Alex DeLoach is the VP of Sales North America at Hubexo. Alex leads the commercial real estate and finance markets, helping spatial partners leverage Hubexo's comprehensive data, empowering their customers to make informed decisions and drive success in their projects and investments.

Alex has dedicated 15 years to helping top CPGs realize their growth opportunities through innovative media and technology and is now carrying this experience forward to also supporting top retailers. He is regarded as a thought leader, especially across Digital-Out-of-Home and In-store Retail Media, and continues to optimize the path-to-purchase for brands and retailers. Prior to joining RRD, Alex was at Quotient and the Discovery Channel.

Alicia LeBeouf is a multidisciplinary executive who possesses a blend of retail operations, marketing, branding, and management expertise and is committed to finding ways to give back to the community. As Head of Retail and Marketplaces for Meta, Alicia leads the group responsible for partnering with the largest retailers and e-commerce marketplaces in North America. Previously, Alicia served as SVP of Retail and Marketing for Canteen and spent 10 years with Target Corporation, where she managed a portfolio that represented $700M in annual sales and a team of over 1500 team members. Alicia holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Economics and Public Administration.

Ashley Robinson is the CEO and Founder of The Seaker Group, a strategic advisory firm that provides brand-driven, data-backed strategic planning and business intelligence to some of the world’s largest companies. Using a scientific approach, access to relevant data, and decades of experience, Ashley and her team provide valuable strategic guidance to growing and established brands. Ashley has managed growth and advised industry leaders such as Netflix, H&M, Pandora Jewelry, Cracker Barrel, and Michael Jordan's Cornerstone Restaurant Group.

As President and CEO of DPAA, Mr. Frey oversees all operations driving awareness, value, and revenue. Before joining DPAA, Mr. Frey was the architect, marketer, and chief revenue officer for Cablevision's digital and advanced advertising business. Earlier, as Managing Director of International Sales and Business Development at USA Network, Mr. Frey created some of the first multimedia advertiser agreements in U.S. advertising. As SVP of Media for the NBA, Mr. Frey drove TV, print, radio, and internet businesses, and marketing partnerships.

Ben is the Head of Real Estate at Placer.ai and prior to joining, he was responsible for coordinating strategy, finance, and asset management functions within Trademark’s $3B portfolio. He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Urban Land Institute (ULI). Ben earned his BBA and MBA with a concentration in real estate finance from the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University.

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Brandon Isner is renowned as a leading retail thought leader, leaning on both his experience working with advisors and clients, as well as his educational background in urban studies and urban planning. He possesses a unique viewpoint supported by both data and an understanding of the relationship between retail spaces and their communities, which helps him provide invaluable insights to Newmark clients. Brandon previously led Retail Research at CBRE, where he spent more than a decade.

Brian is an Analytics Expert at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, where he leverages two decades of experience in the geospatial industry to drive insights for clients using geospatial and business analytics. His expertise in geospatial modeling includes predictive and prescriptive analytics leveraging geospatial data and serves clients across a wide range of industries, including energy, travel and transport, public and social sectors, and consumer industries.

Chip has over 30 years of global and domestic advertising and sponsorship experience. At Simon Property Group, he built and leads the media and sponsorship sales team in North America as well as the ongoing conversion of static media to DOOH. Previously, he held senior management positions with Host Communications, including Managing Director of Host Communications International in Paris, and Vice President of sponsorships for Street Hoops International, an NBA Europe joint venture agency.

Cynthia is a senior retail research professional with more than 25 years of experience in assisting big box retailers, specialty retailers, service providers, financial institutions, developers, and investors in achieving their real estate strategies. Today, she is a Senior Vice President for the Visionary Insights Group, a specialty retail/multi-site consulting service within JLL. Cynthia is responsible for identifying client solutions and managing JLL's predictive analytics engagements.

Before spearheading sales and partnerships with media companies, agencies, and advertising platforms at Placer.ai, Dan led the Business Development and Partnerships organization at NextNav, a company building the next generation of GPS. Prior to that, he built the programmatic and partnership business at GroundTruth (formerly xAd) into $40M+ revenue lines, and also spent nine years at Thryv (formerly Verizon Information Services/Idearc/SuperMedia), where, as Director of National Sales, he increased revenue over 400%, to more than $50 million.

