The new ethical
economy is coming.
Will you be ready?
What is BEAKN?
BEAKN is a principled business network and modern education platform for entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals seeking to build ethical, enduring companies. We connect values-driven leaders with the tools, knowledge, and community to lead with clarity and integrity.
BEAKN is a principled business network and modern education platform for entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals seeking to build ethical, enduring companies. We connect values-driven leaders with the tools, knowledge, and community to lead with clarity and integrity.
Why Us / Why Now
For over 2 decades, our systems have been hijacked by bad apples,
questionable conduct, misuse of authority and unethical behaviors. These
virtue vigilantes have produced a negative corporate culture in which rogue
employees thrive.
Faced with these corporate crises, the best leaders are now recognizing that
they can no longer adhere to the outdated practice of anything goes "just
don't break the law." Because now, in addition to traditional ethics and
compliance, they are being confronted with a slew of issues from
technological advancement to environmental concerns and societal shifts
that are unfamiliar and unsettling.
For over 2 decades, our systems have been hijacked by bad apples, questionable conduct, misuse of authority and unethical behaviors. These virtue vigilantes have produced a negative corporate culture in which rogue employees thrive.
Faced with these corporate crises, the best leaders are now recognizing that they can no longer adhere to the outdated practice of anything goes "jus don't break the law." Because now, in addition to traditional ethics and compliance, they are being confronted with a slew of issues from technological advancement to environmental concerns and societal shifts that are unfamiliar and unsettling.
Leaders today are becoming
more visible. More vulnerable.
More accountable not just for
their earnings but for the
well-being of their teams and
relationships.
Leaders today are becoming more visible. More vulnerable. More accountable not just for their earnings but for the well-being of their teams and relationships.
They are not just dealing with shareholders. But with multiple stakeholders.
Employees. Customers. Partners. Each with distinct and complex interests.
And louder voices. The diversity and complexity are both challenging. And
exciting. An opportunity for transformation. Reinvigoration. And reinvention.
Organizations now - as never before - need the guidance to navigate these
shifting sands so they are ever-ready to make principled decisions that look
out for society, stakeholders, the marketplace and themselves. And look
ahead to the future. That's where BEAKN comes in.
They are not just dealing with shareholders. But with multiple stakeholders. Employees. Customers. Partners. Each with distinct and complex interests. And louder voices. The diversity and complexity are both challenging. And exciting. An opportunity for transformation. Reinvigoration. And reinvention.
Organizations now - as never before - need the guidance to navigate these shifting sands so they are ever-ready to make principled decisions that look out for society, stakeholders, the marketplace and themselves. And look ahead to the future. That's where BEAKN comes in.
Our mission and credo is to enlighten business leaders and act as a beacon to illuminate an ethical path of sustained success and growth through an ever-changing, tumultuous environment. With our credo, we strive to:
What Makes BEAKN Different?
Most business platforms focus on growth at all costs. Beakn is different. We help leaders grow what matters—culture, purpose, relationships, and long-term success—through practical tools and real conversations rooted in values.
We don’t sell shortcuts. We guide builders.
Our Mission: Lead with Principles
At BEAKN, we believe what you build is shaped by what you believe.
Our credo guides everything: we aim to grow businesses that are good for people, for customers, and for the world.
We’re here to help you stay aligned—so your business reflects your values, not just your ambition.
Our mission and credo is to enlighten business leaders and act as a beacon to illuminate an ethical path of sustained success and growth through an ever-changing, tumultuous environment. With our credo, we strive to:
Who We Serve
Beakn is built for:
Business owners and executives who want to scale with intention
Founders building purpose-driven brands
Professionals seeking clarity, connection, and meaningful leadership
Teams navigating complexity while staying aligned to core values
Whether you’re just starting or 20 years in, we help leaders recalibrate and move forward, grounded in what matters most.
Our mission and credo is to enlighten business leaders and act as a beacon to illuminate an ethical path of sustained success and growth through an ever-changing, tumultuous environment. With our credo, we strive to:
Based in Florida — Serving Leaders Everywhere
BEAKN is headquartered in Florida and supports leaders across the U.S. and globally. Our network spans industries, but our approach is universal: we champion leadership that’s principled, clear, and sustainable.
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Meet Our Founders
Dan Vega
Dan has coached everyone from celebrities to some of the top companies found in Forbes Magazine. He specializes in helping existing companies maximize their profits while reducing their costs and overhead.
Although Dan is recognized as one of the top motivational speakers today, he does not claim to be a self-help coach or the next great motivational guru. He recognizes the need for self-improvement and positive thinking; however, believes that motivation alone will not achieve financial success. His belief is that any business problem and most life problems can be solved through proper math and hard variables.
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Cynthia Davis
Cynthia Davis’ reputation for delivering consistently outstanding results landed her in the highest echelons of leadership and responsibility at highly-respected organizations including General Electric, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Bausch & Lomb.
Cynthia’s gift of simplifying the complex and her unique approach to achieving results continue to yield undeniable and lasting success. She combines her deep knowledge and reverence for business with a quarter-century of executive leadership to exude gravitas and sway any doubters in the room. Her calm demeanor and aptitude for solving onerous problems on-the-fly make her a welcome presence in any presentation or high-stakes meeting.
