Past Conversations

Check out the recap video from our Coffee with Ken conversation series that started in March 2020, shortly after social distancing began. Ken Biberaj, former Chairman of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and current Managing Director at Savills, started a virtual conversation series when the COVID-19 pandemic started.

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Values Based Leadership

Discover how prioritizing people over profits and leading with empathy, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence can transform your work environment and drive success in this insightful conversation with Jackie Edmundson,...

Digital Transformation of Emergency Management

Learn how digital transformation is revolutionizing emergency management, with experts sharing insights on enhancing public safety and response times.

Energy Supply Chain

Ashley Zumwalt Forbes, discussed the challenge of China’s dominance over 70-90% of the battery critical materials supply chain and the U.S. Department of Energy’s efforts to establish a competitive and secure supply chain...

NASA's Moon to Mars Mission

Joseph Pelfrey, Director of NASA's Marshall Flight Center, discussed NASA's mission to return to the moon and reach Mars, emphasizing the importance of inspiring the next generation in STEM and business fields.

DoSomething!

Learn how DoSomething.org empowers Gen Z and Millennials to drive political and social change using creative marketing, pop culture, and social media.

Impact & Innovation in Illinois

Ken flew to the windy city for an in-person conversation with Governor JB Pritzker during the Social Innovation Summit. We were excited to hear more about the Governor’s commitment to making Illinois attractive for business...

Bootstrapping: What’s Old is New Again

With Panelists:Soraya Bagheri, Head of Legal, VP of Product Integration at PunchbowlHeidi Nel, Chief Operating Officer at New TheoryZoya Lehrer, Co-Founder & CEO of Orgo These entrepreneurial voices share their insights,...

The Soul of America

They say history always repeats itself, and we're about to find out just how true that is, with Historian, Jon Meacham. Don't miss this insightful conversation highlighting the enduring relevance of history in shaping our...

The Rise of the American Real Estate Association

With Jason Haber, Co-founder of American Real Estate Association Jason Haber’s experience in both brokerage and investment in multifamily assets, shedding light on the pressing issues of cultural problems within the...

Building a Resilient Puerto Rico

In an insightful discussion with Charlotte Gossett, Chief Director at Hispanic Federation in Puerto Rico, we delve into the strategies and initiatives aimed at building a resilient Puerto Rico. Explore the power of community,...

We're Just Ken

Ryan Gosling knows a thing or two about being Ken, and since everyone is feeling the Kenergy this spring, here is a special April 1st edition of Coffee with Ken!

Future Caucus

Layla Zaidane is President & CEO of Future Caucus, the largest nonpartisan organization of young lawmakers in the United States. Future Caucus works with over 1,600 Millennial and Gen Z elected leaders in Congress and state...