Matthew Prince is co-founder and CEO of CloudFlare, whose mission is to build a better Internet. He also co-founded Unspam Technologies, an anti-spam startup where he continues to serve as Chairman. Matthew co-created Project Honey Pot, the largest open source community tracking online fraud and abuse. Matthew has been included on the San Francisco Business Times 40 Under 40 list,... read full bio
Matthias Horx is a futurist, author, and trend consultant who is a junior futurist at Zukunftsinstitut. While growing up, Horx often read and heard about the future being dark and always felt like he only saw the end of mankind or how technology will save us. This led him to want to understand how the future could really turn out... read full bio
Matthias Kroener is a Fintech entrepreneur, founder and President of Professional Development GmbH, an advisor, and an expert on corporate strategy and innovation-leadership. He has been known for being a thought leader on planning, building, and operating disruptive and customer-centric banking business models. He has also had a long career of working on innovation and disruption in the financial services... read full bio
Matthias Tanzmann is a tech house musician who came out of Leipzig, Germany in in the mid 90s. He is a producer, label boss, and DJ. He is known for defining and redefining genres, blending sounds. Matthias had a residency in Ibiza for the Circo Loco crew. It was here where he teamed up with Davide Squillace, who became a... read full bio
Mattias Klum is a Swedish freelance photographer and film producer in natural history and cultural subjects. He is the son of Swedish academic educator Arne Klum and Ingeg_rd Klum, ne Stefanson. Klum has worked full-time as a freelance photographer since 1986, and as a cinematographer and director on numerous film and television projects since 1994. Klum describes and portrays animals,... read full bio
Maureen McCormick is perhaps best known as the picture-perfect Marcia Brady from the hit show The Brady Bunch. After the run of the TV show, Maureen's life was nothing like Marcia's storybook existence. In fact, it was a nightmare. The actress had developed an all-encompassing" addiction to cocaine at the age of twenty, and began a downward spiral that threatened... read full bio
To help create the goods and services of the future, Maurice Conti has collaborated with numerous companies including Autodesk, NIKE, Tesla, Disney, Google, Airbus, the Navy SEALS, the Government of Japan and many more. He has created products, methods and experiences as a futurist, deep tech expert, innovation executive and international keynote speaker to assist businesses in thriving in our quickly shifting environment. He is a... read full bio
The first Chief Design Officer of PepsiCo is Mauro Porcini, a veteran of award-winning design, podcaster and author. Procini has incorporated design thinking into PepsiCo's culture since joining the food and beverage industry and is driving a new approach to innovation by design that has an impact on the company's product platforms and brands. He oversees multinational teams and focuses on... read full bio
Max Armstrong is one of America's best known and most widely followed agricultural journalists. For more than twenty years, his broadcasts have provided vital information to the farmers and ranchers of the midwest and the nation. Max is the host of his own daily syndicated radio show, Farming America, heard on radio stations across the country. His show goes behind... read full bio
Max Tegmark is a physicist and AI researcher, and has been the President of the Future of Life Institute and Professor of Physics at MIT. Tegmark was born in Sweden and while in high school, Tegmark created a word processor which was written in pure machine code. Tegmark has earned his B.Sc. in Physics from the Royal Institute of Technolgy... read full bio
Maxx the Robot is a nine-foot tall interactive robot. This robot does not only move, but also has the ability to talk, shake hands, and entertain guests of all kinds. Maxx the Robot is a futuristic robot and can awe attendees of any event. From corporate events to private parties, Maxx the Robot is sure to be the perfect addition... read full bio
Maxxi Soundsystem is one of the most sought after DJs internationally. He has performed at clubs and festivals around the world and signed to labels like Defected, Hypercolour, Moda Black, and Nervous. Maxxi Soundsystem started DJ-ing at a young age, inspired by acts like Orbital to create his own house and techno tracks. After taking a college course in sound... read full bio
The Metaverse Business District (MBD) is a revolutionary organization that seeks to transform the digital landscape into an inclusive and dynamic ecosystem. Their primary mission is to empower individuals to own and control their financial futures, breaking down barriers that have previously limited their opportunities. MBD offers a cutting-edge cross-chain metaverse experience that provides access to various services, including an NFT... read full bio
Maya Washington is an accomplished filmmaker, actress, writer, and YouTube star. She has achieved awards from Jerome Foundation, Minnesota State Arts Boart, Minnesota Film and Television, and other areas for her diverse work. With over 69 million views and 1 million followers, Washington shares her passion for performance, technology, beauty, and personal growth via the Internet. She founded her own... read full bio
The office for Maziar Bahari has asked that CTI not list them, give out pricing, information or availability. If you are interested in this celebrity only, please contact CTI directly and we can let you know the process needed to confirm a date with them.
