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Tim Castle is a bestselling author, globally recognized negotiation expert, and performance coach who helps leaders and sales professionals succeed by combining emotional intelligence with AI-driven strategies. Named one of the Top 30 Negotiation Professionals in the World by Global Gurus in 2025 and 2026, he is the author of several award-winning books and host of The Tim Castle Show podcast. His latest book, Magnetic Influence, teaches professionals how to build trust, influence decisions, and master high-stakes negotiations in an AI-powered world while staying focused on the human side of leadership.

Shawn Walchef is a restaurant owner, entrepreneur, and media innovator who transformed his BBQ business into a powerful content brand by building a full-scale media studio long before content marketing became mainstream. Through his podcast and digital platforms, he has interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs, technology founders, and hospitality leaders while sharing his philosophy, “Be the Show, Not the Commercial.” Shawn also speaks openly about entrepreneurship, mental health, and fatherhood, encouraging leaders to build authentic brands through storytelling, resilience, and genuine human connection.

Chieh Huang is a serial entrepreneur and business executive who has founded and led successful companies across technology, retail, gaming, and artificial intelligence. As the co-founder and CEO of Pelgo and former President of the World Economic Forum’s Global Collaboration Village, he has built and scaled innovative businesses including Boxed, Spresso, and Astro Ape while holding leadership roles at Zynga. His achievements have earned recognition from Bloomberg, Crain’s, Goldman Sachs, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he continues to advise leading organizations while sharing insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of technology.

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