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Television Host & Culture Expert on the Emmy-winning Netflix Reboot of Queer Eye
Television Host and Culture Expert on the Emmy-winning Netflix reboot of Queer Eye, Karamo Brown says that the key to his success is tapping into the many facets of his…
Professional Skateboarder, Master Brand Builder, Entrepreneur, TV Personality
The relentless pursuit of his childhood dreams made Rob Dyrdek a professional athlete at 16 years old and propelled him into the world of business before most people entered college.…
Comedian and Actor Known for His Role in HBO's "Silicon Valley" & "Crazy Rich Asians"
Jimmy O. Yang is an actor, standup comedian, author. He currently stars as Jian Yang on the Emmy-nominated HBO series Silicon Valley. He made his feature film debut on Peter…
Award-Winning Writer, Host and Producer
New York Times bestselling author and award-winning producer, Melissa Rivers is an entertainment journalist and correspondent, an equestrian, an Ivy League graduate, an accomplished public speaker and an animal advocate.…
Native American Foods Historian, Author, Chef, Culinary Anthropologist, and Photographer
A Santa Fe, New Mexico based chef, author, Native foods historian and photographer Lois Ellen Frank was born in New York City and raised on Long Island, New York with…
Native American Actor, Rap Artist, Speaker and Entrepreneur
Gary “Litefoot” Davis is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.
Actress, Model, Entrepreneur and Author. She is best known for her role as Emily Fields in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars
Shay Mitchell is most recognizable for her leading role as Emily Fields on ABC Family’s hit show "Pretty Little Liars."
Actor, Director, Entertainer and Influencer
The 21-year-old social media phenom, known for his high energy and comedy, is one of the top digital content creators in the world. Logan Paul has combined audience of M…
Founder of ESPN; Legendary Entrepreneur; Strategic Business Advisor
It is safe to say that Bill Rasmussen changed the face of sports and the face of television. His brainstorm for a 24-hour cable sports television station, born out of…
Founder & CEO of SPANX, Innovative Entrepreneur, Women Empowerment Speaker, and Philanthropist
Sara Blakely is founder and owner of SPANX, Inc.
Shark Tank Investor, Businessman, Author and Television Personality. He co-founded O'Leary Funds and SoftKey
The frank and opinionated Kevin O’Leary is a judge on Shark Tank and one of North America’s leading business moguls. O’Leary’s track record in business success began with The Learning…
One of the Central Park 5; Entrepreneur; Speaker; Author; Trainer; Leader
On April 19, 1989, a young woman in the prime of her life was brutally raped and left for dead in one of New York City’s most iconic spaces, Central…
Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Executive in Silicon Valley; Co-Authored "The Start-Up of You" & "The Alliance"
Ben Casnocha is an award-winning entrepreneur, author and executive in Silicon Valley. He is co-author with LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman of the recent New York Times best seller The Alliance:…
Founder & Executive Chairwoman, TaskRabbit.com
Leah Busque has 15 years experience building and creating technology products that have reached millions of people around the globe. She started her career at IBM as a software engineer…
Best-Selling Author, Hospitality Entrepreneur Airbnb, Disruptive Business Rebel, and Social Change Agent
Best-selling author, hospitality entrepreneur, disruptive business rebel, and social change agent, Chip Conley is a leader at the forefront of the sharing economy. At age 26, the founder of Joie…
CEO, Entrepreneur TV Icon, Author, Activist, Advisor on "Celebrity Apprentice"
Expanding the definition of beauty is something Tyra Banks has always believed in, as a supermodel and as a super-businesswoman. Six modeling agencies rejected her before she was signed at…
Plus-Sized Model, Entrepreneur, Designer, Author and Body Activist
Ashley Graham was born in 1987 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was discovered in a mall and started modelling at the age of 12. In her flourishing career, she has done…
Generational & Workplace Experts
David Stillman is not new to the generational conversation. For almost twenty years he has been called on by business executives, politicians and the media to share his expertise on…
Actor, Producer, and Co-Founder, Katalyst Media, Activist
Ashton Kutcher is an actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, investor and producer.
Co-Founder of Microsoft; Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill Gates is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and chairman of Microsoft.
