
Before she ran Nutrafol, Cindy Gustafson spent two decades learning how brands earn attention. Her CEO chapter is a study in restraint: fewer products, closer listening and growth built around what customers actually need.
Amanda Richman is VP of Global Media Sales at Microsoft Advertising, leading a 700+ person omnichannel sales team from New York. A 30-year veteran of media and advertising, she has run agencies including Wavemaker US and Mindshare North America, winning Adweek's U.S. Media Agency of the Year at Wavemaker in 2020. She joined Microsoft in March 2024 to help brands navigate the convergence of generative AI, search, and connected TV advertising.