ROBERT KAY Lee | Co-founders of i61, inc.,

INTRODUCTION :

they assist married entrepreneurs create better work/life balance by structuring the business to scale while giving precious time back to the owner to invest into their marriage and family.

Robert received his marketing degree from San Jose State University and experienced 25 successful years in sales/marketing with companies such as Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical and Bristol-Myers Squibb. He played instrumental roles in the launch of six major brands and a recipient of national sales and leadership awards. His business acumen allows him to help family businesses build a more profitable, efficient and sustainable company.

Kay Lee Fukui earned her business degree from the University of La Verne. She worked in the banking industry for many years and in her family business as operations manager for over 10 years before meeting the love of her life, Robert. She understands the highs and lows of running a family business and the sacrifices the owners make; often at the expense of marriage and family. Her passion is to see marriages flourish in the midst of building a profitable business and to help the entrepreneur couple understand that you don’t have to sacrifice the marriage and family for the business.

Together, they have developed an innovative consulting program, Power Couples by DesignTM, which equips the married entrepreneur to build a Thriving Marriage AND Prosperous Business. They have also authored the book, Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance.

Tentu Venkataramana | Group CEO-JR Group of Industries

Venkataramana is a conglomerate with diverse interests in areas like iron, steel, and secondary manufacturing. He is a management graduate from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, and has a career spanning high-profile organizations like Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T). He is known for his leadership in driving business performance and his frequent speaking engagements on topics ranging from motivational and leadership skills to technological innovation and manufacturing practices.

Tentu Venkataramana has a track record of developing innovative technologies, inspiring teams, and driving significant business growth, as seen in his previous roles at BHEL and L&T.

He is a sought-after speaker on topics related to leadership, management, and technology, with over 10,000 hours of speaking experience. He has spoken at prestigious events and platforms like the Economic Times (India), Manufacturing Today (India), and the International Forge Master Meet.

Tentu Venkataramana has received two awards from the President of India for his innovative energy conservation technologies in 2015 and 2017. He has also been recognized as an "Inspirational Icon for Young Generation".

He is actively involved in industry events and conferences, including Fabex25 in Pune, where he discussed the synergy between Operational Excellence, ESG, and Industry 4.0.

He is actively involved in transforming JR Group into a world-class conglomerate, driving improvements in business performance, departmentalization, turnover, and net worth.

He is the author of the upcoming book "Rewrite Your Future," shared on LinkedIn.