Dan Freed is the founder and CEO of Thesis, which offers cognitive performance products formulated to improve a person’s focus, energy, memory, mood, confidence, and motivation. After struggling to focus throughout his childhood and dropping out of high school, Dan worked his way up the ranks of the restaurant industry, achieving saucier in a three-star Michelin restaurant. Facing burnout after a decade in hospitality, he resolved to go back to school -- a dream realized by his discovery of cognitive performance supplements, which changed his mental function and, in turn, transformed his life. After graduating from master’s programs at Yale and INSEAD, Dan launched Thesis to help others optimize their brain function and unlock their full potential.

Danny Taing is the Founder & CEO of Bokksu, a New York and Tokyo-based D2C snack subscription and e-grocer that delivers authentic Japanese food and lifestyle products to over 100 countries. Providing Japan’s traditional makers with a platform to share their goods with a global audience, Bokksu is helping to support, preserve, and promote their craft, while making it easier for the rest of the world to discover, buy, and love authentic Japanese goods.The son of Cambodian-Chinese refugees, Danny was born in NYC and raised in NJ. He received a dual Bachelor's in Psychology and Communication, and a Master’s in Sociology, all from Stanford University. He then worked as a marketing strategist at Google HQ. After that, he relocated to Japan for a position at Rakuten. It was there, during the four years he spent living and working in Tokyo, that he developed his deep love of Japanese food and culture (as well as met his wonderful husband). Following Rakuten, Taing returned to New York to study Computer Science at Columbia University. Inspired by his passion for Japanese culture, Asian-American representation, and entrepreneurship, Taing founded Bokksu in 2015 with $5,000 of his own savings. Utilizing every skill and contact he had, Taing was able to go from concept to launch in just three months, without an additional penny of outside funding. And he sold through his first run of boxes in less than a week. Today, the company is valued at $100M and employs a staff of 50, 80% of whom are BIPOC, female, and/or LGBTQ+; a metric Taing is particularly proud of.In his spare time, Danny is an avid rock climber, fierce board game competitor, and anime binge-watcher.

Since 2001, Ken Roseboro has been editor and publisher of The Organic & Non-GMO Report, the leading publication focusing on the fast-growing markets for organic and non-GMO foods. He has been called “the nation’s reporter on all issues surrounding genetically modified foods” by Acres USA magazine. Ken is also editor and publisher of The Organic & Non-GMO Sourcebook, the world’s only “farm to fork” annual directory of suppliers of organic and non-GMO seed, grains, feed, ingredients, and food products. His articles have also appeared in many food and agriculture publications and websites, including Civil Eats, Harvest Public Media, Natural Foods Merchandiser, Prepared Foods, Food Processing, Mother Earth News, and others Two of Ken’s articles were cited in a 2021 New Yorker magazine article for being the first to uncover the mastermind of the largest organic fraud scheme in U.S. history.   Ken is author of Genetically Altered Foods and Your Health (2004 Basic Health Publications) and The Organic Food Handbook (2007 Basic Health Publications). A recognized expert in organic and non-GMO food production, Ken has been asked to speak at many conferences in the US and abroad. These include All Things Organic, Natural Products Expo West, National Heirloom Seed Expo, GMO-Free Europe Conference, and the Canadian Organic Conference. Ken is a member of the design team of the national Soil Climate Alliance and is a board member of Soil Technologies Corporation. He was a founding member of the board of directors of the Iowa Organic Association and a member of the certification committee of Global Organic Certification Services, a USDA-accredited organic certification firm. In 2006, Ken received an Award of Merit from Seed Savers Exchange for his efforts to preserve genetic diversity through his publications. Ken also appears in the award-winning documentary film, GMO OMG.   

