Leif Babin, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller ”Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALS Lead and Win” and a former Navy SEAL himself, is the co-founder of Echelon Front, a leadership and team training organization that kicks things into gear like a SEAL would. Babin, along with Jocko Willink, uses the training and skills he learned while serving... read full bio
Kevin McCarthy, the 55th Speaker of the House, is said to be a man who embodies "true American grit." McCarthy was the California State Legislature's fastest-rising Minority Leader before being elected to Congress. He served under four presidents, through two economic crises, and through constant political turmoil in Congress, holding almost every elected leadership post in the House Republican conference.... read full bio
John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods Market, has served as Chief Executive Officer for over thirty years. He studied at the University of Texas at Austin and at Trinity University. Mackey started his career co-founding his first store, SaferWay, with his girlfriend at the time. Within two years they merged SaferWay with the local Clarksville Natural Grocery and renamed it... read full bio
An MIT Professor of Information Technology, Erik Brynjolfsson is a leading technology, e-commerce and productivity expert. At MIT, he teaches courses on the Economics of Information and on Information Technology and Organizations. His work is dedicated to the exploration of three questions: How can information technology transform the structures of markets and firms What is the impact of information technology... read full bio
Thomas Siebel is an American businessman, technologist, and author who is the founder, chairman, and CEO of C3.ai, an AI software platform and applications company. Siebel has also been founder of the software company, Siebel Systems. Siebel was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he has earned his B.A. in history at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, his M.B.A. and... read full bio
After specializing in Energy Systems Engineering at Stanford University, Straubel quickly established himself in the business. After graduating from college, he worked with Rosen Motors to build a new hybrid car drivetrain. Straubel was one of the original members of the Pentadyne Power Corporation team that contributed to the advancement of this technology. After that, Straubel was the Chief Technical Officer... read full bio
As chairman of the Federal Reserve Board during one of the most turbulent periods in U.S. monetary history, Paul Volcker helped lower double-digit inflation rates in the early 1980s and ushered in an era of financial deregulation and innovation. During the more than 30 years Volcker worked in and out of the federal government he developed an expertise in... read full bio
When Baker, the ""Lizard Wrangler"" at the Mozilla Foundation, launched the Firefox browser four years ago, Microsoft's Internet Explorer was in her sights. Baker's overarching goal was to keep the Web open. Now, Firefox's market share has risen to nearly 20% while IE's has slipped from 95% to 72%, and most Web sites treat all browsers equally. These days, Mozilla... read full bio
Bill McDermott is the CEO of the world’s business software market leader, SAP AG. He leads over 65,000 employees that service over 250,000 customers in 188 countries. He has been credited for the reinvention of SAP in the era of mobility, cloud computing, next-generation business applications and in-memory technology. His forward innovation-led strategy has resulted in a surge in customers,... read full bio
After launching his career as an award-winning commercial and music video director, Michael Bay quickly emerged as one of Hollywood's boldest and most bankable feature film directors. Characterized by his aggressive visual style and high-octane action sequences that have become the L.A. native's cinematic signature, the films that Bay has directed and produced have hit $4.5 billion in worldwide ticket... read full bio
Kelly Osbourne is a television presenter, fashion designer, singer, and actress. The daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Kelly is best known for her appearances in The Osbournes, a reality television show for which they won a 2002 Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program, as well as E!'s Fashion Police, where she has been a panelist and presenter since the... read full bio
Daniel Lamarre is the president and CEO of the visionary spectacle, Cirque du Soleil. In this role Lamarre is responsible for developing strategies related to business development, operations, sales, the company’s financial sustainability, and the perpetuation of its cultures and values. Some of Lamarre’s greatest achievements with Cirque De Soleil have been negotiating agreements with The Beatles’ and Michael Jackson... read full bio
Throughout his distinguished career, renowned American economist Ben Bernanke has significantly improved the study of economics. Bernanke is currently associated with the Brookings Institution, and his knowledge and judgment have influenced American economic institutions and policy. Bernanke, who was the 14th Chairman of the Federal Reserve, was essential in guiding the nation through trying economic times. He was also a member... read full bio
Marc Randolph is a versatile businessman whose game-changing achievements have irrevocably changed business and innovation. He is well known for being an engaging speaker and uses his wealth of knowledge to enthrall audiences by imparting priceless knowledge gained from a successful career. Marc Randolph played a crucial part in reshaping the entertainment and technological landscape as a co-founder of Netflix. His... read full bio
One of the most widely discussed political figures in America today, Eric Holder has been at the intersection of the law and public policy for over thirty years. As the nation’s first African-American Attorney General and a leading progressive voice, he has been instrumental in shaping the direction of the United States on a number of critical issues. Holder has... read full bio
A true advocate for female empowerment, Reshma Saujani is a CEO, New York Times best-selling author, activist, former deputy public advocate, and a mother. Reshma is the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, a national non-profit organization that inspires, educates, and equips young women with the computing skills necessary to pursue careers in technology and programming. She’s continued her... read full bio
Chandra Wilson is best known for her role in Grey’s Anatomy as Doctor Miranda Bailey. However, Wilson is a talented speaker and spokesperson. For her acting, Wilson has received the Screen Actors Guild Award, People’s Choice Award, four NAACP Image Awards, and four Emmy Nominations. She also serves as the national spokesperson for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association, as her daughter... read full bio
Bill Browder is the founder and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management. This management company advised the largest foreign investment fund in Russia, until Browder was declared a threat to national security and denied entry to Russia when he fought against corporate corruption. When Browders lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, got involved in a lawsuit against Russian authorities, Magnitsky was later arrested, tortured,... read full bio
The American producer, television writer, creator, and television personality Philip Rosenthal has made a lasting impact on the entertainment world. Rosenthal's achievements go far beyond the enduring television program "Everybody Loves Raymond," for which he is best known as executive producer. Rosenthal has demonstrated his diverse talents throughout his career on a variety of television productions. He has worked on the... read full bio
A well-known corporate leader, Marillyn Hewson is currently the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Lockheed Martin. Hewson has had a long career that has spanned several decades. He has held numerous leadership roles inside the company and contributed significantly to its success. Hewson started working at Lockheed Martin as an industrial engineer in the early 1980s. She has served... read full bio
