April 26, 2024 - 110+ Companies Brian J. Esposito and Own Up! Jennifer T. Long

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Brian J. Esposito – CEO of Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. and Esposito Intellectual Enterprises LLC

Brian J. Esposito is CEO of Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. and Esposito Intellectual Enterprises LLC (EIE). Brian is a serial entrepreneur and business leader who was ranked among the world’s top 10 CEOs for 2020, 2021 and 2022 in The World CEO Rankings Awards’ by Adria Management LLC. Esposito has 20+ years of experience building companies on a global scale across 25+ unique industries. EIE, a holding company consisting of 110+ entities and 200+ joint ventures, proudly operating in over 25 cities around the world. He brings to each organization a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as a drive and passion for connecting companies with promising growth opportunities. In December 2019 and in August 2022, he was featured in The Corporate Investment Times, the next-gen investment magazine in the Middle East, and he was recognized as a ‘Top 100 In Real Estate’ in 2021, as well as being among the’ Top 100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs’ in 2022 and 2023. In August 2023, Esposito embarked on a new venture as the CEO of Diamond Lake Minerals, Inc. ($DLMI). In this role, he swiftly implemented a transformative strategy, completely overhauling the company’s direction. His leadership prowess was evident in the way he surrounded the company with industry icons as advisors. This strategic move, coupled with his innovative leadership, skyrocketed the company’s share price from a modest $0.35 to a remarkable $5.25. Concurrently, the market capitalization of Diamond Lake Minerals soared from $1 million to an astounding $184 million, a testament to Esposito’s extraordinary leadership and business acumen.
Jennifer T. Long – President of Own Up! and Author of Own Up!: How To Hold People Accountable Without All The Drama

Jennifer T. Long is a Certified Master Coach and the President of Own Up!, a leadership development company providing training and coaching for leaders and managers across various disciplines. For nearly four decades, she has worked with leaders of every stripe, from newly-minted managers to the seasoned vets of the C-suite, small companies to Fortune 500 enterprises. Beyond her coaching and training experience, Jennifer spent ten years as a theater director. The unique skills acquired in this time proved invaluable in gaining niche insights into how people work. “The lessons of the theater are the lessons of working with people, of engaging in convincing dialogue, of creating desired emotional responses, and outcomes,” she notes. Jen has two children and works all across the country but calls Denver home. Jennifer’s book offers a refreshing perspective on how to foster responsibility without drama. As a Certified Master Coach and Master Trainer with decades of experience, Long brings a wealth of insights to the table, making her an ideal guest for your show. Her book provides actionable strategies that resonate with managers and leaders seeking to navigate the intricacies of accountability effectively. Jennifer’s expertise shines through in “Own Up!,” offering readers a roadmap to navigate the complexities of accountability with confidence and poise. Her unique blend of experience in coaching, theater directing, and leadership development brings a fresh perspective to the subject.