As President of First Washington Realty, Inc. Daniel J. Radek is responsible for the building, managing, and performance of the portfolio. Before he joined First Washington, Mr. Radek served as the Chief of Staff to the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of J.E. Robert Companies, a global real estate investment company that owned and managed more than 15,000 assets totaling $28 Billion across 17 countries. Mr. Radek was also a founder and Chief Information Officer of Fresh Direct, an online fresh food manufacturing and distribution company.

David has over 15 years of experience applying data science methods to unlock business performance through operations improvement, demand forecasting, and marketing optimization across multiple industries. He has supported technology startups across the Retail, Home Health, and Software Services industries to define corporate strategic priorities, develop pricing strategies, and restructure operations. He has also led consumer analytics and royalty forecasting for Pandora Media.

As the CEO and Founder of Coresight Research Inc., Deborah Weinswig leads the research team to provide actionable insights and solutions for retailers and brands that accelerate innovation and growth in the fast-changing retail and technology landscape. Deborah is a Certified Public Accountant, holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, and is recognized as one of the top retail influencers in the world, having received multiple awards and honors. Before establishing Coresight, Deborah was the Managing Director of Fung Global Retail and Technology.

Erica Aylward is responsible for the integration of data and consumer research across Jamestown’s portfolio and has extensive experience in on-premises and digital retail marketing strategy. Before this role, Ms. Aylward served as Marketing Manager for Jamestown’s Newbury Collection and prior to joining Jamestown, she was the Go-To-Market Marketing Manager for Sperry Top-Sider. Ms. Aylward earned a Bachelor of International Business with a Minor in Spanish from Endicott College and a Master of Business Administration at Endicott College.

Erich has helped shape overall customer strategies and private brand and pricing strategies for retailers for 16 years. In his current role, he has guided C-suite grocery executives on reformulations of their marketing strategy, private brand strategy, pricing strategy, and loyalty strategy, as well as serving a one-year stint at a $10B grocery retailer as their Strategy PMO. He has also authored the US Grocery Retailer Preference Index (RPI) since 2018 and is regularly invited to speak in webinars and conferences.

Before his current role as SVP of Marketing at Placer.ai, Ethan was the Director of Corporate Marketing at SimilarWeb, a digital intelligence company, and the Vice President at Headline Media. He is considered a key thought leader in the retail space and is frequently featured in different industry podcasts, webinars, and publications including Forbes, Reuters, CNBC, and Bloomberg. Ethan loves to help businesses and people achieve their goals through location analytics.

Gil Rubin has 20 years of experience in product management and R&D leadership and has a proven track record of success in startups and publicly traded market leaders, including roles at Varonis, Radcom, and Broadcom. Gil has an MBA in Finance and a B.Sc. in Computer Science and oversees product data strategy and development for Placer's leading location intelligence platform, leveraging big data, machine learning, and real-time analytics to empower clients across retail and commercial real estate sectors.

With an impressive tenure exceeding 25 years in technology, media, and advertising, Hans Fischmann has established himself as a driving force in commercializing and scaling innovative products. He serves as the Vice President of Product Management at nCountR, spearheading the digital product team in delivering cutting-edge omnichannel programmatic advertising solutions across various media platforms. Hans' approach to product management is informed by his belief in the transformative power of data and technology.

Henry Moore is the CEO and Founder of REsimplifi, a commercial real estate software company. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from Clemson University and has over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate and technology industries. He previously served as Vice President at Colliers International, specializing in sales and leasing for office properties. Before Colliers, Henry worked with two early-stage companies in sales and sales management.

Since 1999, Ian has advised dozens of cities and economic development organizations on policy, politics, design, and strategy, and founded a civic technology company. Today, Ian leads the Civic vertical at Placer.ai and regularly speaks, writes, advises, and otherwise contributes to civic and place-making movements including the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), DisruptCRE, and others. Ian received a BA in economics from the University of Rochester and a Masters Degree with emphasis on urban design from Cornell University.

