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Proctologist, Founder of Future Method + Bespoke Surgical
Dr. Evan Goldstein is the leading anal health expert in the United States, founder of Future Method, and one of the few surgeons in the world whose practice, Bespoke Surgical, is dedicated to treating and restoring the human butt. He holds a perennial spot on the list of top doctors for the New York metro area and Crain’s New York Business listed him as one of their notable LGBTQ+ leaders and executives of 2020. He has been featured in national publications including GQ, Well+Good, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Out, and Shape; is a popular podcast guest; and in demand as a speaker for both medical and sex-positive industries. This year, he will be publishing his first book: Butt Seriously: The Definitive Guide to Anal Health, Pleasure, and Everything In-Between.
Gynecologist + Co-Founder, HerMD
Dr. Somi Javaid is a board-certified OB/GYN, leading women’s sexual health thought leader, and menopause advocate. She is the Founder of HerMD, a team on a mission to make women’s healthcare exceptional by educating, advocating for, and empowering patients to take control of their health concerns.
Dr. Javaid was most recently named one of Inc. Female Founders 250 honorees and has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, Well+Good, InStyle, Parents, Refinery29, Mashable, Adweek, and Popsugar. In August 2020 Dr. Javaid spoke about Gender Bias and the Female Sexual Health Revolution on the TEDx mainstage, and in January 2021 she was featured in Women on Topp for her work as a trailblazer and pioneer in women’s sexual health.
Dr. Javaid earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where she also completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was Chief Resident. She was an assistant professor of Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Dr. Javaid completed her preceptorship at the San Diego Institute of Sexual Medicine and is a NAMS (North American Menopause Society) and ISSWSH (International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health) member.
Honored by her peers, in 2014 she was named a Cincinnati Top Doc and is now considered an expert in sexual medicine and menopause. Dr. Javaid earned her education at Northwestern University, (Bachelor of Arts, Neurobiology 1993-1997), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1997-2001), and the University of Cincinnati Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (2001-2005; Chief Resident 2004-2005). Professional memberships include: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology–Board-Certified, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ohio State Medical Association, Warren County Medical Association, North American Menopause Society, and International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH).
Gynecologist, The Cosmetic Gyn
Prime Institute
Dr. Amy Pearlman is a board-certified urologist, with fellowship training in male hormonal and sexual health, as well as expertise in genital reconstruction. Her academic journey took root at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, for her undergraduate degree, followed by a medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Pearlman honed her skills through a residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, and a fellowship at Wake Forest in Winston Salem, NC.
Previously Director of the Men’s Health Program at the University of Iowa, Dr. Pearlman has since co-founded Prime Institute after relocating to South Florida. Beyond her clinical pursuits, she actively contributes to the field as a board member for the Sexual Medicine Society of North America and a dedicated member of the American Urological Association. Recognized as an avid researcher and educator, Dr. Pearlman extends her impact across local, regional, and national levels. Her commitment to advancing urological knowledge is evident through her role on the editorial boards for the Urology Times® and Therapeutic Advances in Urology.
Urologist + Co-Founder, Popstar Labs
Joshua R Gonzalez, MD, is a board-certified urologist who is fellowship-trained in Sexual Medicine and specializes in the management of male and female sexual dysfunctions. He is co-founder of Popstar Labs, a sexual wellness brand focused on promoting the importance of sexual health for all. Dr. Gonzalez completed his medical education at Columbia University and his urological residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Throughout his career, Dr. Gonzalez has focused on advocating for sexual health and providing improved healthcare to the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Gonzalez serves as an official Sexual Health Advisor to Astroglide Lubricants. He has served on the board of directors for the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. He has appeared on The Doctors television show, has been featured in Vogue magazine, and is a medical contributor to Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, and Oprah magazines. Dr. Gonzalez continues to build a robust following on his Instagram and TikTok where he uses social media to educate the public on sexual health.
Urologist + Co-Founder, Popstar Labs
Dr. Brian Steixner is a board-certified urologist and an expert in male sexual medicine. He is the co-founder of Popstar Labs, a sexual wellness brand focused on bringing clinical solutions to the consumer in a sexually positive way.
