With a particular emphasis on what regular people must do in a world that is changing quickly, Eric Garland is a writer who examines the megatrends that have an impact on society, economics and national security. Eric is the executive director and founder of Competitive Futures, a strategic consulting firm. During his eighteen-year career, he has provided corporate executives and political leaders... read full bio
Nicklas Bergman has more than 25 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, technology investor and futurist. He currently manages about 15 direct and indirect investments and focuses primarily on investments and business development in emerging markets, web services, nanotechnology, computing, new materials and new media art. He delivers lectures on how to survive and navigate the techstorm as well as how people and... read full bio
Geoscientist Dr. Proctor is also an astronaut, space artist and adventurer. She was the Inspiration4's mission pilot and the first black civilian astronaut. Inspiration 4 is the first all-civilian orbital mission ever. The Explorer's Club 50: Fifty People Changing the World, a multidisciplinary, professional association devoted to the advancement of field research, scientific exploration and resource conservation, includes Dr. Proctor as one of... 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
Organizational coach, lecturer, business owner and author Katara McCarty is a strong lady who is motivated by enthusiasm, which shines through in all she does and spreads to people around her. Katara has 25 years of experience leading women of various ages in the for-profit and non-profit business sectors. With her husband, Katara founded God's House, a non-profit organization, in Marion, Indiana... read full bio
Michele Rigby Assad learned the value of positive thinking from her parents while growing up in a tiny town in Central Florida and she embraced it at a young age. This included being willing to take the difficult path, never giving up and working hard until you succeed. This set her on a long and winding path that led her to places... read full bio
Award-winning journalist and published author Souad Mekhennet defies categorization. Combining her business savvy and trailblazing tenacity as a German woman of Moroccan and Turkish ancestry, she has made substantial contributions to public dialogue and global understanding. The vast cultural fluency of Souad not only promotes justice but also sheds light on the injustices of our day. Her perilous adventures exhibit unmatched... read full bio
Author, musician, keynote speaker and workforce specialist Clint Pulver also writes and performs. Clients adore working with him since he is also amusing, lively and enjoyable. Since he began playing professionally more than 20 years ago, he has performed for numerous musicians and in places including the Vivint Arena, Stadium of Fire and Kodak Theater in Hollywood. He established the Green Man Group,... read full bio
For the past 25 years, Patti Dobrowolski has used a straightforward painting to motivate audiences and organizations all around the world to effect change. She is a critically recognized keynote speaker, Fortune 100 strategic illustrator, comedy performer and visual thinker. She is also the author of Drawing Solutions: How Visual Goal Setting Will Change Your Life. She founded Up Your Creative Genius in... read full bio
Sully Sullivan addresses leaders focused on growth all over the world with motivational yet useful keynotes. Audiences are captivated by his distinctive, unconventional style while absorbing and embracing his tried-and-true, step-by-step method for negotiating greater results. Street smarts and the knowledge gained from negotiating over $1 billion in economic effect will energize your upcoming business gathering, convention or meeting. Sully avoids the... read full bio
A successful international fashion brand that offers employment, educational opportunities and entrepreneurial training to thousands of women around the world is Sseko Designs, founded and run by Liz Bohannon. Over the course of ten years, Liz has grown her business from three women working under a mango tree. Lessons for success based on the idea of having a beginner's mind are... read full bio
Sara Hall is the first athlete in US history to have won both the mile and marathon national championships and she has won ten US National Championships overall. After finishing second at the London Marathon and becoming the first American woman to place on the podium in 14 years, she just made history by becoming the second-fastest American marathon runner with... read full bio
Journalist and author Roxana Saberi attracted the attention of the entire world when rumors of her detention in Iran surfaced. She was a political prisoner caught in the center of a major political confrontation between Iran and the U.S. Ms. Saberi, a freelance writer in Tehran who contributed to NPR and the BBC among other publications, was kidnapped by four... read full bio
Top businesspeople and organizations trust Tony Schwartz's work. He has shared his game-changing insights with leaders from companies like Apple, Google, Facebook, Coca-Cola, Genentech and Goldman Sachs, as well as with institutions like the National Security Agency, the Los Angeles Police Department, the Cleveland Clinic and Save the Children. He has also spoken at the World Economic Forum, the Aspen Ideas Festival and... read full bio
One of the most interesting, captivating and amusing instructors in the industry is Michael Breed. Before the PGA TOUR broadcast on CBS, he is the host of "Course Record with Michael Breed." Additionally, he frequently contributes to CBS Sports HQ. In addition, Michael presents "The Best of A New Breed of Golf" on the weekends from 9 to 10 EST and "A... read full bio
Rome will always serve as Nadia "The Pasta Queen" Caterina Munno's home, having been raised in The Eternal City, surrounded by pasta. She hails from a long line of pasta producers, and her family established a pasta factory in Southern Italy in the 1800s. They were called the "Macaroni" and still are. She so came from a pasta dynasty, if... read full bio
Tim Chantarangsu, formerly known as Timothy DeLaGhetto, is a prominent American internet and television personality. He first gained popularity on YouTube, where he uploaded comedic videos and original music, and later became a cast member on the improv comedy show Wild 'N Out from 2013 to 2018 and 2020 to 2021. In addition to his work on Wild 'N Out, Chantarangsu... read full bio
Alex Blumberg is an American entrepreneur and podcast pioneer, widely regarded as one of the most innovative voices in the audio storytelling industry. He is the co-founder and CEO of the podcast production company Gimlet Media, which has been responsible for some of the most popular and critically acclaimed podcasts of the past decade, including StartUp, Reply All, and Homecoming. Blumberg's... read full bio
Wonho Chung was born into a musical and unusual household in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His mother is from Vietnam and his father is a well-known physiotherapist from South Korea. Chung was raised in Amman, Jordan, although while coming from an Asian family, his upbringing was entirely Arab. After earning his degree from the Applied Science University, he relocated to Dubai the... read full bio
After serving for 18 months as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp., a cannabis-focused Special Purpose Acquisition Company, Peter Caldini joined Acreage Holdings as Chief Executive Officer. With more than 30 years of expertise developing and reorganizing multinational corporations globally, Mr. Caldini has a focus on consumer-packaged goods and healthcare. While employed by Pfizer Inc.,... read full bio
