Principal Consultant & Co-Founder, Pinnacle Business Strategies, LLC
I am a visionary, technologist, self-starter, expert in many lines of business, and thrive at both the strategic and tactical levels of an organization. I have successfully started and sold a company, managed through a company financial crisis as well as a pandemic; skillfully shifting focus to ensure the company’s success. I lead by example and I am a doer. I have the unique ability to lead small and large technology organizations, both service based and product development. I understand how to get results out of people starting with respect and driving innovation through culture. Every person is unique, and every person can provide value. That’s how I drive growth for a company.
Unlocking Your Geospatial 'What' and 'Why' is an engaging session at GEONEXT during TechWeek that explores the vast and unexpected career opportunities in geospatial technology. From AI-driven mapping to climate resilience and fintech innovations, this discussion will reveal how geospatial careers are shaping the future—and why your school counselor probably never mentioned them.
As financial markets become increasingly complex, the integration of geospatial technology and financial analytics—Spatial Finance— is transforming how institutions assess risk, allocate capital, and drive investment strategies. This panel at the St. Louis Fintech Summit will explore the cutting-edge convergence of geospatial intelligence (GIS) and fintech, highlighting its impact on financial decision-making, climate risk assessment, supply chain resilience, and economic forecasting. Industry experts, fintech innovators, and geospatial analysts will discuss how satellite imagery, AI-powered mapping, and real-time location data are being leveraged to enhance credit risk analysis, optimize investment portfolios, and improve financial inclusion strategies. The session will also address key challenges, including data privacy, regulatory considerations, and the ethical implications of geospatial financial modeling. Join us for a forward-thinking discussion on how Spatial Finance is reshaping the future of financial services, providing deeper insights into market behaviors, environmental risks, and global economic trends. Whether you’re a fintech leader, investor, or policymaker, this panel will equip you with the knowledge to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving data economy.