The Cohort
My name is Ace Beattie, and I am a 14 year old freshman at Lone Peak High School. My passion is computers, computer science, and coding. I also love to sing and act in my free time. I lived in St. Louis, Missouri for the first 11 years of my life, then moved to Big Sky.
Adam works at the intersection of arts, tech, and business. He currently serves as the CIO of the San Francisco Opera, as VP of Post:Ballet’s Advisory Board, and as an American for the Arts Diversity in the Arts Leadership Mentor. In past lives, Adam was the CTO of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), President of CIOarts, and co-founder of art e-commerce startup Markk. His favorite non-office jobs have been karate sensei and kibbutz petting zookeeper. He has a profoundly mindful, authentic, and intentional way of being that connects people and sparks change and self- transformation.
Serving people + entities sincere about their inner development needed to forward the UN SDGs—Facilitator. Artist. Senior Lecturer @ MIT Sloan. Founder @ TILT, social enterprise focused on artful evolution of leaders + cultures working in ever-changing contexts. Serves McKinsey's think tank for Learning Innovation. Innovating curricula to train leaders in lived practices that facilitate ongoing growth of individuals + communities at MIT Sloan, Harvard ilab, Stanford d.school. Lived in an Australian Aboriginal community for 3 years to study how we mature creatively.
Alan Macy is a father of one, applied-science artist, founder of the Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology (residency program) and R&D director, past president and a cofounder of BIOPAC Systems (biotechnology company).
Alexa is an adventurous graphic designer born in Germany. She came to the states to learn her passion and as she grew into the Bozeman community, she began getting recognized for her beautifully clean design and keen eye for design trends. Her favorite things are her boyfriend, pet fish, and microbrews. She is a natural explorer, enjoying the outdoors. Her curious adventure mindset also influences her design, pushing limits and finding perfect styles for any brand or task.
Amber Case studies the interaction between humans and computers and how our relationship with information is changing the way cultures think, act, and understand their worlds. Case just finished fellowships at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society and the MIT Center for Civic Media. Case is the author of Calm Technology, Design for the Next Generation of Devices. She was the co-founder and former CEO of Geoloqi, a location-based software company acquired by Esri in 2012. Her TED talk, “We are all cyborgs now,” has been viewed over a million times.
Amber lives a storied life at the end of a road near the top of a mountain in Montana where she carves trees in a “luminous gesture of love toward nature and humankind.” TEDx speaker, writer and adventurer, she is currently keen to create healing sculptural sanctuaries for hospitals. Declared by WOOD magazine as one of “America’s Woodworking Greats,” Amber recently became the first woman to carve in the country of Bhutan when the Prime Minister asked her to create an artwork in a palace for their king. Ice climbing, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, river trips and travel fuel her spirit
I'm a Junior at Bozeman High, a feminist, a musician, an artist, and a competitive gymnast. I love food, the ocean, and equality. I have a pet chicken named Rita and a lion's mane for hair. I also enjoy photography, modeling, and listening to music. I have very strong opinions, especially when it comes to political issues.
Amy is the ED of a foundation committed to the non-profit sector, early childhood issues and Indian country. Her educational background is in physical chemistry with a dabbling in philosophy. She is an organizer and a planner by nature and is an overcommitted volunteer working as a firefighter, EMT and member of Search and Rescue with Red Lodge Fire Rescue, a youth cross country ski coach and wherever her kids’ hearts lead them. She enjoys trail running, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, rafting, Nordic skiing, snowboarding and spending time with her amazing children, pets and friends.
After I graduated in Economics from a German University, I worked as a product manager in the Marketing Dep. of a stationer. Real Estate was my next station in life: I was a property manager, before I started my own business as a real estate broker. My thirst for knowledge pointed me to University again and I continued studying - with a focus on history of arts and history. 2002 I got my first child - two more should follow -and I decided to stay at home; what a gift! As they grew older my passion for filming took over and I worked for several film productions as 2nd AD and editor/lector
Exponential technologies advisor, Singularity University (SU) alumna & Founder of d.Cent Labs, a Core-Edge ecosystem to drive application of decentralized & AI technologies. Been named ‘Top Ten Frontier Women’ in Blockchain & Digital Assets by UN-Fifth element group in partnership with Thomson Reuters & Morning Star. An advisor/mentor to Crypto/Blockchain, AI, Bio-Healthcare companies at SU Ventures, SU Smart City accelerator, CLSI & GSV Labs. A global speaker, often invited to contribute at UNGA, MIT Media Labs Emerging Worlds, REDX & HOPE Global Forum, besides award winning doc producer.
Hi my name is Anna Sofinaek and I am a junior in high school. I am a varsity debater, and I also play tennis. I am involved in a few clubs at my school that support equality, leadership, and community. I love my family (including pets) and my friends. I love to hike, ski, travel, and experience new things. I am passionate about leadership and learning about the world and I cannot wait to see what HATCH has to offer me!
Purpose-driven entrepreneur in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, risk-taker, skilled fundraiser, smart marketer, strategic thinker, and runner -- using fitness to help others.
Anson is a builder and a tinkerer. He applies that inherent problem-solving and stripped-down ingenuity to his musical endeavors, banding together with other Bozeman musicians to expand his own songs and to dwell within the lengthy jam-pieces of The Allman Brothers Band and The Grateful Dead, among others. He spent his summer on a Ranch near Mahattan, Montana, tending horses, fixing equipment and fences, and running his dog ragged. In this season he can be found in the classroom at MSU, continuing his engineering studies.
Aryeh-Or is a multi-hyphenate creative with over 15 years of professional experience throughout the multimedia entertainment and advertising industries. Though film and television have garnered him the most attention thus far, Aryeh-Or has also played music all his life and is currently recording multiple solo and collaborative projects. No matter what the medium or outlet for his creative expression, Aryeh-Or’s missioin and primary goal is “to uplift, inspire and empower both the individual and collective consciousness through art.”
Founder/CEO of MOBLHOM. Former professional athlete. Brand strategist for major women's and outdoor lifestyle brands.
Becca Stevens is passionate about kids and education. She believes all kids have something to say and something to share with the world. Becca has been teaching for 20 years in subject areas such as English, social studies, reading, art and drama.
"Benjamin “BJ” McBride is the Co-Founder of BE-IMAGINATIVE, manager for SOL Development + Mino Yanci, and Head of Strategic Partnerships for Zoo Labs. Prior to taking on these positions, BJ was Special Assistant to Mayor Kevin Johnson for the City of Sacramento where he was a founding member of a political action committee called IndiviZible and instrumental in the retention of the Sacramento Kings. He also worked with Sony Music Entertainment Columbia Records in the A&R (Artist and Repertoire Dept.) and Universal Music Group (Contracting and Licensing Dept.). He is currently on the advisory committee for San Francisco Museum of African Diaspora and Blackout for Human Rights. He obtained his Bachelors of Arts Degree in African- American Studies with a concentration in History and a Minor in Urban Education from the University of California in Los Angeles.
Bill is a financial activist. He connects people and ideas to create opportunities for transforming the capital markets. Through his independent advisory firm, NorthFork Financial, and as a co-founder of HomeStake Venture Partners, an innovative platform to help mid-market businesses access growth capital from locally-minded investors, he is deeply committed to distributing opportunity, ownership and power.
Boone Govertsen-Donaldson is a sophomore in high school from Missoula, MT. I have always been a builder and creator (costumes, RC airplanes, inventions). I grew up doing acrobatics/circus/performing. Now I am passionate about snowboarding and lacrosse. I spent time in Chile going to school, traveling and being with my family who lives there. He spends summers in Alaska fishing.
I'm currently a senior at St.Raymond's High School in the Bronx, NY (also class president), and I'm in my last year of the Gentlemen's Retreat program. I want to attend Georgetown University with the hopes of majoring in political science. After graduation, I plan on entering the Marine Corps as an Officer, because I have a passion for the Marines, and I enjoy the difficulty involved with preparing for the challenge. Ultimately, I want my career to be in politics.
Brendan grew up loving the mountains around Chattanooga, Tennessee. In high school, he interned at Lamp Post Group, a local venture capital incubator. This inspired him to co-found a pressure washing company. Brendan then decided to follow his dream of living out west by attending Montana State University. He worked at the Blackstone Launchpad and was the President of LaunchCats, an entrepreneurial club at MSU. This past summer he worked at a fly fishing shop in Ennis, MT. He is currently a junior, majoring in computer science with hopes of studying aboard in New Zealand next semester.
Brittany Tanner of Bakersfield California is an accomplished vocalist and member of SOL Development. She complete her debut album "Journey to Be You", with bassist Tarus Mateen, co-produced by Eric "Boots" Greene. While in DC she has performed at the Kennedy Center alongside it's artistic director Jason Moran, and became a household name through the ranks of DC's vibrant open mic scene. She transitioned to Oakland to help start Roses in Concrete Community School with the rest of the SOL Development team and has made her presence know in Oakland as a vocalist which has earned her the respect of notables like Mali Music Monica, Bilal, Robert Glasper and India Arie.
Bryant is a storyteller. He is an event producer who can bring any vision to life on a grand scale. He has helped produce iconic events, including the NYC Marathon, The Five Boro Bike Tour, The Avon 39 Walks to End Breast Cancer, The Big Sky BPR, The BZN International Film Festival, The Taste of the Rockies, Warrior Taste Fest & the Hatch MT Summit 2018 + 2019. After ten years of creating spectacle, Bryant has found his home base. While he is not producing large-scale events, he manages Starlite Bozeman, a creative center for self-expression based around dance & the arts.
