Want to know what it feels like to be part of the best conference organized for the small business finance industry, by the small business finance industry? You’re in luck! We’ve got a sneak peek into what you can expect by gathering in 2025 with fellow funders, brokers, industry thought leaders and policymakers alike for Funders Forum + Brokers Expo 2025.
Join us for a conference that will bring together funders, brokers, industry thought leaders and policymakers. We’re excited to extend this industry-leading conference to now include funders, law firms, credit card processors and debt collectors.
Funders Forum + Brokers Expo will feature engaging sessions led by a diverse group of the small business finance industry’s top CEOs, strategists and entrepreneurs on innovative financial technologies, best practices and advocacy. Attendees will also hear firsthand from policymakers and regulators, who will discuss Washington’s impact on small business funders.
The latest on key policy developments and hear directly from the policymakers who are shaping the future of the industry.
While attending the Funders Forum and Brokers Expo, we invite you to make the most of your time by staying at the event venue, the iconic Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, ensuring your experience is nothing short of exceptional. Your room or suite, designed for your comfort and convenience, provides a luxurious haven to unwind or host private meetings. Including poolside gatherings, fine dining, world-class entertainment, and a vibrant nightlife, this venue seamlessly blends business and leisure, promising an unforgettable experience. Book your room by following the link below.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
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The answer is simple; the future. The future of small business is the backbone of America.
Funders Forum was first held in 2018 and the spirit from that flagship event remains as strong as ever. Now Funders Forum + Brokers Expo has evolved into the most unique conference in its field, supporting the very heart of America, our small business community and the funders and brokers that help them thrive. Each attendee not only has the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, they have a chance to engage with the brains behind today’s small business funding policies and regulations. Most importantly, the proceeds from the weekend go toward the funding community itself to continue fighting for policies that will help make a difference for our funders, brokers, and especially the small business owners impacted by the funding community.
Scott Crockett is the founder and CEO of Everest Business Funding. He is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the finance industry. Mr. Crockett’s track record includes raising more than $500 million in capital and creating thousands of jobs. Scott has founded, built, and managed several finance companies in the consumer and commercial finance sectors.
Dan Gans is the founder and managing principal of Polaris Consulting, LLC. Under Dan’s stewardship, Polaris Government Relations has quickly become one of the most in demand boutique lobbying firms in Washington. Dan in an expert in fintech policy and works closely with the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs.
For more than 25 years, Deveron M. Gibbons has served as a strategic and tactical business leader and an advisor and counselor to governors, legislators, and members of Congress. He has also established himself as a creative force helping to shape the next generation of leaders, serving on the boards of trustees of two institutions of higher learning in his native Florida.
Funders Forum + Brokers Expo is the first conference organized for the small business finance industry, by the small business finance industry. It is an opportunity to engage with and learn from industry thought leaders and policy makers while networking with fellow funders from across the country. The Funders Forum + Brokers Expo will celebrate the small finance business industry and discuss solutions that will ensure a safe and transparent method for the small businesses in this country that need capital the most to access it.
Funders Forum + Brokers Expo is the first conference organized for the small business finance industry, by the small business finance industry. It is an opportunity to engage with and learn from industry thought leaders and policy makers while networking with fellow funders from across the country. The Funders Forum + Brokers Expo will celebrate the small finance business industry and discuss solutions that will ensure a safe and transparent method for the small businesses in this country that need capital the most to access it.
Funders Forum + Brokers Expo welcomes small business financers from across the country to Fort Lauderdale to learn from and network with some of the nation’s top small business industry thought leaders and policy makers.
This two-day program will provide you with the tools, strategies and best practices you need to successfully compete in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
Funders Forum + Brokers Expo will take place from March 4 to March 6, 2025.
Funders Forum + Brokers Expo will be hosted at Seminole Hardrock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Seminole Hardrock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314
The dress code for Funders Forum + Brokers Expo is business casual. This includes the forum sessions as well as the networking events. We recommend bringing a sweater or dressing in layers because the conference room temperatures can fluctuate.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available. For sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities, contact info@thefundersforumbrokerexpo.com as soon as you can.
Please contact info@thefundersforumbrokerexpo.com for more information.
The event has a no-refund policy. However, ticket exchanges and name changes will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The Broker ticket option is exclusively available for those who are employed by a business financing Broker/ISO that is not a bank or those who are independent sales agents.
This option is not available to those who are employed by a direct lender or direct funder.
