SBDC Summit 2025

David Reeser is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and mentor to startup founders. David is the Founder and CEO at OpiAID, a data science company making the treatment of substance use disorder safer and more effective. OpiAID leverages machine learning on data from the electronic health records (EHR) of patients and combines it with biometric data collected from wrist-worn devices to provide timely and actionable data to clinicians, allowing for just-in-time interventions that can save a life, and improve retention in treatment.
David has been awarded Coastal Entrepreneur of the Year, recipient of an SBIR Phase I and Fast Track funding from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), graduate of the NIH I-Corps program, Mentor to John Hopkins’ I4SUD program, and has presented on stages around the world on AI and the use of wearables in healthcare.

With 38 years of leadership experience across hospital and healthcare systems, Lucretia J. Craig brings a wealth of expertise in driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and clinical innovation. Her extensive career spans executive roles in leading healthcare organizations, where she has consistently advanced patient care and optimized service lines.

Her experience includes serving as a Regional Economic Manager for Medtronic, Inc., Division Vice President for the Cardiovascular Service Line at HCA Mid-America Division, and Chief Nursing Officer at Freeman Health System. Lucretia has also held the roles of Global Strategy Leader for Cardiovascular Information Technologies at GE Healthcare and Chief Imaging Officer at Olathe Health System, Inc. Additionally, she directed operations at Medical Plaza Imaging Associates at Saint Luke’s and practiced as a registered nurse at Trinity Lutheran Hospital and other healthcare providers.

Lucretia holds a Master of Science in Management from Baker University, building on her foundational expertise as a registered nurse (RN) and certified professional coach (CPC). She is dedicated to guiding leaders and organizations in healthcare through transformative growth and sustained success.

Dr. Aderonke Akindipe, affectionately known as Dr. Ade, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, and founder of Rejuvenate Health and Wellness, a practice in Anchorage, Alaska dedicated to empowering women over 40 to achieve optimal health and vitality through personalized, integrative care. With a background that seamlessly blends healthcare and business, Dr. Ade has a proven track record of using innovative strategies and technology to transform patient engagement and wellness experiences.

As a healthcare leader with over a decade of experience, Dr. Ade specializes in pivoting businesses to meet evolving needs, leveraging technology to create meaningful patient interactions, and driving outcomes through AI-powered personalization and seamless integration into care workflows. Her expertise spans hormone optimization, weight loss, stress management, and creating corporate wellness programs tailored to empower busy professionals.

Dr. Ade has spoken at health care conferences, contributed to professional panels, and collaborated with organizations to address the unique challenges of midlife wellness, including hormonal health, energy optimization, and work-life balance. She is passionate about equipping individuals and organizations with actionable strategies to improve health outcomes and enhance overall productivity.

When she’s not leading her practice or consulting on wellness initiatives, Dr. Ade is an advocate for using technology to reimagine healthcare delivery, making wellness.

Carlos has 28+ years of experience as a business developer/owner in a variety of industries, including industrial and security printing, manufacturing, ERP software consulting, OSHA compliance training, and financial instruments consulting. For over 12 years, he has worked internationally in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Honduras, Mexico, and France.

Carlos has been responsible for developing several successful business divisions for small and mid-size companies in a variety of industries. He has a passion for helping small businesses grow by searching and exploiting hidden competitive advantages.

Carlos holds a Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on entrepreneurship from the University of Alaska Anchorage. He is bilingual in Spanish and the current president of the Anchorage Midtown Rotary Club.

As Executive Director of the Alaska SBDC, Jon Bittner oversees seven regional centers to ensure that the Alaska SBDC provides accessible, high-quality business assistance services to individuals and existing businesses. In his role, he provides program management, advocacy, and fundraising in addition to serving as the Lead Investigator for the various grant programs that are run through Alaska SBDC. He formerly served as vice president of Anchorage Economic Development Center (AEDC). Jon also served as the Deputy Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.