Meet the people who make it all possible

Pat Flynn

Pat is the man who started it all. He is a family man who also happens to be the creator of SPI as well as a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, industry influencer, and startup advisor. Oh, and he’s the world’s biggest Back to the Future fan.

Matt Gartland

Matt is a servant leader whose greatest joy comes from empowering other leaders, teams, and organizations to achieve their potential through sustainable growth. Above all, he’s a father and husband who will never relinquish his Pittsburgh roots.

Jillian Benbow

Jillian was the kid who was often lost in her own imagination, which, despite her teacher's concerns, evolved into the unique skill of dreaming up creative business strategies. She is passionate about facilitating deeper human connections and helping mission-driven organizations achieve meaningful impact. In her free time, she loves taking advantage of the mountain paradise she calls home with her family.

Mandy Gove

Mandy is so grateful to have found a way to take her passion for connecting with others and make it into her career: creating connections between brands and their audiences. The most rewarding part of her career is bringing out the best in others and developing future leaders. “In a world where you can choose what kind of leader you want to be, I choose to be a servant leader who empowers others to grow and succeed.” In her free time you'll find her at the dance studio, the baseball field, the slopes or the lake.

Mindy Peters

Mindy is an ardent learner who loves to solve problems, analyze data, and is generally an enthusiastic nerd. She excels at making blanket forts for toddlers and cats, and talks about Minnesota a lot.

Sandy Mann

Sandy has a passion for the arts, with a strong background in graphic design and over 13 years of marketing experience.She enjoys the storytelling aspect of branding and sharing that message to grow a company’s audience.

She spends her free time in the Colorado outdoors with her family; skiing, hiking, camping, and going to music festivals. She loves exploring new places and teaching her daughter how to play the guitar.

David Grabowski

David is a creative producer, musician, composer, and writer with a keen ear and a passion for storytelling. He’s also a father, pilot, and experimenter with a tendency to get his hands dirty in just about anything he finds interesting. He enjoys leaving his phone in the glove compartment while exploring the backcountry.

Kristen Campbell

Kristen has 10 years of administrative and management experience, and is highly organized with a strong attention to detail. When she's not running to soccer or volleyball for her children, you'll likely find her wrapped under her favorite warm blanket sharpening her skills as a one-day-famous Cricut designer.

Ashley LaGrow

Ashley is a former public school educator who will forever love teaching and learning. She is passionate about facilitating human connection and engaging experiences for all. In her free time, Ashley loves thrift shopping and finding a good deal, exploring her ancestry, experimenting in the kitchen, and spending time in the Midwestern outdoors with her partner and dog.

David Masnato

David is a community manager, graphic designer, and board game enthusiast. He feels most in his element finding creative solutions for tricky problems and creating online spaces where people can share their work. In his free time, he loves learning new recipes, going for long walks, and catering to the needs of his enormous orange cat.

Pat Flynn

Pat is the man who started it all. He is a family man who also happens to be the creator of SPI as well as a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, industry influencer, and startup advisor. Oh, and he’s the world’s biggest Back to the Future fan.

Jess Lindgren

Jess is Pat’s right-hand gal, who handles all of his needs, great and small. She helps run Pat’s personal programs, including workshops and FlynnCon. When she’s not supporting Pat, Jess loves practicing yoga, traveling the globe, and basking in the glorious San Diego weather.