Former BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones began working for the BBC in Leeds as a researcher for "Look North." Rory made his screen debut for BBC Wales Today in Cardiff three years after relocating to London to work in the TV newsroom. Later on, he went back to London to work as a BBC Breakfast reporter. With little time, he moved to covering business... read full bio
Jeff Probst has been the host of the reality show Survivor for over a decade. He was awarded the very first Primetime Emmy for Oustanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, which he won for another three consecutive years. The Los Angeles Times noted the host's reputation for interacting with contestants on a compassionate personal level unseen in any... read full bio
The legendary tight end Jason Witten played fifteen seasons for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. Prior to his NFL career, Witten played college football for the University of Tennessee. He is second in all-time career receptions, trailing Tony Gonzalez. Now, Witten, a retired player, serves as an analyst for ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Witten’s extensive professional career... read full bio
Celebrity chef, restaurateur, TV personality, author, and well-known figure in the food industry is Aarón Sánchez. He serves as the chef and business partner for Johnny Sánchez, which has locations in New Orleans and Baltimore. Aarón is best known as the co-star of the popular Food Network series Chopped and the host of the Emmy-nominated Taco Trip on the Cooking... read full bio
Micheal Weber is a charming mind reader/ magician who delivers remarkable entertainment for thinking audiences. He has traveled the world, delivering unique and interactive presentations that stimulate each audience members mind. Weber speaks on a variety of topics, including communication, information and innovation. He is recognized for his problem solving and story telling skills, and with bachelors, masters and doctorate... read full bio
Filmmaker and well-known Vine celebrity Zach King is known for his creative special effects videos. Zach is well-known in the social media entertainment industry thanks to his more than four million Vine followers and more than a million YouTube subscribers. Zach, who was born and raised in the US, originally rose to fame on Vine for his imaginative short films, which... read full bio
Journalist Stephanie Ruhle is the managing editor and news anchor for Bloomberg Television and editor-at-large for Bloomberg News. She co-hosts the television show Bloomberg GO. She is also a columnist for Shape.com (Shape magazine), was featured on the cover of Working Mother magazine and Fit Pregnancy, and has been featured in 201 Magazine, Glass Hammer, IWantHerJob, and Business Insider. Ruhle... read full bio
Julie Chen is a television personality, news anchor, and producer for CBS. She has been the host of the reality show Big Brother for sixteen years and counting, making her the longest-serving host of any countrys version of the show. Julie is also a co-host and the moderator of CBS The Talk, and was previously co-anchor of The Early Show.... read full bio
Baz Luhrmann is a legendary film director who's artistic approach toward film has won him multiple awards and critical praise. He is most famous for The Red Curtain Trilogy (Strictly Ballroom, Romeo + Juliet, and Moulin Rouge!) and for The Great Gatsby, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel of the same name, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. His film... read full bio
A successful businessman with skills in innovation, entrepreneurship, and executive strategy is Mitch Lowe. He has a fantastic career that has spanned multiple illustrious firms, and he has continuously proven his ability to drive success and realize ground-breaking ideas. As a founding executive of Netflix, where he played a critical role in developing the company's Entertainment Domain Export and served as... read full bio
Dr. Michelle Rozen is a game-changing, revenue building, performance-boosting change expert, and a highly respected authority on the psychology of change. She is a researcher, an author, and a frequent guest expert on the most prominent media networks. Dr. Michelle’s rare blend of audience engagement, alongside her ability to make takeaways simple and actionable, and her instant connection with the... read full bio
Norwegian engineer Dag Kittlaus is the Co-founder & CEO of Siri (acquired by Apple) and Co-founder & CEO of Viv (acquired by Samsung). When Apple acquired Siri, Dag became the Director of iPhone Apps at Apple, leading the Siri and speech recognition teams. Two years later, he co-founded his next AI company, Viv. With Viv, his goal was to make... read full bio
Academy Award Nominee Barry Jenkins was born and raised in Miami, FL. Jenkins feature film debut, Medicine for Melancholy, was hailed as one of the best films of the year by The New York Times and received several Independent Spirit and Gotham Award nominations. Jenkins second feature, Moonlight, was the best reviewed film of the year and winner of the... read full bio
Vijay Govindarajan, known as VG, is the Earl C. Daum 1924 Professor of International Business at the Tuck School and founding director of Tuck's Center for Global Leadership. Professor Govindarajan is also the faculty co-director for Global Leadership 2020 - Tuck's executive education program that focuses on global management and is taught on three continents.. For over 25 years, Vijay... read full bio
James Blake is a tennis legend, who racked up 24 singles finals appearances, and a career-high singles ranking of World No. 4. Some of his most memorable career moments include making it to the Tennis Masters Cup final, Beijing Olympics semifinals, and the Australian Open and US Open quarterfinals, on top of becoming the American No. 1. With two titles,... read full bio
James Veitch is a UK comedian, musician and writer, responsible for the fastest ever TED Talk to reach more than ten million views in the history of TED. He is celebrated for the unashamedly nerdy and hilarious digital content within his presentations. A former Apple Store Genius, Veitch delivers high-tech comedy: picking apart, parodying (and pranking) the ever-evolving and complex... read full bio
Martha Quinn is a television personality and video jockey best known as one of MTVs original video jockeys. She was recruited by the record company executive Burt Stein to audition for MTV. Her prior experience included mostly television commercials for companies such as Clearasil, Country Time Lemonade, and Campbells Soup; she was also the first McDonalds Chicken McNuggets girl.... read full bio
Impact and Influence are two important skillsets for attendees at all levels of an organization. Phil Jones, the best-selling author of Exactly What To Say, is a leading expert on these topics. Named the Youngest British Sales Trainer of the Year, Phil has spoken in over fifty countries on five continents. He has made it his personal mission to translate... read full bio
Rohan Oza may be one of the most successful marketing gurus in the United States. Having experience with Vitamin Water, Pop Chips, Vita Coco, Powerade, Sprite, Coca-Cola, and more, Oza has made a name for himself in the business industry. He started small as a manufacturing employee with Mars’ M&Ms. Oza’s drive for marketing led him to attending school in... read full bio
The TED Radio Hour, How I Built This, and Wow in the World are three highly regarded NPR programs that Guy Raz is a prolific host, creator, and editorial director of. According to The New York Times, he has cemented his status as one of the most important podcasters in history with his charming presence and smart interviews. Over 19... read full bio
