Chloë Swain is the Founder and CEO of FutureTwin AI — your GPS for life. Chloë and her team are pioneering the integration of human insight with AI precision to help people navigate their education, career, and life decisions with clarity and confidence.

Recognized as a BC Business “30 Under 30” and named one of BC Tech’s Top 10 Startups, Chloë is also the creator of Care2Mentor, an app blending human wisdom and AI-driven guidance for tailored career and course selection.

With a foundation in corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship education, and problem solving, Chloë is on a mission to make mentorship and life transitions more accessible, empathetic, and impactful for everyone.

Degan Ali is the trailblazing CEO of Adeso. Degan is a globally recognised humanitarian and advocate for locally led solutions in development and emergency response. Her work challenges traditional aid models, amplifying community voices and driving systemic change across Africa and beyond.

Pradnya Desh is the CEO of Advocat AI, Chairperson of the Bellevue College Board of Trustees, attorney, entrepreneur, and former US diplomat.

At Advocat AI, Pradnya is leading the charge in transforming how organizations manage contracts and compliance, making legal processes faster, clearer, and more accessible. Her career has spanned law, diplomacy, finance, and innovation, but at the heart of her work is a commitment to reducing barriers, easing anxiety, and expanding access to opportunity.

She believes society is stronger when we invest in education, support small businesses, protect people and the environment, and uphold ethical leadership in both public and private life.

Pradnya’s journey is one of service, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.

Gerome Seeney is the Founder & CEO at Madd Kitchen Inc., where he is redefining the third home experience through hospitality, entertainment, and AI.

Gerome is also a co-author in the next Living with Purpose book, sharing his unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and purpose.

With a proven track record across the hospitality, entertainment, and Esports industries, Gerome has led strategic partnerships for professional Esports stadiums at Glytch Inc., driven business transformations at IPIC Theaters, and spearheaded revenue growth at GameWorks. His expertise spans strategic planning, financial analysis, training and development, and delivering world-class guest experiences.

Passionate about shaping the future of hospitality and creating meaningful human connections, Gerome brings both vision and purpose to every project he leads.

Dr. Ekin Yasin is a dynamic voice in media, culture, and communication. Ekin is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Communication Leadership graduate program at the University of Washington, where she guides the next generation of ethical, purpose-driven leaders in media and tech.

With a background that bridges academia, activism, and global storytelling, Ekin is passionate about how communication can be used as a tool for social impact and inclusive leadership. Her work inspires others to lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose and to rethink how we connect in a rapidly evolving world.

Claudia Miclaus is a powerhouse in personal branding and purposeful influence. As the founder and CEO of Stellr, Claudia is redefining what it means to stand out in today’s world.

With a career spanning strategic advising, government consulting, and education advocacy, she’s helped Fortune 500 CEOs, Ivy League researchers, and global changemakers craft legacies that matter. At Stellr, Claudia combines classic brand strategy with cutting-edge AI technologies, think AI Twins and Digital Replicas to help leaders amplify their message and impact at scale.

Tysha Tolbert is a serial entrepreneur, tech industry veteran, and the powerhouse founder of PondHR Ai, a cutting-edge SaaS platform redefining what it means to thrive at work.

After 14 years in the tech world, Tysha didn’t just pivot she doubled down on purpose. Merging her background in tech, sales, HR, and coaching, she’s created a corporate coaching solution that uses AI and analytics to drive belonging, wellness, and real impact in the workplace.

With her personal mantra, Empower. Enable. Lead. Tysha is leading the charge toward workplaces where people don’t just succeed, they belong.

Dr. Julie Pham is a Cambridge-trained historian, award-winning organizational development leader, and the CEO of CuriosityBased.

Julie’s journey spans continents and disciplines — from earning a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, to founding a company rooted in the power of curiosity, to being recognized as a ‘Woman of Courage’ by the University of Washington. She’s also received national honors including the Cornerstone Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys and the Female Founders Alliance Champions Award.