The Non-Broker option is available for interested parties that do not match the Broker ticket criteria.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available. Please click here to view our sponsorship levels. For sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities, contact info@thefundersforumbrokerexpo.com as soon as you can.
March 4-6 2025
Check-in and pick up your name badge and a backpack filled with swag to kick off the Funders Forum and Brokers Expo.
Located in the Salon East Foyer.
Surrounded by lush tropical vibes, enjoy personalized service, refreshing beverages, and light bites—all designed to inspire conversation and connection. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network or simply unwind with like-minded women, this event is the perfect blend of business and leisure.
Join us for a lively poolside networking event to connect with fellow attendees and industry leaders.
Sponsored by:
Located at the DAER DayClub.
Details coming soon.
Start your day with a refreshing breakfast with your fellow industry professionals, Kosher options will be available throughout the Funders Forum and Brokers Expo to suit your preferences.
Located in the Sponsor Zone.
Invited guests can join us for a breakfast with Ambassador Noah Mamet who was the US Ambassador to Argentina from 2015-2017. Come and hear from Ambassador Mamet as he shares some stories from his time as Ambassador and answers questions. This reception is invite-only and limited to 2024 RBFC Max Out PAC Donors and special guests.
Location TBD
Shane Mahabir – President, Funder Intel
This session provides insights into the Revenue-Based Financing (RBF) industry, exploring current trends, future projections, and key developments as shared by leading experts in the field.
This session delves into topics such as financing strategies, investment banking trends, recent securitizations, new funding opportunities, and the path to establishing and expanding credit facilities.
This session explores the key upcoming regulations and compliance requirements impacting the RBF industry, including the CFPB’s 1071 data collection rule, California’s APR disclosure requirements, new debt collection regulations, and other forward-looking regulatory topics and potential risks.
Enjoy a delicious meal and network with fellow professionals during this lunch break.
Located in the Sponsor Zone
Join a panel of top attorneys to discuss revenue-based financing and the legal support for a paradigm shift. This session also discusses legal trends in litigation and the impact of regulatory developments.
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This session examines the priorities of the Trump administration during the first 100 days of his second term, the administration’s policy focus, and how states are likely to respond to these initiatives.
In this panel, we’ll learn from top funders how they leverage innovative technologies to streamline their operations and scale quickly. By adopting advanced automation, from deal intake and document processing to risk assessment and CRM integration, these companies are not only closing deals faster but also optimizing their resources and reducing operational costs. Our panelists will discuss how these innovations are transforming decision-making, improving efficiency, and driving smarter, more profitable growth across the industry.
Fireside chat with Mike Tyson moderated by Deveron Gibbons. A discussion about his life, his entrepreneurial spirit and his takeaways for the industry.
End of scheduled speaking events for the Funders Forum + Brokers Expo 2025, be sure to join us for the evening social.
Continue networking, enjoy drinks, and unwind at the evening social.
Located in the Sponsor Zone
Details coming soon.
Come gather and say farewell to your fellow conference attendees with a brunch and light entertainment.
Engaging and impactful content is only as strong as the venue it is presented in, that is why Funders Forum + Brokers Expo creates a full top notch experience down to the very last detail. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is home to over a dozen award-winning restaurants and bars, and expansive serene pool and endless entertainment opportunities. So don’t choose between an impactful conference and a getaway, choose both with our event.
Another year, another industry-leading experience everyone will be talking about. This year we will be heading to an incredible new venue to create incredible new experiences. Funders Forum + Brokers Expo will continue to grow and change the industry, and it will continue to be the event of the year everyone will be talking about. Don’t wait, lock in next year’s event at it’s low super early bird rate.
Mike Tyson is a larger-than-life legend in and out of the ring. With nicknames such as “Iron” Mike, Kid Dynamite, and The Baddest Man on the Planet, Tyson’s legacy is undisputed. One of the most feared boxers in the ring, his resume proves he is one of boxing’s greats. In addition to being the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, Tyson holds the record as the youngest boxer to
win the WBC, WBA, and IBF world heavyweight titles. He was also the first heavyweight boxer to hold the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles simultaneously. In 2011, Tyson was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame, and in 2013 he was inaugurated into the Las Vegas Hall of Fame.
Tyson’s enduring mass appeal owes not only to his incomparable athleticism but also to his huge personality and unrivaled showmanship. His ability to work a crowd extends far beyond the ring — Tyson’s career in entertainment spans everything from blockbuster movies (The Hangover and The Hangover 2), to documentaries. He has also toured nationally and internationally with his critically acclaimed Broadway one-man show Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth, which additionally aired as an HBO special. After a successful run at the MGM Grand’s Hollywood Theater, The show debuted on Broadway under famed director Spike Lee, before a return to the MGM and a national tour.
