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Sales Achievements & Sales Distinction Awards Judging Committee

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Vladyslav Podoliako

Founder and CEO, Belkins, Dover, Delaware, United States

Vladyslav Podoliako is the Founder & CEO of Belkins and Folderly. Vladyslav is a Forbes 30U30 founder, serial entrepreneur, and investor with a decade of experience in building and growing service companies and SaaS startups in Sales- and MarTech. He is recognized for his expertise in creating successful businesses from scratch and building top-notch teams that propel all ventures to the forefront of their industries. As CEO of Belkins (valued at $100M) and Founder of Folderly, he helps 500+ brands grow without outside funding.

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Sai Mayukha Aitha

Founder and CEO, JobHack Pro, Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Sai Mayukha Aitha is the Founder & CEO of JobHack Pro, an AI-powered career technology platform helping jobseekers navigate modern hiring systems. She led the product’s launch and global adoption across the U.S., India, and Europe, and was selected as an ALPHA startup at Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon, where she pitched to global investors and media.

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Jekatěrina Běljankova

Owner, WALLACE s.r.o, Prague, Czech Republic

A holder of a Master’s degree, founder with 10+ years in real estate investments, author of Perfect Investment, contributor of 10+ industry articles, executive member of the Czech Association of Realtors, national conference speaker, permanent judging council member, and Forbes Business Council member. Recognized for innovative strategies, international market expertise, award-winning leadership.

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Punit Dewani

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Roblox, Pleasanton, California, United States

Punit Dewani stands out as a seasoned IT professional with vast experience spanning over a decade in domains like IT Asset Management, Data Center Capacity Planning, Strategic Sourcing, and Supply Chain. As an alumnus of Stanford University and Santa Clara University, Punit has chiseled a career trajectory, traversing roles in major tech corporations.

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Linhui He

Strategy & Operations Manager, Phil, Inc, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Alicia is a Strategy & Operations leader with 8+ years of experience in high-growth tech. She brings a hybrid background across business strategy, financial modeling, product management, and operational execution, and is known for driving cross-functional initiatives from early ideation through end-to-end delivery.

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Anastasiia Ivannikov

CEO, Folderly, Herndon, Virginia, United States

CEO of Folderly, leading innovation in email deliverability and helping companies build lasting sender reputation. With over 12 years in global B2B growth and revenue operations, she has turned underperforming systems into high-growth engines for more than 50 companies. Formerly at unicorn MacPaw, she scaled SaaS products and closed enterprise deals with Siemens, GitLab, and Henkel.

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Tina Liu

Specialist, McKinsey & Company, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Tina is a client serving management consultant with McKinsey Growth Marketing & Sales practice. She has 7+ years of professional experience serving clients in sectors including Consumer, TMT, and Manufacturing. Her focused topics are: B2B sales, growth strategy and agile marketing.

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Patricia Martínez

Social Media Manager, Attikka, Mexico City, Mexico

Patricia is a specialist in B2B marketing. Patricia has been a judge for the Stevie Awards since 2021, when she chaired the Customer Service & Contact Center Team Committee.

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Michael Maximoff

Chief Growth Officer, Belkins, Dover, Delaware, United States

Founder of Belkins, the #1 ranked B2B Appointment-Setting Agency by Clutch, G2, UpCity, Inc. Regionals, and National Excellence for five consecutive years. Michael spent over a decade building Belkins into the powerhouse it is today. Michael specializes in creating budget-smart strategies that deliver impactful growth solutions for clients.

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Shireesh Kumar Mishra

Director - Head of Acquisition and Digital Analytics, Citibank, Marietta, Georgia, United States

Shireesh is a global analytics and digital leader with over 20 years of experience turning data and technology into business growth. He has built and scaled teams and solutions across four continents, bringing people together, shaping practical innovations, and delivering results that make a measurable difference.

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Nishant Motwani

Global Head, Top Connected TV Partners and Automotive Partnerships, YouTube, Google, Mountain View, California, United States

Currently, Nishant spearheads strategic partnerships across Connected TV and Automotive at YouTube, negotiating with Fortune 100s, launching in-car media experiences, pushing YouTube’s reach across devices with cutting-edge innovations, and generating billions in revenue. Crafting new opportunities, steering strategic vision, and driving innovation are at the core of his passion.

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Paul Ratner

Vice President, Pegasus Investments Real Estate Advisory Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States

Paul founded and ran a commercial real estate agency in London, England, between 2009-2025. Transactions included a $14m deal with Blackrock and a $23m deal with Hilton Hotels. Paul moved to LA in April to be the VP of Pegasus Investments, which has c.$3.7bn of US real estate under management. Paul has written articles for The Estates Gazette advising UK investors on the US commercial real estate market.

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Salman Sameer

Manager Data & AI, Amgen, Tampa, United States

Experienced business technology leader with over 20 years of experience in implementing data-driven applications, data analytics and enterprise-wide software/service delivery in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical domains. Champion of innovative solutions that scale and drive tangible outcomes, with a strong commitment to implementing DevOps processes, adhering to SAFe agile principles.

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Varun Sharma

Director, Global Analytics & Insights, Gilead Sciences Inc., San Francisco, California, United States

Varun Sharma is a Director at Gilead Sciences, leading their Global Analytics & Insights team. Varun is a seasoned Analytics Leader with 13 years of diverse experience across bio-pharma industry in commercial insights & strategy, and data analytics, specializing in the launch of transformative therapies in Oncology, HIV, and COVID-19.

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Ekaette Tim

AI Workforce Specialist, American University, Newark, New Jersey, United States

Ekaette is an AI Workforce Specialist at Microsoft, focused on helping organizations transform the way they work using Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and agentic AI solutions. She brings together a background in client services management, sales and an MBA to bridge deep analytical thinking with business strategy, enabling practical and scalable AI adoption across enterprise environments.