
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 #57: Jeff Aguy
Jeff Aguy is the founder and CEO of 2043 Corp, a strategic advisory firm dedicated to transforming global financial systems and economic structures to move humanity forward.
Rising ICON #56: Portia Obeng
Portia Obeng is the Social Media Strategist & LinkedIn Coach at Portia Obeng LLC, specializing in enhancing the digital presence of professional women and business owners through strategic social media and personal branding.
Rising ICON #55: Renita Faye
Renita Faye is the Founder and CEO of Addwomxn, a marketing and design firm dedicated to promoting health equity through inclusive campaigns.
Rising ICON #54: Kelsey Joson
Kelsey Joson is CEO and founder of InControl, a company improving quality of life for adults with disabilities.
Rising ICON #53: Luke Wendlandt
Luke Wendlandt is founder of Cadre, a digital platform that optimizes community for mental health support.
Rising ICON #52: Emily LeVasseur
Emily LeVasseur is managing director of Waypost Advisors LLC where she champions a supportive environment for women in the industry of supply chain solutions for mid-sized manufacturing companies.
Rising ICON #51: Amir Berenjian
Amir Berenjian is founder + CEO of REM5 STUDIOS, a pioneer of immersive technology platforms that redefine interactive storytelling through VR and AR.
Rising ICON #50: Andrew Headrick
Andrew Headrick is the founder + CEO of Kavira Health, a company revolutionizing healthcare by providing employees with accessible, affordable virtual and in-home care.
Rising ICON #49: Marcus Alipate
Marcus Alipate is the Founder of SMOOVE, a brand that crafts purpose-driven fashion to tell compelling stories and express individual identities.
Rising ICON #48: Juan Llerena
Juan Llerena is founder + president of JLLB Media Marketing Agency, which helps entrepreneurs and nonprofits amplify their impact through strategic, personalized solutions.
