Anine is the Co-Founder and Nicolai is the Co-Founder & CEO of Anine Bing.

Anine Bing is a Los Angeles-based fashion brand created in 2012. Inspired by Scandinavian simplicity and American energy, the company has built a global fashion house focused on everyday wardrobe essentials and investment pieces for modern women seeking a timeless yet confident approach to style.

Anine Bing is sold in more than 450 stores globally, both online and in store. Major retailers include Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, NET-A-PORTER, Harrods, Galeries Lafayette, Le Bon Marché and more. Today, Anine Bing’s brick-and-mortar presence continues to grow, with 26 retail stores –– and counting –– located in cities around the world across seven countries.

Powered by a highly engaged social media following and a modern approach to immediate fulfillment of merchandise, the brand has become a sizable global business, and continues to show significant sustainable growth each year since its launch.

AJ is the CEO of Beyond Limits.

Beyond Limits is an industrial and enterprise-grade, hybrid artificial intelligence company built for the most demanding sectors, including energy, utilities and health care.

Beyond traditional artificial intelligence, Beyond Limits’ unique Cognitive AI technology combines numeric techniques like machine learning with knowledge-based reasoning to produce actionable intelligence. Customers implement Beyond Limits AI to drastically boost operational insights, improve operating conditions, enhance performance at every level and ultimately increase profits as a result.

Beyond Limits solutions are pioneers of the hybrid model, which enhances advanced numerical analyses and machine learning techniques with Cognitive AI. Cognitive AI replicates the neural processing of the human brain, which integrates a layer of tacit knowledge, the ability to make inferences from a given set of data and apply human intuition. Data is often incomplete and messy, so cognitive reasoning is needed to fill in the gaps that machine learning analyses fail to override. Because they cannot extrapolate from imperfect data, stand-alone machine learning computations often lead to the generation of inaccurate recommendations.

Greg is the Co-Founder & CEO and Mari is the Co-Founder & President of Bloom Nutrition.

Bloom Nutrition is on a mission to help everyone bloom into their best selves with high-quality health supplements reimagined with flavor and function. After hitting rock bottom mentally and physically, co-founder Mari Llewellyn turned to fitness, lost more than 90 pounds and transformed her life with the help of her now-husband Greg LaVecchia. She was inspired to help others do the same, and with that mindset, Bloom was born. Founded in 2019, Bloom is redefining the health and wellness space with easy-to-use supplements designed to give your body the nutrients it needs to bloom.

Bloom is most known for its Greens and Superfoods powder, which has gone viral on TikTok for its great-tasting flavors and benefit-driven formula. Since then, Greens, along with the rest of the company’s line of wellness products such as pre-workout, protein powders and collagen creamers, have experienced exponential growth. What began as a social-media-native brand has quickly become the No. 1 Greens brand in the US and is now available at leading retailers nationwide. Bloom’s community-driven approach and accessible branding have garnered a loyal Generation Z and millennial following across the nation.

Dustin is a Co-Founder, Michael is a Co-Founder & CEO, and Omar is a Co-Founder of Civil Clothing.

Civil Clothing operates three distinct brands: Civil Regime, Darc Sport and CVLA. The company sells direct to consumer as well as wholesale and private label manufacturing. Civil Clothing’s three distinct brands have an extensive organic social following of more than 2.2 million highly engaged fans. The company is well on its way to being a leader in the streetwear and athletic lifestyle space.

Jasmin is the Founder & CEO of Cult Gaia.

Cult Gaia designs beautiful heirloom pieces that will live in your closet forever. The cornerstone of Cult Gaia's DNA has been forged with the ideal of creating objets d’art that make you look twice. Since its inception, the company has grown from accessories into a full-fledged lifestyle brand, selling everything from ready-to-wear to shoes, a world of Gaia.

Dave is a Co-Founder & Chef, Arman is a Co-Founder & CBO, Bill is the CEO, Gary is a Co-Founder, and Tommy is a Co-Founder of Dave’s Hot Chicken.

