The award winning business event, returns to New York, in person and virtually.

September 12-14, 2023

Live from The Theater at City Tech
275 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY
or virtually, at peopleforce.trinet.com

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Virtual Ticket $499

In-Person Ticket $1,299

Featured Speakers

Take a quick look back with these highlights from TriNet PeopleForce 2022

TriNet PeopleForce brings together modern historical figures and top thought leaders in business, sports, entertainment, and culture on one stage, presenting on topics relevant to businesses today.

This year’s theme, People for People, advocates for the people that are at the heart of doing what really matters, every day. People for People will explore and elevate topics around AI, the capital environment, employee satisfaction and healthcare including mental health and more! You will be moved and motivated by what you hear.
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Speakers

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Bio
Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian actor, producer, screenwriter and entrepreneur. He is an award-winning marketer who’s created breakthrough campaigns for Aviation Gin, Mint Mobile and the Match Group. He is co-founder of Maximum Effort, a production and marketing firm.

Ryan Reynolds

Chief Creative Officer, MNTN; Founder, Group Effort Initiative–a diversity and inclusion program for the entertainment industry

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Bio
As one of the all-time greatest athletes, he established his foundation to promote water safety, healthy living and the pursuit of dreams. He produced The Weight of Gold which explores mental health challenges of Olympians and appeared in Angst, about anxiety in middle schoolers.

Michael Phelps

World Champion, 23-Time Gold Medalist, & Founder, Michael Phelps Foundation

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Bio
Actress, producer, director, and best selling author, Hawn also dedicated her energies to promoting children’s mental health. MindUP, the program she champions, is designed to give schools, communities, and families a framework for helping kids cultivate “the mental fitness necessary to thrive in school and throughout their lives.“

Goldie Hawn

Academy Award-winning actress and Founder and CEO of MindUP | The Goldie Hawn Foundation

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Bio
Fawn Weaver is an entrepreneur and CEO of Grant Sidney Inc. and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the fastest-growing whiskey brand in U.S. history. Weaver founded the Nearest Green Foundation, a non-profit that offers scholarships to every descendant of Nearest Green.

Fawn Weaver

CEO of Grant Sidney Inc. and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Founder of the Nearest Green Foundation, Historian, and Author

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Ashley Judd is heralded for unforgettable performances and tireless advocacy. She’s traveled the world for public health work from maternal health to human rights and more. She was named one of TIME’s “Persons of the Year” for her role as a silence-breaker of the #MeToo movement.

Ashley Judd

Award-Winning Actress, Political Activist and Advocate for Social Justice and Global Humanitarian

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Isabella Casillas Guzman

27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration

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Bio
Ronan Farrow is a contributing writer to The New Yorker, where his reporting has won the Pulitzer Prize, National Magazine Award, and George Polk Award, among other honors. His book, Catch and Kill is a New York Times bestseller and he’s currently producing documentaries for HBO.

Ronan Farrow

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Reporter and New York Times Bestselling Author

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Lisa was previously the COO for Refinery29, the fastest growing digital media company for millennial women in the world. She’s also held executive level positions at Ogilvy, Saatchi and Saatchi, Fallon and BBH, and was named one of Adweek’s Disruptors for 2017.

Lisa Clunie

Founder & Co-CEO, JOAN Creative

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Bio
Aside from her role at More Too Life, Dr. Bello also serves as an expert human trafficking consultant to the Health and Human Services (HHS) federal agency in Washington D.C. She considers her greatest achievement to be supporting victims of sexual violence and human trafficking.

Brook Parker-Bello PhD.

Founder & CEO, More Too Life

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Dr Adler is world-renowned for inventing the CyberKnife® and the related field of image-guided therapeutic radiation and founding Zap Surgical Systems in 2014. He serves on the faculty at Stanford University.

John R. Adler, Jr. MD

Founder & CEO, Zap Surgical Systems

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Bio
Jaime has earned accolades for her unique approach to creativity and marketing. She served as ECD of Wieden+Kennedy NY. She boasts over 30 Cannes Lions, including 3 Grand Prix, and an Emmy for “Outstanding New Approach” to Entertainment for a web series for Intel and Toshiba.

Jaime Robinson

Founder & Co-CEO, JOAN Creative

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Quiñonez was appointed inaugural chair of the Consumer Advisory Board to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He serves on consumer advisory boards for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, US Bank, Experian, and Capitol One.

