Ali Salman is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and operator building transformative companies across legaltech, franchising, and industrialized construction. As an active partner in Lawtiq.com, founder of Global Franchise Brokers, and CEO of Workspace Modular, Ali’s work sits at the intersection of innovation, scale, and real-world problem solving.
Made of Air transforms wood waste into biocarbon building materials that turn structures into permanent carbon sinks. Our Sequoia facade panels lock atmospheric carbon into buildings for decades while delivering high-performance, durable solutions. Berlin-based with growing production capacity, we're enabling the construction industry to move beyond carbon neutrality to actual carbon removal at scale.
Andrea is a Certified Executive Coach with an MBA, the host of the Ambition
Theory Podcast, a Forbes contributor and a top-rated speaker. She is
passionate about coaching women in construction to develop themselves,
set leadership goals and get results. Since 2018, Andrea has coached and
trained over 1,000 construction professionals. Before becoming a coach,
Andrea was a marketing leader that worked on some of the world's
best-known brands.
Angelo is a seasoned operations leader, speaker and author with a passion for improving the construction industry at the intersection of strategy and people. With a career spanning leadership roles throughout construction, Angelo brings a unique and refreshing perspective on the future of the industry, reflected in his social media following of over 200,000 construction professionals.
Angelo is also the author of “Human Side of Construction” and “Rebuild Construction” where he shares…
A Bachelor of Science in Architecture graduate from The Ohio State University, he guides how VDC delivers maximum value within design-build’s “whole team” approach. A digital construction innovator for 20 years, he defines how people, processes, and technology unite to transform collaborative project delivery. He also leads best practices for integrating BIM-enabled technologies and digital tools that enhance team performance and deliver lifecycle value across the built environment. An indus…
Brian Turmail is Vice President of Public Affairs and Workforce at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), where he leads communications, marketing, member engagement, market insights, and grassroots advocacy for the association’s 27,000 members. He also supports AGC’s workforce development efforts, including career and technical education advocacy, immigration reform, national recruiting campaigns, and the annual National Construction Industry HR & Workforce Development Con…
Ed DeAngelis is a recognized thought leader in emotionally intelligent leadership and organizational culture. He champions the idea of using humanity as a strategy, a philosophy shaped by his more than 25-year career as Founder and CEO of EDA Contractors, where he built a people-first culture and transformed the company into a leader in exterior envelope solutions. Ed serves on the boards of the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey, the General Building Contractors Association, …
Erin Fantozz is a single mom and recovering corporate burnout who accidentally built a business that's changing how architecture firm's scale.
She spent years doing the "right things"—going to classes at Kent State while working full-time, grinding through corporate roles, commuting two hours a day—until she hit a wall. She was stuck in production when she should've been leading. Missing bedtime with her daughter. Working weekends. And watching firms around h…
Jessica’s passion for the construction industry stems from its place in her childhood, growing up in the family sheet metal business. Her career began in public accounting before she eventually became CFO for a Commercial Electrical Contractor based in Kansas City. While in that position, she realized the need for a specialized accounting firm within construction, one that understood the industry’s complexities, processes, and people. From that discovery, Jessica founded her firm, New Lyfe A…
A nationally recognized expert in AI strategy and digital transformation for the AEC industry, Kristin helps firms move beyond hype to practical implementation.
A Fellow of SMPS (FSMPS) and Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), she works at the intersection of technology, strategy, and industry leadership.
She specializes in AI education, change management, and strategic implementation through her AI First Steps framework. Her Minds & Machines symposiums, AI IQ…
