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Aubree Childs Aubree is the founder of the Fight Therapy Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing Jiu Jitsu to survivors of sexual and domestic violence, foster youth, children in the judicial system, gang members, and underprivileged youth. Having grown up in the judicial system herself, Aubree faced immense challenges, especially after the tragic loss of her mother. However, her introducti...

Austin Mao Austin Mao is a serial entrepreneur, author, poet, community builder, and keynote speaker renowned for his expertise at the intersection of science and spirituality, psychology, and shamanism. As the co-founder of Ceremonia, a legal and non-profit spiritual sanctuary near Denver, Colorado, Austin has dedicated his career to facilitating deep, transformative experiences with psilocybin a...

Sabrina Guler Sabrina Guler is a visionary entrepreneur who, from a young age, felt a deep calling to become a millionaire and spiritual leader in the business world. Her relentless pursuit of this inner vision has led to the creation of a real estate empire valued at over $85 million, as well as multiple other successful ventures. She has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Business...

Dan Uyemura Dan Uyemura is a resilient entrepreneur whose journey began with childhood ventures like paper routes and brownie stands, and continued through the early days of the internet boom. In his formative years, he founded Mixture.com, a promising platform that rode the dot-com wave. However, after a period of unfulfilling work in application development, his entrepreneurial fire began to fad...

Isabele (Bela) Lodygensky Isabele is a cross-functional leader and change agent who specializes in coaching and advising C-level executives, senior management, and teams to boost employee engagement, retention, and profitability. With experience across various industries in Spain, Brazil, and the United States, she has successfully guided organizations and individuals through major transformations...

Justin Kenna Justin Kenna is the CEO of GameSquare Holdings, Inc., a leading esports and gaming company that connects brands and game publishers with Millennial and Gen Z audiences. Under his leadership, GameSquare integrates global brands into gaming communities through its media agencies, data solutions, SaaS platforms, esports organizations, and content studio. Kenna’s strategic approach has at...

Laurie Nilo Klug After being unemployed for a year following graduation and struggling through countless failed interviews, Laurie realized why she wasn't landing the job offers she had hoped for despite her impressive resume filled with internships. It became clear that the key to success wasn't about having a perfectly polished resume or attending every networking event. Instead, it was about ap...

John Barrett John Barrett is a marketing and branding expert and the Founder and CEO of Dorothy House Media, a company built by the entrepreneur for the entrepreneur. With a strategic vision and a talent for storytelling, John helps businesses thrive by connecting with audiences through innovative branding and creative marketing. His expertise spans media, merchandise, and music, all driven by a p...

Christoph Heuermann Christoph Heuermann, serial entrepreneur and founder of denationalize.me, is a passionate perpetual traveler who has traveled to every country in the world. His company is dedicated to helping individuals achieve tax-free living and apply flag theory to their lives. The flag theory is based on one simple, logical motto, “Go where they treat you best.” Kelly Meerbott Kelly Meerb...

Dr. Roger A. Gerard Dr. Roger A. Gerard is the owner of Sloan & Gerard Consulting, a private firm providing executive and board-level services in strategic planning, executive coaching, and management development, with a focus on process improvement and lean methodologies for measurable organizational growth. He previously served as Chief Learning Officer at ThedaCare, where he worked for 23 y...

Elise Hart Kipness Elise Hart Kipness, once a top sports reporter for Fox Sports Net, left television to raise her family and later found a passion for writing. Drawing from her experience in sports and crime reporting, she created the hit thriller series featuring sports reporter Kate Green, who solves murders. Like her character, Elise once chased marquee athletes through venues like Madison Squ...

David Steele David Steele is the co-founder and CEO of One Wealth Advisors, a $1 billion independent wealth management firm that provides clients with comprehensive planning and advisory services to simplify their financial lives and help achieve their financial goals. A strategic visionary, David has successfully built ventures across various industries, including hospitality, arts, entertainment...

Robin Antar Robin Antar is a Brooklyn, NY native and award-winning sculptor whose works in stone have been collected by NY cognoscenti, and exhibited around the world at prestigious galleries and museums, as well as corporate offices. She happens to be blind in one eye, but that hasn’t stopped her from becoming a prolific artist. Jonathan Keim Jonathan was instrumental in launching Robbins-Madanes...

