Founders

Samerial Johns

Founder and CEO of PUG.ai. Born and raised in Maryland and moved to Silicon Valley to work in technology and media. I’m passionate about helping others land career opportunities and achieve wellness with the use of artificial intelligence.

Jazmin Erving

As the 1st Black Women to own a domestic crystal mine, Jazmin and Ivy, co-owners of BECAUSE I ROCK, bring a bit of their mine to you with million year old gems still covered in ancient mud.

Jessica Cymone

Hello, I'm Jessica Cymone, and I proudly serve as the COO and Co-Founder of The Color Agent. With over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry and a solid background in TV and film production spanning more than 5 years, I've dedicated my career to making a meaningful impact. The Color Agent is a curated community platform with a mission to amplify LGBTQ+ representation in the world of entertainment. Join us as we reshape the future of the industry.

Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson is the CEO and Founder of Wine Not. Wine Not is non-alcoholic sparkling beverages that mimics the taste and flavor complexity of sparkling wine. Driven by her own setbacks, Ashley takes pride in creating brands that encourage others to be their best self. Ashley is an MBA grad from UCLA with over 8 years of experience working in strategy and business development for some of the largest financial and consulting firms in the world. Ashley is also a DJ and small business consultant who has worked with a variety of clients within the entertainment, beverage, and hospitality industries. Ashley is a creative problem solver who knows how to not only develop strategy, but also, drive efficiency through execution. When Ashley’s not rocking her own crowds, you can find her dancing in them.

Loena Rodgers

Excellence is at the heart of The Egg-cellent Company, a company founded by mompreneur, Loena B. Rodgers, who has combined her culinary and nutritional expertise with a deep commitment to making meals more meaningful for children everywhere. She currently balances business and postgraduate studies with her responsibilities as a mom of two boys. Loena knows all too well the great difficulty parents face in getting delicious and healthy breakfast meals to their kids. She has a heart for helping people learn about food and be mindful about what parents and kids eat. Loena is also a homeopathic enthusiast and practitioner, and emphasizes the use of nutrition from real food and whole food supplements for the prevention and management of chronic illnesses and disease. With The Egg-cellent Company, Loena aims to scale these benefits to other children and their parents nationwide.