Brian Powers is an accomplished competitive intelligence professional and founder of two successful companies - Blue Ocean Logic, Inc. and the Competitive Intelligence Corporation. With extensive experience in data-driven strategies, Six Sigma methodologies, and Gestalt management principles, he has helped organizations across public, non-profit, and private sectors design business models that drive innovation and improve market share. Brian is a former Vice President and CI Strategist at Blue Ocean Logic and has also served as the President and Senior Partner at Hy Lo Marketing, Executive Director at Chatham Technical Institute, and Chairman of the Board of Directors at UIC Center for Urban Business.

Brian has a solid educational background, having studied Biology at Brown University and the University of Illinois Chicago. His expertise extends across several domains, including competitive intelligence, market research, strategic planning, capacity building, and social responsibility. He believes in identifying 'blue oceans' - untapped markets that offer significant opportunities for profit and growth - and has implemented models that help clients innovate products, services, customer support, and social responsibility. Brian's experience and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to improve market share and drive innovation.