Ela Thier is a writer, director, educator, and the founder of the The Independent Film School, dedicated to nurturing independent filmmakers.
She is the author of How to Fail as an Artist, offering candid insights into creativity, resilience, and the realities of an artistic career.
Thorsten is a technology leader, venture capitalist, and hands-on builder with a career spanning innovation, entrepreneurship, and global business.
He has built and scaled technology ventures while investing in founders and emerging technologies that create long-term value.
Wael Doukmak is a multicultural entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience driving innovation and growth across multiple industries.
His global career has shaped a leadership style rooted in adaptability, cross-cultural collaboration, and continuous learning.
Alastair Callender is a Senior Yacht Broker at Moravia Yachting, with extensive expertise in the global superyacht industry.
Driven by a lifelong passion for life on the water, he has built a career around yacht sales, design, and delivering tailored solutions for clients worldwide.
Darlene Damm is a technology entrepreneur and innovation leader with experience spanning startups, global organizations, and impact-driven ventures.
Her career includes leadership and advisory roles with Singularity University, Ashoka, the World Bank, and pioneering technology companies.
Anusha Nerella is a technology executive recognized for leading innovative digital and AI initiatives at leading global financial institutions.
She is a Member of the Forbes Technology Council, a Senior IEEE Leader, a Microsoft MVP, and an ACM Practitioner Board Member.
Alain Chetrit is an entrepreneur and philanthropist known for building innovative businesses and creating platforms that drive global impact.
He pioneered advancements in the fashion retail industry before expanding his focus to purpose-driven leadership and knowledge sharing.
Elizabeth Rosenberg is a Global Marketing and Communications Advisor with extensive experience helping leaders and organizations strengthen their brands and strategic communications.
She specializes in personal branding, executive positioning, and leadership communication, enabling professionals to build authentic influence and meaningful connections.
Biopharma technology leader brings expertise across biotechnology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation to solve complex challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Through Axio BioPharma, they are advancing process data connectivity to make manufacturing information more accessible, secure, and interoperable.
Michael Ambrosino is a Partner at Access Ventures, where he invests in innovative companies and helps build high-performing leadership teams.
From his early years as a competitive athlete in the Bronx, he developed the resilience, discipline, and self-agency that have shaped his entrepreneurial and investment career.
