Leadership Panel Discussion & Executive Networking

Experience

The Power of Human Connection:

 

Growth, Trust & Brand Loyalty in the AI Era

Felicia Rubenstein

Chief Collaborator
HAVYN Coworking

About Felicia

Felicia Rubinstein is an innovator and entrepreneur focused on transforming how people work and connect. She began her career as an engineer at GE and Apple, where she helped pioneer one of Apple’s first job share programs, reimagining flexibility in the workplace. She later founded Maven Marketing and 341 Studios, a branding agency and early virtual workspace that inspired her most impactful venture, HAYVN. Founded in Darien, CT, HAYVN is a women-centered coworking community designed to help professionals, founders, and leaders connect, create, and thrive. With a second location now open in Greenwich, Felicia continues expanding HAYVN’s mission of building inclusive, empowering spaces rooted in collaboration, innovation, and community. Through every chapter of her career, Felicia has championed entrepreneurship, workplace evolution, and opportunities for others to grow.

Chris Geotes

Partner, Business & Corporate Group
Martin LLP

About Chris

Chris Geotes is a Partner in the Business and Corporate practice group at Martin LLP. His corporate practice focuses on the representation of companies in three general categories – mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, and outside general counsel services. Many of Chris’s corporate clients are financial, technology and manufacturing companies. Chris represents M&A clients on both the buy and sell side, and his equity finance experience touches every phase of financing, from seed money and angel investing through venture capital, private equity and institutional investment. Chris was also selected as a 2026 Fairfield County 40-Under-40 Honoree following a nomination by one of Chris’s pro-bono clients.

Alison Hamilton

SVP, Financial Planner
Carnegie Investment Counsel

About Alison

Alie Hamilton, CFP®, CDFA®, CTFA, is a Senior Vice President and Financial Planner at Carnegie Investment Counsel, committed to helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through personalized, comprehensive financial planning. She specializes in retirement planning, cash flow analysis, tax optimization, and charitable giving, and is known for providing clear, actionable advice that helps clients make confident decisions. With over 30 years of experience in wealth management, Alie previously spent 17 years as a Senior Vice President at Bessemer Trust, advising high-net-worth families. She especially enjoys working with women. She especially enjoys working with women, including those navigating divorce. Originally from Scotland, Alie holds an M.A. from the University of Edinburgh and an MBA from The University of Connecticut.

Linda Albright

Founder
Albright AI Agency & Women Run AI

About Linda

A Certified AI Consultant, Linda Albright is the founder of the Albright AI Agency as well as Women Run AI, a community helping women lead in the age of AI. After 25 years scaling tech companies across Web 1, Web 2, Web 3, and now AI, she’s committed to ensuring that feminine wisdom, leadership, and intuition shape what comes next. Linda leads free virtual events (AI & Wine for Women, AI Lunch & Learns), a flagship 6-week training program (The AI Lab for Women), and co-leads the AI Collective - Hartford Chapter, a global nonprofit advancing AI education. She’s collaborated with UConn’s School of Business for AI Days Hartford (April 2026), serves on the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls, and is Co-Chair of the Senior Executive Women’s Network.

Overview

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, Aurum identified an opportunity to bring together business leaders from diverse sectors to explore a timely question: How can organizations embrace AI while preserving the human connection that drives trust, growth, and long-term success?

Hosted as part of Connecticut Tech Week, this intimate executive breakfast panel brought together senior leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals for a thought-provoking discussion and meaningful networking experience.

The Challenge

Many conversations around AI focus heavily on technology and automation. Aurum sought to create an environment where leaders could explore the opportunities presented by AI while also discussing the importance of trust, judgment, community, and authentic human relationships in business.

The objective was to deliver a high-quality event experience that fostered engagement, encouraged dialogue, and created valuable connections among attendees.

Our Approach

Aurum managed the event from concept through execution, including:

  • Event strategy and program development
  • Speaker sourcing and panel curation
  • Venue partnership and stakeholder coordination
  • Event branding and marketing
  • Registration management
  • Audience engagement strategy
  • Day-of logistics and event execution
  • Moderator preparation and panel facilitation
  • Post-event communications and follow-up

The panel featured leaders from business, legal, financial services, coworking, and AI innovation, providing attendees with diverse perspectives on one of today's most important business topics.

The Experience

The morning began with executive networking over breakfast, followed by a moderated discussion exploring:

  • Human connection in the age of AI
  • Building trust and brand loyalty
  • Community and relationship-driven growth
  • Leadership and decision-making
  • Technology adoption and organizational culture

The intimate format encouraged active audience participation and meaningful dialogue both during and after the panel discussion.

Results

  • Featured as part of Connecticut Tech Week
  • Strong attendee engagement and audience participation
  • Positive feedback from attendees and panelists
  • New business and community connections formed
  • Expanded visibility for participating organizations
  • Established Aurum as a convener of meaningful leadership conversations

Panelist Feedback

"Being part of this panel was truly special. Aurum Inc. curated an outstanding group of leaders and created a space for the kind of honest, meaningful conversation that stays with you."

"One of the best Connecticut Tech Week events. Powerful dialogue, beautiful environment, great connections."

Attendee Feedback

"I had the opportunity to attend an event hosted and facilitated by Aurum Inc. They assembled a great group of panelists who spoke on topics very relevant in today's world. I highly recommend Aurum Inc. and will use them for future events."

"Aurum Inc. created a wonderful event, combining an AI expert with other professionals who either already, or will need to incorporate AI into their careers. It was an entertaining, informative, and welcoming, not intimidating, AI focused event. They a great job!"

"From planning through execution, every detail was thoughtfully handled. The Aurum Inc. team put together a first-class event that encouraged meaningful conversation, collaboration, and genuine connection. I thoroughly enjoyed being part of it and appreciated the opportunity to contribute to such a well-run and engaging discussion."

"From planning and communication to execution, every detail was thoughtfully managed. Team Aurum Inc. delivered a first-class experience that fostered learning, collaboration, and genuine connection"

Services Provided

Event Strategy • Speaker Management • Executive Networking Events • Leadership Panels • Venue Coordination • Registration Management • Event Marketing • Moderator Support • On- Site Event Management • Post-Event Engagement

Looking Ahead

The success of this event reinforced the value of creating spaces where technology and human connection can be discussed together. Aurum continues to partner with organizations seeking to bring people together through thoughtfully curated events that inspire conversation, collaboration, and action.

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