This keynote will explore the next wave of value creation and risk in dental, through the lens of capital allocators and strategic operators. From emerging reimbursement models to AI adoption, multi-specialty expansion, and patient lifetime value optimization, learn where growth is accelerating — and where it may be overvalued.
Nate Kline
Managing General Partner
Cistern Capital
Roger Martin
Co-Founder, CEO - RockBox Fitness Franchise
Co-Founder - Beem Light Sauna
Dr. George Shapiro
Co-Founder - Fountain Life
Chief Medical Officer - ZeoScientifix
Tyler Chad Nemiro
Chief Revenue Officer
Truemed
Douglas Gremmen
Chief Growth Officer
Hyrox
Kurt Mangum II
Vice President of Partnerships
ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
Kurt Mangum II is a global fitness industry executive with 15+ years of experience advancing strategic partnerships, leadership development, and workforce innovation. As Vice President of Partnerships at ISSA, he leads initiatives that connect certification to careers, building scalable, revenue-driven partnerships across gyms, brands, and international markets.
With a foundation in fitness, wellness, and education, Kurt holds a Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Sports Sciences from the University of Akron. A former collegiate linebacker, he brings performance discipline and people-first leadership into every collaboration. He is known for translating vision into execution and creating bridges between education and real-world opportunity in the rapidly evolving global fitness economy.
Kurt is a two-time Phoenix Top 100 Titan of Industry, recognized for leadership, innovation, and industry impact. He frequently speaks on the future of fitness careers, gym workforce development, and partnership strategy at scale.
Kurt Mangum II is a global fitness industry executive with 15+ years of experience advancing strategic partnerships, leadership development, and workforce innovation. As Vice President of Partnerships at ISSA, he leads initiatives that connect certification to careers, building scalable, revenue-driven partnerships across gyms, brands, and international markets.
With a foundation in fitness, wellness, and education, Kurt holds a Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Sports Sciences from the University of Akron. A former collegiate linebacker, he brings performance discipline and people-first leadership into every collaboration. He is known for translating vision into execution and creating bridges between education and real-world opportunity in the rapidly evolving global fitness economy.
Kurt is a two-time Phoenix Top 100 Titan of Industry, recognized for leadership, innovation, and industry impact. He frequently speaks on the future of fitness careers, gym workforce development, and partnership strategy at scale.