{"id":209543,"date":"2022-11-07T13:15:15","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T18:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/?page_id=209543"},"modified":"2026-02-20T12:32:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T17:32:30","slug":"virtual-mentorship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/virtual-mentorship\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Mentorship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-homepage-hero\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\" ><div class=\"prpl-desktop-only-video\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2019\/03\/output.mp4\" data-poster=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-av1=\"\"><\/div><h1 id=\"content-start\">Virtual Mentorship<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"hero-footer\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeE3a1XQp30QqSEWNR30-D_i94pIUdEsT3d6K2s3G_X0DtLiQ\/viewform\">Sign Up for Mentorship<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/entrepreneur\/partners-and-resources\/?\">Resources for Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Book Office Hours with Our Experts!<\/h2>\n<p>Ignite Entrepreneur participants and alumni, let us help you further explore your idea and grow your business! You can now sign up for mentorship sessions with our experts. Sessions are generally 45 minutes and conducted virtually.<\/p>\n<p>Current Ignite participants and Alumni, please complete this brief survey indicating areas of need and which expert you would like to meet with.<\/p>\n<span class=\"prpl-button\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeE3a1XQp30QqSEWNR30-D_i94pIUdEsT3d6K2s3G_X0DtLiQ\/viewform\">Ignite Mentorship Request <\/a><\/span>\n<p>If you are interested in joining the next Ignite Entrepreneurs program (launching in late 2026), please complete the application.<\/p>\n<span class=\"prpl-button\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdrUn4CH8I2gzyk9zPHG_C2CFaX5YUNxo1r5f98HGBOkT7raA\/viewform?usp=header\">Ignite Entrepreneurs Application<\/a> <\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Our Mentors<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/02\/SME-Headshot-Size.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/02\/SME-Headshot-Size.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Raj Amin<\/strong><br \/>\nCo-Founder and CEO,\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qortex.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.qortex.ai\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708615515139000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1r8oQwye-MDiALNFeRloRk\">Arcade Therapeutics<\/a>;\u00a0Founder and Managing Partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/teemventures.com\/\">Teem Ventures<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early stage venture strategy and positioning<\/li>\n<li>Lean product development<\/li>\n<li>Fundraising approaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Alexandra-Bernard-Simmons.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Alexandra-Bernard-Simmons.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Alexandra Bernard Simmons\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Alexandra Bernard<\/strong><br \/>\nFounder and CEO, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/actladythinkboss.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Think Like a Boss NJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business Plan<\/li>\n<li>Branding<\/li>\n<li>Business Strategy and Marketing Strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Carissa-Borraggine.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Carissa-Borraggine.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Carissa Borraggine\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Carissa Borraggine<\/strong><br \/>\nFounder and Owner, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.kw.com\/join-keller-williams?utm_source=LinkedIn&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=Agent_Count&amp;utm_content=Recruiting_Site\">KW NJ Metro Group<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business Plan Creation<\/li>\n<li>Opening\/Planning for Brick and Mortar<\/li>\n<li>Real Estate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Evelyn-Cucchiara-rgb.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Evelyn-Cucchiara-rgb.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Evelyn Cucchiara\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Evelyn Cucchiara<\/strong><br \/>\nOwner, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/thetoytamer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Toy Tamer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turning Hobbies into a Business<\/li>\n<li>Solopreneurs or First-Time Business Owners<\/li>\n<li>Stream-Processes<\/li>\n<li>Niche Businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/SME-Headshots.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/SME-Headshots.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Annalyce D&#8217;Agostino-Gavin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founder, <a href=\"https:\/\/focusposters.com\/\">Focus Posters<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Content Creation (Beginner to Advanced)<\/li>\n<li>Graphic Design<\/li>\n<li>Visual Branding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/07\/SME-Headshots-2.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/07\/SME-Headshots-2.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Rebecca L. DeLuccia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Co-Founder &amp; CEO, DAE Lead \u00ae by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hundhausdesigns.com\/\">Hundhaus Designs LLC<\/a>; 3x U.S. Utility Patent Holder<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Innovation Opportunity Identification<\/li>\n<li>Strategic IP for Market Differentiation<\/li>\n<li>Inventor-led Patent Applications<\/li>\n<li>Physical Prototyping (Proof-of-Concept, MVP) and User-testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/12\/251203_Marco_de_Mel_Pedersen_Owner_Studio_de_Mel@2x.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/12\/251203_Marco_de_Mel_Pedersen_Owner_Studio_de_Mel@2x.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Marco de Mel Pedersen\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nFounder and Owner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiodemel.com\/\">Studio de Mel<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visual identity design<\/li>\n<li>Visual storytelling and concept sketching<\/li>\n<li>Event and environmental branding design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/01\/Mark-Donatiello.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/01\/Mark-Donatiello.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Mark Donatiello<\/strong><br \/>\nDirector of Client Experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/nancychuhomes.com\/\">Nancy Chu Homes-Keller Williams NJ Metro Group<\/a> and Former Fashion Industry Senior Executive<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sales Strategy and Execution<\/li>\n<li>Business Development\/Lead Generation<\/li>\n<li>Product Merchandising<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Randy-Doran.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Randy-Doran.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Randy Doran\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Randy Doran<\/strong><br \/>\nCo-Owner, Director of Operations of <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/clickfuzemarketing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ClickFuze Marketing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brand Development<\/li>\n<li>Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Video Production<\/li>\n<li>SEO\/SEM\/PPC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-17.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-17.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Masterpreneur(tm) and Founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.smallbusinessprouniversity.com\/\">Small Business Pro University<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Areas of Expertise<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Business Strategy<\/li>\n<li>Financial Management<\/li>\n<li>Business Financing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/william_fuchs-4.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/11\/william_fuchs-4.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>William Fuchs<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident, <strong>DKL Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Operations including Manufacturing<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Supply Chain &amp; Procurement.