As the costume director of CW's hit TV show Gossip Girl, Eric Daman is personally responsible for its fashion-forward concepts featuring trend-setting looks that become instant fashion crazes in stores across America. Gossip Girl was not only known as being a hit television show but known for all of its fashion and outfits the characters would wear. Apart from Gossip... read full bio
Imagine harnessing the power of an engaging opening video, an electric closing performance, and an insightful main stage keynote all in one dynamic presentation. For over 20 years, Grammy-nominated artist Sekou Andrews has been helping the world’s largest organizations deliver relevant information with riveting inspiration through an innovative, unconventional category of speaking called “Poetic Voice.” It is no surprise that Forbes... read full bio
Holly Madison is an actress, model, showgirl, and producer, most famous for being one of the girlfriends of the late Hugh Hefner and starring on the television series The Girls Next Door and Hollys World. Madison has released two memoirs that became New York Bestsellers, which talk of her dating and career life. While saving money for college, Madison worked... read full bio
Richard Tyler Blevins, known online as Ninja or NinjasHyper, is a professional gamer, Twitch streamer, and YouTuber. Blevins began playing Halo 3 professionally several years ago, and is currently a part of Luminosity Gamings team. With over seventeen million YouTube subscribers, Blevins earns over $500,000 a month. Blevins is currently partnered with Esports sponsors, like Red Bull. Blevins has participated... read full bio
Alice Stewart is currently a CNN Political Commentator, experienced Senior Communications Advisor on several presidential campaigns and an Emmy Award-winning journalist. Stewart is a frequent contributor for several outlets including, State of the Union with Jake Tapper, Anderson Cooper 360, Erin Burnett Out Front and The Don Lemon Show. She also regularly appears on CNN International, discussing American politics. Alice... read full bio
Andrew Jenks is an award-winning American filmmaker best known for his documentary-series on MTV entitled, World of Jenks. Growing up, Jenks was only 16 when he founded the Hendrick Hudson Film Festival. A few years later he went on to move into an assisted living facility and while he was there he directed, produced, and starred in Andrew Jenks, Room... read full bio
Annie Jacobsen is an American journalist and non-fiction writer. She was a contributing editor for the Los Angeles Times Magazine for several years before moving on to publish her own books. Jacobsen has released five books with her most popular being, Area 51: An Uncensored History of Americas Top Secret Military Base. Area 51 reached The New York Times Best... read full bio
Antonio Villaraigosa is an American politician who served as the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles, California for almost 10 years. Prior to being elected Mayor he was a member of the California State Assembly for six years, the Democratic leader of the Assembly for two years, and the Speaker of the California State Assembly for two years. After leaving the... read full bio
Dr. Brady Barr is a reptile enthusiast. As a host for National Geographic Television, Barr has traveled to more than 80 countries, hosting over 100 wildlife documentaries. The herpetologist was the first to capture and study all twenty-three species of crocodilians in the wild. He has worked with a diverse amount of animals, including alligators, snakes, bears, sharks, lions, and... read full bio
Brandon Tierney is a voice in sports talk radio. One of the hosts of CBS Sports Radios show, TBD in the AM, Tierney has made a name for himself as an insightful, respected sports journalist. Before working with CBS, Tierney hosted The Drive on 95.7 FM in San Francisco. Even earlier, he was a reporter on 1050 ESPN Radio in... read full bio
Carl Icahn is a billionaire investor and the CEO of Icahn Capital LP. Icahn is an expert in creating value for companies, and has invested in a variety of different businesses. He has served as the director and/or chairman of companies such as GB Holdings Inc., Greate Bay Hotel & Casino Inc., and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc.... read full bio
As a retired NASA astronaut, American biochemistry researcher, and former NASA Chief Astronaut, Peggy Whitson has achieved a great deal in her life. Whitson has a strong academic background and holds a doctorate in biochemistry from Rice University as well as a Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry from Iowa Wesleyan College. Whitson obtained useful experience at the Johnson Space... read full bio
Cecilia Munoz is an American political advisor who has previously served as the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and then the Director of the Domestic Policy Council under President Barack Obama. Munoz was born in Detroit, Michigan, and she earned her B.A. in English and Latin American studies from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, before going on to earn her... read full bio
Chris Johns is the Editor in Chief of National Geographic magazine. Johns began his career in photojournalism over four decades ago at the Topeka Capital-Journal, and was later named National Newspaper Photographer of the Year. Soon after earning this title, he turned to freelance photography, contributing to publications such as Life, Time, and National Geographic. Apart from photography, Johns has... read full bio
Christian Horner is the Team Principle of Red Bull Racing’s Formula One Team. Horner has worked with drivers such as Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber, David Coulthard, and Max Verstappen. Horner, through his speeches and talks, offers insight into building the best racing teams in the world. In addition, he speaks about his role of Team Principle, along with Sports Manager... read full bio
Collins Tuohy Smith is well known for being the descendant of Leigh Anne Tuohy, whose incredible life was depicted in the television show and movie "The Blind Side." Collins's life changed dramatically when she met Michael Oher, her adopted brother, at Briarcrest Christian School and they grew close. Collins was instrumental in assisting Michael in adjusting to his new life in... read full bio
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
Mark Manson is an American writer, blogger, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO and founder of Infinity Squared Media LLC, is the writer for his website MarkManson.net, and is also the author of books “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” and “Models: Attract Women through Honesty”. Manson graduated from Boston University with a degree in finance and from... read full bio
Michael Murakami is currently the Research Manager for Airbnb. Prior to his work with Airbnb, Murakami has been the Market Research and Statistics Consultant for Passenger.com, he was a Quantitative Research Manager for Google, Inc., and was also a Senior Director of Research and Insights at Latinum Network. Murakami graduated from Harvard University with a BA and then graduated from... read full bio
Peter Aceto up until recently, has been the President and CEO of Tangerine for several years which is Canadas leading direct bank. Tangerine was originally named ING Direct and from there, they changed their name. Prior to serving as Tangerines President and CEO, Aceto was apart of their General Counsel and was also Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Chief Risk... read full bio
