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CHRIS VOSS

Former FBI Lead Hostage Negotiator and bestselling author of Never Split the Difference, Chris Voss now advises global leaders on high-stakes negotiation.

In a session defined by precision and insight, he reframed negotiation as a discipline rooted in emotional intelligence and tactical empathy, where understanding drives outcomes.

CLAUDE GRUNITZKY

CEO of The Equity Alliance and Chairman of TRUE Africa, Claude Grunitzky operates at the intersection of capital, culture, and long-term value creation.

The conversation challenged conventional views on capital access, emphasizing that inclusion, when embedded structurally, becomes a strategic advantage.

LYNN SMITH

Former TODAY Show and CNN anchor, Lynn Smith now advises Fortune 500 executives on communication strategy and crisis leadership.

Her session focused on clarity under pressure—how leaders control narrative, build trust, and communicate with intention when it matters most.

JAKE CLAVER

CEO of Digital Ascension Group and founder of Digital Wealth Partners, Jake Claver advises family offices on structuring digital assets for long-term wealth.

The discussion explored how capital moves across digital asset layers, and how control, custody, and complexity evolve as investors move further from the underlying asset.

MATTHEW CHANG

CEO of Chang Robotics and operator in advanced manufacturing and robotics, Matthew Chang works at the forefront of automation and U.S. manufacturing reshoring.

His session focused on the role of robotics in reshaping production economics, where capital is flowing within the sector, and what it takes to build scalable infrastructure.

CHRIS VAN DUSEN

Growth strategist and entrepreneur Chris Van Dusen works at the intersection of consumer behavior, emerging markets, and disciplined capitalization.

His session examined the role of AI in reshaping human performance, how new distribution channels are changing the sports and wellness markets, and where broader consumer adoption may create the next wave of scale.

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