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Entrepreneur Council

The Entrepreneur Council of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® supports the growth and success of entrepreneurs through education, collaboration and mentoring.
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Ready to make an impact? As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to lend your expertise, drive meaningful change, and collaborate with like-minded leaders.

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The Entrepreneur Council of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® is committed to empowering entrepreneurs by fostering growth, innovation, and long-term success. Through valuable educational resources, dynamic networking opportunities, and mentorship from industry leaders, we provide the support and guidance needed to navigate the ever-evolving technology landscape. Our community thrives on meaningful collaboration, where members exchange ideas, share experiences, and build relationships that fuel progress. Join us and be a part of inspiring conversations that challenge the status quo, spark innovation, and shape the future of the tech industry.

Board Leaders

  • Chair: Skip West

    Founder - MAXSA Innovations

  • Vice Chair: Jennifer Bernards

    Partner - TargetPath

  • Ex-Officio: Ximena Gates

    Founder & CEO - BuildWithin, Inc.

Members

  • Itai Ben-Gal

    Sr. Director, Product - RockBot

  • Bruce Borenstein

    Founder & CEO - Conduction Labs

  • Max Borges

    President - Max Borges Agency

  • Lew Brown

    Sr. Partner - BlueSalve Partners

  • Roberto Cabral

    Founder & CEO - Benjilock

  • Bettina Experton

    Founder & CEO - Humetrix

  • Nan-Wei Gong

    Founder & CEO - FIGUR8

  • Noosheen Hashemi

    Founder & CEO - January AI

  • Robin Liss

    CEO & Co-Founder - Suvie

  • Frank Parrotto

    COO - Matrix Advisors, LLC

  • Jeff Padilla

    COO & General Counsel - ITSmart Security

  • Steven Lyu

    COO - j5create

  • Elnaz Sarraf

    Founder & CEO - Roybi

  • Frank Shen

    Vice President, Products - Cenntro Automotive Tech