Tommy Dorfman
“I’ve found that I can be more successful and productive if I loosen up the reins, remain malleable, and stay in the moment.” Creating conversations that redefine allyship MY FAVORITE FOOD IS: French fries. MY FAVORITE CITY IS: New York. A SAFE SPACE FOR THE QUEER PEOPLE. Tommy Dorfman has always been interested in cultivating […]
Sunali Aggarwal
“In the physical world, a lot of people don’t feel that safe, they’re not as privileged as many others are to live their life openly.” Building a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community in India THE PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO HAVE DINNER WITH: Gandhi. MY LIFE HACK IS: Tell more jokes. MAKING A POSITIVE […]
Sebastian Monroy
“Ultimately, you have to be yourself, because your company is you.” Growing opportunities for independent workers in Latin America MY FAVORITE QUOTE IS: “Never, never, never give up.” MY FAVORITE FOOD IS: Cake OWNING YOUR AMBITION. Sebastian Monroy has never been afraid to think big. His company, Zubale, connects gig workers with major retailers in […]
Riana Lynn
“I am inspired by the fact that I get to show up and work in spaces and represent but also inspire the next generation of queer and black founders.” A mission to feed 8 billion people better MY DREAM DINNER GUEST WOULD BE: W. E. B. Du Bois. MY FAVORITE COUNTRY IS: Senegal. EMBRACING THE […]
Parinda Darden
“To solve the climate crisis, we can’t leave vulnerable communities behind, many of whom are the most affected by climate change.” Ensuring everyone has access to affordable renewable energy MY FAVORITE QUOTE IS: “I didn’t fall in love. I rose in it.” – Toni Morrison. The life hack I swear by is: Take care of […]
Michael Meo
“The challenge I gave myself is, how can I position myself more in a place of power to have more influence?” Redesigning the Latin America real estate sector MY FAVORITE QUOTE IS: “To create, one must first question everything.” – Eileen Gray. THE LIFE HACK I SWEAR BY IS: For relationship building, never forget someone’s […]
Marcie Cheung
“I believe that we are our own biggest blockers; our minds are our biggest limitations.” Caring for the mental well-being of healthcare workers MY FAVORITE QUOTE IS: “No one can give you wiser advice than yourself.” – Anon. MY HAPPY PLACE IS: A really good coffee on my deck at sunrise. VALUING YOUR AND OTHERS’ […]
Lucy Guo
“I believe we’ll see the world moving towards everyone being an entrepreneur.” Empowering the new wave creator economy MY FAVORITE CITY IS: Tokyo. MY DREAM DINNER GUEST WOULD BE: Hitler (so I can convince him not to do the things he did) UNAFRAID TO BREAK THE RULES. Lucy Guo has always had a rebellious nature. […]
Kylo Freeman
“We’re not manufacturing need. We’re creating something that genuinely makes a difference in people’s lives.” Creating a wellness brand that meets the needs of the queer community MY FAVORITE QUOTE IS: “We anticipate the worst, but don’t prepare for it, and we prepare for the best but don’t anticipate it.” MY LIFE HACK IS: CBD […]
Josh Merrill
“I am a big believer in bringing my best self to work. I love that I can be constructive every day when I’m around my co-workers.” Reimagining performance reviews to create vibrant cultures of transparency THE SUPER POWER I’D LIKE TO HAVE: Acceptance. MY FAVORITE QUOTE IS: “If we have data, let’s look at data. […]