Ollie Howie is CEO of American Entertainment Worldwide, a global media company last valued at $1 billion as of its last priced external investment round, and CEO of AI Regent, an AI technology company. He is a Harvard University graduate with a BA in Economics. He also spent time on the investment team at Greenspring Associates. Ollie has received numerous awards and recognition, including 200 most powerful in Grand Rapids 2022 and 2023, Grand Rapids Business Journal 40 under 40, and HBCUVC 31 under 31 Venture Capital. Ollie is a Forbes Business Council Member, a Ron Brown Scholars Council Member, a board member of the Roanoke City Economic Development Authority, an advisor for multiple startups, and was a Growing Michigan councilperson.