Professional poker player Annie Duke holds a World Series of Poker gold bracelet, and was formerly the leading money winner among women in WSOP history. She has won the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions and the National Heads-Up Poker Championship. Also an author, Duke has written several instructional books for poker players, including Decide to Play Great Poker... read full bio
A trailblazing businesswoman, successful business author, and former sports agent, Molly Fletcher has forged a unique path in the fields of leadership, business, and sports. She has established a reputation as a change agent and a source of inspiration for people and organizations looking to succeed because to her excellent intellect and lively style. She has used her experience to deliver... read full bio
Bill Bratton spent fifteen years with the Boston Police department. He was named the youngest Executive Superintendent of the Boston Police. He spent time as the department liaison for the minority and LGBTQ community. After ten years away form the Boston Police Department, Bratton returned to serve as Police Commissioner. He holds the Department's highest award for valor. After... read full bio
American lawyer, businesswoman, and civic leader Valerie Jarrett is best recognized for serving as President Barack Obama's senior advisor for the longest period of time. She was in charge of directing the Obama Administration's initiatives to improve middle-class access and advance the American economy during her time in office. Additionally, she served as the White House Council on Women and... read full bio
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Andre Norman’s knowledge and skills allow him to speak on and build training programs on topics including: families in crisis, substance abuse and teen drinking, re-entry, ex-offender, gangs, prison reform, and mentoring. Andre presents at schools, churches, and community centers across the globe, serving as a mentor and friend to youth and community members alike. He is consistently a lead... read full bio
As a prominent figure in polling and political analysis, Frank Luntz has earned the nickname "The Nostradamus of pollsters" for his amazing ability to anticipate outcomes. His outstanding knowledge and perceptions have won him considerable acclaim, including The Washington Post's renowned "Crystal Ball" award, establishing his position as the most accurate pundit in the business. Luntz's influence extends beyond conventional media... read full bio
Arne Duncan served as secretary of education for six years. During his time in office, he secured congressional support for President Obama’s investments in education. Such efforts included the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s $100 billion to fund 325,000 teaching positions, increases in Pell grants, reform efforts such as Race to the Top and Investing in Innovation and interventions in... read full bio
Katia Beauchamp is the Co-Founder and CEO of Birchbox, a pioneering monthly beauty/cosmetics delivery service. Prior to founding Birchbox, Karia was the numbers whiz behind large corporate real estate deals, a beauty product junkie, and extra sassy Harvard Business School student. Katia’s passion for everything beauty and style, along with her experience in finance, are important factors in forming partnerships... read full bio
A well-known best-selling book, recognized authority on leadership, and in-demand speaker, Jeremy Kingsley has had a profound effect on audiences all over the country. Over the course of his career, which began in 1996, he has spoken at live events to more than 500,000 people and left an enduring impression with more than 2000 keynote addresses. This year, viewers of television... read full bio
As the Chairman and CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, Linda Johnson Rice is a highly accomplished and significant figure in the media and beauty sectors. She is known for her entrepreneurial passion and vision. She has significantly contributed to the development of Ebony and Jet magazines as the former Chairman Emeritus of Ebony Media Operations. Rice has blazed a route as... read full bio
Avinash Kaushik is the “Digital Marketing Evangelist” for Google and the author of two bestsellers: Web Analytics 2.0, and Web Analytics: An Hour a Day. All of the proceeds from both books benefit The Smile Train, Doctors Without Borders and Ekal Vidyalaya. Kaushik is also the Co-Founder and Chief Education Officer of Market Motive. He is celebrated for his dynamic,... read full bio
Dr. David Ferrucci is an award-winning Artificial Intelligence researcher who most notably formed the IBM Watson team. He led the team from its creation all the way to its illustrious success when Watson conquered the greatest Jeopardy players of all time. In this history-making moment for AI, Watson delivered remarkable results that surpassed all expectations. Dr. Ferrucci went on to... read full bio
Frits Van Paasschen is a veteran executive with thirty years of experience working with international companies. He was the CEO of Starwood Hotels and Resorts for eight years, and previously spent three years as the CEO of Coors Brewing Company. He has also served in management positions at Nike and Disney’s Consumer Products Divisions. Also an author, Frits wrote the... read full bio
Iqram Magdon-Ismail is a technology entrepreneur known for co-founding the popular payment application, Venmo, alongside his friend and business partner Andrew Kortina. Venmo has process payments of 7.5 billion dollars and counting. Iqram met Andrew during his college years while attending the University of Pennsylvania, where he acquired his degree in computer science. The tech duo’s first project together was... read full bio
Brad Goreski is a well known fashion stylist, television personality, and speaker known for his role as co-host on the show Fashion Police. Brads interest in the world of fashion started from the young age of 12, after getting his hands on a copy of Vogue magazine. He made the move from Canada to Los Angeles to pursue a career... read full bio
Molly Bloom is a multidimensional businesswoman who has made outstanding contributions to numerous industries. A best-selling novel, "Molly's Game" captured readers' attention and served as the basis for an Oscar-nominated movie of the same name. The creative skill of Bloom has demonstrated her capacity to create gripping stories that have emotional resonance on both a personal and cinematic level. In the... read full bio
Marshall Sylver is a renowned hypnotist and master of communication. As a child, Sylver endured hardship. To keep his head up and turn his life around, Sylver developed tools to master his subconscious mind and change his paths of thought. Sylver is now recognized as an expert in changing the subconscious mind, a master of persuasion, and an influential consultant... read full bio
Freddie Ravel is a real master of the speaking stage, enthralling audiences everywhere with his singular fusion of intellectual acumen and musical genius. Ravel has a distinguished career spanning several facets of the music business as a Grammy-nominated composer, pianist, and educator. Freddie Ravel has performed on illustrious platforms with iconic artists throughout his career and has toured the world with... read full bio
Alli Webb is the Founder of Drybar, N.Y. Times Bestselling Author, Canopy President, Co- Founder Squeeze, Brightside and Becket + Quill. Drybar exploded into a nationally recognized and highly sought-after brand growing to over 150 locations and highly successful product line, which sold for $255 million. Staying true to her signature approach to beauty and self-care, Squeeze, follows suit in the affordable luxury... read full bio
