A Very Twisted view of our Pop Culture World. We live in a pop culture world, a world filled with our favorite films, music, monsters and myths. It's a world of rock stars and scientists who rocked the world. It's a world of founding fathers, fiction, fast food, fairy tales and fantasy. A world of sit-coms, superheroes, sleuths, sci-fi, surrealists, and... read full bio
Leighton Langan is a Content Marketing and Campaign Manager currently working for Snappy Kraken in Ormond Beach, Florida. With experience spanning three companies and three jobs, Leighton has demonstrated an ability to adapt to new roles and environments. While their average tenure at a company is one year and six months, Leighton has been with Snappy Kraken for 151 days... read full bio
Leikeli47 is an anonymous female rapper from Brooklyn, who is always seen sporting her signature ski mask. Starting out with little money and limited technology creating her track “C&C”, she didn’t use any stock instruments, instead utilizing a wall, her keys, and her mic stand, even creating her own 808. Her newest YouTube upload, “Money”, has racked up over 800,000... read full bio
Leila Janah founded the nonprofit, Samasource that connects people living in poverty with small, computer-based tasks that help build skills and generate life-changing income. The organization has moved over 14,000 people out of poverty in nine different countries. They have secured over $5M in contracts with over 75 firms such as Wal-Mart, eBay, and LinkedIn. With the help of funding... read full bio
Leilani Munter had gained the attention of the racing world when she finished 4th at Texas Motor Speedway -the highest finish for a female driver in the history of the racetrack. By 2006 she had raced her way from the short tracks of Southern California all the way to the mecca of NASCAR racing - the high banks of iconic... read full bio
Leland R. Kaiser, Ph.D., is a dynamic motivational speaker known for his ability to change the way organizations think. A recognized futurist and acknowledged authority on the changing American healthcare system, Leland Kaiser is an organizational consultant to many healthcare organizations and U.S. hospitals. Dr. Kaiser holds an appointment as associate professor in the graduate program in health administration at... read full bio
Leland Melvin is an American engineer and a former NASA astronaut. He studied at the University of Richmond on a football scholarship and graduated with a Bachelors in Chemistry. From there, he went on to earn his M.S. degree in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Virginia. Melvin started his career with NASA in the Nondestructive Evaluation Sciences Branch.... read full bio
Leo Hilse was a German-born artist, known for his contemporary abstract paintings and mixed media works. He was born in 1953 in Berlin, Germany, and grew up in a creative family where his passion for art was nurtured from an early age. His parents, both artists, provided him with the support and guidance he needed to develop his own artistic... read full bio
Leonard Brody is an exclusive keynote speaker, who covers entrepreneur and venture capitalistic aspects. Leonard co-found NowPublic.com, a platform for citizen journalism, and was CEO. TIME Magazine named the company one of the top 50 websites in the world, and was later acquired by Anschutz Corporation. Brody has been the President of the Clarity Digital Group which is responsible for... read full bio
Leonardo Nam is an actor. Nam grew up in Australia where he attended Sydney Technical High School and the University of New South Wales. After deciding to leave Sydney to pursue acting at the age of 19, Nam worked hard to find success. He studied with acting teachers at the HB Studio like Austin Pendleton and William Carden. Nam eventually... read full bio
Lera Boroditsky is a cognitive researcher and professor. She currently works at UCSD and is the Editor in Chief of Frontiers in Cultural Psychology. Prior to her recent roles, Boroditsky was a professor at MIT and Stanford. Boroditsky’s innovative research answers questions about the mind, world, and language. She has won several awards for her work, including the NSF Career... read full bio
The French Twins, Tony and Jordan, are illusion experts who combine magic and technology to produce amazing performances all over the world. With digital illusions and holograms, they bring contemporary, interactive magic to any event—be it a corporate gathering in the US, a luxury party in Dubai, or an assembly in Paris. Make sure your guests have an unforgettable futuristic... read full bio
Les Snead, the general manager of the Los Angeles Rams, has gained notoriety for his calculated, bold decisions that have strengthened the roster's depth and produced a formidable core group of players. Snead was the director of player personnel for the Atlanta Falcons for 13 seasons before coming to the Rams. Over the course of his 20-year career, he has... read full bio
Silicon Valley tech CEO Lew Cirne is currently the long-standing Founder of New Relic, a software analytics company. Known as the Coding CEO, Cirne was an innovator of application performance management (APM) software technology as the founder and CEO of Wily Technology. As a forerunner in the development of APM, Cirne holds nineteen patents in this field. Cirne was a... read full bio
Lex Sokolin, a well-known futurist and businessman, is actively influencing the direction of financial services. Lex is actively involved in developing the infrastructure and applications required for a decentralized future in her role as Head Economist and Global Fintech Co-Head at ConsenSys, a prominent blockchain technology startup. His areas of expertise include public and private blockchains, digital assets, protocol crypto-economics,... read full bio