In a modern-day American dream story, three childhood friends, Chef Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan and Tommy Rubenyan, scraped together $900 to launch Dave’s Hot Chicken in a parking lot, portable fryers and folding tables in tow, in 2017. Dave’s Hot Chicken quickly took off, opening an East Hollywood brick-and-mortar restaurant shortly after, with support from Tommy’s brother, Gary. In 2019, the team began franchising the Dave’s Hot Chicken concept throughout the US and beyond. The company has sold the rights to more than 800 franchise locations in the US, Middle East and Canada and will open 70-plus locations this year. Harkening back to an Eater LA blog that helped propel early interest in the brand, the company’s mission is to “blow their minds.”

David is the CEO of Evite.

Evite is the world’s leading digital platform for bringing people together to celebrate their most important life moments. With more than 120 million users, Evite has sent more than three billion event invitations in its history, enabling approximately three billion unique face-to-face connections across all types of gatherings. Through easy-to-use and modern digital invitations; text, email and shareable link delivery; a private message feed; gifting and donation options; and inspiring party content, Evite provides hosts and guests with the creative and practical tools they want and need to make their get-togethers effortless and even more memorable.

Mike is the Co-Founder & CEO of FloQast.

FloQast, a finance and accounting operations platform created by accountants for accountants, enables organizations to operationalize accounting excellence. Trusted by more than 2,600 accounting teams, FloQast enhances the way accounting teams work, enabling customers to streamline and manage the financial close, finance and accounting operations, and compliance programs. With FloQast, teams can manage every aspect of the month-end close; reduce their compliance burden; stay audit ready; and improve accuracy, visibility and collaboration throughout the financial function. FloQast’s product innovations help professionals achieve true accounting operational excellence by providing a fresh, accountant-first approach to software. Defined by the shift from a tactical to strategic mindset, accounting operational excellence occurs when accounting leaders adapt to new, more urgent expectations to provide added value to the C-suite and their employees.

Ben is the Co-Founder & CEO of Flowspace.

Flowspace powers independent fulfillment, enabling brands to provide efficient, reliable fulfillment to end customers, across channels, profitably and at scale.

The company’s OmniFlow software empowers merchants with the next-generation visibility and insights they need to orchestrate and optimize fulfillment. Embedded within a flexible, asset-light network of more than 150 fulfillment centers nationwide, the software enables regional logistics companies to store and fulfill products on behalf of brands selling across ecommerce and retail.

Flowspace has earned industry-wide recognition as a leading provider of fulfillment software and services, and the company is trusted by hundreds of brands to enable quick, efficient, omnichannel fulfillment from any source to any end customer. Its open platform is equipped to integrate with systems, channels and partners across the retail ecosystem, including direct-to-consumer storefronts, third-party marketplaces, brick-and-mortar retailers, and beyond.

Larry is the Founder, Chairman, & CEO of GigaCloud Technology.

GigaCloud Technology Inc (Nasdaq: GCT) is a pioneer of global end-to-end B2B e-commerce solutions for large parcel merchandise. As a leading B2B marketplace provider, the company’s global marketplace seamlessly connects manufacturers, primarily in Asia, with resellers, primarily in the US, Asia and Europe, to execute cross-border transactions with confidence, speed and efficiency.

With a meticulously developed and comprehensive B2B platform coupled with decades of industry experience, GigaCloud delivers success to large parcel and e-commerce players throughout the world.

Daniel is the Co-Founder & CEO of HexClad.

Launched in 2016, HexClad was invented to help every chef feel empowered in the kitchen by providing tools and inspiration that challenge the status quo and never compromise. Currently among the fastest-growing cookware brands in the world, HexClad is the only true hybrid product available today. Crafted with a complex patented laser-etched hexagon design that combines the best of stainless steel with a nonstick surface, the product is backed by a lifetime warranty. The brainchild of kitchen mavericks Cole Mecray and Daniel Winer, supported by partner and Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay, the portfolio now also includes kitchenware that was developed with the brand’s signature innovation and sophisticated engineering.

Darren is the Founder & CEO of Hiya Health.

