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The impact of the AI revolution
Sujay Jaswa, Founder and Managing Partner, WndrCo
Jan Szilagyi, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Toggle AI
With AI the hot topic of the present and future, our panel explored the potential of AI to transform industries such as education and healthcare, while emphasizing its role in empowering humans rather than replacing them.
“It’s very difficult to erase humans. AI is about giving humans superpowers. It’s giving everyone these superpowers.”
– Sujay Jaswa
Fostering innovation
Dugal Bain, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Lifeforce
Sophia Amoruso, Founder and General Partner, Trust Fund
Courtney Reum, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, M13
When you’re sitting in a rocking chair on your front porch, what do you want to be most proud of? Our panel of successful founders introduced the audience to this guiding principle when it comes to making choices, taking risks and assessing whether those risks are worthwhile.
They also delved into what they believed to be major investment opportunities in areas such as proactive healthcare and companies that foster and facilitate human connection.
“To me, it wasn’t a question of what’s the risk of doing it…it was what’s the risk of not doing it.”
– Courtney Reum
Shaping your family legacy
Khalil Kinsey, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Curator and Creative Director, Kinsey African American Art & History Collection
Khalil Kinsey led an insightful conversation about his personal journey leading up to his decision to enter the family business. In his keynote session, he highlighted the challenges and the growth in finding his own voice, and shared valuable insights on how these pivotal moments contributed to shaping and perpetuating the Kinsey family legacy.
“Family business, there are no real titles. It’s all hands on deck at all times. We wear all the hats we need to.”
– Khalil Kinsey
Becoming You: Crafting the Authentic Life You Want and Need
Suzy Welch, Professor and Senior Advisor to The Brunswick Group, NYU Stern
In her unique session, esteemed author and professor Suzy Welch explored the transformative concept of transcendence as a leader, and delved into the significance of discovering and staying true to one’s authentic self in the entrepreneurial journey.
“Many of the answers that you need to find your purpose are within you—you just need to excavate them.”
– Suzy Welch
Family Business: Finding your purpose and forging your path.
Jaclyn Lerner Cohen, Executive, Lerner Enterprises
Sam Bernstein, Chief Operating Officer, Chelsea Piers Fitness
Marina Hadjipateras, Co-Founder and General Partner, TMV
The entrepreneurial panel, rooted in the legacy of successful family businesses, emphasised the value of institutional knowledge to help actively contribute to the evolution of the business across generations. Their discussion underscored the importance of humility, continuing to learn from predecessors and peers, and being an advocate and voice for members of their teams.
“Do not assume you know everything and what is best. Put on your listening hat and learn. Don’t fixate on just being able to take over one dimension of the organization, and really learn it from the ground up.”
- Jaclyn Lerner Cohen
The State of Play in Venture Capital
Josh Wolfe, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Lux Capital
Zoe Weinberg, Founder and Managing Partner, ex/ante
Logan Bartlett, Managing Director, Redpoint Ventures
Venture capital drives innovation and economic growth. Our speakers discuss the evolving landscape, highlighting the need for adaption in the future and how AI will become transformative over time. Opinions on crypto and blockchain’s vitality varied across the panel, which reflected the debates in the VC community.
“Failure comes from a failure to imagine failure.”
– Josh Wolfe
The Real Shark Tank: Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs
Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Flutterwave
Chris Riccobono, Founder and Executive Chairman, UNTUCKit
Their discussion underlined the determination and adaptability required when trying to navigate a successful business—emphasizing resilience, perseverance and learning from failures. But when you do get to that point of success, always think about ways to give back.
“Enjoy the lows. It makes the highs a lot better.”
– Chris Riccobono
AI: Byte-Size Brilliance
Justin Hodgson, Financial Services Senior Business Manager, NVIDIA
Tim Myers, Client Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft
The AI revolution has come in various iterations before, but this time around it’s different. Our panel delved into the transformative impact of AI and how it is likely to change our daily lives, especially in language processing. But they also emphasized the need for responsible development and deployment.
“The technology is going to go exponential. You think it’s been exponential till now, but you haven’t seen anything yet. But the ethics, guidelines and frameworks have to be there to gain trust.”
– Tim Myers
Watch the event recap
During our Emerging Family Leaders event in New York, our Latin American clients enjoyed panel discussions that included tech entrepreneurs on the hot topic of AI, and a candid conversation with a former Formula 1 star who shared his story and offered valuable advice. Watch the event highlights here.