José A. Quiñonez

Founder & CEO, Mission Asset Fund

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Bio
Burton M. Goldfield has served as President and CEO and board member of TriNet since 2008. With more than 40 years of leadership experience in sales, operations and technology, he is known for driving product innovation and business growth.

Burton M. Goldfield

President and Chief Executive Officer, TriNet

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Allison oversees Comcast Ventures as Managing Partner as well as the accelerator programs Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs and SportsTech. She and her teams work with early-stage to enterprise-ready startups whose vision of future of technology aligns with Comcast's initiatives.

Allison Goldberg

Senior Vice President of Startup Engagement, Comcast

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As an expert in digital transformation and marketing strategy, David developed business concepts such as “The Customer Decision Journey,” and “Segment-of-One Marketing.” He advises Health and Marketing CEOs on where AI and personalization can unlock opportunities.

David Edelman

Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School and Executive Advisor

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Navrina Singh is the Founder and CEO of Credo AI, an AI governance platform that empowers organizations to deliver AI responsibly. She is a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC), and the National AI Initiative Office.

Navrina Singh

Founder and CEO, Credo AI

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Bio
As Chief Product Officer at TriNet, Lisa’s leadership has increased the velocity of the work being done by the Products team. Her expertise in product management, strategy and user experience (UX) helps the Products team define and constantly improve TriNet’s offerings.

Lisa Reeves

Chief Product Officer, TriNet

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Bio
Dr. Karp is one of America's most trusted pediatricians and child development experts, known for breakthrough discoveries including the calming reflex, the 5 S’s, and Toddler-ese. He’s on the faculty of the USC School of Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Harvey Karp

Founder & CEO, Happiest Baby

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Bio
Michael is a marketing and technology veteran with extensive leadership experience for some of the world’s most well-known brands. He leads all marketing and communications, including messaging, branding, advertising, demand-generation, product marketing and corporate communications.

Michael Mendenhall

Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer / Chief Communications Officer, TriNet

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Bio
Diana Ransom is executive editor at Inc. She has been covering small business and entrepreneurship for years at a variety of publications, including The Wall Street Journal, SmartMoney.com, the New York Daily News, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Diana Ransom

Executive Editor, Inc. Magazine

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Bio
Samantha Wellington leads a team of legal, compliance, government affairs and risk experts focused on serving TriNet’s stakeholders. She is a trusted thought leader in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion, ESG strategies and the future of work.

Samantha Wellington

Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, TriNet

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Bio
Pamela Rucker is passionate about helping executives understand what drives their business and guiding them to find solutions to increase their bottom line. She has spent more than 25 years advising businesspeople on delivering success in fast-moving marketplaces.

Pamela Rucker

Instructor, Professional Development Programs Harvard Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University

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Future-of-work strategist Heather McGowan prepares people and organizations for the Post Pandemic world of work. She’s transforming mindsets globally with her message about how the next phase of work will focus on continuous learning.

Heather McGowan

Strategic Consultant, Amazon Best-Selling Author, Speaker, LinkedIn’s 2017 Top Influencer on Lifelong Learning & The Future of Work

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Bio
Dan Frommer is a longtime business journalist and media entrepreneur. At The New Consumer, he analyzes how technology continues to profoundly change the way things are created, experienced, bought, and sold — from groceries to running shoes.

Dan Frommer

Founder and Editor in Chief, The New Consumer

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Bio
Since joining Employ in 2021, Jill has brought on several industry-leading strategic partners, increasing profit share for Employ and partner organizations by aligning with the needs of shared customers. She’s known as a pioneer who thrives in creative, innovative environments.

Jill Kesler

SVP Partner Strategy, Employ, Inc.

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Ethan Mollick teaches innovation and entrepreneurship and examines the effects of artificial intelligence on work and education. He leads Wharton Interactive, an effort to democratize education using games, simulations, and AI. His research has been on CNN, in The New York Times and more.

Ethan Mollick

Innovation Expert & Artificial Intelligence Thought Leader; Professor of Entrepreneurship, The Wharton School

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Affectionately known as “Dr. Dom”, Domonique Revere, Ph.D. is an award-winning educator and people advocate. A skilled coach, facilitator, as well as a DEIB and leadership development expert, she empowers leaders to grow personally and professionally.

