Vance Barse is a seasoned financial professional with a unique background in both neuroscience and wealth management. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology and Neurophysiology from the University of Maryland before embarking on a successful career in financial services. Vance began his career with Altegris Investments as the Regional Director of Intermediary Relationships. He provided expert consultation to... read full bio
Varun Sivaram is an American businessman who is the Chief Technology Officer of ReNew Power, which is India’s largest renewable energy company. Sivaram earned his B.S. in engineering physics and a B.A. in international relations from Stanford University where he was also awarded with a Truman Scholarship. Sivaram went on to earn his Ph.D in condensed matter physics from the... read full bio
Vasant “Vas” Narasimhan is an Indian-American physician and CEO of Novartis, which is a Swiss pharmaceutical company. Narasimhan was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he earned his B.A. in biological sciences from the University of Chicago, his M.D. from Harvard Medical School, and his master’s in public policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Narasimhan has been working... read full bio
Venkata is a seasoned professional in the field of chargeback disputes and resolutions, with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Chargeback360, a company that specializes in helping merchants resolve chargeback disputes and recover lost revenue. With his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field, Venkata has helped countless merchants recover millions of dollars in... read full bio
Verna Myers is a lawyer, activist, author, and founder and President of The Verna Myers Company, a consulting firm that works to break the barriers to diversity in the workplace. Most recently, Myers has been named VP of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix. Myers has earned his B.A. in Political Science from Barnard College and has gone on to earn her... read full bio
A master mixer of whiskey, Victoria Eady Butler is a prominent figure in Uncle Nearest, Inc., the whiskey company with the fastest growth in U.S. history. She is a relatively new figure in the spirits industry, but she has a strong affinity for whiskey. As the great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green, the first documented African American master distiller, Butler continues her family's... read full bio
Victoria LaBalme is a keynote performer and strategic performance coach who works to help her clients transform their performances not only in business, but on stage, video, meetings and in their life’s. LaBalme is founder of the Risk Forward and Rock the Room and works with executives and teams to help deliver their messages with a twist that makes their... read full bio
The Economist's editor for global energy and climate innovation is Vijay Vaitheeswaran. He formerly held the positions of first China bureau chief and U.S. business editor for the Economist. Vaitheeswaran contributes an outstanding breadth and depth of understanding to themes spanning from globalization, politics, and economics to international trade, supply chains, and labor disturbances. His work has carried him from Mexico... read full bio
Vikas Jain is founder of AdhyanWorld, a consultant, entrepreneur, and an author. Jain is also a keynote speaker who gives inspirational speeches that help businesses and individuals to earn world-class success. Jain has been the creator of Vikas Growth Quadrant, which is an innovative strategy that leads companies to be world-class in their industries. Jain has previously earned his B.Sc.... read full bio
Dr. Mansharamani is the chairman of the Torit Language Center Montessori school and also a member of the Board of Governors of the Association of Yale Alumni. He is a finance mogul who has been working with financial markets for the last 20 years. He is the former director of the US-Pakistan Business Council as well as Interelate Inc and... read full bio
Vinay Narayan is a trailblazing figure and a key force behind Meta's efforts in immersive technology, responsible for advancing the VR portfolio, channel partners, and global sales strategy. Beyond his duties in strategy, Narayan fosters cooperation by building a network of loyal developer partners that are enthusiastic about the fascinating field of XR. Narayan demonstrated his abilities as the Vice President of... read full bio
As a former Army Chief Operating Officer, coach, leader, and logistics expert, Vincent Boles has made a lasting impression. He is a vibrant and accomplished person. Vincent has a long history of creativity and leadership, and his impact goes well beyond military operations. As the Army's chief operating officer, Vincent showed a remarkable talent for planning and skillfully carrying out challenging... read full bio
Vincent Harrison is an accomplished entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in bringing new technologies to market in both private and government sectors. He has been at the forefront of the digital revolution for over a decade and is widely recognized as a pioneer in the adoption and commercialization of blockchain technology. Vincent is the founder of Digital Nativ, a leading... read full bio
Since its founding in 1973, Vincent Stanley has played a significant role in Patagonia, the trailblazing outdoor clothing company, starting with key management positions and continuing to this day as Director of Patagonia Philosophy. Informally, he has been the main narrator for Patagonia for a long time. Stanley and Yvon Chouinard, his uncle and the creator of Patagonia, co-wrote The... read full bio
Above all else, Vinh Giang is one of the top businesspeople and entrepreneurs in the world. When he was in his 20s, he established an online business with two close friends; they all decided to leave their careers in accounting and pharmacy to make their dream of building a successful business a reality. The result is an online platform called... read full bio
Vishen Lakhiani is a Malaysian-born entrepreneur who is the Founder and CEO of Mindvalley, and education speaker, an activist, and a New York Times bestselling author. Vishen has earned his B.A. in English from the University of Michigan and after graduating he co-founded Mindvalley. The company is an educational technology company that focuses on spiritual development and lifelong learning. The... read full bio
Vitor Mendonça Prado is a lawyer and founding partner of Mendonça Prado Advogados, founder and managing partner of CAVI Participações e Empreendimentos Ltda, businessman, speaker, mentor, advisor and investor. Mr. Prado is a multifunctional leader with experience in market strategy and legal and commercial effectiveness. Mr. Prado develops an executive-level vision of key objectives and results, taking advantage of a structured... read full bio
Vengreso is the most comprehensive provider of full spectrum modern digital sales transformation solutions, and Viveka von Rosen is one of the company's cofounders. She is the author of the best-selling books "LinkedIn Marketing: An Hour a Day" AND "101 Ways to Rock LinkedIn," and she is also known by the handle @LinkedInExpert. She is a regular contributor and has... read full bio
Vladimer Botsvadze is a luminary in the realm of digital transformation and marketing, boasting over 15 years of international expertise. Regarded as a preeminent influencer, keynote speaker, professor, and futurist, he has left an indelible mark on the industry. With a career laden with accolades, Vladimer has been consistently recognized as one of the foremost minds shaping the future of... read full bio
Wallace Peeples, better known by his handle WALLO267, is an American public speaker, business owner, social media influencer, activist and marketer. After completing a 20-year prison term, Wallo caught lightning in a bottle by creating compelling viral material that encouraged people all over the world to step into their greatness and find their purpose. In just two short years, Wallo became a cultural phenomenon. Wallo's... read full bio
