In 2019, Jeff became a Managing Director at Pelion. Jeff was the Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Stance, an apparel company that honors individuality in people, prior to joining Pelion. Stance combined cutting-edge material sciences and garment construction with edgy patterns to reimagine staples, starting with socks and underwear. Will Smith, Dwyane Wade, Jay-Z, James Harden, Stanford, Kleiner Perkins, Menlo Ventures and... read full bio
Jeff Leitner is a social innovation pioneer and high-stakes strategist who is architect of the Unwritten Rules. He is founder of Insight Labs, a fellow at New America, an inaugural innovator in Residence at the University of Southern California, and author of ‘See Think Solve: A Simple Way to Tackle Tough Problems’. He has also been co-founder of the UX... read full bio
Jeff MacInnis is an award-winning sportsman, author, and entrepreneur. MacInnis is expert in downhill skiing and sailing. He was part of the first team who sailed the Northwest Passage, a 4,000 kilometer journey through one of the harshest environments on the planet. MacInnis is an avid participant in challenges including the Eco-Challenge and the World Championships of Expedition Racing. He... read full bio
Jeff Mahin is a chef/partner at Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE), the co-founder of the consumable nutrition company Split Nutrition (splitnutrition.com) and the brains behind the restaurants Stella Barra Pizzeria (Santa Monica, Hollywood, Chicago, and Bethesda), Summer House Santa Monica (in Chicago and Bethesda), Do-Rite Donuts (Chicago) and M Street Kitchen (Santa Monica). He was also a contestant on Season 1 of... read full bio
The Los Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves have all used catcher Jeff Mathis during his career. After making his major league debut in 2005, Jeff went on to amass more than 275 RBIs and exceed the 500-hit plateau. Throughout his stint in the MLB, Jeff was one of the top catchers and... read full bio
Jeff Mauro, a Chicago native, was charismatic from the start. He was one of four children in a large family, so he didn't fight for attention by crying on his sisters; instead, he made them giggle. Early on, Jeff's talent for the stage was recognized, and he threw himself into the performing arts. All bets were off when Jeff realized... read full bio
Jeff Mays is a real estate speaker and broker owner who owns a Virginia based firm. Mays has been in the industry for nearly 30 years and has coached, trained and recruited numerous successful agents. Mays has also taught high energy sales meetings and has earned numerous awards as a top producer. Mays has been featured on the HGTV television... read full bio
Jeff McInnis is an American Chef. His culinary career began as a Sous Chef at Asolare in the Virgin Islands. After his short stint there he started working in San Francisco at the Asian-French restaurant, Azie. In 2006 he became Chef de Cuisine of The DiLido Beach Club at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach. Since joining the Ritz-Carlton, Chef McInnis has... read full bio
American director Jeff Orlowski-Yang is well-known for his powerful documentaries that highlight important societal and environmental challenges. He has had a huge impact on the documentary cinema industry with his thought-provoking storytelling and adept directing. Orlowski-Yang, who was born and raised in Staten Island, New York, became passionate about filmmaking at a young age. As the head editor of the student... 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
A rare breed of speaker who can educate and enthrall audiences of all stripes, Jeff Rohrs is a pied piper of marketing sensibility. He presently manages all worldwide brand, enterprise and partner marketing initiatives as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Yext. In his debut book, Audience: Marketing In The Age Of Subscribers, Fans & Followers, he examines how proprietary audience building... read full bio
Jeff Rubin has been the top-ranked economist in Canadian financial markets for more than a decade. Rubin recently stepped down as Chief Economist at CIBC World Markets to devote his time exclusively to speaking and writing on economic issues. He is the author of the path-breaking book, Why Your World Is About To Get A Whole Lot Smaller, as well... read full bio
A recognized expert in the field of Cultural Anthropology, Dr. Jeff Salz has traveled to the furthest corners of the globe from Patagonia to the Amazon, Outer Mongolia, Eastern Siberia and more, seeking the answers to lifes biggest questions. His passion for learning led him to study the folklore, legends and myths of individuals and civilizations, granting him a comprehensive... read full bio
Jeff Sampson is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader who is best known as the CEO and Founder of Everscore, Inc. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Sampson has established himself as a visionary leader who is passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions that drive business success. Sampson's journey as an entrepreneur began in the... read full bio
Jeff Sessions was raised as the son of a rural shop owner and was born in Selma, Alabama. Sessions was raised in a rural upbringing where he was taught the fundamental principles that still characterize him today: integrity, diligence, faith in God, and deference to parents. He joined the Eagle Scouts in 1964 and was later awarded the Distinguished Eagle... read full bio
From his start as first President of eBay, Jeff Skoll has had a track record of launching businesses that result in positive social change. At eBay, Jeff Skoll developed the business plan that the company still follows today, creating entrepreneurial opportunities for individuals around the world. In 1998 Jeff Skoll inspired the company to take an active role in philanthropy,... read full bio
Jeff Sparr is an artist, teacher, and mental-health advocate who is the co-founder of PeaceLove. Sparr began PeaceLove as a means to support mental illness after battling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder most of his life. Sparr began painting to help cope with his OCD and found it a creative outlet that helped him with his symptoms and helped him feel... read full bio
Jeff Thredgold has been entertaining and informing audiences for over two decades. He has a unique ability to cut though the fluff" and discuss serious issues and developments in a very understandable way. Jeff has spoken to more than 1,500 groups throughout North America, traveling more than two million miles in the process. Jeff leads his audience on... read full bio
Jeff VanderMeer, a renowned American author, editor, and literary critic, was born on July 7, 1968. VanderMeer is well known for his contributions to the New Weird literary subgenre, but his critically acclaimed Southern Reach Trilogy catapulted him into the public eye. Annihilation, the first novel in the series, won the Shirley Jackson and Nebula Awards and was well-received by... read full bio
Jeff Wallace is an expert in Enterprise Mobility oriented to Business and is founder and CEO of Global Kinetics, which is a corporate advisor and market partner that helps clients that are looking to accelerate time to value and establish operations or expand within the U.S. marketplace. Wallace has been an advisor to several companies over the years including Berkeley... read full bio
