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America’s First Black Female Combat Pilot, Former Marine & Cop; Author, Zero To Breakthrough; And Consultant To Business
Combat tests you. Being a beat cop tests you. Life tests you. Three brothers and being the only girl...tests you. Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour has been tested her whole life. A…
World Renowned Stroke Coach & Motivator. Author. Survivor.
Valerie Greene is living proof that setbacks can be transformed into comebacks. With over 20 years of personal experience, Valerie is a recognized stroke expert and motivator on overcoming challenges.…
Sales Velocity: Selling to Today's Informed Buyers
A poor upbringing from one of the roughest areas of Chicago didn't stop Victor from earning a B.S. Electrical Engineering, an MBA and building a 20-year career as a top…
Founder
Vivek Ramaswamy is a New York Times bestselling author and a successful entrepreneur who has founded multiple successful enterprises. A first-generation American, he is the founder and executive chairman of…
Former Army Chief Operating Officer for Logistics Operations
With Vinny you have a leader who has done more than read a textbook on the subject of leadership and logistics. You have a career Army officer with 33 years…
Columnist, Author and Renowned Commentator
Victor Davis Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Residence in Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, a professor of Classics Emeritus at…
Co-Author of business bestseller “Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think.”
Why is Big Data transforming the way we live, work and think? What really is Big Data, beyond the hype? How will Big Data offer new sources of revenue to…
Lecturer, Harvard John Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Science Author of Boombustology.
Dr. Vikram Mansharamani is a global trend-watcher who shows people how to anticipate the future, manage risk..
BIG GOALS in Short Order/A unique value proposition designed to fit challenges faced today.
Vince Poscente is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books and has been an in-demand keynote speaker for over two decades. He is an Olympic competitor, expedition leader…
Former CNN Financial Network Anchor
Emmy award winning journalist, Valerie Morris is the former Business Anchor for CNN domestic and international. She recently declined a new contract with CNN to focus on her core interest…
Vicki Hitzges Builds Your People So You Can Build Your Business, Author of "Attitude is Everything"
Vicki's techniques come from her long career as a highly regarded motivational keynote speaker and broadcast journalist. She was the first woman and youngest person to hold the title of…
Entrepreneur of the Year, Expert on Creating Influence
With only 6 months to graduate, Vinh Giang left his pursuit of a degree in commerce and law to become an online magic teacher ultimately building a hugely successful online…
ESPN On-air Personality Author, "Locked In" Gold Medalist
Victoria Arlen's life drastically changed in 2006, at the tender age of eleven, when she developed two rare conditions known as Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis.
CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute
Valorie Burton, life strategist and international speaker, is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Her life-changing message has an intriguing, research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of…
Performing Artist and Performance Strategist for the world's top leaders & brands, Critically Acclaimed Documentary Film Producer
Victoria Labalme helps people perform at their highest levels by unlocking their hidden genius. With 20 years in the Performing Arts — from Broadway to comedy clubs, landmark films to…
Super Bowl Champion
Victor Cruz is a Super Bowl champion. As an undrafted free agent, Cruz impressively played his way onto the Giants’ 53-man regular season roster. He finished his first season with…
Five-Time Guinness World Record Holder for Diving and Climbing Achievements
Victor Vescovo was born in Dallas, Texas and has received degrees from Stanford University, M.I.T. and an MBA from the Harvard Business School
Seven-Season Saturday Night Live Cast Member, Comedian and Actor
Vanessa is best known for her seven seasons on legendary comedy series, Saturday Night Live, where she was nominated for an Emmy Award for her hilarious and memorable work. She…
President of Mexico (2000-2006), Humanitarian & Founder of Centro Fox, Co-President of the Centrist Democrat International, international organization of center-right political parties
A visionary leader with a deep understanding of the economic and social challenges facing Latin America, President Vicente Fox is one of the world’s most important voices on the contemporary…
Chief Executive Officer, The Barack Obama Foundation
Valerie Jarrett is CEO and Board Member for the Obama Foundation and a Senior Distinguished Fellow at The University of Chicago Law School. She is the author of the New…
Legendary Gymnastics Coach
Veteran UCLA Gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field—known affectionately as Miss Val—has never done a flip or played an organized sport.
Distinguished Fellow, Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering
Vivek's background is impressive -- an Entrepreneur, Academic, Author, Keynote Speaker wrapped into a wonderfully vibrant and charismatic package. His research is focused on the critical advances in robotics, artificial…
Founder and CEO of the Empowerment Plan
Scott takes audiences on her journey from being on track to becoming a top product designer to dedicating her life to the empowerment of others through her own non-profit organization.…
Producer & Correspondent for HBO's Vice, Acclaimed Director of Kumaré
With candid wit and raw honesty, Vikram Gandhi takes audiences behind the scenes of some of the most shocking, life-affirming, and eye-opening events he’s captured around the world as a…
“Outed” CIA Operations Officer, Best-Selling Author of Fair Game & Blowback
Valerie Plame worked to protect America’s national security and prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, in particular nuclear weapons. During her career with the CIA, Valerie managed top-secret…
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Actor & NFL Veteran
Vernon Davis is a former American football tight end. The 15-year NFL veteran was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft and played his first ten…
Campaign Manager for Vice President Joe Biden (1970 – Present), Consultant for Women’s Campaign International; Media Consultant at Joe Slade White & Co.
