Steven Cohen (Devine Millimet, Sr. Partner, M&A Expert)
In this video, Steven Cohen, Co-Chair of the Mergers & Acquisitions Team, shares his extensive expertise in facilitating successful M&A transactions. With over 40 years in the field, a CPA background, and a master's in taxation, Steven offers a unique perspective on achieving business goals efficiently and effectively. Discover how his detail-oriented approach and deep industry knowledge help mitigate risks and ensure smooth transitions for firms across all sectors. Join us as Steven outlines his comprehensive oversight of the M&A process, from initial agreements to post-closing adjustments, demonstrating why clients consistently rely on his team to get the deal done.

Dr. Luke Wilson (Chief Data Scientist and Senior Partner at Vizias. Vice President of the Board of Directors at Austin AI Alliance) has been a leading figure in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence for over two decades, with a distinguished career spanning academia, finance, and tech. Starting at the Texas Advanced Computing Center, he significantly contributed to the design and deployment of numerous Top500 systems, later enhancing TACC's educational offerings as Director of Training. At Dell Technologies, he pioneered groundbreaking work in HPC/AI infrastructure, earning him the title of Chief Data Scientist. Recently, at Optiver, he has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge research infrastructure for high-frequency trading. With a PhD from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Luke has been instrumental in projects that have shaped the future of AI, including work that contributed to the Nobel Prize-winning LIGO project and optimizations for early transformer neural networks. An author of numerous research papers, Luke's work continues to influence the evolving landscape of technology and AI

Jodi Hume (Founder & CEO At The Core) is a Global Business Advisor & Rockstar who not only led a firm's growth from $1M to $10M but now advises companies worldwide. From seed-stage startups to corporations over $200M, Jodi's strategic insights have transformed businesses.
Plus, get a sneak peek into her life as the lead singer of The Wafflers and her unexpected victory in a Truck Pull competition.
Don't miss the stories and insights from this multi-talented leader!