Vanessa Archambault
“Your background has nothing to do with your aptitude and what you can achieve.” Leveling the playing field for all founders MY DREAM DINNER GUEST WOULD BE: Montserrat Caballé. MY FAVORITE COUNTRY IS: Spain. A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION. Vanessa Archambault’s founder journey is one where her experience of overcoming adversity is reflected in her company’s […]
Susannah Schoolman
“I have created a product that I am beyond proud of, that I believe will make a real difference in the food space.” Spreading a love for baking using plant-based ingredients MY FAVORITE QUOTE IS: “Take the stairs, not the elevator” – Richard Capizzi. MY FAVORITE FOOD IS: A hot fudge sundae with chocolate peanut […]
Shahira Marei
“Having an abundance mindset has changed my life. Now I believe there’s plenty to go around for everybody.” Giving the dessert business a shot MY FAVORITE CITY IS: Tallinn, Estonia. MY CELEBRITY CRUSH IS: Matthew McConaughey. DRIVEN TO CREATE A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD. The power of turning something small into something meaningful was a key […]
Rochelle Weitzner
“I want to make a difference for women’s challenges around menopause and break the taboo that surrounds this totally normal life stage.” Breaking the menopause taboo with a pioneering skincare brand MY PET PEEVE IS: When somebody tells me they’re going to do something and then they don’t. MY HAPPY PLACE IS: On a beach. […]
Perrin Quarshie
“When you overcome challenges, it builds creativity and character.” Democratizing access to alternative investments MY PET PEEVE IS: Bureacracy. SOMETHING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME IS: I sail competitively. EMBRACING ALTERNATIVES. Perrin Quarshie’s company, RealBlocks, is leading the way in helping make investing accessible to everyone. Where several platforms have successfully democratized access to the […]
Michael Sayman
“I’m sure I will fail 100 times before I come up with anything that’s remotely good, but the mission is very important to me.” Creating friendly apps that improve people’s well-being SOMETHING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME IS: I love bowling, even though I’m bad at it. MY FAVORITE FOOD IS: Crab wontons. A CHILD […]
Marisa Hodgdon
“Leadership comes in all different shapes and sizes – you always have to be proud of who you are and the decisions you make.” Creating a social-shopping experience that has a positive IRL impact THE LIFE HACK I SWEAR BY: My wife! She can do anything. MY FAVORITE CAR IS: Mint green Bronco. EMPOWERING GEN […]
Luis Gramajo and Hans Schrei
“Our business feels an act of defiance, saying, hey, this is who we are. It is our refuge and the way we express ourselves.” Using food to nurture your inner child and tell powerful stories THE SUPERPOWER WE’D LIKE TO HAVE: Turning back time. THE PERSON WE’D MOST LIKE TO HAVE DINNER WITH: Oprah. JOY […]
Lauren Foundos
“I knew this was the future, and if I didn’t do it, someone else would.” Revolutionizing the fitness industry with immersive experiences MY FAVORITE BOOK IS: You Are The Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter – Joe Dispenza. MY FAVORITE FOOD IS: Omakase, so much so that I gave myself mercury poisoning once! TAKING A LEAP. […]
Karen Crow
“I like to fix problems. The fact that Alzheimer’s is the sixth largest cause of death in this country, and we don’t have any way to detect it early or do something about it is just heartbreaking.” Accelerating the path towards better brain health MY PET PEEVE IS: Operational inefficiency. MY CELEBRITY CRUSH IS: Jodie […]