Giants & Crowns

Emery Wells, CEO of Frame.io, discusses the platform's evolution, seamless integration with editing tools, challenges in transitioning to the new venture, operational strategies for communication in a growing organization, and fostering a unique company culture. The quickfire round covers business books, filmmaking inspiration, and future ventures.

Viraj Puri is the CEO & Co-Founder of the Gotham Greens, a worldwide pioneer in the field of urban agriculture and a leading regional producer of hyper-local, premium-quality, greenhouse grown vegetables and herbs.

Anthony Demby is the founder of HumbleRIOT an Audible Idea Shop that collaborates with companies of all kinds to discover the their Musical Reflection through Music Strategy & Curation.

Gil Addo and Carlos Reines are the co-founders of Rubicon MD a web-based eConsult service that enables primary care providers to quickly and easily discuss their cases with top specialists, so they can provide better care—improving the patient experience and reducing costs.

Julio Galvez aka “The Whooligan” is the Director of Worldwide Bookings and Partnerships for Soulection. The Whooligan is also a DJ on the roster with over 15 years of performance experience. Since joining Soulection in the summer of 2013, Julio has executed and managed 25+ domestic and international tours, as well as countless one-off events, reaching 6 continents and over 150+ cities, for over 15 artists and DJs.

Dennis Mortensen is the CEO and co-founder of x.ai a hardcore technology company with a mission to democratize the personal assistant.

John McPheters is the CEO & Co-Founder of Stadium Goods, a global online marketplace for sneakers and apparel with a brick and mortar store in soho, NYC.

Ryan Cummins is Co-Founder/Co-CEO of Omaze, a cause marketplace that raises money and awareness for charity by offering the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Rachel Drori is the Founder & CEO at Daily Harvest, the direct-to-consumer brand that delivers real, unprocessed, unrefined foods in the most convenient format possible: frozen. Prior to starting Daily Harvest, Rachel harnessed her skills as a customer-centric marketing executive, leading teams at Gilt Groupe, American Express, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Vladimir Vukicevic, CEO of Meural, which produces a digital art frame, discusses lessons learned building a hardware platform that delivers content.