Since joining Altria, Ian has held various leadership roles in Sales and Information Systems and has led business systems, technology planning, and architecture for Altria’s Client Services subsidiary. During his tenure, Altria’s IS department was consistently ranked among the "Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT." Ian holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and an MBA. He serves as Vice-Chairman of the Board for RVATech (Richmond’s Technology Council) and is a member of the VCU School of Business IS Advisory Board.

James has worked in the commercial real estate industry since 1999 and now serves as the Americas Director of Retail Research at JLL, based out of Indianapolis, IN. He creates industry-leading research and thought leadership for both owners and occupiers of retail developments. He speaks regularly at events about how retail real estate will change with tomorrow’s economy and was ranked in the 2024 list of top 50 LinkedIn CRE influencers by CREiSUMMIT.

Jarrod Grim is the VP of Real Estate & Economic Development at the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP). DBP manages three business improvement districts (BIDs): MetroTech BID, Fulton Mall Improvement Association, and the Court-Livingston-Schermerhorn BID. Grim works in public/private partnerships, bridging gaps between city government agencies, landlords, and brokers. Prior to joining DBP in 2022, he served on the economic development team at the Alliance for Downtown New York for nine years.

Jessica leads Placer’s Customer Education program, leveraging her extensive experience in commercial real estate, development, retail, marketing, and events. She plays a key role in helping Placer users of all types understand and effectively apply location intelligence data and has been instrumental in guiding users through data-driven decision-making processes for almost 6 years. Beyond her professional achievements, she enjoys world travel, is a devoted Atlanta sports fan, an animal enthusiast, and a passionate reader with a deep love for history.

Kevin is SVP, Platform Solutions at Placer.ai where he leads strategy and GTM for the advertising, retail and restaurant verticals. His experience spans product management, consulting and big data processing. Prior to joining Placer.ai, Kevin spent many years in the ad tech/mar tech space with leadership roles at Publicis and NinthDecimal/InMarket. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children.

Koby Ben-Zvi is the current president of Placer.ai and has over 40 years of experience in worldwide executive management and business development. Previous roles include SVP/Managing Director at Salesforce.com, CEO of Elron Software, and President at Sterling Software. Koby's background in computer science has stood him in good stead in the high-tech industry and his rich history includes two successful exits: BlueTail (acquired by Salesforce.com) and Tefen Labs (acquired by Sterling Software).

Lucas Verret spearheads the development of GIS and mapping products at Placer.ai, focusing on making GIS intuitive and accessible to all users. With a strong commitment to democratizing GIS technology, Lucas brings a wealth of experience from his previous leadership role in GIS and mapping within the intelligence-building sector. His expertise lies at the intersection of geospatial innovation and user-centric design, driving transformative solutions that empower businesses to harness the full potential of location intelligence.

Lÿden Foust is the cofounder of Spatial.ai, the creator of the PersonaLive segmentation. Prior to founding Spatial.ai, Lÿden was an Ethnographic Research consultant for brands like P&G, JnJ, and Intel and was an adjunct professor of Ethnography at Miami University. His undergraduate was in Information Systems - Data Mining from Xavier University in Cincinnati Ohio. He is also the host of the Consumer Code podcast. Outside of work, Lÿden enjoys being Dad to three little ones.

Melissa Pumphrey is an SVP at the New York City EDC where she leads the Economic Research & Policy team, a group of researchers and analysts who conduct economic research focused on inclusive economic development in New York City. Melissa has expertise in a wide range of economic analyses, including economic and fiscal impact, demographic analysis, industry sizing, labor market trends, and benefit-cost analysis. Melissa has a B.A. and M.A. in economics and prior to EDC, she spent seven years in the finance and consulting industries.

Mr. Puline joined ShopCore in October 2016 as the Vice President of National Accounts and brings over 20 years of expertise in commercial real estate and shopping centers. He holds a degree in real estate from Pennsylvania State University at University Park and is also a graduate of the Negotiation Program at Harvard Law School. Mr. Puline is responsible for guiding the strategic direction, coordination, and implementation of the ShopCore National Account Program.