Known as an all-round entertainer, M.C. Hammer was never satisfied unless he had the best dancers with him on stage. These magnificent dancers, often referred to as the ""posse"" could be seen sporting Hammer's trademark baggy style pants while displaying some the most elaborate dance routines imaginable. Each time Hammer came on stage, he gave the audience a performance fit... read full bio
Julian McCarthy is a multifaceted, genre-spanning artist who goes by a number of aliases. Julian represents Berlin underground rap and socio-critical music projects under the pseudonym MCNZI. Born and raised in Zehlendorf, the Jamaican-American artist became familiar with Berlin's subcultures early on. Julian's sound veers between minimalist 80s basslines and traplastic beats. As an artist, he is always receptive to fresh... read full bio
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
You should get to know Meg McHugh, a down-to-earth DJ, producer and activist whose rise has been nothing short of tremendous and who has even more in store for the future. Meg cares about more than simply music; she cares about changing the world. She utilizes her platform to raise awareness of significant problems including ADHD awareness, experiencing grief and inclusion. Her combined... read full bio
Meg Whitman joined eBay as President and CEO and led the company to become the world's online marketplace and the number one consumer e-commerce site. Meg's expertise in brand building, combined with her consumer technology experience, helped eBay evolve into a leading company that is reshaping how commerce takes place around the world. Prior to eBay, Meg was General Manager... read full bio
One of the most captivating DJs to come out of Berlin is Meg10. Her musical identity is heavily influenced by her love of Y2K Hip Hop & RnB and her outspoken political views. Meg10 has been causing a stir in Germany for the past five years with her genre-defying sound, which incorporates parts of rap and electronic music, as well... read full bio
As the Kroll Institute's Global Chief Economist, Megan Greene provides advice on how global macroeconomic events and policies may affect the company's and its clients' business services. In addition to teaching at the European University Institute and Schwarzman College (Tsinghua University), she is a Senior Fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. She works at Chatham... read full bio
K. Megan McArthur is an American oceanographer, engineer, astronaut, scientist and explorer who has worked for NASA. McArthur was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and grew up in Northern California. While growing up, McArthur knew she wanted to be an astronaut and went on to earn her B.S. in aerospace engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles before later being... read full bio
Megan Smith has previously been the 3rd Chief Technology Officer of the United States under President Barack Obama. Prior to her job as Chief Technology Officer of the US, Smith was vice president at Google where she led new business development at Google. She was also general manager of Google.org, a vice president at Google[x] and the former CEO of... read full bio
Melanie Mitchell is a Professor of Computer Science at Portland State University and is also a Member of the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute. Mitchell graduated from Brown University with a major in mathematics and she went on to earn her Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Michigan. During her time at the University of Michigan,... read full bio
Melinda Marcus is a noteworthy international speaker, founder of Influence Advisors, and an expert in the Science of Influence. She uses her method, the Marcus Method of Influence, to educate businesses on how to develop their teams. The method is based on body language, psychology, and strategic messaging. Marcus is a persuasion and influence expert, she is able to use... read full bio
Melissa Gonzalez, an award-winning retail strategist, founded MG2 Advisory and is a principal of the international design and architecture business MG2. She advises brands and retailers on how to use innovative strategy and forward-thinking consumer insights from concept to implementation, drawing on her experience as a Wall Street executive and seasoned entrepreneur who has collaborated with some of the fastest-growing... read full bio
Melissa King is a pioneering chef, businesswoman and philanthropist who is happy to be Chinese American and LGBT and who also works as a creative entrepreneur outside of the kitchen. King is the champion of Top Chef All-Stars: Los Angeles on Bravo (Season 17) as well as the fan favorite. King has gone on to serve as a culinary judge on... read full bio
Mellanie revitalizes individual and organizational health and productivity. Through her personal story of battling the #1 killer, heart disease, Mellanie provides a wake-up call that helps audiences create permanent change. Her engaging stories and powerful messages, gleaned from her many years in the corporate trenches and her extensive life experience, equip attendees with tools, techniques, and attitudes to overcome adversity,... read full bio
Melle Brown, one of the most promising producer/DJs to recently break onto the market, continues to offer shimmering house groovers with a style that is uniquely her own, garnering attention ever since the release of her debut EP project, "Blossom." She leads us to realms of sunrise and sunset dancing moments through productions and DJ mixes, fusing neo-soul, tech and deep house. DJ,... read full bio
Meredith Baxter is best known for her roles in two popular television series Family and Family Ties. She has received four Emmy Award nominations, and won the award for her role in Other Mothers, a CBS Special. She was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special for her role in A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick... read full bio
Meredith Fineman is the CEO and founder of FinePoint, which is a leadership and professional development company that helps individuals rise through visibility and voice. She is also an author and host of the podcast, ‘It Never Gets Old.’ Throughout the course of her career, Fineman has trained individuals to use public relations as a positive way to make change... read full bio
