Angela Taylor, Accelerate Growth Solutions; Moderator; Angela Taylor is a strategic connector and corporate dealmaker with $4.5B+ in global M&A experience. As founder of Accelerate Growth Solutions, she advises startups, VCs, and PE firms across tech, healthcare, and real estate. A former Intel leader and founder of PDX Connections, Angela bridges startups and institutional capital to drive innovation, growth, and meaningful collaboration. Jonathan Bradley, STDIOCRFT; Jonathan is a corporate innovation leader with more than a decade of experience connecting emerging companies with enterprise opportunities. He has led over 30 accelerator and venture studio programs, supported hundreds of corporate-startup collaborations, and helped build a portfolio of nearly 200 companies. At R/GA, he pioneered an approach that combines brand, technology, design, and strategy to de-risk innovation, foster meaningful partnerships, and drive measurable business outcomes. Brett May, Accelerate Growth Solutions; Brett May is a technology executive, investor, and board advisor with experience across Fortune 100 companies, startups, private equity, and consulting. As Managing Partner at Accelerate Growth Solutions, he advises on private capital, M&A, and strategic transactions. Previously at McKinsey & Company and Advantary Capital Partners, he led venture investments, due diligence, and growth strategies for emerging companies.