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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 #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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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