KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Shark Tank Success Stories: Behind the Pitch — A Candid Conversation With Successful Founders

Nicole Denise Phillip is a Brand Intelligence Strategist and founder of CoAgency, where she helps coaches, consultants, and online service experts turn clarity into consistent conversion. Through her Intelligence Pillars framework — Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Capital Intelligence, and Well-Being Intelligence — Nicole equips leaders to scale without burnout by aligning their messaging, automation, systems, and capacity. With over a decade of experience in brand positioning, business development, and strategic advisory, Nicole is known for helping high-capacity entrepreneurs eliminate confusion, install intelligent systems, and build businesses that support their life instead of competing with it. Her work bridges the gap between calling and conversion, strategy and sustainability, visibility and profitability. When Nicole speaks, audiences leave with clarity, conviction, and a framework they can immediately implement.

Braxton T. Fleming is the founder and CEO of Stealth Bros & Co., a pioneering brand that designs discreet medical storage solutions for individuals managing ongoing medical needs. His company gained national recognition after appearing on ABC’s Shark Tank, where he secured investment from Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran. Under Braxton’s leadership, Stealth Bros & Co. grew into a nationally distributed brand, that has had product available in more than 3,000 CVS locations across the United States. His work has also included collaborations with institutions such as Stanford University and the Cleveland Clinic to explore better solutions for individuals managing healthcare needs. Braxton is an award-winning entrepreneur and recognized speaker who has presented at universities, corporate events, and national conferences. Through his work, he shares insights on entrepreneurship, inclusive innovation, and building purpose-driven brands that solve real-world problems.

Dr. Juan Salinas is the founder and CEO of Perfect Life Nutrition Inc, the manufacturer of P-nuff Crunch Snacks, a Navy Bean and Peanut-based protein puff snack. A native of Honduras and now a resident of New Jersey, he holds a Masters and PhD in Food Science from Rutgers University, a Diploma in Sports Nutrition from the International Olympic Committee and is Certified IBS diet nutritionist from the Monash Institute. He started the company after spending over 20 years working as a snack innovator and product developer for several of the largest CPG food companies in the US. Combined with his passion for health and fitness, and experience as a professional natural bodybuilder and amateur endurance athlete, he is on a quest to create snacks that are not only delicious but also nutritious. Dr. Juan was the 1st place winner of the 2018 Rutgers Business School Annual Business Plan Competition and he was featured on ABC Shark Tank where he obtained investment from Mark Cuban. He has been a guest in numerous podcasts, a regular lecturer in entrepreneurship, and his products have been featured on Telemundo, NBC, the TODAY SHOW, and FOX network TV. Dr Juan has also launched his own Fitness & Diet program which compiles all the practical and academic, nutrition and exercise learnings from his past 30 years.