FOUNDER & CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Matt Carollo is a highly accomplished marketing leader and AI enthusiast, with a track record of transforming businesses and increasing revenue through sound business practices and the design and implementation of streamlining procedures. He is the founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Carollo Marketing, a full-service marketing organization dedicated to helping businesses reach their fullest potential. Matt is a seasoned professional with vast experience in marketing and operations. As former Vice President of Marketing at Hanley Wood, and currently a Senior Manager of Sales Enablement at HIMSS Media, he has led teams, managed operations, and executed countless successful results-driven marketing campaigns. Matt is passionate about helping businesses grow and thrive.

FOUNDER & CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER

Nicole Carollo is founder and Chief Customer Officer of Carollo Marketing. She has a diverse background in both operations and customer success, providing her with a unique perspective on delivering exceptional service and building long-lasting relationships with clients. Nicole’s dedication to customer satisfaction has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor and partner to businesses across a wide range of industries. She is dedicated to supporting businesses who are looking to reach their fullest potential. With her extensive experience and passion for helping clients achieve their goals, Nicole guides clients in implementing the most effective programs and strategies that drive revenue growth and help them flourish.

Mike Bendickson is the Founder and President at Experience MRB, an international experiential marketing firm. He has extensive experience in various roles including brand management, corporate communications, special events and meetings, marketing strategy development and project management. Mike has held many positions over the years such as Senior Vice President, Executive Programs, Vice President of Conferences and Events, Director of Events and Special Projects, and Account Manager and has a track record of consistently delivering results under his leadership. During his tenure at Hanley Wood, he built, managed and grew the events business from $4 million to $14 million.

Lauren (Fuller) Fitzgerald is a passionate marketing executive with a talent for making the right connections using the tools and data of the digital world. As the founder and CEO of LQK Professionals, she uses data to change the way marketing is done and creates digital experiences that provide solutions to a wide range of clients. Lauren has a proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing strategic marketing programs to drive revenue growth opportunities. Her past roles include executive director of marketing at Hanley Wood (now Zonda), marketing manager at Slashdot Media, and as event operations manager at Ziff Davis Enterprise. Lauren is a natural communicator and connector, with a passion for marketing.

Ryan Lincoln is a global client director at LinkedIn Sales Solutions, where he works with the company's largest clients worldwide to develop sales and marketing strategies that drive incremental revenue. He is a seasoned sales and business development professional who excels at managing and leading complex organizations. Ryan has experience using data, insights, and technology to help his clients achieve their goals and maximize their return on investment. Prior to joining LinkedIn, he held several leadership positions, including vice president of enterprise sales at Epsilon and vice president of strategic accounts at International Data Group (IDG). Ryan has a passion for helping people succeed in their careers and specializes in coaching and developing sales professionals to become essential partners to their buyers.

Rachel Mastandrea is a data-driven, entrepreneurial minded marketing leader with expertise in marketing strategy, operations, project management, content creation and events. She is a skilled writer with a passion for creativity and is constantly seeking ways to improve processes. Rachel is currently a Senior Manager of Marketing Operations at VMware and previously held Director roles at Inman News and Hanley Wood. She has extensive experience in managing strategic integrated marketing campaigns, conducting A/B tests to optimize marketing tactics, composing targeted content and collaborating cross-functionally.

Christopher Yeich is a marketing leader who is currently the Director of Global Content Marketing at TransUnion. He has extensive experience in creating content for several vertical industries, including IT, data, mobile communications tech, financial services, healthcare, education, automotive, food, and energy. Christopher has managed teams of content creators and driven measurable growth for global brands, agencies, and media companies by creating memorable content assets that boost audience engagement, strengthen brand affinity, and motivate decision-making behavior. Prior to joining TransUnion, Christopher worked at Neustar, Pace Communications, Dun & Bradstreet, and Ziff Davis, where he created growth-oriented content marketing strategies and tactics for various lines of business. He is committed to being mindful of the big picture as well as the details, which are critical to the success of any endeavor.