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Distribution<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>HR\/Human Capital<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Strategic Planning<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Finance &amp; Key Metrics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/02\/SME-Headshots-1.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/02\/SME-Headshots-1.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Len Harac, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.harac.com\/\">Harac Consulting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic and Tactical Business Consulting<\/li>\n<li>Time Management<\/li>\n<li>Networking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Al-Nesha-Jones.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Al-Nesha-Jones.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Al-Nesha Jones\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Al-Nesha Jones, CPA, MBA<\/strong><br \/>\nFounder, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asegroupoffices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ASE Group<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accounting<\/li>\n<li>Taxation<\/li>\n<li>Small Business Advisory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Jessica-Maarek.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Jessica-Maarek.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Jessica Maarek\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Jessica Maarek<\/strong><br \/>\nFounder and Owner, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redrootmarketing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Red Root Marketing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Media Marketing<\/li>\n<li>Content Marketing<\/li>\n<li>Digital Marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Dennis-Murphy.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Dennis-Murphy.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Dennis Murphy<\/strong><br \/>\nDirector of Corporate Accounts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gore.com\/\">W.L. Gore and Associates<\/a> (recently retired)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sales &amp; Customer Marketing and Strategy<\/li>\n<li>Consumer products industries including personal care, apparel, grocery products<\/li>\n<li>Medical devices<\/li>\n<li>Business development\u2013 targeting, networking, selling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/08\/qp0q8ugw.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/08\/qp0q8ugw.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"a headshot of Pooja Patel\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Pooja Patel<\/strong><br \/>\nAttorney<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic Planning<\/li>\n<li>Risk Management and Litigation<\/li>\n<li>General Corporate Advice and Insight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/08\/SME-Headshots-3.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/08\/SME-Headshots-3.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Priya Persaud<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/priya-persaud\/\">Attorney<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluating products and services to determine the appropriate form of IP protection<\/li>\n<li>Technical and scientific expertise in computer engineering, electrical engineering, and related fields<\/li>\n<li>Advising on IP strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Sherry-Rodriguez.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Sherry-Rodriguez.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Sherry Rodriguez\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Sherry Rodriguez, ESQ<\/strong><br \/>\nManaging Partner, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rrlegal.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">R&amp;R Legal Advisors<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal and Business Strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/SME-Headshots-8.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/SME-Headshots-8.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Yovana Rosales<\/strong><br \/>\nFounder and CEO, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theailatina.com\/\">Ai Latina;<\/a>\u00a0AI Enthusiast, Community Builder, Small Business Strategist &amp; Speaker<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>AI for idea generation, content creation, and project management<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>AI for streamlining operations and client onboarding<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Community strategy, building and engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-16.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-16.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Sienna Sage<\/strong><br \/>\nFounder and CEO, <a href=\"https:\/\/flourishbysage.com\/collections\/all\">Flourish by Sage<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Experise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Media Growth Strategies<\/li>\n<li>Email Marketing<\/li>\n<li>SEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/01\/tog_samphel.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/01\/tog_samphel.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Tog Samphel<\/strong><br \/>\nFounder and CEO, <a href=\"http:\/\/anytongs.com\">Anytongs<\/a><br \/>\nProduct\/User Experience Designer<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turning ideas into products<\/li>\n<li>Launching products online<\/li>\n<li>Design (apps, web, and branding)<\/li>\n<li>Ecommerce startups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-18.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-18.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Lauren A. Silverstein, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founder &amp; CEO, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.risingkitchens.com\/\">Rising Kitchens<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Ventures (including not-for-profit organizations)<\/li>\n<li>Measuring Impact<\/li>\n<li>Evidence-based strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Alina-Trigub.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2022\/11\/Alina-Trigub.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Alina Trigub\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Alina Trigub<\/strong><br \/>\nManaging Partner, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samofinancial.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SAMO Financial<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial Literacy and Personal Finance<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging AI and automation tools<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>\n<div>How to start and scale your business venture<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Erdal_Turnacioglu.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Erdal_Turnacioglu.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Erdal Turnacioglu<\/strong><br \/>\nManaging Partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/erdalemploymentlaw.com\/\">Erdal Employment Law<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employment laws (e.g., harassment, retaliation, wage and hour)<\/li>\n<li>Employee handbooks<\/li>\n<li>Employment training and seminars<\/li>\n<li>Workplace investigations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/08\/SME-Headshots-5.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/08\/SME-Headshots-5.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Vee Uhlendorf<br \/>\n<\/strong>AI Strategist, Co-Founder &amp; Creator of <a href=\"https:\/\/mystorypro.ai\/pocket-patrice\">MyStory PRO AI<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AI to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows<\/li>\n<li>Business operations and process optimization<\/li>\n<li>Strategic scaling and intentional team building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/06\/derrick_headshot.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/06\/derrick_headshot.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong class=\"gmail_sendername\" dir=\"auto\">Derrick Walton<\/strong><br \/>\nCEO, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spheros.io\/\">Spheros.io<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Domestic and International payments<\/li>\n<li>Operations Experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/01\/angela_yu_law.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/entrepreneur\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/01\/angela_yu_law.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Angela Yu, Esq., MBA<br \/>\n<\/strong>Founder, <a href=\"https:\/\/yulawlegal.com\/\">Yu Law Legal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal and Business Strategy<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Digital Nomad&#8221; 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