Tracy Guarino is the CEO of Guarino Advisors where she consults with companies, providing risk advisement and tracking disruptive market trends. With a distinguished background in finance and operations, Tracy's career trajectory exemplifies her expertise in technology, scaling businesses, and strategic growth. After a successful career leading her own public accounting firm, Tracy transitioned from finance to operations, becoming CEO of ForceX, Inc., a renowned Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance company developing aerospace technology. Under her leadership, ForceX witnessed remarkable expansion which led to the successful billion-dollar stock sale to a major defense corporation. Committed to fostering women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and board service, Tracy is an esteemed member of prominent organizations including the Committee of 200, Women Presidents’ Organization, and National Association of Corporate Directors. Armed with an MBA from Vanderbilt University’s Owen School of Management and a CPA designation, Tracy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every endeavor. Tracy's passion for fashion, design, and entertainment drives her advocacy for innovation and technology within the industry. With her leadership, vision, and profound consumer market insight, she stands as a vital asset in the fashion tech space. Fondly regarding fashion as her sport, Tracy stays informed of the latest trends, attends VIP events, and studies its rich history. Tracy's dedication to the industry is further exemplified by serving on the Board of Directors at Whering and in her new role as President of Whering.