Fall 2026
Keynote
Ms. Kgil has served as our Chief Financial Officer since December 2024. Prior to joining Figure, Ms. Kgil served as the Head of Finance at Flow.life, a real estate technology company, which is a position she held from July 2023 to November 2024. From November 2018 to November 2022, Ms. Kgil was also the Chief Financial Officer of Blockchain.com, a digital asset financial technology company. Concurrently, from November 2018 to June 2023, Ms. Kgil served as the Chief Financial Officer of Blockchain Venture Fund, a digital asset investment fund. Ms. Kgil’s career began at PricewaterhouseCoopers, followed by leadership roles at a variety of financial services firms, including Fortress Investment Group and OneMain Financial. Ms. Kgil holds a bachelor’s degree in Mineral and Petroleum Engineering from Seoul National University.
Keynote
Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille is a 3x best-selling author and 4x Global Top 30 leadership speaker, ranked #3 in the world in 2026 and recognized as one of the top military speakers of 2026. He is known for his work in leadership, organizational culture, the warrior mindset, and building high-performing teams. Mike served 20 years in Special Operations, including assignments with the Joint Special Operations Command, and led combat missions during the Battles of Ramadi and Sadr City.
After military service, Mike founded Talent War Group, a leadership development and executive search firm acquired in 2024. He now serves as Chief Talent Officer at Overwatch Mission Critical, a leader in labor for the data center industry. He is the author of The Talent War, The Everyday Warrior, and Scarlett’s Big Shot, part of the Left of Bang series for young leaders. Mike also leads Everyday Warrior Nation, a leadership platform formerly featured on Sports Illustrated and Men’s Journal, where he hosts a podcast and column focused on leadership and performance. He is also the host of The Unsung of Arlington (Season 1 and 2) on FOX Nation, a series honoring fallen American heroes through powerful storytelling.
Mike is the founder of Legacy Expeditions, leading record-setting missions that honor fallen heroes. In January 2023, his team set four world records by skydiving onto all seven continents in under seven days. He also served as executive producer for the documentaries Drop Zone Everest and Triple 7, released in theaters nationwide. Mike continues to serve as an ambassador for veteran-focused nonprofits, advancing leadership through service and example.
Most importantly, he is a proud husband and father to 3 future leaders.
Keynote
Deidra (Dee) Merriwether is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of W.W. Grainger, Inc. She oversees the company’s financial activities, including controllership, treasury, financial analysis, investor relations, internal audit, tax and financial operations. She is also responsible for Grainger’s corporate strategy, analytics, real estate and the U.K. business. (Cromwell).
CEO, Focused Energy
Breakout Sessions
Thursday | 11:20 am & 3:00 pm ET
Drew’s personal mission is to help people show up as their best and authentic selves, and he is thrilled to work for a company that helps people thrive and strengthens communities. Drew’s Master’s in I/O Psychology allows him to better understand systems and the people therein. He focuses on the financial “guts” of businesses to better understand potential roadblocks that may impede a firm’s progress. Drew helps develop actionable steps that proactively strengthen firms while eliminating barriers to growth. He is honored to help provide clients with clarity and control as they build their futures.
Managing Partner & CFO,
Capstan Tax Strategies
Breakout Sessions
Thursday | 11:20 am & 3:00 pm ET
Mike is the Managing Partner and Chief Financial Officer of Capstan Tax Strategies. With over 25 years of progressive experience in management, business planning, financial analysis, financial services, capital planning, technology, and real estate, Mike is uniquely qualified to oversee all aspects of Capstan’s financial and operational strategy. Known for his sincerity, creativity, and upbeat “can-do” style, Mike’s ability to turn relationships into solutions is one of his greatest strengths.
Co-Founder, CFO & COO, Pallium
Owner, Focused Energy
Breakout Sessions
Thursday | 11:20 am & 3:00 pm ET
Drew’s mission is to help companies and their leaders to understand and manage their business from a financial and operational standpoint, using data lead recommendations and insights. He works with each client to identify and solve their unique challenges, and to align their strategic plans and vision. Drew continually assesses the limitations caused by any operational, financial, or market constraints to balance risk and return, and ensures there is clear communication and accountability across all activity.
Partner, Capstan Tax Strategies
Breakout Sessions
Thursday | 11:20 am & 3:00 pm ET
Jacob works closely with his clients – planning with them, building with them, and celebrating with them. He prides himself on creating long-term relationships – not short-term sales — and his analytical skills and financial expertise allow him to function strategically as a trusted advisor. In the last decade, Jacob has overseen thousands of R&D, Cost Segregation, and 179D Studies resulting in over $800M of tax benefit.
Jacob speaks to audiences from coast to coast, infusing his informative talks with straightforward examples and a dash of humor.