Experts

Andy Nguyen, Co-Founder of MTC Global and Co-Founder and CEO of Rest®, has combined his vast professional business experience as well as deep understanding of the North American consumer to help manufacturers create new online brands for the North American market and beyond.Born in Hong Kong, Nguyen moved to Vancouver, Canada at an early age. He received his Bachelors of Commerce from the University of British Columbia specializing in marketing, logistics and accounting. In 2014 Nguyen moved back to China to experience the incredible growth of the Chinese economy. He has held various positions at large companies including PwC, and co-founded his first company Halloween Craze early on in his career. For six years in Shanghai, he worked in the digital marketing industry helping international brands such as Costa Coffee, LEGO, and HK Disneyland expand their digital footprint in China. He also worked with Chinese brands like Ecovacs to enter international markets.Through Co-Founding MTC and various brands like Rest®, he aims to bring consumers and manufacturers close together to create more robust and consumer-centric products faster and more efficiently.Nguyen lives in Shanghai, China with his family and enjoys cooking, running, traveling and staying on top of the political economy and his favorite North American sports teams. He also appreciates a good DIY project and an entertaining comic.

Andrew W Fox is an aspiring scholar and entrepreneur originally from Gastonia, North Carolina. He has pursued higher education at various prestigious institutions, including the University of Georgia, New York University, Columbia University, and Harvard University, with the goal of obtaining a degree. Andrew's entrepreneurial spirit began at a young age when he started his first business at just 13 years old, buying and selling plastic combs through the mail. While attending university, Andrew took on a new business venture, selling Karat Gold Chains to jewelry stores throughout the southeast. However, his entrepreneurial journey took an unexpected turn in 1992 when his grandparents asked him to help them for a single Christmas season in their wholesale/retail jewelry business. Despite the unexpected detour, Andrew stayed in the business for four years from 1992 until 1996, during which time he grew the business from a single showroom in Charlotte to a thriving wholesale business servicing retailers all over the eastern United States.In 1996, in a family disagreement, Andrew left and came to New York City in partnership with a global Indian diamond company, starting an importing and jewelry manufacturing business. In just 1.5 years, the business grew from zero sales to $5 million, opening relationships with numerous national and regional jewelry retailers. However, due to a massive and growing ulcer, Andrew sold his part of the company to his partner in an attempt to alleviate his stress and gain his freedom.In June of 1998, Andrew started Hansa Diamonds, a wholesale jewelry importer. Operating as a continuous start-up, Andrew kept an open mind, always adjusting the business to market forces. He moved from wholesale to 3rd party support to first party B2C, rolling with the punches and taking the best opportunity in the current market. Andrew is a known jewelry technology and ecommerce expert, having grown SuperJeweler.com from a new B2C in 1999 to a large and successful retail site with 8-figure revenue. His expertise in jewelry technology and ecommerce has been recognized by his peers in the industry, and he has been sought after as a speaker at various conferences and events.Today, Andrew is available to consult and speak on various topics, including 2023 ecommerce, end-to-end logistics, bootstrap financing, independent business growth, any jewelry topic, and the effects of Lab-Grown Diamonds on the market as a whole. He has the ability to briefly review any business entity and make simple, valuable suggestions for repair and growth. Andrew's vast experience in entrepreneurship, business management, and marketing make him a valuable resource for any business owner looking to take their venture to the next level.

Dr. Amy Beckley faced fertility and recurrent miscarriage struggles due to hormone imbalance (low progesterone). Armed with her PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Colorado Anchutz Medical Campus, she got to work in the lab and founded Proov to fill the gap she discovered in both knowledge and reliable options.When perimenopause hit, Amy discovered the same fertility hormone imbalance she experienced was the cause of her debilitating peri symptoms. So, she expanded Proov to help women like her confidently manage menopause and get back to feeling more like themselves.

Almina Deveci is a marketing manager at SAKI Products, bringing a unique blend of business acumen and passion for coffee and tea to the company. With a degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University and experience handling all aspects of marketing and branding, Almina is dedicated to combining smart technologies with intuitive design to deliver the ultimate coffee and tea experience to customers. As part of the family business, she is committed to SAKI's mission and vision and is leading the company toward continued growth and success.

Alexandra StoneFounder & Creative Director of Zandra StoneBorn in Melbourne, Australia, Alexandra Stone’s story is one of creativity, culture, and considered living. A former track athlete and biomedical student, Alexandra was scouted into international modelling — a career that took her from Europe’s fashion capitals to calling New York home.Alongside her husband, she co-founded Bluestone Lane and Husk Bake Shop — lifestyle-driven businesses rooted in connection, community, and wellbeing.Now a mother of three, Alexandra’s understanding of identity through fashion is deeply personal — experienced first-hand in life’s evolving seasons. Zandra Stone is her creative expression of this journey — a brand shaped by Australian coastal ease, global influences, and a love of timeless, artful dressing that empowers women to express who they are, and who they’re becoming.

The former Head of Knitwear for Oscar de La Renta, Christian Dior, Carolina Herrera and Vera Wang brings 10+ years’ experience and expertise in fiber science, fabric construction and design to the team. Having developed apparel for many VIP clients such as Vice President Kamala Harris, worn on the eve of the 2021 Presidential inauguration, Alexandra has a keen understanding and attention to quality control, with a focus on fabrics and fibers. Alexandra has spearheaded the development of Welles’ proprietary materials and components, as well as implemented key sourcing & sustainability strategies and management systems. At the height of the pandemic, Alexandra mitigated and diverted severe supply chain disruptions of raw materials caused by Covid-19, allowing GOLDATECH to fulfill large volume contracts without delays. Formerly from the UK, Alexandra is a graduate of Central Saint Martin’s University, London.

Meet AhatCovering all aspects the business but mostly enjoying the work under the trees and directly in contact with nature! Prior, he worked across various roles in airlines and automotive, both sectors he continues to love and cherish.Under his management and production Zeytin - Peppertux won numerous quality awards around the world including the Gold Medals from New York, Los Angeles, Italy and Argentinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil competitions along with being featured in the Michelin Guide of Olive Oils, Flos Olei, since 2021.

Aaron Hansen is the founder of miniMCM, a groundbreaking collectibles brand that reimagines Mid-Century Modern design at 1/6th scale. With over 18 years of experience bridging art, design, and cultural movements, Aaron brings a comprehensive vision to miniMCM’s mission—making iconic design accessible to collectors worldwide.At miniMCM, Aaron oversees every aspect of the brand, from creative direction and product development to manufacturing partnerships and business strategy. His holistic approach blends meticulous design detail with innovative production solutions, ensuring each collectible maintains the integrity of iconic Mid-Century Modern pieces. His expertise in brand storytelling, cultural partnerships, and hands-on production has positioned miniMCM at the intersection of collectible design and contemporary culture.Before launching miniMCM, Aaron built his reputation crafting strategic partnerships and creative campaigns for global brands across fashion, sports, and entertainment. Based in Los Angeles, his work with renowned artists, photographers, and cultural innovators has consistently pushed creative boundaries while staying rooted in brand heritage.