Formerly at Julius Klein Group, Joel Klein has been the founder and CEO of Ritani.com since 2009. He is based in New York and lives in Brooklyn with his family.Diamonds have been in his family for as long as he can remember. Joel grew up in a family business that has become one of the largest diamond wholesalers in the world. So you can say, he grew up amongst diamonds.Joel watched my friends get engaged and ask all of these questions about diamonds. Over the past decade, online shopping has become more and more popular. The diamond industry has been known to be antiquated, and diamond buying can become incredibly confusing. Watching people he cared about going through this process was eye-opening, so he started Ritani.com to help folks just like them.

Ryan Duey was born and raised in Northern California. He attended Cal Poly University where he spent a semester abroad in Barcelona. The experience was so impactful that after graduation, Ryan returned to Spain and spent the next two years living and working in Madrid. After Madrid, Ryan returned to the states and began working in the front office 2of the San Jose Earthquakes. Soon after, Ryan had what he calls his “greatest gift”: a head-on motorcycle accident in Thailand. This near-death experience catapulted Ryan into a journey of self-inquiry, leading him to the jungles of the Amazon, the inside of a float tank, and a commitment to entrepreneurship in the Health and Wellness industry.While building Capitol Floats, Sacramento's Premier Float Center, Ryan traveled to Reboot Float Spa in the Bay Area with the hopes of meeting the owner, Mike Garrett. The two quickly became friends and business confidants.Now, six years later, Ryan and Mike are taking the next step together and have joined forces to create Plunge. Their mission is to make cold plunging as common as coffee. Ryan couldn’t be more grateful and excited to be working alongside such an impressive human and building the team at Plunge.

Sadhguru is a realized yogi and mystic - a man whose passion spills into everything he encounters. With a keen mind, balanced by a heart that knows no boundary, his presence creates an extraordinary opportunity to break through limitations into one's natural state of freedom, love and joy. Dedicated to the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of humanity and gifted with utter clarity of perception, Sadhguru possess a perspective on life and living that never fails to intrigue, challenge and surprise all those he encounters. Named one of India's 50 most influential people, Sadhguru's work has deeply touched the lives of millions worldwide through transformational programs. Sadhguru has a unique ability to make the ancient yogic sciences relevant to contemporary minds, acting as a bridge to the deeper dimensions of life. His life and work are constant reminders that the inner sciences are not outdated philosophies, but rather, vitally relevant to our times. His approach does not ascribe to any belief system, but offers methods for self-transformation that are both proven and powerful. An author, poet, visionary and internationally renowned thought leader, Sadhguru's wit and piercing logic provoke and broaden our thoughts and perception of life. Sadhguru has been an influential voice at major global forums including the UN, MIT, and the World Economic Forum, addressing issues as diverse as socio-economic development, leadership and spirituality.

Based in Northern California, House Party makes cheesy dips from vegetables– with a more nutritious label, allergy-free ingredient list and smaller environmental footprint in comparison to cheese sauce made from animals. The Public Benefit Company was founded in 2019 by Lauren Joyner, formerly a lead brand and UX designer at notable startups such as Lookout, Inc. and Crew App and Ascent program mentee/mentor for recognized emerging female leaders in tech at Sequoia Capital. 

Rockridge is a brand created by Sociologist, Entrepreneur and Creative Director, Randy Wells. He has over 15 years of marketing and creative direction experience in retail. Based in Oakland, the brand is known for offering a new kind of luxury rooted in American staples with a slightly subversive twist. Combining elements from the world of tailoring and streetwear, Rockridge offers a fresh perspective on apparel specifically for today’s entrepreneurs. Our apparel is intentionally designed to be versatile and keep you effortlessly stylish from home to the office and everywhere in between. Rockridge has developed a cult following that includes Grammy award winners, entrepreneurs that have disrupted transportation, and other luminaries from the worlds of academia, film, music and creativity.

Jon has been part of the management team at Glamorise during both its 75th and 100th anniversaries but has actually been involved with the company for most of his life. As a young teen he interned in Glamorise’s design department cutting patterns and continued to work in the design department while still in high school.Formally educated at Cornell University and Dartmouth College, Jon worked at Procter & Gamble in brand management and at Booz-Allen as a consultant focused on retail growth strategies. Jon joined Glamorise in 1990 as part of the management team and has been CEO for almost two decades. During this time, Glamorise has enjoyed uninterrupted growth and has been established as an important brand among curvy women.