Hello my name is Carly Wilson and I am a Freshman at Lone Peak High School. I was born and raised in Big Sky, and love everything Big Sky has to offer! I enjoy doing many physical activities including, soccer, basketball, and volleyball. I participate in the few theater opportunities that the community has to offer. I also enjoy playing trombone in the high school band, and I am also a member of student council.
Cary James taught at Bangor High School for 20 years. His students have excelled in national and international science competitions including the 2010 National Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP),the 2011 Bjorn von Euler Innovation in Water Scholarship, and the 2016 first place INTEL Science Talent Search “Global Good” award. He has a passion for improving the quality of water for people in developing countries and has focused student research on water sanitation, conservation, and remediation. Currently he mentors students through the Stormwater Management Research Team (SMART) program.
Casey's life and career are devoted to building the capacity of others to improve the world around them. As the founding Executive Director of the Yellowstone Club Community Foundation, Casey partnered with local nonprofits to meet the challenges of a rapidly growing region, supporting emerging entrepreneurs, expanding public school and arts programming, and helping serve human needs. Previously, as a nurse focusing on infant development she mentored new parents in their understanding of their infant while supporting them as they started their journey into parenthood. Committed to continuing support for families on a larger scale by producing Lifetime Network’s, Emmy Award winning TV series What Every Baby Knows. As parents and pregnant moms went online looking for immediate answers, Casey worked to co-create the groundbreaking online resource, BabyCenter.com. Consulting with Proctor and Gamble’s Pampers brand, Casey created the Pamper Parenting Institute, a consortium of leading childcare experts providing resources for hospitals, health departments, and families. Now splitting her time between Big Sky and Boston Casey is working with high school students focusing on social activism to create political change.
Creator of entrepreneurial change-makers at scale, building tools, communities & mindsets to unleash entrepreneurial capability globally.
Charlotte Langley hails from PEI where she cultivated a deep love for the oceans and her ‘Maritime Chic’ style of cooking. She aims to nurture and inspire through food with consciously selected ingredients that celebrate season, terroir and the delicate ecosystems that sustain us. Constantly challenging herself and what it means to be a chef, Charlotte founded Scout Canning, Canada’s first fresh canned seafood company, and through her role as ambassador for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) she champions the importance of choosing seafood that is both sustainable and traceable.
Chris knows that life is forever changing and he is on a turbo tour for the entire ride. He's a realtor, retired firefighter, electrician, and is flirting with working in renewable energy. He has many passions but his main focus has always been family and friends. He is now a double below-the-knee amputee due to a paragliding accident that nearly took his life. For the most part he does not see himself as handicapped. Collectively and unconditionally - he's got this!
Chris Harris is a senior program officer in Entrepreneurship for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he manages the Central Standards grant initiative and leads rural entrepreneurship strategies in the Heartland. Chris is a lifelong rural resident from Kansas where he works with non-profits across the region to address persistent systemic rural challenges.
Chris is the founding principal and CEO of Science Leadership Academy Schools, a network of progressive public schools in Philadelphia, PA considered to be pioneers of the School 2.0 movement. Chris is the co-founder of Inquiry Schools which is dedicated to helping schools become more empowering, modern learning spaces. Chris has won the McGraw Prize in Education and has been named Outstanding Leader of the Year by the International Society of Technology in Education. Chris is co-author of Building School 2.0: How to Create the Schools We Need with Zac Chase and father to Jakob and Theo.
Chris is a Senior Growth Manager at an agriculture tech start up working to transform how data and information is used in agriculture. With extensive experience traveling throughout rural places in the world, he likes to focus on how stakeholders from varying backgrounds and with varying interests come together to determine how a landscape is managed and ultimately used.
Chris Petrikin is Executive Vice President, Global Communications & Corporate Branding for Paramount Pictures, responsible for development of the studio’s corporate brand and global communications strategies, working across the company's film and television divisions as well as with parent company Viacom. Prior to Paramount, Petrikin served as Chief Communications Officer for 20th Century Fox, which followed the William Morris Agency, where he was Head of Corporate Communications. Earlier, Petrikin worked as a reporter for such publications as Variety, Inside.com, GQ, Esquire, Salon, LA Times.
Chris Wink is the Co-Founder of Blue Man Group (and one of the three original Blue Men) and Co-Founder of the Blue School. He is currently developing a dramedy for TV. He's also an impromptu drum jammer, a health and longevity enthusiast and a "cliteracy" advocate.
Christine Lai is a cross-sector collaboration catalyst who connects capital, ideas, opportunities, and people for positive social change. She is a Partner with Together Institute, a collective dedicated to collaborating with purpose-driven communities and networks to sustain and thrive. She also works with several foundations - including the Kauffman Foundation, One Project, and Schmidt Futures - on their community, ecosystem, and network strategies. She has a practice of taking life sabbaticals and loves bringing people together to share a delicious meal and meaningful conversation.
Chris was organising live music events around the world when he experienced how bands and equipment constantly get lost trying to find venues and festival locations. Frustrated with the pitfalls of addresses, he tried sharing GPS coordinates instead, but they too failed him on several occasions. He realised addressing just wasn’t good enough and the problem was universal. Determined to find a better way, Chris shared the problem with a mathematician friend to find a solution that was more concise, memorable and easy to communicate. Before long, what3words was born.
Cici Woo is a Scientist/Storyteller/Startup Adviser. She is the Creator of Chew On This Storytelling, the first storytelling series in Virtual Reality. She holds a PhD in Clinical Trials Methodology from Johns Hopkins University, and is currently a Visiting Research Scholar at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health. She enjoys mentoring entrepreneurs, and helping people discover their unique path. She is dedicated to keeping people connected to the heart. She believes in the power of sleep, and long walks in nature.
Claire is a Directed Interdisciplinary Studies degree candidate combining chemical engineering, economics, and microbiology at Montana State University. As part of her thesis, Claire is leading a research project tackling the carbon footprint of refrigerants within her university. Additionally, she is an Advocate at HAVEN, empowering survivors of domestic violence. In her free time, you can find Claire among the mountains, enjoying quality chocolate.
what3words is the world's first addressing system designed for voice - every 3m x 3m square in the world has been assigned an address made of just three words from the dictionary. Clare is the CCO of what3words; prior to this, her background was in the development and growth of social enterprises, including in impact investing. She studied for an undergraduate degree in English, with her graduate degree in the Geography Department at the University of Cambridge, and she volunteers with the Streetlink project, doing health outreach work with sex workers in South London.
Cordaro Rodriguez, born in Charlotte, NC, taught himself piano at 10 and became skilled in multiple instruments and music production. A Princeton psychology graduate (2008), he taught English in Ecuador before earning his JD from Boston University (2012). After briefly practicing law, he co-founded Sons of Serendip, reaching the finals of America’s Got Talent. Since then, the group has performed nationally and internationally, blending cinematic music with storytelling and heart.
Dale Pfeifer is the founder and CEO of Goodworld -- a social media payments company on a mission to save the world. Goodworld provides social media and charitable giving payments technology to non-profits and financial institutions. Dale is from Southland New Zealand and before founding Goodworld ran the Centre for the Study of Leadership at Victoria University of Wellington.
Damani Rhodes is the founder of DrumTraxx App co founder of Drumcoaches and band leader for Mino Yanci a jazz fusion band based out of Sacramento, California. His work as a musician, producer and engineer has made him a go to collaborator in the region. His band has performed at SF Jazz, San Jose Summer Jazz Festival and has been selected to the YBCA 100 List along with the likes of Janet Mock, Janelle Monae and Tarana Burke (Me Too Movement)
Dana is an intellectual property attorney with the law firm Merchant & Gould. Dana assists Hatchers with their intellectual property concerns and questions, helping them protect their ideas, dreams, and initiatives. In return, the Hatch community has provided unwavering inspiration, support, and kindness. Dana is excited for another Hatch and the opportunity to meet and help more incredible Hatchers!
Dani Daley considers herself a cultivator, leader, & woman of the wild. Studying Economics and Political Science at Montana State University, she is intensely grateful to have been raised in Bozeman, Montana. Outside of school, Dani serves as the Senior Associate of the MSU Leadership Institute (LI), where she's ridden in elevators with Sir Ken Robinson and ice climbed with Conrad Anker. Gender equality, entrepreneurship, and mountain biking center her. When she settles down can find her practing photography from the back of her partner's truck and buying expensive toys for her dog.
Daniel Barcay is a technologist, investor, and advisor. His various interests fundamentally revolve around perceiving, naming, and harnessing nearly-invisible forces around us. In his last role as CTO of Thiel Macro, he focused on modeling global-scale market phenomena. A computer scientist and software engineer at heart, he spent many years at Google on projects including Google Earth, Latitude, and ML Research. Fascinated by team dynamics and psychology, Daniel teaches Leadership Development, primarily focused on helping leaders hold nuanced positions amidst complex, uncertain environments.
Visual Strategist, NASA/Jet Propulsion Lab Whether it be standing inside the growing tail of a comet or vacationing on planets many light years away, David creates experiences that elicit wonder and remind us that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. A central theme to his work is the relationship between imagination and the desire to explore. David previously worked for NASA’s Mars Exploration Program, where he led a bootcamp for the imagination focused on designing solutions for living on the planet Mars. Outside of JPL, David works as an independent creative director.