In 2018, Mike began his newest venture as an entrepreneur, opening Tyson Ranch where he works to create cannabis-based products like Copper Gel to help alleviate pain. In addition to Tyson Ranch, his podcast HotBoxin’ (on which Tyson talks with some of the world’s greatest sports legends, actors, and more) has been listened to over 40 Million times. His expansive digital footprint reaches over 400 million people, and in 2019, Tyson accumulated over 1.4 billion impressions on social media.
Mike Tyson and Eros Innovations have launched Mike Tyson’s Legends Only League, a next-generation sports venture that provides full support and infrastructure to the world’s greatest athletes, bringing the best of the best back to the ring, onto the court, and back on the field. The league will span live sporting events including tennis, basketball, boxing, and more.
In 2020, Mike Tyson returned to the ring for the first time in 15 years and fought against Roy Jones Jr. in an eight-round exhibition fight on November 28th at The Staples Center in Los Angeles. The boxing match was highly viewed on pay-per-View and streamed on Triller PPV. Jamie Foxx signed on to executive produce and star in Tyson, an authorized biographical limited series about boxing legend Mike Tyson, directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua and executive produced by Martin Scorsese. Martin Scorsese will executive produce the series under his Sikelia Productions banner. Rick Yorn will executive produce on behalf of LBI Entertainment. Along with Rick Yorn, Ian Montone, Chuck Pacheco, and James Barnett will executive produce on behalf of LBI Entertainment. Sophie Watts and John Ryan Jr. will serve as executive producers on behalf of Mike Tyson’s Legends Only League. Mike Tyson and Kiki Tyson will also serve as executive producers on the series. Azim Spicer will serve as associate producer on behalf of the League. The series will span the life of one of the most legendary boxing figures of all time.
Scott Crockett is the founder and CEO of Everest Business Funding. He is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the finance industry. Mr. Crockett’s track record includes raising more than $500 million in capital and creating thousands of jobs. Scott has founded, built, and managed several finance companies in the consumer and commercial finance sectors.
Mary Donohue is the Executive Director for the Revenue Based Finance Coalition (RBFC). Before joining RBFC, Mary worked as a government relations specialist for CATALYST Government Affairs. At CATALYST, Mary managed various client portfolios in areas ranging from a variety of financial services issues to foster care policy in many states across the country as well as in Washington, DC. Her prior work also consists of developing and managing the federal and state public policy strategies for the small business lending brands within Enova International (NYSE: ENVA) (OnDeck, Headway Capital, The Business Backer), including coordination with Enova SMB’s P&Ls, corporate support groups, third party consultants, and industry organizations. Mary also developed and led public policy promotion campaigns and built networks of trade associations, industry partners, and non-profit groups to support policies that help create and maintain access to credit over the internet for America’s small businesses.
A well-seasoned government affairs professional, Mary lived and worked in Washington, DC for over ten years with a significant amount of time spent at one of DC’s top federal lobbying firms, Polaris Consulting. At Polaris, Mary specialized in financial services and labor client portfolios and implemented various strategic objectives through Congressional outreach and research.
Mary holds a Masters in Public Administration and Policy from American University and graduated magna cum laude from St. Lawrence University with a double major in Government and Psychology. In her free time, Mary enjoys hanging out with her husband, Parker, who is a U.S. Naval Officer and former Fighter Pilot, and their two dogs Cosmo, a Dalmatian, and Comet, an English Setter as well as her off the track Thoroughbred, Mucho.
Joshua is a partner at SBL Strategies and focuses on financial services lobbying amongst other areas. He has worked as an advisor for multiple U.S. Senators and Governors on both the political and official side for over 10 years. Joshua served as a senior advisor for former U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Banking Committee Pat Toomey.
Joshua has been in the government relations industry for close to 10 years and focuses his lobbying on FinTech, alternative consumer and commercial lending, debt collection, credit reporting, international finance issues as well as some transportation, health care and immigration issues.
Mr. Novotney stays very politically active as well working on super PAC’s and informally advising campaigns.
Since joining in early 2019 as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of United First, Boris has been responsible for driving company-wide Operations, Information Security, and Underwriting program deployment. Boris has over twenty years of Cybersecurity and Operational executive experience, having previously served in these roles as an Executive Director for JP Morgan Chase (JPMC). Prior to his executive experience at JPMC, he developed his encompassing skill set in global leadership roles at the Royal Bank of Scotland, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank. This experience has allowed Boris to drive company-wide critical improvements across people, processes, and technology, successfully securing a senior debt facility of up to $100 million and setting the stage for continued growth.
