My name is Tareq Tahboub and I currently own and operate Trafford Security, a cybersecurity firm focused on offensive security, specifically penetration testing and red team engagements for clients ranging from the federal government to Fortune 500 companies. I’m now at the point where I’m looking to grow my business by hiring quality talent as well as looking to develop a SaaS solution to complement our service offerings.…
Laura Taylor is an expert communications strategist and founder of GaiaGroup PR. Laura and her firm specialize in assisting organizations, from publicly traded companies to non-governmental organizations, develop award-winning and effective communications programs. Laura is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in communications with profitable businesses and global agencies, having managed programs, teams, and budgets for brands such as Sprint Nextel, General Electric and more.…
Le-Marie Thompson is a technologist passionate about innovation and its transformative effects on local communities. She founded Nettadonna in 2012, a sustainable product development company committed to global stewardship of technology practices that foster responsible management of the world’s resources. Ms. Thompson has professional experience leading the development of innovative products and services in the wire-line, wireless and satellite industries.…
Eric Tobias is founder and principal of a soon to be launched boutique law firm, TobiasCounsel, PLLC. As both in-house and outside counsel, Eric has drafted and negotiated complex technology transactions including those involving cloud services, SaaS, reseller/OEM and distribution relationships, technology development, university tech transfer, manufacturing, outsourcing, joint ventures. Eric has spent almost his entire legal career serving emerging growth companies, many of whom are at the intersection of media and technology or offer products or services to large, risk-averse or highly regulated customers in media, healthcare or financial services.…
Manifest is Anuraag’s third startup and second in the 401(k) industry. He became passionate about helping people save for retirement, while helping restructure IL’s pension liabilities. Over the last three years, Manifest has transferred $500M+ in assets and is now building the pipes between the providers.
Deanna launched 3 Stories Communications in 2016, from the top floor of her DC rowhouse, on the principle that inclusion is the key to helping organizations share their stories of impact and build strong and supportive internal cultures. She honed this belief over 17 years at social change firm Vanguard Communications, where she was a member of the leadership team, built the brand practice and developed award-winning, inclusive campaigns that strengthened organizations and changed behavior around some of our most pressing health and environmental issues.…