For Todd McKinnon, success often hinges on unwavering belief—even when doubts creep in. In 2009, he left a secure, high-ranking position at Salesforce to build Okta, an independent identity provider, at a time when cloud security was still evolving. Many questioned his decision, and even McKinnon himself wrestled with uncertainty in the early years…

From the very start, Cliff Obrecht understood that building Canva would require more than just a great idea—it would take relentless perseverance. As Co-Founder and COO of the company, he and Melanie Perkins faced over a hundred investor rejections, but that didn’t deter them from their vision of making design accessible to everyone. Instead of giving up, they meticulously refined their pitch, secured funding, and scaled Canva into a global platform with millions of users…

Denise Garth understands the power of transformation—not just in business but in leadership itself. Once a reserved introvert, she discovered the impact of collaboration early in her career, a realization that now fuels her approach as Chief Strategy Officer at Majesco. She recognizes that insurance companies can no longer operate in isolation; instead, they must integrate into broader ecosystems to stay relevant…