About MAEV Intelligence
At MAEV Intelligence, we aren’t advisors—we’re the architects of transformation. With decades of hands-on success across healthcare, federal government, neuroscience, engineering, and entrepreneurship, we’ve proven that culture isn’t a "soft" asset. It’s the profit engine your organization can’t afford to ignore.
Dr. Kara Elam
From Crisis to Clarity: Leading with Science, Strategy, and Results
With a career built on high-stakes leadership, cutting-edge neuroscience, and a deep understanding of human behavior, Kara Elam transforms how leaders lead, teams connect, and businesses thrive.
Healthcare Mastery: Kara has lived healthcare at every level—from patient care to driving organizational change—understanding firsthand how culture directly impacts retention, outcomes, and profitability.
Federal Appointment in Crisis and Recovery: As a part of the Assistant Secretary for Health’s team during COVID-19, Kara navigated high-stakes challenges, aligning teams and delivering results under immense pressure—while understanding what it takes to lead through a crisis and rebuild in recovery.
Science-Driven Solutions: With decades of neuroscience research and executive coaching experience, Kara translates human behavior into actionable strategies that inspire leaders, emotionally align teams, and drive exponential results.
When you combine science with strategy, you don’t just fix problems—you turn culture into profits. That’s Kara’s superpower.
Mike DeJong
The Entrepreneur Who Turns Complexity into Consistent Wins
For over three decades, Mike DeJong has built businesses, revitalized struggling franchises, and engineered sustainable success with precision and strategy.
Franchise Turnaround Expert: Mike has bought underperforming franchise locations, turned them around, and sold them for a profit—proving his ability to unlock value where others see failure.
Operational Mastery: As a multi-unit franchise owner with locations across the U.S., Mike knows exactly what it takes to align teams, empower leadership, and reduce closure rates to ensure profitability.
Trusted by Industry Leaders: Mike’s systems-driven approach has delivered results for businesses at every level, from emerging enterprises to Fortune 500 level corporations, improving operations, efficiency, and measurable growth.
Systems-Driven Success: With a background in mechanical engineering and an entrepreneurial mindset, Mike applies proven frameworks to streamline operations, drive efficiency, and scale businesses.
World-Class Leadership Influence: As a Platinum Partner with Tony Robbins, Mike brings elite-level strategies to every business he works with, helping organizations turn potential into results they can measure.
And when he’s not transforming businesses? Mike takes to the skies—flying helicopters any chance he gets. Because for him, precision and perspective aren’t just part of his work—they’re part of who he is.