Dave spent the last 15 years as a business leader in media, advertising, and technology, working with some of the largest companies in the world. Inspired by two years of travel that included an expedition to Antarctica and an intensive journey deep into the Bolivian Amazon, Dave founded SoulBuffalo in an effort to synchronize his work with his passion for conservation and a deeper sense of purpose. Under Dave's leadership, SoulBuffalo has grown into an effective and influential catalyst for meaningful global change.
Technologist, software developer and evolving human being working on helping us all tap into our innate yet elusive potential to love, serve and understand each other so we may thrive together on this planet. Co-founder of Leap Forward a non-profit focused on combining technology, neuroscience and psychology to intentionally direct our next step of evolution, rewiring our natural ME-centered survival mechanisms and create interdependent communities of WE that can tap into our collective creative genius and achieve a thriving future for all peoples on this planet.
David Mikkelson is the founder and CEO of Snopes.com, the oldest and most respected fact-checking site online. Mikkelson founded the site in 1994 and today the site receives over 20 million unique monthly visitors. David speaks worldwide about combating “fake news” and the rise of the digital age and its impact on investigative journalism. Managing everything from researching and writing articles about urban legends to overseeing the site’s technical infrastructure, David made Snopes.com the go-to place for Internet users to query the veracity of anything questionable they encounter online.
David Yakos is an inventor, designer, artist and engineer. As Co-Owner of Salient Technologies he is named on dozens of patents and has designed hundreds of products from Prototype-of-the-Year by Popular Science to cryogenic control valves for NASA’s spacecraft; from pediatric wheelchairs for kids to oceanic environmental research drones. As someone who is always creating, he also licences out his toy and game ideas out if his invention house, Streamline Design LLC. Titles including Circuit Maze, Mega Tracks, Dunk Hat, Long Cow, Maker Studio, he was recently named Toy-Innovator-of-the-Year.
DE KAI - AI, language, music, social, cognition work to raise cultural empathy and understanding. Named Founding ACL Fellow for foundational contributions to Google/Yahoo/Microsoft/etc translators; named Debrett's 100 most influential figures of Hong Kong. Founding AI Professor at HKUST; Distinguished Research Scientist at Berkeley’s ICSI. Machine learning for natural language processing, machine translation, computational creativity, empathetic AI, music tech, AI ethics. Kellogg-HKUST EMBA, UC Berkeley CS PhD. A multi-instrumentalist songwriter classically trained at Northwestern University's School of Music, De Kai started piano and composing at age 4 while simultaneously immersed in the improvisational, rhythmic, conversational forms of Chicago's blues, soul and funk. At Berkeley he studied West African polyrhythms prior to years of intensive training on flamenco cajón with a wide range of top Spanish percussionists and dancers. www.dekai.org
I lead work at the intersection of higher education, nonprofit leadership, professional development, global education, and the arts. Pprojects consistently focus on creating meaningful opportunities for students, underserved communities, and creative collaborators. I balance this work with an active involvement in the folk, country, and Americana music community, often combining education, storytelling, and community impact.
From failed British naval helicopter pilot to disillusioned WPP ad-exec, to the CEO of the Guardian, it took Eamonn nearly 30 years to build his passion and test it out in the entrepreneurial space. His company, FairShare helps well-intentioned corporate leaders better execute their good intentions by building more authentic and enduring marketing partnerships with social impact entrepreneurs and activists. He also helps entrepreneurs and activists better package their work to attract commercial interest.
Elaine Buckholtz is a Light Installation Artist and Art Professor at The Massachusettts College of Art and Design, (The Studio For Interrelated Media) in Boston, Massachusetts. Her most recent work utilizes video and light in relation to sculptural forms, digital prints, and preexisting sites in architecture and nature often under the cover of darkness. Buckholtz has a background in visual and lighting design for the stage, and a significant aspect of her visual art has involved direct experiences and immersive environments for the viewer to engage in.
At the age of 6 years old, Eleni planned to have her and her friends become presidents of the nations in the world in order to unite all human beings. Currently, in college, Eleni is double majoring in Human Geography and Mechanical Engineering Technology with the goal of building stuff to help people.
Elke Govertsen is a consultant sitting at the intersection of content, culture, connection, and community. Her deep understanding of human behavior enables her to identify what motivates people—both good and bad—to achieve alignment. She has built movements and can navigate a multi-platform approach to impact. She has been a CEO, Chief Community Officer, designer, facilitator, writer, and the heart of every team she has been a part of. “There are influencers, there are influencers of influencers, and then there is Elke Govertsen.” – George Brandt, Forbes
My name is Ellie Jenni, I was born in Bozeman, Montana and am growing up in Missoula, Montana. I am a dancer and a hockey player and a passionate traveler. Through dance I have gone to Austria, China, Italy, and Portugal and loved every bit of it. I hope to one day make a difference in this world I continue to discover every day.
Elysa Fenenbock is a leader in organizational transformation, education, and design strategy, with experience at IDEO, Google, and The Greater Good Science Center. A recipient of the Edmund Hillary Global Impact Fellowship, she helps businesses and purpose-driven leaders find innovative solutions. Elysa envisions a future where creativity, consciousness, and life-centered design drive global wellbeing. Recent accomplishments include teaching Stanford University d.school's first ever class on Psychedelic Medicine and Design. She’s had her life changed ー even saved ー by psychedelic medicine.
Senior at Bozeman High, varsity debater and interested in film making, specifically for documentaries.
An entrepreneur, board member and strategist scaling smart solutions for sustainable cities. She is the co-founder of 11VEN, a innovation collective and a proud HATCH board member and HATCH Studio architect. Her previous ventures include MyVillage and Zola Electric, connecting 1M+ African households to affordable solar energy. She has raised $180M+ from world-class investors for her ventures. In addition to HATCH, she is/has been a board member for Kidogo and TheBoardroom Africa. Recognitions include Forbes 30 Under 30, Zayed Future Energy Prize, and Academy of Achievement delegate.
Marketer, brand strategy guy, investor, writer (in my own mind) and father to a very opinionated 7 year old. I've been blessed to have worked on some amazing brands, including my time helping rebuild Converse to its pop culture icon status (and making it interesting enough for Nike to buy.) Born and raised in Seattle but have been lucky enough to enjoy Boston, Venice Beach, Chicago and now the Silicon Slopes of UT in my current role as VP, Global Marketing at Demo.
Erin is a passionate educator and advocate for community-based, sustainable food systems. She has been working to propel the Farm to School movement for almost a decade, including as a FoodCorps Service Member and in her current position as Education Director for Bozeman-based nonprofit Gallatin Valley Farm to School. She develops experiential garden/food-based curriculum for pre-K through college students and teachers and cultivates resilient edible garden landscapes to promote environmental, community and human health. Erin holds an M.Ed and science teacher certification from Montana State.
Erin is one of the nation's foremost experts on branding, sports marketing and Hip-Hop culture, creating pivotal partnerships for a roster of Fortune 500 brands and pop culture icons. Hand-picked by Michael Jordan, Erin was the original brand architect for the Jordan brand within Nike, and revolutionized the sneaker industry with the Starbury brand launch in 2006. The recipient of numerous awards, he has appeared on ESPN, CNN, VH1, and BET and been quoted in USA Today, Time, Inc., Business Week, Wall Street Journal and Fortune. As a civic leader, Patton devotes his time, talent and treasure to various national non-profit organizations and causes, including KaBOOM!, which builds playgrounds in underserved areas.
Esther Lee’s career is grounded in defining brands and developing marketing that creates maximum value for the company and its customers. This principle has guided her work, in her roles as Global CCO at Coca-Cola; SVP for Brand, Marketing, Advertising and Sponsorships at AT&T; and now, Global CMO at MetLife. She has worked to drive business growth by defining engagement strategies based on what customers want and need. In her early career, she held leadership positions at advertising agencies, including global networks and entrepreneurial shops like DiNoto Lee, the agency she co-founded.
Ezra is the editor in chief at Vox Media, which he co-founded in 2014 to create a new politics site. He began his career in 2003, as an intern for the Washington Monthly in Washington, D.C. In 2007, he began working for the American political magazine American Prospect. After that, he became the Columnist for The Washington Post and he began writing at the newspaper in 2009. He became a columnist there in addition to his work at The Washington Post and MSNBC in 2011. In 2010, he was named Blogger of the Year by The Week magazine and The Sidney Hillman Foundation. He was named one of the 50 most powerful people in Washington, D.C., by GQ in 2011. His blog was also named one of the 25 best financial blogs by Time magazine that year. Klein left the Washington Post in January 2014. He also provided political commentary on MSNBC‘s The Rachel Maddow Show, Hardball with Chris Matthews, and The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell. In 2015, he launched The Weeds, a Vox podcast of detailed discussions on public policy.
Felicia Gangloff-Bailey, a native of Sacramento, California, is currently an educational psychology doctoral student in the School of Education at Howard University and a member of SOL Development, a Hip-Hop/Jazz/Soul ensemble of music teachers. Her dissertation explores the relationships between racial socialization messages received from hip-hop and racial identity on the motivational beliefs of African American college students. Implications of her work will provide added understanding of the intersections of motivation processes and racial and cultural variables to further understand African American student achievement. Felicia has over 15 years of piano training and currently assists with the Kinder Choir at Roses in Concrete Community School in East Oakland. Felicia has received the education and outreach award (Howard University) for her research and is a 2015 cohort member of the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society (Yale University).
