Ivan R. Misner

Dr. Ivan Misner is the founder and chairman of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization.

He is a New York Times bestselling author with twelve books to his credit, including "Networking Like a Pro." Misner holds a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and has taught business management and social capital courses at various universities.

Recognized as a leading expert in business networking, he has been featured in major publications and media outlets.

Misner is also involved in philanthropic work through the BNI-Misner Foundation.

In addition to his professional achievements, he is an amateur magician and a black belt in karate.