He completed his General Surgery and Urology training at The University of Pennsylvania, one of the busiest and most comprehensive training programs in the nation. During his surgical training, he received the Clinical Excellence Award in Urology from the University of Pennsylvania and the Resident Achievement Award from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. His current practice focuses on male sexual medicine and wellness.
Dr. Brian Steixner has been a medical contributor for Men’s Health Magazine, Details Magazine, and NBC. He has been featured on FOX News, Sirius Doctor Radio, Livestrong, and The New York Post.
Urologist, Plusone
Dr. Karyn Eilber, MD, is one of the few board-certified female urologists in the Los Angeles area who is fellowship-trained in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. Dr. Eilber received her medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine then completed her urology residency and fellowship also at UCLA. After fellowship, Dr. Eilber joined the Department of Urology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center before returning to her native California. She currently practices at Cedars-Sinai and is a Professor of Urology and an Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Eilber’s clinical research focuses on female pelvic disorders and sexual function. She has published multiple articles and has numerous presentations at national and international meetings. She is co-author of "A Woman's Guide to Her Pelvic Floor: What the F*#@ Is Going On Down There?" and “The Menopause Sparkle”, a founding medical partner of Doctorpedia, and helped create Femetry supplements for interstitial cystitis.
Global Retail Expert + Author, The Retail Doctor
Bob Phibbs is an internationally recognized business strategist, customer service expert, sales coach, author of three books, and motivational business speaker.
Phibbs founded The Retail Doctor in 1994 and created SalesRX, a strategic and done-for-you virtual training program. The firm specializes in working with retailers and brands who to sell their merchandise more profitably in stores. His clientele has included many of the Fortune 500 including Brother, Hunter Douglas, Lego, T-Mobile, T-Cetra, and Yamaha.
A Top Voice on LinkedIn with 400K followers, Phibbs has over 30 years of experience. He has been a corporate officer, franchisor, and entrepreneur. He received the highest increase in sales from South Coast Plaza, the highest-grossing mall in the USA.
Phibbs was awarded the World Retail Forum’s Innovation Leadership Award 2021 in recognition of his innovative online training platform SalesRX and relentless messages of hope. Phibbs earned the speaking profession’s highest earned designation, the CSP®, Certified Speaking Professional™, achieved by less than seven percent of speakers worldwide.
Senior Editor, Beauty Independent
A respected voice in the beauty and wellness startup space, Claire is known for her trailblazing editorial coverage of “taboo” verticals, including sexual health, CBD, psychedelics, and psychedelic-adjacent (a term she coined) wellness, as well as her track record of being the first to identify, crystallize and write about trends later covered by WWD, WSJ, NYT, etc. Claire has been a featured beauty industry expert in the Washington Post, Adweek, Business of Fashion, the HBO documentary “Not So Pretty” and more. McCormack uses her discerning eye, deep industry knowledge, and business acumen to create compelling omnichannel editorial, educational, and marketing content for and direct strategy across Indie Beauty Media Group properties. She has successfully launched and scaled three beauty/wellness businesses: luxury e-commerce site Travel Beauty, digital publication Beauty Independent and educational platform, and conference series BeautyX Summit, building communities for each organically and through paid channels across North America and Europe.
Partner, Retail Smart Guys
Dan Jablons has worked in the retail industry for more than 40 years. His consulting work stems from working with small mom-and-pop retailers, up to giants like Walmart, Target, American Apparel, Jimmy Choo, and many others. His company specializes in merchandise planning, open to buy, and cash flow planning. In addition to his vast retail background, Dan can be seen in film and on TV, in shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Family Business, and more. Dan combines his extensive knowledge of retail with his comedy skills to become one of the industry's most popular speakers.
Forbes Contributor + Communications / Media Expert
Emmy award winning television journalist and media coach Jane Hanson has spent over 30
years helping people communicate better.
Among her diverse array of media and presentation training clients are top tier leaders spanning
the fields of finance, insurance, startups, technology, education, design, fashion, FinTech,
media, & pharma. She is also a contributor to Forbes.com; hosts programs on cable channels and private streaming broadcasts. And she is a frequent speaker, emcee, and panel moderator.
