Leading expert on the revolutionary technology shift that is transforming the world economy and society as a whole is Matthew Ball. He is well known for his knowledge of the metaverse and his thoughts into it, and he has emerged as a key figure in defining and examining this new idea. Matthew Ball had a key role in popularizing the name... read full bio
The fields of psychology, ethics, and leadership have all been forever changed by the eminent scholar and author Jonathan Haidt. In his role as Professor of Ethical Leadership at the Stern School of Business at New York University, he has coupled his in-depth knowledge of human behavior with his enthusiasm for promoting moral decision-making and accountable leadership. Haidt has received considerable... read full bio
As the best-selling author of Exponential Organizations, Salim Ismail is a coveted business strategist and a seasoned entrepreneur who built firms such as Confabb, PubSub Concepts and Angströ, which was bought by Google. Salim Ismail oversaw Yahoo!'s internal incubator Brickhouse and was recently appointed to the XPRIZE Foundation Board of Directors. Ismail is also the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University, the Chairman of ExO... read full bio
Admiral Mike Rogers, a renowned authority on geopolitical risk and a former director of the NSA, teaches leaders how to embrace turbulence as a catalyst for progress. Admiral Rogers, a four-star officer with 37 years of service, is unequaled in his expertise as a cybersecurity practitioner and policymaker. He has held top positions at the National Security Agency (NSA), the... read full bio
Since 1992, Dave Ramsey has assisted individuals in gaining control over their finances and their lives as the founder and CEO of the business Ramsey Solutions. He is also the presenter of The Ramsey Show, a personal financial guru and an eight-time national bestseller book. Dave set out to alter the poisonous money culture for good after fighting his way out... read full bio
Author of the groundbreaking Review on the Economics of Climate Change and former Chief Economist at the World Bank, Lord Nicholas Stern is currently the Chairman of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and the IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics. Apart from his position at the Grantham Institute, Lord... read full bio
The birthplace of Iñaki Godoy is Mexico City. When his mother saw that he had creative abilities at the age of four, she put him in the "Stage Company" children's musical theater program at the Nuevo Teatro in Mexico City. He told his mother that he wanted to be a professional actor when he was nine years old. He was cast in... read full bio
Actress Dominique Fishback was nominated for a prime part in the Amazon series Swarm and drew major attention from critics. Since Swarm, which was designed by Donald Glover & Janine Nabers, debuted earlier this year, Fishback has continued to gain recognition and awards. She demonstrates layers of creative variety as she delves deeply into her profession. She will next be seen as the female... read full bio
Born in Fairmont, Joe Manchin III grew up in Farmington, West Virginia, a tiny coal town. Manchin became a prosperous businessman after receiving a football scholarship to attend West Virginia University. From 1982 to 1996, he served in the state legislature, where he promoted job creation, educational improvement, and the protection of senior persons and veterans. From 2000 to 2004, Manchin... read full bio
Best known for her coverage of poverty, justice, and culture, Zinhle Essamuah is an Emmy-nominated journalist and filmmaker who is currently co-anchor of NBC News Daily and a correspondent for NBC News, covering NBC News NOW, Nightly News, and TODAY. Zinhle's investigative reporting has sparked real-world change. For example, her expose on Detroit's false landlord scams inspired a viewer to pay... read full bio
A recognized bipartisan leader who served in the administrations of four U.S. presidents -- Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush and Barack Obama -- Huntsman was the U.S. Ambassador to China and Singapore, followed by two landmark terms as Governor of Utah. Under his leadership, Utah earned national accolades for debt management, ranked #1 in job creation and... read full bio
Jon Huntsman, having served a Mormon mission in Taiwan (the Republic of China) is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, which earned him the position of the United States Ambassador to China in 2009, where he defied tradition by riding his motorcycle in lieu of an escort. He resigned the ambassadorship in 2011 in order to seek nomination of the Republican Party... read full bio
Sadie Robertson is an American television personality, author and actress who is best known for appearing on the reality show “Duck Dynasty”. Sadie is the granddaughter of Duck Commander founder, Phil Robertson. She is daughter of Korie and Willie Robertson and she has five other siblings. As an author, Sadie has published the New York Times best-selling book, “Live Original”,... read full bio
One of the most respected figures in American broadcast journalism, Jane Pauley served as co-host of NBC’s TODAY for thirteen years, anchored the Weekend Edition of NBC News, appeared as a regular substitute for Tom Brokaw on Nightly News, and hosted both “Time and Again,” a retrospective news program on MSNBC, and “Real Life with Jane Pauley,” a weekly newsmagazine.... read full bio
Over the past 30+ years, Dr. Ken Dychtwald has emerged as the foremost visionary and original thinker regarding the lifestyle, marketing, healthcare and workforce implications of the age wave. Ken Dychtwald is a psychologist, gerontologist, documentary filmmaker, entrepreneur and best-selling author of sixteen books on aging-related issues, including Bodymind, Age Wave: The Challenges and Opportunities of an Aging Society, Age... read full bio
Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis has made a name for herself as one of Hollywood's most prestigious and powerful figures. She has played legendary parts that have become cultural touchstones throughout her incredible career, displaying her talent and adaptability. For her performance of the odd dog trainer Muriel Pritchett in Lawrence Kasdan's The Accidental Tourist, Davis won the 1989 Academy Award for... read full bio
From 1981 to 1991, Jacques Attali was an advisor to President Francois Mitterrand. He subsequently cast doubt on Mitterrand's past as a mid-level Vichy government functionary in his retrospective of Mitterrand's career, C'tait Francois Mitterrand, published in 2005. In April 1991 he became the first President of the London-based European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the financial institution established by... read full bio
Russell Simmons, the business and cultural icon shares his experiences in and beliefs on success in Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success. Simmons has been instrumental in bringing hip-hop to every facet of business and media since its inception in the late 1970's, and with a major new digital initiative launching... read full bio
Aimee Mullins was recognized as one of the Greatest Women of the 20th Century at the Women's Museum in Dallas, honoring her success and contributions as an athlete. She holds world records in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash and long jump. Off the track, she was one of three nationally chosen high school students to receive full scholarships awarded by... read full bio
Hotelier, author, entrepreneur, and speaker Chip Conley has been an innovating force in the hospitality industry since founding Joie de Vivre Hospitality at the age of 26. After 24 years of heading the company as CEO, Conley became Airbnb's Global Head of Hospitality. Conley is the author of multiple books based on his business tactics including The Rebel Rules: Daring... read full bio
