John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son duo behind John’s Crazy Socks and Abilities Rising. John, a dynamic entrepreneur with Down syndrome and the company’s Chief Happiness Officer, and Mark, a veteran entrepreneur and advocate, built the world’s largest sock store—and a movement to match. Their ventures have created jobs, shipped to 91 countries, and donated over $800,000 to charity. Their keynotes are heartfelt, humorous, and deeply inspiring. Whether at Congress, the UN, or corporate stages, their message is clear: inclusion is smart business. When we invest in people, everyone rises.