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RISING ICONS

What do you do with a growing network of innovators, journalists, leaders and media professionals? Create opportunity. In 2023, we asked our friends to introduce us to incredible people leading change and their nominations resulted in this series of leadership profiles. Now we celebrate leaders building brands and driving change every day. Nominate an ICON to be featured or meet them below.

Rising ICONS is brought to you in partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

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Rising ICON #36: Kelsey Lindell

Kelsey Lindell, Founder & CEO of Misfit Media, is leading an Inclusion Revolution in marketing and media, advocating for the authentic representation of disabled people.

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Rising ICON #35: Heide Olson

Heide Olson is the visionary Founder & CEO of All in One Accounting dba Veracity Pros and Accountinuity where she’s transforming financial landscapes for entrepreneurs and nonprofits.

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Rising ICON #34: Mana Moini

Mana Moini, Founder and Host of HUMANATY, is igniting a movement of kindness and community through meaningful dialogue.

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Rising ICON #33: Jen Lindahl

Jen Lindahl, Founder & CEO of WIRED and a pivotal figure at Echo Search Group, is redefining how female professionals and entrepreneurs connect, grow, and contribute to their communities.

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Rising ICON #31: NeTia Bauman

NeTia Bauman, CEO & President of Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation, is a pioneering force in economic development, championing the integration of entrepreneurship-led strategies to revitalize Central Minnesota's economy.

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Rising ICON #30: Delson Saintal

Delson Saintal, Owner of Xperience Barbers and aspiring Fargo City Commissioner, is a testament to the power of hard work and the courage to chase dreams.

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Rising ICON #29: Gia Vitali

Gia Vitali is Vice President of Engagement & External Affairs at Collaboration.Ai where she blends human ingenuity with AI to tackle global challenges.

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Rising ICON #27: Jenna Myrland

Jenna Myrland, owner of J. Myrland Workshop, crafts transformative spaces with a focus on authenticity and connection, empowering small businesses through interior design.

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Rising ICON #26: Angel Uddin

Angel Uddin, at the forefront of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at the University of Minnesota, is dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and championing inclusivity.

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Rising ICON #25: Nikki Jean

Nikki Jean is the Director of Social Responsibility at Rhymesayers Entertainment where she leverages the power of music to foster community, resilience, and change.

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Rising ICON #20: Brad Larmie

Brad Larmie is the executive director at University Enterprise Laboratories, the nonprofit biotech incubator and wet lab.

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Rising ICON #19: Ra’eesa Motala

Ra’eesa Motala is the president of Evoke Partners, the commercial real estate firm built on the intersection of technology and energy innovation.

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