Hiya Health is a mission-driven company building a platform of better-for-you wellness products for kids. While many wellness brands cut corners or see kids as an afterthought, Hiya Health puts kids first — which means premium ingredients, no junky additives (e.g., no sugar, no dyes) and a monthly experience kids love.

Cameron is the Founder & CEO of InCharge Energy.

The leader in commercial EV fleet charging, InCharge Energy simplifies electrifying your fleet by providing vertically integrated solutions, including software, hardware, planning, engineering, and turnkey installation operations and maintenance services.

Cassandra is the CEO of Kitsch.

Originating as a hair accessories brand, Kitsch is first of its kind to reverse engineer into a global beauty force, offering a comprehensive suite of sustainable products for every moment of the day. Kitsch is a splurge and a steal, eye catching and user friendly, and sold in more than 20,000 stores. Connecting with its five million-strong community, Kitsch is their visionary ally.

Kitsch is revolutionizing the $99.53 billion hair care industry with its solid formulations — selling one bar every five seconds. By eliminating plastic packaging, these products slash carbon emissions across the entire lifecycle from manufacturing to consumer use. Kitsch is also changing customer behavior, redirecting them from bottles to bars, curling irons to heatless curlers, and cotton to satin pillowcases. This innovative approach positions Kitsch at the forefront of eco-friendly and high-quality hair care solutions.

Will is an Owner, Larry is the Co-President & Chief Business Officer, and Bennett is the Lead Managing Owner of LAFC.

LAFC has represented the greater Los Angeles area in Major League Soccer since 2018. The 2022 MLS Cup Champion and two-time Supporters Shield Champions, LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club and entertainment venue that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for players, fans, performers and other event participants. LAFC strives to equitably serve the needs of the Los Angeles community providing equitable access to play, health and STEM education while addressing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in our community. LAFC’s ownership group comprises local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise and success in fields that include entertainment, sports, technology and media. LAFC is invested in the world’s game, serving as strategic investment partners of FC Bayern Munich, Grasshopper Club Zürich in Switzerland and FC Wacker Innsbruck in Austria. In Los Angeles, the Club built and developed a 22,000-seat multipurpose sports and entertainment venue, BMO Stadium, in the heart of the city, and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles.

Everett is the CEO of Lendistry.

Lendistry is a minority-led FinTech lender with a mission to provide economic opportunities and progressive growth for small business owners and their underserved communities as a source of financing and financial education. To serve this mission, Lendistry provides innovative lending products and access to grant programs for small businesses nationwide with emphasis on underserved business communities that have historically lacked access to capital. Its lending products include traditional business loans and lines of credit, SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate loans and contractor financing. New and established small business owners come to Lendistry for a flexible financing partner that can serve their needs for their entire business lifecycle, from early and growth phases, to established years when they’re staples of their communities. As a FinTech, a community development financial institution and an SBA preferred lender, Lendistry is uniquely able to give borrowers both speed and convenience, and personal assistance with the application process.

Mike is the CEO of Liquid I.V.

With an omnichannel presence focused on customer experience, Liquid I.V. is a standout player in the CPG and hydration space.

Liquid I.V. believes that hydration is the gateway to vitality and is the bedrock of wellness. It was this belief and Liquid I.V.’s role as creators of the category that led the company to become the No. 1 powdered hydration brand in America. Liquid I.V. believes that a healthier world for all begins with equitable access to clean and abundant water. The company champions innovative solutions to create a healthier planet and help communities through the brand’s impact program.

As a science-backed product offering faster hydration than water alone, three times the electrolytes of the leading sports drink, and eight vitamins and nutrients, Liquid I.V. enhances the rapid absorption of water and key nutrients into the body, helping people feel better, faster. Liquid I.V. is available in more than 80,000 retail doors and in up to eight aisles within each. Liquid I.V. works to innovate its product to meet the consumer at their need-state.

Katlyn is the Co-Founder & CEO of LOVB.