Meridith Valiando Rojas who is known for being the co-founder and CEO of DigiTour Media, a producer of live events that features social media talent. Rojas has earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Production and Business from New York University and she went on to begin her career with DigiTour Media. Through her work with the company, she helped to... read full bio
Merkules is a Canadian hip-hop musician from Surrey, British Columbia, who has won awards and sold platinum. Under the moniker "Merk Mikz," he started his career early and rose to fame by rapping over popular rhythms. A rapidly expanding fan base has been enthralled by his incisive language, straightforward tone, and skillful delivery. Merkules, an artist sponsored by Monster Energy, has... read full bio
Merryl Tengesdal, a trailblazing pilot, author and retired colonel, made history as the first and only African American woman to fly a U-2 in the USAF. Tengesdal served for more than 20 years as a Naval Aviator and Air Force Combat Pilot, flying the "Dragon Lady" high-altitude surveillance aircraft while moving all over the world in support of military and combat... read full bio
The office for Meryl Streep has asked that CTI not list them, give out pricing, information or availability. If you are interested in this celebrity only, please contact CTI directly and we can let you know the process needed to confirm a date with them.
Mezerg is a multi-instrumentalist who is one of the most inventive musicians you will likely encounter and a pioneer of modern music technology. With his hands and feet connected to his instrument, he creates electronic music using random objects and rhythms ranging from acid techno to funk. He improvises using keyboards, effects pedals, and the theremin, which has come to... read full bio
Although settled in Edinburgh for the last few of years, Mha Iri (pronounced ‘Marry’) has traveled extensively. After leaving her family to travel the world, she finally arrived in Melbourne, Australia, where she played open to close sets to ever-increasing crowds for five years before becoming a mainstay of the lively underground techno scene. The city is renowned for being... read full bio
Mia St. John, also known as “The Knockout”, is an American-Mexican professional boxer and former World Boxing Council champion in the super welterweight division. Mia has competed in welterweight, light welterweight, lightweight, super featherweight and featherweight divisions over the years. She is an IBA and IFBA lightweight champion and apart from her boxing career she is also a businesswoman, model,... read full bio
Michael A. Choti, MD, MBA, FACS is the Chief of the Handelsman Division of Surgical Oncology and the Jacob C. Handelsman Professor of Abdominal Surgery at the Department of Surgery at Johns Hopkins University. He also has the title of the Jacob C. Handelsman Professor of Abdominal Surgery. He is either the lead investigator or a co-investigator for a number... read full bio
Michael Acton Smith OBE helped create Calm.com, Firebox.com, and Mind Candy. Michael co-founded the online gift retail site Firebox.com in his early twenties. The site sells fun and slightly bizarre gifts, and their breakthrough item was a shot glass chess set. After that item was released, their business exploded, and The Sunday Times listed them and 13th on their... read full bio
Michael Bibi has become a key artist in the renowned scene thanks to his innovative and exciting approach to today's electronic music. Bibi established his own distinctive sound and has since developed into a major player on the world stage. The London-based artist has carved out his own path and is continuing to push boundaries in an ever-evolving movement thanks to... read full bio
Michael Breus, Ph.D., also known as The Sleep Doctor, is a clinical psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Breus has previously earned his B.A. in Psychology from Skidmore College and has gone on to earn his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Georgia.... read full bio
As CEO of Great Place to Work, Michael C. Bush owns one of the top global research and analytics firms in the world, responsible for creating the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces for Diversity, and 100 Best Workplaces for Women lists. With that said, he knows a thing or two about operating a proper company that... read full bio
Cowpland came to Canada in 1964 to work for Bell Northern Research. He received a masters and PhD in engineering at Carleton University and was engineering and design project leader at Bell. He was manager of circuit designs for Microsystems International Limited, when he cofounded Mitel Corp with Terry MATTHEWS. Cowpland was also a major investor in one of the... read full bio
Michael Calfan is a French DJ. He produces a variety of house music; from deep house to light techno, Calfan is experienced in keeping audiences moving. Calfan has performed at stages internationally, drawing crowds from around the world to his performances. His musical talent has led him to create a genre that he calls “soul house,” which touches audience’s hearts... read full bio
Michael Casey is a cryptocurrency expert, advisor at MIT Media Lab, consultant, public speaker, former journalist, and author. An expert on digital currently and financial innovation, Casey educates students and other learners on our new digital society. Casey has written several books covering cryptocurrency and blockchain, including The Age of Cryptocurrency and The Truth Machine: The Blockchain and the Future... read full bio
Michael Chasen is a businessman and entrepreneur from Cheshire, Connecticut. While attending American University, Chasen befriended future co-founder Matthew Pittinsky in his dorms. Blackboard Inc. was founded by the duo in 1999. Chasen became CEO of the company. He became one of the youngest CEO’s of a publicly traded company. Blackboard Inc. is a technology company that developed educational software,... read full bio
Michael A. Choti, MD, MBA, FACS is the Chief of the Handelsman Division of Surgical Oncology and the Jacob C. Handelsman Professor of Abdominal Surgery at the Department of Surgery at Johns Hopkins University. He also has the title of the Jacob C. Handelsman Professor of Abdominal Surgery. He is either the lead investigator or a co-investigator for a number... read full bio
The office for Michael Coates has asked that CTI not list them, give out pricing, information or availability. If you are interested in this celebrity only, please contact CTI directly and we can let you know the process needed to confirm a date with them.
