1. Brady Brim-DeForest
Brady Brim-DeForest’s success can be attributed to forward thinking. He possesses a keen ability to see how advancements in technology, such as AI, will influence the future. “We know that AI will disrupt the way businesses are organizing and operating,” he said. “Enterprises need to undergo a fundamental shift. And they need to do so on a deeper level than almost anyone seems to realize now.” With more than two decades of experience in the business industry, Brim-DeForest played a part in creating numerous purpose-driven businesses committed to positively impacting the world. He has also demonstrated a desire to share his knowledge and expertise with those willing to learn from it. In his book Smaller is Better: Using Small Autonomous Teams to Drive the Future of Enterprise, he explains how small teams can address significant challenges and help companies achieve their goals while staying mission-focused.
2. Brock Sottile
The 23-year-old former hockey player holds the position of chief executive officer at Sottile Capital. This Calgarian focuses his attention on companies promoting responsible energy use. Some of his notable ventures include Horizon Energy Consultants, a residential construction company adhering to responsible building practices, and Prycer, a software app geared toward making the mortgage attainment process easier to manage. Additionally, Sottile stands out from the pack because he studies how politics and economics mesh. He enjoys researching the connection between democracy and resource-reliant economies to learn how prominent of a role natural resources can play in continued economic development.
3. Anibal Alvarado Dinelli
The world of e-commerce is notoriously competitive. But if you’re hoping to break into it, Anibal Alvarado Dinelli can help.
After building and exiting multiple eight-figure brands, Dinelli founded ECommerce HUB, an all-in-one solution for e-commerce professionals looking to develop their brands. Members can connect with online store developers, work with branding experts, and partner with influencers to expand their company’s reach.
ECommerce HUB also provides the infrastructure users need to ensure lightning-fast order fulfillment and top-notch customer support. Members can take advantage of the in-house order fulfillment center and customer support team.
Dinelli designed ECommerce HUB to help others achieve what he has. Through strategic scaling, the company has helped its members take e-commerce companies from fledgling startups to six-, seven-, and eight-figure businesses — often within as little as a year.
Notably, ECommerce HUB also supports members through the exit process, helping them sell their businesses for a maximum return on investment.
Online selling has transformed Dinelli’s life for the better, and he’s determined to help other aspiring entrepreneurs follow in his footsteps if they so choose. To do so more effectively, he’s also founded two educational platforms where he helps students build their own brands and launch them on popular online marketplaces.
Dinelli’s approach may be an uncommon one, but it’s a refreshing departure from the cutthroat attitudes that permeate the e-commerce world today.
4. Randy Paige
This six-year United States Air Force veteran turned his knowledge of real estate and branding into a successful business career. His determination took him from retail manager to real estate broker. However, after some time in the real estate industry, Paige grew frustrated with what he believed was an inequitable system that benefited a select few. “Everybody at the top was getting paid in the big, traditional companies,” he said. “This should be a two-way street.” In response, he created Let’s Go, a company embracing a digital approach to the real estate business where individuals not employed by large, known companies can succeed. Paige credits his experiences on the gridiron for inspiring his recent achievements. Success on the football field requires the adoption of a team mentality. He will soon expand Let’s Go into the Atlanta real estate market and hopes to become a national force in the market one day. Moreover, Paige wants to develop an academy where individuals seeking success in the real estate market can learn the skills necessary to succeed.
