APEX Global Forum

From deep dives into private capital, leadership, and global investment trends to the off-the-record moments where real deals and real relationships took shape—𝐌𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦, 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: ✨ Candid, no-fluff conversations that challenged perspectives and redefined what’s possible 🤝 Connections that turned into investment opportunities, business partnerships, and lifelong friendships 🌍 A powerful gathering of global leaders—visionaries who don’t just talk about impact but actively create it ⚡ Spontaneous moments, fireside chats, and late-night strategy talks that made this more than just another event Beyond the panels, the true magic was in the moments between—where collaboration happened organically, where ideas turned into action, and where being in the right room meant everything. 𝐓𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩, 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞—𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮! And for those who missed it? Consider this your inside look at what happens when the right people come together with the right purpose. One city down. More to come. See you at the next one. 🚀 Kari Chaudhry Laurent Ohayon Farook Jamal Nawtej Dosanjh, Ph.D James B. Natasha Mudhar Bridget Han Courtney Curtsinger Lisa Morris David Simnick Varda Lotan Jeremy Schwartz Susan Harvey Yingjie Weng Nelly Xavier Jennifer DeSisto, CFA, CAIA Tatiana Almeida Berenguer Kevin Richards, MBA Kris Strouthopoulos Sean Newlin Michelle Viar Jennie Kung Lori Katz Christine Prydatko Ted Parkhill Kelly Freis Melissa Mallah Dincher Michael Marrus George Kaufman Elliot Gnedy Lowry Brescia Kelly Han Maja Vujinovic Tyler Lorberbaum Lynare Robbins David Goldsmith #APEXMiami #ImpactAndLegacy #BeyondNetworking #BuildingLegacies #APEXGlobalForum #WomenInBusiness #BreakTheStereotype #EmpowerWomen

𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐗 𝐌𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🌴 ✨ With two incredible days behind us, we’re stepping into the final stretch—where conversations turn into collaborations, insights spark action, and connections evolve into lasting partnerships. 📅 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 29 - 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 1, 2025 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜: •Thought-provoking discussions over breakfasts, lunches, and curated dinners with speakers like Jeremy Schwartz, David Simnick, Farook Jamal, and Nelly Xavier. •Unparalleled networking moments designed to foster meaningful relationships. •A reflective farewell brunch to celebrate the ideas, breakthroughs, and bonds formed. If you're here in Miami, let’s make these last days just as impactful as the first! #APEXMiami #ImpactAndLegacy #LeadershipInAction #BuildingConnections

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐢! 🌟 This week is really all about creating space for 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Starting tomorrow, we’re bringing together some of the best people to exchange perspectives, share insights, and tackle the questions that truly matter: - How do we build legacies that last? - What does meaningful impact look like in today’s world? - How do we turn challenges into opportunities? 📅 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 29, 2025 For those joining us in Miami, get ready—this is where it all begins. #OneDayToGo #APEXMiamiLaunch #ImpactAndLegacy #LeadershipInAction

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤! 🌴✨ In just a few days, visionary leaders from around the world will come together in Miami for Alts Week and for the 𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐗 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 & 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭—four days of meaningful conversations, powerful insights, and connections that go beyond the ordinary. Relationships have always been at the heart of APEX, and this week is no different. Imagine: 🌟 Sitting across the table from industry pioneers. 🌟 Engaging in real, action-driven discussions about 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮. 🌟 Building relationships with people who inspire new ideas and opportunities. 📅 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 29 - 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 1, 2025 For those joining us, we can’t wait to see you in Miami! #APEXMiamiLaunch #ImpactAndLegacy #NetworkingOpportunities #BuildingLegacies

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐗 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 & 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫!🌟 We’re thrilled to announce 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 to our speaker lineup for Miami this month: 🔹 𝐍𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 – Managing Director, CW Advisors Nelly crafts bespoke wealth strategies for families and entrepreneurs, blending her expertise in investment solutions with a deep commitment to educational access and family values. Her work embodies the connection between purpose, values, and legacy, and we can’t wait for her to share her insights. 🔹 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥 – Founder, Pepe Jeans (Formerly) Farook built Pepe Jeans into a global fashion powerhouse, and now dedicates himself to supporting minority women founders through his micro fund while continuing his entrepreneurial journey. As one of our very own APEX member, Farook has inspired us time and time again, and we’re honored to have him take the stage in Miami. And that’s not all—Nelly and Farook will be joining two other exceptional speakers who exemplify the APEX 2025 theme: 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮. 🔹 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐳 – Former CEO of Pandora and The Body Shop 🔹 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐤 – CEO, Soapbox 📅 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝟮𝟵 - 𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 💡 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨: These 4speakers don’t just talk about legacy—they live it.  #APEXMiamiLaunch #ImpactAndLegacy #LeadershipInAction #BuildingLegacies #PurposeDrivenLeadership