Mike has spent his whole career, which spans 28 years, working to expand the range of options and levels of care available to people who require long-term care. At the moment, he works as a member of the advocacy team with California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR), which is his present place of employment. Mike's prior position was as... read full bio
The need for Michael Daniel's expertise as a policy insider guiding the government's response to the most significant cyber disasters of our time is more than ever in an era of growing cyber dangers and quickly evolving regulatory requirements for enterprises. President Barack Obama's cybersecurity advisor Daniel oversaw the development of the country's cybersecurity strategy and policies. As one of the foremost... read full bio
Micheal Dell is the founder and CEO of one of the world's largest tech infrastructure companies in the world, Dell Technologies. Michael first began building computers in his dorm room that he later sold to classmates. At age 19, Micheal withdrew from his university to focus solely on building Dell Technologies. His dedication to computer development and brilliant innovation has... read full bio
Michael Devine is an actor who is best known for playing James ‘Tech’ Padgett in the television series “Limitless,” and Detective Paul O’Rourke in the HBO television mini-series “The Undoing.” Devine was born in Queens, New York, and raised in New Jersey. His father was a special agent in the DEA, which has led Devine to have several roles as... read full bio
The office for Michael Duke has asked that CTI not list them, give out pricing, information or availability. If you are interested in this celebrity only, please contact CTI directly and we can let you know the process needed to confirm a date with them.
Michael Durst is a scientist and entrepreneur who is known for previously working as a strategy consultant for Siemens Business Services. During his work with Siemens, Durst worked on conducting digitization projects and also worked on IT strategy, enterprise architecture and e-commerce. He also worked on projects for the automotive industry, insurance companies, banks, utility companies and machine manufacturing. After... read full bio
Michael Fertik is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Reputation.com in addition to being the Managing Director and Founder of Heroic Ventures. Among other companies, he founded and served as CEO of b4.ai, WaveShift, and Sightglass Vision. One of the top venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, Heroic Ventures focuses nearly entirely on first-money and formation investments. The... read full bio
Michael Fishman is an American actor, writer, producer and director who is best known for playing D.J. Conner on the television series “Roseanne” as well as it’s spin-off “The Conners”. Fishman was born in Los Angeles, California, and he started his acting career after meeting Roseanne Barr. She fought for Fishman to play D.J. and while growing up on the... read full bio
Mike Freedman is a negotiating skills expert, consultant, and speaker who is based out of Istanbul. Through his work as a negotiating expert, Freedman shares the skills of how to keep businesses surviving and competing with other businesses in this current competitive environment. Freedman consultant on how to be more confident, productive, how to embrace change, get the most out... read full bio
Michael Green is an architect and green design expert. Green combines architecture and nature in his awe-inspiring constructions. Green incorporates mostly wood into his designs, ensuring his work also reduces carbon emissions and is constructed sustainably. This notable architect has co-authored The Case for Tall Wood Buildings, giving insight into how nature’s designs can be used in modern life. In... read full bio
As CEO of Cengage, Michael Hansen has transformed and grown the company from a print publisher to one of the highest rates digital learning platforms in more than 20 countries around the world.... read full bio
Michael Hugos is the Co-founder of SCM Globe and the CIO at Large and Agility Mentor at Center for Systems Innovation. Hugos earned his B.S. in Urban Planning and Design at the University of Cincinnati and went on to earn his M.B.A. in Finance and Information Systems from the Northwestern University-Kellogg School of Management. Hugos started his career working as... read full bio
Full Focus's creator and chairman is Michael Hyatt. Over the years, he has scaled several businesses, including a $250 million publishing company with over 700 workers and his own leadership development business, which has grown by more than 60% annually for the last four years. Under his direction, Full Focus has been listed as one of the fastest-growing companies in... read full bio
Michael Irwin Jordan is an American scientist who is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley and is a researcher for topics which include machine learning, statistics and AI. Jordan has previously earned his BS magnua cum laude in psychology from Louisiana State Universiy and went on to earn his MS in Mathematics from Arizona State University before going... read full bio
Michael J. Jackson (more known as Mike Jackson) is the Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board at AutoNation. Jackson grew the business as Americas largest automotive retailer. Jackson ensures that AutoNation stays a customer-focused, transparent, and contemporary business model. Before working with AutoNation, Jackson was the President and Chief Executive Officer at Mercedes-Benz USA. Jackson grew his... read full bio