Gabriel (BA & MA, Stanford) is a leadership coach, conflict mediator, diversity and inclusion specialist, and an ordained zen monk. His work brings together social justice and purpose driven enterprises, design thinking, human psychology and group dynamics. As a lecturer at Stanford University he taught the innovative class, Designing Your Life. He is devoted to healing our racial divides. In collaboration with others, his goal is to scale his work into local and national ‘truth and reconciliation’ processes to address our legacy of slavery and prepare us for the global challenges ahead.
Gary is the Founder of SciGaia, focused on initiatives designed to improve policy and decision making through the use of Wealth Metrics that value social, environmental, economic, and human assets. His team is building powerful and intuitive decision-making platforms designed to improve human health, community prosperity, environmental resilience, and sustainable water supply.
As the Chief Creative Officer of C2, Génifère holds the reins on the company’s creative process. The driving force behind the magic of C2, she weaves artistry, showmanship and attention to detail together to delAs the Chief Creative Officer of C2, Génifère holds the reins on the company’s creative process. The driving force behind the magic of C2, she weaves artistry, showmanship and attention to detail together to deliver truly unique experiences. Génifère oversees the content and event programming for C2’s flagship conferences as well as the design and execution of its international events.
Writer. Consultant. HATCH Contributor. George has led the revolution in how people start new jobs. He and his colleagues at PrimeGenesis accelerate transitions so that leaders and their teams fulfill their potential and deliver better results faster. He is the author of six books on onboarding, 500+ columns for Forbes, twelve musical plays (book, lyrics & music) and a passionate supporter of Yarrow, HATCH and HATCHers.
Gianna (Pedace) Allentuck lives in Longmeadow, Massachusetts with her husband Lee Allentuck and their two teenage children Sontino and Cecelia. Gianna serves as the Adjustment Counselor for Elias Brookings Elementary School in Springfield, Massachusetts; and also is a volunteer member of several committees such as the City of Springfield Mayor’s Citywide Violence Prevention Task Force, the Hampden County Sheriff Department Community Accountability Board (CAB) program, Honorary Deputy Sheriff program, and the Springfield Parent Villages initiative; and is founder of the nonprofit Sonelia Inc.
Grant is an award-winning VJ ranked among the top visual performers worldwide. He gave up his collegiate ideals of working with deaf children when he first experienced a live VJ environment in Black Rock City in the late 90's. As a Communications Disorder Specialist, he found visuals to be a unique way to interpret music for the deaf. Since then, under the name VJ Culture, Grant has provided sight and sound for audiences around the world. As VJ Culture Grant has worked or toured with Tiesto, Beck, Mary J Blige, P-Diddy, Dash Berlin, Common, Eryka Badu, Jazzy Jeff, Paul Oakenfold and many more.
My name is Haden Sangree. I am from Boca Raton, Florida. In my spare time I enjoy playing sports and working on robots with my robotics team. My favorite part of robotics is to see the way things work, it's fascinating! There are so many parts of the system that have to work together in harmony to complete a task, it's art. I am looking forward to use my passion as fuel in the fire to make the world a better place.
Hailey is an optimist. She believes humanity can do good and is currently working to help elevate Indigenous voices through public art installations that foster connection and defuse tension.
Dr. Oluseyi is an inventor, educator, author, humanitarian, and TV personality. He is also Astrophysicist and Space Science Education Lead for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters. Hakeem is passionate about improving lives through advancing knowledge, science, empowering underserved populations, and promoting understanding of the universe between peoples. He is a professor at the Florida Institute of Tech, and a contributor to Discovery Channel and National Geographic. In 2002 Hakeem began visiting African schools to inspire students, and was selected as a TED Global Fellow.
Hannah A. Keck strives to unite art, technology, and community to impact greater social change and authentic human connections. Informed by her early research in Material Culture and Exhibition Design at the Louvre in Paris, Hannah approaches Experiential Marketing and Event Strategy in a human-centered way. Her work continuously seeks to shape a powerful new language for global authenticity and empathy. Most recently, she's been contributing to exciting projects with Kapor Center, IDEO, Women in Product, and Reimagine End of Life--a festival breaking down taboos around death and dying.
Harold O'Neal is a pianist, composer, and speaker. Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri via Arusha, Tanzania. He has traveled the world sharing his sound in music, having worked with U2, Disney, Jay-Z, and as an actor in HBO's "Boardwalk Empire". His voice has been featured in many of the world's leading platforms such as Fortune Magazine, Google Cubed, and the 92Y's 7 Days Of Genius series. The New York Times has compared his musical works to Maurice Ravel and Duke Ellington. He is regarded by many to be one of this generation's greatest pianists.
Heather Cahoon is an award-winning poet, painter and policy scholar. She holds an MFA in Poetry and an interdisciplinary PhD in history, anthropology and Native American Studies. Heather works with tribal leaders, educators, youth and policymakers to find solutions to issues facing American Indians in the state of Montana. She is from the Flathead Reservation in western Montana and is a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Holly is the CEO of Holly Truitt Consulting. Designer, federally funded researcher and author, her firm helps institutions co-create solutions with their communities that better the world. Clients include/have included: Harvard Medical School, Fortune 500s, Government of Abu Dhabi, Tribal entities, and others. A presenter at places like HATCH, TEDx and MIT, she has taught at the Stanford d.school. She lives in Missoula, Montana with her boy Finn, husband Reed, and their 12 pound dog named Baguette.
Izzac grew up in the mountains of Southwest Colorado doing various extreme outdoor activities. He developed a passion for filming all of the fun things he was doing which drove him to study film at Montana State University. He recently interned at Matchstick Productions who specializes in filming skiing across the world. Izzac is a fun loving guy who wants to spread happiness throughout the world.
Jachiike Madubuko is a programmer with interests in AI and UX Design who is working on HATCH team for the first time. Jachiike knows the power that exists between two people united through a common goal is immeasurable and strives to connect people together to create pools of positive energy wherever he goes. He has been honored as a Keynote Speaker for a University Event where he led a workshop on Emotional Intelligence. Jachiike is working towards a Computer Science Degree in Bozeman, MT.
Jackie is a philanthropy executive and change leader who spends her time igniting people to support the most vulnerable populations in our country. She has helped to transform the hearts, minds, and habits of purposeful people in progressive places like the Coalition of Essential Schools, The New School University and now at United Way of New York City. A teacher at her core, her gift is inspiring people to act with boldness and humility on their journeys to change themselves, their teams, their organizations and their communities in a complex and inequitable world.
Founder/CEO of Public Thread, a socially conscious, sustainable textile upcycling company. We take scrap textiles from the manufacturing process and upcycle them into high quality products that support living wage jobs in our community. P Prior to starting Public Thread, Janay lead large-scale systems change work in the public and nonprofit sectors for over 12 years. She has worked in the areas of public education, youth development, housing and homelessness, community development, economic development, public policy and small business development.
A disruptor of the status quo, Jason parlayed a scholarship to Berklee School of Music into a diverse military career as a paratrooper and member of the Presidential Honor Guard. A soul crushing glimpse into the corporate abyss gave rise to a passion for change. Currently he is redefining how small business applies principled entrepreneurship to cultivate exceptional culture in the modern workplace.
Jay Hirschton has over two decades of leadership in social finance, philanthropy, and nonprofit sectors building teams and scaling organizations. Jay is the COO of Vibrant Data Labs, a social mission company that amplifies the impact of climate funding by leveraging AI data tools. Previously, Jay was the CEO of Full Circle Fund and has led fundraising and operations for various international and national organizations. Jay is a fellow at the Stanford d.School, a graduate of the AltMBA, and has held numerous board leadership roles including acting as the board chair for the Hatch Network.
Jeff is the founder of GreenHouse, a social impact venture that works with governments, institutions, and NGOs in the US, Europe and Africa to develop new frameworks for social progress. GreenHouse also invests in targeted individuals, organizations and communities that demonstrate genuine commitment and original approaches to scaling social ventures. Jeff is the first-ever to sequence the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their 169 associated targets, and is also Lead Developer of Innovation Dynamics and the Academy for Social Change; Innovator in Residence at the University of Southern California; Fellow at New America and lead developer of the Social Stability Model; founder and director of UX for Good; and part of HATCH since the late 1800s.
In 2016, Jeff walked from his successful profit-first venture to become a purpose-driven entrepreneur committed to a more sustainable world beginning within each of us. Jeff founded One Golden Thread as for benefit reminding through nature-sourced crazy-cozy clothing that we are already golden inside. Jeff also supports conscious leaders to distill and amplify their brand language for deepened connection with their stakeholders via his brand soul consultancy - ConSculting. Jeff writes, ignites and invites all he encounters to share the gift of their golden selves.
For 10 years, Jenna has designed and launched human-centered experiences that connect humanitarians and refugees worldwide. From an idea competition for front line responders to a refugee-led computer lab to a catalytic event gathering dignitaries, designers and changemakers from around the world… her focus is in shared values and reframing narratives. Currently she is channeling insights from her experiences across disciplines. Her goal is to explore how wonder can become a lens through which we invent futures that foster narratives of inclusion and belonging through play.
Jeremiah is the founder and CEO of Lunasonde, a startup focused on using space to better planet Earth. In 2020, Jeremiah was a recipient of Forbes 30 under 30 in Manufacturing and Industry. Prior to Lunasonde, he attended the University of Arizona and researched the molecular biophysics of Parkinson’s disease at the University of Pennsylvania. Asteroid 34104 Jeremiahpate is named in honor of his research.
