Frank Luntz is a renowned communication expert and political consultant, known for his groundbreaking work in focus groups and language analysis. He has advised Fortune 500 companies, global leaders, and media outlets worldwide. Luntz pioneered the “Instant Response” focus group technique and is frequently cited as one of the most influential pollsters in the world, with appearances on major news platforms like CBS, Fox News, and BBC. He has authored three New York Times Best Sellers, including Words that Work and WIN, and has been a sought-after advisor to political campaigns, businesses, and government agencies globally. Luntz also has an academic background, holding a Doctorate in Politics from Oxford University, and has taught at prestigious institutions such as NYU, Harvard, and most recently the United States Military Academy at West Point. He serves as an advisor to Pindar, using his expertise to shape impactful messaging and communication strategies.

Brian Curcio gravitated towards finance at an early age and began interning at Guggenheim Partners in 2011, his a junior year of high school. In 2017, he graduated from Amherst College after majoring in Mathematics. That same year, in his senior dorm room, Brian co-founded Rapunzl with his high school friend, Myles Gage. Since 2018, Rapunzl has distributed over $300,000 in scholarship prizes, impacted over 100,000 high school students across the country, and provides a comprehensive financial literacy curriculum to middle and high school students. Rapunzl was named a Yass Prize Finalist in 2022. The following year Brian served as a 2023 Yass Fellow and was recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education.