Talk Title: The Shove Move: How values – not appearances – define progress

What if what looks like a step backward… is actually the move that propels us forward? In this inspiring talk, tech founder, CEO, and rail industry leader Katie Mednick shares how real progress isn’t about appearances – it’s about where we put the power. Drawing from her experience building software in a legacy industry, she reframes failure, risk, and leadership through the lens of railroad wisdom. With vivid storytelling and sharp insight, Katie shows how values – not fear – define true authority, and why the long game of trust is the only track worth laying.

Favorite Quote: “We do not think ourselves into new ways of living, we live ourselves into new ways of thinking” – Richard Rohr