Started in 2017

Warwick Smith is the CEO of American Pacific Mining, a U.S.-focused copper and gold exploration company. With over 25 years in the mining industry, he is known for strategic transactions, disciplined capital management, and building shareholder value through high-potential resource projects.

David Lee is the co-founder and CEO of Nex, the company behind Nex Playground, a camera-based family gaming system redefining living-room play through active games, subscriptions, and thoughtful hardware design.

Brian Schimpf leads Anduril through rapid scale, doubling revenue year over year while reshaping defense around autonomy, speed, and software-driven production. He shares lessons on leadership, talent, accountability, and building systems designed for the future battlefield.

Karan Virwani is the second-generation entrepreneur who turned WeWork India into the country’s largest premium flexible workspace operator. He blends Embassy Group discipline with startup scrappiness, betting on metros, multinationals, and top-tier Indian companies while staying ruthless on unit economics, culture, and long-term demand.