COUNSEL, KIBLER FOWLER & CAVE LLP

A former national champion rower, Stephen is a versatile business litigator with 9+ years of legal experience. Relying on the intangible skills that made him thrive as a varsity athlete, Stephen has represented over a dozen Fortune 500 companies nationally in a wide range of litigation matters implicating hundreds of billions of dollars and has been recognized by his peers as a “rising star” of the appellate bar. In addition, Stephen has drawn on his broad range of litigation experience and his colleagues at one of the top boutique law firms in the country to not only assist companies with complex litigation matters that demand elite attorneys, but also to serve as an outside general counsel to assist companies in identifying and managing counsel to address various legal issues, including import and export controls, business negotiations, and intellectual property issues.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, DEEPLOCAL

Kristin Staunton has 20+ years of experience leading people functions across industries including technology, marketing and finance. Kristin has advised startups across the nation on how to scale and hire top talent, and recently returned to her roots in Pittsburgh, where she is Deeplocal's Chief Operating Officer. Ten years ago, Kristin helped Deeplocal grow from a small startup to an internationally recognized brand that was acquired by WPP.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, ARM INSTITUTE

Louisa Michaels has over 11 years of experience in the robotics industry. Currently the Chief Financial Officer at the Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Institute, she rose through the ranks at Carnegie Robotics from bookkeeper to the Director of Finance and People. Louisa has deep expertise in monetization strategy, operations, and market analysis.

PARTNER, HENDERSON BROTHERS

Daniel W. Grealish brings deep experience advising private and family‑owned businesses, with a strong focus on fiduciary standards, governance, and long‑term value creation. He serves as Director of Finance at Henderson Brothers and is a voting shareholder and member of the firm’s Board of Directors. In this role, he is actively involved in strategic planning, capital stewardship, and oversight. Prior to joining Henderson Brothers, Daniel held underwriting roles at a publicly traded insurance company, providing a foundational perspective on risk evaluation and disciplined decision‑making. He also serves on the AHN Cancer Institute Advisory Board and is a founding member of the Live Donor Project and the Kevin Shea Memorial Fund. Together, these roles reflect a long‑standing commitment to community service and nonprofit leadership. Daniel holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and brings extensive experience in insurance and financial services.