Former Major League Baseball bullpen pitcher John Rocker spent six seasons in the league. He played parts of four seasons with the Atlanta Braves before making his major league debut in 1998. Later on, he played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Texas Rangers, and Cleveland Indians. In 2005, he played his final professional game with the Atlantic League of... read full bio
Internationally bestselling books Magic Words, Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst were written by Jonah Berger, a professor at the Wharton School. When it comes to natural language processing, change, word-of-mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and why things catch on, Dr. Berger is a globally recognized authority. He teaches one of the most popular online courses in the world, has over 80... read full bio
The Melbourne-born and London-based DJ, producer, and songwriter Juicy Romance offers a sensual treat of surrealistic dance hedonism. With a purpose to inject a playful blend of dark and bouncy dance bangers, Juicy Romance appears alongside colleagues Ellen Alien, James James James, DJ Mell G, Skin On Skin, I.JORDAN, and DJ Heartstring. Juicy Romance curates sets that cover a variety... read full bio
Norwegian author and musician Jenny Hval is renowned for her provocative examinations of gender, sexuality, and identity as well as her avant-garde musical style. Hval has established a unique voice in modern music by fusing spoken word, electronic, and experimental pop components. She has received recognition for her poetic lyrics and avant-garde soundscapes with highly acclaimed albums including Innocence Is... read full bio
The real meaning of growth is frequently concealed in our failures in a society that exalts success. Jacob breaks down the lessons he gained from his NFL career and his experience as an entrepreneur, demonstrating how accepting failure can be our strongest development accelerator. Jacob provides a thorough guide to not only establishing goals but also tenaciously pursuing and accomplishing them... read full bio
Jennifer De Leon, the award-winning author of the young adult novels Borderless, Don't Ask Me Where I'm From, and featured on the TODAY show, was born to Guatemalan parents in the Boston area. Additionally, she wrote White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, & Writing, which was awarded the University of Massachusetts Press's Juniper Prize. She is now working on a... read full bio
Jaclyn Gallo is a popular life coach, author, and keynote speaker. In addition to publishing two best-selling books and mentoring hundreds of women, Gallo has given speeches on more than 125 stages across seven nations, including the TEDX stage. Forbes, Elite Daily, Bustle, and Washington Business Journal have all profiled her, and Good Morning Washington has highlighted her book. In... read full bio
Jessica Groopman is a founding partner of the San Francisco-based technology research firm Kaleido Insights and an industry analyst. Jessica has anthropology training and focuses on how developing technologies affect people, businesses, and society. Digital inclusion and DEI, Web3 and blockchain, AI/machine learning, and regenerative business and sustainability in digital transformation are some of the topics she has recently covered.... read full bio
Human connection is the key to peak performance and creating cultures of collective well-being—where people genuinely belong, engage, and thrive together—according to Jeanette Bronée, a powerful global keynote speaker and three-time TEDx speaker. By demonstrating how the power of pausing results in increased agility and long-term success in today's fast-paced environment, she revolutionizes conventional approaches to resilience and professional burnout. Jeanette provides... read full bio
Jennifer Abrams works as a global communications and education consultant for non-profits, universities, and public and private institutions. Jennifer teaches educators, administrators, and others how to help new teachers and employees, have difficult conversations, collaborate with others, and be your best grownup self at work. Jennifer worked for more than 20 years at Palo Alto Unified School District as a professional... read full bio
Born in a small hamlet in northern Indiana, Josie Edwards is a rising American singer-songwriter who currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee. Edwards, who earned a degree in Communication Studies and Songwriting from Belmont University, is well-known for her poignant lyrics and folk-influenced sound, which are frequently featured in both her original compositions and acoustic covers. With more than 100,000 Spotify... read full bio
With expertise in business strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic alliances, Jessica Lui is a Management Consultant at Deloitte.2. In addition, she founded and serves as CEO of Global Professionals Practicum (GPP), a social company that supports young adults who are at risk of pursuing professions in STEM. Before the age of 30, Jessica was regarded as one of Canada's most... read full bio
Jonathan, the founder and CEO of Strong Interactive, has extensive expertise advising non-profit organizations and starting and expanding award-winning brands. He is also well-known for his philanthropic endeavors, having developed community initiatives that have benefited more than 100,000 Americans. Jonathan, who is a well-known pioneer and thought leader in Web 3, the Metaverse, and entrepreneurship, is honored to be listed by... read full bio
In a time of high-tech hype, Jennifer is a global thought leader and supporter of human-centered futures. Her outstanding work, mature wisdom, and grounded knowledge of people in the midst of an increasingly unpredictable world set her apart in the Futures community. Her uplifting, human-centered observations resonate with all audiences and provide constructive, yet optimistic, methods for building better futures. The establishment... read full bio
With over 18 years of experience, Jody Turner is a human-centered innovation-focused insight consultant, entrepreneur, strategist, and storyteller. She has provided Fortune 100 and 500 businesses with motivational viewpoints on lifestyle technologies, cutting-edge packaged goods and products, eCommerce, and retail experience design. She has worked as a consultant for well-known businesses like Apple, IDEO, Dell, Nike, Old Navy, and Starbucks. Turner... read full bio
Jonathan Alpeyrie, who was born in Paris in 1979, immigrated to the US in 1993. He studied medieval history at the University of Chicago, where he eventually earned his degree after graduating from the Lycée Français de New York in 1998. While still an undergraduate, Alpeyrie began his career as a photographer for local Chicago newspapers. Over the course of his... read full bio
Jason Rezaian contributes to the Global Opinions section of the Washington Post. He was the head of the Post's Tehran bureau before. Iranian authorities detained him and held him in prison for 544 days until he was released. He wrote for numerous American and foreign magazines before joining the Washington Post, including TIME, Foreign Policy, the San Francisco Chronicle, Slate,... read full bio
Fed up with living a mediocre life, Jody wanted a memorable one instead. Her unyielding ambition led her into the world of stand-up comedy, where she learned to roll with the punch lines and turn life’s lemons into delicious lemonade. Jody is a motivational speaker and participates in over 60 events yearly. She has a unique speaking style; she does not... read full bio
Jim Lauderdale has released over 20 studio albums, and he is one of the most respected artists working in the bluegrass, country industry to date. Jim Lauderdale is an American country and bluegrass singer/songwriters. Jim is considered an A list songwriter in Nashville and has written songs for artists such as Patty Loveless, Solomon Burke, The Dixie Chicks, and George... read full bio
US National Ski Hall of Fame inductee Jonny Moseley has amassed an impressive list of titles and medals as a skier, but it is his ability to bring a crowd to its feet that defines his career. In his quest to deliver the ultimate performance, Jonny has combined the discipline required of an Olympic athlete, the ability to thrill required... read full bio
