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What do you do with a growing network of innovators, investors and journalists? Create opportunity. We celebrate bold leaders building brands and driving change every day. Nominate an ICON to be featured or meet them below.

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RISING ICON #106: Isaac Etter

Isaac Etter is founder and CEO of Identity, a startup building resources that help adoptive and foster parents make their children feel seen, heard, and valued.

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RISING ICON #105: Eric Ortiz

Eric Ortiz is executive director of Strong Body Strong Mind Foundation and associate director of research, learning and impact at The Pivot Fund.

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RISING ICON #104: Julie Cohen

Julie Cohen is development director at The Loft Literary Center, a nonprofit arts organization that serves readers and writers.

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RISING ICON #97: Ruthe Farmer

Ruthe Farmer is founder & CEO of Last Mile Education Fund, an organization increasing diversity in tech and engineering talent.

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RISING ICON #94: Ron Harris

Ron Harris is Minnesota State Director for Harris for President during the 2024 United States presidential election.

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RISING ICON #93: Shannon Watson

Shannon Watson is executive director at Majority in the Middle, an organization helping elected officials to work across the aisle.

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RISING ICON #92: Marin Nelson

Marin Nelson is the CEO and co-founder of Sobrynth, an enterprise benefit solution meeting the needs of American employees affected by substance use disorders.

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RISING ICON #91: Orleatha Smith

Orleatha Smith is co-founder and CEO of Sip Herbals, a caffeine-alternative beverage that's helping consumers reclaim wellness in their daily routine.

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RISING ICON #90: Tru Pettigrew

Tru Pettigrew is the founder and Chief Bridge Builder at Tru Access, an organization helping leaders and workplaces to find common grounds and build capacity for the future.

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RISING ICON #89: Anita Ibama

Anita Ibama (Ms. Lavish) is the founder and CEO of Lavish Shea Butter, a luxury self-care company producing confidence that starts with the skin.

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RISING ICON #88: Kenzie O’Keefe

Kenzie O'Keefe is director at ThreeSixty Journalism, a program at the University of St. Thomas that introduces youth to careers in media and journalism.

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RISING ICON #87: LeBrent Speed

LeBrent Speed is the founder and CEO of The Better Black Business Project (B3 Project) that's solving the connection between and support for Black businesses.

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