Domonique Revere

Global Head of Human Resources at Adjaye Associates & Founding Principal, HRemedy Consulting

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Dr. Cohen is the CEO of virtual behavioral health pioneer, Talkspace. He has more than 30 years of healthcare experience as a seasoned physician executive and strategic leader with a successful track record of developing and scaling new, digital business ventures.

Jon R. Cohen, MD

CEO of Talkspace and author of Swab: Leadership in the Race to Provide COVID Testing to America

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Jean founded Penelope during the pandemic after watching her business-owner parents care for family and employees without investing in their retirement. She uses her experience to offer guidance to the 57 million U.S. workers without company-sponsored retirement plans.

Jean Smart

Founder & CEO, Penelope

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Seeking to transform the healthcare experience, Guy co-founded Healthee to let people take control of their health benefits. Guy served as an F16 fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force. He studied Information Technologies and Physics and graduated from Yale School of Management.

Guy Benjamin

CEO & Co Founder, Healthee

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Mzansi Youth Choir

Mzansi Youth Choir

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Myles is the youngest solo actor to win a Tony and was nominated for a Grammy as Principal Vocalist on the MJ cast album. He won the 76th Annual Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut, 2021-2022. He’ll star in Ava Duvernay’s film ORIGIN and bring MJ to London in 2024.

Myles Frost

Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in MJ The Musical

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Bio
Blending New York City vibes with the rich tones of country music, she’s created a genre all her own. She has made countless radio and television appearances, opening for some of today's biggest stars and has performed at Madison Square Garden as part of PBR’s “Unleash the Beast” tour. 

Lauren Davidson

Country Music Association (CMA) Artist & Grammy Recording Academy Member

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Bio
Alex oversees the execution of TriNet’s unified operational strategy for customer retention and net new sales including both its professional employment organization (PEO) and SaaS human capital management (HCM) businesses. He previously held the role of SVP, customer experience.

Alex Warren

Chief Revenue Officer, TriNet

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Bio
Ring Concierge, founded by Nicole Wegman in 2013, is a leading bespoke bridal and fine jewelry brand. Nicole founded it as a digitally native, DTC brand, designed to redefine how the modern consumer shops for engagement rings and fine jewelry.

Nicole Wegman

CEO & Founder, Ring Conciérge

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Bio
Omer has applied his background in Computer Engineering to complex business challenges for over two decades, leading teams at the forefront of large-scale AI and analytics applications. Before starting AskFora, he co-founded and was CEO of Rocana, later acquired by Splunk.

Omer Trajman

Founder and CEO, AskFora

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Bio
Amy leads the firm’s People & Organization efforts to enable growth among its multi-stage, global portfolio companies. In addition to executive recruiting and talent strategy, Amy partners with founders and HR leaders on strategic people initiatives.

Amy LoPiccolo

VP of Portfolio Leadership & Talent, B Capital

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Bio
Jason is a widely recognized authority on business and how people navigate change. He’s the author of the best-selling book Build For Tomorrow, a startup advisor, and host the podcasts Help Wanted and Problem Solvers. LinkedIn named him a “Top Voice in Entrepreneurship” for 2022.

Jason Feifer

Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine

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Bio
Vernon draws upon his significant experience accelerating global sales in software and tech-enabled businesses to drive G-Ps customer-centric go-to-market strategy. He has deep experience in building sales organizations and leading customer-facing relationships.

Vernon Irvin

Chief Revenue Officer, G-P

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Bio
Caroline has 10+ years of experience across marketing, strategy, and partnerships. In her role as marketing leader at 360Learning, she's worked first-hand with leading companies to develop their future leaders and upskill their people at scale through collaborative learning.

Caroline Solis Wright

VP Marketing, 360Learning

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Melis established EKOS.AI to bridge IRL and virtual interactions between community members and enhance their access their engagement with each other. She continues to inspire by sharing insights on community dynamics and access, making her a respected advocate, and thought leader.

Melis Dural

Founder & CEO, EKOS.AI

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John has spent the last 19+ years leading various types of research for small, medium and large brands. He has extensive experience in custom research, analysis and finding insightful nuggets of wisdom that help move the needle.

John Campbell

Research Director, Harris Poll

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Katie is a seasoned entrepreneur, marketer and investor with a strong focus on startups. As the Founder and General Partner of Divergent Capital, a $30M early-stage venture fund, she has made breakout investments totaling over $6B in value.

