Noah Wilson-Rich
“If you don’t put your true essence forward, you’re not just doing an injustice to yourself but also to your customers.” Embracing authenticity & biodiversity FAV FOOD: Lobster. FAV COUNTRY: The UK. FAV QUOTE: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” CELEB CRUSH: Idris Elba. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I’m terrible at gardening. […]
Douglas Yu
“Even in the toughest situations, there’s always a chance to win.” Elevating coffee for a new generation FAV SUPERPOWER: The ability to transfer life experience from one person to another. DREAM DINNER GUEST: Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA. A JOURNALIST’S JOURNEY. When Douglas Yu dreamed of becoming a journalist, he never imagined it would one […]
Rafael Rozenson
“Believe in yourself. Self-doubt is natural, but don’t let it hold you back.” Innovating the beverage industry with Vieve FAV COUNTRY: Thailand. FAV QUOTE: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt. FAV FOOD: Thai food. PET PEEVE: People who don’t get to the point. LIFE HACK: […]
Sam Dorison
“Resilience and execution are critical for startup success. These are qualities that the LGBTQIA+ community inherently understands and can leverage to their advantage.” Transforming crisis response with AI innovation FAV FOOD: Chicken Parmesan. FAV TIME: 7–10 am. PEOPLE DON”T KNOW: I was previously a mediocre competitive swimmer. Now, I swim to clear my head and […]
Scott Smith
“Ultimately, a business is all about the people.” Building financial freedom for the next generation FAV FOOD: Creole cuisine. FAV COUNTRY: Morocco. CELEB CRUSH: Tom Ford. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I’m a horse guy PASSION MEETS PURPOSE. Scott Smith’s path to co-founding Fizz is marked by a deep-seated empathy for others and a relentless drive to […]
Simon Sakhai
“Being LGBTQIA+ forces you to think more thoughtfully about this world, not just blindly accept how it’s structured, but really think, how can I improve it?” Building a future of longevity FAV QUOTE: “Hold on to all the zeros, because when you make one, it goes in front of all those zeros.” CELEB CRUSH: Bradley […]
James Peyer
“Do not shut up. Scream whatever that thing is, from the rooftops, all the time.” Pioneering the future of healthy longevity FAV FOOD: Black Beans. FAV COUNTRY: Iceland. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: My primary hobby outside of Cambrian is growing fruits and vegetables you can’t buy in the grocery store. FAV QUOTE: “If you want to […]
Jeremy Heimans
“The LGBTQIA+ lens is really valuable. It brings a compassion and understanding of being othered, but also how to find community.” A lifetime of activism & innovation FAV FOOD: Strawberries and cream. FAV FOOD: Brazil. My celebrity crush is: Colman Domingo. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: Thanks to my Lebanese mother, I’m a pro at swearing in […]
José “JJ” Martín Quesada
“We’ve seen biases perpetuated by past technologies; we’re not going to let that happen with our AI.” Rethinking private equity with an AI co-pilot FAV COUNTRY: Spain. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I’ll think you’re my best friend if you let me geek out about my favorite buildings and classical symphonies. FAV QUOTE: “If I were to […]
Tristan Schukraft
“You can’t substitute the queer experience of going out and socializing in person.” The “CEO of everything gay” leading with vision & heart FAV FOOD: Mexican. FAV COUNTRY: Egypt. CELEB CRUSH: Maluma. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I’m more approachable than people seem to think. FAV QUOTE: “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” A BORN ENTREPRENEUR. Tristan Schukraft has […]