TV celebrity Donny Deutsch is also the Chairman Emeritus of Deutsch Inc., one of the top advertising firms in the world. He presently hosts MSNBC's "Morning Joe" and was previously the host of the CNBC talk show "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch." "Often Wrong, Never in Doubt" and "THE BIG IDEA: How to Make Your Entrepreneurial Dreams Come True... read full bio
Former Chairman of Morgan Stanley, John Mack faced a crisis that held the very survival of the firm in his hands. Despite the collapse of other Wall Street firms, Mack kept his focus on keeping Morgan Stanley intact and preserving jobs. And rather than avoiding the tough questions, he held a number of town hall meetings for all employees. He... read full bio
Henrik Fisker is an innovative automobile designer and founding partner for Fisker Automotive. His best creations include the BMW Z8 roadster, the auto-critic favorite Aston Martin DB9 and exceptional Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Henrik is extremely experienced with high-end luxurious sports automobiles. Henrik started as a designer at BMWs advanced design studio in Munich. He operated as the president and... read full bio
Admiral William H. McRaven, USN, is a renowned former Chancellor, best-selling author, and retired Four-Star admiral of the U.S. Navy. McRaven has had a distinguished career and has advised Presidents Bush and Obama on defense-related issues in addition to making substantial contributions to the military. Admiral McRaven had a number of leadership posts during his time in the military, including overall... read full bio
William C. Dudley is an American economist who has previously served as the 10th President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and who has also been vice-chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee. Dudley earned his B.A. degree from New College of Florida and went on to earn his Ph.D. in economics from the University of California, Berkeley.... read full bio
A world-renowned economist, Nouriel Roubini is a professor of economics at New York University’s Stern School of Business and chairman of the economic consultancy firm, Roubini Macro Associates LLC. The firms’ website, Roubini.com, has been named one of the best economic web resources by BusinessWeek, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and the Economist. He is also co-founder of Rosa &... read full bio
Gloria Steinem's name is synonymous with the advancement of women's social equality in America and throughout the world. Early in her career, she simply defined feminism as “the belief that women are full human beings,” a definition that continues to direct her work. Today, Gloria Steinem continues to call for an end to women's disadvantaged condition in the paid labor... read full bio
American record executive, entrepreneur, and university lecturer Mathew Knowles is well-known for his important work as Destiny's Child's manager and for having helped his daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles launch successful solo careers. Knowles has made a lasting impression on the music industry thanks to his broad knowledge and entrepreneurial energy. Knowles is the pioneering creator of Music World Entertainment, a... read full bio
Twenty-year music industry veteran and Grammy Award winning producer, Randy Jackson is a prolific musician who also spent eight years as the Vice President of A&R at Columbia Records followed by four years as Senior Vice President of A&R at MCA Records. However, it was AMERICAN IDOL that propelled Jackson into public consciousness. The show has proved to be one... read full bio
Christopher Gardner is the owner and CEO of brokerage firm Gardner Rich LLC with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. Conquering grave challenges to become a successful entrepreneur, Christopher Gardner is an avid motivational and aspirational speaker, addressing the keys to overcoming obstacles and breaking cycles. Gardner is also a passionate philanthropist whose work has been recognized... read full bio
American multi-talented person Ben Stein has had a big impact in a number of industries. His early political success can be seen in his work as a speechwriter for American presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. But he later made the switch to the entertainment business and rose to fame as an actor, comedian, and Emmy Award–winning game show host. Ben... read full bio
Deborah Norville is a two-time Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist with nearly three decades of reporting experience. As the anchor of the top-rated syndicated news magazine, Inside Edition, Deborah Norville is credited with bringing new strength and respect to the program, seen by roughly five million daily viewers in the U.S. and 30 countries worldwide. Deborah Norville has hosted Today... read full bio
Laila Ali is legendary boxer Muhammad Ali’s daughter, but has become so much more. Laila has been able to step out of her father’s shadow and become a boxing legend of her own as well as a television personality. Laila made her professional boxing debut in 1899 at the age of 21. She faced many leading names in women’s boxing... read full bio
"Paul Azinger has been on the PGA Tour since 1982. He has twelve wins, including the 1993 PGA Championship. He has also had the opportunity to play on four US Ryder Cup teams. In 1993, Paul was on top of his game, but was diagnosed with cancer at the end of the season. After undergoing treatment,... read full bio
Tony Hawk was just nine years old when his brother gave him his first skateboard. This moment marked a turning point in Tony's life. By the time Tony Hawk was 12 years old, he had had national sponsors. By the time he was 14, he had turned pro, and by the time he was 16, he was widely regarded as... read full bio
Diane von Furstenberg first entered the fashion world with a suitcase full of jersey dresses. Two years later, she created the wrap dress, which came to symbolize power and independence for an entire generation of women. Within four years, she had sold over a million of the dresses and was featured on the cover of Newsweek. After a hiatus from... read full bio
Jimmy Donal Wales is a U.S. Internet entrepreneur, wiki pioneer, and technological visionary who was recognized by Forbes Magazine as a "Web Celeb." He is most known for being the founder of the Wikimedia Foundation and Wikipedia, an international collaborative free content encyclopedia on the Internet. He established Wikia, a privately held free web hosting service, as a co-founder. Mr. Wales... read full bio
Erin Burnett is one of the most talented business news anchors in the history of reporting. As a reporter and interviewer for CNBC television she conducted or has been apart of some of the momentous moments in history. She is the co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk on the Street program and the host of CNBC's Street Signs program, just some examples... read full bio
Nate Berkus is an interior designer and a best selling author. Nate started his career when he was invited to make over a small space for “The Oprah Winfrey Show,"" after which he became a featured design expert for the show and continued to garner national press in publications such as Elle Decor, US Weekly, People, O Magazine, Lucky, InStyle... read full bio
Barbara Eden is an American film and television actress who is best known for her starring role in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. Eden was initially passed over for the role as she was blonde and of small stature, but Sidney Sheldon called on her when he was unable to find a suitable brunette to play the part.... read full bio