Jane Hanson spent most of her career as an as an anchor and correspondent for NBC New York – where she covered events ranging from the tragedy of 9/11 to the joy of Yankees victory parades to the Olympics to Wall Street and Washington, along the way winning 9 Emmy
Awards; named "Correspondent of the Year" by New York's Police Detectives and New York’s Firefighters. She has also been the recipient of numerous other awards for her service to the community. Jane has also been a board member of Graham Windham, Phipps Houses, the Randall’s Island Sports Foundation, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, and Telecare. She has taught courses on communication at Long Island University, Stern College, and the 92 nd St Y. And is a Past President of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s School of Journalism.
Founder + Fractional CMO, Made for More Marketing
Jenna Lloyd is a Fractional CMO, Adjunct Professor in Marketing at NYU, and Founder of Made for More Marketing. She specializes in women’s health brands —helping them to tell their stories and get their products into the hands of women who need them most.
She believes marketing was made for more than simply selling products. It has the power to disrupt the status quo, change attitudes, challenge stigmas, tackle taboos, and save lives.
A former leader at challenger brands like Virgin and Casper, she uses the latest methodologies, in unconventional ways, to build audiences and scale brands seeking to change the attitudes and stigma around women's health - from menstruation to menopause.
Jenna is an Advisor to Fierce Foundry —a Femtech Start Up Studio that helps female-founded startups from idea to exit. She hosts Foundhers Circles— a monthly meetup for female founders —in her local community in CT.
She works with brands in the US and Europe providing corporate training on Marketing Effectiveness, facilitating Half Day strategy workshops, and is retained as an Advisor or Fractional/Interim CMO.
Marketing + Product Development, Wicked Sensual Care
Named 2017’s Sexpert of the Year by XBIZ, trained by San Francisco Sex Information (SFSI), and a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), Certified Sex Educator, Jessica Drake brings a wealth of expertise to her speaking engagements. Whether she’s speaking in front of an auditorium full of university students or in an intimate setting helping people talk about intimacy, she shares her unique vision of sex education that is pleasure-based, consent-aware, and shame-free.
As the Resident Sex Educator and Head of Marketing and Product Development for Wicked Sensual Care, Jessica’s acclaimed career in the adult industry led her to create the multi-award-winning instructional series “jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex” where she rewrote the narrative of exploring erotic topics through elegantly produced, intimate demonstrations. Each volume addresses a different aspect of human sexuality, which is explored with a distinct blend of knowledge, experience, and good humor – a refreshing alternative for the sexual self-help genre.
With her keen insight and zeal, Jessica has been featured in a variety of media outlets such as CNN, BuzzFeed, CNBC, Playboy, Forbes, the Huffington Post, Vanity Fair, New York Daily News, Shape Magazine, Crave Online, Daily Mail, Maxim, and Refinery29 along with scores of others who have shared drake’s message of sexual health and her candid view of the adult industry. She has spoken at Universities and conferences worldwide on Human Sexuality, Consent, Boundaries, Porn Literacy, and Sex Worker Rights.
She is an advocate for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Trauma and is a board member of Tending The Garden, a nonprofit that supports marginalized survivors. She also lobbies for the rights and destigmatization of the rapidly growing unhoused population and has been a board member outreach leader, and boots on the ground volunteer for Feed The Streets since 2020.
If you are still reading this, Jessica would also like you to know that she is a pansexual polyamorist who loves to rescue senior chihuahuas, has climbed Kilimanjaro, loves goats, and cannot resist a fine cheese plate.
Co-Founder + Chief Operating Officer, HerMD
Komel Caruso is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of HerMD. Physician-founded, patient-forward, and mission-driven, HerMD has been revolutionizing the future of women’s healthcare through an integrated, evidence-based model delivering comprehensive women's healthcare all under one roof. In her role, Komel is the lead executor of HerMD’s vision — overseeing operations, marketing, brand and product. A marketing and brand enthusiast, Komel is the creator of HerMD's patient-centric brand and experience. Prior to joining HerMD, Komel spent 15+ years as a leader in operations, marketing and branding within the ed tech space at Kaplan, Story2 and Applerouth Education. Komel earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan and her Masters of Science in Integrated Marketing from New York University. She was most recently featured as NJ Mom's MOMpreneur of the week as well as in New Jersey Family. She has been a featured speaker at the Women and Worth Summit and Luminary x HeyMama's Women Who Innovate Summit 2023. She is also a proud member of the Female Founder Collective.
