Americas

Zaya Younan came to the US with $25 in his pocket at the age of 13; today, he is CEO and Chairman of Younan Properties, a $6 billion global private equity firm.

Henry Silverman is a real estate investor and prominent businessman who led Cendant Corporation, a multibillion-dollar conglomerate of brands.

Ben Suky, founder of Bensco LLC, is a real estate entrepreneur leading billion-dollar investments across residential and mixed-use sectors.

Discover the journey of Fabrice Grinda—top angel investor, entrepreneur, and FJ Labs co-founder with 1,100+ investments and 300+ exits.

Discover the journey of Fabrice Grinda—top angel investor, entrepreneur, and FJ Labs co-founder with 1,100+ investments and 300+ exits.

Todd Cirella serves as a Senior Managing Director at Laidlaw & Company, an investment firm with a decades of legacy, and specializes in alternative investments

Michael Dearing Entrepreneur and investor, Michael Dearing founded startup investment firm, Harrison Metal (HM), in 2008. Throughout the years, HM has attracted a small number of partners, including university endowments, charitable trusts, and pensions. Serving as HM’s general partner for six funds, Michael manages the company’s portfolio of private technology investments. Additionally he works as ... Read more

Eric Desai Eric Desai is Managing Partner & CEO at Vidavo, an investment firm based in San Francisco, Raleigh and London. The firm focuses on B2B technology solutions that promote health and sustainability. Their mission is to drive sustainable growth, climate impact and food security by investing in game-changing companies advancing the next agro-industrial revolution ... Read more

Sydney Wong Sydney Wong is an accomplished professional with a diverse background spanning venture capital, entrepreneurship, and fintech. As a successful fintech founder with an exit, Sydney brings invaluable firsthand experience to her role as Investor at Pre-Seed / Seed Fund – VenturX Capital. There, she does direct investments in startups, has managed co-investment relationships ... Read more

Paul Anthony Claxton Paul Anthony Claxton is Managing General Partner at Q1 Velocity Venture Capital. He is deeply entrenched in the realm of early-stage AI investment, focusing on impact-driven companies that uplift society, bolster economies, and promote environmental stewardship. About Paul Anthony Claxton With a decade-long journey as a serial entrepreneur and emerging fund manager, ... Read more