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Avi has been helping restaurants optimize their online presence for more than 15 years at companies like Yelp, Yext, and Marqii. He lives and breathes the daily challenges restaurant operators face, and founded Marqii to help them reduce the time they spend managing their digital hospitality.Marqii creates unforgettable customer experiences from first search to latest visit with a one-stop digital operations platform built for hospitality operators. With dozens of POS integrations and AI-powered review responses, Marqii helps more than 12,000 restaurants save time managing their online reviews, menus, and listings.

Corbett Guest is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at Imaginuity, a leading marketing agency focused on multi-location businesses. Recognized for his big thinking and vision, Corbett has driven significant agency growth and delivered transformative outcomes for major clients including Southwest Airlines, Taco Cabana, Cinemark, Goosehead Insurance and Jones Lang LaSalle. A two-time Dallas Digital Fight Club winner, Corbett excels in simplifying complex challenges and crafting actionable strategies. Leading Imaginuity for over 20 years, Corbett has positioned the agency as a trusted partner in navigating the competitive and highly complex marketing landscape, helping clients achieve measurable success through creativity, technology, and innovation.

Natalie Jin is the Head of Business Development at Workstream with a track record of driving enterprise growth, strategic partnerships, and revenue expansion. She built the company’s enterprise business from the ground up, securing its largest multi-million dollar ARR deal and scaling high-performing teams across sales, account management, and partnerships.Prior to Workstream, Natalie started her career in finance with experience in both private equity investing and technology investment banking.

As Executive Director of Client Partnerships at Imaginuity, Evan is responsible for leading client partnership and media teams in driving integrated marketing strategies and execution across integrated traditional and digital media channels. Evan has 40 years of advertising and marketing experience leading restaurant and CPG brands such as Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical, Whataburger, Joe’s Crab Shack, Dave & Buster’s, Tabasco® and Sara Lee. When he’s not in the office, Evan is either on his way to the golf course, heading to the beach, or hanging out with his wife and two daughters.

Ryan leads finance, restaurant development, strategy, and analytics at Birdcall. Previously, he was VP of Finance at Maple Street Biscuit Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cracker Barrel. He led Maple Street’s growth by 25 restaurants, including the acquisition of 7 franchise locations, to a total of 60 stores. He gained much of his experience in finance, development, and analytics from his time at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and DISH Network. Ryan has an MBA with Finance emphasis and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Missouri.

Frank Solis is a dedicated marketing professional with expertise in hospitality and multi-unit restaurant marketing. With over 16 years of agency and corporate leadership experience and a lifelong involvement in the restaurant industry, Frank has delivered exceptional results and award-winning campaigns throughout his career. Known for blending creativity with analytical insights, he excels at fostering strong partnerships and cultivating dynamic teams to craft memorable campaigns and drive success through collaboration and problem-solving.

Ryan Weaver is the Chief Executive Officer of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, a fast-casual dining franchise specializing in chicken, homestyle side dishes, and freshly made biscuits, based in Shalimar, Florida. Weaver's experience spans diverse sectors, including tech and consulting, and has demonstrated an ability to navigate complex challenges and steer companies toward growth. Weaver was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in June 2021. Since taking over the role, his visionary approach has transformed the brand, including the launch of a complete brand refresh in 2023. Under his stewardship, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has been named the Best Fast Food Fried Chicken by USA Today, reconnected with its original franchisee base and expanded its market presence. Weaver began his journey in the corporate world as a consultant with international business firm FTI Consulting, where he consulted for the Telecom, Media, & Technology (TMT) Group, specializing in Corporate Finance and Restructuring.