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 #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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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