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When I was a kid, I thought I was destined to be an engineer. Learning I was colorblind and couldn’t complete the lab work changed my life: I shifted to data processing, studying both programming and operations at a technical school and then getting a crash course in cryptographics and high-speed secure networking while serving the United States in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Looking back I realize my entire career has been about building a foundation of knowledge-first in electrical engineering, computer programming and secure network operations, then in data analytics and leadership. Once I entered the business world, every move I made was an opportunity to challenge myself and learn. Hitachi and Electronic Data Systems gave me the chance in my 30s to lead and build what became Hitachi Data Systems. This was a defining moment in my career journey. My time as CEO with Netigy allowed me to focus my experience on a very early stage start-up, bringing together all the skills and market knowledge I had accumulated and competing in a very fast-moving and dynamic market. Later, as President and Chief Operating Officer at Cisco, I recognized that the best companies drive growth by analyzing data, thinking long-term and embracing change. My passion now is to share what I’ve learned-advising, mentoring and making connections with the current and next generation of entrepreneurs, helping them: • navigate complex, highly technical settings • make data-driven decisions to foster growth • understand cyber security and how to glean the most from networks and data Away from the business and nonprofit world, you'll likely find me walking the beach in Carmel, fishing for salmon, trout and anything else that happens onto my line. Specialties include: transformational strategy | cyber security | executive leadership

Jason joined CarGurus in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer, and he was appointed to CEO in 2021. Prior to joining CarGurus, Jason was with Polaris Partners for twelve years, serving as General Partner since 2010. Prior to Polaris, he held various management roles in Analytics and Client Services at aQuantive (acquired by Microsoft) and was a consultant with Bain & Company. Jason received his MBA from The Tuck School at Dartmouth and a BA from Duke University.

Mike leads MediaPRO as a self-proclaimed technological junkie and a reformed engineer. Mike offers a wealth of leadership experience in the B2B SaaS space, with his past two positions positioned him well for taking the helm at MediaPRO. While at Performant, a software diagnostic test tool for J2EE applications, he guided the company from the pre-revenue stage to millions in revenue and ultimately a sale to Mercury Interactive. Most recently Mike served as CEO at PayScale, scaling the company from a start-up to a $100 million market leader. The company grew from four to 450 employees under his watch, serving more than 8,000 customers of all sizes. During this 15-year period, Mike worked hand in hand with the PayScale executive team, Board of Directors and investors, including Warburg Pincus and Francisco Partners, to drive company strategy and growth. His goal for MediaPRO: build on the company’s already strong position in the market and expand its customer base and product set to become the dominant player in the security awareness and privacy awareness training space.

Mandy Ji is a Chief Executive Officer at Doba Inc. and is based in Lehi, Utah. She has worked as Executive Assistant at Made in China.com, Operations Manager at C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., and IT Manager at Made in China.com. Mandy attended Harvard Business School Online and University of Minnesota between 2009 and 2012.