Ryota Sekine is a startup founder based in Chicago, known for co-founding Cubii, a fitness brand designed for baby boomers and beyond, while he was an undergraduate student at the University of Chicago. After Cubii was acquired in late 2020, Sekine has focused on mentoring early-stage founders, leveraging his experience to help them identify and cultivate their unique competitive advantages. He is passionate about promoting Japanese culture and is actively involved with the U.S.-Japan Council and the TOMODACHI Initiative. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Sekine is committed to building healthier cities.

Arnav Dalmia is the former CEO and co-founder of Cubii, a startup that focuses on making wellness accessible for all ages, abilities, and lifestyles. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Dalmia has been recognized for his entrepreneurial success, including being named one of Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under Forty Class of 2020 and receiving the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 award. Cubii began as a Kickstarter campaign and has grown into one of Inc 500's America's Fastest-Growing Companies. Dalmia's approach to product development is customer-focused, utilizing feedback and personal stories to enhance the product experience.