Dr. William Ajayi

Will Ajayi is the Head of Wellbeing at Netflix, where he leads initiatives to sustain wellbeing in high-performing environments. He previously held roles at Google as an Organizational Well-Being Consultant and Positive Psychology Program Manager, and at YouTube as a Mental Health Specialist, where he supported teams exposed to sensitive content and partnered with executive leadership to embed resilience and wellbeing into the culture. Before entering the tech industry, Will worked across healthcare at the VA, in private practice, and within the criminal justice system at the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Originally from Nigeria and raised in Cleveland, OH, he earned his Ph.D. in Psychological and Forensic Assessment from Kent State University. A Clinical Psychologist by training, Will has devoted much of his career to reimagining the experience of seeking and receiving mental health services—shaping it into a stigma-free, open, and fulfilling journey.

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Dr. Jessica Ruff

Dr. Jessica Ruff is a triple board-certified physician in Clinical Informatics, Preventive Medicine & Public Health, and Lifestyle Medicine. She serves as IT Medical Director for Patient Journey at Cleveland Clinic, where she leads digital health innovation to enhance patient engagement and optimize clinical workflows. Her work spans MyChart optimization, population health tools, and enterprise access initiatives—integrating clinical insight with informatics strategy to deliver meaningful, tech-enabled care.

Dr. Jessica Ruff is a triple board-certified physician in Clinical Informatics, Preventive Medicine & Public Health, and Lifestyle Medicine. She serves as IT Medical Director for Patient Journey at Cleveland Clinic, where she leads digital health innovation to enhance patient engagement and optimize clinical workflows. Her work spans MyChart optimization, population health tools, and enterprise access initiatives—integrating clinical insight with informatics strategy to deliver meaningful, tech-enabled care.

As Section Head for the Center for Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Ruff leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients prevent and reverse chronic disease through evidence-based lifestyle and integrative therapies. She is deeply committed to advancing whole-person care and is constantly exploring how connected technologies can expand access, personalize treatment, and drive sustained behavior change.

A recognized educator and thought leader, Dr. Ruff enjoys speaks on the convergence of digital health, clinical operations, and lifestyle-driven care models—bringing a unique lens that blends medical, ethical, and public health perspectives to the future of healthcare.

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Bill Bourque

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Amber Taylor

For over 20 years I have worked in technology with a focus on improving peoples’ lives. From launching international websites and marketing for TIBCO, to leading the developer community for MuleSoft, to driving digital / live video / AI-led community shopping experiences at Amazon, to creating fitness experiences at Nike and now Les Mills that drive habit, my goal is to inspire, delight, and move people to action. My purpose is to help people live their best lives. My passion is working with high-trust teams who care and invent on behalf of customers – and have fun along the way.

Today I get to lead an amazing team of 150 who build all of the Digital and AI experiences that power Les Mills. We serve 23K gyms around the globe, 100K instructors, and hundreds of thousands of Movers in D2C experiences. I believe science supports humans in pursuing their best life and my goal is to inspire, delight, and move people literally and figuratively.

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Dr. Mark Kovacs

Dr. Mark Kovacs is a leader in the human performance, wellness & longevity fields. He previously served in senior executive roles at Canyon Ranch, Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), Pepsico, Gatorade and the United States Tennis Association. He played a key role in developing next-generation solutions in longevity programming, biometric monitoring, predictive recovery and nutritional product development through science and education. He is recognized globally for his work at the intersection of human performance, wellness, sports, technology, and longevity. A former NCAA champion athlete and professional tennis player, he has worked with some of the top companies, brands athletes and executives with the goal of maximizing human performance. Dr. Kovacs advises Fortune 500 leaders, elite athletes, and organizations worldwide on durability, connected health, wellness, health and longevity infrastructure, equipment and facilities planning and design.

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Eloiza Tecson

Eloiza Tecson is a strategic executive leader, advisor, and investor with a passion for helping people create healthier, sustainable lifestyle habits. She has a proven track record of success in the health, wellness, and sports industry, having led several organizations like Lindora Wellness as the Chief Experience Officer, Orangetheory Fitness as the leader of Global Operations and Strategy, Red Bull North America, ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and F45 Training to achieve significant growth and impact. Now, she has co-founded and actively leads a new boutique wellness concept, E20, that focuses on using electro muscular stimulation (EMS) technologies to improve movement and promote recovery. In addition to leading E20, Eloiza serves as the Chief Executive Officer of LWI, the largest network of Lindora studios across Southern California. Eloiza is a pioneer in the development of new and innovative health and wellness programs, the design of organizational growth strategies, the establishment of processes to achieve operational excellence, and the implementation of integrated client and team member experiences. She is also a sought-after speaker and consultant on health, wellness, equity, investment and leadership topics.

Mikael Kågebäck

 Mikael holds a Ph.D in Machine Learning and AI with expertise at the forefront of modern deep neural networks and advanced signal processing. Mikael and his team are actively shaping the future of sleep technology through the development of Sleep Cycle’s uniquely patented AI-driven sound analysis.