Katie Shea

Founder & General Partner, Divergent Capital

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Bio
Jay is a subject matter expert in digital and technology transformation, including agile ways of working and large-scale re-platforming. He has extensive experience in digitizing customer journeys and working side by side with CTOs in transforming technology function.

Jay Venkat

Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, TriNet

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Bio
Anya is General Partner & Founder of ANIM, a top-tier early-stage venture capital fund investing in global technology companies. She’s been featured in publications such as Forbes and Vogue, is a delegate to the Middle East and has spoken globally for Google and other tech leaders.

Anya Hayden

General Partner, ANIM

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Bio
Hudson began acting on Dawson’s Creek and recently starred on The Cleaning Lady. He had recurring roles on Ryan Murphy’s Scream Queens and on Nashville. He co-hosts the podcasts Daddy Issues with Joe Buck and Oliver Hudson & Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson.

Oliver Hudson

American Actor and Producer

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Brit Morse is an associate editor at Inc. where she reports on the intersections of public policy and business. She has a B.A. from Denison University in creative writing and music performance. Originally from Canandaigua, she currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

Brit Morse

Associate Editor, Inc. Magazine

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Bio
Alex’s own mental health journey inspired the founding of Boon, a personalized 1:1 coaching platform for employees that bridges the gap between professional development and mental health. Boon is now changing the way businesses think about investing in their people.

Alex Simmons

Co-Founder + CEO, Boon

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Will is an investor at Lerer Hippeau, one of the most active early-stage venture capital funds in NYC. He previously worked at MVP Ventures, LG Technology Ventures, and co-founded Courtyard Ventures. He also spent time on Capitol Hill as a senior policy advisor in Congress.

Will McKelvey

Investor, Lerer Hippeau

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Elizabeth is an award-winning investor at Anthemis, an early stage venture capital firm committed to cultivating change in financial services via their Female Innovators Lab Fund, a $50mn fund that invests in female founders and co-founded teams in fintech.

Elizabeth Davis

Principal, Anthemis

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Bio
Sid Saxena is CEO and Co-founder of Docyt, an AI-powered accounting automation software platform for business owners, accountants and CFOs. Sid’s extensive background includes being the Designer and Architect at Silicon Valley companies including VMWare, Oracle and Whirlpool.

Sidharth Saxena

CEO and Co-founder, Docyt

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Bio
Shavonnah serves as the Founder and CEO of SNR Creative, a boutique professional services firm. She brings two decades of B2B and B2C experience in the technology, energy, aviation, heavy manufacturing, and professional services sectors to her board portfolio and current role.

Shavonnah Roberts Schreiber

Founder and Managing Director, SNR Creative

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Bio
Jeff Hayward is an award-winning technology and engineering executive who brings to TriNet more than 25 years of experience, most recently as SVP of Product Engineering for Airline Solutions at Sabre, a software and technology company that powers the global travel industry.

Jeff Hayward

Chief Technology Officer, TriNet

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Bio
As part of TriNet’s executive leadership, Catherine leads a global team responsible for talent, learning and development, HR operations and compliance, compensation and analytics, workforce planning and internal HR support to the business.

Catherine Wragg

Chief People Officer, TriNet

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Bio
Oliver’s leading role on the investment team, helps expand the portfolio’s holdings in robotics, drones, AI and industrial automation technologies. He also works with investor relations forging strategic relationships for our limited partners and corporate venture groups.

Oliver Mitchell

Partner, ff Venture Capital

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Larissa Licha

CEO and Co-founder, Joyn

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Bio
Nico is a seasoned entrepreneur who is passionate about making a positive impact and dedicated to ethical sourcing and sustainability. He has led the Waku’s rapid ascent to become one of the top-selling bottled teas in Whole Foods Northeast.

Nico Estrella

Co-Founder & CMO, Waku

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Christie Horvath

CEO, Wagmo

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Bio
DeAnn is a degreed learning and development leader specializing in Agile instruction. She focuses on partnering with organizations to align their teams with learning solutions that expedite transforming knowledge into exceptional capabilities.

DeAnn Alcantar

Manager, Learning and Development, TriNet

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Bio
Ben is a reporter with a focus on learning about small businesses of all times. He enjoys talking with committed founders who have a dream and a plan, and then sharing their stories with readers around the world.

Ben Sherry

Staff Reporter, Inc. Magazine

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Bio
As TriNet’s Senior VP, Customer Success and Operations for PEO and SaaS HCM customers, Tom leads the global team focused on customer service and customer success. He stepped into this role in 2022 from his previous position as VP of Customer Solutions.