Lidewij (Li) Edelkoort is a very successful businesswoman and a well-known trend forecaster in the world. Due to her notoriety, she has worked with well over a thousand global companies, such as Nissan, Philips Electronics, L'Oreal, Estee Lauder, Lancome, Roche Pharmaceuticals and Wella. Trend setters and followers in many sectors throughout the world anxiously anticipate Edelkoort events. Her multidisciplinary show "Armour: The... read full bio
Lil Mariko, a rising screamo star, creates intense meme music. In order to create the "stupidest song ever," she worked with musician/producer Full Tac. The result was the smash hit "Where's My Juul," which was quickly followed by a self-titled EP with the hits "Shiny" and "Don't Touch." Lil Mariko has gained success among the Gen Z/Tik-Tok audience by fusing... read full bio
A global act is being redefined by Lil Bubblegum. Driven by a cult-like fandom spanning continents, the internet-raised underground musician, who is from West Auckland, is New Zealand's biggest streaming rapper with over 338 million Spotify streams and 205 million YouTube views. The astounding popularity of Lil Bubblegum has defied every music business norm. Lil Bubblegum led the "aesthetic rap" movement,... read full bio
Lily Ki, who goes by the moniker LilyPichu, is a YouTuber, voice actress, animator, and musician who is a member of the online social entertainment group of fellow YouTubers called OfflineTV (which also features her boyfriend, comedy tech YouTuber and streamer Michael Reeves). LilyPichu is a very successful entertainer, having won a Streamer Award, is one of the most watched... read full bio
Linda Bernardi has a renowned career that has continually pushed the limits of what is possible in the digital landscape. She is a vibrant and successful visionary in the fields of technology and innovation. As a Senior Advisor for McKinsey & Company Worldwide, Linda offers her unrivaled knowledge and perceptions to help firms on a worldwide scale move toward technology... read full bio
Linda Liukas is a Finnish children’s book author and illustrator who is best known for her coding book for children, “Hello Ruby.” Liukas found her love for creating as a teenager when she began creating websites. She went on to create a webpage on Al Gore where she talked on how she admired all of his values in hopes to... read full bio
Linda Roszak Burton is passionate about working with individuals and diverse teams to resolve problems, forge consensus, and promote a culture of cooperation and accountability. She is a leadership and team coach. The Johns Hopkins Hospital, the University of Maryland Medical System, The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Specialty outpatient services, and The Senior Living Industry are a few... read full bio
Lindsay Tjepkema formerly worked as a marketing executive for a worldwide martech SaaS firm. She, like many Casted customers, was in charge of the brand's content marketing activities. Her aim was to assist the company expand by unifying the brand around a consistent message, humanizing it with a unified voice and highlighting the opinions of consumers, partners, industry experts and internal thought leaders. What... read full bio
The creator and CEO of Black Sun Labs, Lindsey McInerney, is a visionary leader who is passionate about the metaverse's development and the game-changing potential of cryptocurrency, blockchain, NFTs, and XR. Working directly with executives and teams, Lindsey uses her knowledge of web3 and metaverse education and strategy to shape the future. As a well-known thought leader in the industry, Lindsey... read full bio
Lindy Elkins-Tanton is a National Academy of Sciences member, a world-renowned planetary scientist, and an educator. She is the Vice President for the Interplanetary Initiative at Arizona State University, one of the leading Earth and planetary science research institutions in the US, the Principal Investigator of NASA's Psyche project, and a co-founder of the educational startup Beagle Learning. In addition, she... read full bio
Producer, engineer and DJ Nick Moore is Linkwood. His most well-known works are the critically lauded albums "Miles Away," "Piece of Mind," and the magnificent "Expressions" that he released on Firecracker Records. Ten years after its first release, on Prime Numbers, he put out his debut album, "System," which was recently remastered and repressed on Linkwood's "Night Theatre" label. He characterizes... read full bio
Dr. Lior Zoref is a keynote speaker, researcher, author, and advisor who is known for his best-selling book, ‘Mindsharing – The Art of Crowdsourcing Everything.’ His book has gone on to be translated into several different languages and has also been featured in Inc. Magazine as one of the best books for entrepreneur leaders. Zoref has previously earned his B.A.... read full bio
Since 2004, Lip-Bu Tan has been a member of the board of directors at Cadence Design Systems, Inc., where he currently serves as president and CEO. Currently, Lip-Bu is a member of the boards of directors for Ambarella, SINA, and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation. In addition to that, he established and serves as chairman of Walden International, a prominent venture... read full bio
In the field of innovation, Lisa Bodell is a trailblazing visionary leader. She has reshaped how businesses approach innovation and change as the founder and CEO of FutureThink. Lisa is a driving force behind some of the most innovative corporate efforts because of her natural ability to simplify complexity and spark revolutionary thought. Lisa Bodell has devoted her professional life to... read full bio