Jerad Finck Jerad Finck is the Founder and CEO of Cosmic Wire, a Los Angeles-based company focused on revolutionizing the spatial internet through cutting-edge technology and high-profile partnerships. With over two decades of diverse experience in tech system design, music production, and executive leadership, Jerad is a recognized innovator. He began his career in Silicon Valley, where he develo...

Betsy Pepine Betsy Pepine, Founder and CEO of Pepine Realty, is a trailblazer in the real estate industry and an accomplished entrepreneur. Under her leadership, Pepine Realty has earned national recognition, with The Wall Street Journal consistently ranking her team as one of the top-producing in the U.S. Her brokerage has also been listed multiple times among the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privat...

Mark Siebert Mark Siebert is one of the nation's foremost franchise consultants and the CEO of iFranchise Group, a top-ranked franchise consulting firm. With over 40 years of experience in the franchising industry, Siebert has helped numerous prominent brands expand their businesses through franchising, working with hundreds of franchise companies across more than 30 countries. He is also a sought...

Gina Maier Vincent Gina Maier Vincent is a visionary thought leader, master motivator, and founder of Exquisitely Aligned, where she offers a 3-step proven system to help high achievers align their time, money, and energy with their core truths, desires, and gifts. Her mission is to empower individuals to live their most magnificent lives by guiding them to optimize their resources. Through her po...

Rusty Rueff Rusty Rueff is a well-known technology executive, startup advisor, and thought leader in the Bay Area. He has served on numerous corporate boards of directors, including as a founding board director of Glassdoor. He was the National Coordinating Co-Chair for Technology during Barack Obama's successful 2012 reelection campaign and was subsequently appointed to the President’s Advisory B...

Scott Chou Scott Chou has been in the venture capital industry since 1997 and was recently recognized by Always On as a Top 100 venture capitalist. He is known for his focus on disruptive technologies and for authoring Maxims, Morals, and Metaphors – A Primer on Venture Capital. Scott’s educational background includes the Kauffman Fellows Venture Capital Program, a bachelor’s degree in electrical...

Zac Coughlin Zac’s Sweet Shop is a chocolate company creating high-quality, innovative bite-sized chocolates, likened to a modern See’s Candies with Zac Coughlin as the Black, Gen-Z Willy Wonka. Relaunched in 2024, the brand is preparing for a 2025 retail launch with upgraded packaging and strategic partnerships. A Pittsburgh native, Zac developed his passion for flavor and baked goods early on, i...

Adam Rosen Adam Rosen, a seasoned entrepreneur and global traveler, successfully exited his first tech startup in 2019. He now leads two thriving ventures: EOC Works, where he helps businesses drive sales through cold email strategies, and The Nomad Cloud, a rapidly growing community with over 200,000 subscribers, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to explore the world while building successful...

Allana Prat Allana Pratt, an Ivy League graduate and global media personality, is a renowned intimacy expert helping people heal heartbreak and attract meaningful relationships. Author of six books and host of the podcast Intimate Conversations: Season 12-Become the One, Allana empowers her audience to "Become the One" to "Find the One" and "Awaken the One." Her expertise has led her to interview...

Eric Best Eric Best is the CEO and co-founder of SoundCommerce – a data platform company that helps brands deliver world-class, profitable experiences. With more than 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive, Eric is a tenured leader in consumer-direct and retail commerce, SaaS, cloud integration, digital currency and digital advertising. Michael Sartain Michael Sartain is a dynamic...

Hugh Barton Hugh Barton is the co-founder and chief executive officer of LVH, a first-of-its-kind luxury super home chartering company that provides access to thousands of elite homes in hundreds of global destinations. As a globally recognized industry leader in luxury asset management, hospitality, and client services to ultra-high-net-worth clientele, he is often sought after for his expertise...

Kristin Leffel Volée is a premium athletic lifestyle collection featuring fashion-forward designs created by women for women. With a sports luxe look perfect for the court, the country club, or everyday life, Volée stands out so you can make your mark! Volée was founded in Newport Beach, California., by three best friends, Kristin Leffel, Ashley Rose, and Kasey Martin. Evan Hock Evan Hock is the c...