About

Don Bahlman

CEO & Co-Founder

Don is a digital media and technology veteran with over 30 years of experience. His work has graced top platforms like CNN, MTV, and Forbes Magazine. Starting in Broadcast Television, he transitioned to Visual Simulation and Training before immersing himself in the video game industry for 18 years. Recognized for his educational contributions, Don designed the Video Games curriculum at the Art Institute of Dallas and earned the School President's Award for Student Education. His experience stretches acrossn enterprise-level technology; as he has consulted for prestigious clients including IBM, NASA, and Mayo Clinic. Don leads a dynamic team recognized with awards like the 2023 AHLA Tech Acceleration Award and 2022 HOSPY Award. Currently, he serves on the Board of HFTP-NTX and contributes to the American Hotel Lodging Association's Staff Alert Workgroup.

Jessica Bahlman

CMO & Co-Founder

Jessica, a multifaceted individual, blends roles as a wife, educator, thinker, market strategist, and entrepreneur. With experience coordinating international student tours across Asia, Europe, and North America, she understands diverse markets intimately. As a former Senior Marketing Director at Transamerica's World Financial Group, she recruited and groomed a team of 100+ sales and marketing professionals. Now serving as CMO at I Open Innovations, Jessica spearheads the company's product-market fit, devises effective GTM strategies, and conducts insightful market research. She excels in fostering a robust social media presence, overseeing brand management, and navigating the dynamic intersections of technology and hospitality.

Dennis Dayman

CIO

Dennis has more than 30 years of experience working on security/privacy issues, data governance issues, and protecting and improving data through industry policy, regulatory policy relations, and technical solutions. He is also the Co-author of Startup CXO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Company’s Critical Functions and Teams at StartupCXO.com.

Dennis was appointed by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary to the Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee (DPIAC) that provides input to DHS on programmatic, policy, operational, administrative and technical issues that relate to personal identifiable information, as well as data integrity and other privacy-related matters and is the Chair of the Policy subcommittee.

Michelle Butler

VP Experience Design

Michelle, a multi-dimensional creative professional, who seamlessly integrates technical expertise, business acumen, and brand marketing to develop user-centric web solutions that drive many layers of business. With over 15 years of design experience spanning diverse sectors such as technology, healthcare, and telecom, she excels in team leadership, project management, and workflow optimization. Proficient in UX strategy, information architecture, and research methodologies, Michelle guides her team to produce essential design assets, from initial concept to detailed wireframes. Her insight emcompuses a variety of industries, prioritizing accessibility and engagement. With proficiency in prototyping tools and adept management of complex workflows, Michelle is committed to delivering the impactful digital experiences needed to keep pace in today's workplace.

Jesh Batra

Director of Sales

With over three decades in hospitality, specializing in hotel sales and marketing, Jesh prioritizes top-tier service and enduring connections. As a member of Meeting Professionals International for more than 30 years and former President of the MPI DFW Chapter, he's deeply engaged in industry networks. In 2019, Jesh founded S3 Global Events, expanding business across the US, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Transitioning to Healthcare and Manufacturing Business Development & Recruitment in 2021, he excels in placing candidates nationwide. Jesh's career embodies dedication to excellence, relationship-building, and adaptability across diverse sectors.

Suman Ojha

Sr Business Advisor

Suman is a lifelong coach, mentor, and learner dedicated to forging meaningful connections and crafting impactful business solutions. With a proven record of team leadership and successful project delivery, he thrives in implementing cloud and enterprise data solutions, establishing analytics centers of excellence, and bridging the gap between technology and business teams. Suman's focus revolves around achieving excellence in performance, prioritizing customer-centric approaches, and fostering customer delight. With over 12 years of experience supporting senior business leadership and a decade in Big 4 consulting, his expertise lies at the nexus of business, data, and technology. A skilled communicator and presenter, Suman excels in driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and empowering others to excel.

Matt Moleski

Strategic Advisor

Matt is an accomplished executive adept at driving operational excellence and scaling businesses while ensuring regulatory compliance. With a steadfast commitment to trust and dependability, he excels in overseeing organizational overhauls, integrating innovative technologies, and providing tailored product/service protection. He is also skilled in recruiting and managing diverse teams; exceeding productivity standards through coaching and mentoring. Matt's dedication to superior customer service and belief in collaboration fuels his pursuit of career-focused leadership opportunities. He thrive on exceeding expectations, creating win-win scenarios for all stakeholders.