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I think one of the most exciting things about these events is meeting young people with new ideas that are trying to drive change in their countries. And in a forum like this, we get to bring together people that have great ideas in Brazil, with people that have great ideas in Chile, talking with somebody who's actually done something and maybe not succeeded in Mexico. And together that just drives more innovation, more collaboration, and ultimately, if something that five years from now ends up changing a lot of lives was sparked by a meeting that happened at this event, then that's fantastic. It was very cliche to say this, but when I look back on like how I decided to make the jump to start a startup right out of college, it was really about believing that I could try. It's very easy to find a lot of excuses to be like, well, I need to have more experience. I need to have more money. I need to have all of these things. But in the end, if you're passionate about something, you should just not waste time, just go for it and try to make it happen. The difference between the person that was successful as a business person is that he failed a lot of times, but he was more successful than he failed on his decision. But you're constantly taking wrong decisions and how you deal with it is really what makes the difference. It's not a sprint, it's a marathon. So be kind, be gentle to yourself. You eventually will make mistakes, but learn from them and get up and move on. I think it's the same in any business. You just have to have like a resilience and feel good about why this is not a catastrophe and you're going to be fine and it's going to be good. And I think that trait of the resilience, the optimism is really, really important. It's all in the mentality, it's all in the attitude, it's all in what you want to achieve and believe in your dream. They may not come through straight away, there's going to be ups and downs. But as long as you believe in your dream and you keep going, there is a chance you achieve them. I think you need also to enjoy the problems because you are going to have a lot. And if you are willing to be an entrepreneur, you're going to have a lot of problems, enjoy those problems. Lastly, I think it's enjoy the adventure. I think it's an incredible adventure-- entrepreneurship. You don't know half the things or you can't imagine half the things that you're going to experience along the way, but enjoy those moments along the ride. The Emerging Family Leaders event is among the most important events that we do at the Private Bank, because the Private Bank is a living thing and it needs to constantly evolve so that the products that we're offering and the ways that we engage with our clients are reflective of what they want from us. So we commit to be engaged with the various generations of those people that we serve to make sure that we are adapting our business to their needs.
[MELODY SOFTENS]
(SPEECH)
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
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A JP Morgan Chase & Co. sign appears on a glass panel. People sit in a large conference room and watch three people on chairs on a small stage. Text, Christophe Aba. Head of Investments and Advice, Latin America. J.P. Morgan Private Bank. Christophe stands in front of a grey background. He wears a black suit jacket with a red pocket square and a white button-up shirt.
(SPEECH)
I think one of the most exciting things about these events is meeting young people with new ideas that are trying to drive change in their countries. And in a forum like this, we get to bring together people that have great ideas in Brazil, with people that have great ideas in Chile, talking with somebody who's actually done something and maybe not succeeded in Mexico. And together that just drives more innovation, more collaboration, and ultimately, if something that five years from now ends up changing a lot of lives was sparked by a meeting that happened at this event, then that's fantastic.
(DESCRIPTION)
Christophe sits on the stage with another man who wears a black button up shirt and tan slacks. Text, Luana Lopes Lara. Co-founder and CTO, Kalshi. Luana Lopes Lara. Co-founder and CTO, Kalshi. Luana stands before the grey background wearing a dark grey suit jacket and a white button-up blouse.
(SPEECH)
It was very cliche to say this, but when I look back on like how I decided to make the jump to start a startup right out of college, it was really about believing that I could try. It's very easy to find a lot of excuses to be like, well, I need to have more experience. I need to have more money. I need to have all of these things. But in the end, if you're passionate about something, you should just not waste time, just go for it and try to make it happen.
(DESCRIPTION)
Text, Antonio Moreira Salles. Co-founder, Mandi Ventures. Antonio sits on the stage in the conference room. He wears a black sweater and tan slacks.
(SPEECH)
The difference between the person that was successful as a business person is that he failed a lot of times, but he was more successful than he failed on his decision. But you're constantly taking wrong decisions and how you deal with it is really what makes the difference.
It's not a sprint, it's a marathon. So be kind, be gentle to yourself.
(DESCRIPTION)
Text, Leonardo Tavares de Melo. Business Manager. Sensatto Investments. Leonardo stands before the grey background in a grey suit jacket and white button-up shirt.
