Cohort, 2018, Industry, Government, Policy, & Public Affairs, Sector, Public Sector, In her former role at Metro Chicago Exports, Lisa Reijula worked to increase the area’s economic competitiveness through international trade so all residents can participate in the global economy. Reijula desig...

Cohort, 2019, Industry, Business & Consulting, Sector, Private Sector, Euler Bropleh is the founder and managing director of VestedWorld, a venture capital fund focused on spurring sustainable economic growth in underserved regions around the world. In this role, he is responsible for sourcing, v...

Cohort, 2024, Industry, Science, Technology, & Innovation, Sector, Academia, Julia Lane is responsible for developing and executing growth strategies across the University of Chicago’s science, engineering, and innovation landscape. This includes developing new institutes, building global and d...

Cohort, 2022, Industry, Banking & Finance, Sector, Private Sector, Josh Gordon-Blake was a founding member of Pangea Money Transfer and currently serves as the company's chief operating officer. In that capacity, he is responsible for setting corporate strategy and managing business operations, i...

Cohort, 2018, Industry, Environment & Sustainability, Sector, Private Sector, Social Media, Josh Ellis is the co-founder and executive director of SUM, a company that creates restorative outdoor experiences for groups throughout Chicagoland—from staff retreats and wellness outings to community ...

Cohort, 2015, Industry, Banking & Finance, Sector, Private Sector, Lisa G. Thomas has extensive experience in venture capital and private equity investing, governance, and operations in emerging markets. She is the founder and managing director of Samata Capital, a fund management company dedicat...

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