Zach Perret is the co-founder and CEO of Plaid, a company that connects payment apps and personal finance apps to users bank accounts to transfer and track funds. Plaid has worked with companies such as Venmo, Robinhood, and Coinbase. Perret started his career working as a research fellow on the Duke Board of Trustees and was also a trustee. From... read full bio
Zach Stafford is a journalist and host who is host of BuzzFeed News’ ‘AM2DM,’ which talks on trending news and interviews in entertainment, politics, and culture. Stafford has previously been the editor-in-chief of The Advocate, which is an LGBTQ periodical. He has also been the founding editor-in-chief of INTO, an LGBTQ digital magazine that also served as CCO of Grindr.... read full bio
Zdeno Chara is a Slovakian professional ice hockey defenseman and current captain for the Boston Bruins of the NHL. Chara was born in Trencin, Czechoslovakia, and he began his career playing for teams in Czechoslovakia which include Dukla Trencin, and HC Sparta Praha before being drafted in the NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders and then playing with... read full bio
Ziwe Fumudoh is an American comedian and writer who is best known for being the creator of the show “Baited with Ziwe,” a writer for the talk show “Desus and Mero,” and a co-host for the podcast Hysteria. Fumudoh is known for speaking on topics which include politics, race, and adulthood in a comic way. She began her comedy career... read full bio
Zainab Johnson is an American comedian and actress who rose to fame after being a semi-finalist on the television competition series “Last Comic Standing.” Johnson was born in Harlem, New York, and she later went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in mathematics. She originally wanted to be a teacher but instead moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career... read full bio
Zebra Katz has been working as an independent and self-managed musician for years, thriving despite the lack of a major label or a debut studio album. With increased backing, LESS IS MOOR announces a deeper dive into Zebra Katz's sonic realm. The album stays faithful to Zebra Katz's first seven years of making music, but it finds the musician increasingly... read full bio
Joshua 'Zeke' Thomas personifies perseverance. This key trait was passed down through his father, NBA Hall of Fame point guard Isiah Thomas. That ambition to accomplish greatness is in his DNA, and it has been exemplified and fostered since birth. It's what drove Zeke's broad career, from renowned open-format DJ to sought-after MC/Host, passionate Human Rights and Mental Health Awareness... read full bio
A mainstay of the Australian music scene is Ziggy Zeitgeist. Zeitgeist has been able to push the boundaries of improvisation and drum-set technique through touring and recording with Melbourne Nu-Soul/Future-Jazz group, '30/70. With the release of their self-titled debut album, Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange, they have assumed the position of bandleader. A continuous odyssey, sound and groove with the spirit of... read full bio
Philadelphia-based guitarist and vocalist Zinadelphia performs music and w ith her debut song, "Mirrorball," Zinadelphia blends parts of different genres that are greatly influenced by Neo-Soul, Jazz, Funk and Folk music. Zinadelphia has been quickly but significantly breaking into the music industry with a 7-piece band. Zinadelphia is eager to continue the musical adventure with other releases because of the overwhelming... read full bio
The track "Neighbourhood" by Zed Bias, released by LOCKED ON / XL records, peaked at #25 on the UK Singles chart. The song's original release, which was recently featured on the soundtrack for the film "People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan," sparked a significant underground reaction. The track, which features MC Rumpus and Nicky Prince on vocals, is still... read full bio
Zara has hosted daytime, comedy, cooking, and national news programs. She is one of the New Voice Talents on BBC Radio London; she presented BBC's The Comedy Underground and was selected for the BBC Comedy Writer's Room. She has headlined a Sainsbury's nationwide advertising campaign and produced an RBS podcast series on entrepreneurial women. Zara has hosted international fashion shows, award ceremonies, athletic... read full bio
One of Atlanta's up-and-coming electronic music stars is Zen Selekta. Dark tonalities and mouthwatering bass lines define her spiritual identity as a tastemaker in the bass music world. Her goal is to bring people together by using uplifting, healing tones and passionate tunes. Deep dubstep and world music serve as inspiration for Zen's creative compositions. She blends holy and natural frequencies... read full bio
Zanny Minton-Beddoes is The Economist's economic editor, overseeing all of the prestigious publication's American and global economic coverage. Before moving to Washington in April 1996, she was The Economist's emerging-markets correspondent based in London. She joined The Economist in 1994 after spending two years as an economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where she worked on macroeconomic adjustment programs... read full bio
American singer-songwriter Angela Kristine Miller is also known by her stage name Zealyn. On the twelfth season of American Idol, she placed third. Weathered, her debut EP, was published on its own. Miller changed his identity and went by the stage name Zealyn. She has since put out two more EPs, Limbic System and A Weekend in Maine. Miller went to... read full bio
Zach Grenier is an American actor who is best known for his roles in television and film which include playing Richard in the film “Fight Club,” Eddie in the film “Twister,” and David Lee in the series “The Good Wife.” Grenier began his career acting after making his television debut in the series “Kate & Allie” and making his film... read full bio
Alexander Zane Reid Lowe most commonly known as Zane Lowe is an award winning DJ, record producer and television Presenter. Before he was a radio DJ, Zane was part of the hip-hop group called urban Disturbance. He is currently a member of Break Co-op. Break Co-op have released two albums “Roofers” and “The Sound Inside.” Zane... read full bio
Zack Friedman assists people and organizations in realizing their maximum potential. Many people look to him for guidance, including more than 20 million readers of Forbes in 125 different countries. The Lemonade Life, a best-selling book by Friedman that launched as the #1 new business audiobook on Apple's bestseller chart, is one of his most popular works. Friedman also narrates the audiobook... read full bio
Brown women everywhere have the freedom to laugh at anything and everyone they choose, including the sacred cows: brown men and their mothers, according to Zarna Garg, one in a billion and an Indian immigrant mom stand-up comedian. She performs frequently at New York City's venerable Comedy Cellar and Carolines on Broadway, has appeared in Vegas and the illustrious Kennedy... read full bio
Zach Fox is an Atlanta, Georgia-based stand-up comedian, rapper, writer, actor, illustrator and internet celebrity. Kenny Beats, Flying Lotus and Thundercat have all worked with him. Fox began his career by tweeting jokes under the handle "Bootymath" and gaining tens of thousands of followers. Later, he discarded the nickname and began pursuing music, eventually joining the Awful Records collective. His fame grew as... read full bio
ZEKE BEATS is one of the most innovative and technically accomplished musicians working today, making him a creative force to be reckoned with in the electronic music scene. Since his breakthrough with his first EP, Meltdown, ZEKE BEATS' singular blend of hip-hop and grime infused bass has permeated contemporary electronic circles. His music is threaded with massive bass lines, which have... read full bio