(SPEECH)
You eventually will make mistakes, but learn from them and get up and move on.
I think it's the same in any business.
(DESCRIPTION)
Text, Deepak Chhugani. Founder and CEO. Buvocargo. Deepak sits onstage at the conference. He wears a black shirt and slacks and a dark blue sweater.
(SPEECH)
You just have to have like a resilience and feel good about why this is not a catastrophe and you're going to be fine and it's going to be good. And I think that trait of the resilience, the optimism is really, really important.
It's all in the mentality, it's all in the attitude, it's all in what you want to achieve and believe in your dream.
(DESCRIPTION)
Text, Romain Grosjean. Indy racer and former Formula 1 driver. Romain stands before the black background wearing a dark grey suit jacket and a white button-up shirt.
(SPEECH)
They may not come through straight away, there's going to be ups and downs. But as long as you believe in your dream and you keep going, there is a chance you achieve them.
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Text, Pedro de Garay. Pedro sits onstage and talks at the conference. He wears a grey suit jacket and slacks and a white button-up shirt.
(SPEECH)
I think you need also to enjoy the problems because you are going to have a lot.
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Pedro stands and laughs with two other people at the conference.
(SPEECH)
And if you are willing to be an entrepreneur, you're going to have a lot of problems, enjoy those problems.
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Text, Dario Wolos. Founder and CEO. Tacombi. Dario sits on the stage at the conference wearing a black button-up shirt and black pants.
(SPEECH)
Lastly, I think it's enjoy the adventure. I think it's an incredible adventure-- entrepreneurship. You don't know half the things or you can't imagine half the things that you're going to experience along the way, but enjoy those moments along the ride.
(DESCRIPTION)
Text, Clay Erwin. Global Head of Investment Sales and Trading. J.P. Morgan wealth management. Clay stands before the grey background wearing a dark grey button-up shirt.
(SPEECH)
The Emerging Family Leaders event is among the most important events that we do at the Private Bank, because the Private Bank is a living thing and it needs to constantly evolve so that the products that we're offering and the ways that we engage with our clients are reflective of what they want from us. So we commit to be engaged with the various generations of those people that we serve to make sure that we are adapting our business to their needs.
[MELODY SOFTENS]
(DESCRIPTION)
Logo, J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
The Tech Engine of Dreams and Struggles
Deepak Chhugani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nuvocargo
Alejandro Coronado, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, PagaTodo
Lucas Olmedo, Chief Executive Officer, Fligoo
How can you thrive as a tech entrepreneur in an ever-evolving tech landscape? Adapt, innovate and persevere.
“It’s not what you do, it’s how you do it. And in technology, we all pivot. If you build a company today, you may be doing something different in the next 12 months.
But how you do that, that defines you.”
– Lucas Olmeda
Tacos and Fitness: Balanced Insights from Today’s Entrepreneurs
Dario Wolos, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Tacombi
Pedro de Garay, Chief Executive Officer, GBM Group
Two remarkable entrepreneurs at the intersection of fitness and food shared their unique journeys and strategies that fueled their success.
"If you’re not willing to enjoy the problems, then you are not going to enjoy being an entrepreneur."
- Pedro de Garay
A Tale of Two Descendants: There’s No Wrong Turn
Antonio Moreira Salles, Co-Founder, Mandi Ventures
Leonardo Tavares de Melo, Business Manager, Sensatto Investments
Legacy and leadership unite. Our panel discussed the delicate balance of preserving tradition while trying to write the next chapter of family business history.
“It’s okay to be afraid of taking risks and making wrong decisions, but you make them all the time. You just learn how to navigate them.”
– Antonio Moreira Salles
Social Impact: A Way Back Home
Claudia Belmont, Chief Executive Officer, Propel
Aurora Lopez Mansilla, Investor, Philanthropist and Mental Health Advocate
Latin America has an inequal distribution of wealth, making philanthropy extraordinarily important to the region. Technology can help us scale, improve efficiency and accelerate the impact of our social leaders.
“I always say what you don’t measure, you cannot manage.
The only way to know that you’re making progress and to really know that you’re having an impact is by measuring it.”
– Claudia Belmont
The Threats That Never Sleep: A Conversation on Cybersecurity
Santiago Fuentes Rivera, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Delta Protect
Latin American as a region has a significantly higher number of cyberattacks versus the rest of the world. While multi-factor authentication is important, it is the human layer that is vital.