LOVB’s mission is to reimagine the future of volleyball. With a unique community up approach, the female first league for the No. 1 female participated sport has attracted the attention of notable investors who understand the trajectory for LOVB to become the sixth major league in the US for the 38 million former and current players. LOVB’s inaugural pro season will launch November 2024 through April 2025, with Team USA gold medalists from the Tokyo games as founding athletes, playing across six teams in six cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Madison, Omaha and Salt Lake.

Alexander is the Co-Founder & CEO of Metropolis.

Metropolis develops and deploys leading-edge computer vision technology that creates a “drive in and drive out” payment experience for consumers while increasing transparency, capturing revenue and reducing costs for real estate owners. To date, Metropolis has focused on bringing this checkout-free technology to its managed parking facilities, enabling top-tier real estate owners in more than 40 major US metropolitan centers to capture revenue from more than five million consumers who do not have to stop to pay.

Parker is the Founder & CEO of My Code.

My Code is a modern media and marketing company built to help brands build lasting relationships with Hispanic, Black, AANHPI and LGBTQIA+ consumers. The company takes a diverse-first approach to media and marketing and is built to reflect and engage multicultural and diverse audiences.

Founded in 2015, My Code combines community-centric media brands and first-party data with culturally nuanced insights, custom creative and unmatched distribution channels to deliver end-to-end multicultural marketing campaigns.

My Code houses a deep collection of trusted consumer media brands, from 110-year-old El Diario, the US’s oldest Spanish-language newspaper, to Remezcla, the most influential media brand for the Latin community, in addition to several CTV channels that offer diverse-focused film and television and a network of more than 1,100 publishers and exclusive media partnerships. My Code exists to celebrate and amplify the cultures that drive us forward, together — and to address the rapidly growing need for diverse-first marketing and advertising.

Gene is the Founder & CEO of Navitas Semiconductor.

Navitas Semiconductor is a next-generation power semiconductor company with the vision to electrify our planet.

Melissa is the Co-Founder & CEO of OSEA Malibu.

OSEA is a pioneering force in clean beauty. Inspired by nature’s elements — ocean, sun, earth and atmosphere — OSEA crafts clinically proven, seaweed-infused face, body and wellness products. Rooted in more than 100 years of multigenerational wisdom, OSEA’s holistic approach to self-care resonates globally. From its flagship Skincare Studio in Venice, California, to retail distribution in 3,000 locations worldwide, OSEA’s impact is robust. Key products like the Undaria Algae Body Oil, selling at a staggering rate of one unit every 30 seconds, exemplify OSEA’s commitment to product innovation and excellence. As an Ocean Positive and Climate Neutral Certified brand, OSEA remains dedicated to sustainability, setting the standard in the beauty industry.

Jay is the President & CEO of Reveleer.

Reveleer is a health-care-focused, technology-driven, workflow, data and analytics company that uses natural language processing and artificial intelligence to empower health plans and risk-bearing providers with control over their quality improvement, risk adjustment and member management programs. With one transformative solution, the Reveleer platform allows plans to independently execute and manage every aspect of enrollment, provider outreach, data retrieval, coding, abstraction, reporting and submissions. Leveraging proprietary technology, robust data sets and subject-matter expertise, Reveleer provides complete record retrieval and review services so health plans can confidently plan and execute programs that deliver more value and improved outcomes.

John is the Founder & CEO and Caleb is the Co-Founder & President of Scratch Financial.

Scratch is a technology company specializing in payment and patient engagement solutions for health care. Founded in 2016 with a commitment to improving access to veterinary care through an innovative FinTech lending platform, Scratch has established itself as a market leader across veterinary point-of-sale lending, working with thousands of veterinary hospitals across the US and Canada.

As the company has grown, it has extended its flagship lending platform into additional health care markets, including dental and audiology, adapting and integrating its solution to exceed expectations regardless of the specialty area served.

In 2021, Scratch released its second product, designed to offer veterinarians competitive payment processing rates while integrating seamlessly into their practice workflows. The company now processes more than 10% of payments in the US veterinary industry.

