Betsy Ziegler
Elizabeth “Betsy” Ziegler is the first female CEO of 1871, now the Number 1 ranked university affiliated-tech incubator in the world.Previous to 1871, Betsy was the Chief Innovation Officer at the Kellogg School of Management,...
Leslie Sawyer
Leslie J. Sawyer is President and CEO of Environmental Design International inc. (EDI), and has been leading the firm since August 2016 after serving nearly 20 years on EDI’s Board of Directors. As businesses grappled...
Carrie Helen Nahabedian
Chef Carrie Nahabedian started her career in cooking in the Ritz Carlton Hotel fine dining restaurant “The Dining Room” during high school in the northern suburbs of Chicago. From the first day, she walked into...
Sarah Stegner Nambiar
Smita Shah
Smita Shah is an entrepreneur and civic leader with a commitment to excellence and improving lives. She is the Founder and CEO of SPAAN Tech, Inc., a multidisciplinary firm with 25 years expertise in public...
Ellen A. Rudnick
Ms. Rudnick currently serves as Sr. Advisor to the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago. She previously served as its Executive Director and a Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship at the...
Dee M. Robinson
Dee Robinson is a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader renowned for her strategic thinking and analytical prowess, which she leverages to drive innovative solutions that propel businesses to new heights. Throughout her illustrious career, Dee has...
Jenny Niemann
Jenny is president, chief executive officer and owner of Forward Space, an independent Steelcase dealership in Chicago. She is responsible for the strategic leadership of the company – providing guidance in support of client needs,...
Erin Inman
Ms. Inman is the President & CEO of Primera Engineers. She has nearly 25 years of electrical engineering experience in the utility, higher education and industrial markets. Ultimately charged with overseeing all aspects of the...
Julie E. Scott
Julie Scott is President and Chief Executive Officer of CTS Holdings, Inc., a hands-on business advisory and project management firm focused on Finance & Accounting, Information Technology and Supply Chain issues for Fortune 1000 and...