Considered an international expert in technology assessment and transfer, Mr. Schutt leads the Tag-it Tech team’s development of innovative nanotechnology tracking systems designed for commercial and industrial applications.

Mr. Kenna is a leading global digital media expert that has assisted over 100+ successful company startups. He has an extensive background in business development strategies and innovative print technology.

Mr. Boyer holds 20+ years of experience leading software & hardware implementation with Cisco for state and federal agencies. Mr. Boyer is a subject matter expert regarding US State and Local government. Specialities include: government administration at state and local level; Member legislative level experience; appropriations, state, local, and federal; labor contract negotiator; government affairs, contracts and procurement, and business development.

A member of "Microsoft’s Original 6", Mr. Wood is a world renown technology integrator focused most recently on secure data management systems for global companies. Mr. Wood also serves as Member of the Board of Directors for WA Technology Industry Association.

Mr. Conte is the Founder, CEO, and CTO of several high tech startups, most recently Fast Track and Brain Builders. He has successfully led development teams of 75-100 and shipped 100+ products. He grew several startups to long-term profitability and successful exits. Mr. Conte’s areas of interest and expertise include machine learning, data science, and algorithms.

Mr. Nelson has an extensive background in corporate finance and business intelligence. He also has specialized in several aspects of operations including organizational effectiveness, process excellence, and change management. During his tenure at Jones Lang LaSalle, Mr. Nelson led the corporate solutions team in business intelligence development.

Ms. Homenik has more than 30 years of experience in the field of communications, developed in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Throughout her career she has worked with Fortune 500 companies, major universities, chambers of commerce, arts organizations, and city government.