Today, LaunchX is led by Forest Richter, President of LaunchX, who brings a focus on startup founders, emerging investors, ecosystem development, and greater access to capital to the organization's leadership. His work aligns with LaunchX's broader objective of creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs to develop the skills, confidence, and networks needed to take ideas into action. For its contribution to developing entrepreneurial capability among young people, LaunchX

Among this year's distinguished winners is Amy Meadows, Founder and CEO of SmartHER Ventures Inc., honored as the Winner – Women Leader in Media Innovation & Entrepreneurial Education. Based in Richmond, California, USA, Amy is pioneering a completely new category that blends business acceleration with reality television. Through SmartHER Ventures, she is transforming entrepreneurial education into engaging entertainment, making startup knowledge accessible to millions of asp