Pogacnik's perspective prompted him to investigate the impact of foundational principles of art on the growth of society as a result of his active participation in the artistic, commercial and political arenas as well as academia and civil society. His practical perspective is that in order to attract and "compose" art forces to bring many social domains together, elevated resonance platforms... read full bio
Daiki Tsuneta, a producer and composer based in Tokyo who also fronts King Gnu, one of the largest bands in Japan, is the leader of the creative collaborative known as millennium parade. They are a vibrant collective of artists from a range of artistic disciplines, such as artwork, design, visual effects, music and filmmaking. Their sound has an electronic bend with pop-inspired... read full bio
Although jungle drum&bass has evolved at an incredible rate since its beginning in the early 1990s, several themes and traits have persisted. One such aspect of the scene that has endured is MC GQ's charisma, presence, and unique voice. Being at the top of the game for over 30 years has brought GQ all over the world, given him chart success,... read full bio
Mansur Brown is a multi-disciplinary artist, curator, and guitarist with classical training whose music skillfully combines technical mastery with subtle emotional expressions. He truly is the epitome of a prodigy. Mansur, who was raised in the South London suburb of Brixton, uses a unique compositional style that combines his intricate, flamenco-influenced guitar playing with his own original production work, which... read full bio
Martin Ikin has spent his entire life creating and releasing recordings on numerous labels under various identities. He has also gone by DJ Mayhem, Soul Purpose, Indigo, and Migrant. With a quick ascent to the top, he was the best-selling tech house artist on Beatport and was included among the top 10 producers worldwide. BlackBook, Repopulate Mars, Toolroom, Catch & Release, Ultra,... read full bio
The mysterious brains behind Mojave Grey, the live music and production pair redefining rock & roll via an electronic lens, are Zander Bleck and Michael Pozzi. Mojave Grey have created an audio expression that is singularly in a category of its own by fusing together classic rock and contemporary electronic components while utilizing individual artistry and a shared sonic vision.... read full bio
Mercer Henderson, who was reared in the diverse center of San Francisco, combines poetry and modernity in her tales of love and friendship. Her music, enhanced by her personal experiences and the freshness of contemporary sounds, has won over fans' hearts—particularly with hits like "Strangers." Mercer is now polishing her craft at the Clive Davis Institute at NYU. Her expressive storytelling... read full bio
Stand-up comedian Mark Smalls is based in Los Angeles. Audiences of various ages and ideologies come together because to his original strategy of attacking a subject from all sides. He adds an east coast taste to a west coast attitude, having been raised in San Francisco and born in New Jersey. Mark participates in the golf humor podcast Country... read full bio
Mary Walsh is a comedian, political satirist and social activist. Marys most memorable character, Marg Delahunty became famous for ambushing politicians and submitting them to satirical interviews much to the delight of viewers across Canada. Mary created a CBC program entitled Mary Walsh: Open Book and hosted a segment for the documentary series The Greatest Canadian, in which she championed... read full bio
Controversial talk show host Maury Povich made no apologies for the sensationalistic, tabloid-style journalism of A Current Affair, the program that made him famous and his name practically a household word. After a lengthy stint with A Current Affair, Povich moved on to host The Maury Povich Show, and most recently to Maury. Povich brought to A Current Affair,... read full bio
Michael Waltrip is a professional race car driver, co-owner of Michael Waltrip Racing, racing commentator, and published author. He is the younger brother of three-time NASCAR champion and racing commentator Darrell Waltrip. A two-time winner of the Daytona 500, he is currently a pre-race analyst for NASCAR on FOX. In his early racing career, he won the Goodys Dash Series... read full bio
Michael Treacy is a business speaker who knows how to achieve market success. He has been in the business for over 30 years. Michael was a professor at MITs Sloan School of Management and has been author to bestselling books. In the 1990s his book The Discipline of Market Leaders, has helped business leaders obtain competitive advantage through putting more... read full bio
Michael Moriarty is an American-Canadian actor, musician, and composer. Michael began pursuing his acting career during his studies at Dartmouth College. After earning his degree in theatre, Michael went to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art on a scholarship. He has played in numerous roles that have won him various awards. Michael starred in the television movie The... read full bio
Mark Chesnutt is an American artist known for being one of the 10 most-played artists on country radio in the 90s. Mark’s singles were critiqued as one of the decades most memorable hits; from the fun tempo “Bubba Shot The Jukebox” to the emotional ballad “I’ll Think Of Something”. Mark is identified for his string of hits including “Brother Jukebox”,... read full bio
Although he always loved being the center of attention, Matt Iseman started down a very different road. After graduating with honors from Princeton University and the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, he returned home to the University of Colorado for his residency in Internal Medicine. Then, in a move that shocked patients and parents alike, he quit his job... read full bio
At the age of 36, the Navy selected Mike Abrashoff to become Commander of the USS Benfold, at the time, the most junior commanding officer in the Pacific Fleet. The challenges that faced him on this underperforming naval war ship were staggering: exceptionally low morale, high turnover and unacceptably low performance evaluations. In many ways, the USS Benfold was actually... read full bio
"Adventurer, Scientist, Showman, Dreamer and Hero… There’s no one quite like the Swiss magician and performance artist, Marco Tempest. His imaginative combination of computer-generated imagery, video, music and stagecraft with his unique vision of future life is creatively unique and unequalled within the performing arts. No one else combines the incredible technical savvy with the showmanship, the physical skills and... read full bio
He is a composer and pianist extraordinaire. He is a bandleader, lecturer, and visiting professor. He is a chart-topping producer; a Grammy, two-time Latin Grammy and Emmy Award winner. He is the recipient of his native country’s highest civilian honors, as well as several academic honorary degrees. Michel Camilo is all of these things and more, wrapped in a human... read full bio
French-born Maelle Gavet is CEO of Russia's largest e-commerce company, OZON Holdings. Prior to being named CEO, Gavet was head of OZON.ru's marketing and customer relationship management departments where she developed and implemented strategies to grow OZON's brand and rapidly expand its customer base. Russia's nationwide delivery network is known for being very slow and having high costs. In response... read full bio
Maurice Lvy is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Publicis Groupe, one of the world's four leading communications organizations. Under Maurice Levy's stewardship, Publicis Groupe has been transformed into a global powerhouse of top creative advertising and marketing agencies and is today a pioneer in digital and online communications. It includes three of the world's top advertising networks, two leading... read full bio
