Brian Solis: digital futurist, nine-time bestselling author, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, and one of the most influential voices shaping the future of business, leadership, and innovation. 
 
Brian’s superpower is translating complex trends—AI, automation, digital behavior, new consumer expectations—into accessible, energizing insights that help leaders reimagine what’s possible. His thought leadership consistently appears in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, CIO, Worth, and more.

Brian embodies exactly what REALM members, partners, and leadership teams need now:

• A human-centric approach to innovation.
• A strategic mindset for navigating consolidation, consumer shifts, and AI acceleration.
• A blueprint and style-guide of client experiences for leading in a world where the advisor—not the brokerage—is the differentiator.

Julie Faupel is the Founder and CEO of REALM, a global membership for top real estate professionals. REALM involvement is by invitation only and the services offered feature a patented technology platform that enriches client data and improves the overall real estate experience for agents and their clients. Prior to the launch of REALM, Julie co-founded Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates which is the largest Real Estate Company in the Teton Region and the 2011 and 2014 recipient of the coveted Christie’s International Real Estate Global Affiliate of the Year award. In addition to being a Principal of JHRE Associates, Julie is a Partner in the Teton region’s most successful real estate team.

Prior to her real estate success, Julie has 12 years of management and consulting experience for luxury hotels and small businesses. Julie has served on the Jackson Hole Community Foundation Board for the last 8-years, she is the former Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, has served on the Christie’s International Real Estate Global Advisory Board and she is a member of the Young Presidents Organization, Global One Chapter. Julie and her husband are avid supporters of entrepreneurship as trustees of the Silicon Couloir and independent investors in a number of start-up ventures. They are dedicated community contributors through numerous organizations including Co-Challengers of Old Bill’s Fun Run, Rungius Members of the National Museum of Wildlife Art, and Sponsors for the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts.

In her spare time, you will find Julie skiing, hiking, biking, paddle-boarding and enjoying Jackson’s active lifestyle with her husband and their dogs.

Asha Saxena is a compelling AI thought leader and speaker who empowers organizations to strategically adopt and practically apply AI, navigating its complexities to achieve tangible business results.

Her insights blend practical implementation with future-oriented thinking, resonating with global executives and bridging the gap between AI’s technical potential and business needs.

A visionary leader in the real estate industry for more than 20 years, Mark McLaughlin’s success is founded in collaboration, early adoption of technology applications, open communication and a keen emphasis on fact-based decisions. He has been highly effective in building dynamic organizations and developing successful business partnerships by establishing clear, measurable objectives for his team and clients. McLaughlin personally directs key strategic initiatives with intense passion and draws on various experiences to achieve elite performance.

By the time Compass had acquired Pacific Union in 2018, McLaughlin had grown the San Francisco-based brokerage’s sales volume from $2.2 billion in 2009 to more than $14 billion, ranking as the 5th-largest residential real estate brokerage in the US. At mid-year 2020 the business was on pace for $20 billion in sales volume in 2021.

This unprecedented growth is the result of McLaughlin’s 4 core strategic competencies: 1) a quantitative vision for fiscal success, 2) an entrepreneurial, performance-based mindset, 3) an innovative use of technology and 4) an unwavering commitment to deliver exceptional client services and shareholder results.

McLaughlin has been at the forefront of industry innovations by enabling his real estate professionals to have a voice in which marketing and educational programs allow them to best serve their clients and grow their businesses. These initiatives have shaped his companies’ service offerings and put cutting edge tools in the hands of every team member to better serve their clientele. McLaughlin was named San Francisco Business Times top CEO in 2017, was honored as RISMedia CEO of the year in 2013 and has been consistently recognized by Inman News and the T3 Swanepoel rankings as one of the top 10 most influential industry executives. Under his leadership, Pacific Union International was named Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate of the Year, in 2013, and Top Real Estate firm in the world by the International Properties Awards in London in 2018.

Tony Giordano is a multi-industry entrepreneur, business strategist, and internationally recognized speaker. He is the President and CEO of Giordano Industries, overseeing a portfolio of companies that span luxury real estate, consulting, marketing, and global business development.

Tony is the founder of The Opulent Agency, a global luxury real estate advertising and relocation firm; RISE Mastery & Consulting, a national consulting and education company serving top-performing sales professionals; Modern Real Estate, a Southern California luxury boutique brokerage; and Azimuth Luxury Real Estate in Los Cabos, Mexico. He also leads Giordano Global, his international speaking and PR platform.

A frequent media contributor and industry voice, Tony has appeared on Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Listing and has been featured on CNBC, in Forbes, and on Bloomberg.

He is the bestselling author of The Social Agent and speaks globally on topics including entrepreneurship, luxury real estate, branding, marketing innovation, leadership, and business growth. His work has helped facilitate more than $17 billion in real estate sales across 37 countries since 2010.

Known for blending practical business systems with high-energy leadership training, Tony focuses on helping professionals scale their businesses while developing the mental strength and discipline required for long-term success. His mission is to empower others to reach higher levels of performance, build lasting impact, and create meaningful growth in both business and life.

Moira Boyle is a Senior Director and Head of Global Luxury with Altrata and a graduate of the University of Virginia. With over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, her specialty is collaborating with clients to create custom data centric solutions.

Laura Monroe is a respected voice in the real estate industry—an executive, entrepreneur, and community builder whose work has influenced the evolution of luxury real estate for more than two decades. With a focus on brand innovation, human connection, and strategic leadership, she has helped shape platforms and networks that continue to define the industry.

As Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at REALM Global, Laura guides one of the world’s premier luxury real estate collectives. Her role brings together top advisors, global developers, and leaders in wealth management through a thoughtful mix of technology, market intelligence, and curated experiences—all aligned around a shared commitment to service and excellence.

Laura began her career by founding one of the first virtual assistant firms in real estate, later joining Inman in a senior leadership role. There, she led the company’s digital presence and helped scale and grow its professional community to over 400,000 subscribers and event participants. Her work contributed to a more modern, inclusive approach to brand-building in the industry—centered on structured community strategies for optimized network effects, collaboration, influence, and storytelling.

A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Laura is known for blending emotional intelligence with strategic clarity. Recognized as an Inman Influencer and Swanepoel 200 Social Influencer, she’s also had the privilege of volunteering as an NAR REACH Mentor.

Paul Benson, co-founder and CEO of Engel & Völkers Gestalt Group, operates 55 offices across Utah, California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Washington, and Idaho. He represents the most exclusive real estate and works with some of the most well-known clients in the world. With his extensive reach in global marketing and local market expertise, he has built the ultimate cross-marketing platform to showcase exceptional homes to the clients who will appreciate them the most. 

Paul has been regularly ranked the #1 agent in Utah for sales volume, and total career sales of over 3,000 transactions, and $2.8 billion in closed sales. Within the past 6 years, he has been regularly ranked the #1 agent worldwide among the entire Engel & Völkers Network. Through these accomplishments, Paul has built relationships with hundreds of top agents around the world, creating an invaluable network for his clients.

After growing up in Vermont, Paul has called Park City home since 2004 and enjoys every season. He is an outdoor enthusiast who loves to cycle, mountain bike, fly fish, ski, and sail. You may also find him eating at the best restaurants and enjoying an amazing new bottle of wine. Paul has four kids and lives with his wife in the year-round Promontory Club.