Adam Bent
“It probably won’t work out the way that you had hoped, and that is part of the journey.” Defining seafood sustainability with purpose & passion FAV FOOD: Hummus. FAV QUOTE: “Life is but the shipwreck of our plans.” CELEB CRUSH: Troye Sivan. NATURE-INSPIRED VISION. Adam Bent’s journey from a nature-loving child to the co-founder and […]
Andrea McBeth
“Look for the people who support you because they believe in what you’re doing, not just who you are.” Transforming health through microbiome science FAV FOOD: Coffee. FAV COUNTRY: Colombia. LIFE HACK: Kombucha, kefir, and chia seeds every morning. DREAM DINNER GUEST: Rachel Carson. HOBBY: Gardening. CELEB CRUSH: Emma D’Arcy. A SCIENTIST’S JOURNEY. Andrea McBeth’s […]
Ben Backus
“Growing up gay when most of the people around me were straight helped me understand people in ways that apply to starting and growing a business.” Charting new frontiers in ophthalmology with VR CURIOUS MIND, AMBITIOUS HEART. Ben Backus has always been driven by a curious mind and an ambition to understand the complexities of […]
Cason Crane
“Being a queer founder has been very beneficial. Growing up LGBT, you learn to build bridges and support yourself.” Exploring new frontiers in cold brew coffee FAV FOOD: Mac & Cheese. FAV COUNTRY: USA. CELEB CRUSH: Venus Williams. SOURCE OF JOY: Spending time with my husband and our dog. FAV QUOTE: “Pressure is a privilege” […]
Craig Rouskey
“We all die, so live for the moment, do the things you need to do, and help other people.” A Journey from loss to lifesaving innovation FAV FOOD: Moscardini (tiny squid and tomato sauce.) FAV COUNTRY: The Netherlands. FAV QUOTE: “The truth shall set you free, but first it will really piss you off.” CELEB […]
Juan Zavala Aleman
“Embrace who you are and let that be your strength. It’s what sets you apart.” Boldly shaping the future of digital banking in LatAm FAV FOOD: Mexican Barbacoa. FAV COUNTRY: Turkey. FAV QUOTE: “If you get a no, you haven’t lost anything.” CELEB CRUSH: Maluma. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I don’t like spicy food. EMBRACING BOLDNESS. […]
Kristaps Krafte
“Be yourself. You’re more genuine, more likable, and you perform better.” Revolutionizing stroke rehabilitation through digital innovation FAV FOOD: Pepperoni pizza. FAV COUNTRY: Latvia. FAV QUOTE: “It’s okay to make mistakes. It’s okay to fall down. Get up, look sickening, and make them eat it!” – Latrice Royale. CELEB CRUSH: Marlon Brando. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: […]
Maca Baigorria
“A lot of people have doors opened for them—I’ve been pushing doors down my whole life.” Redesigning the future of tech careers FAV FOOD: Tacos. FAV COUNTRY: Italy. CELEB CRUSH: Taylor Swift. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I’m obsessed with pickleball. RESILIENCE FUELS RESOURCEFULNESS. Maca Baigorria’s journey as a founder is rooted in her early experiences of […]
Mats Ulenius
?“Use your own strengths rather than chasing the latest trends you think will attract investors.” Driving authenticity in content marketing FAV FOOD: Hummus. FAV COUNTRY: France. FAV QUOTE: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde. CELEB CRUSH: Pedro Almodóvar. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I’m almost always enrolled in some university course. GLOBAL EXPLORATION. […]
Michael Ulin
If I can have a positive impact on my little corner of the world, that would be meaningful to me.” Transforming legal tech with invention & inclusivity FAV FOOD: Pizza. FAV CITY: Portland, Oregon. PET PEEVE: Stupidity. SUPERPOWER: Teleportation. DREAM DINNER GUEST: Tim Cook. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I have a tattoo designed with generative AI. […]