Ambassador R. Nicholas Burns is one of America's top foreign policy experts and practitioners. Over the course of his 27-year career in the state department, he played a key leadership role in U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East, Europe, and South Asia. He was the nation's top career diplomat as undersecretary from 2005-08, and he is viewed as one... read full bio
Natalie Coughlin is an American swimmer and eleven-time Olympic medallist. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, she became the first American female athlete in modern Olympic history to win six medals in one Olympics and the first woman ever to win a 100m backstroke gold in two consecutive Olympics. Coughlin's success has earned her the World Swimmer of the Year Award... read full bio
Journalist and television host Natalie Morales. Together with Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O'Connell, and Sheryl Underwood, she is the host of THE discussion, a CBS Daytime Emmy Award-winning discussion show that explores current events and issues via the perspectives of five hosts. Morales most recently served as the anchor of "Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales," the correspondent for "Dateline... read full bio
Nahko & Medicine for the People is the culturally inspired brain child of lead singer Nahko. He combines his long lost heritage with his diverse life experiences to create an urban infused indie-rock sound that transcends typical genre. Their sound and storytelling songwriting promotes connection, drawing people together. Medicine for the People's have released two studio albums 'On The Verge'... read full bio
Naomi Campbell is one of the top five supermodels in the industry today. She seems to have it all--she's a world renowned supermodel, a budding actor, a talented singer, a gifted writer, and an accomplished entrepreneur.... read full bio
Currently known for her portrayal of Nicky Nichols on the acclaimed Netflix series Orange is the New Black, actress Natasha Lyonne has been making waves in the theatre and film world for most of her life. She signed to Ford Modeling as a youngster and was quick to be casted as Opal on Pee-Wee's Playhouse. At just 16 she was... read full bio
CEO, Author and Strategist, Nilofer Merchant provides a secret sauce" for Fortune 500 companies attempting to win markets. As a successful top management thinker, Merchant shares her new-age business insights to help others understand the changes needed to excel in this fast-paced, ever-changing world. Her unique and collaborative approach to strategic planning enables her to drive innovation, and lead strategic... read full bio
A Quebecer of Italian origin, Nicola Ciccone discovered his passion for singing and writing at a very young age. Nicola got his first record deal upon winning the contest Ma Premire Place des Arts in 1998. Four singles off his first album reached number one on radio stations across Quebec. The singer-songwriter also received four nominations at the ADISQ... read full bio
Noah McBeth, better known as NoMBe, is a German classical pianist, singer/songwriter and producer. Nombe continues to make use of a wide range of obscure samples, while leaving his own signature with a unique vocal sound, ranging from a strong bluesy tone to a chilly sweet falsetto. His lyrics touch on topics like shady women, drunk uncles and loose morals,... read full bio
Actor and humanitarian Nate Parker first received critical attention for his starring role in The Weinstein Company’s The Great Debaters opposite Director/Actor Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker. Denzel handpicked him to play the troubled yet brilliant ‘Henry Lowe,’ who overcomes his selfish ways and becomes the team’s leader. Nate received an honorary Doctorate from Wiley College in Marshall, Texas –... read full bio
Nef the Pharaoh is most well known for his collaborations with fellow hip hop artist E-40. He was chosen by fans as the “Bay Area Freshman of the Year,” and soon after released the regional hit “Big Tymin”. The song was remixed by YG and Ty Dolla $ign, and Nef’s self-titled debut EP was released on Sick Wid It Records.... read full bio
New York Voices are approaching their 30th Anniversary in music. The Grammy Award-winning vocal group has refined their musical story to a high art. They are known for their close-knit voicings, inspired arrangements and unparalleled vocal blend. Their chameleon-like musicianship allows them to move seamlessly from setting to setting, be it orchestral/big band to the intimate trio lineup. With... read full bio
Neil Pasricha demonstrates that nurturing a positive mindset is essential to personal and organization success. A Harvard MBA, New York Times best-selling author, award-winning blogger and one of the most celebrated TED speakers in the world, Pasricha is a pied piper of happiness (The Toronto Star) who captivates audiences with concepts and frameworks that catapult organizational happiness and engagement. He... read full bio
Get ready for an uplifting experience! We're thrilled to welcome the amazing Dr. Natalie Stavas to our event. As the Program Director for Child Protection Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego, she's not just a healer and educator but a beacon of inspiration. Dr. Stavas gained national acclaim for her bravery during the Boston Marathon bombings, earning accolades... read full bio
Futurist Nick Bilton is a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, where he covers the areas of technology, politics, business and culture. He is also a contributor to CNBC and a former columnist/ reporter for The New York Times. Bilton is the best-selling author of Hatching Twitter, as well as the newly released American Kingpin. Hatching Twitter chronicles the turmoil and... read full bio
With her emotive and passionate tunes, renowned American country music singer-songwriter Nikki Lane has left a lasting impression on the field. With the release of "Walk of Shame," "All or Nothin'," and "Highway Queen," Lane has established her flexibility and distinctive musical taste. Lane, who was raised in Greenville, South Carolina, followed an unusual road to success. She bravely decided to... read full bio
Nick Barat, known as Nick Catchdubs, is a producer and DJ. He has been called the “best party DJ” by Stereogum, and apart from DJ-ing also was an associate editor at The Fader and is the co-founder of Fool’s Gold Records. Barat has performed at a variety of different festivals and venues including Lollapalooza, and EDC. He has released one... read full bio
Ninajirachi is an Australian electronic music artist, producer, and songwriter. At the young age of 17, Nina was featured on Triple J’s Unearthed High competition as a finalist. Her music demonstrates a new, light take on electronic music. Her music is both relaxing and fun, and TripleJ Unearthed has said her music sounds like “music made in an ice cage”.... read full bio
Novo Amor is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Born and raised in Wales, Novo Amor attained a global audience after releasing his first EP, ‘Woodgate, NY.’ Novo Amor’s songs were listed on a multitude of music blogs, receiving acclaim. The artist has toured across Europe and received two nominations for the Music Week Sync Awards for his commercial use of... read full bio
Niia is a classically trained singer and pianist. At the age of fourteen, Niia began training at the Berklee College of Music. She later attended the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, majoring in Jazz vocals. She has worked with the likes of Wyclef Jean, Lil’ Wayne, and Akon. Niia has toured internationally, along with appearing on ‘Late Show... read full bio
