CTLF Panel and Happy Hour

Cathy, a senior account executive at Google Cloud, helps global enterprises drive digital transformation through big data analytics and AI. With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, she has served in executive roles at Hitachi Consulting and several media companies including TCI, AT&T Broadband, Adelphia, and Charter Communications. Additionally, Cathy co-founded CAfrica Sports, a free-to-air broadcasting company that operated in 26 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. 

Cathy has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a MBA from the University of Chicago. Her participation as a vibrant member of our CTLF WiseWomen program helps energize and inspire others within our community.

Dan Bruder, Co-founder and CEO of Blendification, has dedicated his career to blending work and life and empowering people to unlock their potential through meaningful workplace experiences. As the co-creator of Blendification®, Dan envisions a world where companies and employees connect seamlessly, driving personal and professional growth. 

Blendification provides AI software solutions for strategic planning and implementation, including the AI Strategy Consultant and Strategy Whiteboard. These innovative applications integrate generative AI, digital frameworks, and step-by-step workflows to facilitate collaboration, growth, and alignment between company objectives and individual aspirations. Blendification’s transformative approach has been incorporated into MBA and Executive MBA programs, outlined in Dan’s book, “The Blendification® System,” and summarized in his popular TEDx Talk, which has garnered over 225k views. 

Jessica is an award-winning attorney specializing in litigation and data security & privacy at Sherman and Howard Law Firm. Drawing from her experience, she provides guidance to clients of all sizes ranging from international corporations to local small businesses and individuals, successfully helping clients navigate disputes in and out of court. With a deep understanding of the legal landscape and a commitment to protect her clients, she navigates the complex realm of data security and privacy with unparalleled expertise.

Jessica is also one of the few Colorado lawyers that is certified as a privacy professional through the International Association of Privacy Professionals to advise organizations on issues related to privacy and data security. Additionally, as a returning partner for our 2023 CTLF CEO Forum, Sherman and Howard continues to help us bring compelling events to the Colorado business community. 

Ryan Walker is a Director with Empiraa—an Australian founded tech company which recently opened an office in Denver. 

Empiraa offers AI-powered business planning software for organizations of all shapes and sizes. It helps bridge the gap between an organization’s plan, and the execution of their plan. It does this by facilitating the creation and real-time tracking of short-term actions required to hit long-term goals.