There are instructors ... and there are instructors who change your life with amazing real-life experiences, true stories from the business world and indisputable and infectious passion for their topic. We went out to find exactly those instructors for you and we're proud to make them the backbone of our Rocket eXBA course.
Tyler is a serial entrepreneur who has re-invented again and again to create and cultivate connections and community collaborations that enhance social & cultural shifts by bringing people together to believe in something bigger than themselves and to see the magic in motivating teams, organizations and individuals to focus on building consensus, organic relationships and community engagement.
Michael-James (MJ) holds 25+ years of management experience leading and supervising large professional teams of scientists and engineers with budget accountability over $80MM whilst living in the UK, Angola, Egypt, Alaska, Texas & California. MJ has a strong technical background in mechanical, petroleum & reservoir engineering and has gai
Michael-James (MJ) holds 25+ years of management experience leading and supervising large professional teams of scientists and engineers with budget accountability over $80MM whilst living in the UK, Angola, Egypt, Alaska, Texas & California. MJ has a strong technical background in mechanical, petroleum & reservoir engineering and has gained expertise in strategy, leadership & performance management whilst working directly for the BP Executive team (CEO & SVPs) in St James London.
Wes Love lives his life backward. He got married at 20 and had his first child at 22 and his second at 24, then found a career and then went to school. He worked in a myriad of industries before joining an award-winning energy company where he climbed the ranks from entry-level position to a leading consultant.
Crushing it. Two words with unlimited potential of possibility. Among many other distinctions,Kymberlee Weil is MBA educated, author of two books on technology, Founder of an award-winning software company, Trainer of hundreds of TEDx speakers, Improv Comedy performer and Instructor, International Speaker and creator of StorytellingScho
Crushing it. Two words with unlimited potential of possibility. Among many other distinctions,Kymberlee Weil is MBA educated, author of two books on technology, Founder of an award-winning software company, Trainer of hundreds of TEDx speakers, Improv Comedy performer and Instructor, International Speaker and creator of StorytellingSchool, specializing in High-Stakes Short-Form Storytelling to help thought leaders expand their influence … and we’re just getting started!
Marty Imes is a management consultant that helps organizations grow and succeed by elevating their people and culture. Prior to starting CultureStoke in 2016, Marty spent over a decade working in HR and Operations as the Director of Vision & Culture for a Fortune Magazine rated #12 Best Small-to-Mid-Sized Company to Work For.
To this day,
Marty Imes is a management consultant that helps organizations grow and succeed by elevating their people and culture. Prior to starting CultureStoke in 2016, Marty spent over a decade working in HR and Operations as the Director of Vision & Culture for a Fortune Magazine rated #12 Best Small-to-Mid-Sized Company to Work For.
To this day, Marty loves helping leaders and business owners achieve their goals while positively (and fundamentally) transforming the way people view and experience their work.
After a 30-year career as a restaurant manager and owner, Eric attained an MBA and MA from Missouri State University and a PhD in Organizational Communication from UCSB. His research interest focused on team dynamics, leadership, and relationships in the workplace.
He currently teaches in the Department of Technology Management at UCSB,
After a 30-year career as a restaurant manager and owner, Eric attained an MBA and MA from Missouri State University and a PhD in Organizational Communication from UCSB. His research interest focused on team dynamics, leadership, and relationships in the workplace.
He currently teaches in the Department of Technology Management at UCSB, working with both undergraduate and graduate students on entrepreneurship, management, leadership, strategy, communication, and persuasion as well as teaching for the MBA program at California Lutheran University where he teaches Organizational Behavior and Sustainable Business Practices.
Ray Link is a graduate from the State University of NY at Buffalo where he majored in accounting. He began his professional at Price Waterhouse. After 4 years as an accountant, he attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania for his MBA. Upon graduation he began a career in high technology. He is also a Fellow with the
Ray Link is a graduate from the State University of NY at Buffalo where he majored in accounting. He began his professional at Price Waterhouse. After 4 years as an accountant, he attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania for his MBA. Upon graduation he began a career in high technology. He is also a Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors, an active licensed CPA, and a finance instructor at UC Santa Barbara.
Paden Hughes is a founder, speaker, podcaster and author who is a leader in the areas of professional development, entrepreneurship and health and wellness. She is a born and raised California wife, mom and is obsessed with defining success on her terms
and coaching others how to buy back their time and experience true freedom.
