Laura O'Conner
Founder and CEO
The Entrepreneurs Boardroom
Real Estate Mergers & Acquisitions and Brokerage Strategist
The Entrepreneurs Boardroom
Laura O’Connor brings over 20 years of leadership experience across some of the nation’s top real estate brands and brokerages. From starting her career as an agent specializing in luxury developments to rising through the ranks to
broker-owner, she has earned her reputation as a trusted national brand leader. Laura has held executive roles including COO, CFO, President, and Vice President at renowned organizations like Christie's, Sotheby's, Better Homes and Gardens, ERA, and JPAR, as well as several independent firms.
A recognized expert in mergers, acquisitions, growth strategies, and operational excellence, Laura is a sought-after speaker and advisor. She has also been featured in top national professional rankings throughout her career.
Sajag Patel
Sajag Patel is a visionary leader and growth strategist with a proven history of driving extraordinary results for C-suite executives and entrepreneurs. With a distinguished career spanning roles as Chief Operating Officer of Keller Williams Realty International, a multi-nine-figure enterprise, and Chief Revenue Officer of Move Concierge, a multi-eight-figure business, Sajag has consistently demonstrated his expertise in scaling businesses, maximizing profitability, and creating lasting impact.
As founder of The Entrepreneurs Boardroom, Sajag is committed to empowering leaders to scale their businesses, achieve profitable exits, and build wealth while inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. His unique methodologies and unwavering dedication make him a trusted partner for those seeking to create meaningful change and enduring legacies.
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Duane Giglia
Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
Chief Marketing Officer
Duane Giglia is an accomplished senior marketing executive with a proven track record of delivering transformative business results. With deep expertise in the real estate and Proptech industries, Duane has earned a reputation for crafting and executing data-driven strategies that reverse downward trends, uncover new revenue opportunities, and enhance the overall customer experience.
Her extensive experience spans all marketing disciplines, including multi-channel campaign execution and data-driven strategy development. She has successfully led teams to optimize marketing performance, streamline operations, and achieve significant ROI. Her leadership has been instrumental in integrating marketing functions across mergers and acquisitions, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, driving brand awareness and consistency, and boosting lead generation. By developing innovative programs and responding to emerging market trends, she has consistently delivered impactful results.
Samantha Peterson
Samantha Peterson brings a wealth of legal expertise and strategic insight to her role. With extensive experience as in-house counsel for leading organizations such as Keller Williams Realty and JPMorgan Chase, she excels in navigating complex legal landscapes while supporting business objectives.
Her expertise spans a range of legal disciplines, including contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, risk management, and corporate law. Samantha has a proven track record of advising senior executives and leading teams through intricate legal challenges, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategy, while minimizing risk.
Brad Clayton
Founder and CEO
ClaytonWolf
Rob Wolf
Partner
ClaytonWolf
As a recognized expert in finance, business strategy, mergers and acquisitions, valuations, franchise sales and negotiations, sales forecasting, and trend analysis,
Brad Clayton has dedicated his entire career to helping real estate brokers and owners unlock the full value of their brokerages. His deep industry knowledge and proven experience has positioned him as a trusted advisor for real estate leaders seeking to grow, scale, and realize their business’s full potential.
Over the years, Brad has consulted with and personally visited more than 4,000 real estate firms across the United States and Canada. His impressive track record includes managing and closing over 100 M&A transactions for a distinguished roster of clients, including Sotheby’s International Realty, Coldwell Banker, Better Homes and Gardens, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, HomeSmart, Keller Williams, Century 21, ERA, RE/MAX, Realty Executives and Christie’s International Real Estate, to name a few.
Brad's unparalleled expertise and hands-on approach continue to make a significant impact in the real estate industry. His commitment to empowering brokers and owners to achieve transformative growth has earned him a reputation as one of the most trusted and results-driven advisors in the field.
Rob Wolf is an inventor and entrepreneur with a proven track record of creating, building, and selling successful companies across diverse industries, including software, digital media and real estate. Rob has also developed and marketed innovative products and has authored multiple patents that reflect his commitment to enhancing the customer experience.
Throughout his career, Rob has collaborated with some of the world’s most influential companies, including Kroger, Nielsen, Anywhere (Realogy), Procter & Gamble, DocuSign, Unilever, Microsoft, Walgreens, Disney, WPP, Omnicom, News Corp, and Sony, as well as many of the world’s the largest ad agencies.
Rob’s passion lies in understanding and elevating the customer experience. His patents are a testament to this dedication, with a recent focus on transforming the residential real estate experience through next-generation innovations. Rob is also a certified public accountant and a graduate of U.C. Berkeley.