Lucy Levy

Lucy Levy is a strategic leader with deep expertise in performance marketing,

business development, and global partnerships. As Chief Consumer Officer at

Zumba, she leads the consumer division and successfully scaled the Zumba

App—transforming how users engage with fitness content and local classes

Worldwide.

Previously, Lucy oversaw all operations across Latin America and Asia Pacific,

driving rapid growth in key markets through instructor acquisition, member

retention, and strategic expansion. She also led all instructor acquisition efforts

and channels in North America. Lucy joined Zumba in 2012 following a career in

advertising and marketing at Sony Pictures and NBC-Telemundo.

Known for her collaborative leadership and cross-cultural fluency, Lucy brings

nearly 20 years of experience to her work. She holds a Bachelor's in Behavioral

Science from Nova Southeastern University and lives in Miami with her husband

and two children. A passionate fitness enthusiast, Lucy loves working out,

especially running and outdoor activities.

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Mark Williams

Mark is the Digital Director for David Lloyd Clubs, Europe’s leading wellness operator, responsible for improving digital experiences for 800,000 members across 135 clubs in Europe.

With extensive experience in delivering digital strategy across retail, hospitality, and leisure, Mark has spent the past six years at David Lloyd Clubs creating personalised digital experiences and is currently leading AI, Machine Learning and Wearable initiatives to further enhance member and club experiences.

Charles Rosenblatt

A seasoned innovator in the payments industry, Charles Rosenblatt has held executive leadership positions at major global banks, including Capital One and Chase, as well as prominent fintech organizations. He served on the management teams that led to the sale of Hyperwallet to PayPal and Payoneer going public, and is now Chief Commercial Officer at Butter—the payments technology leader in revenue retention for subscription businesses. Charles is a graduate with a B.A. in Economics and Politics from Pomona College and received an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia.

Amanda Phillips

Amanda Phillips is the Chief Performance Innovation Officer (CPIO) at Exos. She’s responsible for leading the performance innovation team to evolve Exos products, services, and practitioners while establishing Exos’ long-term innovation strategy. A 22-year Exos veteran, before taking the CPIO role, Amanda established Exos' nutrition, research & business insights function and played a leadership role across strategic partnerships and industry relations.

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Yael Dornbusch

Yael Dornbusch is the Chief Subscription Officer at Zumba Fitness, where she leads the global strategy, marketing, and execution for the subscription-based business unit—the largest at Zumba. She oversees revenue growth, customer acquisition, lifecycle marketing, and retention—driving a high-performing, customer-centric model that powers long-term engagement and business sustainability.

With nearly two decades of experience, Yael is known for scaling subscription businesses by blending brand storytelling with data-driven execution and operational rigor. Her work is rooted in building communities that stick—turning casual customers into loyal advocates.

Before taking on her current role, Yael held various marketing leadership positions at Zumba, having first joined the company as its very first employee in 2003. She left to pursue her MBA at Columbia Business School and later held brand management roles at Procter & Gamble, where she worked on premium affinity brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Escada fragrances, and Iams Pet Food.

Across every chapter of her career, from beauty to fitness, Yael has focused on delivering value through emotionally resonant brands, compelling customer journeys, and scalable subscription strategies.

Amanda Freeman

Amanda Freeman is a serial wellness entrepreneur and investor best known as the founder and CEO of SLT (Strengthen Lengthen Tone), a boutique fitness studio chain, co-founder of Stretch*d, a one-on-one assisted stretching studio, and co-founded of Vital Juice, a health and wellness daily e-newsletter that delivered the latest in fitness, nutrition, beauty, and wellness.. Freeman holds a BA in Sociology from Duke University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Melanie Strong

Mel started her career as a first-grade teacher and journalist. A chance meeting at the Boston Marathon led to an interview for an entry level job at Nike. She spent 17 years there, where she led businesses including Nike Women and Nike Skateboarding, and worked on the launch of the Nike Running and Training Club apps. In 2019 she left Nike to co-found venture capital firm NEXT VENTURES, focused on early-stage investments across health and wellness in companies like Oura ring and Outside. She serves on the boards of Cofertility, Ramble Campgrounds, Sage Hospitality, University of Oregon’s Knight Campus, Outdoor Afro and USA Cycling — and when she’s not traveling you can find her mountain biking on the trails in Hood River Oregon.

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Eric Bormel

Eric Bormel is an Investment Banking Director at Solomon Partners focused on the Consumer Healthtech sector.

With more than a dozen years of M&A and Capital Raise experience, Eric has advised 25+ clients in industry changing transactions with a combined value exceeding $15 billion.

Representative clients in the Consumer Healthtech sector include public companies such as Under Armour’s MyFitnessPal and Lululemon’s Mirror and innovative startups such as Willow Innovations and Wahoo Fitness.

John Scheer

John Scheer is the Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of Herman-Scheer, a strategic and creative consultancy that builds and transforms brands shaping the future of health and wellness. For more than 15 years, he has led high-impact rebrands, launches, and growth strategies for companies ranging from early-stage innovators to legacy names in need of reinvention. John’s approach blends sharp commercial strategy with emotional resonance, ensuring every brand decision drives real business outcomes. He believes brand is more than aesthetics, it’s how companies operate, hire, innovate, and connect with the people they serve.