“The human layer is the most important aspect of cybersecurity.”
– Santiago Fuentes Rivera
Betting on the Occasion
Luana Lopes Lara, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Kalshi
Every event is an opportunity. At least that’s how Luana reshaped the way we engage with and trade on real-time events when she founded her pioneering trading platform.
“It’s very easy to find a lot of excuses. I need to have more experience. I need to have more money, I need to have all of these things. But in the end, if you’re passionate about something, you should just not waste time.”
– Luana Lopes Lara
Rising Through the Ashes: The Phoenix
Romain Grosjean, Indy Racer and Formula 1 Driver
There a many similarities between being a race car driver and an entrepreneur. Grit and determination to name just a few. Romain shared his inspiring story of how surviving a harrowing F1 crash made him even more determined to triumph both on and off the track.
“You can tell if someone is passionate about what he does. There’s a much higher chance that he’s going to succeed because that’s what he cares about.”
– Romain Grosjean
Watch the event recap
Our Emerging Family Leaders event in Chicago was an inspirational event which provided our next generation of decision makers with ideas and insights on how they can navigate their wealth creation journeys. Watch the event highlights here.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Emerging Family Leader Summit is so important to us because it is truly an opportunity for our next generation of decision-making clients, between the ages of 25 to 40, to hear from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, as well as JPMorgan specialists, on topics such as family governance, philanthropy, and behavioral finance.
The real excitement for us community, finding other people that are in similar places doing similar things. And then being able to really get that support that JPMorgan offers to this group of people and around this program is something that is just unmatched and it's something we feel honored to be a part of.
I am so excited for our guests who have traveled in from near and far to learn from each other and also connect with our JPMorgan Private Bank team.
I wanted to speak at Emerging Family Leaders because I've learned so much over the past 10 years. And I think anything I can share to help someone else's journey be a little more seamless is really exciting for me. I wish I had more wisdom and knowledge going into this. So if I can help anyone else out through my story, I'm so excited to do it.
It's an awesome opportunity to gather super successful individuals to come together, who are all in the same phase of life, and they get to meet each other, they get to interact, hear from some awesome speakers over a day and a half.
And I think the lesson really was about embracing that failure. Because I let it paralyze me. Like I was stuck in the moment, I couldn't see, I couldn't pull myself out of it. But had I embraced it, had I really leaned into it and know that like failure is just a part of the journey, like it's going to happen, I could have moved more quickly. But I learned that I think that moment prepared me for later on success.
I also think perseverance is the key. So if you're a young entrepreneur, or even a successful one, you've got to constantly be trying new things. And that means, you know, exposing yourself to potential failure again and again. But you know, after a long period of time, that adds up to some sort of success and legacy.
I think we just have our own different skill sets. We know how each other thinks at this point when it comes to certain decisions. So it's gotten a lot easier and we've always just taken an approach of like literally just have fun with whatever we're doing.
Try to invest in real estate that will bring you joy and fulfillment beyond just the financial investment. And make sure that you're investing in a market that has more demand than supply.
It's an exciting journey. It's great to be an investor, be a good steward of your family's resources, all of those things. But find what makes you come alive.
And have fun. Communicate, have fun. Get back to having fun as a family. Try and do things that may not necessarily ruffle feathers or are always about money and business and stuff like that. But what do you all share together?
As kids, we understood the value of $1. We had to learn the aspects of the business. Because if one day we were going to be able to be CEO or an executive, you had to know all the pieces within that business, but also to understand the value of every single person.
So we started out either as janitors in the restaurants. We worked dropping fries. Justin, you did more of the grill work at our Wendy's. Doing the drive-through. I mean, we were going to understand every aspect, but that every single person that made the operation happen had a value, and that we had to appreciate that.
The thing that gets me most excited, particularly as an investor, is when the power of the market and the power of the solving real problems come together, you can really make a lot of change and do quite well.
I don't think there's any secret, it's a lot of hard work. And you know, having been a founder for the last 15 years and also made a lot of early stage investments, you know, some things work and some things don't. I think there's no substitute for just grinding every day and trying to delight your customers.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
(DESCRIPTION)
Text, J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
Cursive neon lights spell out: Emerging Family Leaders. Several people sit at tables in a banquet hall featuring large windows with a nighttime downtown view. At the front of the room is a stage with chairs facing the audience; photos and video footage show various speakers in the stage chairs at different times.
