Managing Partner, Maven Marketing & Events; Managing Partner, Maven Global Access

As an American who has built an award-winning entertainment marketing agency in the Gulf over the last decade, Sarah Omolewu is living proof of the enormous success expats can achieve in the UAE. She has been named top 100 most influential people in the UAE three years in a row and pioneered several regional firsts leveraging celebrities to amplify brand marketing. Her highly reputable firm also creates communications plans and corporate social responsibility campaigns for top tier brands.

Co-Founder and CEO at Halcyon; Co-Managing Director of the Halcyon Fund

Kate Goodall's tech accelerator, Halcyon, identifies and invests in early-stage ventures, which have gone on to raise more than $180 million in funding during her tenure. Goodall co-founded the non-profit to help solve 21st century problems by providing space, community, and access to emerging leaders in social entrepreneurship from around the world. In addition to leading the progressive incubator, Goodall also spearheads a consortium of top female businesswomen to invest in women-led companies through WECapital.

Founder, Inspire Capital, LLC; Founder, WE Capital

Patrice King Brickman is founder and Managing Director of Inspire Capital, LLC, a private equity/venture firm that invests in predominantly women and minority led businesses with social impact. She is also the founder and investor of WE Capital, a member of Economic Club of Washington, TIGER 21, and Venture Philanthropy Partners. She is a minority owner of Monumental Sports, home to the Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Mystics (WNBA) and Washington Capitals (NHL) professional sports teams. King Brickman has served on several non-profit boards both locally and nationally. Currently, she serves on the boards of Children's Hospital, Halcyon, Ascend at the Aspen Institute, Wolf Trap and Martha's Table. She is an investor in VPP, and is a general partner of Lafayette Square, Black Star Fund and Blue Marlin.