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Chase Barfield
Chase has been a successful entrepreneur for more than two decades and has founded and invested in multiple ventures in the Tech, Energy, and Health & Wellness space.
Chase’s guidance and mentorship has led many to financial freedom resulting in the direct impact of thousands. He continues to consult, co-create, and develop new ventures and patented data protection technology. Chase is well known in the business world for his unique networking abilities and is often the key person for connecting individuals and organizations with celebrities, industry specialists, other investors, high- level business leaders and other entities of value.
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Ian Norris
With extensive experience in high-stakes, high-responsibility environments, Ian exemplifies a balanced approach to leadership, blending technical expertise with empathy and steadfast ethical principles.
His career has been shaped by roles where trust, accountability, and ethical decision-making were paramount—spanning corporate aviation and airline engineering. From navigating turbulent weather to ensuring safety across diverse teams, Ian’s resilience and careful judgment have been essential assets. Invited to BEAKN for his unwavering dedication to ethics and service, Ian strives to cultivate a culture of trust, integrity, and emotional intelligence within the organization. Grounded in honesty, fairness, and compassion, he seeks to empower others to pursue business with purpose and ethical clarity.
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Meet Our Hub Leaders
Ethan Barfield
Managing Partner at Grayback Productions
Hub Leader - Resource & Knowledge Hub
Ethan Barfield is a digital strategist and entrepreneur at the intersection of technology, content, and growth. As ManagingPartner at Grayback Productions, he helps brands navigate the evolving digital landscape with creative systems and performance marketing.
A founding member of BEAKN, Ethan leads the Resource & Knowledge Hub, focused on equipping leaders and teams with the tools, insights, and networks they need to scale with precision and integrity. His work centers on building ecosystems that unlock innovation before the rest of the world catches on.
Trevor Barfield
Creative Strategist | Partner | Investor | Adventurer |
Hub Leader - Resource & Knowledge Hub
Trevor Barfield is a systems builder and creative strategist with a passion for designing what doesn9t yet exist. As Co-Founder
of Grayback Productions, he9s launched platforms like Get NOTICED, ME Suite, and GrayBOTs, each built to help people rise
from obscurity with clarity and impact.
At BEAKN, Trevor co-leads the Resource & Knowledge Hub, where he empowers others to grow with confidence, momentum,
and ethics intact. Fueled by exploration and driven by design, Trevor believes in drawing the map rather than following one
Ethan Barfield
Managing Partner at Grayback Productions
Hub Leader - Resource & Knowledge Hub
Ethan Barfield is a digital strategist and entrepreneur at the intersection of technology, content, and growth. As ManagingPartner at Grayback Productions, he helps brands navigate the evolving digital landscape with creative systems and performance marketing.
A founding member of BEAKN, Ethan leads the Resource & Knowledge Hub, focused on equipping leaders and teams with the tools, insights, and networks they need to scale with precision and integrity. His work centers on building ecosystems that unlock innovation before the rest of the world catches on.
Trevor Barfield
Creative Strategist | Partner | Investor | Adventurer |
Hub Leader - Resource & Knowledge Hub
Trevor Barfield is a systems builder and creative strategist with a passion for designing what doesn9t yet exist. As Co-Founder of Grayback Productions, he9s launched platforms like Get NOTICED, ME Suite, and GrayBOTs, each built to help people rise from obscurity with clarity and impact.
At BEAKN, Trevor co-leads the Resource & Knowledge Hub, where he empowers others to grow with confidence, momentum, and ethics intact. Fueled by exploration and driven by design, Trevor believes in drawing the map rather than following one
Jeff Wagner
Hub Leader - Ethical Culture
Jeff Wagner is a systems architect working at the intersection of physical infrastructure, digital sovereignty, and high-stakes decision logic. He leads a multi-million dollar Bitcoin mining operation in Texas and founded Sageframe.ai, a strategic decision framework for rational, leverage-driven leadership.
Jeff and his wife Siv co-lead the Ethical Culture Hub at BEAKN, where they guide founders in building trust, alignment, and legacy through principled leadership. His mission: to equip others with the tools to own4not rent4their future.
Siv Wagner
Hub Leader - Ethical Culture
Siv Wagner is a relational strategist and design thinker focused on environments that foster clarity, growth, and ethical culture. With a background in bespoke landscape design, she now applies systems thinking to life architecture, aligning people, principles, and opportunities.
Siv co-leads the Ethical Culture Hub at BEAKN with her husband Jeff, where they help individuals and organizations build trust-based systems for sustainable growth. She thrives at the edge of connection and strategy, matching people to the right insight at the right time.
Derek Cozzens
Fractional CFO & Operations Advisor | Finance Partner to PE / VC-backed, Public & Private Companies
Hub Leader - Ethical Wealth
Derek Cozzens is a financial strategist and operational partner for fast-growing companies navigating complex inflection points. With two decades of experience across shop floors and boardrooms, he specializes in building the finance systems, controls, and clarity that industrial leaders need to scale with confidence.
At BEAKN, Derek leads the Ethical Wealth Hub, supporting founders with grounded insights, scalable models, and long-view thinking.
Based in Boulder and globally active, he brings calm precision and strategic depth to every mission.