At Elliott Kwok Levine Jaroslaw Neils LLP, Benjamin and his team navigate complex CFIUS regulations, providing strategic legal advice that protects clients' interests amid changing geopolitical landscapes. Our collaborative efforts in fundraising initiatives enable organizations to secure essential capital, reflecting our commitment to clients' sustained growth and success.

In his role as Co-Chair of the Asian Affairs Committee, Benjamin offers nuanced perspectives on the intricate legal dynamics within Asian markets, contributing to the New York City Bar Association's understanding of foreign operations' challenges. Leveraging his language fluency, he bridges cultural and legal gaps, ensuring that the diverse needs of international stakeholders are met with expertise and foresight.

Carl Ganter leads operations, field work, and special projects at Circle of Blue. An award-winning journalist and photojournalist, his work has appeared in Time, National Geographic, Rolling Stone, and major broadcast networks. He holds an MSJ from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism and is a graduate of the University’s American Studies Program. Carl is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the Energy Nexus and formerly served as vice chair of its Global Agenda Council on Water Security. He’s presented at Davos, Aspen Ideas Festival, Techonomy, and other major global forums. A recipient of the Rockefeller Foundation’s Centennial Innovation Award and a fellow of the Explorers Club, Carl blends storytelling with systems thinking to elevate the global conversation around water. He’s often found near the waters of northwest Michigan—or photographing from a small plane. 

#1 Ranked Futurist in the World by Forbes and “The world’s leading transformation architect,” according to Harvard Business Review, Jonathan Brill helps audiences and executives make sense of AI, turning ideas into action to shape their 5 Year Future. 

Jonathan not only details a provocative case for why the world is changing but also what you can do about it, and how to take meaningful action.

AI Advisor and Inventor, best-selling author, and renowned keynote speaker, Jonathan draws upon his unique experiences as Global Futurist at HP, Board Advisor for Frost & Sullivan, and Strategic Advisor to Amazon, Verizon, Samsung, Pepsico, and IBM, helping them transform and invent their own futures.

His best-selling book, “Rogue Waves,” offers a provocative perspective on how the collision of technology innovation, geopolitical, economic and societal trends will dramatically transform countries, cultures, and industries.

Michael Granoff is Managing Partner of Maniv Mobility, which he established in Tel Aviv in 2015. His involvement at the intersection of transportation, technology and policy dates back to the early 2000s when he helped establish the Washington, DC-based energy security policy and advocacy group, Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) on whose board he continues to serve. Mike was the first investor in Better Place – the ambitious electric vehicle network startup that raised over $1B – where he sat on the board of directors and spearheaded the company’s policy efforts. Mike is a director and advisor at many other mobility startups within the Maniv portfolio and his broader network. Mike is the recipient of several awards, including Brandeis University’s Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship, and has been involved in several US presidential campaigns. Michael holds a B.A. from Tufts University, and an MBA and JD from Kellogg, Northwestern University.

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Rodrick Miller is President & CEO of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Miami’s official economic development organization, where he leads efforts to attract high-value jobs and investments, promoting inclusive growth in a global market. A nationally recognized economic development expert, Miller has secured over $6 billion in investments and created 50,000 jobs by strategically aligning public-private stakeholders in communities including New Orleans, Detroit, and Puerto Rico. His career includes executive roles at Invest Puerto Rico, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, and Greater Phoenix Economic Council, along with founding Ascendant Global, an economic strategy firm. Fluent in Spanish, Miller holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard and a Bachelor’s in International Business from St. Augustine’s College.

Shawn M. Hoyer is Head of Venture Capital Coverage for Bank of America’s global investment bank where he leads and deepens connectivity with the world’s most influential growth investors. Mr. Hoyer also plays an active role in both public and private capital raising efforts for clients. With over 25 years in banking, 18 with BofA, Mr. Hoyer has worked in multiple capacities across several business lines, leveraging connectivity, deep perspective on the scope of the enterprise and the technology ecosystem.

Shawn holds a B.A. in History from The George Washington University and MBA with a focus in international business strategy from The University of North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler), which involved immersion and course work with premier universities around the world including; Tecnologico de Monterrey (EGADE), Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV), RSM Erasmus University (RSM), and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).