Kate is a partner in Hudson Cook, LLP’s Maryland office and co-chair of the firm’s Business Funding practice group. Her practice focuses on the areas of Consumer Financial Services and Small Business Financing. Kate represents banks, finance companies, private equity and investment bank investors, merchant cash advance companies, and small business lenders establishing new programs and products, and conducts due diligence and compliance reviews of consumer lending and business financing portfolios.
Bill Gallagher has been the President of CFGMS since its inception in 2015. Prior to that, Bill was the Chief Credit Officer of CapFlow Funding, CFGMS’s factoring sister company, since 2009. Bill has held various senior-level Capital Markets and Investment Banking positions in the Institutional Fixed Income divisions of Lehman Brothers, and Barclays Capital.
Reuven founded FinTap in 2015 to revolutionize small business financing. As CEO, he leads the company’s mission to empower underserved merchants across the US with innovative capital solutions.
Reuven is an experienced financial professional and early-stage tech investor based between New Jersey and Florida. When he’s not analyzing the market trends, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, snowboarding, and watching sports. Reuven also has a strong interest in economics, history, and geopolitics.
Dan Gans is the founder and managing principal of Polaris Consulting, LLC. Prior to establishing Polaris, Dan managed the Telecommunications, Technology and Energy practice at a top 20 lobbying firm in Washington, D.C. for three years. Under Dan’s stewardship, Polaris Government Relations has quickly become one of the most in demand boutique lobbying firms in Washington. Dan in an expert in fintech policy and works closely with the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs.
Dan is an eleven-year veteran of Capitol Hill. Most recently, Dan served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Bob Riley (R-AL). In addition to serving as Riley’s Chief of Staff, Gans was also a Senior Advisor (in a volunteer capacity) to Riley’s successful gubernatorial campaign in 2002. Dan worked with the campaign General Consultant to develop and implement a successful media, grass roots, and fundraising plan.
As Chief of Staff, Dan served as Congressman Riley’s principal strategist and advisor on all legislative and political matters including the Congressman’s work on the Financial Services, Armed Services and Agriculture Committees. Dan’s responsibilities included oversight and management of the Washington, D.C. and Alabama offices. Dan also served as the Congressman’s liaison to House leadership and the Republican Study Committee.
During his tenure as Chief of Staff, Gans was recognized by The Wall Street Journal for designing a state-of-the-art interactive Congressional website that implemented an e-video communication platform. Bob Riley was the first Member of Congress to communicate with his constituents using video email technology. It was no surprise that Campaigns and Elections magazine cited Bob Riley’s campaign website as one of the best in the country and critical to his election success in 2002. Dan has been a regular speaker on internet communication and e-strategy for the House Republican Conference. Dan also held a Department of Defense security clearance, which he was required to have in order to handle Riley’s work on the House Armed Services Committee.
Alexis Shapiro is the Senior Vice President & General Counsel of Forward Financing, where she oversees all legal functions of the Company.
Prior to joining Forward Financing in April 2018, Alexis was a partner at the Boston-based law firm Goodwin Procter, where she advised companies and their officers and directors on strategies for avoiding liability and complex business disputes, with a particular emphasis in the financial services industry. Prior to Goodwin, Alexis was an attorney at Skadden Arps in New York City. Alexis is a board member of the Alternative Finance Bar Association (AFBA), an attorney-based organization that serves as a resource to its attorney members concerning current legal issues in the field of alternative finance.
Originally from New Jersey, Alexis graduated from Colgate University with a Bachelor of Arts, and from Boston College Law School with a Juris Doctorate. She currently resides in the Boston area with her family.
James Intermont is a Managing Director at Atalaya Capital Management LP, focused on private asset-backed investments in the Consumer and Commercial specialty finance space. Prior to joining Atalaya, he was a Vice President at Ares Management, and an Associate at Jefferies. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2009.
Bruce Miller joined Stephens in 2004 and co-heads the firm’s global Specialty Finance investment banking group. Bruce and his team advise public and private commercial and consumer finance companies on M&A transactions, equity and debt capital markets transactions, and other strategic advisory assignments. Since 2006, the Stephens’ Specialty Finance group has advised on more than 200 transactions with deal value exceeding $25.0 billion. Prior to his career in investment banking, Bruce was a corporate lawyer with Alston & Bird in Atlanta, where he counseled numerous public and private companies on M&A transactions, securities offerings and corporate finance matters. He graduated from N.C. State University with a degree in finance and earned his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University, where he was a member of the Board of Editors of the Wake Forest Law Review.
