Jen Groover is an American businesswoman, author, and speaker who rose to prominence in her field after co-hosting shows on QVC. The Butler Bag, which Jen invented and is known as the first compartmentalized handbag in the world, marked the beginning of her popularity. The product became a multi-million dollar brand, evolved into a complete lifestyle brand, and is now... read full bio
Hajir serves as the company's Head of Asia and the Middle East, a Senior Managing Director, and a member of the Stonepeak Executive Committee. Hajir spent nineteen years with Macquarie Capital before joining Stonepeak. As a founding member of the group that founded Macquarie's first infrastructure funds management business in Asia, Hajir joined the company in 1999 in Sydney and... read full bio
Anne Sweeney, a member of the Board of Directors for Netflix and LEGO, is widely sought after for her ability to see new possibilities for firms to acquire a competitive edge. After graduating from Harvard University with a master's in education, Anne went on to work for Nickelodeon and lead FX Networks as its chairman and CEO. She focused on... read full bio
Co-founder of Avenue Capital Group and its Chairman and CEO, r enowned financial guru Marc Lasry is also a co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA team. Together with his sister, Sonia Gardner, Lasry established Avenue Capital Group as a global alternative investment manager with a focus on distressed and undervalued debt and equity prospects in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Since... read full bio
Environmentalist and social entrepreneur Stephanie Shepherd was once the CEO of Kardashian West Brands, but since then, she's built her own platform. Stephanie's skill is using her nearly 2 million followers to use her social influence to spur international engagement. Shepherd is a co-founder of Future Earth and a board member of former vice president Al Gore's "The Climate Reality Project," "The... read full bio
Sam Barrington, a former NFL linebacker and the president of Sky Limit Crane & Rigging, has transitioned from a successful career as a pro athlete to building a corporate empire that is generating buzz. Sam was selected by the Green Bay Packers where he had a significant influence both on and off the field. His dedication to supporting his community earned him... read full bio
As a writer, formidable investor and values-driven leader, Fawn Weaver, a successful serial entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, excels at telling gripping tales. Weaver has 25 years of business expertise, having founded and served as CEO of Grant Sidney, Inc., a privately held investment company, as well as developing Uncle Nearest, Inc., the whiskey brand with the fastest growth... read full bio
Dutch-American economist Guido Imbens' research focuses on statistics and econometrics. He is the Applied Econometrics Professor of Economics at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Joshua Angrist and Imbens both received a portion of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences "for their methodological contributions to the investigation of causal linkages." Natural experiments, which can provide empirical data in situations... read full bio
Chad Easterling, a brand and marketing strategist and business partner Michael B. Jordan co-founded the culture-powered marketing firm Obsidianworks, where he serves as co-Founder and CEO. The different upbringings of Easterling and Jordan are reflected in the full-service advertising and marketing firm Obsidianworks, which focuses on brand strategy for cultural connectedness as well as digital and social impact. Obsidianworks develops and... read full bio
Michael Mignano is a businessman and technology executive who is passionate about creating products that transform the world. Michael co-founded Anchor, the largest podcasting platform in the world, after working as VP of Product at Aviary, where he helped the company's user base grow to over 100M creators before being bought by Adobe for $170M. His work on Anchor turned... read full bio
Daniel Germain, CM CQ MSM, a philanthropist who has devoted his life to aiding impoverished children, is a great visionary of social enterprise. The Breakfast Club of Canada, a nonprofit organization that supports and encourages the creation and upkeep of school breakfast programs in Canada, was founded by Germain. After growing up in a low-income area, he traveled for humanitarian... read full bio
Denise Woodard is the pioneering founder and CEO of Partake Foods, a natural food company that was motivated by her daughter's struggle with food allergies. She is also an expert on mentoring. More than 9,000 stores, including Target, Kroger and Whole Foods Market, now carry Partake's mouthwatering, allergy-friendly products. Denise is the first Black woman to openly raise more than $1... read full bio
Aliza Licht, a multi-award-winning marketer, author, podcaster and coach, has spent more than 20 years developing her skills in fashion industry marketing, communications and digital strategy. Licht is the founder and CEO of LEAVE YOUR MARK LLC, a multimedia company that emphasizes job advancement and personal branding. She was originally known as Twitter sensation DKNY PR Girl, a pioneering fashion influencer and... read full bio
Founder and CEO of The Agency, a $1 billion brokerage that has been revolutionizing the real estate industry for more than ten years, is industry disruptor Mauricio Umansky. Umansky founded The Agency with a purpose to disrupt the market by developing a distinctive culture anchored in the basic principle of collaboration. Umansky holds the distinction of selling the most properties... read full bio
Founder, CEO and self-made magnate Emma Grede is a trailblazing, highly successful CEO who is renowned for creating amazing teams and enduring companies. Good American, the first totally inclusive fashion line that honors all facets of female power, was founded with Emma as its CEO and Co-Founder. Together with Khloé Kardashian, she founded Good American and planned the biggest denim launch... read full bio
David Grutman, a well-known innovator, businessman and venture capitalist with a base in Miami, has stakes in the hospitality, technology, wellness, consumer goods and food and beverage sectors. Grutman is the founder of the prestigious Groot Hospitality, which has a number of upscale eateries, nightclubs and hotels in Miami and Miami Beach and runs them (with imminent expansion across the U.S. and internationally).... read full bio
Dan Runcie, a digital media expert and businessman, founded Trapital, a media company that serves as the hub for the hip-hop industry. Runcie shifted his analysis to concentrate on the creative strategy used by hip-hop CEOs, some of today's most successful business leaders, by drawing on his knowledge in business. Runcie and Trapital discuss, among other important topics, how hip-hop... read full bio
Mitch Roschelle, a former senior partner at PwC and the originator of their Real Estate Advisory Practice, offers perspective on the direction that business and the economy are likely to take. Due to his ability to convert broad economic trends into actionable next moves, he is frequently requested by Fox News and other media outlets for his amusing opinion. Roschelle... read full bio
Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of sweetgreen, a business with a goal to connect people to the future of real food, is Nathaniel Ru. Just three months after graduating from college, Nathaniel and his co-founders founded sweetgreen and opened their first location in Washington, D.C. Together, they are committed to achieving intimacy at scale by putting an emphasis on a... read full bio
Christina Najjar, often known as Tinx, is a digital creator, advise specialist and podcast host. She has a natural talent for spotting the current cultural trends. Known as "TikTok's Big Sister," Tinx has amassed a devoted following of people who turn to her for sensible guidance while also getting a good chuckle. Tinx has her finger on the pulse of modern... read full bio