With newly released reminder and scheduling tools providing increased patient engagement and compliance, the company’s commitment to improving health outcomes continues.

Scratch sets itself apart through exceptional customer care and employee advocacy and continues to build with a multi-stakeholder model driving decision-making and long-term success.

Amir is the Co-Founder & CEO of SprintRay.

SprintRay is a dental technology company that designs and manufactures user-friendly and cutting-edge dental solutions, including 3D printers and post-processing ecosystems; 3D printing software featuring AI technology; and innovative, 3D resins to enable in-office production of dental prosthetics with high precision and efficiency.

Since its inception, SprintRay has introduced multiple market-leading, biocompatible resins, including NightGuard Flex, for same-day, custom-fit, 3D-printed, flexible night guards, and Surgical Guide 3, a durable implant guide material for the production of surgical guides. In 2023, SprintRay achieved groundbreaking milestones by developing new resins, utilizing NanoFusion technology to introduce ceramic-infused materials that were once deemed unprintable. Notable releases include OnX Tough 2 resin for full arch fixed hybrid dentures, High Impact Denture resins for removable dentures and Ceramic Crown resin designed for 3D printing definitive crowns.

Loren is the Founder & CEO of Sweet Loren’s.

Sweet Loren’s is a baked goods brand that has set a new standard for ingredients and taste. After surviving cancer in her early 20s, Loren eliminated all processed foods from her diet. When she couldn’t find delicious cookies on the market without artificial, processed ingredients, she began making her own; after hundreds on hundreds of recipes, Sweet Loren’s was born.

Now, as the leading better-for-you baked goods brand, Sweet Loren’s offerings span a range of grocery classics, including precut cookie dough, edible cookie dough, breakfast biscuits and the upcoming additions of puff pastry, thin crust pizza and pie crust. Every product from Sweet Loren’s maintains the same commitment to quality and is made from the highest standard non-GMO ingredients, and each product is entirely gluten free, plant based, and free of the top 14 allergens — enabling everyone to discover the joy of delectable cookies without compromising delicious taste. Sweet Loren’s has become an eight-figure brand and captured the loyalty of both standard and natural-channel consumers.

Andrew is the Co-Founder & CEO of The Black Tux.

The Black Tux was founded in 2013 by Andrew Blackmon and Patrick Coyne, longtime friends who, while preparing for Andrew’s wedding in 2011, saw an opportunity to offer men an alternative to traditional tuxedo and suit rental outlets. The Black Tux offers customers a better experience than a traditional suit.

Amy is the Founder & CEO of Tower 28 Beauty.

Tower 28 is a Los Angeles-based clean beauty brand designed for sensitive skin and made for all. Created with a hint of nostalgia, Tower 28’s products are bold, playful and accessible. With the message that #ItsOkayToBeSensitive, Tower 28 is the first and only beauty brand to follow the National Eczema Association’s ingredient guidelines. That means 0% irritating ingredients and 100% safe for sensitive skin. It’s also clean, vegan, rigorously dermatologist tested and made in the USA. Tower 28 is a best-selling brand at Sephora stores nationwide and has received more than 90 industry awards, including winning the coveted Allure Best of Beauty recognition for five of its sensitive skin-friendly products.

Matthew and Nathan are the Co-CEOs of TruConnect.

In 2006, the fastest-growing segment of the US population was the low-income category, with expanding reliance on food stamps and Medicaid, which could not afford wireless connectivity. Matthew and Nathan saw how this created a barrier for 51 million Americans when accessing essential needs like health care, education and employment. The brothers identified government funding to support what would become the business’s discounted pricing model and invested $2 million each to bring TruConnect to life and bring wireless connectivity to those in need.

TruConnect has overcome numerous hurdles throughout its 20 years due to its utilization of governmental resources, which have been at risk numerous times. Further, faced with 2009’s economic downturn and evolving consumer needs, the business pivoted to include a full range of wireless service offerings to reinforce TruConnect’s stability.

Today, TruConnect serves 49 states, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The company is now the leading provider of lifeline cellular services in California and is third nationwide.