Conference Organizing Committee

Sezim Zhenishbekova

MS in Finance candidate and President of the IBPEVC Club at Fordham University

Experienced in venture capital, fundraising, and global market strategies

Fluent in three languages and skilled in cross-functional collaboration

Bobby Trickett

Private equity professional specializing in middle-market deals

Former NCAA football player with a background in aerospace

Aspiring entrepreneur focused on developing an aerospace business

Ratna Sathvika

MBA candidate with a background in engineering, marketing, and HR

Skilled in campaign management and impactful storytelling

Combines creativity and cultural insight with technical expertise

Dominic Guarnieri

MBA candidate with a degree in Economics from the University of Michigan

Former marketing agent managing endorsements for 50+ professional athletes

Specialized in sports and entertainment marketing

Victoria Pereira

MBA candidate and former strategic marketing manager at Scotiabank

Expertise in full-funnel marketing and enterprise strategy

Promoted to manager within six months of completing a rotational program

Yulia Lawson

Creative content specialist with expertise in brand identity and digital marketing

Known for delivering modern, minimalistic, and user-centered designs

Experienced in crafting engaging storytelling and marketing strategies

Bennett Beutel

MBA candidate with product development expertise from Tiffany & Co.

Skilled in cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and operational efficiencies

Focused on applying engineering and business expertise to venture capital

Louisa Scheiter

MSc in Finance (STEM) candidate at Fordham University

Background in Politics, Psychology, Law, and Economics and experience in Fintech, wealth management, investment operations and equity research.

Passionate about the opportunities Finance has to offer - and how to democratize them.