Tom Rose

Senior Vice President, Customer Success and Operations, TriNet

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Bio
Prior to TriNet’s acquisition, Christina joined Clarus R+D to expand the R&D tax credit offering to companies of all sizes. Knowing that two-thirds of the tax credit go unclaimed each year, Christina focuses on educating people about this valuable incentive.

Christina Matheny

Executive Director, Sales, TriNet

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Bio
Stephen leads the company’s Data & Decision Science Service. Prior to 2023, he served as Co-founder and CEO/President of BST. He holds a life and health insurance license, life and health insurance counselor license and a Group Benefits Association designation.

Stephen Sofoul

CEO, Benefits Science Technologies

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Bio
In her role at TriNet, Kristin supports small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) to accelerate through change and achieve their strategic objectives. She helps deliver data-driven solutions that enhance performance, engagement, and retention of talent across diverse industries.

Kristin Russum

Director, Org Development, TriNet

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Bio
John has over 25 years’ experience in payroll, Human Resources and PEO services working with SMBs to increase operational efficiency, improve cash flow and automate processes. He leads a team dedicated to partnering with accounting firms to help them build client relationship.

John Littler

Director, Strategic Partnerships, TriNet

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Jackie leads a team of HR professionals who guide to small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) on compliance, workplace investigations and employee relations. She helps implement and manage HR programs including policy development, performance, recruitment, coaching and more.

Jacqueline Breslin

Executive Director, Client HR Consulting Services, TriNet

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Doug Riegelhuth is the Chief Compliance Officer at TriNet. He is also the Executive Sponsor of TriNet’s ‘Green Team’ employee resource group, which is focused on environmental sustainability, awareness, and justice. Before joining TriNet over a decade ago, he was a partner at a law firm.

Doug Riegelhuth

Chief Compliance Officer, TriNet

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Kate specializes in the development of strategic relationships within the Venture Capital community on behalf of TriNet. Her focus is to identify ways to help Venture Capitalists and their investments succeed, scale efficiently and drive value back to their founders.

Kate Kozak

Strategic Partnerships Director, TriNet

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As a Compliance Consultant for TriNet, Rob fosters a unique blend of human resources, compliance and customer relations expertise, fueled by forward thinking and innovation to serve and connect with each customer.

Rob Maresca

Lead HR Compliance Consultant, TriNet

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Cathy is passionate about cultivating healthy, diverse organizational cultures and developing people so they can thrive and positively impact our customers and their communities. She believes in inspiring confidence in others and helping them be the best versions of themselves.

Cathy Manginelli

Chief Talent Officer, TriNet

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Eric is responsible for demand generation, digital marketing, customer marketing and sales enablement. He has more than 25 years’ experience leveraging data, technology and operational expertise to transform marketing organizations and improve operating results.

Eric Andrews

Vice President, Growth Marketing, TriNet

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Monika leads a team of CPAs and tax professionals who work with SMBs to help business leaders understand and capture R&D tax credits. She follows changes in the tax law and contributes to enhancements in our software platform to provide a clear process for SMBs.

Monika Diehl

Divisional Vice President, Tax, TriNet

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Melisa develops and supports data and analytics solutions for TriNet's customers, and internal business analytics for TriNet. She’s passionate about turning raw data into compelling narratives and fostering a deep understanding of data through collaboration and transparency.

Melisa Case

Director, Enterprise Data Management, TriNet

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Bio
Tony took over as leader of HR at MTI in 2020. With a background spanning more than 15 years in HR and Operations across food, agriculture and the tech industry, Tony is a dynamic leader known for delivering solutions in talent acquisition, retention, and employee engagement.

Tony Woods

Chief Human Resource Officer, Mobile Technologies Inc.

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Chris was CEO of Clarus R+D prior to its acquisition by TriNet in 2022. Clarus R+D has helped thousands of SMBs claim over $250 million through tax credit eligibility. Chris has decades of experience leading technology service companies from start-ups to global market leaders.

Chris Winslow

Vice President, Tax Credit, TriNet

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Jill has held key positions in the Insurance, Financial Services and Legal industries, collaborating with business leaders to provide HR consultative solutions in relationship management, leadership advisement, employee relations and organizational transactions that drive results.

