Speakers
Daniella Landau
Daniella Landau is a serial healthcare communications and technology entrepreneur. Over the past 30 years, she has focused on patient engagement and health literacy. Daniella founded/co-founded two service companies, one media buying agency, and a SaaS business. She exited her services business in June 2023 and runs her SaaS company, MyCareCompass, which serves cancer centers throughout the US.
Daniella has been a member of EO since 2006 and has enjoyed serving as an EO New York board member and Accelerator Coach. She’s an active angel investor, LP, advisor, and mentor, and enjoys supporting founders in the startup phase.
Daniella lives in Manhattan with her husband, Matthew, and their two dogs. She has two grown children, tech and social media entrepreneurs, and the family has lively business discussions at the dinner table. In her spare time, she dances, volunteers, and has just completed her 200-hour yoga training.
Dave Hersh
Dave Hersh was the founding CEO of Jive Software (NASDAQ: JIVE), a former venture partner at Andreessen Horowitz, and a turnaround CEO, advisor, and executive coach. His distinctive approach to company transformation is captured in his bestselling book, Reignition (Inc. Originals Press, 2024). A sought-after speaker, Dave reveals the psychological work behind breakthrough performance and companywide flourishing, which is the basis for his next book on building “human-first moats” in the age of AI.
Falon Fatemi
Falon Fatemi is a Silicon Valley prodigy and serial entrepreneur. As Google and YouTube’s youngest hire, she learned to think at world-changing scale, built and sold an industry first AI-as-a-Service prediction platform and then went on to cofound (with Mark Cuban) a media-tech platform valued at over $150 million. Her résumé spans AI, entertainment, and the creator economy, where she’s built and invested in companies that redefine what’s possible. Falon is a Fortune 40 Under 40 in Technology winner, Fast Company’s Most Creative in Business, and is a long-time contributor to Forbes focusing on the future of AI, media, and entertainment.
Loren Castle
Loren Castle is the Founder and CEO of Sweet Loren’s, a brand she started 13 years ago after a cancer diagnosis inspired her to rethink her relationship with food. Sweet Loren’s was born in her studio apartment after endless recipe testing and with an unrelenting drive to make eating better effortless. Now, it is the #1 natural cookie dough brand in the country, sold in over 35,000 retail stores nationwide. The entirely bootstrapped, profitable brand has also expanded categorically and now offers a suite of products (cookie dough, refrigerated rolled doughs, shelf-stable breakfast biscuits), all free of the top 14 allergens. Sweet Loren’s has ranked 6 times on Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. and earned recognition such as Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business Honoree.
Oren Klaff
Oren Klaff is an investor and company builder – and a capital markets insider. Through his bestselling books, including Pitch Anything and Flip the Script: Getting People to Think Your Idea is Their Idea, he has taught millions of businesspeople to negotiate, raise capital, and propel their firms to success in the public eye.
Nate Woodman
Nate Woodman is a Private Equity Associate at Intersection Capital, the investment bank led by Oren Klaff. He has held roles at BlackRock, Vanguard, and one of the fastest-growing tech companies in America. A former Division I swimmer and lifelong athlete, Nate brings a relentless drive to uncover and close deals that others won’t.
Scott Bushkie
Scott Bushkie is the Managing Partner and Founder of Cornerstone Business Services, a recognized leader in lower middle market mergers and acquisitions. With over 25 years of experience, Scott has successfully completed hundreds of domestic and international transactions, helping business owners sell their companies, grow through acquisition, and understand their true market value. A best-selling author (Finish Strong: Sell Your Business on Your Terms), he is frequently quoted by major outlets like The New York Times, CBS, and iHeart Media, and speaks regularly to national organizations and financial professionals on maximizing business value and planning successful exits.
Scott is the youngest-ever recipient of the Fellow of IBBA, Fellow of M&A Source, and IBBA Hall of Fame honors. He has served as chair of IBBA, M&A Source, and MBBI Wisconsin, and is the founding president of EO Wisconsin. In 2018, he founded the Cornerstone International Alliance, which now includes 30 partner firms and has supported $2 billion in enterprise value. He also led the groundbreaking 2025 National Study on Selling Your Business. Scott holds the M&AMI, CM&AP, and CBI designations and is a registered representative with Ceiba Financial, holding Series 62 and 63 licenses.
Jeff Collins
Jeff Collins is a veteran TV producer and dealmaker with 20+ years shaping unscripted entertainment. Founder of Collins Avenue, Catalina Content, and Resilient Content, he created the hit global franchise Dance Moms. Known for true crime and bold formats, he has scaled companies, raised capital, and built enduring Hollywood partnerships.
Pooneh Mohajer
Pooneh Mohajer is the CEO and Co-Founder of tokidoki, a global lifestyle brand known for its iconic characters and high-profile collaborations. A serial entrepreneur, she co-founded and sold Hard Candy to LVMH, supports female founders through Halogen Ventures, and serves on multiple nonprofit boards empowering women and youth.
Josh Levine
Josh Levine is a growth executive with 25+ years driving revenue, partnerships, and market strategy at Amazon, Microsoft, Disney, and DXC. As Co-Founder of Color More Lines, he scaled brands to $720M+ in sales and advises CEOs globally.
Alex Koren – Angel Shark Experience Coach
Alex is an investment partner at Antler, a $1B global early-stage venture fund. A former Thiel Fellow with three successful exits, he helps founders tackle product, customer acquisition, and fundraising challenges—believing the right story can unlock the opportunities needed to turn bold ideas into thriving companies.
