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
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
The Harvard Business School's Lincoln Filene Professor of Business Administration is Anita Elberse. Professor Elberse's primary research goals are to comprehend what factors contribute to the success of items in the entertainment, media, sports and other creative industries as well as how businesses can efficiently manage talent and products in these fields. She is well known for her research on digital... read full bio
Galey Alix, a former finance executive at Goldman Sachs and an authority on home renovations and viral content, has crafted a distinctive strategy for reinventing yourself that is proving popular with audiences. Galey made the decision to prioritize her mental health and wellbeing over her use of social media after going through a difficult time in her life. A few... read full bio
Seema Hingorani is a titan in the investment world who is reshaping the sector by opening doors and boosting representation and diversity. She is also the founder and chair of Girls Who Invest and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM). Prior to founding SevenStep Capital and joining Morgan Stanley, Hingorani held the positions of CIO for the New... read full bio
Demi-Leigh Tebow is an entrepreneur, influencer, model and philanthropist who uses her platforms as Miss South Africa and Miss Universe to motivate and inspire people all over the world. She saw the common need for every person to be heard, loved and appreciated while touring the world and representing South Africa on a global scale. Tebow, a devoted member of her community,... read full bio
Leah McSweeney is a streetwear pioneer, businesswoman and cultural provocateur most known for her work on the podcast Improper Etiquette, Married to the Mob and Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York. In addition to offering open-minded observations on women's leadership and creative business, McSweeney founded Married to the Mob, one of the first streetwear brands for women, by women and Happy Place... read full bio
Michael Brenner was awarded the best business keynote speaker by the Huffington Post and is a Forbes top CMO influencer. He is the CEO of Marketing Insider Group, where he has led more than 75 workshops on content marketing strategy for businesses, advertising agencies and startups. He is a best-selling co-author of two books, including Digital Marketing Growth Hacks and The... read full bio
The CEO and founder of Cornerstone Capital Group is Erika Karp. In order to accelerate the flow of capital toward a more inclusive and regenerative global economy, Cornerstone was established. The company helps investors who desire to balance their financial objectives with their personal missions or ideals. Individuals, family offices, foundations and endowments make up Cornerstone's clientele. Karp is a pioneer in... read full bio
Internationally renowned thought leader Sterling Hawkins discussed the need for discomfort in innovation in a TED talk that has garnered over 55,000 views. He is a well-regarded speaker on how to drive growth, innovation and outcomes no matter what is going on in the outside world. His speeches offer practical advice delivered with the motivation to push listeners to take action. His journey has never... read full bio
According to Bill Wooditch's business concept, "To obtain value, you first have to offer value," he developed a multimillion dollar enterprise. He has developed and used tried-and-true ideas, frameworks and stories to promote leadership development for more than 25 years. He is a presenter who emphasizes outcomes and encourages individuals to pursue innovation, enrichment and self-fulfillment in both their personal and professional... read full bio
Boss In Heels was founded by best-selling author, keynote speaker and businesswoman Heather Monahan. One of the few women to smash the glass ceiling and take her place in the C-suite, Heather Monahan has successfully ascended the corporate ladder for almost 20 years. Heather Monahan, a Chief Revenue Officer in the media industry, has won the Glass Ceiling Award, been recognized... read full bio
With a particular emphasis on what regular people must do in a world that is changing quickly, Eric Garland is a writer who examines the megatrends that have an impact on society, economics and national security. Eric is the executive director and founder of Competitive Futures, a strategic consulting firm. During his eighteen-year career, he has provided corporate executives and political leaders... read full bio
