Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Business

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Venue Location

Bulova Corporate Center

75-20 Astoria Boulevard South
East Elmhurst, New York

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Organizer: Queens Chamber of Commerce

Phone: +1 7188988500

Contact Person: Shahriar Hossain

Email: shossain@queenschamber.org

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This event will explore the impact of emerging technologies on various aspects of business. Attendees will gain insights into how technology is changing the way we buy and sell goods and services, as well as the latest technologies available for boosting websites. Additionally, the event will cover the topic of how technology is expanding business liability and what steps can be taken to mitigate these risks. This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in technology and how they affect business.

Speakers

Sean O'Rourke - Moderator

Cyber Liability Consultant/CFO at Combs & Company

Sean O'Rourke - Moderator

Cyber Liability Consultant/CFO at Combs & Company

http://www.combsandco.com

Sean O’Rourke is a Cyber Liability consultant for Combs & Company, an insurance brokerage and consultancy headquartered in New York City. Sean works with small- and mid-sized businesses to mitigate the myriad of financial risks posed to their technology and data by internal and external threats.

Sean has been in the IT arena for 25+ years, 12 of which he spent running a technology firm he cofounded, so he has a unique perspective on cyber liability and the potential disruptions faced by businesses in today’s interconnected world.

Sean gives frequent talks on the business impacts of cyber events; he sits on the boards of multiple private companies; and he serves as a mentor to a number of students from his alma mater, Washington & Lee University, and is part of Baruch College's Executives on Campus program. He's a Spartan and CrossFit coach and also the host of the YouTube channel interview series, Did You Know That?

Angelica Mendez

Owner at LMG LLC

Angelica Mendez

Owner at LMG LLC

Angelica Mendez was born and raised in Puebla, Mexico. While on a vacation to the US at the age of 8 years old, a trip to the emergency room led to brain surgery. The potential of losing mobility of her body or not surviving at all inspired her to not take life for granted.
Angelica contributed to projects of Comité Cívico Mexicano/Mexican Day Parade organization, Master of ceremonies for the Astoria Community Yearly Holiday Celebration events until 2019. Through this she also became a NYS Notary Public and assisted low-income families with their legal documentation and translations.
Background, in B2B and B2C account management, paralegal roles and her community non-profit leadership while in college and education in accounting and information analysis has given her the 360-degree perspective of how to overcome complex challenges. She has professional recommendations coming from a former United States foreign service officer and a Sr. intelligence analyst, including organizations, public affairs director, and special counsel etc.
Angelica has exposure to the public and private sector, multi-industry exposure (retail, wholesale, luxury, food & beverage, professional services, manufacturing, etc.) and corporate level sizes from domestic to international level. Previously an Account Executive for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry and Managed IT. Attended UPS Sales Academy in 2014 and gained the opportunity to work as an inside sales rep before earning a promotion to an Account executive from 2014 to 2021. While at UPS Angelica earned a nomination to become NY Chapter Chair of the UPS Women’s Business Resource Group in 2019 and served as the Chair of the Latino Business Resource group in 2020. She also volunteered at the Women’s Presidents’ Educational Organization as part of the certification committee 2019-2020. Member of the UPS Congressional Awareness Group 2017-2019. She launched a district-wide International Women’s Day event with speakers including UPS VP of Public Affairs, and NYC Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene Executive Director of Community Affairs. In addition, she planned and hosted Hispanic Heritage Month celebration for the UPS community and coordinated a facility visit by Congresswoman, Nydia Velazquez, in 2017.
Through Latinx Media Group LLC (LMG) Angelica wants to simplify the buying process provide the right support and create customized action plans specific to your business needs and or goals. Looking to connect with small businesses to address their challenges and create lasting partnerships and most importantly get to know you and your expertise to amplify your value proposition.
She is a strong advocate for Equity Diversity and Inclusion. Her life goal today, after losing her mother, her two brothers, Aunt, and cousin to COVID-19 is to be the best mom she can be to her five-year-old son and enjoy life to the fullest no matter what is thrown in the way.

Jeff Schick

Chief Technology Officer at Sprite Media, Inc.

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Sean O'Rourke - Moderator

Cyber Liability Consultant/CFO at Combs & Company

Angelica Mendez

Owner at LMG LLC

Jeff Schick

Chief Technology Officer at Sprite Media, Inc.

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