Speakers
COralyn Musser
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Dan & Angie Bastian
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Beth benike
Army veteran turned entrepreneur Beth (Fynbo) Benike brings a unique perspective shaped by military service across 14 countries and innovative business success. During her decade in the Army, she became the first embedded journalist deployed to a warzone in 2003, developing problem-solving skills that would prove essential in entrepreneurship.
At age 40, watching babies constantly drop items during lunch sparked an idea that revolutionized parenting solutions. Despite no product development experience, Beth created the Busy Baby Mat—the first patented placemat and tether system. She transformed this kitchen table prototype into market success in just 18 months.
Featured on Shark Tank, Busy Baby earned Inc. 5000 recognition in 2023 and 2024, with retail presence in Target and Walmart. The company now operates from a 7,000-square-foot facility with eight patented products, manufacturing in China and distributing in Korea during current trade tensions.
Beth serves on community boards, mentors entrepreneurs, and speaks on topics including mental health in entrepreneurship, drawing from her military and business experience.
