Scott Evans is a Purdue graduate, who eventually became an emcee for the Indiana Pacers, and the WNBAs Indiana Fever and more. During high school, Evans learned about directed and producing for television when he worked on the television show 360 Degrees which aired on MTV-2 affiliate in his town in Indianapolis. His start as an emcee led him on... read full bio
Smosh is a comedy duo. Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox began to post videos under the name Smosh on YouTube and became one of the most popular channels on the site. Smosh has more than 20 million subscribers and 4.4 billion total views. Finding huge success with YouTube, the duo decided to expand into a larger team, creating animated, other... read full bio
Sophie Scott is a London-based speaker who explores the neuroscience of sound, voices, speech, and laughter. She classifies herself as a standup scientist, as her approach to science is quite humorous. Scott has appeared on TED Talks, BBC Radio Fours program The Life Scientific, and has toured science fairs and exhibitions as part of the Laughter_lab project. She has also... read full bio
Suki Kim is a journalist, author, and speaker. She has travelled to North Korea as a writer, viewing Kim Jong-ils birthday celebrations and his death. Giving insight into the life of North Koreas elite, Kim authored an investigative memoir titled Without You, There Is No Us, My Time with the Sons of North Korean Elite. Her memoir hit the New... read full bio
Together with her husband Phil, Susan Ershler made international headlines when they became the first couple to summit the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. Their outstanding accomplishment attracted a lot of media interest. Ershler encourages audiences by sharing her motivational tale today and exemplifying how effort, tenacity, and unshakable dedication can result in the accomplishment of apparently... read full bio
Tanika Ray began her career as a dancer and actress. While dancing, she performed for huge artists like Will Smith, The Backstreet Boys, Peter Andre, and the late Aaliyah. She was featured on NYPD Blue, Lois & Clark, Living Single, Family Matters, and Wayans Brothers. Ray then moved on to provide voice and moments for shows like Cyber Lucy, Wheel... read full bio
Taryn Southern is a writer, producer, digital strategist, singer, and YouTube personality. She was launched into fame through the release of her YouTube video Hot4Hill during the Presidential race. Her YouTube channel, TarynSouthern, is updated weekly with comedic and musical content. Southerns success led her to develop a comedy album, as well as release more than 30 different songs and... read full bio
Former NFL quarterback, Tom Flick, is a highly sought-after leadership speaker. Mr. Flick specializes in helping organizations develop leaders and effective change as well as accelerate personal and team performance. Recognized as an authority on leadership, Mr. Flick has worked with notable companies including the likes of Microsoft, Starbucks, Google, Boeing, American Express, Amazon, NASA, MercedesBenz, and the Pentagon. Leadership... read full bio
Adam Penenberg is a professor of journalism at New York University and the editor of PandoDaily. As a highly regarded name in journalism, Penenberg has experience editing for publications like Forbes.com and has appeared on a variety of well-known television programs like CNNs American Morning, FoxNews, and NPR. His knowledge about media and technology is received by audiences worldwide. In... read full bio
Barb Stegemann is a social entrepreneur, author, advocate, and founder and CEO of The 7 Virtues Perfume line. Stegemann started her perfume line with the focus of rebuilding the economy of war-torn countries. She started off becoming the first woman from Atlantic Canada to receive a venture-capital deal on the television series “Dragons’ Den” for her idea of The 7... read full bio
Eden Grinshpan graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in London with the ""Grande Diplome"" in both Pastry and Cuisine. Upon graduating from college, Grinshpan went to India, Israel, and Southeast Asia to learn more about their food and culture. While she was in India she went to volunteer with several different organizations, one of them being an orphanage called Ramanas Garden.... read full bio
Flynn McGarry is a teenage chef who was already preparing eight course meals at young age of 15 years old. He hosts his own supper club, which he calls Eureka, which is named after the street he used to live on. McGarry grew a passion for cooking when he was young and was sick of his parents always ordering takeout... read full bio
Dr. Kathy Magliato is one of the only female cardiothoracic surgeons in the world. Magliato is the founder and director of a Multidisciplinary Women’s Health Center at Providence Saint John’s Medical Center and is a staff member there. Magliato studied at several schools and earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University and went on to complete over 9... read full bio
Julia Ioffe is a reporter for The Atlantic and GQ. She is an expert in US politics, national security, and foreign policy. Prior to her work with The Atlantic and GQ, Ioffe was a contributing writer at POLITICO Magazine. She covered the 2016 election with this publication. In addition to this work, Ioffe has also contributed to the Huffington Post,... read full bio
Liz Claman is a Fox Business Network anchor. She leads the broadcast titled Closing Bell with Liz Claman. With a background in U.S. and global economy, Claman reports with expertise on todays biggest headlines. She is known as one of the most respected financial journalists on television. In addition, Claman is the highest rated female business anchor and her program... read full bio
Allison Anders is an independent film director known for her contributions to the UCLA School of Theater, Sex and the City, The L Word, and The Mentalist. In addition to her television work, Anders has also directed and won awards and nominations for a variety of independent films. Her awards and nomination include the New York Film Critics Circle Award,... read full bio
David Horsager is a motivational speaker and author. Through industry research and experience with the worlds top organizations, Horsager has compiled evidence on how businesses can drive sales and fine-tune their inner workings. With a focus on trust, businesses can increase creativity, productivity, and freedom. Horsager has authored several essential books, including The Trust Edge: How Top Leaders Gain Faster... read full bio
Robin Dreeke has made an enduring impact on society as a best-selling author and retired chief of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Program, influencing how we see relationships, communication, and influence. As the Chief of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Program, Robin Dreeke had unmatched proficiency in comprehending and interpreting human behavior, enabling law enforcement to successfully handle challenging situations. His understanding of... read full bio
Edd China is an English television presenter, inventor, and mechanic, best known as being presenter and mechanic on Discovery Channel's TV show Wheeler Dealers. He has featured in numerous other television shows over the years, including Top Gear, Scrapheap Challenge, and Fifth Gear. China has been managing director of two companies, Grease Junkie, an MOT and Servicing Garage, the website... read full bio
JJ DiGeronimo is a titan in the realm of technology and a role model for women. Her career began with creating data infrastructures for Fortune 500 firms, and it has been nothing short of amazing. DiGeronimo transformed firms all around the world with her experience and a degree in computer information systems. Her influence went beyond technology as she established herself... read full bio
