Shelley Simone is a seasoned entrepreneur and e-commerce expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She is the CEO and founder of ScaleForEtail, a company that provides businesses with the tools and strategies they need to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of e-commerce. Shelley's expertise in e-commerce comes from her experience as a successful online retailer. She... read full bio
Yann Chilvers is a beauty industry expert and the founder of Covalo, a company that specializes in developing and bringing beauty products to market. With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, Chilvers is a thought leader in the field, with a focus on developing strategies to bring the right beauty product to market faster than anyone else. Chilvers... read full bio
Leo Chao is a highly experienced sustainability advocate and entrepreneur with a passion for developing innovative packaging solutions. He is the co-founder and CEO of Zenpack, a leading packaging design and manufacturing company that specializes in sustainable packaging. Additionally, he serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer at Haptik, an AI-powered chatbot platform. Chao began his career in the packaging industry over... read full bio
Dr. Jonathan Group, R.D., D.C. is a chiropractor and registered dietitian who is dedicated to helping people achieve optimal health through natural and holistic means. He is the founder of Global Healing, a company that offers high-quality nutritional supplements and health products. Dr. Group is a graduate of Parker University in Dallas, Texas, where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree.... read full bio
Ceandrys E Black is the founder and CEO of RAW Global Industries Inc., a company that specializes in providing natural, organic products to consumers. Black's passion for the raw lifestyle began when she was searching for natural ways to improve her own health and well-being. She discovered the benefits of a raw, plant-based diet and began incorporating more natural, organic... read full bio
ClassPass, the top fitness and wellness membership service that Mindbody purchased, was founded by Payal Kadakia. ClassPass had a pre-acquisition valuation of over $1 billion, with users accruing more than 100 million hours of exercise across 30,000 partner studios in over 30 nations. Kadakia is also the founder and artistic director of The Sa Dance Company, which was established with the... read full bio
The founder of SB Opportunity Fund and a Nordstrom board director is Stacy Brown-Philpot. After three years as the company's COO, she was formerly the CEO of TaskRabbit. Brown-Philpot joined TaskRabbit because she had a love for the convergence of operational, analytical and strategic execution. There, she used her knowledge to scale and extend the market. Prior to leading TaskRabbit's operations,... read full bio
With a vision for modern American beauty that combined couture technique with eye-catching innovation, Zac Posen debuted his self-titled collection. Assembled in his New York studio, Zac debuted a line that enhanced women's natural bodies and let them to be their most seductive, empowered selves by fusing famous Hollywood glitz with a downtown sensibility. He received one of fashion's highest accolades,... read full bio
American anchor and national correspondent for CBS News located in New York City, Errol Barnett is of British descent. While working in Washington, D.C., he became well-known for his coverage of the Trump administration. Prior to joining CBS News, Barnett hosted CNN International's Inside Africa and anchored CNN Newsroom during late hours in the United States. She reported from half... read full bio
As CEO and co-founder of The 19th*, an independent nonprofit newsroom that focuses on reporting at the nexus of gender, politics, and policy in the United States, Emily Ramshaw is an accomplished journalist and news executive. The 19th*'s goal is to elevate the voices of women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals while also giving them the knowledge and tools... read full bio
The National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Philadelphia 76ers are now managed by Elton Tyron Brand, a retired American professional basketball player born on March 11th. He started playing basketball at Peekskill High School, where he promptly joined the varsity squad and contributed significantly to their success. He was granted a scholarship to play at Duke University as a result of his... read full bio
Renowned psychologist, researcher, and speaker Dr. Zelana Montminy focuses on resilience and mental health. She has provided resilience programming advice to numerous top companies, working with colleges and universities to support students' mental health and wellbeing. Dr. Montminy is currently collaborating with the American Olympic and Paralympic teams on mental health and resilience training, supporting and advising athletes as they try... read full bio
American physician and public health activist Dr. Leana Wen has made important advancements in the fields of health policy and activism. Wen, who was born in Shanghai, China, emigrated to the US when she was eight years old. She graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with a bachelor's degree before attending Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis... read full bio
Dr. Evan Antin, who was born on December 12th, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri, developed a love for animals at a young age. He spent a lot of his youth playing outside and having a variety of pets. At Colorado State University, Antin earned both a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and a bachelor's degree in Integrative Physiology. At California Animal... read full bio
Australian technical diver and famous cave explorer Craig Challen, OAM (Gen) has made significant contributions to the study of subaquatic cave systems. He was raised in Thornlie, Perth, and graduated from Eastern Hills Senior High School there before deciding to become a veterinarian. Challen has received multiple honors for his unrivaled expertise in cave diving, including the 2009 Diver of... read full bio
Scottish-American author and fashion designer, Douglas Stuart gained notoriety when his first book, Shuggie Bain, won the 2020 Booker Prize. Stuart, the youngest of three siblings, was raised on a housing estate in Sighthill, Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born in 1976. His mother had to fight alcoholism and addiction on her own when his father abandoned the family when... read full bio
Gianna Toboni is a senior correspondent and producer for VICE News, recognized for her fearless pursuit of stories that delve into the heart of some of the world's most pressing issues. With a remarkable ability to navigate complex and dangerous environments, Toboni has earned a reputation for her compelling and in-depth reporting. Having covered escalating cartel violence and political corruption in... read full bio
Before reaching the position of Senior Intelligence Service and resigning from the CIA, Marc Polymeropoulos worked there for a total of 26 years. He was one of the most highly decorated operations officers in the history of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and worked in a variety of field positions for the United States government. His expertise was in counterterrorism,... read full bio
Marc Levin is a well-known American independent film producer and director recognized for his powerful documentaries and critically praised feature films. Throughout his career, he has garnered significant prizes and critical acclaim for his thought-provoking storytelling. Marc Levin was born on January 31, 1951, in New York City, and reared in Elizabeth and Maplewood, New Jersey. As the son of acclaimed... read full bio
Mashama Bailey is a well-known American chef noted for her mastery of French culinary methods as well as her fresh take on Southern cuisine. Her love of cooking and dedication to excellence have garnered her the coveted James Beard Awards. Bailey was born in the Bronx to David and Catherine Bailey and had two siblings. She relocated to Waynesboro, Georgia, as... read full bio
