Kanene Ayo Holder is a multi-award-winning educator, AI strategist, and comedian helping global organizations—including the United Nations, Shutterstock, and The American Red Cross—navigate ethical AI, innovation, and inclusive branding. She manages data and AI transparency for the GenAI chatbot EMPWRD and guest lectures at MIT’s AI for Digital Transformation course.

Known for blending emotional intelligence with tech insights, Kanene has given keynotes or workshops at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, ADWEEK, SXSW EDU, and more. She serves on the advisory boards for The Hive at UNHCR and The Alliance for Women in Media, where she champions responsible AI strategies that center humanity, creativity, and purpose.

Will Lucas is an entrepreneur with holdings in the hospitality and restaurant, marketing technology, real estate, and software industries. He is founder and CEO at aWLCo, a holdings company with ownership interests in ventures including Creadio, a marketing technology and production agency, and TolHouse, a private social club located in his hometown of Toledo, OH. He also serves as Brand Manager for both AfroTech and Black Tech Green Money, where he leads brand strategy.

TolHouse is a 25,000 sq ft riverfront social club which features amenities like multiple bars and lounges, Lucille’s Jazz Lounge, Earth Coffeehouse, Panda Workspace, Commons Pizza and Cinnamon Rolls, and more.

AfroTech is the largest Black tech digital platform and conference globally, bringing together over 18,000 technologists, founders, and investors annually. Black Tech Green Money, an imprint of AfroTech, delves into creating wealth and legacy in tech, media, and business through its podcast, which received an NAACP Image Award nomination in 2023.

Will is personally committed to revitalizing his hometown of Toledo, Ohio, and enhancing its appeal to emerging talent and entrepreneurs. To this end, he has purchased and is actively developing four properties totaling more than 60,000 sq. ft. of real estate along the downtown waterfront corridor. These developments aim to boost the local economy and attract new businesses and residents to the area.

Outside of his business endeavors, Will was named Co-Chair of President Obama’s Ohio Small Business Committee in 2012. In 2013, Governor John Kasich appointed Will to the Ohio Casino Control Commission, the state-wide regulatory body for casino gaming, and reappointed him for a second four-year term in 2017. He was then renamed to the commission for a third (and final) four-year term by Governor Mike Dewine in 2021, and last served as Vice Chair of the commission. He was also named to serve on the University of Toledo Board of Trustees by Governor John Kasich in February 2016, and served as the Chair of the Board from 2023 to 2024, holding the distinction of being the youngest Chairman in the history of the University. Will was honored with the University of Toledo Blue Key for his personal and professional contributions and achievements. Governor Kasich also appointed Lucas to the Ohio Martin Luther King Jr. Commission in 2014, and placed him as Chair of the commission in 2016. In 2019, Will was appointed to InnovateOhio Executive Advisory Board by Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, where the mission is to make Ohio more innovative and entrepreneur-friendly.

Will also served as a co-chair on the transition team of Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz in 2017.

He is a songwriter and is listed as a co-writer on the track “How ‘Bout It”, found on the second studio album, Special Occasion, from R&B artist Bobby Valentino. The album, certified Gold by the RIAA, has sold over 500,000 copies.

TechFunnel – Top 14 Black Entrepreneurs in Technology (2019)

TechCrunch – 40 Diverse People In Tech Who Made Big Moves In 2015 (2015)

Business Insider – The 46 Most Important African-Americans In Technology (2014)

NBC New’s ‘The Grio’ – Top 10 Blacks in tech to look out for in 2013 (2013)

Business Insider – The 25 Most Influential African-Americans in Tech (2013)

Susie Jaramillo is an Emmy-nominated director, artist, and board director, and the co-founder and CEO of Encantos, an award-winning children’s entertainment tech company named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. She is also the creator of Canticos, the #1 bilingual preschool brand and series, beloved by families everywhere.

At Encantos, Susie leads a mission to share stories with a Latin heart for global audiences—brought to life through apps, books, content, and consumer products. With a background in brand building and a deep passion for storytelling that unites communities, she has redefined how Latino stories are told—blending beloved nursery rhymes with modern technology to create rich, inclusive content for today’s children.

Susie has been widely recognized for her creative leadership and cultural impact, with features in Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Forbes, NPR, ABC, NBC, and CBS. She was recently named The Ad Club’s People of the Year and honored on NBCUniversal + Telemundo’s Inspiring America list.

A sought-after speaker on culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship, Susie has shared her insights at events across the country. She also serves on the board of The Moth.

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Eddie Huang is a filmmaker, actor, chef and television personality who made his feature directorial debut with the 2021 basketball drama BOOGIE for Focus Features, which he also wrote and co-starred in opposite Pop Smoke and Taylour Paige. His autobiographical book, Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir, was adapted into a critically acclaimed ABC comedy series of the same name, which completed its six-season run in 2020. Huang also owned the iconic, Baohaus, for 10 years, which ushered in a generation of Taiwanese-Chinese restaurants and launched his career hosting cooking shows including Cheap Bites & Unique Eats. Eddie also hosted Huang’s World for Vice, which ran for 4 seasons and followed Eddie as he travelled around the world to learn about the local history, culture and food. Eddie’s highly anticipated directorial documentary Vice Is Broke about the rise and fall of Vice Media premiered opening night at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. Up next, Eddie is set to write and direct feature film Tuna Melt with Ryder Picture Company producing alongside Hybe America.

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