Rich Paul is the CEO and founder of KLUTCH Sports Group, the powerhouse agency representing some of the biggest athletes across major professional sports. Paul founded KLUTCH Sports in 2012 in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he forged a unique and personal approach to representing top NBA talent – putting athletes first and empowering them to build careers and brands on and off the court.

In 2019, KLUTCH Sports partnered with United Talent Agency (UTA). Paul serves as UTA’s Head of Sports and is an agency partner, and was appointed to UTA’s Board of Directors in 2020. In 2019, Paul was named GQ’s “PowerBroker of the Year” and “The King Maker” on the cover of Sports Illustrated. In 2021, TIME recognized KLUTCH Sports on its first-ever list of TIME100 Most Influential Companies, and Variety recently named Paul to their “Variety500” list of the most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry. Paul is also credited with driving the reversal of the so-called “Rich Paul Rule,” which would have banned agents without a college degree from representing NCAA student athletes.

In 2021, Paul and three former Nike executives formed a company called ADOPT, a creative agency focused on sport, wellness, nutrition, tech and other consumer facing products. Paul joined the Board of Trustees of LACMA, the Board of Directors of Funko, the Board of Directors of Designer Brands Inc. in 2022 and the Board of Directors of Live Nation in 2023. Paul is also a minority partner of The SpringHill Compan

India Love is an American model who gained popularity by blogging on Tumblr in the early 2010s. With over five million followers across social media platforms, India Love managed to become one of the most popular influencers occupying social media by simply being herself. Always ready to reveal a piece of herself at a moment’s notice.

India’s instant influence gained the attention of executives at the BET Networks and she was granted the opportunity to create a reality TV show following herself and her sisters, also known as the First Family of Social Media called “The Westbrooks”. As she gained notoriety, India became involved in the music industry, through friend and mentor Will.i.am [will.i.am] of the Black Eyed Peas. India is all about confidence, relatability and celebrating womanhood. As her influence has grown so has her career, India starred alongside names like Lamar Odom and NeNe Leakes in Season 1 of BET's College Hill : Celebrity Edition, in addition to reality TV, India's acting career has taken off as a lead alongside Romeo Miller and Kandi Burruss on streaming service allBLK and Amazon Prime's TV Show - A La Carte. Her stunning appearance and instant influence has caught the eyes of brands like Skims, Liquid IV, Pretty Little Thing, the National Football League, Forever 21, Savage x Fenty, AREA and most recently True Religion where she will star alongside Quavo in their national holiday campaign. Her rise in popularity has emphasized her ability to attract and appeal to a mainstream audience. As she has continued to expand from a social media sensation to a multi-hyphenate business woman and celebrity star with endless possibilities ahead.

Pinky" Cole is a Jamaican-American restauranteur, community activist, and owner of the Slutty Vegan restaurant chain and Bar Vegan in Atlanta, Georgia. Cole is a culinary disruptor in the industry, transforming America's view of plant-based fast food and striving to make plant-based eating delicious, accessible, and enjoyable for vegans and flexitarians alike. 

In addition to her work in the food industry, Pinky is also a philanthropist and head of The Pinky Cole Foundation, which is committed to uplifting marginalized and underrepresented communities and breaking the cycle of poverty by providing access to resources and education to pursue their entrepreneurial goals. Pinky has been named to Restaurant Hospitality’s 2021 Power List, Forbes Next 1000, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 100 Powerful Women in Business List, LA Wire Influential Women of 2020, PETA’s 2021 Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities List and Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40 List. Most recently, she has been included in the 2023 TIME100 Next List. 

In November 2022, Cole released her first cookbook, Eat Plants, B*tch — a compilation of 91 vegan recipes plus a selection of tips and tricks for vegan cooking and other plant-based substitutes — that is now available for purchase online and at bookstores across the country. Pinky has an upcoming book with HarperCollins called I Hope You Fail[harpercollinsleadership.com] (October 10 release), that details how her failures have driven her successes. To learn more about Pinky Cole, visit iampinkycole.com and follow @pinkycole on Instagram and @pinky907 on X (formerly Twitter). 

Dubbed the King of the Youth, Baylen Levine is a charismatic and talented 22-year-old YouTuber from Atlanta, Georgia. He’s a relatable and endearing creator who has gained a large and dedicated fanbase with his unique and entertaining content, which includes wholesome pranks, hilarious skits, and vlogs that give a glimpse into his daily life. This large fanbase spreads across multiple platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram with over 10 million followers combined. He frequently collaborates with other popular creators such as Jidion, Kai Cenat, and his friend and fellow Atlanta native, Lil Yachty. Known for his relatable, down-to-earth personality and his ability to connect with his audience, Baylen is also passionate about living a clean lifestyle, abstaining from drugs and alcohol, and is a strong advocate against vaping. He has created a successful merchandise collaboration in partnership with Zumiez, called “Frick Vape” which promotes this message of abstinence and encourages his young Gen Z audience to make healthy choices. With his infectious personality and entertaining content, Baylen will continue to be a powerful source of positivity among our youth.

Audley ‘Fly Guy DC’ Feemster Jr. is an American host for radio and television based in Atlanta, Ga.

DC is an outgoing, energetic soul, and the youngest radio personality to host a prime-time radio show in a Top 10 market. The affluent host and personality passion for bringing people together with music has catapulted him into success, and he has partnered with major organizations & Fortune 500 companies including the Atlanta Hawks, Amazon, Lexus, Fresh Empire, Foot Locker, and YouTube to name a few.