Lisa Copeland is and award-winning sales strategist, best-selling author and named among the Top 100 Women in the Automotive Industry by Automotive News. An innovator in the automotive industry, she led the first FIAT retailer to break the NAFTA sales record by selling more than 100 new FIAT 500s in one month. Lisa was named to the Board of Directors... read full bio
Lisa Genova is an American author and neuroscientist who is best known for her debut novel, ‘Still Alice,’ which was about a Harvard University professor who suffers from early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Since it’s release through Simon & Schuster, the book has gone on to translated into 37 languages and has been adapted into a film of the same name,... read full bio
Lisa Kay Solomon creates spaces, activities, and educational programs that support people in embracing complexity, growing as individuals, and fostering community. Her art combines possibility with creativity, fostering the ability to see the big picture even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. As a Designer in Residence at Stanford University, Lisa focuses on bridging the fields of design thinking and... read full bio
The very definition of a creative entrepreneur is Lisa Nicole Bell. She is a driven, award-winning media personality who works at the nexus of media and technology. She is also an entrepreneur, producer, writer, and media personality. Lisa is a talented content developer and storyteller who works well in front of and behind the camera. As the founder and CEO... read full bio
Lisa Randall is a notable theoretical physicist from the United States who has made significant contributions to particle physics and cosmology. She was raised in Queens, New York City, and began an exceptional academic career, graduating from Harvard University with an AB in physics and a Ph.D. in theoretical particle physics. Randall currently serves as the physics department's Frank B.... read full bio
Lisa Sanders, M.D. is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Yale University School of Medicine and a clinician educator in Yale's Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency program. Dr. Sanders writes the popular ''Diagnosis'' column, which appears monthly in The New York Times Magazine. Her column was the inspiration for the acclaimed Fox television show ''House M.D.,'' and she served as... read full bio
Lisa Su is a Taiwanese-born American businesswomen and electrical engineer who is currently the CEO and President of Advanced Micro Devices. Su has previously worked at tech companies such as IBM, Texas Instruments, and Freescale Semiconductor where she worked in engineering and management positions. She also serves on the boards for companies which include Analog Devices and Global Semiconductor Alliance... read full bio
As the Founder and President of POPSUGAR, a global media and technology company, Lisa Sugar built the #1 lifestyle brand for young women. Recently, POPSUGAR has launched their first makeup line, Beauty by POPSUGAR. She penned the book Power Your Happy, which details what she’s learned on her journey through building the company, which now sees a monthly audience of... read full bio
The Wiseman Group, a renowned research and development company tucked away in the heart of Silicon Valley, is run by Liz Wiseman, who serves as its president. She has conducted extensive research in this area, which is the focus of her significant work on collective intelligence and leadership. This interest in leadership transcends the boundaries of academic study as Wiseman... read full bio
Loic Le Meur is the founder and CEO of Seesmic, a software company that makes one of the most popular Twitter and Facebook social software applications. Seesmic helps you share and receive all your feedback from up to 50 social networks and is available everywhere you are on the web, desktop and mobile platforms. Loic also founded and hosts the... read full bio
Sam Battle goes by the moniker Look Mum No Computer and is an Englishman from Kent. LMNC originally began as the title of a ZINE about his inescapably dubious artistic side, but it swiftly evolved into something quite else when he decided to get out the video camera. Sam has played music his entire life, most recently with the band ZIBRA.... read full bio
Chef, Restauranteur, TV Host, Cookbook Author and Face of Taco Bell’s “Cantina Bell” Menu, Lorena has become well known for fusing the Latin flavors she grew up with in Venezuela with healthier ingredients and techniques. She has guest starred on both Top Chef All-Star and The Biggest Loser, and is one of the best know Latin chefs in America.... 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
Lou is a well-known author, expert, host and lecturer who specializes on Disney World. He is the host and producer of WDWRadio.com, creator of the Disney World Trivia Books and author/narrator of the Audio Tours of Walt Disney World (awarded Best Travel Podcast). The Dream Team Project, which brings children with terminal illnesses to Disney World, was founded by him. Lou is... read full bio
Lou Phelps is a well-known figure in the Montreal arts community and one of the country's top producers of club-rap bangers. Lou began composing music with KAYTRANADA, creating the future-rap group The Celestics and putting out their self-titled debut album. By recording Supreme Laziness and curating Cause I Wanna, an 80-minute DJ mix that included songs from cutting-edge electronic artists like... read full bio