Lotte Elisa Agulló-Collins is a Spanish-American fashion stylist born and raised between New York City and Madrid. She in an ongoing contributor to InStyle Magazine with additional work appearing in publications such as Allure, L'Officiel, International editions of Harper’s Bazaar, Behind the Blinds Magazine, NicOtiNe Magazine, V Magazine, Mixte Magazine and others. She has worked with advertising clients such as Maybelline, New Balance, Adidas, The List, and Nars.

Mary Caroline (MC) is a Jewelry Design Associate at Wove based in Greenwich, Connecticut.She received her Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP) diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). She also received her B.S degree in Fashion Business Management with a minor in Economics from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City. Her studies encompassed a wide range of subjects including fashion business, product development, buying, styling, and fashion forecasting.In her free time at FIT, MC took jewelry design classes which sparked her passion for the jewelry industry. The most memorable piece she designed was a simple, platinum, four-prong round ruby ring. MC has translated her past experience in the luxury industry into providing Wove clients with an exceptional ring shopping experience which puts them at the forefront of the design process.Her favorite engagement ring style, which she described as her ‘dream ring’ - is a round brilliant cut solitaire with a pave diamond band. It also happens to be the style of her own engagement ring!Though her favorite engagement ring designs change often, she always likes adding a hidden detail to reflect the uniqueness of the couple or the wearer. It’s important to her to take inspiration from the couple’s story and translate it into a ring that’s one-of-a-kind.

Vanessa Valiente is San Diego's #1 Personal Stylist and creator of VSTYLE, the first and longest standing fashion blog in America's finest city (Est. 2007). She has worked with numerous celebrities and was voted a “Top Stylist” by Modern Luxury and FINE magazine. Vanessa is also the author of, The Personal Stylist’s Handbook, the bible for aspiring stylists. Vanessa has been featured in The Washington Post, InStyle, The Zoe report and BOF.

Lian Bruno is the founder and clinically-trained herbalist of Puff Herbals, an herbal wellness brand centered around the ritual of smoking. Her name is Chinese and pronounced like "lee-AHn."She has a bachelor's in anthropology from Ithaca College and a master's in museum studies from the Harvard Extension School, writing her master’s thesis on storytelling through ethnobotanical collections. Before founding Puff Herbals, Lian held 5 roles over 8 years across different Harvard museums, including the university herbarium.Lian completed a 3-year clinical herbalism apprenticeship at CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism in 2016. After seeing clients and selling herbal smoke blends as co-founder of Sterling Smokes, Lian founded Puff Herbals on the belief that working with herbs through smoke can be a vital and legitimate part of a holistic wellness practice.Lian writes all of the content for Puff Herbals, is the author of an herbal smoking blends zine, and has had work published in media outlets like DoubleBlind. In 2020, she received the Cosmic Sister Emerging Voices Award as her herbal brand started gaining traction. Lian is also either art directing or actually producing all of the creative for Puff Herbals: branding, web design, packaging design, social media, product photography, you name it. Everything you read, see, or smoke from Puff Herbals comes from her.

Rich "Raz" Razgaitis, CEO of FloWater, is a visionary leader in water innovation. Co-founding FloWater in 2013, Raz pursued the goal of providing great-tasting, trustworthy, and sustainable water. Under his guidance, FloWater's Refill Stations, powered by 7-stage Advanced Osmosis purification, transform tap water into ultra-purified, premium drinking water, removing up to 99.9% of contaminants. In late Spring of 2022, FloWater became a Bluewater company; over the last two years, FloWater has achieved nearly 80% growth with consecutive years of profitability. With over 10,000 stations and nearly 1 billion bottles saved, Raz's commitment to sustainability and transformative leadership positions FloWater as a disruptive force. As a speaker, Raz offers insights into innovative strategies for leaders, making him an ideal choice for discussions on progressive business practices.  

