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 #66: Michelle Maryns
Michelle Maryns is founder + CEO of We Sparkle, a social enterprise that provides AI Assistants to underestimated entrepreneurs and the organizations who support them
RISING ICON #65: Hue Seth
Hue Seth is managing partner at Smart Capital Network, a modern investor relations engine.
Rising ICON #64: Norman Westberry III
Norman Westberry III is the program director and creative director at youth basketball and mentorship organization, LOTG (Love Of The Game).
Rising ICON #63: Catherine Tran
Catherine Tran is executive director for Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES), an organization providing resources to support entrepreneurial endeavors of immigrants and non-immigrants in the USA.
Rising ICON #62: Heidi Johnson
Heidi Johnson is chief of staff at ECMC Group where she supports initiatives that include and benefit underserved youth.
Rising ICON #61: Adam Choe
Adam Choe is managing partner at Tundra Ventures, a pre-seed VC fund that brings accelerator guidance to anti-fragile entrepreneurs.
Rising ICON #60: Greg Kajewski
Greg Kajewski is co-founder and CEO of social network meets sports betting platform, BettorEdge, that connects users to bet with friends.
Rising ICON #59: Carley Kammerer
Carley Kammerer is the founder + CEO of Wildflyer Coffee, a social enterprise providing stability and training for youth experiencing homelessness.
Rising ICON #58: Karla Henderson
Karla Henderson is Senior Vice President of Housing Sustainability for Project for Pride in Living (PPL) where she’s helping people rethink how we look at housing people experiencing homelessness.
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.
Rising ICON #47: Jametta Raspberry
Jametta Raspberry is founder of House of Gristle and executive director at Roots for the Home Team where she sets a bold example of leadership in the culinary world.