Speakers

Junior Asher brings over a decade of experience in the financial planning industry, with deep expertise in strategy and client acquisition. A longtime tech enthusiast, he recognized the power of AI early—becoming hooked on ChatGPT the moment it launched. While serving on the AI board at a multibillion-dollar financial firm, he helped implement tools like AI chatbots and meeting summarizers, long before they became mainstream. Driven by his passion for people, tech, and sales, Junior left the finance world to launch Ascend AI Solutions—helping businesses attract more clients using AI and cold email. Today, he works across industries including Digital Marketing, SaaS, Fintech, Pharma, Life Sciences, and Events to connect them with their ideal prospects. Junior is happily married with three daughters, loves wrestling matches with his kids, walks with his wife, and cheering on the Penrith Panthers.