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Fadi Jawdat Hindi
Fadi Jawdat Hindi
Fadi Jawdat Hindi
ENTERPRISE & STARTUPS TRACKS
△ Innovation and Strategy
▢ Structure and Scale
◯ People and Culture
Founder & Managing Partner of The Consulting Lab Inc. and its Academy, with over 31 years of global leadership in AI, digital transformation, and enterprise strategy. A former COO with 12,000 employees and $4B in revenue, and CEO of a $300M firm, Fadi has driven transformation across Fortune 500 companies, startups, and public institutions. As an Adjunct Professor of AI and trusted advisor to global organizations, he works with clients to redefine how professionals and enterprises build capability in the age of intelligent systems.
Dima Khatib
Fadi Jawdat Hindi
Fadi Jawdat Hindi
ENTERPRISE TRACK
◯ People and Culture
With over three decades of global experience across public and private sectors, Dima brings a rare blend of leadership development, change management, and learning innovation. As Partner for Leadership & Organizational Development at The Consulting Lab Inc., she has helped Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits navigate complex transformations. At the Academy, she leads courses on culture change, dealing with organizational change, and equipping professionals to lead confidently in an AI-powered world.
Rafi Yachoua
Fadi Jawdat Hindi
Will Samson, PhD
ENTERPRISE TRACK
△ Innovation and Strategy
◯ People and Culture
With over 16 years of international leadership experience spanning government, consulting, startups, and both public and private sectors, Rafi Yachoua brings a strategic, people-first approach to digital transformation. As Senior Partner for the MENA Region at The Consulting Lab Inc., he guides organizations through AI-enabled change, balancing cutting-edge technology with cultural trust and relational intelligence. At the Academy, Rafi leads hallmark programs on strategy-to-execution, digital strategy, and cohort-based executive leadership, equipping leaders to thrive in fast-moving, complex environments.
Will Samson, PhD
Mifham Siddeek (MBCS)
Will Samson, PhD
ENTERPRISE TRACK
▢ Structure and Scale
◯ People and Culture
With over two decades at the intersection of leadership and technology, Will Samson, PhD, is The Consulting Lab Inc.’s Principal of Leadership & Technology Transformation. A former IT executive turned transformational change coach, he empowers high-performing leaders and teams to close the gap between strategy and execution through human-centered design and sustainable “Slow Change.” At the Academy, he leads immersive seminars and executive coaching programs focused on resilience, purpose-driven leadership, and AI-enabled digital transformation, helping professionals achieve impactful outcomes without burning out.
Mifham Siddeek (MBCS)
Mifham Siddeek (MBCS)
Mifham Siddeek (MBCS)
ENTERPRISE TRACK
▢ Structure and Scale
With over 16 years of experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformations across the public and private sectors, Mifham Siddeek, MBCS, is The Consulting Lab Inc.’s Senior Partner for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. A seasoned advisor in fintech, governance, and organizational change, he has a proven track record of aligning strategy, people, and technology to drive sustainable impact. At the Academy, Mifham pioneers cohort-based programs on digital transformation leadership, technology adoption, and data-driven decision-making—empowering leaders to navigate change with precision and confidence.
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Vinay Raman
W Michael Buckovich
Austin Lopesilvero
ENTERPRISE & STARTUPS TRACKS
With over 20 years of experience as a speaker, executive, and performance strategist, Vinay “V” Raman combines human behavior diagnostics with leadership development to bridge the alignment gap in organizations. As the Founder of CAARMO and newly appointed adjunct faculty at NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill, he
ENTERPRISE & STARTUPS TRACKS
With over 20 years of experience as a speaker, executive, and performance strategist, Vinay “V” Raman combines human behavior diagnostics with leadership development to bridge the alignment gap in organizations. As the Founder of CAARMO and newly appointed adjunct faculty at NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill, he joins The Consulting Lab Inc. to pioneer courses on organizational alignment, behavioral intelligence, and AI-informed culture change. At the Academy, V leads week-long workshops and cohort-based programs that equip leaders to identify hidden misalignments, build shared narratives, and drive measurable, sustainable outcomes.
Austin Lopesilvero
W Michael Buckovich
Austin Lopesilvero
STARTUPS TRACK
With over a decade of experience as a StoryBrand-certified guide, creative Swiss-army coach, and community builder, Austin brings real-world clarity and simplicity to complex messaging challenges. As Founder of Aspen Studios, he has crafted branding and strategic storytelling for nonprofits, startups, and enterprise teams—b
STARTUPS TRACK
With over a decade of experience as a StoryBrand-certified guide, creative Swiss-army coach, and community builder, Austin brings real-world clarity and simplicity to complex messaging challenges. As Founder of Aspen Studios, he has crafted branding and strategic storytelling for nonprofits, startups, and enterprise teams—bridging vision and voice to drive meaningful connections. At the Academy, Austin leads interactive workshops on personal leadership, strategic communication, and brand storytelling—helping participants translate strategy into story (and momentum into impact).
Todd Quartiere
W Michael Buckovich
W Michael Buckovich
STARTUPS TRACK
With over 15 years at the intersection of healthcare, AI strategy, and storytelling. As Executive Director of the Foundation for AI & Health (FAIH) and AI Service Lead at Vynamic, he has advised over 100 health systems, payers, and life sciences organizations, driving over $250M in recurring value. A respected keynote speak
STARTUPS TRACK
With over 15 years at the intersection of healthcare, AI strategy, and storytelling. As Executive Director of the Foundation for AI & Health (FAIH) and AI Service Lead at Vynamic, he has advised over 100 health systems, payers, and life sciences organizations, driving over $250M in recurring value. A respected keynote speaker and podcast host (“AI Vitals”), Todd tackles the toughest challenges around responsible AI in behavioral health, governance, and deployment, making him a must-have guide for leaders navigating AI’s complex future. At the Academy, he leads immersive programs on AI literacy, fluency, and practical governance—helping professionals build tools and trust, not just hype.
W Michael Buckovich
W Michael Buckovich
W Michael Buckovich
STARTUPS TRACK
With over 30 years of leadership in digital strategy, advertising, marketing, and client-experience design, Mike is a trailblazer in using technology to free organizations to innovate. As Founder & CEO of VerticalCurve Consulting, he has transformed Fortune 500 brands and startups alike, taming tech complexities to deliver
STARTUPS TRACK
With over 30 years of leadership in digital strategy, advertising, marketing, and client-experience design, Mike is a trailblazer in using technology to free organizations to innovate. As Founder & CEO of VerticalCurve Consulting, he has transformed Fortune 500 brands and startups alike, taming tech complexities to deliver time, cost, and energy gains. In the Triad, he also serves as Director/Founder of Vision to Venture, mentoring early-stage startups and accelerators, and has been spotlighted as a Techstars Startup Weekend AI & Life Sciences mentor . Mike brings this unique blend of strategy, execution, and ecosystem-building to the Academy, where he will lead courses in digital product design, startup acceleration, and AI-driven go-to-market strategies.