Louis Prince is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Brooklyn, New York. He gained recognition for his debut album "Thirteen," which was released in 2020 and received critical acclaim for its emotional lyrics and dreamy synth-pop sound. Prince's interest in music started at an early age, playing piano and guitar throughout his youth. He studied music composition and technology at the... read full bio
Louis Vasquez is an American former professional football guard who has played in the NFL. Vasquez was born in Corsicana, Texas, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at Texas Tech University. During his college career, Vasquez was an All-Big 12 honorable mention, a All-Big 12 second-team selection, a Rivals.com... read full bio
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While some DJs are known for their excellent taste, others have an impact on it. It's common to chase popularity, particularly in a time when people are obsessed with "the DJ," but a select group of genuine tastemakers speak with their international colleagues who dig crates, subtly influencing your favorite DJ. One such DJ is Andrew Hogge, better known as... read full bio
Lowkey, a powerful and electric rapper from the UK, is a towering figure in the scene who revives the long legacy of conscious hip-hop advocacy for the generation affected by the war on terrorism. Lowkey has a devoted and expanding following of fans and continues to break new ground and incite new hysteria with its politically charged lyrics and clever... read full bio
RJ Glasgow, a native of Philadelphia, made his name as LSDXOXO in New York City as a member of the GHE20GOTH1K collective. His DJ sets and creations swiftly gained him recognition across a variety of scenes throughout the world by balancing uncompromising underground instincts with the urge and joy of the dancefloor. His dance credentials have always been extensive and... read full bio
Luc Julia is an author, innovator, and speaker who is best known for being the co-creator of the Apple Voice Assistant, SIRI. Julia is also known for helping to create, build, and launch several different computer products and Internet and phone applications. He has previously earned his B.S. and M.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Universite Pierre et Marie... read full bio
Lucille Croft is an Australian artist who is taking the music industry by storm. Her name is synonymous with innovation, passion and ambition. Croft is not just a DJ, but a "Gamechanger" with a "Dark Arts" style that has set her apart from others in the industry. Her music is an electrifying blend of techno, bass, and trap, drawing inspiration... read full bio
Lucrecia Dalt is an experimental musician originally from Colombia who is based in Berlin at the moment. Her initial albums were based in electronic dance music; however, as time has progressed, her work has developed into something that is more explicitly abstract and experimental. Dalt was born in the year 1980 in the city of Pereira, Colombia. Before opting to... read full bio
Luigi Madonna is an Italian DJ and producer who has been playing in clubs since the early age of 14. His techno sound has been influenced by the likes of Rino Cerrone, Chris Liebing, Adam Beyer, Jeff Mills, Dave Clarke, and Richie Hawtin. Luigi sets himself apart from the crowd by using experimental and unpredictable sounds. It’s his unique approach... read full bio
Luis Angel-Lalanne is currently the Vice President in Customer Listening at American Express. He has had several roles over his nearly 20 years working for American Express which include, Manager of Credit Risk Management, Director of Assistant to Chief Credit Officer, Director of Small Business Risk Management, and Vice President of World Service Compliance Testing and Customer Communication Management. Prior... 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
Luis Maria Huete is the Professor of Production, Technology and Operations Management at IESE Business School, University of Navarra. Huete has previously earned his MBA from IESE Business School and went on to earn his Doctor of Business Administration from Boston University and his Juris Doctorate from Universidad de Murcia. Huete has been working as a professor at IESE Business... read full bio
While almost impossible to describe, Luma embodies a break through in family performance art similar to those of Imago, Mummenschanz and Michael Moschen. Using new light technologies and various performance art disciplines, Luma transforms a darkened theater into spatial canvas, where three-dimensional illuminated objects and chaotic characters paint surreal worlds of colorful motion. In a whimsical three-part suite, Luma depicts... read full bio
Lupa is a rising techno artist who is shaking things up in the genre with her innovative soundscapes and high-energy beats. Originally from the Bay Area and now residing in Arizona, Lupa discovered her passion for underground music while studying abroad in London. It was here that she decided to take her DJing and producing skills to the next level. In... read full bio
Jake Luppen's solo debut as Lupin is all sharp edges, a shattered self-portrait stitched together through left-of-center, funk-leaning maximalism, spread throughout eight songs of twisted, expansive pop. Luppen learned who he could be and was always going to be as an artist and simply as a person during the record-making process, which served as a vehicle for his self-discovery and journey... read full bio
Luttrell is a DJ who has gained support from BBC Radio 1 and has performed at Burning Man. He has remixed music from artists such as What So Not, Tycho, and Moby and has gained support from artists such as Pete Tong, Lane 8, Kolsch and Joris Voorn. While growing up, Luttrell was influenced by rock bands such as Nirvana... read full bio