Joseph Skoda has degrees in Psychology, Business, Aviation and has earned the prestigious Distinguished Toastmaster designation, leading a Toastmasters district of over 3,000 members. Joseph is very involved in social media and is co-founder of Social Media Shows. He is the Disabled American Veterans Jr. Vice Command for the Department
Joseph Skoda has degrees in Psychology, Business, Aviation and has earned the prestigious Distinguished Toastmaster designation, leading a Toastmasters district of over 3,000 members. Joseph is very involved in social media and is co-founder of Social Media Shows. He is the Disabled American Veterans Jr. Vice Command for the Department of California. As a retired Air Force Officer, he has found time to be involved in many Veterans Organizations and has founded his own, GI-Connections, linking veterans with resources. He speaks all over the country and instructs on numerous topics throughout California.
Louis Camassa has built multiple technology platforms from the ground up that led to two company acquisitions. He’s earned the Fastest-Growing Technology Companies award from Deloitte and was included in the Top 33 Digital Marketers to Follow in 2019. Louis has expertise in empathetic leadership, product management, ethnology, qualitati
Louis Camassa has built multiple technology platforms from the ground up that led to two company acquisitions. He’s earned the Fastest-Growing Technology Companies award from Deloitte and was included in the Top 33 Digital Marketers to Follow in 2019. Louis has expertise in empathetic leadership, product management, ethnology, qualitative interviews (MIT), human-centered design (IDEO), and design thinking. He's a prolific interviewer and writer with over 2M views on Forbes, and Entrepreneur Media, among others.
Barry is focused on enabling ventures & organizations to open & scale markets, becoming the industry go-to brand, and improving sales and customer retention. He enjoys utilizing his deep expertise in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales and Customer Care.
Barry Lieberman is adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Sales at Cal Po
Barry is focused on enabling ventures & organizations to open & scale markets, becoming the industry go-to brand, and improving sales and customer retention. He enjoys utilizing his deep expertise in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales and Customer Care.
Barry Lieberman is adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Sales at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, as well as guiding the go-to-market for Everything Food, building better health through food.
Luke Wallace is a Strategy and Growth consultant - focused on helping businesses uncover the REAL problems their customers are experiencing so that they can design products and solutions to uniquely create game-changing value. Luke works closely with leadership teams to experiment towards optimal product market fit and go-to-market strate
Luke Wallace is a Strategy and Growth consultant - focused on helping businesses uncover the REAL problems their customers are experiencing so that they can design products and solutions to uniquely create game-changing value. Luke works closely with leadership teams to experiment towards optimal product market fit and go-to-market strategy. Over the last 20 years Luke has deep industry experience, having co-founded a SaaS platform to an 8-figure IPO in under 6 years (SMS Masterminds), serving as CEO/COO of a publicly traded company (SpendSmart Networks, Inc), while raising over $15MM in equity financing.
Course Leadership
Uta [ooh-tah] is the founder of Rocket Masterminds, Rocket Vitality and Xsense authentic places. A German national, and now a global citizen, Uta has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, the Americas—and on a 5-star cruise ship, where she researched the unique management styles on cruise ships as part of her Master’s Thesis.
With decades working in international executive leadership and as an entrepreneur, she is also a visual group facilitator, leadership coach, Mastermind group leader, life, health + happiness coach, nutritional therapist (NTA)—and a person who truly finds joy in helping individuals and businesses excel by finding and connecting to their authentic core.
It is Uta's strong belief that we all have unique talents, and it is our duty to gift these talents to the world. This adds value to humanity, but it also makes us happy, healthy, effective—and inspires the world around us. She artfully blends her international business background with her passions for health, wellness and art for a compelling experiential approach which inspires human transformation.
Course Leadership
Doug is very involved in the Santa Barbara Startup community. He was the Founding Executive Director of the Goleta Entrepreneurial Magnet (GEM), a 501(c)(3), where he led the initial fund raising and establishment of the community co-working space and Summer Accelerator programs.
Doug was a Lecturer and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at UCSB’s Technology Management Program (TMP) and is Adjunct Faculty at Antioch University in both their MBA and BA programs teaching Triple Bottom Line (TBL) and Sustainability courses. Doug also runs a Peer Advisory Group through his consulting company.
Previously, Doug co-founded and scaled a management consulting company in the upstream oil and gas industry to eight figures and over 100 team members, working both domestically and internationally. Responsibilities included Strategic Planning, Business Development, and implementation of the Balanced Scorecard system. Doug also oversaw domestic & international Business Development while developing and maintaining effective key senior client relationships.
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