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Last Year Speakers
![Jim Sonefeld](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jim-Sonefeld_latest-281x300.jpg)
Jim SonefeldDrummer
![Kassy Alia Ray](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kassy.png)
Kassy Alia RayCEO/Founder
![Harry M. Lightsey III](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Harry-M.jpg)
Harry M. Lightsey IIISecretary of Commerce, South Carolina Department of Commerce
![Jerrell Moore](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jerrell_Morre_1-e1691504007861-295x300.png)
Jerrell MooreExecutive Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer
Jon YarianChief of Staff
![Roshanda Pratt](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/roshondra-pratt-e1691505239278-300x287.webp)
Roshanda PrattFounder, Speaker, Author
Patrick BryantFounder
![Chris Phillips](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0ac5d60c42848971fbf75125f9e62c15.png)
Chris PhillipsFounder
![Dom Mjartan](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/dom-e1691505809685-300x300.jpg)
Dom MjartanCEO
![Dave Ingram](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/dave-ingram-300x300.jpg)
Dave IngramCoFounder
![Chris Heivly](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Chris-Heivly.jpg)
Chris HeivlyFounder
![Barb Royal](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Barb-Royal.png)
Barb RoyalExecutive Director, Entrepreneur
![Cathy Hayes](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CATHY-HAYES-SCRA.png)
Cathy HayesIndustry Manager
![Dr. Juliana Larossi](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Juliana-Larosssi-1.png)
Dr. Juliana LarossiInvestor, Mentor, Professor
![Velecia L. Williams](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/VELECIA-300x300.jpg)
Velecia L. WilliamsFounder
![Corey Jackson](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/COREY-jACKSON-300x300.jpg)
Corey JacksonFounder/CEO
![Doan Winkel](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/doan-winkel.png)
Doan WinkelProfessor, Speaker
![Rita Patel](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/rita.png)
Rita PatelCofounder
![Karen Jenkins](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/KarenJenkinsHeadshot-300x289.jpg)
Karen JenkinsPresident/CEO of KRJ Consulting and Chair of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce
![Lauren Widrick](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lauren-Widrick-Headshot-2-300x300.png)
Lauren WidrickFounder
![Meghan Hickman](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Meghan-Hickman.jpg)
Meghan Hickman Certified EOS Implementor
![Josh Snead](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Josh-Snead.jpg)
Josh SneadCEO
![Cait Maloney](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CaitMaloney.jpg)
Cait MaloneySenior Art Director
![Crush Rush](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CrushRush.jpg)
Crush RushFreelance Photographer
![Lynn Luc](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LynnLuc.jpg)
Lynn LucFounder
![Eva Foussat](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EvaFoussat.jpg)
Eva FoussatOwner
MEET OUR PAST SPEAKERS
Christina LockCEO and Founder at Catch Talent
Chad NormanChief Operating Officer at Catch Talent
Herbert DraytonManaging Partner, HI Mark Capital
Keynote Speaker, John HillEvengelist at Techstars
![Chris Heivly](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Chris-Heivly.jpg)
Chris HeivlyFounder of Mapquest and Managing Director at Build the Fort
![Breanna Bre Spaulding](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Breanna-Bre-Spaulding.png)
Breanna Bre SpauldingMcNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise at UofSC and Associate, Coax Strategies
![Patrick Bryant](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Patrick-Bryant.png)
Patrick BryantSerial software entrepreneur and CEO of CODE/+/TRUST
![Mara Zepeda](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mara-Zepeda.png)
Mara ZepedaCo-Founder and Managing Director of Zebras Unite Zebras Unite
![Nell Fuller](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Nell-Fuller.png)
Nell FullerFounder and CE of femme x COLUMBIA and femmeCAPITAL
![Katie Wilson](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Katie-Wilson.png)
Katie WilsonFounder, Studio Willow
![Brandon Gantt](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/speaker.png)
Brandon GanttFounder and CEO at Save A Plate
![Sean McCrossin](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/speaker1.png)
Sean McCrossinFounder, Drip and SCOOPY DOO
![Jill Rowley](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jill-Rowley.png)
Jill RowleySocial Selling evangelist and GTM Advisor & LP, Stage 2 Capital
![Lasenta Lewis-Ellis](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lasenta-Lewis-Ellis-Hardhat-2.png)
