Larry Miller is the Chairman of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board, a division of Nike Inc. Miller originally joined Nike in 1997 as Vice President of U.S. Apparel. He then served as Vice President and General Manager of Nike Basketball. Miller helped launch the Jordan Brand at Nike in 1999 before becoming President of the Portland Trail Blazers from 2007 to 2012, after which he returned to Jordan Brand.

Under his leadership, Jordan Brand has grown from a $200 million basketball shoe company to a $4 billion athletic footwear and apparel firm.

Miller graduated with honors from Temple University in 1980 and earned an MBA from LaSalle University. He has served on the board of directors at Self Enhancement Inc. A passionate advocate for education and mentorship, he’s taken leadership roles with the Urban League and Junior Achievement in the past. Born in Philadelphia, he lives in Portland, OR.

His memoir, JUMP, My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom was published by William Morrow/ Harper Collins in 2022. Co-authored with his daughter Laila Lacy, JUMP details Miller’s ascent from the streets of West Philadelphia to some of the highest distinctions of the corporate world.

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Chereese Sheen, MFA, is an award-winning creative producer and journalist whose work spans media and entertainment. The Queens native holds an MFA in Writing and Producing for Television and a BA in Journalism; her bylines include BET, the historic New York Amsterdam News, and numerous contributions to local publications. As a former elite athlete, Chereese brings discipline, vision, and adaptability to every collaboration. Whether producing original series, short films, or campaigns, she infuses each stage of the creative process with versatility, authenticity, and cultural nuance. Alongside leading multimedia projects, Chereese supports fellow writers through developmental services and empowers creatives to embrace their unique artistic paths via her social platforms and Substack publication.

Charles Amuzie is a digital strategist with a decade of experience working on racial justice, legislative, and electoral initiatives. He is the Sr. Director of Digital Content and Strategy at Color Of Change, where he works to create a more human, less hostile world for Black people in America by supporting campaigns and curating user journeys across email, digital ads and broadcast SMS.

Alphonzo “Phonz” Terrell is the Co-Founder and CEO of SPILL, a next-gen platform for community innovation. Released in mid-2023, the SPILL beta app quickly shot to the top of the Apple App Store charts in the first month, becoming the #1 most downloaded Social Networking app in early July. SPILL has since been downloaded more than a half a million times, been named Apple’s “App Of The Day” and featured on the Google Play Store homepage. SPILL was also named one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies in Social Media” in 2024.

A sought-after speaker at the intersection of tech and culture, Phonz has been a guest on Good Morning America, a featured speaker at the SXSW, AfroTech and Adweek conferences and a guest on podcasts such Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, Wall St. Journal’s Tech News Briefing, and NPR’s Morning Edition.

In 2023, Phonz was named to CNN Business’s “2023 Risk Takers” list alongside Sam Altman, Tim Cook, Telfar Clemons and Lina Khan. He currently resides in Los Angeles and is @phonz on SPILL.

James Francis operates at the intersection of capital, culture, and code, shaping how AI will influence culture, commerce, and identity. He is the Founder and CEO of Sole AI, an AI-native media company creating context-aware systems that protect authorship, amplify diverse voices, and ensure Black and Brown communities don’t just adopt AI, but actively shape it.

James is also the author of the forthcoming book Artificial Integrity: Coding Leadership, Trust, and Humanity, which introduces his Living Intelligence System (LIS) framework — a blueprint for building AI that encodes dignity, preserves narrative sovereignty, and unlocks equitable growth.

His career spans finance, technology, and civic leadership. He co-founded Paradigm Asset Management, managing more than $7 billion AUM and pioneering data-driven investing long before it was mainstream. He later launched Raptor Vision, an early computer vision and AR/VR company, deepening his expertise in how emerging technologies shape markets and narratives.

James graduated from Morehouse College and went on to co-found the Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) to advance diverse leadership. He leads the Francis Family Foundation, continuing a family legacy of entrepreneurship and philanthropy, and has served on numerous nonprofit and civic boards committed to equity, education, and leadership development.

A sought-after keynote speaker and panelist, James has spoken at the OpenAI Commission (East Palo Alto), Human Tech Week (San Francisco), the National Bar Association Annual Meeting (Martha’s Vineyard), the National Black MBA Association Conference (Houston), and the Chat Summit at Howard University, among others.

Warren Jolly is the CEO of adQuadrant, a modern growth partner trusted by leading consumer brands to deliver measurable, scalable growth.

A serial entrepreneur and investor, Warren co-founded his first internet company at 17, scaling it to reach 180M+ visitors annually, and has since bootstrapped multiple businesses to 8-figure revenue. Under Warren’s leadership, adQuadrant has become a recognized partner to Meta, Google, and TikTok, working hand-in-hand with platform leaders to test, adopt, and scale next-generation AI capabilities. He has deep expertise in MMM, incrementality testing, and AI-enabled creative optimization, making him a trusted voice for brands navigating the increasingly automated, AI-first media landscape.

He has been recognized on the Empact100 list for entrepreneurs under 30, received multiple Inc 500 placements, and was named a 40 Under 40 M&A Advisor Award winner, alongside being an active investor and advisor in 10+ companies and a partner in a venture fund focused on LA and Seattle-based startups.

Beyond business, he values family and the balance it brings to high-stakes leadership.