Aidyn Kussainov
“For me, success is being able to enjoy relationships with my children and partner—and having the time to do that.” From Soviet shadows to scientific frontiers FAV FOOD: Thai green curry. DREAM SUPERPOWER: Time travel. PET PEEVE: People who walk while texting on their phone. HAPPY PLACE: Science fiction. DREAM DINNER GUEST: Mikhail Gorbachev. OVERCOMING […]
Ash Wilson
“I’ve always had a full plate and a full side plate—and I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Elevating excellence & efficiency FAV FOOD: Fresh from the garden. FAV CITY: Seattle. DREAM DINNER GUEST: Michelle Obama. LIFE HACK: Forgive quickly, and love more. DUAL PERSPECTIVES. Ash Wilson has always thrived on a full plate, balancing […]
Cale Jones
“Lean into who you are, and make sure there’s a mission behind what you’re doing because a mission and passion really go hand in hand.” Creating safe spaces for sexual wellness FAV FOOD: Pepperoni pizza. FAV COUNTRY: Spain. CELEB CRUSH: Matt Bomer. EMPATHY MEETS INNOVATION. Cale Jones has always been driven by a mission to […]
Chris Knape
“Being a founder is like jumping off a cliff, and building your parachute on the way down.” Navigating uncharted waters to build a collectibles empire FAV FOOD: Thai. CELEB CRUSH: Jacob Elordi. FAV TIME OF DAY: 11 am (it takes a lot of caffeine to wake me up!) PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I was obsessed with […]
David Stein
“There are so few people like me in the generation above in business and tech. It’s a reminder of the importance of what we’re doing.” Pioneering inclusive healthcare with compassion FAV FOOD: Pasta. CELEB CRUSH: Jonathan Bailey. FAV David Stein COUNTRY: South Africa. FAV QUOTE: “Don’t be so humble— you are not that great.” – […]
Kai Jia
“Being optimistic about what the future holds is important for me to carry on and keep moving.” Automating the future of insurance FAV FOOD: Matcha cheesecake. PET PEEVE: Being pessimistic about something without having a plan. DREAM DINNER GUEST: Anthony Bourdain. HAPPY PLACE: The airport. FAV AIRPLANE: Boeing 757- 300. FAV SPORT: Running. CELEB CRUSH: […]
Lin Sun Fa
“Everyone can be a founder. We’re not gay founders or any other type of founder—we are founders, just as valuable as any other.” Charging towards a smart future FAV FOOD: Anything Spicy. FAV COUNTRY: The Netherlands. FAV SPORT: Volleyball. PET PEEVE: Wearing shoes in the house. LIFE HACK: Be true to yourself. HAPPY PLACE: Seattle’s […]
Mark Pittman
“There’s never been a better time to be an LGBTQIA+ founder. I would not ever think of it as a weakness. I would only ever think of it as a strength.” Pioneering intelligent transport with a “can-do” spirit FAV FOOD: Pizza. FAV COUNTRY: USA. PET PEEVE: A messy desk. CELEB CRUSH: Johnny Pittman. FAV QUOTE: […]
Max Dresse
?“I realized that relationships matter just as much, if not more, than business achievements.” Championing gut health with next-gen fiber solutions FAV QUOTE: “People respond well to those who know what they want.” – Anna Wintour. FAV FOOD: Pasta. PET PEEVE: People chewing gum with their mouths open. FAV SUPERPOWER: To fly. LIFE HACK: Don’t […]
Mikel Hubbard
“You only get one life, and if it’s not a good time, well, it’ll be a good story From reality TV to tech innovation FAV COUNTRY: Spain. FAV FOOD: Sushi. CELEB CRUSH: Pete Buttigieg. FAV QUOTE: “People who say ‘yes’ have more fun.” MIDWEST VALUES. For Mikel Hubbard, the co-founder and COO of The Host […]