I'm drawn to the edge because that is where I can learn faster and achieve greater impact. Dedicated to helping people overcome their fear and finding a path to their own edge. I've spent almost 40 years in Silicon Valley. Founder of two tech start-ups, senior exec at Atari, helped open McKinsey & Co.'s Silicon Valley office and started their e-commerce practice in 1993. Since 2007, founder and leader of the Center for the Edge, a Silicon Valley based research center sponsored by Deloitte. Written 7 books and finishing my 8tt.. Active on social media and my blog site is Edge Perspectives
John is a high school music teacher, theater director and producer, choral singer and founding director of the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center (WMPAC) in Big Sky, Montana. Under John’s leadership, WMPAC has hosted over 160 programs featuring artists from all over the world, embodying a vast array of artistic media. With a strong focus on community-driven arts experiences, John has served on panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, the Montana Arts Council, the Western States Arts Federation, and serves on several regional arts boards, including Arts Northwest.
Speaker, writer and advocate Jose Rosario is a mental health professional with hopes to facilitate change and make an impact across communities. With his message of empowerment and acceptance, he hopes to reach individuals during some of the most tumultuous points of their lives and encourage healing. His initiative, The Phoenix Empowered, strives to assert that it is permissible to rise up and find your voice.
Joe is a cofounder and the Chief eXperience Officer at GroundSwell SPC, a social purpose fintech dedicated to sustainably funding organizations making the world a better place. He's a reformed investment advisor and dabbled in a range of industries with roles in marketing, manufacturing, e-commerce, transportation, and construction. Joe has no degrees, but he does read a lot.
Josh enjoys balancing a high caliber profession with a fun and active lifestyle. He works for a Bozeman based firm that specializes in business development strategy for leading professional services companies. Outside of work, Josh has completed a handful of 100-mile mountain bike races, stumbled his way up some rock in South America, and has generally been known to possess a fierce loyalty to Bridger Bowl, regardless of conditions. Josh knows the greatest asset along his journey has been the innumerable talented individuals that he's been able to call his friends and colleagues.
Home grown in Indiana, Josie followed a lifelong calling to the mountains of Montana. Along the way she logged over 1000 days as a guide of backcountry expeditions and studied community based conservation and ecotourism around the world. Josie is passionate about people, awed by nature, and has come to believe in the powers of inquiry and adventure to empower the human spirit. Josie currently creates transformative experiences through her work as a ski instructor, guide, facilitator, and director, and is thankful for the opportunity to be part of the inspirational energy of HATCH.
Julia is a creative entrepreneur with a passion for social impact and economic development. She is the founder of NeoVox Communications, a boutique consulting firm focusing on revitalizing digital strategy and PR to optimize engagement. Julia is empowered by being a part of any team and learning as much as she can from teachers that present themselves. Travel, family, and spontaneous adventures with her three-year-old spitfire keep her inspired.
Justin is a freelance architectural designer currently residing in Santa Barbara. He focuses on design, documentation and fabrication of the projects he works on. Originally from Lavina, Montana, Justin has worked on notable projects such as the SkyPark at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and the United States Institute of Peace in Washington D.C. Currently he is developing the design for a variety of residential projects with a focus on contemporary minimalist design.
Kaito Irizarry is a music management coordinator. Raised in Bozeman, MT Kaito grew up with a passion for the music industry. He was a featured performer at TEDx Bozeman in 2015 and served a term as the Vice President of Public Relations for Montana DECA from 2015-2016. He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA where he is the Promotions and Operations Coordinator for Grammy-nominated film composer and cellist Philip Sheppard #Becauseof HATCH and is actively learning, discovering, and experiencing new things while pursuing to become a talent/tour manager in the music industry.
Karega Bailey is at Peace. For Karega, peace manifests through service to others and service to himself. He is a founding member and Dean of Culture at Roses in Concrete Community School in "Karega Bailey is at Peace. For Karega, peace manifests through service to others and service to himself. He is a founding member and Dean of Culture at Roses in Concrete Community School in Oakland, California, and a member of SOL Development, a Black American Music enseble that use music as unifyer to created connected communities. As an artist and as an educator Karega Bailey's work seeks to investigate practices that increase the heart's capacity to love and experince empthy. Karega is also member of BE-IMAGINATIVE Collective, whose work emphasizes on healing Black and Brown communities through multidimensional story telling.
There is no story or title I hold that would impress your attention so I will tell you that I was first a daughter and sister, a creative being, a student, a singer and dancer, an athlete, friend, lover, wife, mother, clothing designer, spiritual seeker, outdoor enthusiast, costume designer, wardrobe consultant, artist and cowgirl. But of all the expressions I share with the world the most desired for me is when I am doing whatever I am doing from my most authentic place.
Katy’s mission is to catalyze the extraordinary. She is a natural connector of people and ideas in service of helping good people succeed. Investment Partner at Real Ventures and GM of FounderFuel, Katy brings 25 years of multilingual executive experience leading high-performing teams across venture capital, AI, gaming, CPG, telecom, and nonprofits. She is an ICD.D board-certified early-stage investor who sits on several boards as a member or observer, and is a frequent guest speaker. Katy is also a triathlete. She finds joy in reading fiction and loves to travel, swim, bike, or run to unwind.
Keisha Mabry is an author, speaker and social entrepreneur on a mission to change the world one connection at a time. She has been featured on NPR, TED, the Nine Network, Facebook, Fox 2 News, Next Step U, The Business Journal, Blavity and The United State of Women for her work in culture and community building. In addition, Keisha is a lecturer at Washington University, an Aspen Ideas Scholar, a contributor for HuffPost and her book "Hey Friend: 100 Ways to Connect with 100 People in 100 Days" is a movement to make the world friendlier than it’s ever been. Learn more at keishamabry.com.
Kendall Ramseur, a cellist and composer, enchants with his artistry. Known for his work with the nationally acclaimed quartet, Sons of Serendip, and impactful cinematic compositions, he's also celebrated for his solo projects and contributions to top shows. Kendall's music, from Netflix trailers to prestigious ensembles, invites listeners into a world of emotion and storytelling through symphony.
Photographer, Connecter and Entrepreneur What I have learned by taking millions of photographs of people all over the world is that we are all connected. What I have discovered is we all desire to by seen, heard, respected and loved. The best give you can give anyone is your complete presence, truly it is the best gift you can give yourself. Photography allows me to gain this insight more often, it helps me connect to all of life and fills my soul with love. Photography to me is living in the pleasant presence of the present tense.
Kenneth Chabert is the founder of the Gentlemen’s Retreat. This program teaches inner-city youth from the Bronx, NY the art of being Gentlemen through the use of emotional and conversational intelligence. In less than two years, the program has received endorsements from Jaime Casap, Chief Education Evangelist at Google, Bill McDermott, CEO of SAP, and has helped gentlemen get into schools like Cornell, Fordham, and Binghamton University. Kenneth creates opportunities for inner-city youth through blending choice architecture, novelty, and what he calls “the power of the first experience."
Kenneth Lacovara has unearthed some of the largest dinosaurs ever to walk the earth, including the massive Dreadnoughtus, which weighs more than seven T. rex. He is a TED speaker and author of Why Dinosaurs Matter. His discoveries have landed three times in Discover magazine’s 100 Top Science Stories of the Year. Currently, he is researching the extinction of the dinosaurs. He is a fellow of The Explorers Club, and Director of the Edelman Fossil Park, where he is building a museum designed to connect people to deep time, the contingencies of natural history, and the fragility of our planet.
Kenneth Shinozuka is the inventor of SafeWander, the world's first wearable sensor that sends an alert to a caregiver's smartphone as soon as a patient leaves the bed. His sensor is useful for preventing falls and detecting bed-wandering, a common problem among Alzheimer's patients. The technology was inspired by Kenneth's relationship with his grandfather, who suffered from Alzheimer's for over 12 years. Kenneth is currently a junior at Harvard College, where he is studying computational neuroscience and researching the pathology of Alzheimer's.
Kim Dabbs is a global leader in belonging and purpose, former Global VP of Impact at Steelcase, and bestselling author of You Belong Here. A Stanford d.school alum, she has spoken at Google, Microsoft, MIT, the Drucker Forum, and the Guggenheim, and founded To Belonging.
Kristian Ribberström is the Chief Experience Officer at The Medici Group where he designs exceptional experiences and programs for clients in a wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals, media, publishing, and consumer goods and services. He has been instrumental in propelling over 2,000 teams worldwide to innovate at high velocity developing game changing solutions. Prior to joining Medici, Kristian taught philosophy and languages in Sweden. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in Education and Language Arts from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
An old soul, but young at heart, Kylie Spence writes songs with a universal appeal that listeners of any age will relate to. At only 17 years old, many wonder how Kylie can write songs that seem outside the realm of what an ordinary teenager might experience. Kylie uses this gift to pen powerful lyrics and incorporate them into the production of her original songs. She is a true storyteller at heart, and uses her unique voice to tell a story with every song. Her first EP, “Boomerang,” will be released in the fall of 2018.