Jill Dellanno

Divisional Vice President, People Business Partner

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Josh Newman is the executive director of product marketing at TriNet, where he brings TriNet’s products and services to market and manages partner marketing. Josh has two decades of experience in the HR industry.

Josh Newman

Executive Director, Product Marketing, TriNet

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Spring provides employment law compliance and HR best practices guidance in support of TriNet customers across the PEO to SaaS spectrum. She has extensive employment litigation and advice and counsel experience and practiced at national employment law firms before joining TriNet.

Spring Taylor

Counsel, Employment, TriNet

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Jason is responsible for Payroll, Workforce Management and Regulatory Compliance solutions for TriNet customers. He has over 20 years of experience in enterprise HCM & ERP software and is passionate about helping SMBs succeed through innovative technology & comprehensive services.

Jason Lee

Executive Director, Product Management, TriNet

Seize the Opportunity to Pitch at TriNet PeopleForce!

We invite you to pitch your company during TriNet PeopleForce’s Pitch event to 4 VC’s in a live competition:

TriNet PeopleForce Pitch Competition Official Rules

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Will McKelvey

Investor, Lerer Hippeau

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Elizabeth Davis

Principal, Anthemis

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Oliver Mitchell

Partner, ff Venture Capital

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Katie Shea

Founder & General Partner, Divergent Capital

Why Pitch at TriNet PeopleForce?

Showcase Your Innovation

Present your inspiring ideas in front of a diverse and influential audience. Our event draws attention from industry leaders, investors, and media, propelling your brand to new heights.

Access to Investors

Forge vital connections with a panel of seasoned investors eagerly seeking the next big thing. Potentially secure funding, get advice from VC’s on how to improve your pitch, and gain the backing to amplify your growth.

Unmatched Networking

Engage with like-minded peers, exchanging insights and ideas that could catalyze your progress. Our event is designed for meaningful connections that extend far beyond the stage.

Win Big

Compete for $10,000 of TriNet credits*. Gain invaluable mentorship, media coverage, and partnerships that could redefine your company’s journey.

Register now to reserve your spot virtually or in person.

Virtual Ticket $499

In-Person Ticket $1,299

Agenda

Breakouts sessions: Times listed below are for in-person guests only. Virtual guests can access all content within 24 hours via the on-demand section.

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Session Title
Speakers
10:00am - 10:05am
Live with the Mzansi Youth Choir
Performance
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 10:00 AM09/12/2023 10:05 AMAmerica/New_YorkLive with the Mzansi Youth Choirhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

10:05am - 10:45am
State of the Union SMBs
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 10:05 AM09/12/2023 10:45 AMAmerica/New_YorkState of the Union SMBshttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

10:45am - 11:30am
TriNet’s SMB Insight Data Trends & Analysis 
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 10:45 AM08/25/2023 11:30 AMAmerica/New_YorkTriNet’s SMB Insight Data Trends & Analysis https://peopleforce.trinet.com

11:30am - 12:15pm
Capital Conversations with VC Leaders
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 11:30 AM09/12/2023 12:15 PMAmerica/New_YorkCapital Conversations with VC Leadershttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

12:25pm - 12:55pm
Accessing Working Capital Through Tax Credits
Business Breakout
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 12:25 PM09/12/2023 12:55 PMAmerica/New_YorkAccessing Working Capital Through Tax Creditshttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

12:25pm - 12:55pm
HR Debt: How it Builds Up and How to Pay it Down
HR Breakout
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 12:25 PM09/12/2023 12:55 PMAmerica/New_YorkHR Debt: How it Builds Up and How to Pay it Downhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Small Business, Big Impact: The Force of Small Businesses in Today’s World
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 01:30 PM09/12/2023 02:15 PMAmerica/New_YorkSmall Business, Big Impact: The Force of Small Businesses in Today’s Worldhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

2:15pm - 3:00pm
SMBs Go Global: Exploring International Talent
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 02:15 PM09/12/2023 03:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkSMBs Go Global: Exploring International Talenthttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

3:10pm - 3:45pm
Revolutionizing HR: Unveiling the Latest AI-Driven Trends
HR Breakout
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 03:10 PM09/12/2023 03:45 PMAmerica/New_YorkRevolutionizing HR: Unveiling the Latest AI-Driven Trendshttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

3:10pm - 3:45pm
Leveraging the Potential of AI and ML
Business Breakout
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 03:10 PM09/12/2023 03:45 PMAmerica/New_YorkLeveraging the Potential of AI and MLhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