Michael Jackson is the former COO of Skype, and now General Partner at Mangrove Capital Partners. Throughout Europe, Russia and Israel, Michael seeks out investable projects and advises portfolio companies as they grow into significant operations. Overseeing all aspects of Skypes paid services, he led the company into over 150M euro in just three years. Now actively involved in the... read full bio
Michael Kors is an American fashion designer who is best known for his self-titled fashion brand which sells accessories, watches, jewelry, footwear, perfumes, and more. Kors was born in Long Island, New York, and he found his love for fashion at a young age and by the time he was five, Kors had redesigned his mother’s wedding dress for her... read full bio
Dr. Michael Lerner is a cancer expert, author, and environmental health specialist who has helped thousands of people learn how to live with a life-threatening illness. Lerner has been co-founder of Commonweal as well as the Collaborative on Health and the Environment, which is a partnership for people who are interested in or walking in the interface between the environment... read full bio
In the realm of American football, Michael Lombardi is highly regarded for his wealth of managerial and media analysis expertise. Lombardi has made an imprint on the game with a career spanning numerous jobs and honors. His career in football got off to a fantastic start when he worked as UNLV's recruiting coordinator. Later, he entered the field of scouting, working... read full bio
Top Reason To Book Michael: Event needs * Your audience is the midst of a reframe/re-think/reposition/reinvention * You have a theme of innovation, change, or community-building for your event * You have a difficult or complex high-stakes message that needs to be conveyed * You want an interactive experience where people authentically connect with each other * You want a digital native who can talk... read full bio
Michael Margolis is an American business innovation speaker, TEDx speaker, author, storytelling expert, and an advisor to Silicon Valley. Margolis is the CEO and founder of the strategic messaging firm, Storied, which specializes in stories of innovation and disruption. Apart from his work with Storied, Margolis is also known for being an advisor from Silicon Valley as well as Fortune... read full bio
Michael Mignano is a businessman and technology executive who is passionate about creating products that transform the world. Michael co-founded Anchor, the largest podcasting platform in the world, after working as VP of Product at Aviary, where he helped the company's user base grow to over 100M creators before being bought by Adobe for $170M. His work on Anchor turned... read full bio
A high school dropout turned MacArthur ""genius grant"" recipient, Michael Moschen is an art juggler, spawning scores of imitators and an entire methodology of crystal-ball juggling he likes to call Dynamic Manipulation. With a penchant for discipline, choreography, and catching flying balls -- and using props that include flaming torches, hoops, rods, and a ten-foot plastic triangle enclosure within which... read full bio
Michael Murphy is the Founding Principal and Executive Director of MASS Design Group. An architecture and design specialist, Murphy creates projects based on research of how architecture can project beauty and meaning into life. Murphy has presented keynote speeches at events such as TED Talks. MASS Design Group has won awards such as the American Academy of Arts and Letters... read full bio
Michael Nash is best known for his directorial debut film titled Fuel, a film that won The Grand Jury Award at the International Lisbon Film Festival. Nash was born in Chicago, Illinois. He studied acting and writing at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institution in New York before moving to Los Angeles where he has been working in the... read full bio
Michael Nelson is the former IBM Director of Internet Technology and White House IT Advisor, Cloud Computing Expert, and Georgetown Technology Professor. At Georgetown, Nelson has researched and taught courses on “The Future of the Internet” and technology trends, consulting, and speaking on Internet technology and policy. While working at IBM, Nelson helped implement IBM’s Next Generation Internet strategy. He... read full bio
Michael Noel is an Ecosystem Weaver, Platform Business Model expert, and consultant with a passion for blockchain technology and its applications. Since 2011, Michael has been involved in the development of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and Platform Business Models, specifically W3. In 2019, Michael joined the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) where he worked on digital voting systems. Currently, he is a... read full bio
Michael Rogers, a well-known name in the field of technology and innovation, holds the position of Futurist in Residence at The New York Times, where he offers priceless insights into the rapidly changing technological landscape and its effects on society. Rogers has established himself as a sought-after thought leader and speaker on future technologies and their ramifications thanks to his... read full bio
