Theme: The Horizon Awaits.

Too often, people forget to look upwards. We solely look down at the tangible earth beneath our feet, perhaps because it's a comfort to us, something we know will never collapse beneath our feet. But to be grounded to the earth means to never look for anything more. High above our heads, the horizon awaits for us. The open sky running across the landscape for miles and miles, a symbol of infinite possibilities.

The horizon has no solid ground for us to stand upon, and it's this thought that strikes fear in us. The uncertainty of what to expect, the possibility of falling down is what stops us. But as likely as it is for us to fall, we may also soar. We may also reach for the stars in the sky, to grasp the opportunity of change. The open sky holds thousands of stars- thousands of opportunities, and the opportunity for change is just over the horizon. We must let go of our fears and reach for the stars, for high above our heads, "The Horizon Awaits."

Join us on this adventure as we create a stage for the future entrepreneurs of our community. We hope to see you there. Stay tuned for more information as we work to bring this event to life.

Woodcreek Theater
2551 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd
Roseville, California, 95747
United States

Katie Millsap

Student Leader

Katie Millsap, born in Ohio, eventually moved to California. There, she became an active member of her high school community, playing for the school's sports team and joining Speech and Debate. Through Speech and Debate, she discovered her passion for sharing her views, one debate and speech at a time.

Max Weinstein

Founding Scholar at University of Austin

One of 100 students selected nationwide, Max Weinstein will be joining the University of Austin’s inaugural class this fall as part of the STEM program. As former Vice President of the Granite Bay Emerald Brigade, Max has positively impacted the lives of many young adults. Throughout the process, Max came to learn of his grandmother’s near-death experience. After learning how she completely turned around her health, Max dove head first into the research. Since then, he’s made it his mission to share his grandmother’s story in hopes of empowering others to live long, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

Nico Brown

Student and Published Author

Nico Brown is the author of the fantasy YA novel When the Blossom Falls, with the second installment coming out this fall, and a junior at Woodcreek High School. He is a 2024 alumni of CSSSA for creative writing, a song-writer, as well as a musician that has played piano, alto saxophone, and guzheng for several years.

Rabbi Yossi Korik

Executive Director of Chabad of Placer County

Rabbi Yossi Korik serves as the Executive Director of Chabad of Placer County. With a distinguished background in rabbinical studies from esteemed institutions in France, Israel, Montreal, and New York, Rabbi Korik brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his community. Ordained in 2003 at the Central Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim in Brooklyn, NY, Rabbi Korik also holds ordination for officiating religious weddings from the Chief Rabbinate in Israel. His dedication to Jewish education and community building is exemplified through his co-founding of the first Jewish Synagogue in South Placer - Chabad of Placer County in 2005, and the Sacramento Jewish Academy, which serves preschool and K-8 students. As an official representative of Chabad-Lubavitch in Roseville and Granite Bay, Rabbi Korik is committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community through his roles as a rabbi, teacher, and counselor.

Shiven Batra

Student Social Entrepreneur

Shiven Batra is a rising senior at Granite Bay High School and is passionate about creating change within his local community. He currently serves as the president of Sneakers for Success, a non-profit organization that has collected over 8,000 shoes to donate to Latin America. Additionally, he represented the United States as a Youth Ambassador to Ecuador. Through these experiences, Shiven has developed a strong interest in global citizenship and community engagement.

Tannishtha Mondal

Student Leader

Tannishtha Mondal is a multifaceted individual with a deep-seated fascination for business administration, constitutional law, cloud infrastructure, and self-improvement. As President of Oakmont High School’s Mock Trial team, she delves into the intricacies of the 4th Amendment through legal analysis. Additionally, Tannishtha interns at the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce, where she conducts research to help strengthen the local job market.

Vidyani Suryadevara

Instructor, Stanford University

Dr. Vidyani Suryadevara is an instructor in the Department of Radiology at Stanford University and also a faculty fellow at the Centre for Innovation in Global Health. Her research interests include developing new imaging techniques to detect senescence in osteoarthritis; crosstalk between brain-bone during Alzheimer’s disease; and lifestyle interventions to prevent dementia. In addition to her teaching and research at Stanford, she publishes in several high-impact factor journals and travels around the world to give scientific talks at international conferences. Notably, she represented the U.S. as an ambassador at the World Molecular Imaging Congress in Prague. She is a mentor and leads several endeavors to give back to the community. She is a foodie who enjoys hiking, Bharatanatyam, and traveling around the 🌎 .

Zach Colman

CEO // Consultant // Director

Zach started his athletic journey thinking it was a way for him to feel seen by the people around him. This experience, coupled with his expertise in marketing, led him to observe a common trend in how leaders within the gym space approach the way they do their marketing. Zach has helped countless professional athletes, personal brands, and athletic-driven corporate brands build mindsets and build their brands around a community. Zach has a powerful story of working for years to build a successful business, only to realize he was unhappy and disconnected from himself, his family, and his coworkers.