Mr. McNierney is an Executive Managing Director of Brean Capital and a member of the firm’s Operating Committee. Mr. McNierney previously was President & Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Gleacher & Company, Inc. Prior to that, he was CEO and Head of Investment Banking for Broadpoint, the predecessor of Gleacher & Company. Earlier in his career, he was a Managing Director in the Healthcare and Communications Technology investment banking groups at Robertson Stephens & Company and a Vice President in the Healthcare investment banking group at Smith Barney, Harris, Upham & Co., Inc. During his 23 year career, Mr. McNierney has been involved in several hundred equity and debt public offerings, private placements and merger & acquisition and strategic advisory assignments for public and private companies in a diverse range of industries. Mr. McNierney obtained his BA and JD/MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. He holds Series 7, 24, 63, 79 & 99 licenses.
Tim Mages joined Expansion Capital Group (ECG) in 2016 as CFO and now serves as Chief Strategy Officer. He currently oversees capital markets, business development, legal and regulatory. Before ECG, Tim spent seven years as an investment banker covering specialty finance businesses and five years with SBIC funds under the SBA program, providing debt to small businesses. His career also includes positions at Wachovia (now Wells Fargo), Royal Bank of Canada, and Stephens Inc.
Tim’s experience as an SBIC lender post-2008/2009 recession provided firsthand insight into the challenges small businesses face accessing traditional capital. ECG, like other FinTechs, addresses this gap by providing much-needed working capital. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, ECG has delivered over $1 billion in working capital to U.S. small businesses since its founding in 2013. ECG has been recognized multiple times by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies and also named one of the “Best FinTechs to Work For” by Source Media.
Jack Diamond is a serial entrepreneur specializing in AI-powered SaaS solutions across various industries, with a track record of innovation in manufacturing, fashion, healthcare, and fintech. Jack is now revolutionizing the revenue-based finance space. His expertise lies in leveraging AI to automate and streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and drive business growth.
Shane Mahabir is the Founder and President of Funder Intel, a resource, media, and education platform for the business lending industry. Funder Intel offers visitors a way to learn about the industry, network with others, find more providers, grow their brand, and much more.
Shane started in the alternative business lending industry in 2014 by joining a direct funder in Miami Beach. He moved on to other funders working in ISO Management, sales and back into ISO departments in various senior roles. He also worked for a broker company and started his own before the 2020 pandemic. Shane then launched Funder Intel with the mission to make a positive impact and solve problems for the industry.
Shane got his MBA with a focus in Entrepreneurship from LSU and has a BA in Business from UF. He is a native South Floridian who currently resides in Boca Raton, FL.
Alan Hochheiser is a leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. He advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. Al has been named to ALM’s list of Cleveland’s Top-Rated Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.
He is a frequent speaker and author on topics relevant to creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law.
Al earned his Bachelor of Arts cum laude from the State University of New York at Albany and his Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
He is admitted to practice law in Ohio, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Third, Fourth and Sixth Circuits and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, District of Maryland, and District of Colorado.
Mr. Hecker entered the revenue-based financing business in September 2008 and successfully grew and sold Rapid Capital Funding (RCF). In December 2014, Mr. Hecker sold 50% of RCF to NAB. In 2018, Mr. Hecker sold his remaining 50% to NAB and his non-competes were terminated allowing Mr. Hecker to re enter the Revenue-Based Financing space. On February 21, 2020, Hecker acquired an equity stake in Bitty Advance and in July, 2020, Hecker purchased the remainder of the business from the founders. Hecker is a pioneer and leader in the revenue-based financing industry and provides valuable thought leadership and capital that has helped Bitty continue to grow and become the leader in the Revenue-Based Financing space.
Louis Calderone is the President and co-founder of VOX Funding, a leading fintech company specializing in innovative funding solutions for small businesses. Under Louis’ leadership, VOX has experienced rapid, exponential growth, driven by a strong emphasis on building lasting client partnerships. His vision and expertise continue to shape VOX’s mission of empowering businesses by providing them with the capital needed to fuel their success and growth.
