Mark Bertolini was previously the CEO of Aetna, a venture that showed just how good leadership can inspired employees to reach a higher level of customer service. Under his leadership, his employees delivered a 629% shareholder return over the course of eight years. As a leader, he is known for driving competitiveness that leads to massive success. In fact, he’s... read full bio
Dan Price is an American business executive and entrepreneur. He founded Gravity Payments, a credit card processing business, which is based in Seattle, Washington, and serves as both its CEO and founder. He received the 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year award from Entrepreneur Magazine in 2013. Price made headlines around the country in 2015 when he revealed his intention to... read full bio
AppSumo was established by Noah Kagan, a well-known entrepreneur who contributes articles on marketing to the website OkDork.com. AppSumo offers free tools and content that may be used to increase traffic to a website. Additionally, he established Gambit, which is a payments engine for online games. Noah is the author of How I Lost 170 Million Dollars and was employee... read full bio
Regarding the improvement of talent and work methods, Lynda Gratton is regarded as one of the most significant business thought leaders. She is the originator of the Hot Spots Movement and a professor of management practice at the London Business School. She is regarded as one of the world's leading experts on people in organizations and is the author of... read full bio
Adrienne Smith is a woman on a mission, both on and off the football field. As a wide receiver for the Boston Renegades, she has established herself as one of the best in the game, having won two gold medals and five national championships in women's tackle football. Her success in the sport has made her the face of women... read full bio
Amanda Little is a distinguished professor of journalism and science writing at Vanderbilt University, a columnist for Bloomberg, and a celebrated author. Amanda's work encompasses environmental and agricultural reporting, innovation, and sustainable food practices. Her reporting takes her to some of the most difficult and remote locations, from deep-sea oil rigs to the depths of manholes and sewage plants, and... read full bio
Alexandra Leigh LaForce is a multi-talented American journalist, model, and former beauty pageant winner. Born on December 11, 1988, in Vermilion, Ohio, she is a graduate of Ohio University where she played basketball for the Bobcats' women's basketball team. LaForce began her career in pageantry and won the Miss Ohio Teen USA 2005 title at just 16 years old. She went... read full bio
Alice Schroeder is an American author, columnist, and former insurance analyst, best known for her biography of Warren Buffett, "The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life." Born in Dallas, Texas in 1956, Schroeder earned a BBA in finance and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin in the late 1970s... read full bio
Alice Diop is a highly acclaimed French filmmaker whose work sheds light on contemporary French society. Born in Aulnay-sous-Bois in 1979, to Senegalese parents, Diop was raised in the Cité des 3000 housing project near Paris. After studying history at university, she pursued a DESS degree in sociology in Évry. In 2005, Diop made her directorial debut with the documentary La... read full bio
Caris LeVert is a professional basketball player who currently plays as a shooting guard for the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on August 25, 1994, in Columbus, Ohio, and grew up in Pickerington, Ohio. LeVert attended Pickerington Central High School where he was a standout athlete in both basketball and track and field. He was... read full bio
Robert "Buster" Olney is a respected sports journalist, known for his work on ESPN, ESPN: The Magazine, and ESPN.com. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1963 or 1964, Olney grew up on a dairy farm in Randolph Center, Vermont, where he developed a love for baseball at a young age. In fact, it was his passion for the sport that inspired... read full bio
Rudy Ruettiger is a former Notre Dame football player who became a symbol of determination and perseverance after his story was depicted in the iconic and inspirational movie “RUDY”. His remarkable journey from an undersized, dyslexic kid with a dream to a member of the Notre Dame football team has inspired millions of people around the world. As a motivational speaker,... read full bio
Cristina Alesci is a prominent journalist and correspondent who is best known for her coverage of business news and financial markets. She is currently a correspondent for CNN Business, where she reports on a range of topics including the global economy, financial regulations, and the technology industry. Alesci's career in journalism began in print media, where she worked as a reporter... read full bio
Connor Joel Franta is an American YouTuber, author, artist, and businessman who has made a significant impact in the digital world. Born on September 12, 1992, in Wisconsin, he was raised in La Crescent, Minnesota, in a Roman Catholic upbringing. Franta attended St. Peter's Catholic School in Hokah, Minnesota, and La Crescent High School, where he graduated in 2011. Later,... read full bio
Peter Montoya is a renowned speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in the financial services industry. With over three decades of experience in marketing and branding, Peter has become one of the most sought-after speakers in the industry, known for his exceptional ability to help professionals succeed. Peter's best-selling book, The Brand Called You, has been widely... read full bio
Judi Moreo is a renowned personal growth trainer and coach who has inspired and motivated individuals from all walks of life. With over three decades of experience, she is the author of 11 books, including two international bestsellers, “You Are More Than Enough” and “Conquer the Brain Drain.” Through her motivational speaking and coaching, Judi has helped countless individuals build their... read full bio
Linda Lynch-Johnson is an expert in adapting to change and the founder of The Adapter Factor™. Her skill set enables clients to navigate through the quagmire of change and come out on top. With her unique perspective, Linda asks the question, "Why are you frightened of change" and encourages individuals to embrace it as the one thing they can count... read full bio
Don Barden is an accomplished economist and business expert based in Atlanta, Georgia. With an MBA in Global Technology Management and International Business, as well as a BBA in Economics and Finance, Don has spent his career exploring the intricate workings of the world's financial systems. He is currently in the final stages of completing his Ph.D. in Finance, with... read full bio
Larry Krystkowiak is the current head coach of the Runnin’ Utes at the University of Utah, a position he has held for the past five years. Krystkowiak brought extensive coaching experience to the role, having previously worked in the NCAA, CBA, and NBA. Prior to joining the Runnin’ Utes, he was an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets. Krystkowiak has... read full bio
Snowflake's chairman and CEO is Frank Slootman. In the business of enterprise software, Frank has over 25 years of experience as an executive and entrepreneur. As CEO and President of ServiceNow, Mr. Slootman increased the company's sales from about $100M via an IPO to $1.4B. Previous to that, Frank was the Chief Executive Officer and President of Data Domain Corporation/Data... read full bio
