Dan Harris is a former co-anchor for the weekend edition of Good Morning America on ABC News, as well as a former correspondent for such broadcasts as Nightline and World News Tonight. He is also the author of 10% Happier, a #1 New York Times best-selling book about a fidgety, skeptical news anchor who stumbles upon meditation. This ancient practice—too long associated exclusively with hippies and robed gurus—has been shown by modern science to boost resilience focus, creativity, emotional intelligence, and overall mental and physical health. With meditation and mindfulness now being embraced by executives, athletes, educators and entertainers, Harris has become a leading voice for pushing for the practice into the mainstream, using plain English and dry humor. He has spoken in front of a variety of audiences—corporations, health and wellness organizations, and schools and universities.

In 10% Happier, Harris tells his story as only a reporter can: through deep research, tough questions, and a healthy dose of irony. The book is part investigation and part immersive journalism: one man’s accidental quest to boost his happiness quotient without losing his professional drive. After learning about research that suggests meditation can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain, Harris takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America’s spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives.

The app co-founded by Harris—called 10% Happier: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics—mixes the irreverence of the book with simple, practical, down-to-earth instructions. Users get short, daily videos, in which he discusses the practice with some of the world’s greatest teachers. The app also comes with a personal coach, who can answer questions and keep users accountable.

10% Happier is also available in podcast form, and features in-depth conversations about meditation and happiness with celebrities, doctors, scholars, and other icons, including the Dalai Lama. Harris’ latest book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, was released in December 2018 and immediately found its way onto the best-seller list.

Harris has received Murrow and Emmy awards for his reporting. Prior to joining ABC, he was in local news in Boston and Maine.

Harris grew up outside of Boston and currently lives with his wife, Bianca, and their son, Alexander, in New York City.

Michael Brice is President and Founder of BW Cyber. BW Cyber is a full-service cybersecurity consulting service firm that services hundreds of clients in the asset management industry with SEC regulatory compliance and related cybersecurity technical services. Michael founded BW Cyber in 2016 with the goal to simply cybersecurity in such a way that he could help assist asset managers (small and large) to understand, quantify, and mitigate cybersecurity risk in way that that is financially sound and not based on fear of the unknown. Prior to founding BW Cyber, he was an officer in the United States Marine Corps where he served in the First Gulf War. After leavening the Marine Corps, he spent 10 years with Booz-Allen supporting classified government projects for the DoD and U.S. Pacific Command. He was also Partner at Unisys Corp, a Chief Information Officer for a publicly traded company, and eventually ended up supporting Bridgewater’s cybersecurity program.

Brad Carpenter is a Supervisory Special Agent with FBI Cyber Division and currently manages FBI Cyber Operations with the National Cyber Forensics and Training Alliance (NCFTA) and the Financial Systemic Auxiliary & Resiliency Center (FSARC) in New York City. As an FBI Special Agent for over 15 years, he has been responsible for investigating computer intrusions targeting the financial sector, cyber crime, and various financial crimes to include money laundering and terrorist financing. Prior to his current role, he managed cyber investigations for FBI New York and was also assigned to the FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), responsible for the incident response to terrorist threats throughout New York City and at high profile Special Events. During his tenure with the FBI, Mr. Carpenter has also been assigned to the FBI Boston Field Office, FBI Counterterrorism Division in Washington DC, US Embassy London, and several other international deployments. As an FBI Instructor, he has conducted domestic and international trainings on Cyber Crime, Anti-Money Laundering, and Terrorist Financing. Mr. Carpenter was a business development professional in the IT Sector, servicing Fortune 500 companies prior to his appointment as an FBI Special Agent.

Andrew Giangrave is Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer of the Commercial Bank (~$80B portfolio) at First Citizens Bank. He has over 30 years of experience in banking with a focus in credit risk management. Prior to his current role, he was Chief Credit Officer of Commercial Finance and Head of Problem Loan Management at CIT Bank, where he led a team of workout professionals managing a $2B distressed debt portfolio.

Andrew began his career in 1993 at GE Capital, where he held various positions in underwriting, portfolio management, restructuring and distressed debt. He holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University and a B.S. from the University of Connecticut. Andrew serves as a Board Member for the Columbia University Club of New York and the Columbia Alumni Association.