Noah Schumer manages a suite of financial incentives programs for the New York City Economic Development Corporation's Strategic Investments Group, with the aim of promoting inclusive economic growth and green infrastructure development in New York City. He joined NYCEDC in 2019, after receiving his Master's degree in Regional Planning from Cornell University. Prior to graduate school, Noah worked as an independent journalist and English teacher in Ecuador and Chile, reporting for publications including the New York Times, US News & World Report, and the Marginalia Review of Books.

Noam Ben-Zvi is the co-founder & CEO of Placer.ai, the leading market intelligence platform for the physical retail world. Placer provides location data analytics on any physical place for decision-makers across CRE, retail, CPG, finance, civic, hospitality, travel, and elsewhere. Prior to Placer, Noam founded BlueTail, which offered social and big data mining services for driving sales and lead generation. BlueTail was acquired by Salesforce in 2012.

Ofir Lemel is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Placer.ai, the world's most advanced location analytics platform. Prior to his role at Placer.ai, Ofir founded Roamie, a cost-effective roaming solution leveraging VoIP technology, and co-founded Juntos!, a mobile app that combined social networking features. With a strong background in software engineering and product management, he continues to drive innovation in location analytics.

Pablo is a futurist and team builder and is passionate about technology. He is the VP of Marketing and Sales at Synergos Technology, Inc., the leader in demographic data for site location analysis. He is the former CEO and co-founder of Tugg, Inc., a company that pioneered community-on-demand experiences in the movie industry. For over two decades, he has led cross-functional teams to deliver integrated data, software, and hardware solutions. Pablo holds an Electrical Engineering degree and an MBA.

As director of sales at SNA Displays, Pete and his team have brought the business a wide array of industry clients, primarily developers, out-of-home (OOH) companies, and sign companies. He is responsible for direct sales and installation of some of the company’s most high-profile exterior and interior installations throughout North America. Pete works closely with his clients during the planning, permitting, and development stages for complex projects in Manhattan and surrounding areas. Pete is a graduate of the University at Albany – SUNY.

R.J. Hottovy, CFA has covered the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce sectors for nearly 20 years. He has held several analyst positions and has worked with more than 100 early-stage consumer and technology companies, advising on more than $200 million in capital raises and other transactions. His efforts have been recognized by several publications, including CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and others. Hottovy maintains a regular teaching schedule through the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business and the Girls Who Invest program.

Stephanie Atiase is a seasoned business executive who leads Brand Marketing at Placer.ai. Stephanie previously was a Global Brand Head for IHG Hotels & Resort’s $8 Billion brand and a strategist (Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte) serving Technology & Consumer clients and global strategy teams focused on growth strategy, digital & operating model transformation, and customer strategy. Stephanie earned a B.S. in Business Administration at the University of Southern California and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Steve is Vice President of Business Development, Marketplace, for Placer.ai and is responsible for Placer’s partnerships with point of interest, transaction, demographic, environmental, and other data providers. Steve is a leading technology industry veteran with over 20 years of experience creating products that have served millions of customers around the world and has held executive roles at BMW, INRIX, Paramount Pictures, Sony, and RealNetworks. Steve holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Thomas has over 15 years of experience in mapping and GIS technology and currently works to empower partners in developing solutions, building systems, delivering data, and providing services with ArcGIS. He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Transportation emphasis) and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Geospatial option) from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Based in Southern California, Thomas is passionate about advancing GIS and its application across industries to complex challenges.

Will is the Vice President of Customer Success at Placer.ai. He is responsible for driving the overall customer experience and ensuring that clients achieve their desired outcomes. Before he joined Placer.ai, Will spent 20 years in location strategy and customer analytics, building and leading the teams at Target, U.S. Bank, and Gopuff ($15B e-commerce delivery). He also drove strategic initiatives at JCPenney/Sephora and Staubach Company (now SRS Real Estate Partners).

Yoni Epstein is the VP of Product Incubation at Placer.ai, where he leads the ideation and development of proof-of-concept solutions for new product offerings. He has spearheaded the creation of several key Placer.ai products, including Site Selection, Void Analysis, Migration, Travel and Tourism, and more. A seasoned product management professional, Yoni brings diverse experience in technology, business innovation, and data-driven solutions. He holds a BSc in Physics and Electrical Engineering from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from INSEAD.