A co-founder of Irvine-based electric bike maker; handmade 25 bikes for Kickstarter campaign in 2016 and now sells thousands ...

Retail marketing exec who joined Utah-based headphones maker in 2023; OC resident tasked to bring “some newness to the brand” ...

GABBI PATRICK  EXECUTIVE CHEF  GABBI’S MEXICAN KITCHEN, CHAAK    WHY: Restaurateur has helped plant a culinary flag in two of ...

Co-founded company that makes sacral neuromodulation device to treat patients with overactive bladder conditions.   IN THE ...

LIAM GRIFFIN  PRESIDENT/CEO/CHAIRMAN     SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC.     WHY: Helping to diversify Irvine-based chipmaker into ...

ELIZABETH GRUENE  GENERAL MANAGER  COLLECTORS HOLDINGS INC.     WHY: Head of expanding pop culture category at collectible ...

Keeps innovating to ensure a safer and more efficient life for the all-important trucking industry; took over as CEO of ...

WHY: Helps manage nearly $23B in assets at West Coast’s oldest and largest family office, a trust that made its money ...

NICOLE SUYDAM  CEO/PRESIDENT  GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY    WHY: Leads the largest nonprofit in Orange County by revenue, with ...

Former CEO and chairman of Oakley and Red Digital Cinema. He serves as chairman of knitting manufacturer FutureStitch. ...

Owner of Orange County’s largest group of automotive dealerships. Closed on his company’s biggest deal: the sale of two OC ...

Runs largest after-school program in the state and OC’s third-largest nonprofit by revenue. Think Together serves about 10% ...