April 2, 2025 – World Series of Poker Winner David Daneshgar and Third Culture Leader Muraly Srinarayanathas

David Daneshgar – 2008 World Series of Poker Winner and Founder of Whippy

David Daneshgar is the co-founder and CEO of Whippy, an AI-driven SaaS platform transforming how businesses communicate. Whippy’s smart voice and text agents help companies across recruiting, medical, and other industries streamline operations and engage clients more effectively. Before Whippy, David co-founded BloomNation, a SaaS platform that has driven over $1 billion in revenue for local florists. Recognized for his strategic thinking and innovative approach, David’s entrepreneurial journey includes winning the 2008 World Series of Poker, funding his first business venture. His unique path—from poker champion to tech entrepreneur—has been featured in Forbes and Bloomberg.





Muraly Srinarayanathas – Founder & Publisher of 3 magazine and Author of Between Borders, Beyond Boundaries: Strategies for Authentic Business Engagement in an Interconnected World

Muraly Srinarayanathas is author of Between Borders, Beyond Boundaries: Strategies for Authentic Business Engagement in an Interconnected World, and is a global strategist and serial entrepreneur. He is co-founder and executive chairman of 369 Global, a conglomerate involved in skills training and workforce development, media and communications, and global market facilitation. He also founded 3 Magazine, a luxury lifestyle and business publication that focuses on celebrating Canada’s growing and diverse population. Srinarayanathas has more than 25 years of experience working in international markets across North America, Europe, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.