Speakers

Wayne Goshkarian

Wayne Goshkarian

Dylan Consulting

Wayne Goshkarian is the founder of Dylan Consulting, LLC and consultant for the Association for Entrepreneurship USA. His 46-year career spans estate and financial planning, individual impaired risk health insurance, small and large group medical both insured and self-funded. He originated and developed the worksite laptop enrollment system for both core and voluntary employees in 1994 for a large Las Vegas casino and online enrollment in 1999. He considers himself an entrepreneur more than an insurance broker and develops solutions years before they become an industry trend.

He also hosts an annual Dylan Consulting Conference at Pebble Beach that convenes industry experts in a small focus group environment. Topics include compliance, underwriting, carrier sales reps, distribution and more that gets “into the weeds” of the challenges facing the industry.

Jack Diehl

Jack Diehl

Association for Entrepreneurship USA

Jack Diehl graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering. His initial 10-year career included new factory set-up of Maverick missile seeker head assemblies and project engineering & procurement for Hughes Aircraft Missile Systems Group. After leaving Hughes, Jack developed an auto repair operation of 9 different auto repair centers. He was responsible for initial site selections, property development,business financing, staffing, quality control and other necessary aspects of owning and operating a successful small business for over 20 years. 

Originally from a rural farming community in upstate New York, Jack now lives in Tucson, AZ. His interests include domestic and international travel, motor sports and Jazz music. 

Kerry Tassopoulos, Esq.

Kerry Tassopoulos, Esq.

The Tassopoulos Law Firm

Kerry Tassopoulos is the founding member of The Tassopoulos Law Firm, PLLC. His firm was formed to provide practical advice and effectively handle the legal and regulatory challenges faced by his clients, so they can achieve their business goals. During his 35 year career as an attorney, lobbyist and business executive, Kerry has successfully designed and implemented effective legal strategies to address complex matters. 

His experience at Mary Kay Inc. as Vice President, Public Affairs; General Counsel of Jani-King International and Director of Government Affairs at Excel Communications provides an understanding of the regulatory priorities, policies and enforcement approach of state, federal and international governments. 

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University

GCU CANYON VENTURES

Located on the Opportunity Zone of West Phoenix, Arizona, GCU’s Canyon Ventures is a startup business accelerator. There unique program educates, mentors, and connects startup ventures with the right relationships and resources to flourish. College student are taking the Gig Economy by storm and see how this generation is looking at making a living much different then their parents or even grandparents.

We will have Additional Speakers on the Following Topics:

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Product Development

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Compliance

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Underwriting

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Revenue Opportunities

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Legislative

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Distribution