MEET YOUR TEAM
We become dedicated partners to your team, meticulously aligning with your goals and interests, ensuring every decision is made with your best outcomes in mind.
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Karin Copeland
Founder & Chief Experience Officer | Speaker Consultant & Trend Forecaster
With over 25 years in industrial and program design, Karin specializes in identifying emerging voices and creating impactful programs.
Karin Copeland is a visionary leader at the intersection of design, business, and innovation. With a background in Industrial Design from the University of the Arts, Karin began her career in NYC collaborating with top firms like Citibank and Xerox, merging beauty and functionality in product and interior design.
Her creative approach to leadership took center stage as VP of Member Engagement at the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director of the Arts + Business Council, where she launched transformative programs connecting executives across sectors. She further honed her strategic expertise through executive education at Harvard Business School and Wharton.
Now, as the Founder and CEO of CreateXChange, Karin curates high-impact speaker experiences and leadership engagements for global organizations. Her work inspires innovation, drives performance, and helps industry leaders think differently. A committed community leader, she’s served on boards including the Forum of Executive Women and the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Karin’s mission: To inspire and empower others to think differently, embrace continuous learning, and harness their creative potential to shape a better future
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Gabi Rudnick
Business Development Manager | Speaker Consultant & Trend Forecaster
Gabriella brings an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep passion for storytelling to the world of events. As Business Development manager at CreateXChange, she leads with strategy, creativity, and precision—producing high-level experiences for Fortune 500 clients that are anything but ordinary.
Known for her ability to think like a designer, Gabi crafts events that do more than impress—they connect, inspire, and drive results. She works across every stage of production, from curating top-tier speakers to managing logistics, building client relationships, and ensuring that every detail aligns with the bigger picture. Her approach is rooted in design thinking and a relentless curiosity about what makes people tick, which allows her to shape events that feel personal, relevant, and powerful.
With a background in communications and a focus on innovation, Gabi has a track record of turning ideas into action—growing sales, refining internal processes, and leading teams through complex, fast-moving projects. Her favorite moments are when ideas come to life in the room: when strategy meets creativity, and people leave not just informed, but changed.
Whether she’s hosting a gathering of 1,000 or managing the moving parts behind the scenes, Gabi believes in the magic of a well-told story—and the energy of a well-run event.
Our Culture & Values
Our culture is rooted in a deep commitment to collaboration, innovation, integrity, and impact:
Collaboration: We partner closely with clients to co-create bespoke experiences that align with their goals.
Innovation: We leverage emerging trends to pioneer forward-thinking programs that push boundaries.
Integrity: We maintain authenticity in every speaker selection and event, ensuring that our programs resonate with truth.
Impact: We focus on delivering measurable, transformative outcomes that leave a lasting mark.
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What Our Clients Say
“CreateXChange secureed an impressive speaker for our event that came in under our budget. Our senior leaders were blown away by the speaker's insights and energy. It's been a while since the event, and people are still talking about it. The CreateXChange team made the whole process easy and delivered big time.”
— Fortune 500 Tech Company, San Francisco
“Working with CreateXChange is always amazing. We've collaborated with them on multiple occasions to elevate our client activations, and each time, they've exceeded our expectations. Karin, in particular, stands out as an expert in experience design and is able elevate our experiences to resonate deeply with our audience. Her ability to forecast trends has consistently put us ahead of the curve”
— Global Consulting Company, New York
“The team at CreateXChange is super collaborative and attentive. When tasked with designing workshops for our employee resource groups, they guided us through every phase of the process, not overlooking a single detail. Partnering with CreateXChange has been a strategic asset, enhancing the value we provide to our employees through these initiatives.”
— Financial Institution, Philadelphia