STIMULATE Founder, Professor + Author
Nicole Leinbach is the Founder of STIMULATE: A B2B Sexual Wellness Trade Show + Conference, which debuted in 2023, as well as RetailMinded.com, a well-respected retail industry resource that has been recognized worldwide for its retail business insight since 2007.
Leinbach has supported Columbia College as an Adjunct Faculty Professor, where she teaches retail business and marketing, and is also the Author of the book “Retail 101: The Guide to Managing and Marketing Your Retail Business” from McGraw-Hill. Additionally, Leinbach supported American Express’s Small Business Saturday as a Spokesperson and speaks regularly for companies and conferences that have included Dreamforce by Salesforce, the National Retail Federation, Callaway Golf, IBM, NY NOW, Retail Global in Australia, and at many other events. Leinbach has also been a guest and contributor to various media outlets that have included The Today Show, Forbes, Entreprenuer.com and countless B2B publications.
In 2021 Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), recognized Leinbach at one of 25 inspiring Women in Retail and in 2023, WWD honored Leinbach as one of the world’s most prominent change makers in social efforts in retail due to her work with STIMULATE and featured her on a billboard in Times Square. In 2023, STIMULATE: A B2B Sexual Wellness Trade Show + Conference was also recognized as a finalist for “Best Community Created and/or Maintained” by Trade Show Network News.
In 2021, Leinbach released her first children’s book titled “Shadow Siblings” that she co-wrote with her then pre-teen daughter, which is available on Amazon.
Denver is home to Leinbach where she is a mom of 4 and 3 dogs. Learn more about Leinbach at RetailMinded.com.
CEO, All Point Retail
Sean is a true veteran, both literally and figuratively. Bolstered by years of military experience in a variety of positions and commands, he is a serial entrepreneur, innovator, and digital catalyst, always looking for ways to improve (and prove) the business outcomes and operational performance his clients are seeking. He has successfully founded, funded, and grown several highly awarded technology-based companies across APAC, EMEA and the US. A leader, experienced operator, accomplished salesman, impassioned entrepreneur and seasoned boundary breaker, his greatest love is transforming a killer idea into a successful execution.
Co-Founder, Here We Flo
Susan Allen is Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Here We Flo, a rapidly growing B Corp with big ambitions and an impressive roster of advisors and investors from Graze, Charlotte Tilbury, Unilever, L'Oreal and more. Susan grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, and received her B.A. in communications and legal studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. After three years at a healthcare policy nonprofit in Boston, she moved to New York City to join George Soros' philanthropy, the Open Society Foundations. While working there Susan completed her masters degree in management at the London School of Economics in 2015. She then relocated to London permanently to lead the Foundation's work on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
After meeting Tara Chandra, the two launched Here We Flo with a Kickstarter campaign in 2017 and the brand has been shaking up the personal care category ever since, with a purpose-driven, sustainable period care and sexual wellness range that offers "shamelessly natural care for life's messiest moments". Here We Flo is on a mission to challenge shame and disrupt the period, bladder, and sexual wellness markets with organic and vegan products, including tampons, pads, reusable period underwear, condoms and more!
Susan has most recently been recognized as a 2023 Glossy Future Leader in the Wellness category. She resides in London with her husband and two children.
Podcast Host | Girls Stop Talking
I'm Tatum, a 90's baby, who some would call a borderline Gen Z with a millennial mindset! By day, I'm a proud mom, and a salon owner, and by night, I'm the energetic host of the "Girl Stop Talking" podcast. On my show, I dive into the nitty-gritty of real life, covering everything from sex to mental health. My mission? Empowering women to own their truth, stand in their power, and curate their confidence!
I keep it real and relatable, even when the topics get spicy! From hilarious, comedic takes on my daily life to deep dives into body image and dating. I'm serving up laugh-out-loud anecdotes while exposing the hard truths about life and oversharing my sexual experiences. It's giving big clit energy!
