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Christopher  Gray
Christopher Gray

Founder & Chief Executive Officer Scholly

Raised in poverty and determined to help others go to college, Gray sparked the biggest fight in Shark Tank history with Scholly, his breakthrough app that helps students find scholarships.

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Mike  Abrashoff
Mike Abrashoff

Former Commander, USS Benfold & Author, It's Your Ship

Known for his innovative leadership style, former Navy commander Mike Abrashoff turned the worst-performing ship in the fleet to the best by changing his leadership style and the culture - not the crew

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Coach Keith  Adams
Coach Keith Adams

Real-Life Deaf Football Coach

Keith Adams is a head coach football at California School for the Deaf in Riverside, but he also has been a long time coach for over 30 years in various sports in hearing and deaf sports.

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Laila  Ali
Laila Ali

Boxing Champion & International Boxing Hall of Famer

The daughter of boxing icon Muhammad Ali, Laila is a world-class athlete, television host and passionate health advocate who encourages others to live an active lifestyle.

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Lloyd  Bachrach
Lloyd Bachrach

Author, Entrepreneur & Paralympian

Although physically challenged, Lloyd Bachrach has never let anything keep him from achieving his dreams. He turned his challenge into a strength by excelling in a variety of sports and taking his confidence to others seeking a positive message.

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Maryam  Banikarim
Maryam Banikarim

Founder, Managing Partner, MaryamB & Co-founder, NYCNext

A purpose-driven CMO who led four major businesses through sweeping transformation and growth, Banikarim captured national attention with her viral NYTimes essay on taking a "pause" at the height of her highly successful career.

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Samara  Bay
Samara Bay

Best-Selling Author, Permission to Speak

Samara Bay is a sought-after speech coach and thought leader on a mission to change how power sounds. Her clients include top actors in Hollywood, C-suite execs and thought leaders, candidates for U.S. Congress, celebrities, activists, diplomats, moms returning to work, and high school girls who want to make a difference.

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Rocky  Bleier
Rocky Bleier

Former Running Back, Pittsburgh Steelers

Rocky Bleier overcame severe combat wounds to play for the Steelers. His story is a tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battlefields of Vietnam. 

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