Richie Britton

The Shields is a progressive youth-powered organization that helps companies understand current and future trends and the potential generational blind spots these trends may have on their organization that can affect their brands. The Shields—We're one step ahead.

At Startupbootcamp, we supercharge startup growth – providing capital, world-class mentorship, and direct access to investors, corporate partners, and industry experts. 🚀 1,700+ startups backed: $2B+ raised, 75% still scaling 🌍 30+ innovation ecosystems under management 100+ events per year | 150+ accelerators in 15+ countries Our mission: Accelerate 100,000 impact-driven startups in the next decade – shaping the future and driving real change toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Beyond accelerators, we empower businesses and governments to create, scale, and manage innovation ecosystems – from long-term innovation strategies to disruptive business models and breakthrough product innovations. We build the infrastructure that connects startups, corporates, and investors to turn innovation into real impact. ⚡ Join the Startupbootcamp ecosystem & shape the future. More information: www.startupbootcamp.org

The Shields is a progressive youth-powered organization that helps companies understand current and future trends and the potential generational blind spots these trends may have on their organization that can affect their brands. The Shields—We're one step ahead.

At Startupbootcamp, we supercharge startup growth – providing capital, world-class mentorship, and direct access to investors, corporate partners, and industry experts. 🚀 1,700+ startups backed: $2B+ raised, 75% still scaling 🌍 30+ innovation ecosystems under management 100+ events per year | 150+ accelerators in 15+ countries Our mission: Accelerate 100,000 impact-driven startups in the next decade – shaping the future and driving real change toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Beyond accelerators, we empower businesses and governments to create, scale, and manage innovation ecosystems – from long-term innovation strategies to disruptive business models and breakthrough product innovations. We build the infrastructure that connects startups, corporates, and investors to turn innovation into real impact. ⚡ Join the Startupbootcamp ecosystem & shape the future. More information: www.startupbootcamp.org

At iCrossing, we deliver comprehensive end-to-end services that seamlessly integrate marketing and technology, driving transformative growth through scalable, secure, and innovative solutions designed to achieve measurable business outcomes. With over 25 years of experience, we have partnered with leading B2B and B2C brands to empower them in engaging customers, employees, and partners effectively, while unlocking new potential across both digital and physical channels. Our bespoke solutions encompass strategy and technology enablement, data and analytics, and experience design, supported by content, SEO, and media. Headquartered in New York, with 19 offices worldwide and four key hubs, we leverage a flexible nearshore and offshore model to help global brands scale and achieve success rapidly.