Former VP of Product at Twitter, Michael Sippey is now the CEO and founder of Talkshow, an app that allows people to text in public. With this messaging app, individuals, groups of friends, entertainers, creators, and anyone else can have conversations in public, to be viewed by others in real time or after the fact. Every Talkshow can be shared... read full bio
Michael Slaby is currently the Chief Strategist for Harmony Labs. He earned his B.A. in English Literature and Biochemistry from Brown University and went on to be a New Media Strategist & Production Lead, Deputy Director of New Media, and Chief Technology Officer for Obama for America. Slaby was also Executive Vice President in Digital Global Practice Chair for Edelman... read full bio
Known as "The Motivator" Michael Solomon, is a former NYPD Detective and bestselling author, he is the survivor of a bizarre double murder attempt on his life. During his tenure in the intelligence division, he was assigned to protect the Shah of Iran and Madame Chang of Taiwan. He has personally met four U.S. Presidents. Michael was assigned as... read full bio
The Army Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Army's principal cyber advisor is Michael Sulmeyer. He is in charge of advising the SA and CSA on all cyber-related problems, including readiness, capability and strategy concerns. Dr. Sulmeyer served as the Director of the Rapid Vulnerability Review in the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense prior to his appointment as... read full bio
In the current era, both businesses and consumers seek more innovation. Michael Tchongs thrilling tour of the landscape of now reveals how innovative companies are strategically utilizing trends in food, healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, real estate, retailing, technology and travel. This cross-disciplinary revelation of the leading edge helps spark innovation within organizations of all types. As a professional people watcher and... read full bio
Michael L. Tushman is an American organizational theorist, a management advisor, and a Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. Tushman has previously earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, earned his MS in Organizational Behavior from Cornell University, and his Ph.D. in Organization Studies from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After finishing his studies, Tushman began his... read full bio
Michael Voltaggio is an American chef from Pasadena, California who is most well known for being the winner of the sixth season of Top Chef, a cooking competition reality show on the Bravo network. He competed against his brother Bryan in the show. They both ended in the finale alongside Kevin Gillespie. Judge of Top Chef, Tom Colicchio, stated on... read full bio
Michael Weissman is an entrepreneur, branding and product strategist and co-author of the widely praised book, The Paradox of Excellence: How Great Performance Can Kill Your Business. The book has been featured in publications such as Fast Company, Entrepreneur Magazine, Harvard Business Review, Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News, and Canada’s Globe and Mail. It’s been such a success that it’s... read full bio
Michael Wesch is an associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Kansas State University. He also works on media ecology and the field of digital ethnography, where he studies the effect of new media on human interaction. Wesch graduated summa cum laude from the Kansas State University Anthropology Program and has since been a faculty member after earning his Ph.D. in... read full bio
He is a composer and pianist extraordinaire. He is a bandleader, lecturer, and visiting professor. He is a chart-topping producer; a Grammy, two-time Latin Grammy and Emmy Award winner. He is the recipient of his native country’s highest civilian honors, as well as several academic honorary degrees. Michel Camilo is all of these things and more, wrapped in a human... read full bio
Michele Thornton Ghee is a highly successful businesswoman and strategist who has built a stellar career by earning billions of dollars in income for illustrious organizations including CNN, The History Channel, The Weather Channel, and BET Networks. Ghee has earned various honors and recognitions over her successful career, underscoring her important contributions to the sector. The Woman to Watch and Wonder... read full bio
Michelle Bonadonna is an accomplished sales and account management professional with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare and technology industries. Currently serving as Director of Sales and Account Management at VantageBP, a leading provider of healthcare IT solutions, she has demonstrated a proven track record of driving growth and increasing revenue for the company. Michelle began her career in... read full bio
Michelle served as the former vice president of the Amazon Web Services Machine Learning Solutions Lab, where she provided business strategy advice to Amazon's largest clients on integrating AI. As the founder and CEO of Obsidian Strategies, she now demonstrates to corporate executives how AI is being used in a variety of industries to boost revenue, improve customer experiences, and... read full bio
Michelle Krusiec is a Taiwanese American actress, writer and producer. Krusiec was born in Taiwan and when she was five years old she was adopted by an aunt who had married a European American. Krusiec later went on to study theater at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earned her B.A. and later went on to study at University of... read full bio
