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BFS Events Past Speakers

 Industry leaders FROM THE BOUTIQUE FITNESS SOLUTIONS ERA WHO SHAPED OUR STAGE

During our active events years, BFS convened founders, executives, investors, operators, and strategic voices across fitness.

 This archive highlights the leaders who contributed to BFS events and helped advance conversations around growth, leadership, capital, franchising, operations, brand strategy, and business performance.

Jim Donnelly

Jim Donnelly

Founder & CEO, Humanaut

BFS Event
CEO Summit by BFS · 2023
Session
Scaling via Franchising:
Theme
Business Growth
Role
Speaker

About Jim Donnelly

Jim Donnelly is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in health optimization, branding, and marketing. As the CEO and Co-founder of Humanaut Health since May 2024, Jim focuses on enhancing longevity medicine. Previously, Jim served as CEO and Co-founder of Restore Hyper Wellness & Cryotherapy from 2015 to February 2023, targeting wellness for Americans aspiring for optimal health. Jim co-founded Kin Valley and Pursuit Group, developing family-oriented digital platforms and boutique businesses in Charlotte, NC, respectively. Additionally, Jim co-founded IgoUgo, an online travel community, and held leadership roles in marketing at Citi Group, Coca-Cola, BellSouth Telecommunications, and Kraft Foods, as well as serving as an Army Officer. Jim Donnelly holds an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Georgia and a BBA in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin. 

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About the BFS Speaker Archive

What is the BFS Past Speakers archive?

The BFS Past Speakers archive is a curated record of founders, executives, investors, operators, and industry leaders who participated in BFS events during our active events years. 

What industries are represented in the BFS speaker archive?

The BFS speaker archive primarily represents leaders from the fitness industry, including operators, franchisors, investors, technology providers, marketers, real estate experts, and business strategists who contributed to BFS events during our active events years. 

Why did BFS create this archive?

BFS created this archive to document the leaders, conversations, and business themes that shaped its event history and continue to inform its work with growth-oriented operators. 

How are featured speakers selected?

Featured speakers are selected based on their industry relevance, leadership experience, connection to BFS event themes, and contribution to operator-level conversations. 

Where can I find past BFS events?

 You can explore the broader history of BFS events through the Past BFS Events archive. 

Were these speakers part of the Boutique Fitness Summit?

 Yes. These speakers participated in events hosted by BFS, which was founded in 2018 as the Boutique Fitness Summit, operated as Boutique Fitness Solutions, and hosted its flagship event as The Summit by BFS. The organization is known today as The BFS Network. 

 The conversations have evolved.
The founder lens remains. 

BFS began by creating space for the fitness business conversations the industry was missing.

Today, that work continues through peer networks, advisory, executive training, and proprietary market intelligence for successful multi-location founders building the next stage of growth.