Rebecca Lucia is Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Partner at 5AM Ventures, a VC firm building next-generation life science companies. Ms. Lucia previously served as the CFO for Prospect Venture Partners, and the CFO for Asset Management Ventures. She held senior finance positions at CV Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CVTX), Chiron Corporation (Nasdaq: CHIR), and Deloitte.

Ms. Lucia earned a Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) designation as well as a Canadian Chartered Accountant (“CA”) designation and received an MBA from Kellogg School of Management. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Venture Capital Association (“NVCA”) and VCBC, a VC industry finance organization. Rebecca lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two sons.

Jonathan is the Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Special Projects at Trive Capital. His responsibilities include overseeing and managing regulatory compliance operations and firm initiatives for Trive Capital and its affiliates. Prior to assuming this role in 2021, Jonathan also served as CFO and oversaw the financial and tax reporting functions, as well as general fund administration.

 
Prior to joining Trive in 2014, Jonathan was Director of Private Equity Accounting for Jasper Ridge Partners, a global investment management firm which at the time managed over $11 billion of assets. While at Jasper Ridge, Jonathan managed the accounting and reporting functions for the private equity and real asset portfolios. In addition, he managed the client reporting for institutional and individual investors.

Before joining Jasper Ridge Partners, Jonathan was Controller for Oak Hill Strategic Partners, an exchange fund with $1.5 billion of assets under management. While at Oak Hill, he managed the back office and engaged in strategic planning related to tax matters, hedging activities and fund formation.  Jonathan earned a B.B.A. in Accounting from Southwestern Adventist University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Patty Nykodym joined FFL as Chief Financial Officer in 2008 and was also appointed Chief Compliance Officer in 2011. Patty manages all aspects of FFL’s accounting, tax, financial management, and oversees reporting, legal and regulatory compliance, and HR functions for the firm. Prior to FFL, she was at Deloitte & Touche LLP for over 20 years where she was responsible for professional services provided to financial services clients such as private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, fund of funds, investment advisors and broker dealer clients. She graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from Illinois State University. Patty is a member of the AICPA and California CPA Society (inactive).

Frank Perez is a Managing Director, responsible for managing Makena’s operational due diligence (ODD) function. Frank brings over 20 years of alternative investment due diligence experience to his role with Makena. Prior to joining Makena in 2015, Frank was engaged in the ODD efforts at Saguenay Strathmore Capital, Morgan Stanley and UBP, where he focused on private equity, real estate and hedge fund investments. Earlier in his career, Frank held risk management roles within the capital markets divisions of several global investment banking institutions, where he was responsible for conducting due diligence on hedge fund counterparties. Frank graduated with a B.A. in Economics and English from Rutgers University.

When Lindsey Simon started Simon Compliance in 2010, her mission was to provide investment advisers with the kind of customized services needed to comply with the ever-changing laws and regulations in the securities industry. Today Simon Compliance serves more than 100 clients, partnering with private equity funds, real estate funds, venture capital funds and hedge funds to ensure a culture of compliance.

Lindsey has more than 25 years of experience as a securities professional. She served as a Senior Attorney with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Enforcement and as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Carpe Diem Capital Management, a Chicago-based hedge fund, and was an Associate in the litigation department of the Chicago office of Winston & Strawn.

Appoline Suchy serves as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Diversis Capital. She brings more than 15 years of global financial, accounting, and operations experience. She is responsible for managing and leading the financial initiatives of the firm, as well as the compliance function, LP diligence, fundraising, and ongoing reporting.

Prior to joining Diversis, Appoline spent over a decade working across the financial services and private equity sector. She most recently served at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, where she was responsible for
all accounting, operation, and relationship aspects of multiple large, multi-billion-dollar private equity funds.

During her career, she strategically led the acquisition of new portfolio companies and the launching of new funds as well as valuation, audit, and taxation functions. Appoline received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from California State University, Northridge and is a Certified Public Accountant. In her free time, Appoline enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and experiencing diverse culinary delights from all over the world.

Appoline is passionate about impact investing and advancing women and minority-led funds and organizations. She is a strong advocate for professional growth and career development for women in the financial sector and in developing nations.

Ryan joined Albourne's Operational Due Diligence (ODD) group in Toronto in 2010 and is now a Partner and the Head of ODD Americas. Prior to Albourne Ryan worked at The Bank of Nova Scotia in the structured products group, conducting Investment and Operational Due Diligence on alternative asset managers. Previously Ryan has operational experience at a Canadian pension plan and in fund administration. Ryan is both a CFA and CAIA charterholder.