Angie Rieger is an accomplished Senior Retail Executive, skilled in building and executing strategic initiatives. She brings more than two decades of experience in the direct-to-consumer retail environment and has a unique ability to identify opportunities and operationalize them for profitable growth. In the past 2years she returned two significant business units to profitability and launched an external Marketplace. In addition, Angie sits on various strategic committees including: • IT Steering Committee • Enterprise Risk Management Committee • Executive Sponsor of the DNI Initiative As a result of her deep direct-to-consumer planning, strategic planning and marketing background, Angie is in demand as a board member and has served on a wide variety of boards including: • Thrivent Financial • Women in Retail Leadership Circle • Gies College of Business Dean' Advisory Council • Clean Lakes Alliance She is a member of both Women Corporate Directors (WCD) and National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). Ms. Rieger holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and organizational development from the University of Illinois. An avid marathoner, Angie completes two to three marathons each year as she strives to accomplish her goal of running a marathon in all 50 states.

Proven entertainment sales and marketing executive known as a serial collaborater and coach who cares about building great businesses today + mentoring the next generation of marketing leaders.

I am a passionate leader who thrives on taking risks and building strong brands by helping people grow together. I have strong strategic & analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to make well thought out decisions that get the job done effectively. My experience includes leading projects, managing cross-functional teams, designing and implementing Marketing campaigns from concept to delivery, and growing business from scratch. Over the years, Ive built strong relationships across the full Digital Marketing mix - consumer, online and commercial

Angie Verros: Founder & CEO of Vaia Talent -- Sourcing as a Service -- Whether your company experiences a spike in hiring needs, a new launch, or unexpected changes to its recruiting team, our experienced sourcing team can be activated quickly to provide you with the “best-list”- a high-volume funnel of candidates most likely to get hired and make an impact. ::My bio:: Angie Verros is the Founder of sourcing as a service and sourcing technology strategy firm, Vaia Talent. She is a strategic talent acquisition leader and global keynote speaker who is passionate about people and technology. She has an impeccable work ethic and proven track record of success in identifying, recruiting and hiring outstanding talent. With experience in high growth, entrepreneurial and startup environments, Angie excels at designing and implementing recruiting programs to build social and brand awareness. Her sourcing methods have been adopted as best practices by companies like Splunk, Mimecast, Level Ex, Reef Technology, L'Oréal, Rasa Technologies, Huron Consulting Group, Siemens, ModelOp, Dynatrace, zooplus, Santander, and many more. She is the author of various blogs and a popular keynote speaker at tech, social media, HR / recruiting, and sales conferences worldwide. Angie consults with sales and recruiting teams, advises HR technology firms, and runs an international recruiting conference in Athens, Greece -- DisruptHR Athens. Connect with Angie on Twitter @angieverros ::End bio:: Angie Verros: Sourcing as a Service, Chicago, Illinois, Athens, Greece, Sourcing Training, Conference Events, Keynote Speaker, Top of Funnel, Strategic Sourcing, Talent Acquisition Strategy, Research, Competitive Intelligence, Insights, Talent Mapping, Sourcing Strategy, Recruiting, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Talent Attraction, Passive Candidates, Generate Leads, Conference Speaker, Conference Producer, Sales, Marketing, HR Technology, LinkedIn Sourcing, Boolean CONTACT: angie@vaia.io I prefer email vs LI messages

One of my earliest memories was my mom encouraging me to be the top reader in my class. I remember my teacher telling her, “while Angi isn’t the top reader in the class, and may never be; I can say she is kind and always cares for her peers.” At the time I didn’t know this assessment would become a north star for me, but I’ve learned to embrace the spirit of what this teacher taught us. Most of my professional experience has been focused in social work, non-profit and service. I’d describe myself as a curious, empathic and adaptable leader. Often finding myself in new and unfamiliar territories; I love a challenge. I thrive in discovery and seek opportunities to solve complex problems. I love strategy- and I love strategizing to help people. I have experience in counseling, crisis prevention training and animal-assisted therapy programs- and I run a photography business in my free time. In case you’re following to the end- I finally did end up on that top readers list. It didn’t really matter in the long run- {spoiler alert}- but I can say the other things surely did.

Recently joined Allegiant Media to take control of the Multilocal.media brand - a global leader in Curation as a Service.

I am a marathon runner, a rescue diver, a wild camper, a bouldering climber, a drone and board game lover, a web developer, and a Forbes 30 Under 30 2020 in Enterprise Technology category. I am passionate about tech, and am intrigued by uncertainties. As the Co-founder and COO at EventX, I take lead in B2B SaaS’ technical architecture, product design, growth marketing and business operations. Just as running a marathon, building and running the business for me is always about taking an extra step forward, improving each following step, and pushing boundaries. Every step counts.

WHAT WE DO: Executive Evolution - We specialize in transformative leadership coaching, for teams and individuals, 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. It’s built on a foundation of human psychology and emotional intelligence, ensuring not just business growth but mental health and personal transformation. Our programs foster adaptability, resilience, and emotional intelligence - essential for thriving in uncertainty. WHO WE WORK WITH: • you're a dynamic leader in a company generating over 7-8 figures in ARR • your on the edge of major change - new funding, bigger mandate, or changing roles • you feel trapped in a relentless cycle of scaling the organization while your personal life pays the price • despite your success, imposter syndrome shadows you, creating a constant undercurrent of self-doubt • decision-making stress is burning you out, diminishing your health and joy WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT: We blend a hybrid framework of exclusive curriculum, personal 1:1, and elite peer network, and rapid speed - creating a proven, holistic approach of engagement that ensures 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱. EXPERIENCE Our team has worked with members of Fortune 500 brands, startups from seed to unicorn, celebrity personalities, and global organizations, delivering impactful and powerful insights and strategies. RESULTS: 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: 100% of members report enhanced clarity and speed in making crucial decisions. 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Members discover clear, effective paths to advance their products/services 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Goals projected for 12 months are reached in just 6-8 months 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Increased revenue/salary observed within 6 months 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻: 90% enjoy more personal time, achieving a satisfying work-life balance 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 90% streamline their roles, focusing on vision and team coaching 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: A unanimous sense of heightened happiness post 3 month program 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲: A commitment to progress – no one stays the same