Ron Conway, founder of SV Angel, is one of Silicon Valley’s most influential early-stage investors, known for backing some of the most successful technology companies of the modern era. Often called the “Godfather of Silicon Valley,” Conway made early investments in companies such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb, and PayPal, building a legendary track record in startup finance. Beyond investing, he is a major civic force in San Francisco and California, actively shaping policy conversations around housing, homelessness, and technology’s role in society. Conway’s career reflects unmatched network power, founder access, and long-term influence in venture capital.

Jim Thompson, founder and chairman of Crown Worldwide Group, built one of the world’s leading logistics, relocation, and records management companies from a single operation in Japan in 1965. Over six decades, he expanded Crown into a global enterprise with offices in nearly 50 countries, serving multinational corporations, governments, and private clients with services ranging from international moving to fine art handling and workplace solutions. Known for his global mindset, disciplined expansion, and commitment to service excellence, Thompson has established Crown as a trusted partner to organizations navigating the complexities of international mobility and logistics.