Densil Porteous serves as the CEO of Pride Fund 1, which empowers a generation of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through venture capital. With a keen interest in the tech and startup, Densil has advised and worked with partners like The Varsity Group, RaiseMe, Rev1 Ventures, Juggle, and LEAP. Prior to working in the venture capital space, Densil had a notable career in higher education administration with roles at Kenyon College, Stanford University, and Ohio State University. He also has served on the boards of Advocates for Youth and the Human Rights Campaign.

James R. Nowlin is a millennial, a miraculous near-death drowning survivor, and first-generation college graduate. He has been humbled by triumph as well as tragedy. Today, James is the CEO of Excel Global Partners (EGP), a financial information technology and management consulting firm, which received national recognition in 2015 as NGLCC’s national business of the year. James dedicates a significant portion of his time to executive coaching, teaching wellness methods in the workplace, and leadership development.