Scottsdale 12.07.2017

Brad Wiatr

I helped found User10 about 5 years ago. The initial goal of the company was to create a full-service agency – assisting with everything from social media management to native iOS and Android development for applications – that could support a labs division that would be focused on building out our own SaaS products. Read more>>

Brandon Adams

I grew up in an Ice business that I worked in with my father. From that business I invented a product called Arctic Stick that cooled and flavored drinks. In the last leg of funding for the invention I turned to Kickstarter.com. Read more>>

Jason Euler

I attended Mad Decent Block Party in 2016 reluctantly not knowing what to expect. Dance Music was never a taste of mine and I had never been to a festival with only that style of music. Two days later after having the time of my life I looked at my phone screen and realized I had a $70 uber charge on my phone. Read more>>

Kevin Johnston

Octavian was historically a UK company, having formed in 2003 – we soon became a marquee UK Security company, providing security guards throughout the country for many years. In 2011 we made the decision to make the USA our global headquarters. Read more>>

Jay Turberville, Mike Sullivan, and Miguel Escobedo

As long-time friends and co-workers, we were looking to do something other than the corporate work we were involved with. Combining Miguel’s organizational skills, Mike’s interest in art and animation, and Jay’s interest in photography and micro-computers, we ended up forming a 3D animation and graphics company in 1993 – when 3D graphics were relatively uncommon and a bit exotic. Read more>>

Peter Vanwolvelaerd

Entered the US Air Force in 1975 as an enlisted man….I was a computer operator at a SAC base (Malstrom AFB Montana)…my intentions were to become an officer but because it was at the end of the Vietnam War they had a (RIF…reduction in force) and I opted out to be discharged from Active Duty and went into the Air Guard. Read more>>

Alpio A. Barbara

I started my venue from an empty building in the North Scottsdale Area to put my muscle cars, motorcycles and memorabilia together in one building. I bought the building and started my DREAM in November 2015. Read more>>

Ron Doba

I retired in 2007 after being in the water utility business for 40 years. The last 25 years was spent in the public sector planning and developing water resources for cities. Retirement lasted about 2 weeks and my telephone started ringing. Read more>>

Todd Kuhn

Bole North America was named the exclusive U.S. and Canada distributor for Bole Machinery of Ningbo, China, in 2016. Bole is a manufacturer of precision injection-molding machines with clamping forces between 60 and 6,800 tons. Bole machines are assembled in Ningbo, China. Read more>>

Elan Efune

I immigrated to the USA in 2003 with my family. I am a 3rd generation in the diamond and jewelry industry having worked in all levels of manufacturing, wholesale trading, and distribution and finally since 2006 in retailing. Read more>>

Roque Jimenez

My Partner Bob Schulken and I started Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila in 2007 in Old Town Scottsdale. We were both in the restaurant and bar industry and recognized an opportunity to open a Tacos & Tequila concept here in the Valley. Read more>>

Alan Magazine

After retirement from a career that spanned government, politics and the private sector I was searching for something to do in retirement. My wife, Cynthia, and I travelled from our home in the Washington D. C. area to Arizona. Read more>>

Sharon Lehew

My love for the customers started back when I was 19 years old. It was kind of a meant to be thing. What I mean by that is, I was working for a place called the Earring-Tree when my sister called and said, “I found a career I know you’d be amazing at.” Read more>>

Saeed Aslam, Joshua Kraak, and Monica Tiffee

I, Saeed Aslam, am the founder of Alyshaan Fine Rugs; what’s started with my father’s love for this product and a robust multinational manufacturing and export business he started in 1969, has been continued by me in USA since 1979, and in Arizona since 2001. Read more>>

Michelle Biely

The concept of the Creative Center started as a “joke”. At the time I was in need of a photography space, I knew someone who was in need of a wood working space, someone else a band practice space, someone who just got out of architectural school and needed something to build, while someone else who was looking for a non-profit to start. Read more>>

Robert Cohen

In 2005, after completing medical school, a combined plastic surgery residency and aesthetic surgery fellowship, I built out an office and operating room in Paradise Valley, Arizona with the goal of creating a center that represented the safest, highest quality standards in plastic surgery. Read more>>

Paul Pellettier

Paul is a twenty year Navy veteran. During his career, he had the privilege of working with our nation’s Special Forces including seven years working in support of the Navy SEALs. His passion for teaching and physical fitness led him to become an A.F.A.A. Certified personal trainer. Paul states that; “Personal training and boxing is not just about how much you know. Read more>>

Myesha Barbieto

I relocated to Arizona in 2011 after my husband passed away in an accident. My husband was a Honolulu Rescue Firefighter for 22yrs. My daughter and I relocated to Arizona to escape the memories. I started my business 4 yrs. ago. I created my own logo, business name, business model. Read more>>

Nikki Groff

My primarily responsible as Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Wallick and Volk Mortgage is developing and managing the firm’s strategic marketing and business development goals. I strive to provide companywide leadership, management and vision to assist in company growth. Read more>>

Dr. Meghana Thanki

I am a naturopathic physician specializing in Ayurvedic Medicine. Over the last 10 years I have been honing in on my skill set as far as it pertains to treating disease from an Ayurvedic perspective. We treat all conditions but have especially great results when it pertains to digestive distress from bloating, gas, heartburn, constipation etc, as well as success with skin conditions that have failed all other conventional treatments. Read more>>

Chris Krakowski

I happened to read a random article online about this virtual reality arcade back in April. It happened to be our son’s birthday and we thought it would be a real treat to take him to something like this – none of us had ever visited a VR arcade before. Read more>>

Joe Iturri

Originally from a small town near Lake Tahoe, Nevada I grew up around the hotel and casino world. Somehow, I always knew that hospitality was in my blood and I started my career as a banquet server at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. Read more>>