With over 40 years of experience in managing her brother Joe Biden's campaigns and advising other candidates, Valerie gives audiences an up close and personal look at winning political campaign…
Future NBA Hall of Famer and ESPN NBA Analyst
Vince Carter a former professional NBA basketball star. He primarily played the shooting guard and small forward positions, but occasionally played power forward later in his career. Carter was an…
Investment Banker, Filmmaker, Owner & Founder of Red-Horse Native Productions
Valerie Red-Horse Mohl, Director and Producer of MANKILLER, is of Cherokee ancestry and the owner/founder of Red-Horse Native Productions, Inc. Red-Horse Mohl and her company have become the preeminent collaborator…
Award-Winning Journalist and Writer
Vanessa Hua is a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and author of ‘Deceit and Other Possibilities,’ which received the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. She received a Rona Jaffe…
Award-Winning Actress
Classically trained, award-winning actor, Viola Davis has conquered every medium from stage to television to film.
Tennis Superstar & Activist
Venus Williams is an athlete, entrepreneur, best-selling author, Olympic Gold medalist, activist, designer, and tennis champion. Williams entered the pro ranks of the Women's Tennis Association when she was 14…
Grammy Nominated Singer and Actress, Known for "Soul Food" and "Ugly Betty"
Throughout her performing career, Vanessa Williams has maintained a reputation as one of the most respected and multi-faceted entertainers in the world, amassing one accomplishment after another. She has conquered…
Television Personality and Co-Host of Wheel of Fortune
Growing up in the small resort town of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Vanna White never expected to become a pop culture icon. But in 1982, she added her name…
Former Head of MTV Network's Music and Logo Group and Current CEO of Digital Video Shop Gunpowder & Sky
Van Toffler is the CEO and Co-Founder of Gunpowder & Sky, a digital-first global studio dedicated to creating and distributing video content independent of form, genre or platform. Toffler is…
Legendary NFL Player and Inspiration for the Movie "Invincible"
Vince Papale, of Hollywood’s most inspirational movies were born from the world of sports. One in particular inspired not only sports fans but anyone with a pulse. In 2006 Walt…
Academic and Author Specializing in the Middle East and Islamic World, Former Senior Advisor to US Representative to Afghanistan
Featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal; quoted by Senator John Kerry on the floor of the U.S. Senate; and described as a national resource by Richard…
Son of legendary NFL Coach Vince T. Lombardi, challenges audiences to growth, change and improved performance
Vince Lombardi Jr, son of legendary NFL coach Vince T. Lombardi, challenges audiences to growth, change and improved performance. Armed with a personal knowledge of his father's leadership techniques and…
Actress, Comedian & Women's Activist
Multi-talented Vicki Lawrence was born in Inglewood, California where she excelled in dancing and singing, was a cheerleader and was voted "Most Likely to Succeed" by her graduating class. From…
Lawyer, Business Executive and Civil Rights Activist
Vernon Jordan, a prominent attorney, political advisor to President Bill Clinton and the former president of the National Urban League. Vernon Jordan has devoted the major part of his life…
Comedian, Actress, Satirist, Singer and Internet Blogger. Best known as a cast member of the NBC television sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1986 to 1992
Victoria Jacksoni first went onto “The Tonight Show” starring Johnny Carson put her act (which consisted of her doing a handstand while reciting poetry) on national TV. Following her 20…
Internationally Acclaimed Spoken Word Artist, Solo Performer, Author, Actress, Writer and Director
Vanessa Hidary, Native New Yorker Vanessa Hidary, AKA The Hebrew Mamita, grew up on Manhattan's culturally diverse Upper West Side, graduating from LaGuardia High School of the Arts and Hunter…
Stage and Television Actress
Valerie Harper began her career as a teenager dancing with the corps de ballet at New York's Radio City Music Hall during its spectacular heyday. She performed in numerous Broadway…
Reality Star and Actor. He is best known for his time on MTV's Jersey Shore
The youngest and most innocent cast member of the reality TV hit Jersey Shore, Vinny Guadagnino - more famously known as Vinny G - endeared himself to audiences around the…
President of Carnegie Corporation of New York, Previous President of Brown University
Vartan Gregorian is president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Prior to assuming this position in 1997, he served for nine years as president of Brown University. From 1981…
2002 Olympic Gold Medalist, Bobsled
In the 2002 Olympics, Vonetta Flowers and teammate Jill Bakken were gold medalists in the two-woman bobsled event. She is the first-ever African American athlete to win a Winter Olympics…
Actress, Author & Television Producer; Best Known For Her Roles in "Independence Day" & "Kill Bill Volume 1"
Vivica A. Fox keeps busy! She is set to shoot the sequel Independence Day in May of this year. with You can catch Fox in the film Chocolate City releasing…