FreedomFest 2025

From empowering student leaders worldwide to championing conscious capitalism, Alexander McCobin has spent his career turning bold ideas into thriving organizations. As the co-founder of Students For Liberty, he helped transform a small student initiative into a global movement spanning... Read More →

Few voices in business and economics carry the weight of Steve Forbes. As Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, he has spent decades shaping the conversation around entrepreneurship, capitalism, and the forces driving global markets.A tireless advocate for free markets, sound... Read More →

Chef Andrew Gruel is a restaurateur, television personality, and outspoken advocate for food freedom and entrepreneurship. Best known as the founder of the award-winning Slapfish restaurant chain, Gruel has become a national voice for small business owners and chefs navigating the... Read More →

Shawn Nelson didn’t just build Lovesac—he reinvented the way people think about furniture. What started as a college experiment in oversized, ridiculously comfortable seating has grown into a billion-dollar disruptor in the home lifestyle space, with a focus on sustainability... Read More →

For nearly two decades, Jennifer Sey has been speaking truth to power—no matter the cost. As a 7-time National Team member and 1986 National Gymnastics Champion, she exposed abusive coaching practices in her 2008 memoir Chalked Up, refusing to stay silent even when the gymnastics... Read More →

Bernt Ullmann is a seasoned entrepreneur and brand strategist renowned for his pivotal role in launching and scaling some of the world's most iconic celebrity-driven brands. With over $6 billion in global sales attributed to his efforts, Bernt has been instrumental in the success... Read More →

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