Subomi Plumptre champions the financial prosperity of the African & Diaspora middle class through her role as co-founder of Volition Blue (US) and Volition Cap (Nigeria). She believes this socio-economic group is critical to driving economic growth in the region, and designed a fund management model that leverages traditional African cooperatives. She holds an asset management license from the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission. Before her entrepreneurship journey, Subomi was a respected brand and marketing expert with over 20 years of experience. Subomi's work has been featured on CNN, Forbes and Inc. She is a Gates Foundation Goalkeeper and 100 Women Impacting Africa honoree.

Dr. Oye Owolewa, a licensed pharmacist and U.S. Representative for Washington, DC, leverages his medical background to champion community well-being. Practicing since 2014, Dr. Oye earned the Cardinal Health Generation Rx Champions Award for advocating science education and combating prescription drug abuse in DC. His commitment to DC statehood led to his historic election as the first Nigerian-American U.S. Representative in November 2020. Dr. Oye now focuses on healthcare, statehood, immigration reform, and income equality, actively engaging nonprofits to support marginalized communities and encouraging youth involvement.

Tambra Raye Stevenson, the founder/CEO of WANDA and North American Rep for the African Nutrition Society, has spoken on prestigious stages such as TEDx and been appointed to several esteemed boards in government, academia and industry such as Milken, Tufts, and USDA. She is pursuing her PhD at American University School of Communication. Her passion for ancestral food traditions has led her to create a college scholarship program in Northern Nigeria, drawing on her Fulani roots.

Yemi Akinwuntan, a seasoned entrepreneur, excels in Business Consulting, Project Management, Coaching, Training, Technology, and Lifestyle & Luxury. With 20+ years' experience, he's led critical change initiatives in executive roles and formed partnerships across several African countries. He formed partnerships in various sectors across Nigeria, Sierra-Leone, Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Cote-D’Ivoire, and South Africa, spanning both public and private sectors in Africa.Yemi actively supports lasting development through his advisory roles and the launch of Advantage200, a project by Advantage Africa, Inc., aiming to profile top 200 African businesses and their owners in North America, fostering strategic partnerships for economic growth in Africa.

Dr. Opesanmi is a Family Practitioner, HIV Specialist, and Addictions Specialist who treats opiates and other substance addictions. Dr. Opesanmi completed undergraduate studies at the University Of Illinois at Chicago and then attended the Medical College of Pennsylvania (now known as Drexel University) in Philadelphia. She fulfilled Family Practice residency requirements at the University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, Tyler, Texas. She is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Maryland Association of Nigerian Physicians (MANP), and the Coalition of Baltimore HIV Providers (CBHIVP) and also a member of the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM).

Dr. Malcolm Fabiyi, COO and VP of Operations at Drylet since December 2017, is a seasoned professional with a First-Class Chemical Engineering degree, a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. With diverse experience, including a decade at McKinsey & Company, he drives Drylet's proprietary bioremediation technology and expands its presence in international wastewater and biosolid reduction markets. Dr. Fabiyi, with a global perspective, has successfully led technology development efforts at Fortune 500 company Praxair, Inc., and served as president of Hydromantis, USA.

Eze Okwodu is an award-winning real estate entrepreneur, turned a disappointing experience into a thriving career. Frustrated by a missed finder's fee, Eze took a two-week break, immersed himself in real estate studies at Georgetown, and earned his license. Now part of Samson Realty, Eze aims to help 1 million families find homes, blending direct sales with seminars, talks, and social media outreach. His tireless work ethic, born from years as a medical administrator, reflects a commitment to changing lives and assisting newcomers in the DMV area. Recognized as "Man of the Year" by West Africa Times, Eze's success is rooted in dedication, discipline, and a passion for helping others achieve the American dream of homeownership.

Erika Ogunjimi is passionate about smart entrepreneurship and is responsible for making businesses work and scale to their next level of growth. Erika specializes in media marketing and content strategy. She has a background in advertising and social media marketing. Erika’s previous experience includes a travel and leisure advertising agency where she was responsible for developing media plans and social media content. She is partly responsible for the early adoption of social media marketing for the agency's clients. She is a director of Good to Great Stories: A Small Business Documentary currently on Amazon Prime video. Dr. Erika is also a licensed pharmacist in Washington DC

George Oluwaboro, a seasoned CPA and Managing Partner at Brickstone & Associates, specializes in advising start-ups and organizations seeking financial support. With over 30 years of experience, he is a recognized Blockchain Consultant, expanding technology in Africa. George's expertise covers payment processing, digital banking, and compliance. His professional journey began as a banker in Nigeria, transitioning to roles like Bank Examiner in Texas and Consultant in various US Treasury divisions. A University of Ibadan alumnus, George is a Certified Public Accountant in Virginia, USA, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, offering strategic insights to clients and partners.