Speakers

Jermaine Anugwom Jermaine Anugwom is a keynote panelist for “Are You Coachable?” and brings a powerful combination of founder experience, combat-sports discipline, and technical innovation to the summit. He is the founder and CEO of TALON OS, a defense robotics company focused on real-time teleoperation of drones and robots, and he is also listed in your summit materials as a founder spotlight speaker. Before building robotics and AI ventures, he competed as a professional MMA and Muay Thai fighter. His story reflects discipline, reinvention, and the ability to translate high-performance athletic training into entrepreneurial leadership and advanced technology building. ​Notable for: Founder of TALON OS, former MMA and Muay Thai fighter, and a reported 23x exit with VentureMind AI.

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Ray “The Connect” Arceneaux is the founder of Black Tech Mafia (BTM), a nonprofit that mobilizes Black entrepreneurs and creators to use technology—especially AI—to build generational wealth and close the racial wealth gap. He earned a BBA and MBA in finance from Middle Tennessee State University and spent more than 27 years working in real estate, finance and tech before pivoting to software development in 2017 after discovering Robert F. Smith’s work. He later met Smith in 2025 to ask how the Black community can use AI to build wealth. Today he builds AI Native Applications for the real estate industry. ​Notable for: Turning personal adversity into a mission-driven tech movement and meeting billionaire philanthropist Robert F. Smith to seek guidance on using AI for Black wealth creation. Ray is also the author of Search To Systems. See

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Lenicha Bell is a dedicated “People and Culture Success Manager” and SHRM-certified professional” committed to fostering inclusive, thriving workplaces. She specializes in employee engagement, talent development, and diversity initiatives. Beyond corporate HR, Lenicha has a strong background in social justice, having served as a ‘Regional Field Organizer for the ACLU” and a board member for the nonprofit, She is also the visionary behind CompassionCompass, a mission-driven project focused on supporting the wellness of frontline caregivers and senior care teams. She inspired the LENICHA Framework of prompting to analyze data.

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Dr. Valencia Belle leads the case study session “Shifting to an AI Native Company.” She is the founder and CEO of S.C.H.O.O.L.S., an education technology company recognized for helping students increase academic opportunity and scholarship access. Her work blends education, innovation, and social impact, with recognition from institutions such as Harvard, MIT, USC, and Wharton. She offers founders a compelling example of how mission-driven organizations can evolve into scalable, AI-enabled enterprises. Notable for: Leading a company that has helped students secure hundreds of millions of dollars in scholarships.

Case Study: Shifting to an AI Native Company

Dr. Wanda Eugene serves on the panel “Accessing Funding for Startups.” She is a founder and innovation leader whose work connects startup growth, emerging technology, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She also serves as a board member of Black Innovation Leaders of Florida, reinforcing her leadership in Florida’s broader innovation ecosystem. Her perspective is especially valuable for founders seeking insight into funding, venture growth, and building technology-driven companies. ​Notable for: Leadership with Deep Designs, the VIBES app, and Black Innovation Leaders of Florida.

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Servola Frazier leads the hands-on workshop “Build Your Own AI Agent/GPT.” She is known for helping participants move from curiosity about AI into practical creation and founder empowerment. In addition to her leadership and coaching work, she serves as a board member of Black Innovation Leaders of Florida, underscoring her role in strengthening the state’s innovation ecosystem. Her presence brings together practical AI application, leadership development, and ecosystem-building. Notable for: Hands-on AI builder, founder coach, and board member of Black Innovation Leaders of Florida.

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Jessica Griffen, Ed.D has executive roles in the following companies: Eduocity, UDC, and INTELLIdoor Her background is relevance in areas where technology, education, and innovation intersect. She adds intellectual depth and strategic perspective to the summit lineup. Notable for: Cross-sector connections to education, innovation, and technology-focused organizations.

