Vedran Ćorluka (born February 5, 1986 in Derventa, SFRY) is one of the most famous Croatian footballers – the defender who played for Dinamo Zagreb, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Lokomotiv Moscow. From a height of 1.92 m, he mostly played as a stopper or right winger, and today he is Zlatko Dalić’s assistant in … Read more
Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen is a South African–born construction and real-estate executive who has shaped San Diego’s skyline and beyond. As founder and CEO of Gafcon, Inc., and partner in Protea Waterfront Development, Gaffen has led dozens of major projects – from local civic landmarks to multi–billion-dollar waterfront redevelopments. Over a four-decade career, he has built … Read more
Kevin Hwang (Hwang Ji-tu; born May 1, 1992) is a Korean-American rapper and singer better known by his stage name G2. He was born in Busan, South Korea and raised in Lewisville, Texas. His birth name was literally Hwang G Two, which inspired the stage name G2. G2 gained notice in the Korean hip-hop scene … Read more
Adam Pettit is an American tech entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and CEO of Kandji, a cloud-based Apple device management platform. Under his leadership, Kandji has secured over $250 million in funding and was valued at about $850 million in 2024. Pettit’s career began early – he launched his first Apple IT support business … Read more
Jonathan “Jon” Corn is an American film and television editor known for shaping narrative pacing on hit projects from HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm to Netflix’s Fatherhood. A member of the American Cinema Editors (A.C.E.), Corn has edited comedies and dramas alike – from improvisational sitcoms to sci-fi blockbusters. He has earned industry recognition (including Emmy … Read more
Jasenko Houra (born June 3, 1960) is a Croatian musician and guitarist, best known as the leader and songwriter of the cult rock band Prljavo kazalište. During his rich career, he created numerous hits that we still listen to today, and the band eventually became one of the most influential institutions of the domestic rock … Read more
Goran Karan (born April 2, 1964 in Belgrade) is a Croatian singer and songwriter specializing in songs inspired by Dalmatian music. He stands out for his strong and refined tenor voice, and during his career he won numerous domestic music awards. Collaboration with composer Zdenko Runjić gave him the most famous hits, and he won … Read more
Alli Jackson is a lifelong Aurora resident and social worker. She made history in 2025 by winning one of two at-large seats on the Aurora City Council with about 36,800 votes (26.6%). In December 2025 she was sworn in as an at-large Aurora City Council member, beginning a term through 2029. Jackson describes herself as … Read more
Christina Carlson is best known as the CEO of Urban Peak, Denver’s leading nonprofit serving homeless youth. Under her guidance, Urban Peak has become a model for supporting young people in crisis. Carlson believes “we can solve [homelessness] tomorrow if we rally together to make change”, reflecting her hands-on approach to community solutions. In this … Read more
J.T. Barr is an American science-fiction writer based near Detroit, Michigan. By day he works in international trade consulting, but his passion lies in crafting hard, realistic sci-fi tales. Barr’s debut novel Rust and Blood (2022) – a cyberpunk-tinged story set on Mars – earned him praise from readers (holding a 5‑star average on Amazon). … Read more
Jevon Taylor is an American basketball player known for his journey through college hoops and pursuit of a professional career. A Milwaukee, Wisconsin native, Taylor attended Nathan Hale High School in Milwaukee and began his college career at College of Lake County in Illinois as a freshman. At 6-foot-7 and around 220 pounds, he played … Read more
Dan Khabie is a digital transformation pioneer, currently a co-founder and partner at San Diego’s CourtAvenue. He began his career in 1997 by launching Digitaria, an award-winning digital media agency. Digitaria grew rapidly, working with high-profile clients (Dreamworks, ESPN, NFL, Qualcomm). After Digitaria was acquired by WPP in 2010, Khabie became global CEO of Mirum, … Read more