Text analytics and social media are two areas of expertise that Lutz Finger focuses on in his role as director of data science at LinkedIn. He is a co-author of the book "Ask, Measure, Learn: Using Social Media Analytics to Understand and Influence Customer Behavior," which focuses on using social media analytics to understand and influence customer behavior. Lutz is... read full bio
Luvvie Ajayi is the brains behind the popular blog Awesomely Luvvie. She talks about pop culture, TV, movies, technology and a long list of other topics. She used this blog to write her first book, I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual, which hit the New York Times bestsellers list immediately. Ajayi describes the book as the “good, yet snarky, angel... read full bio
Luzine specializes in hip hop and contemporary hip hop as a musician. Her unique style is a blend of modern production techniques and vintage Hip Hop elements, creating a sound that is both timeless and fresh. Luzine's music is distinguished by her ability to fuse intricate rhythms and melodies with profound lyrics that explore the complexities of relationships and existence. Luzine... read full bio
Lyke is an Italian musician who has made a name for himself through his incredible collaborations and his unique sound. He first gained attention with his collaboration with Mathame, and has continued to impress with his first solo single, "AROSE," and his debut EP, "Stay With Me." Lyke is a talented musician who is known for his versatility and his ability... read full bio
An independent pop artist named Lykke Li soon achieved fame on a global scale. The Swedish singer-distinctive songwriter's style combines elements of alternative, indie pop, and techno music. In the early 2000s, her music attracted the attention of foreign bloggers right away. Lykke Li's EP, "Little Bit," was finally made available through her own record company. The album's title single... read full bio
Dr. Lyle Ungar assists businesses in comprehending how machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and computer automation are transforming their markets and our way of life. He specializes in using machine learning and text mining techniques to extract important information from big volumes of text by merging two distinct fields of study — computer and information science with psychology and neuroscience. Dr.... read full bio
Purple Stripe Productions' creator, Lynette, also serves as Mingl Marketing's interim head of marketing technologies. She collaborates with brand agencies, internal staff members, and career-minded professionals to develop and successfully implement strategic and tactical initiatives to increase visibility, draw talent, expand the clientele, and attract new clients via the social web. She has more than 1.5 million Google+ followers... read full bio
Following his graduation from Guilford College, where he was selected an All American and helped his team win the NAIA Championship, M.L. Carr began his illustrious career as a professional basketball player. Following graduation, he was selected in the first round by the National Basketball Association's Kansas City Kings and the American Basketball Association's Kentucky Colonels. He joined the Israel... read full bio
M. Nadia Vincent is an MIT certified digital transformation, innovation and AI executive advisor, is a top 10 global digital transformation thought leader by Thinkers360, an author, speaker, board member and CEO of Digital Transformation Leaders. Vincent has previously earned her AAS from Mt. Hood Community College and has earned his MBA in Global IT and Telecom Management from United... read full bio
M. Quentin Williams is a sports and entertainment legal expert, business advisor and crisis management consultant, attorney, author, prolific international speaker, former FBI agent, and a former federal prosecutor who held positions with the NFL and the NBA. Williams has over 30 years of business expertise, and 25 of legal expertise, which makes him a trusted and respected name. He... read full bio
M. Sanjayan is the lead scientist for The Nature Conservancy & was recently named Science and Environmental Contributor to CBS News. On-air, Sanjayan provides insight into a broad range of scientific and environmental topics across multiple platforms including contributing to CBS News broadcasts, CBS This Morning and CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley. As lead scientist at The Nature Conservancy,... read full bio
Eric Estornel is a Cuban-American DJ and producer who has released music under the stage names Maceo Plex and Maetrik. His productions are known for their diversity. Eric specializes in house and techno but he also uses elements of tech house, deep house, and progressive house. He was a longtime resident of Ibizas top clubs including Space and Amnesia. He... read full bio
Maci Peterson is the co-founder and CEO of On Second Thought, a mobile messaging app whose patented technology lets users take back text messages before they reach the other person’s phone. Maci has been named among Inc Magazine’s “30 Under 30 List” and Washington Business Journal’s “40 Under 40 List”. She has also been recognized as a rising leader in... read full bio
The innovative techno-rave sound that Dutch DJ and producer Maddix creates is renowned for its big room and trance elements. After releasing his iconic song "Ecstasy," which marked the beginning of his new core sound, he consistently brought acid revival and hard-hitting techno kicks to the EDM scene, gradually transforming his sound even more into trance and techno. Above all, Maddix... read full bio