Recognized by The State of Georgia as an Outstanding Citizen and named as one of the Top 20 Millennials in Atlanta, Fly Guy DC's hosting abilities have captivated crowds of over 35,000+ attendees. In 2022 & 2023, he served as the main stage host of The Revolt Music Conference, BET’s Takeover of One Music Festival, The Crew League Season 4, and Executive Producer of Season 5. DC credits his success to the Atlanta community. When he’s not on stage hosting you can find him pampering mothers at his Annual Mother's Day Giveback, mentoring college students wanting to get into media, or hosting pep rallies and career days at your local elementary, middle, and high school.

Goal oriented, outside the box and innovative are just a few words to best describe Ebonie Ward, CEO at 11th & Co., an all women led full-service artist management company that is home to some of the biggest names in music and entertainment.

11th & Co is home to 2x-Grammy award winning recording artist Future, multi-platinum top charting recording artist Gunna and Alabama’s very own princess of rap Flo Milli. Entering a new space in sports, the company is also home to 10-time All-Star, a 3-time scoring champ and former MVP, James Harden

Wards musical and entrepreneurial background has provided her with a solid foundation; With a MBA from Troy State University, and her bachelor’s in mass communication Ward has been able to assist with more than just her managerial skills and become a liaison across the board which has allowed her to be an asset to her clients and mold each one in their own unique way.

Since 2011 Ward has been a vital asset to the development and success of platinum recording artist Future and Gunna, as well as emerging artist Flo Milli. In the past year, all three of her clients have defined 2022 thus far in R&B and Hip Hop space. Her devotion and outside thinking has allowed her to go above the invisible ceiling for the success of her clients.

Tyree Simmons, better known to the world as DJ Drama, is one of the most iconic voices in the history of hip hop. With a career spanning nearly 2 decades, the multi-platinum selling artist and DJ single handedly helped forever change the hip hop landscape with his legendary Gangsta Grillz brand, which has over 200 classic mixtapes to date with a plethora of hip hop heavyweights including Lil Wayne, T.I., Fabolous, Jeezy, Meek Mill and Chris Brown to name a few.As one third of Generation Now, DJ Drama added record executive to his resume. Along with his partners, Don Cannon and Lake Show, Drama is responsible for discovering and developing global superstars Lil Uzi Vert and Jack Harlow, to name a few.

In 2021, the Philadelphia-bred, Atlanta based superstar won his first GRAMMY for his work on Tyler The Creator’s CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, which helped give the Gangsta Grillz brand a new life, bridging the gap between hip hop fans old and new. Drama is now set to once again show the world why he is one of the greatest of all time with his 2023 album, I’M REALLY LIKE THAT

Entrepreneur and Restaurateur, Pinky Cole launches a new creative ThinkTANK roundtable event series ‘American Sesh’ where she invites her celebrity friends, corporate executives and everyday Americans into a room to ideate and collaborate while building big ideas!

No cameras, no phones, only a pen and a pad. It doesn’t matter how much money they have or their status. Everyone just locks in and build.

American Sesh is about pushing collective innovation for the culture. A roundtable where your mind is your currency.

Nigel Sylvester is an American professional BMX athlete, creative, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and philanthropist from Queens, New York. Nigel's career has extended beyond traditional BMX biking through his progressive riding style, innovative content creation, and one-of-a-kind artistic expression and style. These distinctive characteristics have catapulted Sylvester to the forefront of the sports world. Nigel is widely recognized for his flair and storytelling, namely his GO series, [youtube.com] the first of its kind at the time, POV-style content documenting his global BMX adventures from Los Angeles, Dubai, London, Paris, Tokyo, Miami, and New York, amassing 300+M views since its release. The GO series brought Nigel and iconic publisher Rizzoli together to release his first coffee table book in October 2022, Nigel Sylvester: GO [rizzoliusa.com], which beautifully displays BTS and never-before-seen moments captured over the years while filming GO.  

Nigel was featured in ESPN's 'Body Issue' and honored by Forbes Magazine's prestigious '30 Under 30' list in 2017. The BMX Icon has crossed over into high fashion, walking shows for Hermes and Kid Super. Additionally, he has designed and released a number of sneakers with the Nike and Air Jordan brands. His signature Air Jordan 1 is arguably the best AJ1 of 2018, as cited by sneaker enthusiasts globally, and most recently, a highly-acclaimed Bike Air sneaker in May 2022. In 2021, Nigel became the first-ever Professional BMX Athlete signed to Jordan Brand. He's worked with the world's most iconic and premium brands, such as Moncler, RIMOWA, Rizzoli, Hermes, Fendi, Mercedes Benz, and Smart Water, to name a few. He has been featured in the most sought-after publications such as GQ, ESPN, Esquire, Forbes, Conde Nast Traveler, W Magazine, and more.

Nigel's drive to give back to communities around him has led him to start the Nigel Sylvester Foundation in July of 2021. The foundation is dedicated to transforming the lives of underserved youth, uniting diverse communities, and other charitable causes. It will support initiatives such as building after-school programs, bike donations, and fundraising community bike rides.  

Today, Nigel is one of the most recognized athletes around the world. He is known for his relentless drive, creative vision, and disruptive approach as he pushes the boundaries of sport and art.