Gary Young begins this keynote with a question that sounds simple at first: What is a founder? As the session unfolds, he makes it clear that the answer is much deeper than a job title or a company registration. He believes founders are people who carry a spark. That spark often comes from an origin story, a moment or experience that changes how they see the world. Gary shares how his own spark began when he was a child, reading encyclopedias and later watching a meteor shower that made him believe more was possible.

He also talks about Ashley Black, whose personal health struggle became the starting point for a product that helped others and grew into a successful business. Her story shows how pain, insight, and action can come together to create something powerful. Along with these stories, Gary reflects on the importance ...