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...

The life of an executive is filled with relentless demands and stress. While the adage ‘all work and no play makes Lily a dull girl’ holds true, it also leads to burnout, frustration, and diminished productivity. For executives, finding time for creative pursuits isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. As...

The start of this year has been a whirlwind. Over the past few weeks, the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been completely shaken up. From new executive orders coming out of the White House to several major organizations backtracking on their DEI commitments, it’s been a rollercoaster...

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...

Don’t settle for adopting a leadership style that just keeps the workforce from staging a mass exodus out the back door. Why aim for “meh” when you can wield a leadership vibe so irresistible it pulls top talent toward you like moths to a flame—or, better yet, like metal filings...

In today's hyper-digital landscape, it is more crowded than it has ever been. For CEOs, executives, and professional services companies, acquisition costs continue to rise particularly because digital marketing is flooded with AI spitting out more content than we can digest. Being different is becoming more important than ever. So...