Michelle Lee is an executive for Google, has worked as a computer scientist at MITs Artifical Intelligence Lab and HPs Research Lab, and the first female to lead the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Lee studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where she graduated with a B.S. in electrical engineering and an M.S. in electrical engineering and computer science.... read full bio
The National Football League's former CIO and senior vice president was Michelle McKenna-Doyle. Her responsibilities included overseeing the NFL's corporate IT initiatives, shared service delivery, and technology strategy. Michelle left Constellation Energy in Baltimore, Maryland, where she held the position of CIO, to join the NFL. She held the position of President of Vision Interactive Media Group before joining Constellation,... read full bio
YOU -- THE BRAND Determine and Drive How Others See You What do people say about you when you leave the room Is it what you want them to say How you show up in the room, get listened to and are known amongst your colleagues are all critical components of your future success. In this workshop Michelle Tillis Lederman,... read full bio
Late Night with Seth Meyers writer Michelle Wolf is the new writer and star of Now Hiring with Michelle Wolf. Each week she interviews a new applicant for a fictional tech company Sparks. Wolf was an employee on Wall Street when she started taking improv classes. She soon transitioned to standup and, in under four years, she’d gone from an... read full bio
Dr. Michio Kaku is a well-known theoretical physicist and environmental activist who is well-known throughout the world for his ground-breaking physics research. At the Graduate Center of the City University of New York's City College, he holds the Henry Semat Professorship in Theoretical Physics. Dr. Kaku has dedicated his life to realizing Einstein's ideal of combining the four basic forces... read full bio
Mick Ebeling is regarded as a brilliant luminary who made an immeasurable contribution to societal advancement, technology, and creativity. Ebeling's enormous influence as the founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs is built on his unflinching dedication to approaching apparently impossible tasks with unwavering ingenuity. The story of Ebeling exemplifies the idea of overcoming apparently insurmountable obstacles. "Not Impossible: The Art... read full bio
At the age of 36, the Navy selected Mike Abrashoff to become Commander of the USS Benfold, at the time, the most junior commanding officer in the Pacific Fleet. The challenges that faced him on this underperforming naval war ship were staggering: exceptionally low morale, high turnover and unacceptably low performance evaluations. In many ways, the USS Benfold was actually... read full bio
As the Editor-at-Large of TechCrunch, a tech news company, Mike Butcher MBE keeps up with the current trends, fads, and successes in the tech world. Mike also founded TechHub, a site meant to connect communities with startups. An esteemed writer as well, Mike has written for many publications including The Guardian, The Financial Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Times, and... read full bio
Mike Campbell left Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers after more than 20 years as their lead guitarist, starting a side band called the Dirty Knobs. He waited nearly another 20 years before recording and distributing their music. The Dirty Knobs' debut album, Wreckless Abandon, has rowdy rock & roll with a ragged but correct feel. Campbell and his bandmates started... read full bio
The co-founder and co-CEO of Atlassian, a provider of collaboration tools that aid teams in planning, debating and completing shared work is Mike Cannon-Brookes. The collaboration tools from Atlassian are used by more than 160,000 major and small organizations worldwide, including businesses like Spotify, NASA, Mercy Ships, Sotheby's and Visa. Mike is a board member of Zoox and a technology investor outside of Atlassian,... read full bio
Mike deGruy has been filming in and on the ocean for three decades. Hes almost as famous for his speaking and storytelling as he is for his glorious, intimate visions of the sea and the creatures that live in it. For the last several years, in addition to filmmaking, Mike deGruy has become a speaker, master of ceremonies and interviewer/moderator... read full bio
This American businessman became the fourth CEO of Wal-Mart, one of the worlds largest public corporations. Mike Duke was president and CEO of the retail store from 2009 to 2014. As CEO, Mike was able to lead a very strong management team to help ensure the companys mission statement to all its customers. He joined the corporation in 1995 and... read full bio
Mike Harris is co-founder and Executive Chairman of online identity experts Garlik, who develop software and services to help control and protect your personal information and identity online. Mike has created three major consumer businesses: Egg plc, the UK's first online bank; Firstdirect, the world's first telephone banking operation; and Mercury Communications, the UK's second largest telecommunications operator. He turned... read full bio
Mike Hoefflinger is best known for having worked as the Director of Global Business Marketing for Facebook for seven years. He has since turned his experience with Facebook to write his first book, “Becoming Facebook,” which earned him a silver medal from the Axiom Business Book Awards, won him a Beverly Hills Book Award for Business, and peaked at number... read full bio
