Where Future Leaders Meet Industry Giants

Josh Richards is a top Gen-Z social media creator, entrepreneur, actor, and host with a global following of over 42 million. At just 23, Josh has built a digital empire and collaborated with major brands such as Celsius, Amazon, and T-Mobile. He also co-hosts the podcast “BFFs” alongside our client, Brianna LaPaglia, a top show on the Barstool Network. His influence and impact have been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood, The Hollywood Reporter’s Creators Issue, and Rolling Stone’s 25 Under 25.

Growing up playing goalie in competitive hockey, Josh is a dedicated sports fan and wants to create more content and be active in the space. Recently, he participated in the Los Angeles Kings Celebrity Charity game alongside fellow UTA clients Will Ferrell and Cobie Smulders. Josh and CrossCheck have also served as consultants for the NFL to reach the broader Gen-Z community.

Beyond the digital space, Josh is making strides in traditional entertainment. He appeared in A24’s “Dream Scenario” alongside Nicolas Cage and spearheaded CrossCheck’s self-funded sketch comedy series, “Read the Room,” which has amassed over 60 million views across social platforms. He is currently in pre-production for the second season, set to begin filming in Q2.

Fashion, lifestyle, and beauty creator, Batsheva Haart, began her career in 2018 uploading videos of her life on YouTube. She is widely known for her appearance on Netflix’s My Unorthodox Life, where she shares her journey of transitioning from an ultra-religious upbringing to a more modern, independent life.

Currently residing in Miami, FL, Batsheva has amassed an audience of nearly 2M followers and continues to inspire others with her journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Casey Adams is an entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host who launched his career at 17 with The Casey Adams Show, now ranked among the top 100 business podcasts worldwide. He has conducted over 400 interviews with founders and industry leaders.

As the co-founder of MediaKits, a groundbreaking SaaS platform for creator analytics, Casey played a pivotal role in its rapid growth, leading to its acquisition by Viral Nation in 2022.

Currently, he is the co-founder of Listener.com, a vertically integrated podcast network transforming the podcasting landscape. Casey continues to drive innovation in tech and media, founding new ventures and leveraging his expertise through strategic investments and advisory roles that shape the future of digital media.

Lauren Berger is the powerhouse CEO & Founder behind the Intern Queen brand and the IQ College Marketing Agency, two industry-leading ventures that connect ambitious students with the world’s top brands. Since launching her business in 2009, Berger has fearlessly built a multi-million dollar empire from the ground up—without outside funding—and now counts Uber, Dunkin’, Revolve, and other cultural giants among her roster of clients. Her agency is known for executing bold, innovative college campaigns that authentically connect with Gen-Z.

A trailblazer for young professionals, Berger has become one of the most trusted voices for career and life advice. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker, best-selling author, and go-to Gen-Z expert. Her latest book, Get It Together: Ditch the Chaos, Do the Work, Design Your Success, delivers sharp, practical strategies for building a life and career on your own terms.

Lauren is also the author of the career classics All Work, No Pay and Welcome to the Real World.

Whether she’s launching a national campaign or coaching a room full of future leaders, Lauren Berger shows up as the savvy, unshakable businesswoman who never forgets where she started—and is always pushing what’s next.

Stephanie Cowan is a photographer, storyteller, and serial entrepreneur who has built a career by following her curiosity and intuition. She is the founder of Gold Toast, a creative agency that helps people and brands tell their stories through thoughtful design, strategy, and photography. She also created The Drop In, a pop-up series that brings people together through shared experiences centered around creativity, connection, and community.

Stephanie is the Friendship Director at Illuminate, the nonprofit behind some of San Francisco’s most iconic public art experiences. In this role, she sparks genuine connections across the city, helping people feel a deeper sense of belonging and joy in public spaces.

She began her journey in musical theatre, and that early love for expression and storytelling continues to shape everything she does.

Instead of following a traditional path, she built her own, step by step, guided by a learner’s mindset and a belief in the power of true purpose. Along the way, she has photographed leaders in the tech world, launched creative projects that inspire people to action, and grown businesses by staying true to her values.

Today, she’s here to share part of her journey and to remind you that you don’t need to have all the answers. Your ideas, your voice, and your gifts matter. You already have what it takes to begin!

Tyler Denk joined Morning Brew as the second employee, leading product and engineering, and helped them scale up until the acquisition by Business Insider in 2020. He then had a stint at Google as a Product Lead on the YouTube Music team, before ultimately leaving to start beehiiv in 2021, where he is currently the CEO. beehiiv is an all-in-one product suite for newsletters, powering some of the worlds largest and most notable newsletters. 

Evan Sharma is a multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of art and science. His career began at the age of 12, when his work was accepted into Canada’s largest juried art show. Since then, his work has been acquired by international art collectors. This early success sparked his interest in entrepreneurship, a skill he has since used to raise over $150,000 for various charities, sell nearly 100 original paintings, and begin angel investing in companies such as Olipop, Breakaway, Hoobe, and Happy Dad.

In the past year, Evan’s work has been acquired by the New York Stock Exchange, he has illustrated a children’s book on entrepreneurship in collaboration with Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, and he held his first institutional solo exhibition at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts.

At Shopify, Jessica Williams leads all brand marketing and partnership functions, overseeing creator partnerships, sponsorships, brand campaigns, integrated marketing, social media, marketing operations, and experiential marketing. She spearheaded high-profile collaborations with MrBeast, Kai Cenat, Nicki Minaj, Drake, A$AP Rocky, Emma Chamberlain, and the D’Amelio family, positioning Shopify at the intersection of commerce, culture, and content. Jessica also manages a long-tail creator program of 500+ creators across YouTube, Meta, TikTok, podcasts, and newsletters, ensuring Shopify’s brand presence is deeply embedded in the creator economy at every level. Passionate about mentorship and transformative leadership, Jessica likes to take bold, calculated risks that drive business growth, spark creativity, and enhance both the Shopify brand team and creator experience.