3:50pm - 4:30pm
Mid Year SMB Sentiment
Business Breakout
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 03:50 PM09/12/2023 04:30 PMAmerica/New_YorkMid Year SMB Sentimenthttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

3:50pm - 4:30pm
Upskilling for Tomorrow: Preparing Your Team for the Future
HR Breakout
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 03:50 PM09/12/2023 04:30 PMAmerica/New_YorkUpskilling for Tomorrow: Preparing Your Team for the Futurehttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

4:30pm - 5:15pm
New Consumer Behaviors
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 04:30 PM09/12/2023 05:15 PMAmerica/New_YorkNew Consumer Behaviorshttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

5:15pm - 6:00pm
Embracing AI & Unleashing Innovation
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 05:15 PM09/12/2023 06:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkEmbracing AI & Unleashing Innovationhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Happy Hour & Networking
Happy Hour
Add to Calendar09/12/2023 06:00 PM09/12/2023 07:30 PMAmerica/New_YorkHappy Hour & Networkinghttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

For in-person guests only

Day 2: Start 10am EST

Time
Session Title
Speakers
10:00am - 10:05am
Live with Lauren Davidson
Performance
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 10:00 AM09/13/2023 10:05 AMAmerica/New_YorkLive with Lauren Davidsonhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

10:05am - 10:45am
Embracing Wellness: a Conversation on Mental Health
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 10:05 AM09/13/2023 10:45 AMAmerica/New_YorkEmbracing Wellness: a Conversation on Mental Healthhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

10:45am - 11:30am
Change is Inevitable and so is AI. Are you ready?
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 10:45 AM09/13/2023 11:30 AMAmerica/New_YorkChange is Inevitable and so is AI. Are you ready?https://peopleforce.trinet.com

11:30am - 11:45am
Financial Inclusion and Social Change: A Conversation with José A. Quiñonez
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 11:30 AM09/13/2023 11:45 AMAmerica/New_YorkFinancial Inclusion and Social Change: A Conversation with José A. Quiñonezhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

11:45am - 12:00pm
Empowering Survivors: A Conversation with Brook Bello on Human Trafficking and Healing
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 11:45 AM09/13/2023 12:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkEmpowering Survivors: A Conversation with Brook Bello on Human Trafficking and Healinghttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

12:00pm - 12:15pm
Revolutionizing Baby Sleep: A Conversation with Dr. Harvey Karp
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 12:00 PM09/13/2023 12:15 PMAmerica/New_YorkRevolutionizing Baby Sleep: A Conversation with Dr. Harvey Karphttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

12:25pm - 12:55pm
HR Regulations Unveiled: A Primer on Recent Changes
Business Breakout
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 12:25 PM09/13/2023 12:55 PMAmerica/New_YorkHR Regulations Unveiled: A Primer on Recent Changeshttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

12:25pm - 12:55pm
The New Ethics Economy
HR Breakout
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 12:25 PM09/13/2023 12:55 PMAmerica/New_YorkThe New Ethics Economyhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Mental Health Warrior: the Winning Combination
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 01:30 PM09/13/2023 02:15 PMAmerica/New_YorkMental Health Warrior: the Winning Combinationhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

2:15pm - 3:00pm
Harnessing AI’s Potential for a Responsible Future of Work
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 02:15 PM09/13/2023 03:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkHarnessing AI’s Potential for a Responsible Future of Workhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

3:10pm - 3:45pm
Empower Employee Benefits Experience with Personalized Digital Technology
HR Breakout
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 03:10 PM09/13/2023 03:45 PMAmerica/New_YorkEmpower Employee Benefits Experience with Personalized Digital Technologyhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

3:10pm - 3:45pm
Continuing the Conversation: New Consumer Behaviors
Business Breakout
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 03:10 PM09/13/2023 03:45 PMAmerica/New_YorkContinuing the Conversation: New Consumer Behaviorshttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

3:50pm - 4:30pm
Holistic Growth: Unleashing Employee Potential Through Mental Health
HR Breakout
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 03:50 PM09/13/2023 04:30 PMAmerica/New_YorkHolistic Growth: Unleashing Employee Potential Through Mental Healthhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