Lauren Hoffman, EFL Co-Chair, Banker - Houston, J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
(SPEECH)
Emerging Family Leader Summit is so important to us because it is truly an opportunity for our next generation of decision-making clients, between the ages of 25 to 40, to hear from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, as well as JPMorgan specialists, on topics such as family governance, philanthropy, and behavioral finance.
(DESCRIPTION)
Wes Felix, All-American Track & Field Athlete; Co-founder, Saysh.
(SPEECH)
The real excitement for us community, finding other people that are in similar places doing similar things. And then being able to really get that support that JPMorgan offers to this group of people and around this program is something that is just unmatched and it's something we feel honored to be a part of.
I am so excited for our guests who have traveled in from near and far to learn from each other and also connect with our JPMorgan Private Bank team.
(DESCRIPTION)
Kristen McNamara, EFL Co-Chair, Banker - Chicago, J.P. Morgan Private Bank. Nicole Wegman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Ring Concierge.
(SPEECH)
I wanted to speak at Emerging Family Leaders because I've learned so much over the past 10 years. And I think anything I can share to help someone else's journey be a little more seamless is really exciting for me. I wish I had more wisdom and knowledge going into this. So if I can help anyone else out through my story, I'm so excited to do it.
It's an awesome opportunity to gather super successful individuals to come together, who are all in the same phase of life, and they get to meet each other, they get to interact, hear from some awesome speakers over a day and a half.
And I think the lesson really was about embracing that failure. Because I let it paralyze me. Like I was stuck in the moment, I couldn't see, I couldn't pull myself out of it. But had I embraced it, had I really leaned into it and know that like failure is just a part of the journey, like it's going to happen, I could have moved more quickly. But I learned that I think that moment prepared me for later on success.
(DESCRIPTION)
Allyson Felix, Olympian Track & Field Athlete; Co-Founder, Saysh. John Resig, Co-Executive Chairman, President, and Co-founder of Atmosphere; Chief Executive Officer of Chive Media.
(SPEECH)
I also think perseverance is the key. So if you're a young entrepreneur, or even a successful one, you've got to constantly be trying new things. And that means, you know, exposing yourself to potential failure again and again. But you know, after a long period of time, that adds up to some sort of success and legacy.
(DESCRIPTION)
Leo Resig, Co-Executive Chairman, Chief Innovation Officer and Founder, Atmosphere; Co-founder, Chive Media.
(SPEECH)
I think we just have our own different skill sets. We know how each other thinks at this point when it comes to certain decisions. So it's gotten a lot easier and we've always just taken an approach of like literally just have fun with whatever we're doing.
Try to invest in real estate that will bring you joy and fulfillment beyond just the financial investment. And make sure that you're investing in a market that has more demand than supply.
(DESCRIPTION)
Austin Allison, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Pacaso. Brittany Underwood, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer, Akola Jewelry.
(SPEECH)
It's an exciting journey. It's great to be an investor, be a good steward of your family's resources, all of those things. But find what makes you come alive.
And have fun. Communicate, have fun. Get back to having fun as a family.
(DESCRIPTION)
Justin Bridgeman, Chief Operating Officer, Bridgeman Hospitality.
(SPEECH)
Try and do things that may not necessarily ruffle feathers or are always about money and business and stuff like that. But what do you all share together?
(DESCRIPTION)
Eden Bridgeman Sklenar, Chairwoman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Ebony and Jet.
(SPEECH)
As kids, we understood the value of $1. We had to learn the aspects of the business. Because if one day we were going to be able to be CEO or an executive, you had to know all the pieces within that business, but also to understand the value of every single person.
So we started out either as janitors in the restaurants. We worked dropping fries. Justin, you did more of the grill work at our Wendy's. Doing the drive-through. I mean, we were going to understand every aspect, but that every single person that made the operation happen had a value, and that we had to appreciate that.
The thing that gets me most excited, particularly as an investor, is when the power of the market and the power of the solving real problems come together, you can really make a lot of change and do quite well.
I don't think there's any secret, it's a lot of hard work. And you know, having been a founder for the last 15 years and also made a lot of early stage investments, you know, some things work and some things don't.
(DESCRIPTION)
Sam Kass, Food Entrepreneur, Acre. Brian Spaly, Executive Chairman, Tecovas.
(SPEECH)
I think there's no substitute for just grinding every day and trying to delight your customers.
