Electrical engineer and toy inventor Jay Silver is a graduate of the MIT Media Lab PhD program and the first Maker Research Scientist at Intel. He is the founder and CEO of the Kickstarter funded ($500,000 raised) JoyLabz/MaKey MaKey - An Invention Kit for Everyone. The toy allows users to connect everyday objects like fruit or silverware to computers. The... read full bio
A stage and screen actor, Jon Huertas is most well known for his multi-award-winning performance as Det. Javier Esposito on the ABC hit television series Castle, as well as his portrayal of Sgt. Antonio ‘Poke’ Espera in HBO’s Emmy Award-winning miniseries Generation Kill. In regards to his trademark role as Esposito, Jon says “The thing about that character is he’s... read full bio
Jay Samit, former CEO of the worlds leading multiscreen video services company SeaChange International, is a dynamic entrepreneur and intrapreneur who is widely recognized as one of the worlds leading experts on disruption and innovation. He launches billion dollar businesses, transforms entire industries, revamps government institutions, and for over three decades continues to be at the forefront of global trends.... read full bio
Jason Flom is the former CEO of several major record labels, including Atlantic,Virgin, and Capitol. He is currently the CEO of Lava Records venture with Republic/UMG. Flom has launched artists such as Katy Perry, Kid Rock, Lorde, Matchbox 20, and has managed Coldplay, Lenny Kravitz and many others. He now dedicates much of his time fighting for criminal justice reform,... read full bio
Jay Armstrong Johnson is known for playing will Olsen on ABC’s Quantico, but mainly performs on Broadway. He’s taken the lead in several Broadway productions, like The Phantom of the Opera and On the Town. Jay’s career officially launched in 2007 when he played Link Larkin in the musical comedy Hairspray and the A Chorus Line the next year. Before... read full bio
A common theme in the work of author Jill Kargman is the critical examination of the lives of wealthy women in her home city of New York. Her book Momzillas was adapted into the Bravo comedy series Odd Mom Out, in which Kargman appears as a satirical version of herself. The show is based on her life and portrays the... read full bio
According to Inc Magazine, Josh Tickell is Americas #1 Strategist" for Connecting with the Millennial Generation. He is also a film director who specializes in movies geared toward Millennials. College students enthusiastically embraced Tickells philosophy of making the world a better place through smarter technologies. Tickell grew up in Louisiana where he lived next to waterways polluted by petroleum refineries.... read full bio
Raised on a family farm in Iowa, Joe Gerstandt has that certain kind of sensibility you can’t help but notice. His unique approach to speaking, extensive community involvement, and personal experiences illustrate Joe’s passion for reaching out to and relating to people. Listen to Joe speak, and you’ll see that he draws from his days as a United States Marine... read full bio
Internationally reputed for his innovative, groundbreaking cuisine, Jean-Georges Vongerichten has emerged as one of the country's leading chefs. Acclaimed by critics as 'formidably gifted,' a 'residential genius' and the 'enfant terrible of modern French cooking', his culinary vision has consistently set new standards and helped define today's generation of cooking. The Mercer Kitchen, at the stylish Mercer Hotel in SoHo,... read full bio
During his outstanding eight year career with the New York Knicks, John Starks was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team, became an NBA All-Star, and was awarded the Leagues Sixth Man of the Year. He averaged 14.1 points per game, while leading the Knicks in three point goals (982). In addition, he remains 11th in total points (8,489), 8th... read full bio
Joe Budden is an American rap and hip-hop artist. His first single “Pump It Up” became a commercial hit and got him a recording contract with Def Jam. After leaving the label he started self-releasing his music. His first two albums, “Joe Budden” and “No Love Lost” both hit no. 1 on the US Rap charts, and his last album,... read full bio
Jonathan MacDonald is the founder of the Thought Expansion Network and an internationally renowned speaker. His core messages focus on expanding people's thinking about change, and how that impacts the future, exploring the opportunities that this perpetually changing, digitally and technologically enhanced landscape create. He is one of the few people that companies including Google, Apple, P&G, Unilever, NestleĢ, Microsoft and... read full bio
Originating from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, JD McPherson is a singer songwriter acclaimed for his retro, throwback sound that is a blend of R&B and rockabilly with a true rock and roll core. JD found musical inspiration from the work of Buddy Holly; listening to his music shaped JD’s own musical sound. JD went on to perform with bands like The... read full bio
How do you stand out, rise above the noise, and get your organizations voice heard online Having successfully guided the growth of digital businesses for everyone from Hollywood talent agency ICM Partners to BuzzFeed and Google, Jonathan Perelman knows how to do it right. Perelman believes that content is king but distribution is queenand she wears the pants. Pulling from... read full bio
Jesse Frasure is a renowned country songwriter, record producer, and music publisher. He write and produces through Rhythm House, which he launched with Roc Nation Nashville and Warner/ Chappell Music. Frasures writing credits include Florida Georgia Lines No. 1 hit Sun Daze, tobyMacs Hold On, Capital Kings Remain, Chase Bryants Jet Black Pontiac, Rascal Flatts No. 1 single I Like... read full bio
Jay Gruden is an American football coach and former professional football quarterback who is currently the offensive coordinator coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL. Gruden was born in Tiffin, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Louisville. After finishing his college career, Gruden... read full bio
Jackmaster, whose real name is Jack Revill, is a DJ from Glasgow, Scotland. He also has co-founded a record label and night club called Numbers. He has also set up a number of other record labels including Point.One, Wireblock, and Dress 2 Sweat. Known as a diverse and multi-faceted artists who dabbled in a wide variety of genres, sounds, and... read full bio
Jamie Jones is a DJ from Wales who is highly awarded. He is a two-time winner of the DJ Awards, and he is known for being a member of the EDM group Hot Natured. He also heads the record label Hot Creations, along with its sub-labels. Jamie hosts tha Paradise party at DC10 nightclub in Ibiza. He was also voted... read full bio
Author and lecturer Joe Piscatella is a man with a compelling message; he understands the incredible importance of keeping oneself healthy from his own personal experiences. He had open heart surgery at the incredibly young age of 32 and launched a major change in his lifestyle which resulted in coronary regression at age 47. His seminars have been cited... read full bio
Jack Daly is a keynote speaker with an extensive background in sales and sales management. His speeches inspire personal motivation and customer loyalty in the workplace. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Jack Daly began his career as a member of CPA firm Arthur Anderson and eventually became the CEO of several national companies. Daly has shared... read full bio
