10 Elite Business Leaders in 2025
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Mercy Dental Group
Dr. Daniel Tataje is a values-driven business leader and the visionary founder of Mercy Dental Group, a highly successful dental group based in Madison, Wisconsin. Originally from Peru, his inspiring journey reflects a lifelong pursuit of excellence. Under his leadership, Mercy Dental Group has earned recognition as one of America’s fastest-growing companies in 2021 by Inc. Magazine. Guided by his core values, he has built his business on principles of integrity, humility, and service, creating an environment where both patients and team members feel valued and cared for. Through these values Mercy Dental Group has also been celebrated as one of the Best Places to Work, Best of Madison, and Best in Business by top-rated publications.
RIoT Secure
Aaron Ardiri is the CEO and co-founder of RIoT Secure, with a career spanning decades in embedded systems, mobile solutions, and IoT technologies. His passion for technology began in his youth and evolved into a deep commitment to developing innovative solutions in resource-constrained environments. Throughout his journey, he has led multiple startups, authored patents, and contributed to groundbreaking advancements in mobile and IoT security.
University of Adelaide
Dr. Ankit Agarwal is a dedicated academic and community leader, currently serving as the Program Director and a lecturer in management at the University of Adelaide, South Australia. His journey to leadership has been shaped by diverse experiences, challenges, and an unwavering commitment to both personal and professional growth.
Graham Shapiro Design Ltd
Professor Graham Shapiro is a distinguished British inventor, designer, and digital entrepreneur, known for his innovative contributions to the industry. He has been widely recognized with numerous awards and holds fellowships with The Chartered Society of Designers, The Chartered Institute of Marketing, and The Royal Society of Arts.
SHERO Life and Empowerment Coaching
Jennifer Perri is the CEO of SHERO Life and Empowerment Coaching, a transformational coach, speaker, and advocate for women reclaiming their power. Her journey to becoming a business leader was not a straight path but one shaped by resilience, reinvention, and a refusal to remain in circumstances that did not serve her. Like many women, she once believed her worth was tied to external validation—how others saw her, societal expectations, and the roles she was expected to play.
Women’s Bean Project
Tamra Ryan became the leader of Women’s Bean Project in 2003 because she was deeply inspired by its business model. Women’s Bean Project is an employment social enterprise that operates as a nonprofit organization. It is built on the belief that all women have the power to transform their lives through employment. The organization hires women facing chronic unemployment for a period of six to nine months.
Insite AI
Jasmeet Sraw
Jasmeet Sraw currently serves as the Head of Growth at Insite AI, a company specializing in providing advanced data, technology, and AI solutions to Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and retail organizations. With over 16 years of experience across leading technology and AI organizations such as IBM, Absolutdata, C5i, and Fractal Analytics, Jasmeet has held multiple leadership roles in consulting, sales, account management, and business development.
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