RISING
ICONS
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.
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.
RISING ICON #104: Julie Cohen
Julie Cohen is development director at The Loft Literary Center, a nonprofit arts organization that serves readers and writers.
RISING ICON #103: Sabrina Rucker
Sabrina Rucker is CEO and cofounder of StoryForge, a platform that helps authors navigate publishing a book.
RISING ICON #102: Garrio Harrison
Garrio Harrison is founder of Forage, a company meeting rev-ops needs with automation and AI marketing tools.
RISING ICON #101: Jacob Miller
Jacob Miller is a marketing expert at Headway and organizer of Startup Wisconsin.
RISING ICON #100: Nick Tietz
Nick Tietz is founder and CEO of ILT Academy, a virtual platform for entrepreneurial education.
RISING ICON #99: La Juana Whitmore
La Juana Whitmore, MPNA, ASBC®, CFEI® is a multi-faceted business advisor who empowers women entrepreneurs.
RISING ICON #98: Alex West Steinman
Alex West Steinman is co-founder and CEO of The Coven, a co-working franchise designed for belonging.
RISING ICON #97: Ruthe Farmer
Ruthe Farmer is founder & CEO of Last Mile Education Fund, an organization increasing diversity in tech and engineering talent.
RISING ICON #96: Jenny Booth Potter
Jenny Booth Potter is a creative producer, storyteller and author of “Doing Nothing is No Longer an Option”.
RISING ICON #95: Arshia Hussain
Arshia Hussain is a philanthropic and nonprofit leader working toward a more just future for Muslim women and girls.
RISING ICON #94: Ron Harris
Ron Harris is Minnesota State Director for Harris for President during the 2024 United States presidential election.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.