Othman Ouenes
“I love the idea of nurturing something, whether it’s a human with my mentees, my garden, or my company.” Transforming cancer care with compassion & innovation FAV FOOD: Dark chocolate. FAV COUNTRY: Iceland. FAV SUPERPOWER: The ability to connect with anyone. DREAM DINNER GUEST: Alexander the Great. HAPPY PLACE: My garden. FAV SPORT: Wrestling. CELEB […]
Quin Wills
“Diversity is not just a box-ticking exercise; it’s foundational to the kind of society we want to build.” Pioneering change in chronic liver disease FAV FOOD: Tofu. FAV COUNTRY: Wherever my partner is. FAV QUOTE: something my grandfather left me with in his final days, “Opportunity is like grabbing the hair of a bald-headed man […]
Gabe Grifoni
“It takes 10 years for a fruit tree to really start to bear fruit. That taught me to appreciate the long-term process of growth and innovation.” Innovating the future of supply chain technology FAV FOOD: Homemade Pizza. FAV COUNTRY: Italy. FAV QUOTE: “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve […]
George Lee
“A big part of my journey has been about proving that I can achieve something significant.” Engineering the future of sustainability FAV FOOD: Dim Sum. FAV COUNTRY: USA. FAV QUOTE: “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I listen to Japanese rock. SEEDS OF AMBITION. From a […]
Hansa Bergwall
“Our app reminds users of the preciousness of life and encourages them to make meaningful changes.” Finding life’s meaning through mortality FAV FOOD: Eggplant Parmesan. FAV COUNTRY: Mexico. FAV QUOTE: “I was some of the mud that got to sit up and look around. Lucky me, lucky mud.” – Kurt Vonnegut Jr. CELEB CRUSH: Ethan […]
Ian Masters
“When you’re a queer founder, putting something out into the world and receiving positive feedback is, for me, the most rewarding part.” Reviving a classic for a new generation FAV FOOD: Sushi. FAV COUNTRY: Mexico. FAV QUOTE: “If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.” – Mario Andretti. CELEB CRUSH: Bradley Cooper. PEOPLE […]
James Silva
“You don’t have forever to do the things that you want to do.” Revolutionizing hospitality with AI innovation FAV SUPERPOWER: Flying. HAPPY PLACE: My home in Palm Springs. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I speak four languages—English, German, Spanish, Japanese. DREAM DINNER GUEST: My maternal great-grandmother who migrated to the US from Mexico and passed away at […]
Jeremy Lam
“I just try to be genuine. I’m not trying to be this perfect figure or this perfect CEO.” Building powerful connections in a virtual landscape FAV QUOTE: “Don’t let perfection stand in the way of progress.” FAV FOOD: Boba. FAV COUNTRY: Japan. PET PEEVE: Anyone who reminds me of how I used to be. DREAM […]
Steven Sperry
“My first company was a big success, and I thought I knew what I was doing. But reality punched me in the face,” Navigating new frontiers in food tech FAV FOOD: Sushi. FAV COUNTRY: France. CELEB CRUSH: Alicia Vikander. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I published an award-winning children’s book. A CHILDHOOD DREAM. From a young age, […]
Yosh Miller
“Success is not about celebrating the wins but how you respond to failures and rejections.” Pioneering a new era in education & career training savings FAV FOOD: Sushi. PET PEEVE: Self-importance. FAV SUPERPOWER: Teleportation. LIFE HACK: Morning coffee walks. DREAM DINNER GUEST: Charo. SOMETHING I’D CHANGE IN OTHERS: Cooperation is more powerful than competition. FAV […]