GET Phoenix Young Professionals

GET Phoenix Young Professionals is proud to recognize Fork & Dagger Hospitality as a valued corporate sponsor and one of Arizona's most innovative hospitality groups.

Led by Julian Wright, Founder & CEO, Fork & Dagger Hospitality has spent years creating memorable experiences across the Valley through a collection of unique restaurants, breweries, bars, and hospitality concepts. Their portfolio includes beloved local destinations such as Pedal Haus Brewery, Sake Haus, Tropic Thunder, Lucky's, Kahvi Coffee + Cafe, Devil's Hideaway, Idle Hands, and opening soon Carmen—each designed with its own distinctive atmosphere and personality.

GET Phoenix & Fork & Dagger Hospitality have a common mission: Creating memorable experiences that bring people together through food, drinks, and community.

Thank you to Fork & Dagger Hospitality for helping us Growing Emerging Talent across the Valley. We're grateful for their support of young professionals and their continued investment in Arizona's vibrant business and hospitality community.

🎤 PANELIST SPOTLIGHT: Cailean Bailey

How do you build a career helping companies find the right people while building high-performing teams around the world?

Join us on June 24 to hear from Cailean Bailey, former GET Phoenix President and talent acquisition leader with extensive experience in recruiting, startup growth, team building, and company culture.

Today, Cailean helps identify and recruit top talent for Radix, a fast-growing SaaS company serving the multifamily real estate industry. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations scale through strategic hiring, global recruiting, and creating exceptional candidate experiences. Before entering the corporate world, Cailean was an NCAA Division I men's soccer coach, where he developed a passion for mentorship, leadership, and helping people reach their potential.

Whether you're looking to grow your career, improve your leadership skills, learn how hiring decisions are really made, or understand what companies look for in top candidates, Cailean brings a unique perspective from both the recruiting and coaching worlds.

Come hear how community, mentorship, and professional involvement helped shape his journey—and how they can help shape yours.

📅 June 24
📍 Rose Law Group
🎟 RSVP: https://bit.ly/4xdP8lQ

🎤 PANELIST SPOTLIGHT: John Komadina

Great careers aren't built alone—and few people understand the value of relationships better than John Komadina.

Currently serving as Vice President of Sales at essentL PEO, John has spent more than a decade helping businesses grow through strategic partnerships, business development, and client relationship management. He also served as President of GET Phoenix Young Professionals, helping guide the organization through its post-pandemic transition as professionals returned to in-person networking and community engagement.

At our alumni panel, John will share lessons on relationship-building, sales, leadership, professional development, and how involvement in organizations like GET Phoenix can accelerate both personal and professional growth.

If you're looking to strengthen your network, advance your career, or become a more effective leader, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

📅 June 24
📍 Rose Law Group
🎟 RSVP: https://bit.ly/4xdP8lQ