Chatting with Founder | Driving U.S. Market Success for B2B & B2G Companies | U.S. Trade Show ROI & Expansion Specialist

Founder & Client Advocate at MEET (My Expo & Event Team), Founder & Chief Pot Stirrer at Soft Land Partners- Bill Kenney from Newport, Rhode Island, United States- Bill Kenney – Helping Global Companies Thrive in the U.S. Market

Bill Kenney is a dynamic entrepreneur and global connector who has dedicated his career to helping international B2B and B2G companies successfully expand into the U.S. market. He is the Founder & Client Advocate at MEET (My Expo & Event Team) and the Founder & Chief Pot Stirrer at Soft Land Partners, organizations built around the mission of simplifying market entry and maximizing results for international businesses.

With more than a decade of experience, Bill has worked side by side with companies from around the world, guiding them through the complexities of U.S. expansion. His expertise goes beyond theory—he brings practical, data-driven strategies to optimize trade show participation, craft meaningful in-person engagement, and deliver measurable ROI.

Through MEET, Bill helps companies turn trade shows and events into growth engines, focusing on everything from event selection and booth design to team preparation and follow-up strategy. At the same time, through Soft Land Partners, he has created a supportive ecosystem for international companies, connecting them with valuable networks and resources to accelerate global growth.

🎙️ In my podcast Smart Cherrys Thoughts, I had the privilege of interviewing Bill Kenney, where he shared his journey, insights, and the passion that drives his work in helping companies break barriers and succeed in one of the most competitive markets in the world.

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Chatting with Founder of Man of Options | Biblical Marriage Coach | Author of Why Waiting Works - Rob Kowalski – A Look into Polygyny and Biblical Marriage" from Baltimore, Maryland, United States- Rob Kowalski, from Baltimore, Maryland, is the Founder of Man of Options, a community focused on biblical marriage and polygyny. He is a Biblical Marriage Coach and the author of Why Waiting Works, where he shares his views on faith, relationships, and intentional living.

On Smart Cherry’s Thoughts, I spoke with Rob about his journey, his practice of polygyny, and the mission behind Man of Options. This episode offers listeners a direct look into his lifestyle and beliefs, opening up a conversation rarely discussed in public.

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Chatting with President at D.C. Legislative and Regulatory Services and Author of "The Pale-Faced Lie" - David Crow from Washington, District of Columbia, United States- I interviewed David Crow, President and Founder of D.C. Legislative and Regulatory Services (DCLRS), for my Smart Cherrys Thoughts podcast.

David founded DCLRS in 1991 as a full-service government relations practice with expertise in legislative and regulatory affairs. His talented team works with clients in a wide range of policy areas including agriculture, climate policy, energy, international, labor and immigration, pesticides and fertilizers, small business, transportation and infrastructure, and water policy.

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Chatting with Ragnar Heil – Business Development Manager for Microsoft Technologies at HanseVision (a Bechtle Company), Germany.
🎙️ Microsoft MVP | Corporate Influencer | International Speaker | Office Productivity & Modern Work Expert

With over 26 years of experience, Ragnar has shaped the world of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, AI & Copilot, Governance, and Digital Transformation through various roles—ranging from developer and architect to project manager, trainer, and business strategist. Today, he leads Microsoft Business Development at HanseVision, focusing on Modern Workplace, Copilot integration, SharePoint Next with Shareflex, and Employee Experience via Microsoft Viva.

He’s not only a recognized Microsoft MVP in Copilot & M365, but also a founding member of the “Working Out Loud” movement in Germany, deeply committed to collaborative knowledge sharing.

Ragnar's background spans:

• Deep product expertise in Microsoft 365 E5, including Power Platform, Viva, Sentinel, and Teams

• Leadership in Quest product solutions (Migration, Security, GDPR, Compliance)

• Certified in Prosci/ADKAR Change Management, Yammer Administration, and Community Leadership

• Technical skills in Enterprise Search, Power BI, SQL, and development (Python, .NET, HTML)

• Passion for video streaming, blogging, and podcasting

He also serves as:

• Ortsbeirat in Felsberg’s local government

• Senate Member at the German Sociological Association

Join us as we dive into his insights on AI in the enterprise, digital culture building, and his journey through the evolving Microsoft ecosystem.

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In Conversation with Michael Hamilton – The Mind Behind DataSimplified & HR Simplified

Michael Hamilton is the driving force behind two powerful platforms – HR Simplified, an all-in-one HR management system, and DataSimplified, a tech venture focused on streamlining business operations. With a deep focus on small to mid-sized enterprises, Michael has created solutions that reduce HR complexities, boost efficiency, and bring digital capabilities within everyone's reach. Join us as he shares how smart software can transform people management and unlock growth.

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Chatting with Kunal Chopra – A visionary leader from the Greater Seattle Area, United States, Kunal is currently the CEO & Founder of Certivo, a Fortive (NYSE: FTV) and Pioneer Square Labs-backed company that's transforming product compliance through the power of AI, including generative and predictive models. He also serves as Chairman of the Board at Aventis Alpha Care, and is an Investor and Board Member at Caretech, and an Investor at Pawcare.

With a dynamic track record as a 3x Tech CEO, board member, and product innovator, Kunal has led some of the most transformative initiatives in tech, scaling companies across multiple industries and delivering incredible business outcomes—such as 200% EBITDA improvements, 25x valuation growth, and 1000% shareholder returns.

Previously, he transformed Beckett Collectibles into a modern tech-enabled platform, added $40M in ARR, and launched patent-backed NFT products. As CEO of Kaspien (KSPN), he led a complete turnaround, taking EBITDA from negative to +3% and pushing the stock price from $2 to $50. At Microsoft, he revitalized the global learning division with a 20% top-line growth. He’s also left his mark on Amazon Fashion with $100M revenue expansion and a 5% EBITDA boost, and on Unikrn, where he scaled the company from $0 to $7.5M in just two years.

Join us as we dive into his journey of scaling startups, driving innovation, and making AI-powered compliance a strategic asset.

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🎧 Conversation with Iosif Peterfi – Visionary Behind Ethernity CLOUD

In this episode, I had the opportunity to connect with Iosif Peterfi, the Founder & CEO of Ethernity CLOUD, based in Bavaria, Germany. Iosif is not just a blockchain expert — he’s a problem-solver driven by a deep passion for technology, security, and scientific integrity.

With his team, Iosif developed and launched the Proof of eXecution Mainnet — a groundbreaking system that runs on bloxberg and Polygon blockchains. It allows researchers to verify and certify computational processes, paving the way for more trustworthy, reproducible research. The technology's potential extends beyond science — it’s built on strong information security principles, making it applicable in many fields.

Iosif’s experience is both wide and impressive. From working with the U.S. Department of Defense to his current role as Information Systems Architect at the Max Planck Digital Library, he combines academic rigor with real-world applications. A proud Romanian innovator, Iosif is passionate about using blockchain in education, research, and beyond.

💡 This episode dives deep into cloud decentralization, blockchain’s evolving role in research, and how Proof of eXecution is changing the game.

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ardemis Boghossian, a brilliant mind in chemical engineering and nanobiotechnology, currently shaping the future of science at EPFL, Switzerland. With a B.S.E. from the University of Michigan, a Ph.D. from MIT, and postdoctoral research at Caltech, her academic journey is nothing short of elite. But beyond the labs and lectures, Ardemis is also a parent and a fearless advocate for scientific integrity. We dive into her life, research, the challenges of academia, and her mission to uphold ethical science in today’s world.

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