The Founder Gallery

Founder & CEO, Luso

Dani Barajas is the founder and CEO of Luso, a platform to modernize financial services from the inside out, beginning with the acquisition and transformation of a nationally chartered bank.

Co-Founder, Element5

Bhavani Raman is the co-founder of Element5, the agentic automation platform transforming post-acute operations.

Founder, Meet in 10 and the Knowledge Shop

Tori Hanson is the founder of Meet in 10, the event-tech networking platform, born from her experience running The Knowledge Shop, a founder community and startup events listing site.

Founder, Sargent Initiatives Inc.

Kristin Sargent is the CEO and founder of Sargent Initiatives Inc., which enables commercial software companies to expand across the US Federal sector.

Co-Founder, Tertulia

Lynda Hammes is co-founder of Tertulia, a new way to discover and purchase books online.

Founder, Saymore

Stephanie Kaiser is the founder of saymore, a virtual community focused on mental wellness.

Founder & CEO, Makeena

Karen Frame is the Founder and CEO of Makeena, a seamless loyalty and rewards platform dedicated to transforming the shopping experience into one that's healthier, more sustainable, and cost-effective.

Founder & CEO, Metric Health

Dr. Marie Onakomaiya is Founder and CEO of Metric Health, a startup developing an AI-driven platform to improve assessment and follow-up for people with brain injury.

Founder and CEO, Necterine

Holly Sloofman is the founder and CEO of Necterine, a next-generation dating app designed to help users build meaningful connections, foster self-awareness, and navigate dating with confidence.