Milan Kordestani, an accomplished author and social entrepreneur, is a dedicated advocate for civic engagement and common-ground solutions to systemic socioeconomic problems. His first book, I'm Just Saying: A Guide to Maintaining Civil Discourse in an Increasingly Divided World, reached #2 on the Wall Street Journal’s Bestseller List in 2023. Kordestani is also a longtime contributor to Entrepreneur, Rolling Stone, and Forbes, championing conscious capitalism and innovation across industries. As the CEO of Ankord Labs, a venture studio, Kordestani invests in deeply ethical founders to incubate startups that scale social impact. Kordestani uses his writing to mentor and inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators, encouraging them to prioritize ethical entrepreneurship as they build their own ventures.