Co-Founder Auspi Group
Cody co-founded Auspi Group and is responsible for creating and advancing the corporate strategy and vision of the business. He directly oversees the sales team and customer success departments. Under his guidance, Auspi Group has grown to become an industry leader in the parcel optimization space.
Prior to co-founding Auspi Group, Cody served in a sales role at Worldwide Express, a strategic channel of UPS. He quickly became a top producer winning the Presidents Club and remained in the top 1% of nationwide sales throughout his tenure.
Co-founder and CEO, Dame Products
Alexandra Fine is a lifelong student of sexual health. She is the co-founder and CEO of Dame Products, a credentialed sexologist, and a member of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 2018. After earning her Masters in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in sex therapy from Columbia, Fine decided to lend her passion and expertise to the world of SexTech with her sexual health company Dame Products. Dame Products designs innovative tools for sex and starts necessary conversations to help people with vulvas reclaim pleasure. Since 2014, Dame Products and its meticulously engineered vibrators have been met with critical and popular acclaim, earning praise in outlets including the New York Times, Forbes, Wired, BBC and the Today Show.
Inventor, VuVa Dilator Company
Tara Langdale Schmidt is a pelvic pain patient turned inventor of the VuVa Magnetic Dilator. Since 2014 she has helped over 150,000 women with her patented pelvic floor therapy dilators that contain neodymium magnets that help relax muscles, reduce nerve pain and promote blood flow. She has dedicated her life to helping women understand why they have painful sex and help them find the correct doctor or pelvic floor physical therapist to treat their condition. She has noted a void in the retail market for pelvic floor therapy items and is looking to expand into retail stores. VuVa Magnetic Dilators have been featured in Glamour, SELF, and Bustle Magazine.
CEO + Founder, Esquire Advertising
Eric Grindley is an accomplished marketing expert, executive management consultant, former attorney, and the dynamic Founder and CEO of the award-winning AdTech company, Esquire Advertising. Under his strategic leadership, Esquire has garnered national recognition, offering clients advanced marketing solutions with proprietary hyper-targeting and analytics capabilities.
In the early 2000s, Eric began his career as a marketer in the music industry, working with popular boy bands such as NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, LFO, and O Town. A graduate of the University of Central Florida, with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Grindley’s blend of legal and business acumen has uniquely positioned him as a leader in the AdTech industry.
President, ProcessPoint
I have been in the payment industry since 1999. Alongside my co-founder, we established ProcessPoint in 2004 with a commitment to transparent pricing, personalized customer support, and the belief that merchants are crying out for an honest and ethical partner in the payments space. We provide extremely competitive pricing with the much-valued benefit of never raising our clients' rates. This is unheard of in our industry even today. We pioneered "true" interchange pass-thru pricing and a free terminal program. We have several clients that have been with us for 15+ years and overall our clients stay with us four times longer than the industry average. As the market has evolved, so has ProcessPoint. In 2010, we expanded our services to include consulting, encompassing PCI management, alternative funding solutions, POS systems, customer loyalty programs, cost reduction, and auditing services. These expanded offerings enable us to be deeply involved in the payment landscape and provide our clients with a comprehensive range of services, tailored to their needs.
Account Executive, Miva
With over 7 years of dedicated experience as an Account Executive at Miva, Katie has successfully helped businesses scale their operations by leveraging the power of online sales through both direct-to-consumer (DTC) and business-to-business (B2B) using Miva’s e-commerce platform. Her deep understanding of e-commerce has enabled her to assist numerous companies in optimizing their online presence and driving significant revenue growth.
Director Client Success, Nu Dawn E-Commerce
Hunter Stutz brings over six years of experience in selling and cultivating brands on Amazon, covering a wide spectrum of product categories. Throughout his career, Hunter has played a pivotal role in generating over $150M+ for brands. His expertise spans from guiding startups to those achieving well over 8 figures in monthly revenue through the complexities of the modern Amazon marketplace. Hunter is passionate about helping brands achieve sustainable growth and navigate the evolving world of e-commerce and the Amazon marketplace.
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