3:50pm - 4:30pm
The Next Generation: Building a Brand for Millennials and GenZ
Business Breakout
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 03:50 PM09/13/2023 04:30 PMAmerica/New_YorkThe Next Generation: Building a Brand for Millennials and GenZhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Emotions in Motion: Moving and Improving Mental Health
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 04:30 PM09/13/2023 05:15 PMAmerica/New_YorkEmotions in Motion: Moving and Improving Mental Healthhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

5:15pm - 6:00pm
Seizing Opportunities and Never Looking Back
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 05:15 PM09/13/2023 06:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkSeizing Opportunities and Never Looking Backhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Happy Hour & Networking
Happy Hour
Add to Calendar09/13/2023 06:00 PM09/13/2023 07:30 PMAmerica/New_YorkHappy Hour & Networkinghttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

For in-person guests only

Day 3: Start 10am EST

Time
Session Title
Speakers
10:00am - 10:45am
Cracking the Code of Today’s Multigenerational Workforce
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 10:00 AM09/13/2023 10:45 AMAmerica/New_YorkCracking the Code of Today’s Multigenerational Workforcehttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

10:45am - 11:30am
The Future Is Now: Embracing the New Normal in the Workplace
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 10:45 AM09/14/2023 11:30 AMAmerica/New_YorkThe Future Is Now: Embracing the New Normal in the Workplacehttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

11:30am - 12:15pm
You Never Forget Your First Taste: One Woman’s Journey Into the World of Whiskey
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 11:30 AM09/14/2023 12:15 PMAmerica/New_YorkYou Never Forget Your First Taste: One Woman’s Journey Into the World of Whiskeyhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

12:25pm - 12:55pm
Talent and Org Strategy from a VC Perspective
HR Breakout
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 12:25 PM09/14/2023 12:55 PMAmerica/New_YorkTalent and Org Strategy from a VC Perspectivehttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

12:25pm - 12:55pm
Balancing the Books with AI: Innovations in Accounting Practices
Business Breakout
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 12:25 PM09/14/2023 12:55 PMAmerica/New_YorkBalancing the Books with AI: Innovations in Accounting Practiceshttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

1:30pm - 2:15pm
The Revolution in Data and AI is Changing Healthcare for Both Businesses and Consumers
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 01:30 PM09/14/2023 02:15 PMAmerica/New_YorkThe Revolution in Data and AI is Changing Healthcare for Both Businesses and Consumershttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

2:15pm - 3:00pm
Mental Health Access and Innovation: Meeting Employees Where They Are
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 02:15 PM09/14/2023 03:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkMental Health Access and Innovation: Meeting Employees Where They Arehttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

3:10pm - 3:45pm
The Role of HR in Managing Organizational Change
HR Breakout
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 03:10 PM09/14/2023 03:45 PMAmerica/New_YorkThe Role of HR in Managing Organizational Changehttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

3:10pm - 4:30pm
TriNet Pitch Competition
Business Breakout
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 03:10 PM09/14/2023 04:30 PMAmerica/New_YorkTriNet Pitch Competitionhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

3:50pm - 4:30pm
Innovating Learning & Development: New Approaches to Employee Training
HR Breakout
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 03:50 PM09/14/2023 04:30 PMAmerica/New_YorkInnovating Learning & Development: New Approaches to Employee Traininghttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

Available live for in-person attendees, and available on-demand within 24 hours for virtual attendees.

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Practical Ways for SMBs to Leverage AI
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 04:30 PM09/14/2023 05:15 PMAmerica/New_YorkPractical Ways for SMBs to Leverage AIhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

5:15pm - 5:30pm
Creative Entrepreneurship: Unveiling the JOAN Behind JOAN Creative
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 05:15 PM09/14/2023 05:30 PMAmerica/New_YorkCreative Entrepreneurship: Unveiling the JOAN Behind JOAN Creativehttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

5:35pm - 5:45pm
Cutting Edge Business Innovation – A Conversation with Dr. John Adler
Mainstage
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 05:35 PM09/14/2023 05:45 PMAmerica/New_YorkCutting Edge Business Innovation – A Conversation with Dr. John Adlerhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

6:00pm - 6:05pm
Live with Myles Frost & the Mzansi Youth Choir
Performance
Add to Calendar09/14/2023 06:00 PM09/14/2023 06:05 PMAmerica/New_YorkLive with Myles Frost & the Mzansi Youth Choirhttps://peopleforce.trinet.com

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