Program 1,148 Scott Stirrett is a social entrepreneur, author, and advisor focused on how people and communities grow and thrive in a volatile world. He founded Venture for Canada in 2013 and spent more than a decade building it into a national platform that helps early career professionals develop the skills, networks, and judgment…
Program 1,147 Bryan Clayton started mowing lawns as a teenager with a push mower. Twenty years later, he’s the CEO of GreenPal — the app Entrepreneur Magazine calls “the Uber for lawn care.” Before GreenPal, Bryan built one of Tennessee’s largest landscaping companies, growing it to over $10 million a year before selling it.…
Program 1,145 Pranav Dalal is the founder and CEO of Office Beacon. Pranav’s entrepreneurial journey began in mid-2001 when he traveled from Los Angeles to India, rented an office, hired five employees, and started Office Beacon—all within one week. In 2012, Pranav expanded Office Beacon’s global footprint by taking over service facilities and employees…
Program 1,144 Ariana Pareja is an entrepreneur, investor, and exited tech founder known for building and scaling companies across tech and consumer brands. She co-founded Mighty Minis, a zero-sugar kids wellness brand born on Season 1 of Billion Dollar Showdown, where she won. Ariana has raised tens of millions in capital and is known…
Program 1,135 Cindee Williams is a business lifestyle coach, speaker, and the founder of LEAD My Life. She and her family have been small business owners for over three decades, building companies rooted in values, service, and community impact. After relocating from California—where they were deeply established as business owners and civic leaders—Cindee intentionally…
Program 1,132 Tim Rexius proves grit beats privilege. From sleeping in his car and heating ketchup packets for soup to building an international brand in more than 6,000 retailers across 13 countries, he’s a serial entrepreneur who scaled with zero outside investment. He leads four companies, including Omaha Protein Popcorn, created to serve the 95%…
Program 1,120 Missy Kelly is the co-founder and CEO of CatTongue Grips, a global leader in non-abrasive, non-slip safety solutions trusted by the U.S. Navy, major retailers, and industrial markets worldwide. After scaling her company from a home garage to a multi-million-dollar enterprise, Missy realized that sustainable success requires more than strategy — it…
Program 1,113 Tiffany Boyle is a powerhouse in both business and government. As the Commissioner of Revenue for Newport News, Virginia, and the CEO of Emerge Initiatives, LLC, she combines her leadership in public service with her passion for entrepreneurship. Emerge Initiatives is a platform for business owners to access resources, learn, and gain…
Program 1,098 Amanda Taylor is an international speaker, author, and podcaster, as well as a real estate investor, business coach, and co-founder of Metropolis Business Development. She helps entrepreneurs and small business owners scale revenue, streamline operations, and secure funding through proven growth strategies, automation, and financial solutions. Click here for Amanda’s “What If”…
Program 1,090 Elliot Kallen has been an entrepreneur for over 40 years, and like many business owners, he has experienced his fair share of hardships. In 2015, during a critical phase in his business-building journey, Elliot’s 19-year-old youngest son, Jake, committed suicide, a devastating event that coincided with the challenges of growing his venture.…
