Miguel McKelvey, cofounder and former chief culture officer of WeWork, is the design-driven entrepreneur who helped redefine how a generation thinks about workspaces. Partnering with Adam Neumann, McKelvey translated architectural training and brand intuition into a global coworking phenomenon, shaping WeWork’s distinctive aesthetic, community ethos, and rapid international expansion. After stepping back from day-to-day operations, he has focused on new ventures at the intersection of design, culture, and entrepreneurship, continuing to influence how physical spaces support creativity, collaboration, and modern work.

Philip Knight, cofounder and longtime CEO of Nike, built one of the most powerful consumer brands in the world by blending elite athletic performance with storytelling, design, and global marketing. Starting Nike as Blue Ribbon Sports in the 1960s, Knight transformed the company into a dominant force in footwear and apparel through athlete endorsements, relentless product innovation, and international expansion. Beyond business, he has become one of the world’s largest philanthropists, donating billions to education, healthcare, and scientific research. Knight’s career stands as a case study in brand creation at global scale.