On Thursday, November 6, 2025, business and community leaders came together for the Global Leadership Summit – Schaumburg, hosted by the Schaumburg Business Association’s Diversity Alliance Group. The event celebrated a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and innovation, bringing together diverse professionals to exchange insights on technology, leadership, and collaboration across industries.

We were honored that our Managing Partner, Jasmine Panayotov, was invited to speak as one of the featured panelists on the Technology & Innovation panel. Jasmine joined an incredible lineup of thought leaders:

• Brian L. Margulis, Professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Roosevelt University
• Vinnie Venugopal, Entrepreneur, Technologist & Innovator
• Rajneesh Sehgal, CEO, AURAcrat Solutions

The session, moderated by Chet Tambe, CSM, CSPO, CAPM of Avion Technology, Inc., explored how emerging technologies continue to shape the business landscape and empower leaders to drive meaningful change. Jasmine shared her expertise on how digital marketing, AI-driven insights, and innovation help organizations connect with their audiences and grow sustainably in today’s fast-evolving world.

Celebrating Leadership and Collaboration

The event also featured the Multi-Industry Leadership panel, which included distinguished professionals such as Kashyap V. Trivedi, Heather Larson, Matt Frank, Lashaunda Sandifer, Jitender Makkar, and Randy Yu.

Together, these discussions reflected the summit’s core message — that diverse perspectives and shared ideas fuel growth, inclusion, and innovation.

We’re grateful to the Schaumburg Business Association, the Village of Schaumburg, and all the sponsors and attendees who made this event possible. It was inspiring to see local leaders and innovators come together to celebrate collaboration and forward-thinking leadership in our community.

Our Commitment to Innovation and Community

At Proceed Innovative, we believe that innovation thrives when communities come together to share knowledge and create opportunities. Events like the Global Leadership Summit reinforce the importance of connections not just in business, but in leadership and growth.

We’re proud to be part of Schaumburg’s thriving business community and look forward to continuing to support local organizations through partnership, leadership, and innovation.

About Proceed Innovative

Based in Schaumburg, IL, Proceed Innovative is a results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Google Ads, and lead generation. We help businesses of all sizes increase visibility, attract qualified leads, and achieve measurable growth through data-backed strategies.

Learn more at www.proceedinnovative.com

.