Founder and Head Distiller, Kirby Kallas-Lewis, developed a palette and passion for food, wine, and cocktails during his years as an art dealer in Paris, Brussels, New York, and San Francisco. Before finding a passion for distilling, he raised milk goats, created paintings and sculptures while living in Tahiti, worked on Alaskan fishing boats, and ran a gallery in NYC, phew! 

Jolibeth Sanchez, founder of Orquídea de Oro, is a pioneering force in the world of sustainable luxury jewelry. With roots deeply embedded in a family of artisans, Jolibeth's journey from a curious, nature-loving child to a visionary designer is a compelling tale of passion, resilience, and innovation. Drawing inspiration from the exquisite beauty of orchids and her commitment to environmental stewardship, she has masterfully blended traditional craftsmanship with sustainable practices to create Orquídea de Oro. The brand stands as a testament to her belief in the power of ethical luxury to tell stories, evoke emotions, and drive positive change. As Orquídea de Oro ventures into the U.S. market, Jolibeth is excited to introduce her unique vision of beauty and sustainability to a new audience, promising an unforgettable experience of elegance that truly makes a difference.

Cristian Molina made a name for himself as the Bar Director of Michelin-starred restaurant Rouge Tomate thanks to his use of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, innovative preparation methods, and unique flavor combinations.Inspired by the rich flavors and smells of the markets in his native Ecuador, Cristian has sought to include only the freshest and most naturally sourced ingredients in his juices and cocktails. Cristian has experimented with such techniques as de-hydration and re-hydration, sous-vide cooking, steaming, curing, and pureeing to create unexpected drinks that are healthy, as well as delicious.Over the years, Cristian has often collaborated with Pascaline Lepeltier, Alta Marea Group, Delicious Hospitality Group, Aurify Brands, and others to create truly original bar menus.

Zach Moore considers himself fortunate to have met Cristian and found Hugo's Cocktails alongside him. Everything he has learned in the food and beverage industry began in earnest in the three years he worked alongside Cristian and Master Sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier at Michelin-starred Rouge Tomate. From there he gained a further appreciation for cocktails and hospitality while working for Andrew Carmellini's Noho Hospitality, the Major Food Group while at Dirty French, and chef Ignaico Mattos of Estela fame while running the bar program at the now-shuttered Flora Bar in the Met Breur museum. It wasn't until he stepped away from the industry and stopped drinking entirely in 2021 that he began to ponder the question that motivates him today: Why do we drink in the first place?Zach's sobriety, ironically, led him to this place he now considers motivating: recognizing the human yearning to both connect with others over some drinks and yet also can't help but want to disconnect and change our state of mind, whether by drinking alcohol or our morning coffee. He considers the cultural implications to what it means to have started a spirits company while having personally experienced where the dangers of drinking too much can lead. He looks at Hugo's Cocktails as drinks meant to be enjoyed with others and not something simply to get drunk on.

15-time Ironman triathlete, Jen Rulon lives the life of a healthy human who loves to coach others to become the best versions of themselves. Living authentically takes just as much practice as training for your upcoming fitness goals. As a fitness expert, author, accountability coach, and motivational speaker, Jen encourages others to take risks and live their lives to the fullest.Through her social platforms and speaking engagements nationwide, she reaches an audience ready to hear what she has to say and implement the life lessons that have worked so well for her and her clients. Jen also leans into her educational background, having earned a master’s in kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise science.Telling her story on the TEDx stage and in national media outlets where she shares her 22+ years of coaching experiences, Jen shows us what fitness can look like for 50+. Through her Everyday Healthy Human podcast, Jen helps listeners to find their life’s purpose, age gracefully like fine non-alcoholic wine, and train themselves to figure out who they are as human beings and what they want out of life. She’s an expert on fitness, nutrition, strength training, and how to develop the mindset of an athlete to thrive.Jen has always lived and loved with passion, grit, and heart. She’s fearless and motivated to provide positive content and heartfelt wisdom. As one client put it, “She coaches the way she lives her life, which is beautifully and by example.”Between her speaking engagements, podcast, and book: Self Motivation Strategies for Women, Jen details how to tackle challenges head-on in a friendly, no-nonsense approach.

