Kareem Weaver is a co-founder and the executive director of FULCRUM, an organization that collaborates with stakeholders to enhance students' reading performance. He is the second vice president and chair of the education committee for the Oakland NAACP and the upcoming movie The Right to Read will highlight his advocacy. Once the Western Region Executive Director of New Leaders, Mr. Weaver was... read full bio
Glenn Haussman is the most well-known supporter, pundit, instructor and consultant in the hospitality sector. The International Hospitality Institute awarded him the top global social media influencer in the hospitality industry and his podcast No Vacancy Live was rated the best in the industry. For his relentless efforts in uniting the hotel sector amid the Covid issue, he also got the Leadership... read full bio
Co-founding partner and Bonobos' CEO is Andy Dunn. According to Dunn, Bonobos was created with the goal of demonstrating how the world had changed and how you could now create a brand online. They intended to demonstrate how the Internet will take the lead in providing excellent customer service, telling stories and conducting business. At Stanford University, Dunn and his co-founder, Brian... read full bio
In the field of basketball, Doris Burke, a trailblazing American sports commentator and analyst, has had a major impact. She has been a major player in the sector for more than 20 years and is currently employed by NBA on ESPN, NBA on ABC, College Basketball on ESPN, and College Basketball on ABC games. Burke's career began with WNBA games... read full bio
Molly Jong-Fast has created her own path in the world of literature while coming from a family with a strong literary heritage: she is the daughter of novelist Erica Jong and author Jonathan Fast and the granddaughter of Howard Fast. As an only child growing up in a Jewish family, Jong-Fast's worldview was shaped by the difficulties of her parents' divorce.... read full bio
Associate Professor at the esteemed Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Ethan Mollick is a seasoned expert in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship. His research interests are primarily on the study and teaching of entrepreneurship and innovation, with a particular focus on the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workplace and education. Mollick leads Wharton Interactive, a... read full bio
Sergio "Checo" Pérez, a professional race car driver from Mexico who races for Red Bull Racing in Formula 1. Additionally, he has driven for Racing Point, McLaren, Force India and Sauber. As the elder brother of a stock car and NASCAR racing driver named Antonio, Pérez, who was born in Mexico, grew up surrounded by sports and racing. Pérez started driving go-karts at the... read full bio
Elliott Abrams has held significant foreign policy posts under three Republican U.S. Presidents, including George W. Bush, Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. He is an authority on U.S. foreign policy across the world and a prominent White House adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. He works at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C. as a Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern... read full bio
For almost ten years, Matt Medved, the founder of NFT Now and an authority on the digital economy, has worked to strengthen the arts by bridging the fields of music, culture and technology. Medved is the co-founder, chief executive officer and editor-in-chief of NFT Now, an award-winning web3 digital media platform developing the future of tokenized media to counter AI misinformation and... read full bio
The $100 million financing led by Thai Randolph, CEO of Kevin Hart's international media business HARTBEAT, was done so to support expansion. Thai has been recognized as a "Women of Impact" on lists from Variety and Entrepreneur as well as AdAge's "40 Under 40," among others, for her work as a leader in business, an award-winning marketer and the creator of NextGen... read full bio
Business leader Lisa Wardell has over 25 years of expertise leading shareholder value, stakeholder engagement and corporate mission while managing business strategy, operations, finance and mergers and acquisitions. Adtalem Global Education Inc., whose mission is to enable students to realize their potential, succeed and make uplifting contributions to the world community, presently has Lisa serving as its chairman. Lisa had previously held the... read full bio
Judy Murray OBE, a Scottish tennis coach, is regarded as one of the sport's most inspirational and influential figures. Judy was the tartan Chris Evert of her era, having captained Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup squad and winning 64 Scottish championships. In addition, she is the mother of two Olympic and Grand Slam champions who play tennis at the... read full bio
Political strategist, executive counselor and head of an organization Stephanie Schriock is a smart, adaptable leader with a 20-year track record of achievement in both new businesses and established businesses. Stephanie is a motivating visionary whose abilities in management, strategy and media relations are supported by her approachable capacity to interact with individuals of many backgrounds and points of view. Stephanie served... read full bio
Hall of Fame for WWE Nikki and Brie Garcia, also known as The Garcia Twins, are inductees, business owners, philanthropists and New York Times bestselling writers. They are renowned for bravely breaking down barriers and creating a worldwide brand built on tenacity, sincerity and compassion. The first female twins to achieve international popularity, Nikki and Brie joined the WWE main roster and... read full bio
Sue Bird has made her imprint on the WNBA and the sports world after a celebrated career spanning three decades during which she was recognized as the best point guard in the world. After retiring, the league's all-time leading assister has continued to embrace her modern business attitude. Sue is a living legend who leaves behind a lasting legacy of... read full bio
The New Orleans Saints' three-time All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan is renowned for both his unwavering dedication to the community and his explosiveness and ferocity on the field. Since being chosen by the Saints with the 24th overall choice in the NFL Draft out of the University of California, Jordan has been a pillar on and off the field for the... read full bio
The most popular sports, lifestyle and entertainment media company on the internet, Barstool Sports, appointed Erika Ayers as its first CEO. Ayers, a seasoned CEO, has a track record of creating digital businesses, creating brands that are connected to culture and inventing distribution and monetization methods. Since becoming leadership, Ayers has overseen Barstool Sports' rapid expansion, turning the business from a local blog... read full bio
The 13-year MLB veteran Jonathan Broxton played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals among other clubs. Standing 6'4", weighing 285 pounds and possessing a strong fastball and lethal offspeed deliveries, he was an imposing figure on the mound. During his time in the big leagues, he pitched in 19 postseason games, was... read full bio
Maurice Edu, a former defender and midfielder for the USMNT, is an analyst for Apple TV's soccer programming. Edu was a member of the FOX Sports broadcast crew before joining Apple TV at the beginning of the season. He helped cover USMNT games, Major League Soccer, the FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Women's World Cup, CONMEBOL Copa América, the Concacaf... read full bio
Cliff Kapono holds a PhD in science and works as a journalist, college professor, pure-blood Hawaiian, professional surfer and storyteller. Both surfing and science are equally important components of his life. He is interested about advancing scientific literacy and promoting Hawaiian culture and heritage outside of his competitive surfing career. He has created a number of award-winning documentaries about indigenous activism, ocean... read full bio
