Like a TED Talk, ZED Talks are short, powerful presentations focused on sharing ideas on a wide range of topics. Each talk will be timed and no more than 18 minutes with an opportunity for question and answer.
Kehr Union Hideaway, Room 231 Thursday, November 6, 2025, 2:00 pm ZED TALKS
Moderated by Nate Conroy, Director of Alumni & Employer Engagement, Commonwealth University
Gilberto “Tito” Machado CEO and President, DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating)
No Permission Needed
From feeling out of place in rooms full of Ivy Leaguers to building a company backed by the biggest names in sports, Tito Machado shares his journey of betting on himself when no one else would. This talk is about belief, execution, and realizing that you don’t need permission to build something extraordinary. Gilberto “Tito” Machado is the 32-year-old CEO and President of DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating).
Carol Fastrich Aranos Director of Marketing, 425 Consulting Group LLC
Bouncing Forward: Building Resilience Before You Need It Leveraging 30+years of experience specializing in strategic marketing, branding and communications, Carol Fastrich Aranos is responsible for developing, deploying and managing all aspects of marketing including strategic direction and
the day-to-day tactics for 425 Consulting. Driven by her Grandmother’s philosophy on success – work hard, tell the truth and never ever quit, Carol will share her talk on resilience.
Honoring 15 Years of Excellence: Past, Present and Future
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