Being the foremost worldwide authority on mental health and resilience, Dr. Taryn Marie has motivated audiences of all sizes, from large gatherings of thousands to small meetings of business leaders, by demonstrating how we can all successfully navigate the unavoidable times of difficulty, change, and complexity. She is referred to by LA Progressive magazine as "the go-to person" and "a... read full bio
Tina Sharkey is a renowned entrepreneur, visionary leader, and Business Innovation lecturer at the USC Iovine and Young Academy. Over the course of her decades-long career, Tina has continuously reshaped sectors and created the conditions for innovation by developing new frameworks for the new economy. She is a sought-after specialist in bridging the gap between technology and human connection because... read full bio
Combining strategic expertise with a sincere dedication to creating inclusive and connected communities, Talia Fox is at the forefront of transformative leadership. Her groundbreaking book, The Power of Conscious Connection: 4 Habits to Transform How You Live and Lead, sums up her international experience enhancing lives in a variety of fields, including social justice, healthcare, and defense. Talia is more... read full bio
From selling pizzas at her father's eateries to performing, modeling, and DJing all around the world, Caroline D'Amore has done it all. She is currently the creator and CEO of Pizza Girl, a firm that sells healthy Italian delicacies and kitchen technology. One of four girls, Caroline was born and reared in Los Angeles. Living with a single father presented... read full bio
As the host of NBC's competition series American Ninja Warrior, the reality series Fight to Survive on The CW and Roku, and CBS's Daytime Emmy Award-winning chat show THE chat, Akbar Gbajabiamila is one of the most captivating figures on television, an NFL legend, and an inspirational writer. His understanding of the value of tenacity, cultivating a champion attitude that... read full bio
In addition to being a two-time best-selling author, Jahkil Jackson is a youth philanthropist, social entrepreneur, student-athlete, content developer, and the founder of Project I Am, a nonprofit organization designed to raise awareness of homelessness. President Barack Obama has already established Jahkil as one of the most significant changemakers in the world. Jahkil has made it his goal to help homeless... read full bio
Dr. Rumman Chowdhury is passionate about the nexus between humans and artificial intelligence. In the realm of applied algorithmic ethics, she is a trailblazer, developing innovative socio-technical solutions for transparent, ethical, and explicable AI. With bylines in the Atlantic, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review, MIT Technology Review, and VentureBeat, she actively participates in the conversation on responsible technology. In... read full bio
Ian Happ, an MLB All-Star, businessman and podcaster, is one of Major League Baseball's most adaptable players, both on and off the field. Happ won the National League Rawlings Gold Glove Award and was selected as an MLB All-Star. He also serves as the Cubs' MLBPA Player Representative, leading discussions between the union and league owners to establish a compromise. Ian... read full bio
Many people consider retired Swedish professional football player Henrik Larsson to be among the best Scandinavian footballers of all time. Larsson, who was born in Helsingborg, Sweden, was a striker by trade. Before having a big effect at Feyenoord in the Netherlands, he started his professional career with Högaborgs BK and then transferred to Helsingborgs IF. Larsson, however, became a club... read full bio
As a player and manager, Ronald Koeman is widely recognized as a key figure in Dutch football and has left a lasting impact. After starting his stellar playing career with FC Groningen in 1980, Koeman moved to AFC Ajax, where he was a huge success and won several Eredivisie championships. Koeman gained notoriety for his outstanding center-back skills but also for... read full bio
One of the world's foremost experts on how innovation truly occurs—why some companies, sectors, and societies advance while others stagnate—is Joel Mokyr, a Nobel Prize-winning economic historian. He has spent decades researching the institutional, behavioral, and cultural factors that propel long-term economic growth and technological advancements in his role as Robert H. Strotz Professor at Northwestern University. Mokyr provides business audiences... read full bio
Natalie is best known for her award-winning performance as Amy Wyatt in Emmerdale, which made her one of the most exciting actresses in the North East. People may also know her from prominent TV quiz shows like Mastermind and Pointless, where her passion of knowledge comes through. Natalie is a proud Geordie and a dedicated Toon fan. She takes her northern... read full bio
Matt Higgins is an American businessman who is the co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures. RSE Ventures is an investment firm that focuses on sports, entertainment, media, marketing, food and lifestyle, and technology. Recently they have partnered with restaurants such as David Chang’s Momofuku, Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar, Nicholas Stone’s Bluestone Lane, and more. Higgins co-founded RSE Ventures with Stephen... read full bio
Bob Proctor is one of the worlds most sought after masters of life. He is a teacher of the Law of Attraction and is skilled in the area of mind potential. Proctor has transformed the lives of people around the world via his books, seminars, courses, and life coaching. He is the best-selling author of You Were Born Rich, and... read full bio
Envision combining the revolutionary potential of neuroscience with the electric intensity of rock and roll. Enter a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that has the power to both captivate and maximize the potential of an audience. Look no farther if you're looking for a program that offers real improvements in motivation, creativity, and performance rather than just motivation. Come along on an exciting, fast-paced trip... read full bio
George Will is a Pulitzer Prize-winning libertarian-conservative author and commentator known for his expertise on foreign policy and national security. He was at the forefront of the conversation when it came to the war with Afghanistan. George is the recipient of many honorary awards, including the Headliner Award of consistently outstanding feature columns, Finalist for National Magazines Award, two Silurian... read full bio
In the fields of technology and artificial intelligence, Manoj Saxena is well-known. He leads the charge in making sure that artificial intelligence systems are implemented responsibly and securely as the Chairman of the Trustwise AI safety company. Saxena has a proven track record and a wealth of knowledge in the field, and she has held key positions in some of... read full bio
Will Packer is an American filmmaker, producer, and founder of Will Packer Productions. He has produced hit films such as “Think Like A Man”, “Obsessed”, Ride Along, and About Last Night. He was featured in Giant magazine's “The Giant 100”, Jet Magazine's “Who's Hot To Watch in 2008” as well as Black Enterprise's “Most Powerful Players Under 40”. He has... read full bio
Marlo Thomas found fame starring in That Girl" and became a feminist icon of '60s sitcom TV. She is a new millennium woman who gracefully juggles political activism, Hollywood, and a robust family and social life. Thomas starred in the sitcom "That Girl. The show defined an era with its portrayal of independent, free-spirited Ann Marie, a daughter of the... read full bio
Ed Elson co-hosts the Prof G Markets podcast with Scott Galloway and works as a business writer and analyst. In addition, he hosts the podcast First Time Founders. He was the recipient of the Webby honoree award for "Best Co-Host" and the Webby Award for "Best Business Podcast." His podcast has rated at the top of Business in the U.S. on... read full bio
