Joseph Undaloc
“Being a founder is hard work; it’s not glamorous at all. But coming from my background, I often remind myself that this isn’t the hardest thing I’ve gone through.” Making the shift to thrift easier for everyone MY FAVORITE FOOD IS: The Filipino delicacy Balut. MY DREAM DINNER GUEST WOULD BE: Beyoncé. AN ENLIGHTENING MOMENT. […]
Jen Bolin
“I did not realize how much the community would help me grow the business and how much I could give back to the community.” Blending new technology with the human touch to revolutionize talent acquisition THE PERSON I WOULD MOST LIKE TO HAVE DINNER WITH IS: Oprah Winfrey. MY LIFE HACK IS: Bundle both difficult […]
Ivan Kadic
“The solutions we are creating, and our employees, are as important to me as family or a partner.” Reimagining commerce through gamifying the shopping experience MY FAVORITE QUOTE IS: “I’m moving slow, but at least I’m not going backwards” – Abraham Lincoln. MY DREAM DINNER GUEST WOULD BE: Nikola Tesla. DISRUPTING THE ONLINE SHOPPING INDUSTRY. […]
Grey Leifer
“We’re building the company I wish I’d had in my twenties, that really might have changed the direction of my life.” Gender-inclusive apparel that defies trends MY FAVORITE FOOD IS: Sushi. THE SUPERPOWER I’D LIKE TO HAVE IS: Get eight hours of sleep in two hours. DISRUPTING THE APPAREL INDUSTRY. Grey Leifer and his co-founder […]
Emilie Poteat
“I want to help people who were dealt a bad hand and allow them to participate in the safety net of our democracy.” Reweaving America’s social safety net MY FAVORITE QUOTE IS: “Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted” – Albert Einstein. THE LIFE HACK I SWEAR […]
David Ehrich
“Creativity has always been an essential part of being an entrepreneur.” Meeting financial services at the intersection of innovation, technology, and regulation MY DREAM DINNER GUEST WOULD BE: Michelle Obama. MY FAVORITE CAR IS: Austin-Healy 100. A CREATIVE MIND AND A SHARP EYE. From a young age, David Ehrich was surrounded by creativity. Raised as […]
Chris Muriithi
“I want to see queer people in Africa free.” Building a platform to empower the African queer community. MY SUPERPOWER WOULD BE: To be invisible. MY FAVORITE FOOD IS: Chicken. PROTECTING A COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION. Chris Muriithi’s startup is more than a social enterprise; it’s a philosophy they embody at their core. Bold Network Africa […]
Aydian Dowling
“I was responsible for being a voice for an entire diverse community, but I also knew that I’m one voice of millions” Creating a safe space for the trans and non-binary community MY FAVORITE QUOTE IS: “Living well is the best revenge” – George Herbert. MY FAVORITE CITY IN THE WORLD IS: New York City. […]
Amir Baradaran
“We are trying to open the floodgates and turn the XR ecosystem on its head.” Making XR content accessible for all THE SUPERPOWER I’D LIKE TO HAVE IS: Telepathy. MY LIFE HACK IS: Magic mushrooms. EMBRACING ALL YOUR TALENTS. Even at a young age, Amir Baradaran knew a singular pursuit wouldn’t define his life. A […]
Alexandra Ballensweig
“My identity is essential to my personhood; if any part of me feels hidden, I’m doing everything a disservice.” Bridging the gap between mental wellness and dating. MY FAVORITE FOOD IS: Falafel. MY LIFE HACK IS: A cold shower every morning. DIGGING DEEP TO UNLOCK NEW POTENTIAL. Alexandra has always been fascinated by human connection, […]