Edwina is a nationally recognized dietitian and wellness expert, dually credentialed in Australia and the US. She is an experienced nutrition strategist, spokesperson, and content creator, and has worked on everything from mobile apps to CPG products. Edwina has a prominent media presence and her work has been featured on sites including TIME, Women's Health, SELF, and Shape. She focuses on science-driven wellness strategies for busy people.

Dr. Esposito is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner specializing in integrative urology and endocrinology with a hyper-focus on men’s health. His precise and personalized style utilizes a systems biology and precision-medicine approach to medicine.In addition to advising as a peer reviewer for medical journals, he has authored several medical textbook chapters and has designed education modules for health professionals specifically on male and female hormone dysfunction, urological conditions, hypogonadism, exercise, men’s health and sexual dysfunction.Dr. Esposito completed his medical internship at NYU Integrative and Functional Urology Center. He holds a position as adjunct professor at New York University where he lectures on integrative nutrition.

Josephine A. Lauren, MTS, (she/they) is an internationally-recognized queer and disabled author, activist, and incest survivor. Jo. earned a Masters in Theological Studies, then advanced their career as a minister in national and international contexts, a teacher, then a designer. Through their career path, they learned the value of social equity and the process of design thinking to reshape systems. Then Jo. integrated these skills with content creation and storytelling to build a business that helps mission-driven businesses to improve community development. In 2017, Jo. became an anti-incest activist and community organizer. Their story and suggestions on how to prevent and heal from incest have been published in over 30 outlets including Ms. Magazine, Yes!, America, Spirituality & Health, and Elite Daily. Every month, they author a new piece to subscribers on their Substack, RoadHEAD: Where Travel Meets Mental Exploration. As the co-founder of Incest AWARE, Jo. serves an alliance of individuals and organizations seeking to reignite the anti-incest movement in the US, as well as improve methods of incest prevention, intervention, recovery, and justice.

Dr. Daniel Geller, DPM, is the Chief Medical Officer for Kane Footwear, a sustainable brand focusing on superior recovery shoe gear, and a foot and ankle surgeon focusing on sports injuries. Instrumental in integrating recovery-based orthopedic principles into prototypes of Kane’s flagship product, the Revive, Dr. Geller combines scientific expertise with sustainable materials to create footwear that aids individuals in comfortable recovery. With a decade of experience, he has collaborated closely with the NYC Ballet and served as the team podiatrist for numerous premier running, cycling, and triathlon teams, while also maintaining a presence as a lecturer, published author, and television consultant for various networks.

Andy Nguyen, Co-Founder of MTC Global and Co-Founder and CEO of Rest, has combined his vast professional business experience as well as deep understanding of the North American consumer to help manufacturers create new online brands for the North American market and beyond.Born in Hong Kong, Nguyen moved to Vancouver, Canada at an early age. He received his Bachelors of Commerce from the University of British Columbia specializing in marketing, logistics and accounting. In 2014 Nguyen moved back to China to experience the incredible growth of the Chinese economy. He has held various positions at large companies including PwC, and co-founded his first company Halloween Craze early on in his career. For six years in Shanghai, he worked in the digital marketing industry helping international brands such as Costa Coffee, LEGO, and HK Disneyland expand their digital footprint in China. He also worked with Chinese brands like Ecovacs to enter international markets.Through Co-Founding MTC and various brands like Rest, he aims to bring consumers and manufacturers close together to create more robust and consumer-centric products faster and more efficiently.Nguyen lives in Shanghai, China with his family and enjoys cooking, running, traveling and staying on top of the political economy and his favorite North American sports teams. He also appreciates a good DIY project and an entertaining comic.