Director Laura Gabbert’s critically acclaimed films use humor and drama to unflinchingly put a human face on social and cultural issues. Gabbert directed the documentary CITY OF GOLD (Sundance) about Pulitzer Prize winning food writer Jonathan Gold. About it, the NY Times wrote, “the film does as much to demystify and yet romanticize LA as any Chandler novel.” Other credits: SUNSET STORY (PBS), NO IMPACT MAN (Sundance). In 2017, Gabbert directed MONUMENT | MONUMENTO about the US-Mexico border. She is currently directing a documentary about Yotam Ottolenghi and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Lauren Adams is a musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and educator from San Francisco, California. A self taught musician from the age of 9, Lauren began to perfect her craft years later while attending and graduating from Hampton University with her B.S. in Music Engineering and Technology. She was a known keyboardist in Virginia’s 7 Cities and was the Music Director for bands including Brothers Keeper, The Myra Smith Experience, and The Tidewater Drive Band. These experiences earned her the privilege of opening up concerts for artists like, Chrisette Michele, Fantasia, Keyshia Cole, and Lauren's personal favorite, Brandy in whom she recently opened for as a solo act. Lauren is currently a proud member of SOL Development and one of the founders of Roses in Concrete Community School as the director of Music and Theater for grades K-7.
Born into a musical family from Georgia, Leah Song is a storyteller, song-catcher, musician, poet, and community builder known primarily for her role as front-woman of Rising Appalachia, alongside her sister Chloe. As a soloist she incorporates sultry vocals, storytelling, folklore, ballads and boleros into her laid back troubadour performances. Her music is based in the traditions of Southern soul, the diasporic music of the Celtic Isles and her deep studies of traditional folk music from across the Americas .
From education to activism, Liz Dozier has spent her career working to disrupt a culture of inequity. In 2016, Dozier launched Chicago Beyond, a youth equity platform that fuels ideas, organizations, people and ventures fighting for all youth to achieve their fullest human potential. Chicago Beyond has invested more than $30 million in local organizations that work to create access and opportunity for young people. Her ambition is born from her experiences as an educator in Chicago Public Schools turning around one of its most violent and underperforming high schools.
Actor and voice talent, King of Westech, Lord of fashion, and an essential part of the HATCH family since its inception in 2004.
Known for her unique ability to connect people to their deepest held beliefs and inspire courageous action, Lucy has devoted herself to the science and practice of how people change. She is a social psychologist, master facilitator, and thought-leader with an emphasis on individual and systems level transformation. Lucy works in partnership with trail-blazing individuals and organizations to unlock humanity’s potential and bring paradigm shifting change to the world. She is a steward of empowering visionaries and transforming culture.
Raised in the dense woods of central Alabama, Luke is no stranger to rich biological diversity and humidity beyond belief. Nowadays, Luke is an astrobiologist who searches the piping hot ecosystems of Yellowstone for clues into the origin of life. He can currently be seen on Netflix in The Most Unknown, an epic documentary film that explores the scientific curiosity behind some of humanity’s deepest unanswered questions. Luke’s recent TEDx talk, “Life, Electrons, and Aliens” examines what actually makes life tick, and delves into the incredible likelihood of life elsewhere in the universe.
Mai-Tsaro Johnson is the co-founder of www.TheDrumCoaches.com and co-founder of Mino Yanci. His work as a drummer has inspired and helped thousands of young drummers across the world. With hs band, he has performed at SF Jazz, San Jose Summer Jazz Festival and has been selected to the YBCA 100 List along with the likes of Janet Mock, Janelle Monae and Tarana Burke (Me Too Movement)
Maria Bailey is a certified, trained and gifted Integral Coach and Integral Facilitator for individuals, groups and teams. She uniquely challenges clients to clarify integrity, discover larger purposes and generate creative actions to effectively move forward in both personal and professional contexts. She is a devoted self-directed learner, a student of leading thinkers in adult development and group dynamics and passionate about facilitating learning circles for women leaders. She is a fully ordained Zen priest, loves to paint and is learning the art of distance running.
Marilu Salvador is the founder of The Creating Center, an innovative school focused on creativity, personalized learning, and real-world skills, and The Creating Center Foundation, which supports public education in Panama. With over 30 years of experience, she leads transformative initiatives that blend academic excellence, innovation, and strategic community impact to empower students and educators alike.
Mark Brand is a pioneering chef and entrepreneur in the field of Social Impact and Community Development. Along with leading his 5 organizations, Brand is a Stanford fellow, Professor of Innovation and Design Thinking, has served as executive chef for the American Refugee Committee and Pope Francis's Climate Challenge, served as Entrepreneur in Residence for The City of Sydney Australia, and received Canada’s Golden Jubilee Medal for service to his country and community.
I thrive when living an artful existence creating solutions to a verdant future. My work centers around thoughtful design practices, systems thinking, and creativity. I've contributed concept design-work to the automotive, gaming, theme park, movie and tech. industries for 30 years. That, coupled with my love of nature, experience with manufacturing and interest in bettering humanity inspired me to found Eqogo and Build Better, 2 earnest platforms built to showcase the best in material and product transparency. Goal; To create a contagion for irreversible change and a symbiotic existence.
Mary Anne Richman CEO, Creator, Experiential Architect, Designer, Entrepreneur South African industrial theater designer, Mary Anne founded MARS Productions, Inc., producing meetings, events, & digital media. A featured jewelry designer, Mary Anne’s high karat one-of-a-kind pieces are shown in over 80 galleries. In 2009 Mary Anne founded ‘Creative Minds' a collaborative of creatives with the goal to brainstorm, mentor & support one another. In 2013 Mary Anne Co-Founded Black Lace Skin Jewelry, to be worn on the bare skin... featured as THE accessory in Malan Breton’s Show at Fashion Week NYC
Mason Morton is a harpist from Atlanta, Georgia. His love of music was instilled early on, and quickly became a passion for him. Mason began to see his own potential as a musician with the help of his harp mentors: principal harpist of the Atlanta Ballet, Nella Rigell, and former principal harpist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Ann Hobson Pilot. He completed his undergraduate work at Rice University and his graduate studies at Boston University. In 2014, he began his journey with Sons of Serendip. As a member of the quartet, he hopes to inspire others to follow their dreams.
Founder of GrantFlow, Matt Leighty stands as a beacon in the grant-writing realm. To understand the magnitude of Matt's impact, the numbers tell a compelling story. With over 6,000 grants penned under his guidance and a staggering total of over $100 million secured, Matt's efforts have turned into lifelines for a myriad of causes. But for him, each grant isn't just about the monetary value, it's a beacon of hope for countless organizations, institutions, and individuals aiming to make a difference. He understands that behind every grant lies a dream—an aspiration to make a difference.
Megan is an artist and educator from Gallatin Gateway, Montana. Megan or Mrs. B, as she's known at school due to the trickiness of her non-phonetic last name, teaches 7th-12th grade art in the Big Sky School District. In the classroom she focuses on a spectrum of mediums, ranging from painting and drawing to photography and ceramics. Outside of the classroom, Megan is a surrealist painter whose work communicates important concepts with visual references to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. She finds inspiration for her work and life in nature while trail running, skiing, and fly fishing.
As CEO of ThinkHuman, Meredith supports businesses, and the people in them, to be the best version of themselves. ThinkHuman works with companies like SoulCycle, Betterment, Spotify and Flatiron Health doing leadership and personal development. Meredith’s professional journey began with a degree in molecular biochemistry from Reed College, studying the effect of stress hormones on immune cells. Later, as senior vice president at Paradigm Direct, Meredith helped grow the firm into a $200 million company. The “on-the-court MBA” shaped her work to hav companies can be agents of positive change.
Micah is a storyteller, film composer, and the lead vocalist for America's Got Talent Finalist, Sons of Serendip. Career highlights include collaborations with the Boston Pops, Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops, Cynthia Erivo, performing for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, and Oprah Winfrey's 2020 Vision Tour closing celebration. Prior to beginning a career in music, Micah attended seminary at Boston University School of Theology, as he has deep interests in the intersection of contemplative spirituality, bridge-building, and the Arts.
Michelle is a Senior at BHS, where she's involved in Speech and Debate, is an Editor of the school newspaper, and runs a service club. In her free time, Michelle loves photography, writing, reading, and traveling. She can also often be found volunteering at local political campaigns, and organizing creative and unusual projects to improve the world around her.
Mike MacCombie is a community builder who studies how the most highly engaged and supportive communities thrive. He believes that no person should be unable to solve a problem worthy of their life simply because they don't know the right people. He helps entrepreneurs across the country grow their companies as Director of Platform at ff Venture Capital, an early stage firm in New York City, and is working on a project to build the most generous community in the world.
Born in Albania educated in Boston Mirela has more than 20 years experience in Mobile and Wireless industry. She is fascinated by the fast paste of change, the beauty and the power of technology to impact our lives. A “Le Cordon Bleu” graduate, Mirela loves everything food, growing, cooking, teaching and mostly enjoying it.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Myles Kramer is a bicoastal filmmaker with a diverse creative background. At 11 years old, Myles was making Lego stop-motion movies on the weekends. In middle school, Myles started a band and released an album a few years later. After graduating from Emerson College with a bachelor's degree in Film Production, Myles moved to Los Angeles in 2015. Currently, Myles is a freelance filmmaker who specializes in directing for documentary. In his spare time, Myles enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and learning to become a jazz drummer.
Nadine is an owner and one of the founders of the Resort at Paws Up located in Greenough, Montana which consists of 37,000 acres and 10 miles of the Blackfoot River. Her focus is the design and details that her guests experience at the resort. Nadine uses this as a platform for her passions of animals, history and the land.
