A DJ, record collector and host of one of BBC Radio 6 Music's most well-liked music programs, Gilles Peterson also runs the independent record label Brownswood Recordings and is the creator of the internet radio station Worldwide FM. On the GTA V video game, Gilles is also the host of the Worldwide FM radio station. Peterson has advocated for the cutting edge... read full bio
Grammy-nominated musician, rapper, vocalist, producer and percussionist Kassa Overall combines experimental hip-hop production with avant-garde experimentation to shift the intersection of jazz and rap in uncharted directions. Kassa used his voice to address the injustices of the criminal justice system, the pharmaceutical industry, anti-black racism and the perils of his own mental illness on his first two studio albums, GO GET ICE... read full bio
Associate Professor at the esteemed Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Ethan Mollick is a seasoned expert in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship. His research interests are primarily on the study and teaching of entrepreneurship and innovation, with a particular focus on the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workplace and education. Mollick leads Wharton Interactive, a... read full bio
Sergio "Checo" Pérez, a professional race car driver from Mexico who races for Red Bull Racing in Formula 1. Additionally, he has driven for Racing Point, McLaren, Force India and Sauber. As the elder brother of a stock car and NASCAR racing driver named Antonio, Pérez, who was born in Mexico, grew up surrounded by sports and racing. Pérez started driving go-karts at the... read full bio
Elliott Abrams has held significant foreign policy posts under three Republican U.S. Presidents, including George W. Bush, Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. He is an authority on U.S. foreign policy across the world and a prominent White House adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. He works at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C. as a Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern... read full bio
For almost ten years, Matt Medved, the founder of NFT Now and an authority on the digital economy, has worked to strengthen the arts by bridging the fields of music, culture and technology. Medved is the co-founder, chief executive officer and editor-in-chief of NFT Now, an award-winning web3 digital media platform developing the future of tokenized media to counter AI misinformation and... read full bio
The $100 million financing led by Thai Randolph, CEO of Kevin Hart's international media business HARTBEAT, was done so to support expansion. Thai has been recognized as a "Women of Impact" on lists from Variety and Entrepreneur as well as AdAge's "40 Under 40," among others, for her work as a leader in business, an award-winning marketer and the creator of NextGen... read full bio
Business leader Lisa Wardell has over 25 years of expertise leading shareholder value, stakeholder engagement and corporate mission while managing business strategy, operations, finance and mergers and acquisitions. Adtalem Global Education Inc., whose mission is to enable students to realize their potential, succeed and make uplifting contributions to the world community, presently has Lisa serving as its chairman. Lisa had previously held the... read full bio
Judy Murray OBE, a Scottish tennis coach, is regarded as one of the sport's most inspirational and influential figures. Judy was the tartan Chris Evert of her era, having captained Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup squad and winning 64 Scottish championships. In addition, she is the mother of two Olympic and Grand Slam champions who play tennis at the... read full bio
Political strategist, executive counselor and head of an organization Stephanie Schriock is a smart, adaptable leader with a 20-year track record of achievement in both new businesses and established businesses. Stephanie is a motivating visionary whose abilities in management, strategy and media relations are supported by her approachable capacity to interact with individuals of many backgrounds and points of view. Stephanie served... read full bio
Hall of Fame for WWE Nikki and Brie Garcia, also known as The Garcia Twins, are inductees, business owners, philanthropists and New York Times bestselling writers. They are renowned for bravely breaking down barriers and creating a worldwide brand built on tenacity, sincerity and compassion. The first female twins to achieve international popularity, Nikki and Brie joined the WWE main roster and... read full bio
Sue Bird has made her imprint on the WNBA and the sports world after a celebrated career spanning three decades during which she was recognized as the best point guard in the world. After retiring, the league's all-time leading assister has continued to embrace her modern business attitude. Sue is a living legend who leaves behind a lasting legacy of... read full bio
John Morisi is a synth-focused singer, composer and producer better known by his stage name Johnny Dynamite, but Dynamite occasionally performs with members of his band "The Bloodsuckers". Dynamite used the moniker "Johnny Dynamite" for one of his most famous characters, an anti-hero investigator from the underground, after being inspired by the artwork of his grandpa, renowned comic book artist and... read full bio
The New Orleans Saints' three-time All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan is renowned for both his unwavering dedication to the community and his explosiveness and ferocity on the field. Since being chosen by the Saints with the 24th overall choice in the NFL Draft out of the University of California, Jordan has been a pillar on and off the field for the... read full bio
The most popular sports, lifestyle and entertainment media company on the internet, Barstool Sports, appointed Erika Ayers as its first CEO. Ayers, a seasoned CEO, has a track record of creating digital businesses, creating brands that are connected to culture and inventing distribution and monetization methods. Since becoming leadership, Ayers has overseen Barstool Sports' rapid expansion, turning the business from a local blog... read full bio
The 13-year MLB veteran Jonathan Broxton played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals among other clubs. Standing 6'4", weighing 285 pounds and possessing a strong fastball and lethal offspeed deliveries, he was an imposing figure on the mound. During his time in the big leagues, he pitched in 19 postseason games, was... read full bio
Maurice Edu, a former defender and midfielder for the USMNT, is an analyst for Apple TV's soccer programming. Edu was a member of the FOX Sports broadcast crew before joining Apple TV at the beginning of the season. He helped cover USMNT games, Major League Soccer, the FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Women's World Cup, CONMEBOL Copa América, the Concacaf... read full bio
The Red Violin, a 1998 movie directed by Academy Award-winning François Girard, is currently shown live with its original Oscar-winning music by John Corigliano. From its construction by a renowned violin maker in 1681 Cremona, Italy, to an auction house in contemporary Montreal where it catches the eye of an expert appraiser (Samuel L. Jackson), The Red Violin traces the complicated... read full bio
Cliff Kapono holds a PhD in science and works as a journalist, college professor, pure-blood Hawaiian, professional surfer and storyteller. Both surfing and science are equally important components of his life. He is interested about advancing scientific literacy and promoting Hawaiian culture and heritage outside of his competitive surfing career. He has created a number of award-winning documentaries about indigenous activism, ocean... read full bio
Off the field, Hunter has received widespread exposure and several media opportunities thanks to his charm, genuineness and relatability. Hunter has been in cameos on Fuller House, Bill Nye, MTV, Family Feud and other shows in addition to commentating nationally for Apple TV and MLB Network. Along with Fox Sports, he co-produced a documentary that explores the emotional and physical costs of... read full bio
