Sofia Symonds
Some careers follow a straight line. Sofia Symonds’ career has been built by embracing change. From modeling in Morocco to launching a fashion brand in the United States, each step…
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Otto Bohon
Otto Bohon learned about business long before he earned a title. Growing up in Tucson, Arizona, he spent his childhood working in his family’s restaurant business. By the age of…
Christopher Michael Mottino
Christopher Michael Mottino grew up in Lancaster, California, in a close-knit family where faith, hard work, and sports shaped everyday life. From an early age, he stayed active in baseball,…
Naimur Rahman
Before most of Montreal has poured its first coffee, Naimur Rahman is often already on the tarmac at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, helping keep one of Canada’s busiest airports moving. The…
Peter Grimyser
Peter Grimyser spent more than 27 years serving his community through law enforcement. During that time, he built a career based on careful decision-making, strong leadership, and a commitment to…
Dr. Denaesh Ariyanayagam
Dr. Denaesh Ariyanayagam has spent a lifetime proving that excellence is rarely the result of a single achievement. Instead, it comes from discipline, consistency, and a commitment to continual improvement….
Kyle Asman
Kyle James Asman is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backswing Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage defense technology companies. Based in Orlando, Florida, he has built his…
Anwar Faisal
Anwar Faisal’s real estate success in Boston was not an easy journey but one borne out of grit, diligence, and ambition. His odyssey began modestly in the Gaza Strip, Palestine,…
Benjamin Wey
Benjamin Wey, a multilingual American financier and seasoned Wall Street investment banker, embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of America. He arrived in the United States from Beijing with just $62, a…
Ben Walderman
Ben Walderman has spent more than 15 years helping shape the modern Coachella Valley economy. Born in Phoenix and raised with an appreciation for desert landscapes and Southwestern design, he…
Mitchell Worsoff
Mitchell Worsoff has spent nearly three decades building a career in one of the most demanding areas of law: criminal litigation. Raised in Montreal, Quebec, he attended McGill University before…
Kendra Stearns Drozd
Kendra Stearns Drozd has always believed that the strongest relationships are built through listening, trust, and showing up for others. Those values have guided every chapter of her life, from…