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Matt DeLauro Visit Author's Page

Matt DeLauro is the president, GTM at SEON, responsible for accelerating the company’s growth and go-to-market strategy.

Matt is a seasoned expert in financial crime prevention technology and a key leader in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry. With over 20 years of experience, and a proven track record of driving exponential growth and success for both global enterprises and start-ups, Matt is well-placed to discuss topics relating to business, fraud prevention and technological innovation.

A seasoned industry expert, Matt began his career as a soldier, before leaving the army to become a software developer, eventually working his way up to his first CRO position at New Office Inc. in 2011. His expertise in portfolio development, strategic product management, and go-to-market strategies for security and SaaS technology has made him a trusted authority in the field.

Prior to SEON, Matt was CRO and General Manager at Extend, where he spearheaded the company’s rapid expansion from its Series A to Series C rounds. Under his leadership, Extend grew from 30 employees and less than $5 million in revenue to over 500 employees and revenues exceeding $100 million in under two years.

Now, Matt is helping SEON as it aligns to the evolving fraud prevention needs of several industries. He collaborates closely with SEON's investors, including Silicon Valley-based IVP Global, while nurturing relationships with the company's notable clients, including Revolut. Beyond his operational role, Matt serves as an industry ambassador and represents SEON as an educator on evolving fraud within the industry.

Bill Bruno Visit Author's Page

Bill joined Celebrus in 2018 as the vice president of North America and became CEO in October 2021. He has over 19 years of experience in the media, data, and analytics sectors and has a passion for fostering a culture of innovation while working with brands to drive transformational change. Prior to Celebrus, Bill spent many years as CEO (North America) for an AIM listed company upon leading his consulting business through a successful acquisition by that company in 2013.

Charlotte WebbVisit Author's Page

As marketing and operations director at Hyve Managed Hosting, Charlotte plays a key role in shaping the company's marketing and operational strategies. Having held various marketing management positions for over 15 years, she brings a wealth of experience and skills to managing Hyve's brand integrity, coordinating sales efforts, leading marketing teams, and overseeing budget allocation. Charlotte also manages regional hubs in the UK, U.S., and Germany, overseas lead flow, and global growth as part of her role as Operations Director. She thrives on challenges, is always looking for new directions for the business, and is always ready for the next hurdle or celebration.

Rishi BhargavaVisit Author's Page

Rishi Bhargava is a co-founder at Descope, a stealth startup building something in the authentication space for application developers. In a career spanning over 20 years, Rishi has run product, strategy, go-to-market, and engineering for category-creating cybersecurity startups and large enterprises. Before Descope, Rishi served as VP of Product Strategy at Palo Alto Networks which he joined via the acquisition of Demisto, a security operations startup. Rishi was a co-founder at Demisto where, under his stewardship, the company created and later led a new “security orchestration” category within 3 years before being acquired. Prior to Demisto, Rishi was VP and GM of the Datacenter Group at Intel Security, launched multiple products at McAfee (acquired by Intel), and played a key role in product strategy and growth at change management startup Solidcore (acquired by McAfee).

Tiffany RafiiVisit Author's Page

Tiffany Rafii is the Co-Founder and CEO of UpSpring, where she leads growth through business development, creative programming, and a people-first culture. Since launching the agency from her college dorm room with co-founder Sarah Terzic, Tiffany has transformed UpSpring from a two-woman startup into an award-winning firm of more than 50 professionals representing over 80 clients across architecture, real estate, and hospitality. Known for her bold decision making and drive for innovation, she views PR and marketing as tools for business development, integrating digital, SEO, content, and branding into cohesive, results driven strategies. Outside of work, Tiffany is a devoted wife, mother of three, and supporter of the arts.

Gerry PriceVisit Author's Page

Gerry Price is president and CEO, North America, of The Look Company, creators of large-scale visual branding for big box and chain retailers, as well as sports and event environments.. He has 35 years of C-level leadership experience and now coaches other leaders to defy the status quo and exceed the possible. Gerry has worked around the world, including in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Scott SuttonVisit Author's Page

Scott Sutton is the CEO of Later, where he leads the company's strategic vision and operations. Previously, he served as Chief Business Officer at ZoomInfo, helping grow the business from $150M to over $1.2B ARR through 10 acquisitions and an eventual IPO. Scott holds a Bachelor's and Master’s in International Management from Portland State University and studied business analytics at Harvard Business School.

Anniston WardVisit Author's Page

As part of Metricool’s founding US team, Anniston Ward has played a key role in expanding the brand’s global footprint, especially across English-speaking markets. Bringing a Gen Z perspective along with a background in PR, SEO copywriting, and social media strategy. Now leading global PR, event, and education initiatives for English markets, she's on a mission: helping marketers and creators simplify social strategy, build authentic brands, and stay ahead with cutting-edge data and technology.

Matt ElsleyVisit Author's Page

Matt Elsley is the co-founder and CEO of QSIC, the global intelligent in-store audio platform that uses data & AI to remove friction from the planning process and elevate and measure the impact of audio. Matt’s leadership has shaped the retail landscape by driving in-store sales growth and unlocking new avenues for commercialization. Matt’s early success in leading multiple companies has honed his ability to identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities, positioning QSIC as an industry trailblazer.

Matt AterVisit Author's Page

Matt Ater is senior vice president at Vispero, a global leader in assistive technology and accessibility. With more than 25 years in the field, he collaborates with global retailers and technology providers to design inclusive systems that empower customers.