Lasenta Lewis-EllisPresident & CEO LLE Construction Group, LLC
![Michael Duganier](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Michael-Duganier.png)
Michael DuganierPresident, COO, Owner All In Restaurant Group
![Dr. Melissa Milanak](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Milanak.jpg)
Dr. Melissa MilanakChief Wellbeing Officer, Accelarise
![Jack Harvey](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jack.jpg)
Jack HarveyCEO, Accelarise
![Shannan Clarke](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Shannan-1.jpg)
Shannan ClarkeFounder & CEO, Queen & Baby
![Terrell Turner](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Terrell-Turner.png)
Terrell TurnerFounder, TLTurner Group
![Sean Powers](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sean.jpg)
Sean PowersFounder, Copyt
![Kelvin Davis](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Kelvin-Davis.png)
Kelvin DavisFounder, Notoriously Dapper
![Caroline Crowder](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Caroline-Crowder.png)
Caroline CrowderExecutive Director, GrowCo
![CT Nguyen](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CT-Nguyen.png)
CT NguyenChair of Interior Design and Preservation Design, Savannah College of Art and Design
![Derek Tsuboi](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Derek-Tsuboi.png)
Derek TsuboiManaging Partner, Rediscover Digital
![Amy Beth Franks](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amy-Beth-Franks-1-300x300.jpg)
Amy Beth FranksOwner, The Gourmet Shop
![Brandon Brooks](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1654711744680-1-300x300.jpg)
Brandon BrooksFounding Partner, Overlooked Ventures
![Starlitt Miller](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Starlitt-Miller-1-200x300.jpeg)
Starlitt MillerCEO and Founder, Transity Tools, Inc and Star Accounting and Business Solutions
![Jimmy Banyas](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1649784068544-300x300.jpg)
Jimmy BanyasFounder at PunchList
![Kristen Jerome](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/56612000000368001-300x300.jpeg)
Kristen JeromePartner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer
![Wade Caughman](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wade-1-scaled.jpg-1.png)
Wade CaughmanDirector of Development, Jams + Stark
![Zach Lawley](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Zach-Lawley-Headshot-1-e1661194054941-284x300.jpg)
Zach LawleyDirector of Business Development, guHRoo
![Julie Delong](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1516543887744-1.jpg)
Julie DelongOwner, Backyard Bookkeepers
![Alex English](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Alex-English-1-1-300x300.jpg)
Alex EnglishDirector of Business Development, Jams + Stark
![Charlie Banks](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Charlie-Banks.png)
Charlie BanksCo-Founder and Managing Director, VentureSouth
![Lanford Holloway](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Lanford-Holloway.png)
Lanford HollowayFounder and CEO, TerraStride, Inc.
![Laura Boccanfuso](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Laura-Boccanfuso.png)
Laura BoccanfusoCEO, Van Robotics, Inc.
![Daniel Andrews](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Daniel-Andrews.png)
Daniel AndrewsCoach and Convener, Network In Action
![Aaron Taylor](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Aaron-Taylor.png)
Aaron TaylorManaging Attorney, Cedar Tree Law Firm
![Matt Morley](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Matt-Morley.png)
Matt MorleyCofounder and Chief Investment Officer, Pendleton Street Business Advisors
![Ben Gustafson](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/p1M_D0_w-1-291x300.jpeg)
Ben GustafsonCoFounder, Classroom Mosaic
![Greg Hilton](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Greg-Hilton-Headshot-1-300x300.png)
Greg HiltonFounder, SOCO
![Brooks Boland](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/brooks-253x300.jpg)
Brooks BolandCEO, Minos Technology
![Monique McDaniels](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Monique-McDaniels-Headshot2-240x300.jpg)
Monique McDanielsVP of Community Engagement, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC
![Duke Hartman](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Duke-headshot-277x300.jpg)
Duke HartmanCEO, Integer Technologies
![Erin Mehagan](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ErinMehagan_LiviLouLaine_1-200x300.jpg)
Erin MehaganFounder, Livi Lou Laine
![Josh Snead](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Josh-Snead.png)
Josh SneadCEO, Rainwalk
![Jade Pruett](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jade-Pruett.png)
Jade PruettFounder, HelloSEO
![Bryan Murdaugh](https://www.growth-summit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/56612000001223088.png)
Bryan MurdaughOwner, Fivable