Instructors

Ariana Waller

Ariana Waller is a 3X founder, full stack-software developer, tech consultant and host of the technology podcast, Women in Tech with Ariana podcast. Ariana is the owner of Wallway Technologies, a technology company that helps non-technical founders develop tech solutions through consulting and development. With a listener base in 10+ countries, Ariana was featured in Forbes for her tech podcast work in and rated Top 5 podcasts for product managers in 2020. Ariana previously served as Chief Technology Officer of Michigan's first uber eats style platform for cannabis based products and is a 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 semi-finalist for the company. Ariana has consulted 60+ startups and business owners into developing modern technology solutions to help scale their companies and develop digitally efficient business models.

Mary Liz Curtin

Mary Liz Curtin is a retail diva - a speaker, writer and consultant who co-owns the award-winning lifestyle destination store, Leon & Lulu, in Clawson, Michigan.

 
Mary Liz founded Leon & Lulu in 2006 with her husband, Stephen Scannell. Together, they took their decades of experience in retail to create a showcase of well-designed furniture and gifts at all price points. Their dog Spot greets customers at the door of their colorful store, and they always offer a warm cup of coffee. Find unique case pieces, books by local authors, jewelry made from "found" objects, and a curated greeting card selection featuring over 50 publishers . . . there's something at Leon & Lulu's to make you smile.

Sara Ittelson

Sara Ittelson is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Faire. Prior to Faire she spent four years on the Global Business Development team at Uber, working first on the ride-share business and then on Uber Eats. Prior to her time at Uber Sara led a global BD team at an Edtech startup in NYC building adaptive learning technology. Through these experiences, she is passionate about technology platforms ability to support individuals in reaching their full potential and pursuing their entrepreneurial passions. She is an alumni of the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Northwestern University, and is the mom to a fiery 3 year old daughter.

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