Stewart Butterfield is a Canadian entrepreneur and billionaire businessman who is best known for co-founded Flickr, which is a photo-sharing website, and for founding Slack, which is a team instant-messaging application communication tool. Butterfield has earned his B.A. in Philosophy from University of Victoria and went on to earn his Master of Philosophy from University of Cambridge. Butterfield started his... read full bio
Ben Silbermann is an American billionaire Internet entrepreneur who is best known for being the co-founder and CEO of Pinterest, a visual discovery engine and application that lets it’s users organize and post things such as imagines, links, and recipes. Silbermann has earned his degree in political science from Yale College. He began his career as a consultant for CEB,... read full bio
Brian Chesky is an American billionaire technology entrepreneur who is CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, which is a peer-to-peer lodging service which offers places to stay all over the world. Chesky was interested in art at a young age and later in life he found a passion for design and landscape architecture. Chesky has earned his B.A. in Industrial Design... read full bio
John Collison is an Irish entrepreneur who is best known for co-founding Stripe alongside his brother, Patrick Collison. Stripe is a technology company that allows businesses as well as individuals the opportunity to make and receive payments over the Internet. After the brothers co-founded Stripe, they received backing from Sequoia Capital and from people such as Elon Musk, Peter Thiel,... read full bio
Jim Yong Kim is a Korean-American physician and anthropologist who is currently the Vice Chairman and Partner of Global Infrastructure Partners. Kim has previously served as the 17th President of Dartmouth College and has also previously served as the 12th President of the World Bank Group. Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, and him and his family immigrated to... read full bio
Jimmy Choo is a Malaysian fashion designer of Chinese descent who is best known for being the co-founder of Jimmy Choo Ltd., which is known for making handmade women’s shoes. Choo was born in Penang, Malaysia, into a family of shoemakers. While growing up, Choo’s father taught him how to make shoes by hand and by the time Choo was... read full bio
Michael Kors is an American fashion designer who is best known for his self-titled fashion brand which sells accessories, watches, jewelry, footwear, perfumes, and more. Kors was born in Long Island, New York, and he found his love for fashion at a young age and by the time he was five, Kors had redesigned his mother’s wedding dress for her... read full bio
Grant Cardone's transformation from a troubled past to a major figure in sales training and real estate is nothing short of extraordinary. Cardone emerged from a recovery center at the age of twenty-five, having suffered a severe drug addiction. He set out on a path of self-improvement and achievement, determined to change his life. Cardone became a millionaire within five years... read full bio
Mark Bertolini was previously the CEO of Aetna, a venture that showed just how good leadership can inspired employees to reach a higher level of customer service. Under his leadership, his employees delivered a 629% shareholder return over the course of eight years. As a leader, he is known for driving competitiveness that leads to massive success. In fact, he’s... read full bio
Dan Price is an American business executive and entrepreneur. He founded Gravity Payments, a credit card processing business, which is based in Seattle, Washington, and serves as both its CEO and founder. He received the 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year award from Entrepreneur Magazine in 2013. Price made headlines around the country in 2015 when he revealed his intention to... read full bio
AppSumo was established by Noah Kagan, a well-known entrepreneur who contributes articles on marketing to the website OkDork.com. AppSumo offers free tools and content that may be used to increase traffic to a website. Additionally, he established Gambit, which is a payments engine for online games. Noah is the author of How I Lost 170 Million Dollars and was employee... read full bio
Cristina Alesci is a prominent journalist and correspondent who is best known for her coverage of business news and financial markets. She is currently a correspondent for CNN Business, where she reports on a range of topics including the global economy, financial regulations, and the technology industry. Alesci's career in journalism began in print media, where she worked as a reporter... read full bio
Don Barden is an accomplished economist and business expert based in Atlanta, Georgia. With an MBA in Global Technology Management and International Business, as well as a BBA in Economics and Finance, Don has spent his career exploring the intricate workings of the world's financial systems. He is currently in the final stages of completing his Ph.D. in Finance, with... read full bio
Snowflake's chairman and CEO is Frank Slootman. In the business of enterprise software, Frank has over 25 years of experience as an executive and entrepreneur. As CEO and President of ServiceNow, Mr. Slootman increased the company's sales from about $100M via an IPO to $1.4B. Previous to that, Frank was the Chief Executive Officer and President of Data Domain Corporation/Data... read full bio
Brian Weiner is a tech entrepreneur and the CEO/Chairman of the Illusion Factory, a leading digital marketing agency that helps brands create engaging and immersive experiences for their customers. Recently, he hopped on a ZOOM call with Heather Blair, President of Cinema Esports Alliance Co., to discuss the intersection of cinemas, gaming, and tech innovations that can improve the experience... read full bio
Stephen Thorpey is a renowned global partnership and brand strategist who brings a fresh perspective to the Web3, Metaverse and NFT communities. With an illustrious 18-year career, he has a proven track record of growing businesses by creating and delivering outstanding brand experiences. Stephen has worked with an impressive roster of clients including McDonald’s, JetBlue, Delta, Amex, Pfizer, Puma, Marc... read full bio
Ryan is a leading entrepreneur and technology enthusiast with a diverse portfolio of successful projects under his belt. He is the CEO of DeSo (Decentralized Society) Syndicate, Chief Growth Officer of eSskillz Games, and Business Development/Management expert of TCG.WORLD. From an early age, Ryan has been drawn to the world of technology, including blockchain, Web3, renewable energies, and information technology. His... read full bio
Diana Cabrices is a seasoned professional in the wealthtech industry, known for her expertise in maximizing the enterprise value of startup wealthtech companies. With a passion for making the lives of financial advisors easier, Diana has represented brands with solutions spanning the advisor tech gamut, including marketing, branding, recruiting, succession planning, small business benefits, and more. Diana's wealthtech journey has seen... read full bio
Graham Turner is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader, with a successful track record of building and growing companies in the digital marketing space. He is currently serving as the President of Snappy Kraken, a leading provider of marketing automation technology for financial advisors. Turner has over two decades of experience in the technology and digital marketing industries, having founded and... read full bio
Shelley Simone is a seasoned entrepreneur and e-commerce expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She is the CEO and founder of ScaleForEtail, a company that provides businesses with the tools and strategies they need to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of e-commerce. Shelley's expertise in e-commerce comes from her experience as a successful online retailer. She... read full bio