Aptitude Research's creator and lead analyst is Madeline Laurano. Madeline has been concentrating on the HCM sector, with an emphasis on talent acquisition and employee experience, for more than 18 years. Her work aids businesses in validating and revising their strategy and in comprehending the part technology may play in generating profitable results. She has seen how HCM has evolved from... read full bio
Magda is a well-known international DJ and music producer who rose to prominence mostly as a result of her publications in the minimal techno genre. Magda was born in Zywiec, Poland, and she and her family relocated to the US in 1986 when she was eleven years old. She gave in to the allure of DJing while she was a... read full bio
A well-known influencer and cybersecurity specialist is Dr. Magda Lilia Chelly. She is renowned for her work as a cybersecurity counselor and her dedication to spreading awareness about the significance of cybersecurity in the modern digital era. She has a wealth of expertise in the industry. Chelly has a Ph.D. in Telecommunication Engineering and has worked hard to advance female equality... read full bio
Mahmut Orhan made a significant impression on the global electronic music scene with his tracks "Feel," "Six Days," and "Game of Thrones Remix." Orhan has participated in a number of the top electronic music festivals worldwide, including Untold, Sea Dance, Extrema Outdoor, and Exit Festival. His current style is defined as a crossover of house and melodic techno components. This year, Mahmut... read full bio
Majid Zafer, a passionate advocate for sustainability and social justice, was born in India and moved to the United States at an early age. Growing up, he developed a burning desire to create a more equitable future for all. This drive led him to explore opportunities within the blockchain industry, where he saw potential for significant positive change. With over 15... read full bio
Majora Carter is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, a MacArthur Fellow, an urban redevelopment strategy consultant, and an actual estate developer. Many policies, programs, and employment training and placement systems related to economic development, technology inclusion, and green infrastructure have been developed under her direction. She also teaches at the Keller Center at Princeton University. Carter reduces Brain Drain in low-status... read full bio
Mackenzie Johnson, better known by his stage name Makj, is a rising star in the world of electronic dance music. The American DJ and electro house music producer was born in San Luis Obispo, California, in 1990. Despite starting out as a professional race car driver, Makj discovered a passion for music at a young age and began DJing with... read full bio
Maksim Dark is a young, gifted musician who exclusively plays his own music live. Although he may be unknown to some, Russian producer Maksim Dark has already made an impression on Dubfire and Richie Hawtin with his bold, funky techno style. He recently gave us an early peek at the ACIDSTAGE Ep with his Boiler Room set, and he recently... read full bio
Mal Warwick has distinguished himself through his contributions to the nonprofit sector as one of the worlds leading authors, consultants, and speakers on direct response marketing and fundraising for nonprofit organizations and as an advocate for socially and environmentally responsible policies and practices in the private sector. Mal Warwick is the author of Fundraising When Money is Tight: A Strategic... read full bio
Man or Astro-man Is an American surf rock band that was formed in Auburn, Alabama, and consists of members Brian “Birdstuff” Teasley, Brian “Star Crunch” Causey, and Robert “Coco the Electronic Monkey Wizard” del Bueno. After the formation of Man or Astro-man The group went on to release “Possession by Remote Control” and the following year released their debut album,... read full bio
Mandana Dayani was most recently President of Archewell, the production, audio, and charitable firm established by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. She is also the creator and co-founder of I am a voter., a nationwide, nonpartisan voting organization. Mandana gathered twenty ladies around a table to introduce I Am a Voter as soon as she saw... read full bio
Manuel Sanroma has been the Chief Information Officer for Barcelona City Council and has been in charge of the smart cities and innovation programs for the city of Barcelona. Sanroma has earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Barcelona and went on to do research in both Spain, and the United States. He also earned his bachelor’s in... read full bio
Manish Khatta is a highly skilled quant with a passion for creating and refining technical trading strategies. Throughout his entire career, he has focused on the development of complex mathematical models to enhance the profitability of trading systems. Manish's journey in the trading world began at Potomac, where he has been a lifelong employee. He programmed the initial work behind Potomac's... read full bio
In the fields of technology and artificial intelligence, Manoj Saxena is well-known. He leads the charge in making sure that artificial intelligence systems are implemented responsibly and securely as the Chairman of the Trustwise AI safety company. Saxena has a proven track record and a wealth of knowledge in the field, and she has held key positions in some of... read full bio
