Rich Bulger is a sustainability leader and infopreneur with deep expertise in eco-friendly product transfer strategies. After starting his career in the US Army, Rich brought his disciplined leadership to Verizon, where he launched the company’s first store trade-in program, generating $1.6 billion annually in used handset sales. At Cisco, he led global reverse logistics, earning Gartner’s Top Supply Chain award.

As CEO of RecirQ, Rich drove revenue growth from $27M to $116M in just five years. He also holds a master’s degree in Reverse Logistics and served on the advisory board of the Reverse Logistics Association.

When he’s not transforming businesses, Rich enjoys family life with his wife, Naomi, and their two kids, Riley and Bryce, who he proudly says are smarter and better looking than him.

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Founder of Circular Economy Consultants, has built a reputation as a trailblazer in circularity and sustainability, with a career that includes 19 years at Cisco, where she developed and implemented multi-million-dollar circular practices that redefined business value and environmental stewardship. With a passion for creating scalable solutions, Victoria combines strategic vision with hands-on experience to help businesses unlock the full potential of the circular economy.

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Peter C. Evans is a globally recognized expert on digital platforms and corporate strategy with over 20 years of experience in the field. He is Senior Advisor at Capital Growth Partners and co-founder of the Circular Fractional Network. He supports clients around the world navigate the evolving landscape of e-commerce and digital marketplaces with a recent focus on circular platforms. A prolific writer, Evans regularly contributes to publications like Forbes and Circular., sharing his expertise on platform strategy, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. Evans holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he also co-chairs the MIT Platform Strategy Summit.

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Damian Polak is an entrepreneur based in Chicago, IL, with a passion for reverse logistics and content creation. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and possesses a strong aptitude for operations. Damian is dedicated to promoting circularity in the industry through innovative and efficient solutions. Beyond his professional pursuits, Damian is an avid traveler. Having explored 30 countries before the age of 30, he believes every journey offers fresh perspectives that enrich his understanding of global dynamics, ultimately enhancing his approach to reverse logistics.

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