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Cory Nestor-Hubert contributes to the summit’s conversations on startup funding, innovation, and founder development. He is described as an accredited investor with five exits, a portfolio manager, and a business coach with strong data and analytics experience. His background gives founders direct exposure to someone who understands both capital and execution. He brings practical insight into how startups can think about growth, funding, and long-term value creation. ​Notable for: Accredited investor with five exits and strong experience in funding and analytics.

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Rose LeJiste is the Founder and CEO of RL Engineering and Tech Solutions, where she brings 20 years of engineering and tech expertise and a deep commitment to helping businesses and mission-driven organizations leverage data, AI integration, and digital transformation systems to grow sustainably. She leads the hands-on session "Getting Your Business Ready for AI." Her background positions her as a subject matter expert for founders who want to understand how AI can strengthen operations, cut waste, align strategy, and sustain growth. She brings both technical credibility and real-world business application to the summit.

Notable for: 15-year career at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Active member of Black Women in AI, co-founder and board member of Black Innovation Leaders of Florida. Passionate about building and supporting connected, innovative communities.

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Paul Lockett serves as the technical director of the Venture Studio at Innovation Portal in Mobile, where he leads founders and young talent through the opportunities and challenges of the AI‑driven economy. The Portal’s team profile notes that he holds a computer‑science degree from Morehouse College and has hands‑on experience building scalable systems; he has won multiple awards and even delivered a TEDx Mobile talk, yet his “real superpower” is making cutting‑edge technology accessible. In his role he helps entrepreneurs leverage emerging tech to solve problems, mentors junior engineers, and guides the next generation of tech leaders. A Mobile native who spent time in Silicon Valley, Lockett returned home to shape his city’s innovation ecosystem and now introduces himself as the technical director of the Venture Studio at the Innovation Portal. ​Notable for: Multiple award‑winning technologist, TEDx Mobile speaker, and Mobile native who returned from Silicon Valley to lead the Venture Studio at Innovation Portal

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Lloyd Reshard Jr. brings an artistic and cultural dimension to the summit. He is an accomplished bass-baritone, poet, and teacher whose work reflects both creative excellence and cultural depth. His presence expands the summit beyond business and technology by adding inspiration from the arts and performance. He represents the broader vision of innovation as something that includes creativity, expression, and community legacy. ​Notable for: Accomplished bass-baritone performer bringing a distinctive creative voice to the summit.

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Robin Reshard contributes a powerful voice on storytelling, community leadership, and founder visibility. As a longtime storyteller and community builder, she helps founders understand how narrative can strengthen trust, relationships, and impact. Her work reflects a deep commitment to culture, history, and entrepreneurship. She brings warmth, wisdom, and a community-centered perspective to the summit experience. ​Notable for: Executive Director and co-founder of the Kukua Institute and a champion of storytelling for founder growth.

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Fred Robbins is a keynote panelist for “Are You Coachable?” and brings the mindset of elite sports leadership to the summit. As a former NFL defensive tackle, he offers founders a strong example of discipline, preparation, and perseverance. His background gives him a compelling voice on accountability, resilience, and performing under pressure. He adds both credibility and inspiration to the conversation about staying coachable while pursuing excellence. Notable for: Former NFL player and Super Bowl champion.

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Randy Watson is co‑founder of PURIVA EVS, a Pensacola‑based environmental‑services firm that aims to bring Chick‑fil‑A‑level consistency to facilities cleaning and sanitation. A lifelong technologist, he provides the company’s CTO/software background, allowing PURIVA to evaluate off‑the‑shelf tools, avoid unnecessary custom builds, integrate systems efficiently and maintain strict process discipline as the company scales. Watson also serves as a fractional CEO and executive coach, emphasizing the importance of coachability and disciplined execution for early‑stage founders. He leverages athletic background to teach that consistent systems, mentorship and willingness to be coached are more powerful than raw cleverness. Notable for: Harnessing a software‑engineering background to turn a cleaning company into a tech‑enabled operation that uses digital proof‑of‑completion, secure access control and mobile apps to enforce quality and accountability.

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