Arnie Begler

Advisor

Arnie is a consultant and entrepreneur focused on business, marketing, and growth strategies. He most recently spent 20 + years as Chief Strategy Officer for Pipitone, a mid-sized, award-winning integrated marketing firm in Pittsburgh, PA.

He began his entrepreneurial career in 1983, as a co-founder of High Technology Associates, one of the nation's first firms dedicated to the concept of database marketing. That business was acquired by a small Pittsburgh agency that grew to become Brunner, a top 100 ad agency in the U.S. While there, he led the acquisition and was General Manager of Lighthouse Interactive, building websites and other digital services for Fortune 100 companies in the mid-90's.

Tran Tran

Advisor

Tran Tran was born in VN and immigrated to the US in 1975 at the age of 9 with her parents and 5 younger siblings. After finishing her Bachelor’s degree, Tran joined a large international staffing firm and fell in love with the industry. In 2001, Tran founded Axis Employment Services, a full service staffing firm helping businesses from small local companies to large fortune 100 Corporations, find the key talents they need to help make their businesses successful.

Since 2003, Axis employment Services has won numerous awards such as Top 10 Staffing Firm, Top Minority Firm and Entrepreneur Leader of the year from Organizations such as Heirs to the republic, AZ Minority Business Enterprise, Republic Media, ACEL (Asian Corporate Entrepreneur Leadership)and Ranking Arizona. “Customer Service and Integrity is key. We pride ourselves on always doing the right thing for our clients and candidates. While most staffing companies are sales heavy, Axis Employment Services boasts a 90 percent referral rates from clients and 100% referral rates from candidates, sour agents spend time taking care of our customers and not sales.”

Today, Axis Employment, are proud to still service many continuous clients going on 20 years.

Eric Kutscher

Advisor

To make a lasting difference in the lives of others by sharing my experiences and knowledge in order to leave the world a better place. I will do this by always making others my priority, giving more than is expected, and not requiring remuneration. By always being honest, kind, transparent, conducting myself with the highest ethical standards, managing stress, living healthy, and balancing family and work so that I can truly live my life with internal energy and happiness.

Jeremy Veatch

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Jeremy currently works directly with CEOs to growth their business, as a strategic advisor, investor and board member. Jeremy spent years in corporate America scaling technology and people processes using Six Sigma principles. He has helped numerous businesses scale and achieve sustainability via strong profits. Having started several ventures, he most recently co-founded a boutique management consulting firm for growth-stage companies in North America, exiting in 2021. He was also the managing partner for an AZ-based investment fund. Jeremy is adjunct faculty in Strategic Management at GCU.

He received his BS in Accountancy from University of Arizona and MBA from Arizona State University.

In his most recent position as a Board member for Cognigence, his passion for helping others is highlighted by his prior service as Board chair for Hustle USA, a CDFI helping under-resourced individuals start small businesses. Jeremy currently serves as Finance chair for Another Round Another Rally, which deployed over $3MM to underrepresented populations during the COVID pandemic and connects the hospitality workers to affordable healthcare. He is also on the board of a private college in Virginia whose mission is to bring higher education to all, regardless of background. He spends much of his time in downtown Phoenix, AZ, with his Med/Peds trained wife and two joyful daughters.

Joshua Routh

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Joshua Routh is an Assistant Professor of Pathology at Midwestern University, where he leads both educational initiatives and cutting-edge research in molecular diagnostics. He also serves as scientific advisor and clinical laboratory director for several molecular diagnostics companies where he plays a crucial role in the development of innovative cancer detection assays, directing regulatory efforts, and managing clinical studies.

Joshua began his professional journey at the University of Arizona, where he earned his MD after receiving a BS in Electrical Engineering. His career in molecular pathology has included leadership roles at Exact Sciences, where he oversaw clinical testing for over 20,000 cancer patients, and at the Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Healthcare Center, where he served as Director of Clinical Pathology.

Today, Joshua continues to advocate for the integration of precision medicine into standard clinical practice, working to improve cancer diagnostics and patient care. He resides in Arizona, where he enjoys exploring the intersections of technology, science, and medicine.

Tanaha Hairston

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Tanaha Hairston is a seasoned impact investor renowned for aligning financial returns with social and environmental good across various asset classes. With decades of experience in impact investing encompassing businesses, funds, and real estate, Tanaha has dedicated her career to fostering a community driven by purposeful investing and inspiring investors to make informed, impactful decisions.

As the founder of RISE: Investing with Profit & Purpose, Tanaha has created an investment community that connects a diverse group of investors to meaningful opportunities. Her vision is to equip investors with the knowledge and tools needed to drive positive change through investments in climate action, education, gender equality, and social progress.

Through RISE, Tanaha champions financial empowerment and social impact, promoting strategic investments across diverse asset classes. A successful entrepreneur, she has firsthand experience navigating the full business lifecycle, including founding and exiting a business with significant achievements.

Tanaha holds an MBA with a focus on finance from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from Arizona State University. Her mission is to contribute to a better world for future generations through impactful and sustainable investments that resonate with a wide range of investors.

Joe Krolczyk

Advisor

Joe Krolczyk is Founder and Executive Managing Director of Tartan Advisors LLC. Joe provides business strategy, finance, and technology guidance to help clients achieve competitive advantage through impactful solutions and insights. His business areas of focus include CFO Services, Technology, and Profitable Growth serving public, private, and not-for-profit organizations. Joe has demonstrated experience in business and finance strategy, technology, cloud adoption, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, analytics, cost reduction, and program management.

Prior to starting-up Tartan Advisors, Joe held Managing Director and senior leadership roles for 20 years in business consulting with Arthur Andersen, Deloitte Consulting, and KPMG. He is well recognized by colleagues for providing keen cutting-edge insights driving bottom-line results.

Alexander Renz

Advisor

Alexander Renz is passionate about innovation and enabling business to thrive in a world of constant change and digital disruption.

Following various sales and marketing roles at Bosch in Europe and Asia Pacific, Alex has enjoyed a long career in enterprise applications with top players such as SAP, Microsoft and Infor. Alex has experience across a wide range of technologies and applications across a variety of industries. Alex initiated SAP's work on the Internet of Things (IoT) with the sponsorship of the MIT Auto-ID center in 2001 and worked in blockchain and crypto since 2017.

Alex was born and raised in Germany and has lived in a variety of countries including the United Kingdom, Thailand, Hong Kong / China and Denmark. He holds a B.A. (Hons) degree in European Business Studies from Brunel University and now resides in Seattle, WA.

Christopher Grose

Advisor

Christopher Grose is a product designer and engineer who specializes in lean manufacturing and scalable solutions. As a founding lead in multiple ventures across life science and industrial sectors, Christopher has experience bridging the gap between design, engineering, and manufacturing to bring life to solutions. User focus separates a product from its competitors, but manufacturability determines how it will dominate the market.

Kasee Bogle

Advisor

I help people discover the cause of their poor health symptoms and provide guidance in next steps to finding solutions within lifestyle habits and holistic supplementation.

I have partnered with Plexus Worldwide for the majority of the supplements I recommend due to the efficacy of their holistic products.

Over the past 8+ years, I've been able to help hundreds of people experience health transformation. This is what can happen when you address health at the roots and provide the right support so the body can heal itself!