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Taron Ragan

Founder and CEO, The Future Executives Initiative, Inc.

Taron Ragan hails from the small town of Fort Valley, Georgia. He currently serves as a Finance and Strategy Manager in Microsoft’s Cloud & AI team, where he is instrumental in driving the company’s growth in cloud and AI technologies. Before joining Microsoft, Taron was a management consultant with Deloitte, specializing in consulting for technology, media, and entertainment companies.

Taron is a frequently requested keynote speaker, passionately sharing his inspiring story of overcoming adversity, including experiences of homelessness and living in a hotel during his undergraduate years. His journey is a testament to resilience and determination.

In addition to his professional achievements, Taron is an author and the founder and CEO of The Future Executives Initiative, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to helping less fortunate students achieve high paying careers in business and providing scholarship dollars. He also serves as a board member at his alma mater, Kennesaw State University, contributing his expertise to impact the next generation of leaders.