Mitch Thrower is the CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Events.com, an AI and machine learning-powered platform that helps passionate individuals create, promote, discover, and enjoy events. Under his leadership, Events.com has become a comprehensive solution for event organizers, streamlining every step of the event life cycle, from management software and digital marketing to sponsorship tools and on-site sales. For event goers, Events.com ensures seamless discovery and participation, harnessing the power of AI and machine learning. With a successful track record as a serial entrepreneur, Mitch co-founded Active.com (the Active Network) and was also the CEO and Co-Founder of Active Europe. Active went public on the NYSE and then sold to Vista for $1.05 billion. Vista later sold two divisions of Active to Global Payments for $1.2 billion. He was also the head of digital technologies for the Competitor Group, which sold to Calera Capital for $220M. Mitch is Chairman of The La Jolla Foundation, supporting initiatives like Project Active, which provides sports equipment to children in conflict zones. Mitch loves events, co-owned Triathlete Magazine, produced TEDx events, chairs The La Jolla Foundation, and is a 22-time Ironman triathlete. continue

Bob Bellack is a seasoned executive with a proven track record in scaling digital and e-commerce businesses. He co-founded Apartments.com and Cars.com, which were acquired for $585 million and $1.8 billion, respectively. As a Partner at Dragon Global, Bob has played a key role in driving strategic investments. His leadership extends to his tenure as President of Digital Media at the Los Angeles Times, CEO of Newegg.com, COO of Tillster, Inc., and CFO of OnPoint, showcasing his extensive experience in revenue growth and operational excellence.

Jeff Cameron is a technology leader with extensive experience in building and scaling enterprise SaaS solutions. As CTO at Verint Systems, a company with a $2.2 billion market cap, he led the technology strategy that fueled the company's growth. Previously, he was the CTO at Kiran Analytics, where he was instrumental in the company's development leading to its acquisition by Verint. Jeff also served as one of the Founders and CTO at Exametric, another startup that he led to a successful exit. His deep expertise in technology innovation and strategic leadership has consistently delivered outstanding results across multiple organizations.

Paul Brown is a seasoned M&A executive with over two decades of experience leading complex sales and acquisitions across various industries. He has been an integral part of management teams for three companies that achieved over 200% annual growth, with revenues reaching hundreds of millions. Paul implemented the first Program-Related Investment (PRI) for a privately held Foundation, developing an alternative investment plan that yielded stock market-like returns. His financial expertise and strategic insight have been pivotal in driving significant business transformations.