Ryan Arndt is the Stacks Ecosystem Steward at Stacks Open Internet Foundation. Ryan works with developers using blockchain to develop community-servicing projects through a special grant program. He provides Publisher, Mary Kurek, with information about the Stacks Foundation and the grant that focuses on the Foundation’s goal of a “user-owned Internet.” Actually, it’s more than a goal – it’s their …
Dr. David Ajibade Uses Nutraceuticals to Effectively Treat Sickle Cell Anemia in Nigerian Youth
While in the United States sourcing funds for his government-approved study, Dr. David Ajibade, Executive Director of the Brain and Body Foundation of Nigeria, sat down for a conversation with Frontrunners Innovate Publisher, Mary Kurek, to talk about the study and how his work with nutraceuticals is impacting youth with sickle cell anemia. The study is an important first step …
Entertainment Series: Tour and Production Manager Stephen Shaw on Work and Impact
Stephen Shaw is a veteran in the music industry working in roles that include stage and venue management, payroll, sound engineer, and more. His work has him involved with artists like Kid Rock, Backstreet Boys, Stone Sour, Dane Cook, and Cage the Elephant. During the pandemic, however, work has ceased until…, but, meanwhile, Stephen has been involved in something pretty …
Frontrunners in Faith: A Global Love Story
By: Mary Kurek President of Frontrunners Development, Inc. (Publisher of Frontrunners Innovate and Founder, The Frontrunners League of Social Impact Innovation) On the morning of November 10th, I arose quite early. Still dark outside, I enjoyed the solitude…the quiet that allows for slow awakening and a meditative time before coffee. I had no idea how impactful this day would become. …
Dave Sanderson Shares Why and How He Lived After US Airways Flight 1549 Landed in the Hudson
Publisher’s Note: On January 15th, 2009, Dave Sanderson had a personal meeting with his Maker. He wasn’t on a hospital gurney, but, in an airplane seat as US Airways Flight 1549 ran into a flock of birds upon take-off and the pilot navigated the plane into an emergency “ditching,” splashing into the Hudson River in New York. Dave lived. Boy, …
Jesus Medel Advises on Problems and Solutions in Cybersecurity
Jesús Medel operates his cybersecurity and IT consulting business from a headquarters in Mexico. He has more than 30 years of experience in IT business consulting, specializing in disruptive technologies solutions for organizations. He has been working in innovation, sales, and architecture related to emerging technologies, like Smart Cities, IoT, space computing (AR and VR), 3D and4D printing, AI, and …
Antwain Thomas Explains Data Privacy From Different Perspectives
Antwain Thomas is the Founder and Managing Partner of Washinton, DC-headquarted Global Wealth Strategies, Ltd. His personal history coincides with the history of data privacy from the “birthplace” of the Internet – the US Dept. of Defense. Antwain explains his role within the military and how he has grown along with the changes and challenges into a place of expertise …
Srivatsan MC Shares Expertise Around Data Protection in a Multi-Service Business Context
Srivatsan “Sri” M C is the Founder and CEO of Gemicorn Technologies. Though, the company is headquartered in India, Sri manages different branches and companion businesses throughout the globe. Gemicorn’s offerings encompass many aspects of business operations, from strategic growth advisory to technology and financial outsourcing services to platforms that involve logistics in specialty sectors, to sales and marketing services. …
Mary Kurek’s Remarks at the UN75 Day of the Girl Child and the Launch of YOUTHGETHER Global
On Sunday, October 11th, the International Day of the Girl Child, Mary Kurek, CEO of Frontrunners Development, Inc., along with an incredibly distinguished panel, spoke about the challenges that still need addressing since the Beijing Declaration advocating girls’ and women’s rights worldwide. Kurek’s remarks were focused on “Reimagining the Beijing Declaration on the Girl Child Globally.” The 2-hour virtual event …
Mary Kurek Speaks on Frontrunners Impact on Equality and Empowerment
From Mary Kurek: On International Peace Day 2020 (Sept. 21), I had the privilege of speaking on a panel for an event called “Gender Roles in Shaping Peace Together” – First Ladies Shared Forum, a UNGA75 session side event hosted by Africana Women Working Group – UN2020. What follows below are the remarks I made as a member of the …