Natalie’s circuitous career path from summer camp director, to ski bum, to technical recruiter in Silicon Valley brought her to the stunning mountains of Bozeman where she founded Treeline Coffee Roasters. As a dedicated, celebrated, and certified coffee pro, Natalie has built a world-wide network of farmers, importers and friends. Using the backdrop of beautiful Montana, she has woven the outdoors into the world of specialty coffee. She strives to roast an unforgettable cup of coffee that fuels conversations among today’s innovators, outdoor enthusiasts and coffee lovers.
Nick is a purpose driven photographer and filmmaker, focusing on the intersection of climate and culture. With a passion for holistic storytelling and visual arts, Nick aims to help humanity cultivate an optimistic and inspired vision for our future as individuals and a collective.
An MFA graduate student at Montana State University, Nick has an extensive background in broadcast television, starting in various positions with Klamath Community Television before moving to Montana, and as a Technical Director with TEDxBozeman since 2014. Additionally, Nick works as a freelance video producer and as the assistant coordinator for his graduate program.
Since the age of eight, the stage has always felt like Olivia's home. Never nervous, she feels her best when performing for others- telling stories, either through dancing, acting, song, or speech. She is often inspired by those she sees on stage and screen, and it is her wish to have the same effect on others. To that end, Olivia continues to hone her passions by taking acting classes, classical ballet, and vocal lessons, and collaborating whenever the opportunity arises. She enjoys making a difference in the world, and feels passionately about many causes.
Founder | Therapist/Coach | Integral Facilitator | Singer/Songwriter As a people, process & culture nerd. Pete brings an adult development lens to facilitating experiences and elevating individual & team performance. His cleantech venture brings emissions free valves to Energy & Aerospace. He facilitates, coaches & consults through TILT with start ups to multinationals. He helps design & facilitate HATCH experiences and supports the training of its facilitation team. His spiritual endeavors are playing hockey, Zen practice, songwriting, and living with stage 4 Cancer… roughly in that order
Philip Chadwell is a junior at Lone Peak High School in Big Sky, Montana. Last year he was the recipient of awards from the Connecticut Science Fair for his Wave Energy Electricity Generator and is a High Honours Student. Philip has a passion for mechanical engineering as well as a strong interest in alternative energy sources, specifically, hydropower. Philip has been enrolled in all honours science classes throughout High School which have given him a large basis of knowledge in many fields of science as well as the opportunities to demonstrate his leadership and creativity.
Philippe is one of the co-founders at Element AI and SVP Research. Element AI turns the world’s most important AI research into transformative business applications, leading organizations towards an AI-First World. Prior to co-founding Element AI, Philippe was a senior developer at Google and co-founder of two startups. Philippe has a PhD from the U. Montréal and a post-doc from UBC, where he taught virtual robots to walk. He now uses his passion for AI to solve fundamental problems with the ambitious goal of creating a better world for all.
Quentin Robinson, a devoted father of two beautiful children, whose life has been a captivating dance of passion, service, and artistic expression. With a dance journey spanning 24 years, Quentin has immersed himself in the world of movement, transforming into a seasoned performer and creator. His artistic endeavors extend beyond the dance floor. An award-winning director for the short film "Tis of Thee," Quentin is the founder of the non-profit organization Movements 4 Movement, Through dance, film, and community engagement, he continues to weave a narrative of inspiration and change.
Sterling is a Data Scientist, Investor, and CEO of the S&S Global Office. He's passionate about ethics, family, work, learning, and constantly improving himself. He specializes in investing, funding, innovation, business development, data science, and machine learning.
Rachel was raised in the mountains of Montana and has an eye for detail. As a strategist and facilitator, experiential designer and producer for over 15 years, she has been dedicated to serving individuals and organizations in reaching their highest potential. Rachel is committed to helping others discover the connection between their ‘why’ and their strengths, and her core values of authenticity, community, and creativity can be seen in all aspects of her work and life. She is a certified Integral Facilitator based in Bozeman, MT, with her artist husband, 4-year old daughter and dog Oliver.
Rooted in the wilds of Montana, Raymond’s bond with nature shaped his journey—from restoring scarred lands to dancing with danger as a rodeo bullfighter. These rites of passage taught him to walk with fear, focus, and the sacred power of vulnerability. Now a Certified Real LIFE Facilitator, he weaves breath-work, ceremony, and storytelling to guide others home to Spirit. Through his work, he helps seekers remember their truth, awaken their potential, and walk the path their soul already knows.
Rhia Gowen is a dance curator and transformational coach, and is currently working on ocean conservation with Mission Blue. In her work as a movement teacher, she fuses Eastern and Western multimedia dance-theatre. Her dance work is full of the vivid imagery and mythology of the East, as well as of her love for nature and humanity.
Richard Owen Geer, Ph.D. People Magazine says "Geer heals troubled communities with the magic of theatre--and the gift of new hope." American Theatre Magazine calls Geer's work a "gem of cultural democracy." Geer's Story Bridge Method empowers organizations, generations, and races to play and co-create. With artist and urban planner, Dr. Qinghong Wei, Geer is shifting consciousness in individuals and groups. Geer is the co-author of two books: Story Bridge: From Alienation to Community Action, and Open Circle: Story Arts and the Reinvention of Community.
My name is Rikki Berg. I was born in Eugene, Oregon, but have lived in Montana for 15 years of my life. 7 of those years have been spent in Big Sky, Montana. I am 16 years old and love anything to do with music and or theatre. I have been to more concerts than I can count and cannot get enough of them. I also love to ski with friends in the winter.
Chairman & Co-Founder, TWIN Global, a community of innovation and growth leaders from across sectors and geographies. Adjunct Professor of Innovation at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and Adjunct Professor of Innovation at Booth School of Business, University of Chicago. Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Clareo, an innovation and strategy consultancy to large enterprises. Regular contributor to Forbes on technology, innovation, business and society. Love writing poetry and dabbling in classical music.
Robert has 20 years experience in community redevelopment and revitalization with a focus on historic preservation and tax incentives. Recent endeavors revolve around improving the safety and quality of housing through technology and services. Father to three human resources, shooting sport enthusiast, and gourmet mushroom farmer.
Rochelle Fairfield works as Executive Director for the Human Data Commons Foundation (HDC) in Vancouver. Her work integrates academia, industry governance and ethical praxis in Big data and AI through designing and facilitating related projects and events, as well as presenting to industry. She has an MA in Integral Theory, ran a private commercial fishing operation and co-managed the BC Spot Prawn Fishery in partnership with the Canadian and First Nations Governments. Rochelle recently ordained as a lay Zen monk and is co-author of the HDC’s annual Quantified Self Report Card.
Romke de Haan is a creative strategist and technologist with over 20 years of experience. Romke has helped scale, create, and stabilize businesses of various sizes or industries, specifically focused on IT modernization. Currently, Romke is helping a national non-profit i.c.stars, a workforce, and leadership training program, scale across the country. Romke is also a graduate of the Homeboyz program, which took kids away from gangs in IT training. Romke is a father of four amazing children. He also enjoys, DJing, dancing, and painting.
Integral psychotherapist and social activist devoted to guiding people to connect with their higher purpose and live from an open heart. Fusing psychology, neurology, technology and spirituality to create innovative tools and practices to help humanity become more aware of and learn to manage our feelings, deepening our relationships with our selves and each other, and freeing us to Leap toward a new level of cooperation. Founded World Artists for Tibet- worked with European Parliament and His Holiness the Dalai Lama; co-founded the Integral Institute with Ken Wilber.
Roshi Givechi consults in design innovation, story development and facilitation–ranging from global summits to leadership workshops. She’s spent 19 years globetrotting at design firm IDEO, lastly as Partner – Executive Design Director. Whether in business or film, her core intention is to move people – to enhance mindsets, crystalize awareness and energize experiences and outcomes as relevant. Her conversation techniques are featured in Daniel Coyle’s book – The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups – where she is forever sandwiched between chapters on Pixar and The Navy Seals.
Dr. Sharma, a professor of ophthalmology at Queen’s University, has authored over 200 research articles and three books including the American Medical Association’s Evidence-based to Value Based Medicine. His medical research has been cited in the scientific literature over 10,000 times. Dr. Sharma is also the founder of MEDSKL, an EdTech platform which now teaches medical students from over 150 Universities from around the world. Dr. Sharma, who holds advanced degrees in epidemiology and business, completed his education at Harvard University.
Sara is the founder of Bumbleroot Foods, a regenerative food brand enhancing the relationship between humans, nature, and food. She is passionate about accelerating the pace of regenerative agriculture by contributing to a food system that works with nature instead of against it. She believes that a food system should be climate friendly (sequestering carbon and protecting biodiversity), equitable, and nourishing.
Sara Mo is an intellectually curious organizer, a social justice enthusiast, and an avid adventure seeker. She is a senior at Montana State University, studying Psychology and Political Science with research focuses in behavioral economics and collective political memory. She loves to speak but yearns to listen -- tell her your story.
Sean lives and works in Southwest Montana as an outdoor guide with a passion for connecting people to places, each other, and themselves. You can find him guiding on snow in winter and throughout Yellowstone in the summer. When not sharing the wonders of ecological relationships with others, he may be adventurously moving on skis, bike, or boat, often with a smile and camera in hand. Sean strives to passionately connect with humans of various walks of life, particularly those different from himself, amongst beautiful places of Spaceship Earth to further our collective human awakening!