What does it take to build a legacy that stands the test of time? 🌟 At the APEX Impact & Legacy Summit in Miami, we’re diving deep into this question with three powerhouse speakers who have built brands that don’t just succeed—they endure, inspire, and create meaningful change. Here’s who’s joining us: 🔹 Jeremy Schwartz– Former CEO of Pandora and The Body Shop The game-changer behind Coke Zero, Jeremy knows what it takes to craft brands that connect deeply and leave a global impact. 🔹 Josh Halpern – CEO of Big Chicken A visionary in hospitality and entrepreneurship, Josh shows how bold strategies and cultural relevance build brands that thrive. 🔹 David Simnick – CEO of Soapbox David is proof that purpose and profit can go hand-in-hand. His work has turned everyday products into drivers of global change. 📅 January 30, 2025 💌 Exclusively by Invitation Only #APEXMiamiLaunch #ImpactAndLegacy #BuildingLegacies #LeadershipInAction #GlobalImpact

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬: 10 days until APEX Impact and Legacy Forum arrives in Miami! 🌴✨ This year, we’re focused on 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮—and that’s exactly what this transformative three-day summit is all about. Over three days, we’ll dive into conversations that matter: - Breakfast: Reflect on the sectors and innovations driving your vision for impact. - Dinner: Explore how to build enduring brands with insights from Jeremy Schwartz, David Simnick, and Josh Halpern. - Lunch: Tackle the generational wealth shift and strategies for preserving family legacies. We’re creating a space for meaningful conversations and actionable ideas—because legacies aren’t built overnight. #APEXMiamiLaunch #ImpactAndLegacy #BuildingLegacies

Miami, we’re coming for you! 🌴✨ On January 29, we’ll be spending three incredible days diving into big ideas, meaningful conversations, and building connections that matter. With speakers like Jeremy Schwartz, David Simnick, and Josh Halpern, we’ll explore what it means to create impact and build legacies that last. There’s nothing quite like bringing the right people into the room— we can’t wait to see what comes out of this! 🗓️ January 29 - February 1, 2025.    💌 Exclusive by Invitation Only  #LegacyInAction #APEXMiamiLaunch #VisionariesUnited #GlobalImpact Kari Chaudhry Laurent Ohayon Farook Jamal Nawtej Dosanjh, Ph.D James B. Natasha Mudhar Bridget Han Courtney Curtsinger Lisa Morris Varda Lotan Susan Harvey Yingjie Weng Nelly Xavier Warren Vaheeswaran Tatiana Almeida Berenguer Kris Strouthopoulos Sean Newlin Michelle Viar Jennie Kung Lori Katz JP Aramouni Christine Prydatko Ted Parkhill Hannah Nieves Adam Fried

🎉 A New Year, A New Chapter with Google Cloud 🎉 What better way to kick off 2025 than with a partnership that’s all about innovation, collaboration, and impact? Last night, we celebrated our exciting new journey with Google Cloud—a partner who shares our passion for empowering big ideas and building opportunities that matter. Together, we’re embracing the future with purpose. With Google Cloud’s open platform, commitment to trust, and focus on AI-driven transformation, this partnership is about creating solutions that inspire and drive meaningful change in the tech and startup world. A huge thank you to google cloud and everyone who joined us—it’s going to be an exciting year! 🚀 #GoogleCloudPartnership #InnovationForImpact #BoldBeginnings #APEXGlobalForum Joseph Salama Natasha Mudhar Brett Diment Samuel Bosanquet Dr Alka Patel UK Damon Bonser frederik plijnaar Tatum Getty Rebecca Kelley Mark Nguyen Nawtej Dosanjh, Ph.D Monica Kalia Rebecca Fayad Mike Rebello Robert Snuggs Farook Jamal Rupa Ganatra Popat Erika Tamayo Cyrus Wong Michelle Viar Angus Braham Victoria Diment-vera Gaia Ines Fassò Prannoy Chaudhury Samih Ghandour Danielle Ingemann Arabella Reeves Sebastian Haire Emma Osman Oksana Stowe

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