Nicholas Naclerio
“Be brave and embrace the discomfort of meeting new people and asking for advice. That is how you’ll level up.” Creating a recipe for success FAV FOOD: Fresh, locally-caught fish. FAV COUNTRY: Italy. CELEB CRUSH: Henry Cavill. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I’m actually pretty introverted. FAV QUOTE” “It is not the critic who counts… The credit […]
Peter Sisson
“Peter left a beautiful legacy, and his presence will continue to inspire those who knew him.” A legacy of innovation & generosity FAV FOOD: Sushi. ROLE MODEL: My mom. FUN FACT: I can list all of the ingredients in Chinese restaurant dishes from working at a Chinese restaurant for 16 years. CURIOSITY AND COMPASSION. Peter […]
Emma Mcilroy
“You’ve got to build those advantages as a queer founder because you’re going to need them.” Redefining fashion with a rebel’s spirit FAV FOOD: Indian. FAV COUNTRY: Rwanda. FAV QUOTE: “Do your worst, for I will do mine!” – The Count of Monte Cristo. CELEB CRUSH: Jennifer Aniston. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I’ve done over 600 […]
Rowland Hobbs
“Double down on your difference— write down your mission, put it on a post-it on the bathroom mirror so you see it each morning.” Empowering renters, redefining wealth FAV FOOD: Pasta. FAV COUNTRY: Japan. FAV QUOTE: “When someone shows you who they are, believe them.” – Maya Angelou. CELEB CRUSH: Pat Kiernan. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: […]
Sarah Kate Ellis
“I think being queer is a superpower… it’s made us smarter business people, more agile, and more determined.” Building a legacy of influence & change NAVIGATING THE MEDIA MAZE. If there is one trait that defines Sarah Kate Ellis, it is her identity as a “builder.” This skill has been the cornerstone of her career, […]
Sherwood “Woodie” Neiss
“We never hear the stories of people that give up. We only hear the stories of people that persevere.” Transforming entrepreneurial landscapes with empathy & innovation FAV FOOD: Rice. FAV COUNTRY: Brasil. FAV QUOTE: “Who is John Galt?” CELEB CRUSH: Barbara Streisand. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I cook to decompress. BORN TO INNOVATE. From selling lollipops […]
James Buckley-Thorp
“Just start building and selling. You only really figure it out by doing it.” Redefining insurance & entrepreneurship with heart FAV FOOD: Caesar salad. FAV COUNTRY: Greece. FAV QUOTE: “Just do it.” CELEB CRUSH: Jake Gyllenhaal. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I collect vintage Italian disco records. THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPARK. James Buckley-Thorp has always had an entrepreneurial […]
Jaron Soh
“Stop waiting for the right time. There’s no perfect moment to start your company. The key is to begin.” Transforming LGBTQIA+ mental health FAV FOOD: Hainan chicken rice. FAV COUNTRY: Japan. FAV QUOTE: “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye” – The Little […]
Jim Simpson
“I’ve always felt different, but instead of seeing that as a bad thing, I’ve learned to view it as a superpower.” Redefining cybersecurity with empathy & innovation FAV FOOD: Ramen. FAV COUNTRY: Japan. CELEB CRUSH: Dua Lipa. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I have a side hustle as a glass blower. DEFYING CONVENTIONS. Jim Simpson has never […]
Traci Keen
“Focus on building connections and pushing for a better future. Little things can turn into big things and the opposite is true as well. It’s all in your perspective.” Leading with authenticity & transforming fertility care FAV FOOD: Cheese straws. FAV COUNTRY: Mexico. FAV QUOTE: “In the midst of winter, I found there was within […]