Lena Waithe is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter renowned for her impactful storytelling that often explores themes of identity, race, and sexuality. She made history by becoming the first Black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for the "Thanksgiving" episode of Master of None, which was inspired by her own experienc...
Leomie Anderson is a British model, activist, and entrepreneur. She was born on February 15, 1993, in South London, England. She started her modeling career at 14 years old when she was scouted, and by 17, she was walking for Marc Jacobs. She later became a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2019, making history as the first Black British model to earn that title.
Beyond modeling, she ...
Lindsey Vonn is a legendary alpine skier and one of the most decorated athletes in the history of the sport. Born on October 18, 1984, in St. Paul, Minnesota, she has achieved remarkable milestones throughout her career:
Four Overall World Cup Titles: She won these in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012, showcasing her dominance in the sport.
82 World Cup Victories: This record stood as...
Lisa Falzone is an American entrepreneur renowned for co-founding Revel Systems, an innovative iPad-based point-of-sale (POS) company, in 2010. Under her leadership, Revel Systems revolutionized the POS industry by offering cloud-based solutions tailored for restaurants and retail establishments. In June 2024, Revel Systems was acquired by Shift4, a leading payment processing ...
Lisa Ingram is the CEO and President of White Castle, a family-owned fast-food chain known for its iconic sliders. She is the fourth-generation leader of the company, which was founded by her great-grandfather, Billy Ingram, in 1921. Lisa took on the role of CEO in 2015 and has been instrumental in modernizing the brand while preserving its rich heritage. Under her leadership, ...
Lolo Jones is an extraordinary athlete who has excelled in both track and field and bobsledding. Born on August 5, 1982, in Des Moines, Iowa, she has achieved remarkable milestones:
World Indoor Champion: Lolo won gold in the 60-meter hurdles at the 2008 Valencia and 2010 Doha World Indoor Championships.
Olympic Competitor: She represented the U.S. in the 100-meter hurdles at t...
Maha Ibrahim is a General Partner at Canaan Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm. She has been with Canaan since 2000 and focuses on investments in e-commerce, enterprise/cloud technology, and social gaming. Maha was one of the first investors in The RealReal, a luxury consignment marketplace, and served on its board through its IPO in 2019. She has also invested in co...
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate dedicated to advocating for girls' education and women's rights. Born in Mingora, Pakistan, she gained international recognition after surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban in 2012 for her outspoken advocacy. In 2014, at the age of 17, Malala became the youngest-ever recipient of the Nobel Peace...
