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Based in Phoenix with his wife, two kids, and rescue dogs, he’s a private pilot, active traveler, and early mover in Arizona’s tech scene.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/1d51f903-570f-4946-baf1-385b19567a7d/-/preview/","alt":"Dirk Beth","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/5325c530-b9d4-49d6-bf46-ba026f642f88","created_at":"2025-10-21T22:25:28.900Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"7992a1f2-6832-4833-b511-8b582dd95d33","position":12,"title":"Kathy Sacks","url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathysacks/","note":"Kathy Sacks is a strategic marketer, entrepreneur, and executive coach with over two decades of experience leading and advising high-growth companies. A former media founder turned investor and coach, she built and sold bizAZ magazine to Gannett Inc. and later launched bizSanDiego, spotlighting visionary entrepreneurs. 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My experience spans Bright Innovation Labs (serving L’Oreal, Wella and Henkel), Hexcel (serving Boeing, SpaceX, Spirit AeroSystems, and Northrop Grumman and others), Henkel (serving Airbus, Boeing, Apple, Intel, AMD, and others), Timney Triggers, Kleen Concepts, and American Express - helping organizations operate smarter, scale faster, and solve what feels unsolvable.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/b7b4c9cf-e122-4a84-b216-ac37ac630651/-/preview/","alt":"Luigi Cusano","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/61f25b28-dcf4-4c02-bc49-111d7b4ab7b6","created_at":"2025-10-19T02:00:00.245Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"bdff3092-fda5-47b6-82e4-0ecf519a4efd","position":16,"title":"Darian Harris","url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/darian-harris-fuse/","note":"Darian Harris is the Founder and Managing Partner of Fuse Accelerator, a global accelerator focused on scale stage startups with 150+ portfolio companies. 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Darian continues to be a driving force in the entrepreneurial ecosystem globally, shaping the future of industries through his leadership and strategic insights.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/b68be539-0f24-44a6-bdf8-65603352b450/-/preview/","alt":"Darian Harris","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/bdff3092-fda5-47b6-82e4-0ecf519a4efd","created_at":"2025-10-19T01:59:22.374Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"f3b0265e-96d5-41b6-bdcf-929958df3e2f","position":17,"title":"Anita Grantham","url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitakgran","note":"Human Capital Strategist | Culture Architect | Executive-in-Residence\n\nAnita Grantham is a human capital strategist and culture architect with over two decades of experience building award-winning workplaces at leading tech companies including Pluralsight, BambooHR, and Infusionsoft (now Keap). As Chief People Officer at Pluralsight, she helped scale the company from 300 to 2,000 employees across 12 countries, supporting its IPO and establishing a culture recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work. Today, Anita serves as an Executive-in-Residence, advisor, and investor in purpose-driven ventures, helping CEOs and leadership teams align culture with strategy to drive sustainable growth. 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He is a bestselling author and award winning ecosystem builder recognized by the university. His programs have helped launch notable Valley companies and embed entrepreneurship into campus life. He actively champions inclusive innovation and workforce pathways across Phoenix.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/f8a2178e-77b2-4eb9-b214-033c2cf83bae/-/preview/","alt":"Robert Vera","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/f5072a08-23e8-4040-9e21-4932b70c93bf","created_at":"2025-10-19T01:49:48.657Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"45f34b62-b88e-48db-a55a-209e58f8f393","position":21,"title":"Matt Proud","url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/scalewithmattproud","note":"Co-founder, The AI Surfer; Founder, The AI Learning Center\n\nThe AI Surfer | The AI Learning Center | The Syndicate by The AI Surfer\n\nMatt builds AI education and automation programs for operators and creators, reaching a large audience across platforms. He and his team run Scottsdale’s AI Learning Center and a statewide AI community known as The Syndicate. He is a multi time SaaSpreneur Award winner for go to market innovation. His focus is equipping Arizona companies to become 90 percent AI and 10 percent human for scale.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/5dca7d41-3b6b-4c59-91a3-8264d647f0f3/-/preview/","alt":"Matt Proud","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/45f34b62-b88e-48db-a55a-209e58f8f393","created_at":"2025-10-19T01:48:30.645Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"cd75e7be-6822-44ab-9b89-499cdd51d0fc","position":22,"title":"Jocelyn Romero","url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynromero6","note":"Workforce Development Coordinator, Arizona Board of Regents at Phoenix Bioscience Core\n\nArizona Board of Regents | Phoenix Bioscience Core | Arizona State University\n\nJocelyn builds clinical and academic partnerships that expand training pipelines for Arizona’s health sector. She supports talent programs that connect students and upskilling candidates to bioscience employers. Her role helps align curricula and credentials with industry needs at the Phoenix Bioscience Core. She collaborates with universities and providers to close critical workforce gaps.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/aad85f94-a89e-4be4-8053-a820d878cefa/-/preview/","alt":"Jocelyn Romero","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/cd75e7be-6822-44ab-9b89-499cdd51d0fc","created_at":"2025-10-19T01:47:52.666Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"b8af5bc2-4452-489a-913e-a0eb3ff4e8b8","position":23,"title":"Vlad Cazacu","url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladcazacu","note":"Co-founder and CEO, Flowlie Technologies\n\nFlowlie | VU Venture Partners | ff Venture Capital\n\nVlad leads Flowlie, an AI platform that streamlines fundraising operations for founders. He won the Elevated Pitch Award for Flowlie’s impact. A former VC and author, he has invested in dozens of startups and built cross border dealmaking expertise. His recent work focuses on expanding Flowlie’s enterprise footprint and bi coastal presence\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/1c77c5fe-5803-4341-b231-5cb4aabb51d4/-/preview/","alt":"Vlad Cazacu","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/b8af5bc2-4452-489a-913e-a0eb3ff4e8b8","created_at":"2025-10-19T01:47:32.175Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"24478443-c83d-4545-b07d-97bd6c138794","position":24,"title":"Scarlett Spring","url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/scarlett-spring-871a077","note":"Executive Director, Phoenix Bioscience Core; Co-founder and CEO, TapRoot Interventions and Solutions\n\nPhoenix Bioscience Core | TapRoot Interventions and Solutions | AstraZeneca\n\nScarlett is a biotech operator and entrepreneur who leads the Phoenix Bioscience Core innovation district. 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