CEO Spotlight

The pharmaceutical industry has long struggled with sky-high costs, lengthy development timelines, and an overwhelming failure rate in drug discovery. Now, a wave of AI-driven startups is aiming to change that. By adopting an AI-first business model, these companies are using computational power to accelerate the identification of life-saving therapeutics....

Katie Haun first encountered cryptocurrency in 2012 as a federal prosecutor tasked with investigating bitcoin. A decade later, she stands at the helm of one of crypto's largest venture funds, managing $1.5 billion in assets at her eponymous firm, Haun Ventures. "The more I did some diligence and looked into...

In the aftermath of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, 18-year-old Blake Resnick found himself asking a question that would ultimately reshape emergency response: "What if there was a better way to get eyes and ears on a situation without putting first responders or innocent people in harm's way?" This...

Philip Kretsedemas is a public intellectual, researcher, and policy analyst with over two decades of experience studying immigration law, social policy, and the complexities of race and national identity. Born in Toronto, Canada, to a Greek father and a Jamaican mother, Philip’s early life was defined by movement—living in the...

Christopher Mickey is a self-made entrepreneur from New Port Richey, Florida. His journey has taken him through different industries, from restaurants to real estate to HVAC. Along the way, he has built businesses, learned tough lessons, and found ways to give back to his community. “I’ve always been someone who...

Cole Peacock is an inventive entrepreneur and the Chief Operating Officer of CDI Utilities in Florida. Born on November 19, 1991, in the picturesque Florida Keys, Cole's early life by the water shaped his inventive spirit and business acumen. Although he attended the University of Florida, his formal education was...

Why Business Leaders Still Struggle—And How Lurie’s Approach Solves It  Leadership in 2025 looks vastly different from a decade ago. AI is reshaping workflows, remote and hybrid teams are the norm, and business agility is more critical than ever. Despite this evolution, many leaders struggle with the same fundamental challenge:...

In recent years, the world is undergoing significant changes. The financial sector is no exception. Goals, tasks, approaches, and assessments of potential development prospects are evolving. Technologies of artificial intelligence are playing an increasingly important role in various areas of life. We decided to talk to expert Svetlana Gadzhieva about...

As Web3 adoption grows, the biggest challenge is onboarding Web2 users and businesses. The transition comes with complexities like onboarding, security risks, and infrastructure unreliability, making it hard for new entrants to navigate the space. For Web3 to scale correctly, it needs to match the seamless experience and reliability of...

Recently, Alexander Sokolovskiy had a fascinating guest on his podcast — Timur Turlov — who shared his perspective on technology and the rapid changes happening in today’s world. The businessman also spoke about his core business principles and how his family helps him recharge. This interview offers a valuable opportunity...