I sit before flowers hoping they will train me in the art of opening up I stand before mountain tops believing avalanches will teach me to let go I know nothing but I am here to learn.
Shannon is focused on telling the stories of how making emissions more visible and reliable throughout supply chains is critical to understanding where we are—and where we want to be—in reaching ambitious decarbonization goals. She focuses on making highly technical information more personally relevant and translating concepts into clear calls for action. Prior to her role at RMI, Shannon served as a marketing specialist and policy communications associate for the Governor of Montana; owned a branding and marketing agency for seven years; and served as the executive director for an
I wander and wonder and help others do the same – literally and figuratively – an immigration lawyer and explorer reveling in the Art of Migration – working with extraordinary aliens and other superheroes – including the Global Girls (who you will meet in Mexico) – to HATCH a better world for all – and savoring every sunrise, sunset and full moon along the way – nature is my happiest place of all.
I am an MSU student who is so excited to be on the HATCH team! I study Nutrition Science in hope of pursuing holistic and alternative medicine. I love good food and I am a strong believer that a happy healthy lifestyle can manifest better relationships with oneself, others and the planet.
A transformative writer & entertainer with live performances as dynamic as his words. Private performances include President Obama, Oprah, Maya Angelou, & Norman Lear; His work has been seen on ABC, HBO, MTV & performed live at Sundance, TEDMED, Kennedy Center, & The White House. Corporate giants Cox, Pioneer, ADP & Gap Inc. are among the many companies amazed by Steve’s ability to entertain & inform with immersive multimedia speeches & performances. His celebrated piece “We Are The Lions” has 9+ million views & was performed at the UN & his band KillThePoets is hard at work on their new album
Steve Downer is a native Montanan who's passionate about making art and telling stories. In his 10-year career as an illustrator he has worked with clients including DC Entertainment, Gamewright, Warner Bros., Condé Nast and many others.
Steven is an equity research Associate Vice President at RBC Capital with fifteen years of experience in equity research and investment banking. Steven has also spent time in Panama involved in real estate brokerage and investment and the Kalu Yala organization. He is focused on financial modeling and business planning, analysis, and development.
Summer is the Chief Strategy Officer of Snead & Stoffel Global Family Office, and is passionate about developing a strong network of investments across various sectors that create positive impact and sustainability. She is also the Founder and CEO of EQUICORE, an international IT company specializing in AgTech and data science.
Susan is an independent business consultant with 30+ years of executive leadership. As COO/CFO of RightNow Technologies, she helped scale the company to its $1.5B acquisition by Oracle. A respected advisor, investor, and board member (Workfront, Socrata, Foundant, Quiq, PFL, D.A. Davidson, MSUAF, MSUIC), she mentors entrepreneurs, co-founded OpensourceMT, and invests through Frontier Angels. A 5th-generation Montanan, she is dedicated to growing the state’s high-tech ecosystem.
Dr. Susan Duffy is the Executive Director of the Babson College Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL), a co-founder of the Women Innovating Now (WIN) Lab venture accelerator, and an inspired educator and advocate for gender equity as a driver of social and economic growth. Susan earned her Ph.D. from The George Washington University, co-owned a commercial construction company, and owned and operated Ho-Lee-Chow, a Chinese fast-food franchise. Susan is an investor and advisor to several early stage companies and serves on the boards of the Tory Burch Foundation and the Walmart Foundation International Advisory Council.
Tatiana Gant is the Executive Director of the Montana Arts Council. Tatiana has held positions as Executive Director of the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Project Director for the National Endowment for the Arts Education Leaders Institute, a national think-tank to address pressing education issues. Early in her career, she worked as a teaching artist, founded a community clay studio, and supported the management of a not-for-profit multi-arts community-based organization. Tatiana holds visual arts degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Adams State University.
Terry's lifetime in the movement arts spans three decades. From gymnastics, martial arts, break dancing, circus arts, yoga, dance, Qi Gong and his pioneering work in Parkour, he's enjoyed a twenty-year career working with Cirque du Soleil, Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, and many other high-caliber projects. An inspiring and dynamic performer, stunt man, choreographer, show designer, and filmmaker, Terry is now focused on developing unique programs for educational systems so that, through the movement arts, children may flourish in every area of their lives.
Theresa Duncan thrives at the intersection of social change, creativity, and philosophy. As Director of Philanthropic Engagement at Burning Man, Theresa support the global mission, inspires philanthropy, and fervently shares Burning Man’s culture of gifting. Previously, Theresa served as the VP of Development at the Aquarium of the Pacific and taught fundraising to grassroots environmental organizations across the country. A pragmatic optimist and lifelong advocate for social justice, the environment, and the arts, she is also author of a book of poetry "tell me more, but don't use any words."
Tom Gruber is a product designer and entrepreneur who uses AI technology to augment human intelligence. He was cofounder and head of design for the team that created Siri, the intelligent assistant. At Apple for over 8 years, Tom led the Advanced Development Group that designed and prototyped new capabilities for products that bring intelligence to the interface. Tom advises companies and organizations that use AI to have a positive impact on humanity, including leaders in Assistive Neurotech, Language Understanding, Mental Health Care, and ethical applications of AI.
I’m an innovative, collaborative, and strategic leader with decades of experience in the social impact space. I believe that we are living through a unique moment in human history in which many of our institutions are unraveling and being exposed as unsustainable. Now is the time to reimagine our societal systems and build a future that better reflects our shared values.
Tia is a multi award-winning entrepreneur, economist and director of Replenish Earth Ltd. The youngest to ever receive the Royal Institute British Architects honorary fellowship. Hailed amongst the Top 100 most influential leaders in Tech by the Financial Times and Inclusive Boards, her clients include Coca Cola, Bloomberg, the European Commission, Forbes, Formula One, MIT, and Siemens.
Founder of HX where we design and build ideas and dreams. Co-founder of the H360 network collaboration platform. A creative technology pioneer with a passion for human experience and technology with over 25 years of experience in designing, architecting and engineering scaleable software based solutions. More recently he has turned his attention to how machine learning and advances in AI will augment human experience. Tim and his team currently deliver world class design and technology to numerous startup and emerging companies as well as the Fortune 50 in a variety of industries. He is proud
Tom has been one of the top music programmers in the North West for 25 years. While playing in his own band – The Hooligans, Tom has continued to create events, promote, and bring amazing music to the mountains, with bands including Tom has worked with Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal, Dave Matthews, Alison Krauss Branford Marsalis, REM, Widespread Panic, and many more.
Tom is the CEO of PIE, a leading business development platform used by professional services firms. He spent a decade in private equity and was also the COO of Great Harvest Bread Co. He is the author of How Clients Buy (Wiley, 2018) and Bread and Butter (St. Martin's Press, 2001). He is currently the Vice-Chair of MoFi, a non-profit bank serving the upper Rockies. He started his career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cameroon and helped start the first Peace Corps program in the Baltics. He is a Goldman Sachs scholar and a graduate of Oberlin College.
Tony Bond is Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Great Place to Work®, where he serves a key role in shaping the organization’s culture transformation work. A strategic thinker and innovator, Tony has served as a trusted advisor for executives at some of the world's most successful companies. He leverages his successful experience in leadership roles for a Fortune 100 Company, to help organizations maximize human potential and drive business performance. Tony was a the founder of a B Corporation focusing on creating more sustainable ways of working.
Will is an international creative leader with over twenty-five years experience in launching, branding, expanding and stabilizing marketing service agencies in Europe, America and Australia. Strategic guidance for global brands in travel, automotive, FMCG, technology, lifestyle, luxury, telecom, sport, fashion, social, alcohol, philanthropic, entertainment and Millennial centric engagements. Also enjoys diving with great white sharks, skydiving, climbing the worlds highest summits, and motorbiking with the Dakar Rally over 4,000 miles in South America.
Yarrow is Founder of HATCH, Co-Founder of Montana Festival. An Aspen Institute, RSA Fellow, and previously founded the first social network (1999-2003) The Hero Project, acquired by FOX after reaching 1.5M users. He leads global collaborations across sectors to accelerate solutions for human and planetary wellbeing, and has advised organizations including NASA, Intel, EY, and PolicyLink. He has spoken at TEDx, VivaTech, EarthX, BIF, Volcano Summit, featured in the book Talent for Humanity, and honored with the Audfest Impact Award.
At Converge for Impact, Zach Anderson is a thought-leader in network leadership and the execution of complex collaborations. Combining diverse experience working across industries in 13 countries, Zach supports teams to develop shared understanding, build authentic trust, and take action. He has led the launch of national impact networks and works with corporate executive teams to further their sustainability goals.
Zoë Pawlak is a contemporary, Canadian, artist and designer, working with private clients and interior designers. She is an active participant in the Canadian creative community and has made a significant contribution toward supporting and promoting female entrepreneurship. Known primarily for her decade long career as a painter, Zoë’s rug collections, and furniture collaborations earned her a reputation as a notable, emerging designer. Zoë possesses a dynamic personality with a unique capacity to maintain a strong personal aesthetic and a deep love of people.
Zoe is an entrepreneur, investor and activist, and serves as the Managing Director of Techstars Impact investing in for-profit, mission-driven entrepreneurs building tech to solve social and environmental problems. Prior to Techstars, Zoe served as founder and CEO of UnLtd USA, and has worked with entrepreneurs from idea through acquisition, in the United States, emerging markets and post-conflict zones.