Mike Krieger is a Brazilian-American entrepreneur and software engineer who is best known for being the co-founder of Instagram alongside Kevin Systrom. During his time with Instagram, Krieger worked as the CTO and during his time serving as the CTO, Krieger was successful in gaining Instagram from a few million active users, to over 1 billion monthly active users. Krieger... read full bio
Mike Leach is a college football coach. Leach is currently the head coach for Washington State but has worked with other colleges such as Texas Tech and Cal Poly as an offensive coordinator, offensive line, and quarterback coach. He has won several awards including the Pac-12 Coach of the Year award, the Woody Hayes Trophy and the George Munger Award.... read full bio
Mike Massimino is an American professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University and is a former NASA astronaut who was also previously the senior advisor for space programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Massimino was born in Oceanside, New York, and he earned his B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University before going on to earn his... read full bio
Former record label co-founder Mike Muse is a political, pop culture and change agent expert. Mike uses his platform to affect social change by fusing politics and popular culture. He co-founded LawChamps as an industrial engineer who later became a media and tech entrepreneur. Mike is the host of The Mike Muse Show on SiriusXM, co-host of Sway in the Morning and... read full bio
The Art of Readiness: Creatively Saying Yes To Success Things will always change. How can you be ready, ready for those moments when life presents a challenge, a question, or an opportunity...and your answer could change your life forever The answer is by developing a more creative approach to life. In The Art of Readiness, Mike offers fascinating true examples of... read full bio
Michael Sorrentino, also known as “The Situation”, is an American television personality most famous for his role on the Jersey Shore. He has made guest appearances on The Howard Stern Show, The Tonight Show, Conan, The Jay Leno Show, Lopez Tonight, and many more. He was a contestant on season 11 of Dancing with the Stars with partner Karina Smirnoff.... read full bio
Mike Tompkins is a pop singer and YouTuber who mostly sings cover songs acapella who has gone on to make various television appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and the Today Show. Originally hailing from Edmonton, Alberta, he went on to graduate from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology, where he graduated, with honors and two awards, with a... read full bio
As the company's founder and CEO, Mike Walsh consults some of the largest brands and organizations in the world on emerging technologies, markets with rapid growth, and consumer behavior. Tomorrow is a premier consumer innovation research lab. He writes the best-selling book FUTURETAINMENT, which examines the relationship between new technology and consumer behavior, and is in demand as a keynote... read full bio
Mike White is an American college basketball coach and former basketball player. He is currently the head coach of the Florida Gators men’s basketball team at the University of Florida. White attended the University of Mississippi on a basketball scholarship and played for Ole Miss for four years. From there, he went on to continue playing basketball professionally for New... read full bio
EXPERT Mike has spent 30,000 hours helping leaders tackle tough, high-stakes problems. He is an author, top blogger, and former IBM Global Services eVisionary. With highest-available certifications as a consultant, customer experience professional, and speaking professional, Mike is literally in the top 1% of speakers, designers, and consultants worldwide. STYLE Mike is inspiring, thought-provoking, quick/creative on his feet, easy to... read full bio
Mikey Cohen is best known for being an architect and principal engineer for the Netflix Edge Platform, which is part of the Netflix streaming application. Through the edge platform, Cohen worked to help create a support system that takes over 10 billion request per day and serves over 50 million customers all over the world. Prior to his work with... read full bio
Mikkel Svane, the CEO of Zendesk, has been named among the top tech speakers in the world. He founded Zendesk with Morten Primdahl and Alexander Aghassipour with the goal of providing an enhanced customer service experience for everyone and developing software that people love to use. Now, he leads Zendesks global operations and business strategy with those same goals in... read full bio
Mikko Hypponen is the Chief Research Officer for F-Secure. Hypponen has assisted law enforcement in the United States, Europe and Asia on cybercrime cases and advises governments on cyber crime. His team has been responsible for taking down the Sobig.F botnet. Hypponen has keynoted or spoken at various conferences around the world, including, Black Hat, DEF CON, DLD, Hack In... read full bio
Miku Jha is the founder and CEO of an agriculture technology start up company, AgShift. With the environment on her mind, Jha incorporates technology solutions and strategies to impact businesses and create beautiful products. Her role at Ariodata as founding engineer later led to its acquisition by Xyratex Incorporated. She was then a chief solution architect, senior executive, and program... read full bio
