
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 #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.
RISING ICON #86: Hailey Margetta
Hailey Margetta is Market Development Director at Bell Bank where she takes an expansive approach to financial education and business development.
RISING ICON #85: Clare Richards
Clare Richards is a community organizer and CEO of Impacks, a company creating ease for parents at educators through school supply access and fundraising.
RISING ICON #84: Andy Schornack
Andy Schornack is president of Security Bank & Trust Co. that helps entrepreneurs with small to medium-sized businesses grow and expand their operations.
RISING ICON #83: Hal Reynolds
Hal Reynolds is founder and CEO of DYGI, an organization using esports to bridge the digital divide in underserved communities.
RISING ICON #82: Will Preble
Will Preble is CEO and founder of Ascendance, a growth & innovation studio that helps brands and leaders unlock their potential through AI and emerging tech.
RISING ICON #81: Melanie Walby
Melanie Walby is founder of Good Graces, a home goods brand at the intersection of justice, theology and print design.
RISING ICON #80: Jack Eckblad
Jack Eckblad is scaling impact as a Mid Market Account Executive at HubSpot and as Milwaukee County Supervisor for District 4.
RISING ICON #79: Demi Radeva, MSc
Demi Radeva, MSc is the founder and CEO of Akros Advisory, a next generation partner for partner in navigating the complex US payer landscape.
RISING ICON #78: Hayley Brooks
Hayley Brooks is an ecosystem builder and founder of Sunrise, a platform for job seekers to attend live video Q&As with recruiters.
RISING ICON #77: Tim Herby
Tim Herby is president + chief revenue officer at Fountane Inc. where he’s creating enterprise value with tech enabled services, products, and joint ventures.
