Aaron Zapata is the founder of multiple companies including ConnectedChurch and Datagentics and he is a Certified John Maxwell Speaker and Trainer. He is an author of multiple books, including “12 Principles of Follow Me-The Difference Between Believing in Jesus and Following Him”. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies from BIOLA University and his MBA from California State University, Fullerton.
Aaron has served as an Elder, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, Missionary & Chaperone, and is the Chairman of the Yorba Linda Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. He enjoys seeing people connected to the body of Christ where they can grow and mature as believers. He lives in Yorba Linda with his wife, Dawn, and their two dogs. He has two boys currently enrolled at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Thomas Hallgren is a trailblazing entrepreneur and Product Design leader with over 20 years of experience founding and scaling multiple successful product startups, including Fiinex Mobile Apps, where he launched 24+ innovative mobile applications. A RISD graduate, he harnesses design thinking to pioneer user-centered solutions across mobile, SaaS, Web3, healthcare, and AI.
Known for turning bold concepts into market-leading products, Thomas combines a relentless focus on users and outcomes with a proven ability to steer initiatives from vision to victory, fueling growth through creativity and precision.
Ryan Watts is a seasoned Data Engineer with 15+ years of experience, specializes in scalable data infrastructure and analytics. At Cork, he leads data pipeline and cybersecurity system development, leveraging Python, SQL, and Golang. Previously, as Head of Data Architecture at Mantl, he modernized systems and implemented cloud analytics. An active open-source contributor, Ryan drives innovation to help organizations maximize their data potential.
Kate Coppernoll is a technology and operations leader with over a decade of SaaS experience. She specializes in streamlining customer-facing teams, optimizing processes, and driving operational excellence. As a servant leader, she excels at leading large teams, developing strategic business plans, and executing high-impact projects in fast-paced startups. Known for empowering teams and enhancing efficiency, Kate focuses on fostering growth, innovation, and exceptional client experiences.