Paul Judge - Managing Partner of Open Opportunity Fund

Paul Judge is a technology investor and entrepreneur. Judge is managing partner of Open Opportunity Fund, a technology venture capital firm focused on investing in software companies founded by outstanding diverse founders. Judge is cofounder and chairman of Pindrop, provider of voice security for some of the world’s largest enterprises. He previously co-led Panoramic Ventures and TechSquare Labs. He has co-founded three companies that were acquired. He cofounded Purewire which was acquired by Barracuda Networks in 2008. Prior to this, he was the chief technology officer at CipherTrust, which was acquired by Secure Computing in 2006. Paul earned a B.S. from Morehouse College and M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech.

2 Chainz - Grammy Award-winning Rapper, Entrepreneur, Investor

2 Chainz, born Tauheed Epps, is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from College Park, Georgia. After getting his start with the duo PlayazCircle, he catapulted to superstardom as a solo artist, earning multiple platinum albums and delivering hits like “Birthday Song” and “No Lie.” Beyond music, 2 Chainz has built a diverse business empire across hospitality, sports, media, and fashion. He’salso a part-owner of the NBA G League’s College Park Skyhawks, reinforcing his deep ties to his hometown and commitment to community-driven ventures.

Rashad Bilal - Chief Executive Officer, Earn Your Leisure

Rashad Bilal began his finance career in 2005 at his family’s firm, The Bilal Group LLC. After graduating with honors from the University of Hawaii in 2007, he became a partner by 2014. In 2018, he co-founded Earn Your Leisure (EYL) with Troy Millings—now a leading global business platform with a top podcast, educational content, and a network empowering underrepresented creators. EYL University offers webinars and financial education to thousands. Rashad co-authored You Deserve to Be Rich, a New York Times bestseller. EYL also hosts Invest Fest, the world’s largest financial literacy festival, blending business, entertainment, and culture with over 20,000 annual attendees.

Troy Millings - Chief Executive Officer, Earn Your Leisure

Troy Millings, born in the South Bronx, merged his love of hip-hop and education into a 16-year teaching career. He led youth programs promoting financial literacy and later co-founded Earn Your Leisure (EYL) with Rashad Bilal. EYL has grown into a global business media brand with a top podcast, online learning via EYL University, and a vast community. Troy co-authored You Deserve to Be Rich, a New York Times bestseller. EYL hosts Invest Fest, the world’s largest financial literacy festival, blending business, pop culture, and entertainment. Through the Earn Your Leisure Network, Troy uplifts diverse creators and emphasizes collaboration over competition, transforming how communities access financial knowledge.

Jaylen Brown – NBA Champion

Jaylen Brown, 2024 NBA Finals MVP, led the Boston Celtics to victory while making history with a $304M supermax contract—the richest in NBA history. A top high school recruit, he chose UC Berkeley over basketball powerhouses, where he excelled academically and athletically. Drafted third overall in 2016, he’s now a two-time NBA All-Star and Vice President of the NBPA, where he helped launch THINK450 to empower players’ branding rights. Off the court, Brown champions education and equity through his 7uice Foundation’s Bridge Program with MIT, and was named a Director’s Fellow at the MIT Media Lab. In 2024, he launched 741, his self-funded sneaker brand, aiming to revolutionize athlete-driven business and creative control.