"M-City J.R. is a hip-hop rapper and songwriter. M-City is from Detroit, which is where he got his start in the underground hip-hop and rap scene. He’s most known for his single ‘Addicted To My Ex’, which caught eye and reached number 41 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. In addition M-City is the creator and co-founder of the Yacht... read full bio
Marlon Craft hails from Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. He exemplifies the true soul of hip-hop, showing off a lyrical style unlike any other. Craft is fueled by his passion for the East Coast, influenced by its rich culture and history. Currently making his way into the rap world, Craft has a goal in mind. He told DJ Booth, “I... read full bio
Nadia Tehran was influenced by her mixed culture. Growing up in Sweden and raised by Muslim Iranian parents, she experienced an upbringing that played a huge role in her musical identity. With a background rich in culture, Tehran draws out aspects of the Middle East and Europe to create her own unique sound. Tehran has released some controversial sounds, confronting... read full bio
Oliver Francis is a songwriter, producer, and rapper. He gained his large following by featuring his music on YouTube. His videos have a collective 37 million views from users around the world. On SoundCloud, Francis’ songs have over one million combined views. He has released three hits on the online platform, ‘LWTGG,’ ‘Polo Socks,’ and ‘Stars.’ Francis continues to keep... read full bio
Ronny J is an east coast producer, credited for producing beats for artists like XXXTentacion, Denzel Curry, Desiigner, Lil Pump, Smokepurpp, and Ski Mask the Slump God. Ronny J’s productions are unmistakable and unique, filled with fractured beats and deep bass. He has released his own full-length mixtape titled ‘OMGRONNY.’ His aggressive beats entrance listeners, and Ronny J is proud... read full bio
Sons of Raphael are a band comprised of two brothers, Loral and Ronnel. Their sounds are alternative, infused with pop, lo-fi noise, surf rock, and indie tones. Loral and Ronnel use two guitars, a drum machine, and vocals to create their tunes. The band was created on accident, and received great feedback in the few months since they’ve released their... read full bio
The Raveonettes are a band hailing from Denmark that plays indie rock. Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo are the only people currently playing in this band as a duo. They play music that is influenced by The Everly Brothers, which is a combination of post-punk, pop, and garage elements. The two-piece band creates its gloomy music with the help... read full bio
Anil Seth is a professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex. Seth is also the Editor-in-Chief of Neuroscience of Consciousness. He has been on the board of the Human Mind Project, edited and co-authored 30 Second Brain, and is a regular contributor to publications like the BBC and The Guardian. Seth researches the basis of conscious... read full bio
Avi Issacharoff is an Israelia journalist who is known for his focus on Palestinian affairs. He is also the co-creator of Netflix’s Fauda, which rose to critical acclaim upon release. Issacharoff graduated from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and has an MA in Middle Eastern Studies and Literature from Tel Aviv University. Issacharoff is currently the Middle East analyst for... read full bio
Cady Coleman is a chemist, former United States Air Force officer, and former NASA astronaut. She experienced two Space Shuttle missions and was a crew member of Expedition 27, logging a total of 159 days in space. In space, she completed experiments testing biotechnology, combustion science, and the physics of fluids. She has been featured on TED Talks sharing her... read full bio
Daniel Dennett is an author and professor at Tufts University. Dennett has taught at a variety of schools, including Harvard and Oxford. Dennetts first book, Content and Consciousness, was published several decades ago, and Dennett later published a variety of different books covering topics like atheism, creative thinking, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. Dennett has received two Guggenheim Fellowships, a Fellowship... read full bio
Dr. Benedetta Berti is a foreign policy advisor and consultant. In addition to her governmental roles, Berti also shares her knowledge with audiences around the world as an Eisenhower Global Fellow and a TED Senior Fellow. She is an expert in human security, internal conflict, armed groups, peace-building, violence prevention, and crisis management. Her work has appeared in a variety... read full bio
Dr. Marc Lamont Hill is an American academic, commentator, activist, television host, journalist, and author. Hill is host of BET News, hosted HuffPost Live for Huffington Post, and was a political contributor for Fox News, MSNBC, Court TV, and CNN. Hill went to college at Temple University where he received his B.S. in education and Spanish, and later received his... read full bio
Drew Dudley is known as one of the most inspirational TED Talks keynote speakers of all time. Focusing on leadership and motivational topics, Dudley has also been voted by Time, Business Insider, and INC. magazines as a speaker who will make you a better leader. Dudley is currently the founder of Day One Leadership, but prior to his position at... read full bio
Dylan Dreyer is a meteorologist for NBC’s Today shows and also works as a correspondent and regular co-host for Today for “Weekend TODAY”, “Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist”, and weather correspondent for “NBC Nightly News with Lestor Holt”. She hosts “Journey with Dylan Dreyer” which has won 3 Telly Awards and celebrates nature. Dreyer has covered a wide range of... read full bio
Eman Mohammed is a Palestinian refugee and photojournalist at the Gaza Strip. As one of the only woman photojournalists in this dangerous area, Mohammed has shared her story with listeners worldwide about the struggles of the Israel-Gaza conflict. Mohammed has won awards like the WSYA Pursue Truth award, UNICEF Photo of the Year Honorable Mention, Outstanding Journalists by PCHR and... read full bio
John Underkoffler is a technology researcher with MIT. He has worked for a variety of popular films, including Minority Report, The Hulk, and Iron Man, to give real-world insight into the technologies of the future. Underkofflers work has earned him a National Design Award, as his forward-thinking imagination has turned into real-world developments and applications. Now, Underkoffler is an inspiring... 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
Nathan Latka is the host of the incredibly successful business podcast, “The Top Entrepreneurs”, which holds around 6 million listeners. INC named Latka’s podcast as “The #1 Business Podcast”, The Huffington Post says of Latka’s podcast, “Sitting pretty as iTunes #1 Startup Podcast”, and Forbes says “Nathan’s efficient thinking saves everyone time!”. Latka is always motivating his listeners with his... read full bio
Neil Rackham is a writer, speaker, and seminal thinker on sales and marketing issues. He gained international recognition for his studies on sales effectiveness when he led the largest ever research study of successful selling. He published the results of his twelve-year study in his best-selling books, “SPIN Selling” and “Major Account Sales Strategy”. He’s also written over 50 influential... read full bio
