Alex Blum
“I have always loved the idea of Ubuntu—in short, the way I treat myself is the way I treat others and vice versa.” Embracing the mitzvah of sustainability REDEFINING IMPACT. While not particularly religious, Alex Blum has always been driven by the desire to make a positive impact on the world. His founder journey is […]
Bec Wilder
“I don’t think the system is fair or supports us yet, but it’s so important to get out there and play.” Redefining sustainable housing through innovation FAV FOOD: Fresh from the garden. FAV CITY: Seattle. DREAM DINNER GUEST: Michelle Obama. LIFE HACK: Forgive quickly and love more. BREAKING BOUNDARIES. Bec Wilder’s scrappy, determined spirit has […]
Carl Kwoh
“I hope that at the end of my career, there are more players out there who tell the same story that I do, of finding community and family through games.” Crafting connections through gaming FAV QUOTE: “Teams move at the speed of trust.“ PET PEEVE: When people lack nuance. FAV CITY: Seoul. HAPPY PLACE: San […]
Connor Murdock
“Don’t let other people’s perceptions of you or your identity become a barrier… Stay true to your vision and persist.” Redefining creative collaboration with innovative solutions FAV FOOD: Indian. FAV COUNTRY: Spain. FAV QUOTE: “The key to good decision-making is not knowledge. It is understanding.” – Malcolm Gladwell. CELEB CRUSH: Jake Gyllenhaal. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: […]
Devon Saliga
“You need to have an almost delusional belief that you’re the only person who could be doing this.” From language learner to language leader FAV FOOD: Fried eggplant. FAV COUNTRY: The U.S. FAV QUOTE: “No matter how you feel, just keep going.” CELEB CRUSH: Reid Hoffman. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I do stand-up comedy because it […]
Katrina Spade
“I’ve always liked to jump into something I know nothing about.” Redefining death with Recompose FAV FOOD: Cheese. FAV COUNTRY: Australia. FAV QUOTE: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”– Maya Angelou. CELEB CRUSH: Timothée Chalamet. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: These […]
Luke Yarnton
“The best cure for any hesitancy is to start moving.” Championing a new era of democratized influence FAV FOOD: Banana bread. FAV QUOTE: “You don’t have to be fearless, just don’t let fear stop you.” – Dame Kiri Te Kanawa FAV COUNTRY: Croatia. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: My middle school band won the same battle of […]
Matej Ftácnik
“As an entrepreneur, you’re the least independent person in the room; you’re serving everyone else. Creating inclusive entrepreneurship FAV FOOD: Pad Thai. FAV COUNTRY: The Czech Republic. FAV QUOTE: “If you’re the only one who can, you must.” CELEB CRUSH: Troye Sivan. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW: I’m an amateur doomsday prepper 🙂 FORGING STRENGTH. Matej Ftácnik’s […]
Melanie Cristol
“Sex brings a lot of happiness to the world, and if people are happier, then they’re doing more productive things for society.” Reinventing intimacy for a more connected world FAV FOOD: Ice cream. FAV COUNTRY: Malaysia. FAV QUOTE: “Kings and philosophers defecate, and ladies too.” – Michel de Montaigne. CELEB CRUSH: Samira Wiley. PEOPLE DON’T […]
Nadia Dugal
“Thriving in my existence and being successful is the best way to support my community.” Transforming contract review with technology PET PEEVE: Victim mentality. FAV FOOD: Indian. LIFE HACK: No screens in the bedroom. DREAM DINNER GUEST: Alex Consani. HAPPY PLACE: La Gorges du Verdon in France. FAV QUOTE: “It is better to be hated […]