Timing is everything in the start-up industry. To find success, it's important to know when — and how — to launch a product. Through his experience, Matthew Mansell saw a gap in the fitness and gym industry and decided to create a platform to address it. Matthew Mansell was a pro rugby player. After realizing this was not his path to take, he quit and decided to look for something else. To fill his time in the meantime, he signed up for gym...
Ross Levinsohn is a media executive with over three decades of experience in the industry, including leadership positions at major companies such as Yahoo, Fox Interactive Media, and Tribune Interactive. Currently, Levinsohn serves as CEO of Sports Illustrated and The Arena Group, where he is driving forward innovative strategies to transform the publishing business and enhance the digital media landscape. Sports Illustrated CEO impressive...
Leen Kawas, PhD, is a skilled businessperson and biological scientist with a background in managing profitable biopharmaceutical firms. She is well-known for her industry vision, leadership, and innovation as the president and chief executive officer of M3 Biotechnology and a member of the board of directors of Propel Bio. Dr. Kawas has an MBA from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business and a Doctorate in molecular pharmacology...
Yanni Hufnagel, the founder and CEO of Lemon Perfect is no stranger to tough choices. When he started the company in 2017, he knew he had a vision for a new kind of beverage, but he also knew that the road to success would be anything but smooth. Lemon Perfect is a line of cold-pressed lemon water drinks free from sugar and artificial ingredients. The company has experienced impressive growth since its inception, with its products now available...
Exec at Natixis John Hailer Is A Financial Expert John Hailer is an experienced financial professional who has been the CEO of the company, a leading global asset and wealth management firm, since 2018. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry to his role as chief executive officer. Hailer's track record includes structuring and executing large-scale mergers and acquisitions, asset management, private equity...
Evan Rubinson professional background includes being a two-time Grammy Award winner, founder of the National Guitar Competition, and President of ERA. He has also been awarded the “Golden E” for excellence in education from the Philadelphia Music Foundation. As president of ERA, Rubinson is responsible for developing guitars for many iconic musicians including Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards. He travels extensively...
Shelton J. Haynes is the President and CEO of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC), an organization responsible for managing and maintaining Roosevelt Island, a vibrant community located in the East River of New York City. Since assuming his role in 2021, Haynes has been instrumental in driving the growth and development of the island, overseeing significant projects and initiatives that have transformed the area. Under Shelton...
The oil and gas industry has a process they must follow when extracting energy products. Gulf Coast Western also goes through the process; the first step is to evaluate the site; when the team of experts identifies a perfect location, the next step is for the engineers to continue with the search and, perchance, develop work from the site. Gulf Coast Western works with others; the energy company involves other investors and partners exploring...
Alliance Defending Freedom is a nonprofit legal organization that advocates religious freedom and the sanctity of life. We work to defend free exercise of religion, family, and speech under the law, as guaranteed by our nation's constitution. The mission of ADF is "To uphold the God-given liberties enshrined in our country's founding documents." ADF was founded in 1989 as “Alliance Defense Fund”, with the goal to help Americans through...
Robert Kraft is one of the most successful American business people of all time. He is Chairman and CEO of the “The Kraft Group”, a family owned holding company with assets in paper and packaging, sports and entertainment, real estate, private equity portfolio and more. Mr. Kraft is beloved by New England Patriots fans for his commitment to player development as well as building a winning culture at the organization that's been to several...
