Martin Schober, who is based in Linz in northern Austria, is a standout player at the top of this captivating game known as drum & bass. He enjoys skateboarding, hip-hop, schnitzel, Leibniz cookies and long walks in the evening, but is best admired for his boundless exploration of the most extreme areas of electronic music and is considered as a key... read full bio
Rebecca Patterson has a lengthy career in the financial sector and is a highly competent investment strategist. Her most recent position was Chief Investment Strategist at Bridgewater Associates, where she was instrumental in establishing the company's research agenda and creating methodical approaches for the development of international financial markets. She managed the development of creative investment ideas and offered strategic... read full bio
Working with people like DJ Zinc, Loxy and MC Rage at one of London's top pirate radio stations, MC AD started to refine his skill. Soon, AD was doing performances at storied London clubs including Astoria, The Rocket Club and Club UN. With constant support from MC Rage, AD kept gaining experience on the D&B scene by doing performances in and throughout... read full bio
American businessman Louis Vincent Gerstner Jr. is famous for his innovative management while serving as IBM's chairman of the board and chief executive officer from 1993 to 2002. Gerstner had a number of important positions before joining IBM, including CEO of RJR Nabisco and executive positions at American Express and McKinsey & Company. His remarkable business sense was influenced by... read full bio
Komal Ahmad is a charismatic and well-respected person who has won honors and recognition for her outstanding efforts in a number of sectors. She has been honored as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Most Powerful Women in the World, Fast Company's World's Most Creative People in Business, and InStyle's Top 50 Most Badass Women in the World, all of which serve... read full bio
Neal Steven Wolin is well-known for his vast expertise and leadership responsibilities in the corporate and financial spheres. Wolin, who is currently the CEO of the renowned business advisory firm Brunswick Group, has also made a name for himself as an equity partner of Data Collective, a board member of Social Capital, and a limited partner advisor of Nyca Partners. In... read full bio
William Kyle Carpenter is a renowned United States Marine who was medically retired and made history. Carpenter received the highest military decoration bestowed by the United States, the Medal of decoration, for his exceptional deeds in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010. Notably, he bears the distinction of being the award's youngest-ever living winner. Carpenter endured serious wounds during the terrifying... read full bio
From 2017 until 2019, James Norman Mattis, a retired four-star general in the US Marine Corps, served as the country's 26th secretary of defense. Mattis had a distinguished 44-year career in the Marine Corps, leading troops in important conflicts like the Iraq War, the Afghan War, and the Persian Gulf War. Mattis received his commission in the Marine Corps through the... read full bio
The Casualties, a New York band known for its confrontational form of old-school punk, came to prominence in the 1990s as the successors to the combative hardcore anthems invented by groups like the Exploited, G.B.H. and Negative Approach. With the release of albums like For the Punx, Stay Out of Order and Under Attack, the band gained a devoted following. The Casualties... read full bio
Elatia Abate is a visionary thinker and change agent committed to enabling people and organizations everywhere to thrive in the face of significant disruption. She has dedicated herself to researching the complexities of work, business, and life, as well as the transformative adjustments required to produce workable solutions, out of a passion for assisting others navigate the ever-evolving future. Following her... read full bio
Makthaverskan resists categorization under conventional genres. Their most recent album, För Allting, alternates between ecstatic pop and anguished punk, yet it never stays long in any one particular place. Five former classmates from Sweden's För Allting compose "music for the margins," according to Pitchfork and there is a restless, insatiable want to explore in these regions. För Allting marks a new chapter... read full bio
Michelle Diamond is a very successful CEO, business owner, and growth strategy and execution specialist. She oversees a vibrant company as the CEO of Elevate Diamond Strategy, which focuses on offering consulting services, training, and interim executive support to businesses looking to expand into new markets, spur growth, improve competitive intelligence, and pursue mergers and acquisitions. Michelle has worked with over... read full bio
Richard E. Culatta is a well-known innovator and leader in the field of education technology. He works on using technology to enhance learning experiences and advance fairness in education in his present role as CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Culatta formerly held important positions in the federal and state governments in addition to his post... read full bio
Militia, who has been hailed as "one of the greatest rock vocalists" (Blabbermouth) and "a badass vocalist capable of commanding any stage" (The Guardian), has collaborated or performed on albums or live with Cyndi Lauper, Twisted Sister, Living Colour, John Petrucci, Nancy Sinatra, Candlebox, L7, Taylor Dayne, Sandra Bernhard and Paul Schaffer. "PUSH COMES TO SHOVE" by Bad Penny, a recent... read full bio
Talented individual Luis Costas Ribas is well-known for his successes in a variety of industries. Luis, a renowned businessman, investor, and philanthropist, was born with a desire for invention and entrepreneurship. With a background in business administration, Luis started his career by using his knowledge and abilities to create prosperous businesses. He has an impressive history of starting and developing businesses... read full bio
American art rock group Bent Knee was founded in Boston. Pop, industrial rock, progressive rock and avant-garde are just a few of the genres that the band plays in. The band is renowned for surprising dramatic contrast and Courtney Swain's broad vocal range. The Dillinger Escape Plan, Haken, Leprous, Thank You Scientist and Mike Keneally have all toured with Bent Knee. For the... read full bio
When many artists discover inspiration when traveling, very few do so with William Matheny's sharp eye and storytelling skills. The singer-songwriter from West Virginia draws inspiration for his own style of Appalachian Americana from truck stops and hotel lobbies, interpreting his encounters through a lens that is both inquisitive and empathetic. That Grand, Old Feeling is Matheny's follow-up to the... read full bio
ROXY ROCA is a high-octane rock group on a mission to show that rock n' roll is still alive by drawing on the rich legacy of the Texas blues, adding a strong dosage of classic rock and oozing with attitude. The band is made up of four main members: the charismatic frontman Taye Cannon on vocals, Greece's very own six-string guitar... read full bio
Four-headed funktronic monster LITZ first took listeners on energizing journeys via sensation and music 10 years ago. LITZ expanded out, opening for acts like Papadosio and Lotus while adding Electric Forest, Resonance and Peach to their festival honors while they honed their stage presence and songwriting in the Maryland jam scene. Austin Litz (keyboards, saxophone, vocals), Logan Litz (bass), Dan Gallerman (guitar) and... read full bio
At the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, Christine Porath is a well-respected lecturer who is well-known for her expertise in workplace dynamics and civility. She has significantly impacted our understanding of organizational behavior and the effects of interpersonal relationships in work environments as the author of "Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace" and co-author of "The Cost... read full bio
