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Andrew Jordan is not your average school leader. He’s a superintendent, former principal, and long-time educator in Illinois. But more than that, he’s a small-town guy who believes in doing the work—and doing it well. Born and raised in Stockton, Illinois, Andrew grew up surrounded by tight-knit community values. He...

Brandon St-Jacques Turpin’s story doesn’t follow a straight line—it thrives in the pivots. Born and raised in Quebec, Brandon’s early years were defined by talent and discipline. A provincial champion in figure skating as a kid, he later made waves as a college football recruit. But as it turns out,...

Leadership often requires making decisions that are uncomfortable, complex, or unpopular. Whether it’s letting go of a high- performing but toxic team member, making cuts in challenging times, or choosing between competing priorities, the ability to make tough decisions is a defining trait of effective leadership. Difficult decisions test your...

At the intersection of business and art stands Waylon Barnes, a music management and marketing CEO who is pushing the boundaries of what we expect from music executives. Traditionally, we would expect someone in Barnes' position to discover new talent, oversee the production of his artists, and network extensively. But...

In a strategic leadership move, SWARM Engineering has appointed Shail Khiyara as its Chief Executive Officer. A recognized authority in AI and Automation, Khiyara brings more than two decades of transformational leadership in enterprise SaaS, intelligent automation, and customer-centric growth. His appointment signals a bold new path for SWARM Engineering...

When generative AI burst into the workplace in late 2022, many organizations scrambled to make sense of the technology and how it could fit into their workflows. At Mural, a leading visual collaboration platform, the response was swift but measured. According to my interview with Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at...

Twenty-five years ago, 14 women of vision founded Marian Middle School because nothing existed in St. Louis to support young girls falling through the education system's cracks. Recognizing the potential in all young girls, Marian’s foundresses reimagined an innovative educational model to empower young girls facing poverty to flourish. Their...

The skills gap is widening and leaving businesses struggling to find job-ready talent. Universities are stepping up by aligning curricula with industry needs, integrating hands-on learning, and strengthening partnerships with businesses. These strategies create a pipeline of skilled graduates to give companies a competitive edge. For CEOs, collaborating with universities...

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...

Dimitrios Kiourtziev – Business Profile Dimitrios Kiourtziev is a Dubai-based equity investor and serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of successful international investments. With extensive expertise across multiple industries, he has built a diversified portfolio spanning real estate, F&B, fintech, entertainment, and gaming. His strategic investment approach focuses on...