership as Chairman. Under his guidance, Custom […]

Harry Shum

Harry Shum is a globally respected researcher and technology executive, best known for his leadership at Microsoft, where he served as Executive Vice President of AI & Research. He played a central role in shaping Microsoft’s AI strategy and was instrumental in founding Microsoft Research Asia, one of the top AI research labs in the […]

Wenda Millard

Wenda Harris Millard is a legendary media executive and powerhouse behind some of the digital advertising industry’s most important evolutions. As Vice Chairman and COO of MediaLink, she has advised hundreds of companies at the intersection of media, marketing, and tech. Previously, she served as Chief Sales Officer at DoubleClick, where she helped build one […]

Jay Long

Jay Long is a Senior Managing Director at The Townsend Group (joined 1994), where he chairs the Investment Committee, leads the ESG Team, and oversees global macro strategy. He’s a CFA charterholder with extensive experience in private market investments, real estate co-investments, and secondary transactions across Asian and European markets

Don Dodge

Don Dodge is a seasoned investment strategist based in Naples, Florida, with a deep-rooted focus in retirement planning, income products, and alternative investment vehicles. As part of REDEF, he blends decades of experience in investment management with a keen interest in emerging financial tools like annuities, segregated funds, and term insurance. With an eye on […]