Manoush Zomorodi is an author, podcast host, and examiner of the human condition. As the host and managing editor of Note to Self, a WNYC Studios podcast, Zomorodi helps audiences understand the changes occurring in our modern world. This podcast has been named the Best Tech Podcast by the Academy of Podcasters. Zomorodi has published a book titled Bored and... read full bio
Mansur Brown is a multi-disciplinary artist, curator, and guitarist with classical training whose music skillfully combines technical mastery with subtle emotional expressions. He truly is the epitome of a prodigy. Mansur, who was raised in the South London suburb of Brixton, uses a unique compositional style that combines his intricate, flamenco-influenced guitar playing with his own original production work, which... read full bio
Manuel De La Mare gently walks the line between mainstream and respectable underground with a sound that veers halfway around house and techno. The success of his own record company, which he co-owns with Luigi Rocca, is evidence of his astute musical intuition. Major DJs like Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin and Pete Tong have all singled out 303lovers as a reliable source of... read full bio
A designer and innovator, Manuel Lima is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and has been nominated by Creativity magazine as “one of the 50 most creative and influential minds”. Lima is the founder of VisualComplexity.com, Design Lead of Codecademy, and a regular teacher of data visualization at Parsons School of Design. Lima wrote Visual Complexity: Mappings patterns... read full bio
Manufactured Superstars is an electronic music duo. The duo began their music career remixing songs by artists like Calvin Harris, David Guetta, and Katy Perry. Their first hit, “Take Me Over feat. Scarlett Quinn,” was listed on the Top 3 Singles list for SiriusXM Radio and BPM-TV. The duo has played at the Kennedy Space Center, at Electric Daisy Carnival,... read full bio
Mara Devitt specializes in developing customer focused marketing and merchandising strategies and tactics that drive sales and profits for her clients. Her approach is grounded in a structured method for operating model development to ensure that recommendations made to clients are achievable, repeatable and the benefits can be sustained over time. Give the lady what she wants in full... read full bio
Marc Accetta landed in the sales world due to his friend Gary. Unknowing of his future success in sales, Accetta started his journey in the sales industry. Now, over thirty years later, Accetta has worked in a variety of different areas of sales including direct selling, recruitment, management, and training. He has achieved many things, including founding the Marc Accetta... read full bio
"Marc Andreessen is an investor, software engineer, and entrepreneur known for in the Web world. He co-authored Mosaic, an early Web browser, and he co-founded the computer services company, Netscape. Andreessen has been inducted into the World Wide Web Hall of Fame, and he sits on the board of directors of eBay, Hewlett Packard, and Facebook, to name a few... read full bio
" Marc Benioff is an author, internet entrepreneur, and philanthropist, and he is known as the chairman, founder, and CEO of Salesforce. The mission and marketing motto of Salesforce is “The End of Software,” as the business is based on cloud computing. He also is a proponent of using a “platform as a service.” Benioff has authored three books entitled... read full bio
Battle-scarred stand-up comedian Marc Maron unleashes a storm of ideas about meditation, mortality, documentary films and our weird modern world. Maron plays the male lead on Netflix's GLOW which was just renewed for a second season after rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Previously, he wrote, executive produced, directed and starred in his own IFC comedy series, Maron. Marc's... read full bio
Marc Prensky is a groundbreaking person in the fields of technology and education. He is a visionary re-framer for the future. He is credited with creating the term "Digital Native," which has fundamentally altered the way we think about how young people interact with technology and their potential in a constantly changing digital environment. Marc started a career that would revolutionize... 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
Marc Rice is a marketing expert and the CEO of Snappy Kraken, a company that offers marketing automation solutions for financial advisors. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Rice has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by advisors when it comes to marketing their services effectively. Rice started his career in the financial services industry... read full bio
Dr. Marc Rosenberg is a world-renowned speaker and expert in knowledge management, performance development, organizational learning, eLearning, and training. E-Learning and Beyond E-Learning are two of his best-selling books. From 2010 to 2018, his 100 monthly columns, "Marc My Words," were published in Learning Solutions magazine by The eLearning Guild. They are still accessible online. Marc is an eLearning Guild... read full bio
Marc Saltzman is one of North America's most recognizable and trusted tech experts. As a syndicated columnist, Saltzman specializes in consumer electronics, Internet trends and video games. Marc Saltzman contributes three times each week to the popular USA Today blog, Game Hunters, and USAToday.com's Technology Live! blog. His daily blog, Sync, has won the award for Best Canadian Sci-Tech Blog.... read full bio