Louis brings over 30 years of industry experience to his role, having navigated diverse sectors of the financial services industry. Louis began his career as an options and equity trader in New York, honing his skills in high-pressure environments. Prior to founding VOX Funding, he spent over two decades at Aegis Capital, eventually rising to the role of President. Louis transformed Aegis from a small player in the industry to a premier, full-service investment firm. He has held various leadership positions at firms such as Converge Media Group, where he guided them to an acquisition by Zealot Networks in 2015.
Adam Goodman, Ballard Partners’ principal creative and media strategist, and the first Edward R. Murrow Senior Fellow at Tufts University’s Fletcher School, also hosts the popular “13th & Park” digital show produced in Washington, DC and West Hollywood, California.
The show, featuring major leaders and influencers in government, business, sports and entertainment in and beyond the United States, has more than 1.9-million subscribers and merited top honors from both YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
In addition, Adam has been producing award-winning media work for corporate, advocacy, policy and candidate campaigns across America and Latin America for four decades.
Ballard Partners, one of the top ranked government affairs firms in
Washington DC, and the State of Florida, currently represents more than 600 domestic and international clients in industries ranging from tech and finance to health care, communications, professional sports and gaming.
Goodman, named by Florida Trend as one of “the most influential
Floridians” among its “500 most influential business leaders”, has worked with business, academic and political leaders in 46 states and 5 nations.
Beyond hosting “13th & Park” for Ballard Studios, Adam has provided timely commentary on current events for FOX News, CNN, MSNBC, BBC, and C-Span; published columns in USA Today, The Hill, New York Daily News, Newsweek’s The Daily Beast, Tampa Bay Times, and RealClearPolitics, among others; and been cited in stories in everything from the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Washington Post to Politico, GQ, and Variety.
Dubbed a “media icon”, Goodman has worked with film, TV and sports celebrities on behalf of issues and causes, from Robert De Niro and James Earl Jones to Shaquille O’Neal and Bob Barker.
Goodman’s corporate, institutional and academic clients, past and present, include: Hard Rock, The Mosaic Company, The National Football League, The City of New York, Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits, the Walton Family Foundation, Mazda’s Road to Indy, Bacardi, PhRMA, UHS, Brighthouse Cable, the University of South Florida, and the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Danny Pfeifer is a nationally-recognized government affairs strategist and consultant. He is the founder and managing principal of CATALYST, one of the nation’s leading multi-state lobbying firms.
CATALYST has attracted a Fortune 500 and blue-chip client base by fully integrating with its clients and quickly adapting to the rapidly changing environments they face, specifically new or antiquated federal and state regulations that impact private sector innovation at the expense of consumers. CATALYST represents clients that are producing large-scale disruptions in their industries and emerging businesses facing regulatory challenges and marketplace entry barriers.
Since founding CATALYST over 14 years ago, Pfeifer has created a dynamic and fast-growing government affairs practice, evolving quickly to his clients’ needs in the innovation economy. Founded in Pfeifer’s home state of Missouri, CATALYST quickly became one of the largest firms in the state.
Pfeifer’s ability to engage with clients at an executive level has made him one of the most sought after government affairs specialists, providing strategic counsel in the boardroom that will impact public policy in the halls of state capitols, influence outcomes in the regulatory sphere and inform decisions in the political trenches. With his years of experience in managing complex government affairs, Pfeifer is a strategic partner for his clients, evaluating challenges, identifying opportunities, and offering solutions to help them accomplish their goals.
Pfeifer’s strategic drive and experience has been a magnet for Silicon Valley based businesses, especially high-tech entrepreneurs embracing new technology to drive changes in their own industries such as electric vehicles, mobile-app-based transportation networks, fantasy sports, online financial services and more.
Pfeifer has a reputation for helping deliver desired outcomes, shaping public opinions, mobilizing influencers to shape decisions and designing effective political strategies that result in positive results for his clients.
Before founding CATALYST, Pfeifer worked at the highest levels of national and state politics, serving as a senior advisor to high profile elected officials and political campaigns including candidates for U.S. Senate and attorney general, as well as several presidential candidates. Through these leadership opportunities and experiences, Pfeifer developed unique skills and cultivated a vast network of relationships.
Pfeifer is an active leader in his community. For six years running, he chaired highly-successful events for Hope House in Kansas City, helping the organization raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help women and children who are victims of domestic violence. He actively supports Higher M-Pact, which helps young people in high-risk urban communities, and San Jorge Children’s Hospital, which is enhancing the quality of life for children with special needs and difficult medical conditions in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Pfeifer received his degree in finance from the University of Missouri – Kansas City, Bloch School of Business.
