Kathy Durfee graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Master of Arts in English. She founded TechHouse in 1995, following a career as a database developer and business process engineer with large firms like PepsiCo and Accenture. Kathy is a 25-year entrepreneur committed to leveling the playing field by sharing knowledge and skill. She is always looking for introductions to fellow ...

Renee Bovelle, MD is a Physician Executive and Medical Director of Advanced Eyecare Medical Center “dba” Envision Eye and Laser.  Dr. Bovelle, a board-certified ophthalmologist, was trained at Wellesley College, UCLA School of Medicine, Yale University, and the LSU Eye Center.  She has held leadership positions both locally and nationally in ophthalmic and other medical associations. A commitment to excellence in ophthalmic training and...

Giselle Bonzi is an award-winning business executive, entrepreneur, and investor. As part of the leadership team at Washington Capital Partners (WCP), she led the company’s strategic initiatives for its growth from $96MM to $372MM annually in three years, increasing real estate loan transaction revenue margins by 529% in only two years. From inception, the company has achieved over $1 billion in real estate loan originations which makes the compa...