Marc Stoiber's green initiative company, Change, has published a new groundbreaking study that compares the green reality versus the green perception of nearly 100 major US corporations. The report, MapChange 2010 follows the first study in 2008 that shows there's a big difference between reality and perception. The results are very interesting! Some brands that consumers think are sustainable really... read full bio
Marc Tarpenning is an American engineer and entrepreneur who has been the co-founder of Tesla Inc. alongside Martin Eberhard. Tarpenning was born in Sacramento, California, and he has earned his B.A. in computer science from the University of California, Berkeley. After earning his degree, Tarpenning began working for Textron in Saudi Arabia before going on to develop software and firmware... read full bio
Marc-Lionel is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of myGlobalVillage, a unique acceleration program that spans across more than 31 countries. His program brings together the best technologies from one country to multiple landing ecosystems, creating a truly global network of innovation and collaboration. At the core of myGlobalVillage's mission are three key principles: Tech'xplore, Tech'xplain, and Tech'xport. Marc-Lionel has developed... read full bio
One of the most important supporters of modern Techno is the DJ and producer Marcel Dettmann. Often linked to Berlin and the venues Berghain and Hard Wax, Dettmann has stayed loyal to his origins by constantly pushing the boundaries of electronic music, especially when it comes to fusing techno and visual art. Dettmann, who was raised in the former GDR, became... read full bio
Marcin Patrzalek is a Polish musician, guitarist, arranger, composer and producer from Kielce, Poland. He is known for his percussive guitar techniques and fingerstyle and performs a mixture of modern electric and orchestral productions. He rose to fame after winning the ninth season of the Polish talent show “Must Be the Music,” which led him to release his debut album... read full bio
With over 25 years of experience producing and DJing, Marco Bailey is an icon and ambassador of the techno and dance music scene. Marco found his passion for music while attending dance clubs in his home country of Belgium. Marco got to work and quickly released his first EP, “Play It Back”, which was an instant success. Over the... read full bio
Marco Piva is an Italian architect, interior designer, and producer designer from Milan. Piva has previously earned his degree in architecture from Politecnico di Milano and after earning his degree, he went on to found STUDIODADA, which was a main design office during the radical period. Several years later, Piva went on to open his own studio, Studio Marco Piva,... read full bio
"Adventurer, Scientist, Showman, Dreamer and Hero… There’s no one quite like the Swiss magician and performance artist, Marco Tempest. His imaginative combination of computer-generated imagery, video, music and stagecraft with his unique vision of future life is creatively unique and unequalled within the performing arts. No one else combines the incredible technical savvy with the showmanship, the physical skills and... read full bio
Marcus East is the Technical Director at the Officer of the CTO at Google. Through his work with Google, East works alongside a team of other CTOs that help harness the power of Google Cloud with numerous clients of Google. East is known for being a critical problem solver through technology. He has previously earned his BSc in management and... read full bio
Marcus Hutchins, a respected authority on cybersecurity, is credited with thwarting the WannaCry ransomware campaign, one of the biggest cyberattacks in history. Marcus discovered and activated the hidden "death switch" contained within the malicious software's code, stopping the global danger and "saving the internet" as it was contaminating and erasing the data on hundreds of thousands of machines around the... read full bio
Marcus Sheridan is a widely sought-after keynote speaker in the world today, recognized for his extraordinary capacity to enthrall, inspire, and motivate live audiences through his straightforward but effective transformative business strategy. The New York Times has referred to Marcus as a "Web Marketing Guru," and Forbes has listed Marcus as one of 20 "Speakers You Don't Want to Miss."... read full bio
If you are one of the millions of people across America that enjoy Birkenstock footwear, there is one person you can thank, Margot Fraser. Margot is the founder of Birkenstock Footprint Sandals, Inc., the original U.S. distributor of Birkenstock footwear. In 1966, at a health spa in Bavaria during her annual visit to Europe, a fitness trainer suggested Margot try... read full bio
Margot Lee Shetterly is the author of Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race. Her award-winning book was developed into a feature film produced by FOX, known as Hidden Figures. Growing up, Shetterly was immersed in the world of science—her father was a Langley Research Center scientist... read full bio
Mari Smith is a widely recognized social media strategist. She is best known for her expertise with Facebook marketing. She is also the author of multiple books on the subject including The New Relationship Marketing and Facebook Marketing: An Hour A Day, which she co-authored. She was named as one of the top 10 social media influencers by both Forbes... read full bio
María Teresa Kumar is a Columbian American President and CEO of the Latino political organization called Boto Latino. As a political rights activist, she was named one of the ten most influential women in Washington D.C. by Elle Magazine and the Hispanic Business called her one of the 100 most influential Latinos in America. While she was born in Bogotá,... read full bio
