Own Your Potential

Ben Huffman, Co-Founder and CEO of Contra, tells us about his entrepreneurial roots, his time spent in the music industry, and the critical role that freelancers play as the ways we work evolve.

Thomas McKenna, Co-Founder & CEO of Ocula Technologies, tells us about is exciting career journey from solving technology and strategy complex problems across industries as a consultant, to taking the leap into the world of entrepreneurship in the pursuit of solving those same problems in new and innovative ways.

Lauren & Lorenzo Ortega, Founders of Lorier Watches, tell us about their amazing journey, both starting as teachers and taking the leap together to follow their passion and start a watch brand that has carved an exciting space for itself in the industry.

Russell Page, CIO at Hagerty, tells us about his storied career across 6 chapters walking us through his experience building and leading organizations, as well as telling us about his perspective on the future of Data, AI, Tech & more in the automotive, insurance and fintech industries.

Matt Smolin, CEO & Co-Founder of Hang, tells us about how his passion for live music events lead him through his entrepreneurial journey, where he is now disrupting the brand loyalty and customer engagement space.

Aaron Lee, Founder & CEO of Smith.ai and former CTO of The Home Depot, tells us about his incredible journey spanning entrepreneurship to executive leadership at fortune 100 organizations.

Zara Northover, Olympian, Founder of Moving in Faith & Athlete Foundry Ambassador, tells us about how discipline & an unwavering desire to be the best played critical roles to in her path to becoming a world class athlete.

Haseeb Budhani, Co-Founder & CEO of Rafay Systems, tells us about the power of taking a step back and observing what is happening around you, how a bad experience with leadership propelled him to become CEO, and how as a CEO it is critical to understand that you are a steward for the people that give you money and a shepherd for the people that work for you.

Sisi Zhang, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Razorfish, tells us about her exciting journey through the world of data, how she prioritizes balance for herself and her teams, and about how AI will disrupt and transform so many industries in the coming years.

Kailash Tulsi Gajara, Founder & CEO of Megastores.com, tells us about his exciting journey that has lead him to bringing the world access to handmade goods from local artisans, while transforming the commerce experience through social, video and AR.