Emily de Armas is a native Miamian who began her career in advertising and Media. Formerly with Telemundo, NBC Universal, Emily was on the founding social media team and went on to hold several roles within the company. She has created content for advertisers like Walmart, Coca-Cola, Ziploc, Ulta, Totoya, and T- Mobile. Her work has won several Digital Marketing awards, including an Emmy nomination for social media coverage in 2016. With her assistance, Emily has guided small business owners to upgrade their marketing message to appeal to their ideal clients with innovative strategies.

Michelle Caba is a dynamic business development strategist, leveraging her experience as a former Wall Street professional and multi-passionate entrepreneur. Having successfully built and sold several profitable businesses, Michelle excels in driving growth, innovating strategies, and expanding market reach. Her expertise encompasses identifying new opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and employing data-driven approaches, essential for propelling businesses forward in today's competitive landscape. Michelle holds a Master of Arts in Behavioral Psychology from Columbia University.

Maribel Balbin, MPA, is a business consultant with expertise in how to do business with the government, assisting businesses with becoming vendors and getting certified at the local, state, and federal level. She also assists with business growth strategies and required permits for business operations. She has worked with a variety of entrepreneurs, from startups to established companies looking to expand their operations. She has worked for state and local government and has a long history of volunteer work serving in leadership positions on various government advisory boards and service organizations. She holds a Bachelor and Master’s degree in public administration from Florida International University.

Adriana Madrinan is a BizGap consultant experienced in the areas of business model optimization, strategic planning, and innovation. She has had the opportunity to work for top global companies like British Petroleum, Monsanto, and Whirlpool. Additionally, as a Regional Media Director for Publicis Group, she handled the accounts of Mondelez, Visa, Avon, Mead Johnson, and Brown-Forman for Latin America. Besides, Adriana has facilitated and coached CEOs and senior executives and employees of small and mid-size companies in business development. Adriana has a bachelor’s in Industrial Design, an MBA and an M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications.

Jose Monte is a seasoned consultant experienced in the areas of finance and business growth. He is able to assist qualified small businesses of any size in accessing capital and realizing financing opportunities. He is a former business banker with over 28 years of experience specializing in both commercial lending and commercial real estate financing and worked for several local commercial lending financial institutions including Ocean Bank, Total Bank and US Century Bank.

Gabriel is a seasoned Sales and Business consultant with a Master in Global Affairs, a Bachelor in International Relations, and a Minor in Political Science; brings over two decades of expertise to Startup and Sales consultation. As an entrepreneur, his company provides essential financial services, guides clients through life and health insurance decisions, and adeptly manages income tax matters. With a commitment to excellence, Gabriel Prosper is a trusted professional dedicated to assisting individuals and businesses in navigating their financial landscapes.

Rubert Velasquez is a dynamic entrepreneur, specialized in structuring business models for manufacturers and service companies dedicated to high volume consumer goods and Import- Export activities. As the founder and leader of a premier importer and distributor of specialty foods, he has steered the company for 15 years to significant growth, consistently exceeding revenue goals. In addition to his leadership role, Rubert has diversified his portfolio by serving as a business consultant and establishing new ventures and start-ups in other areas such as Franchising, Medical Services, and E-commerce. His expertise in high-volume import-export and comprehensive knowledge of retail and wholesale categories have led to successful product placements in major US corporations. Rubert holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de La Sabana, Colombia, and a Master’s degree in International Marketing. He further expanded his expertise with specialization studies in Industrial Production Processes at the University of Lleida, Spain.