I think when you put together a dynamic group of guests, a dynamic group of speakers in this dynamic venue, you get dynamic results. So being able to share ideas and thoughts and content just leads to beautiful results.
(DESCRIPTION)
Clinton Warren, South Region Head of Investments and Advice, J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
(SPEECH)
[MUSIC PLAYING]
(DESCRIPTION)
A card which stands up against a center piece on a banquet table reads: J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Chicago Emerging Family Leaders 2023, September 21-22, 2023.
Text, J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
Chasing Greatness On and Off the Track
Allyson Felix, Olympian Track & Field Athlete; Co-Founder, Saysh
Wes Felix, All-American Track & Field Athlete; Co-Founder, Saysh
Athletes and siblings, Allyson and Wes, have accomplished greatness on the track, but the duo are now replicating the same success with their new business venture.
“We could be the ones to create the change we've been asking and begging for these huge companies to do. We could put into the world what we want to exist.
Let's go for it. Let's do it.”
– Allyson Felix
Real Estate Reimagined: Perspectives and Guidance for the Future
Austin Allison, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Pacaso
Tarek El Moussa, Real Estate Investor and TV Personality, TEM Capital
Roh Habibi, Principal Habibi Advisory Team and Founder, Opulent Properties
Real estate investing can be a complex road to navigate, but our panel explored comprehensive insights into the future of luxury real estate and emerging trends.
"What's really cool and interesting about luxury real estate is that the return on it is not just financial, it's also experiential"
- Austin Allison
An Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp
Brian Spaly, Executive Chairman, Tecovas
What is the secret ingredient to success? To some it’s failing. Brian Spaly led us in a candid conversation about when things can go wrong, and how to pick yourself up and try again.
“I don't think there's any secret. It's a lot of hard work. Some things work and some things don’t, and I think there's no substitute for just grinding every day”
– Brian Spaly
Cultivating Change: The Future of Food and Fashion
Kristy Caylor, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, For Days
Sam Kass, Food Entrepreneur, Acre
The fashion and food sectors are evolving, and the transformation will create opportunities for investors and consumers alike.
“Whatever your motivation is, when the power of the market and the power of solving real problems come together.
You can really make a lot of change and do quite well.”
– Sam Kass
Bridging Generations: Building on a Legacy, Forging Unique Paths
Justin Bridgeman, Chief Operating Officer, Bridgeman Hospitality
Eden Bridgeman Sklenar, Chief Executive Officer and Chairwoman, EBONY and Jet
Ryan Bridgeman, President, Manna Hospitality
The Bridgeman’s, Ryan, Eden and Justin, are redefining family business. While they each run their own respective companies, they make an effort to “champion each other” and ensure that the values of their businesses mirror the values of their family.
“The legacy business has had a culture that is very similar to our family, and each subsequent business after that has tried to emulate that culture”
– Ryan Bridgeman
When Passion Meets Purpose— One Business’s Journey to Empower Women
Brittany Underwood, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer, Akola Jewelry
Brittany Underwood’s story of how a trip to Africa turned into a global jewelry business is truly inspiring. Her advice? Look for strength and joy in the midst of adversity.
“It's an exciting journey. But find what makes you come alive”
– Brittany Underwood
Customized Convenience: Innovating a Few of Our Favorite Things
Jasper Fallucca, Director of Business Development, Palermo Villa Inc.
Mike LaVitola, Chairman and Co-Founder, Foxtrot
Nicole Wegman, Chief Executive Office and Founder, Ring Concierge
Three entrepreneurs, three different business models, one common purpose–disrupt the industry. Our panelists shared their insights on navigating through challenges to becoming success stories.
“What inspires me as an entrepreneur is always the next steps. I'm always thinking about what's next, what haven't I done?”
– Nicole Wegman
A Resig Reunion: Pursuing Passions by the Chive’s Dynamic Duo
John Resig, Co-Executive Chairman, President and Co-Founder of Atmosphere and Chief Executive Officer, Chive MediaAtmosphere and Chive Media
Leo Resig, Co-Executive Chairman, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder, Atmosphere
Two brothers shared a dream of entrepreneurship and leveraged their individual skill sets to find success, while having fun along the way.
“Perseverance is the key. You’ve got to constantly be trying new things and that means exposing yourself to potential failure again and again. But after a period of time, that adds up to some sort of success and legacy.”
– John Resig
