For twenty years, John Kasay was a member of the NFL teams New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, and Seattle Seahawks. In that time, he amassed 459 career field goals for 1,970 points, ranking among the league's best placekickers. He ran 56 yards for his career. Out of the University of Georgia, he was selected in the fourth round by the... read full bio
Jonas Blixt is a Swedish born professional golfer who played for Florida State University during his college years. He was a second-team All-American before making first-team the following year. Blixt went pro and though only competed on one Nationwide Tour in his first year, came back with over 20 in his second. Though based in the US, Blixt also plays... read full bio
Jamie Lawson is well-known in the music business for being the first artist to be signed to Ed Sheeran's avant-garde record company, Gingerbread Man Records. Known for his number-one single "Wasn't Expecting That" and his self-titled album, Lawson's musical career has made a lasting impression on the industry. His self-titled album, "Jamie Lawson," achieved a significant feat by debuting at No.... read full bio
It was only a matter of time the world would learn about Jawan’s talents as Jawan immediately grabbed the attention of his listening audience. After an executive from a record label stumbled upon his YouTube video performance, Jawan auditioned in New York and was quickly signed to ByStorm/Jive Records by ByStorm CEO Mark Pitts when he was still just 11... read full bio
Jane Hyun is the author of the groundbreaking book, Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling, which highlights the need for a culturally focused talent development approach for businesses. She strives to help people understand their fullest potential in the workplace, community, and marketplace. Though her consulting firm, Hyun & Associates, she serves as an executive coach and leadership strategist to Fortune 500... read full bio
JuJu Chang is an Emmy Award-winning television journalist for ABC News, and currently an anchor for Nightline. She was formerly the news anchor for ABC News’ Good Morning America for two years. Chang has covered breaking news like Superstorm Sandy, the earthquake in Haiti, maternal/infant mortality in Mozambique and the mass shootings in Newtown, CT. She covered a segment... read full bio
Not only was James Sun the first Asian to land a spot on The Apprentice in the history of the show, but he was also a finalist (came in second place). Sun is a very successful young CEO who has exited three tech industry companies totaling over $250 million. A speaker on the topic of leadership, James speech is called... read full bio
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