Speakers
Daniella Landau
Daniella Landau is a serial healthcare communications and technology entrepreneur. Over the past 30 years, she has focused on patient engagement and health literacy. Daniella founded/co-founded two service companies, one media buying agency, and a SaaS business. She exited her services business in June 2023 and runs her SaaS company, MyCareCompass, which serves cancer centers throughout the US.
Daniella has been a member of EO since 2006 and has enjoyed serving as an EO New York board member and Accelerator Coach. She’s an active angel investor, LP, advisor, and mentor, and enjoys supporting founders in the startup phase.
Daniella lives in Manhattan with her husband, Matthew, and their two dogs. She has two grown children, tech and social media entrepreneurs, and the family has lively business discussions at the dinner table. In her spare time, she dances, volunteers, and has just completed her 200-hour yoga training.
Dave Hersh
Dave Hersh was the founding CEO of Jive Software (NASDAQ: JIVE), a former venture partner at Andreessen Horowitz, and a turnaround CEO, advisor, and executive coach. His distinctive approach to company transformation is captured in his bestselling book, Reignition (Inc. Originals Press, 2024). A sought-after speaker, Dave reveals the psychological work behind breakthrough performance and companywide flourishing, which is the basis for his next book on building “human-first moats” in the age of AI.
Falon Fatemi
Falon Fatemi is a Silicon Valley prodigy and serial entrepreneur. As Google and YouTube’s youngest hire, she learned to think at world-changing scale, built and sold an industry first AI-as-a-Service prediction platform and then went on to cofound (with Mark Cuban) a media-tech platform valued at over $150 million. Her résumé spans AI, entertainment, and the creator economy, where she’s built and invested in companies that redefine what’s possible. Falon is a Fortune 40 Under 40 in Technology winner, Fast Company’s Most Creative in Business, and is a long-time contributor to Forbes focusing on the future of AI, media, and entertainment.
Loren Castle
Loren Castle is the Founder and CEO of Sweet Loren’s, a brand she started 13 years ago after a cancer diagnosis inspired her to rethink her relationship with food. Sweet Loren’s was born in her studio apartment after endless recipe testing and with an unrelenting drive to make eating better effortless. Now, it is the #1 natural cookie dough brand in the country, sold in over 35,000 retail stores nationwide. The entirely bootstrapped, profitable brand has also expanded categorically, and now offers a suite of products (cookie dough, refrigerated rolled doughs, shelf-stable breakfast biscuits), all free of the top 14 allergens. Sweet Loren’s has ranked 6 times on Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. and earned recognition such as Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business Honoree.
Oren Klaff
Oren Klaff is an investor and company builder – and a capital markets insider. Through his bestselling books, including Pitch Anything and Flip the Script: Getting People to Think Your Idea is Their Idea, he has taught millions of businesspeople to negotiate, raise capital, and propel their firms to success in the public eye.
Nate Woodman
Nate Woodman is a Private Equity Associate at Intersection Capital, the investment bank led by Oren Klaff. He has held roles at BlackRock, Vanguard, and one of the fastest-growing tech companies in America. A former Division I swimmer and lifelong athlete, Nate brings a relentless drive to uncover and close deals that others won’t.
Scott Bushkie
Scott Bushkie is the Managing Partner and Founder of Cornerstone Business Services, a recognized leader in lower middle market mergers and acquisitions. With over 25 years of experience, Scott has successfully completed hundreds of domestic and international transactions, helping business owners sell their companies, grow through acquisition, and understand their true market value. A best-selling author (Finish Strong: Sell Your Business on Your Terms), he is frequently quoted by major outlets like The New York Times, CBS, and iHeart Media, and speaks regularly to national organizations and financial professionals on maximizing business value and planning successful exits.
Scott is the youngest-ever recipient of the Fellow of IBBA, Fellow of M&A Source, and IBBA Hall of Fame honors. He has served as chair of IBBA, M&A Source, and MBBI Wisconsin, and is the founding president of EO Wisconsin. In 2018, he founded the Cornerstone International Alliance, which now includes 30 partner firms and has supported $2 billion in enterprise value. He also led the groundbreaking 2025 National Study on Selling Your Business. Scott holds the M&AMI, CM&AP, and CBI designations and is a registered representative with Ceiba Financial, holding Series 62 and 63 licenses.
Jeff Collins
Jeff Collins is a veteran TV producer and dealmaker with 20+ years shaping unscripted entertainment. Founder of Collins Avenue, Catalina Content, and Resilient Content, he created the hit global franchise Dance Moms. Known for true crime and bold formats, he has scaled companies, raised capital, and built enduring Hollywood partnerships.
Pooneh Mohajer
Pooneh Mohajer is the CEO and Co-Founder of tokidoki, a global lifestyle brand known for its iconic characters and high-profile collaborations. A serial entrepreneur, she co-founded and sold Hard Candy to LVMH, supports female founders through Halogen Ventures, and serves on multiple nonprofit boards empowering women and youth.
Josh Levine
Josh Levine is a growth executive with 25+ years driving revenue, partnerships, and market strategy at Amazon, Microsoft, Disney, and DXC. As Co-Founder of Color More Lines, he scaled brands to $720M+ in sales and advises CEOs globally.
Alex Koren – Angel Shark Experience Coach
Alex is an investment partner at Antler, a $1B global early-stage venture fund. A former Thiel Fellow with three successful exits, he helps founders tackle product, customer acquisition, and fundraising challenges—believing the right story can unlock the opportunities needed to turn bold ideas into thriving companies.
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