Public Speakers, Entrepreneurs, Restaurateurs. Stars of the reality TV show "Giuliana & Bill" on Style Network
Most people are familiar with this couple from watching their life stories unfold on their hit reality show, Giuliana and Bill. Dynamic and highly sought after as speakers, Giuliana and…
Entrepreneur, Productivity Guru; Author and Speaker
Tim Ferriss, nominated as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People of 2007,” is an angel investor (StumbleUpon, Digg, Twitter, etc.) and author of the #1 New York Times,…
Founder of Bregman Partners, Author & Leadership Columnist, "Harvard Business Review"
Peter Bregman is the CEO of Bregman Partners, Inc., a company that strengthens leadership in people and in organizations. He is the host of the Bregman Leadership Podcast, short conversations…
Five-time Tech Entrepreneur; Bestselling Author; Professional Jazz Guitarist
To Josh Linkner, creativity and innovation are the lifeblood of all human progress. As such, he’s spent his career harnessing the power of creative disruption. His journey has been non-traditional…
Former CEO and Founder of Kinko’s, Inc. Overcame Dyslexia and ADHD and World-Renowned Entrepreneur
Paul Orfalea founded Kinko’s in 1970 near the University of California at Santa Barbara with a simple idea: provide college students with products and services they need at a competitive…
Founder of TOMS; Social Entrepreneur; Author of NY Times Bestseller "Start Something That Matters"
A visionary global leader, entrepreneur, adventurer and bestselling author, Blake Mycoskie is Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, and the catalyst behind the now-ubiquitous One for One movement. Having…
Founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies
Debra (Debbi) J. Fields epitomizes the American dream. From America's cherished tradition of humble beginnings, she launched what has become one of the nation's most visible, successful dessert empires. She…
CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight and New York Times Best-Seller Who's Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone
Keith Ferrazzi can help: He is the world’s foremost expert in professional relationship development. He has transformed the lives and careers of clients and readers worldwide, bringing 20 years of…
Host of CNBC's "Mad Money" with Jim Cramer
Jim Cramer's hyper-passion for sound investing and tell-it-like-is style is unmistakable. It's what draws in hundreds of thousands of viewers to his CNBC show Mad Money, where he dispenses stock…
Female Empowerment Activist & Author, "I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl"
Alexis Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, media personality, activist and author. She is also a thought leader for the 21st century women’s movement, an expert on generation Y and…
Founder & President LAUNDRY SERVICE
Jason Stein is the founder and CEO of Laundry Service, a full service social media agency working with top brands such as Amazon, Jordan Brand, and Beats by Dre. He…
Real Estate Entrepreneur and Mogul, Angel Investor, Co-Host of "Shark Tank" and Author
Barbara Corcoran’s credentials include straight D’s in high school and college and twenty jobs by the time she turned twenty-three. It was her next job that would make her one…
Co-founder of Indiegogo
Slava Rubin is the Chief Business Officer, co-founder, and former CEO of Indiegogo, a company dedicated to empowering people from all over the world to make their ideas a reality.…
Former CEO of Hewlett Packard and Onetime Candidate for U.S. Senator from California
Carly Fiorina is a true leader and a seasoned problem-solver. She is a passionate, articulate advocate for conservative policies that advance economic growth, entrepreneurship, innovation, and effective leadership. Through extensive…
British Journalist and Entrepreneur
Milo Yiannopoulos is a British journalist and entrepreneur. Yiannopoulos founded The Kernel, an online tabloid magazine about technology, which he sold to Daily Dot Media in 2014. He rose to…
CEO of Lava Records and Lava Music Publishing, Creator of Podcast "Wrongful Conviction"
American music industry executive Jason Flom is the CEO of Lava Records and Lava Music Publishing. Flom previously served as Chairman and CEO at Atlantic Records, Virgin Records and Capitol…
Founder, Nomadness Travel Tribe
With a background in television/video production & fine art, Evita Robinson has always been a creator in visual media. Yet, it was a trip to Paris, six weeks after graduating…
Music Executive, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist. Manager of Romeo Santos
Johnny Marines, Manager of Romeo Santos, Entrepreneur, Public Speaker and Philanthropist. Johnny Marines a native New Yorker from the Lower East Side, has been a monumental force in the meteoric…
Grammy Award Winning Artist, Entrepreneur & Television Personality
Kandi Burruss puts a brand new spin on the term “POWERHOUSE.” Being phenomenal at taking her career to the next level, the beautiful risk taker entered the entertainment business a…
Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter, Actress, Entrepreneur & Mental Health Advocate
Is there anything Michelle Williams can’t do? The beautiful and talented star has evolved many times in her life and she is nowhere near done.
President and CEO of Rapid7
In the last year Corey Thomas, CEO and president of Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD), has led his company through two acquisitions and an Initial Public Offering (IPO). He encourages a culture…
Co-Founder, The Malala Fund & Founder, NOW Ventures
Shiza Shahid is a social entrepreneur, television personality, speaker and women’s rights advocate
Writer, Director & Producer
Nicci Gilbert-Daniels is an entertainment industry veteran with over two decades in the business. As the lead singer and songwriter for Brownstone, the accomplished songbird has sold millions of records…
New York Times Best-Selling Author, Founder/CEO, Keynote Speaker, Angel Investor, Podcast Host and Innovation Advocate
Amy Jo is the author of New York Times best-seller Renegades Write the Rules, and host of the Why Not Now? podcast. She founded Digital Royalty in 2009 to help…
Entrepreneur, Music Icon & Spiritual Leader
One of the most influential men in American pop culture, Joseph “Reverend Run” Simmons knows how to leave a legacy. After all, as the front man of seminal hip hop…
TV Persona, Entrepreneur and President & CEO of Emmitt and Pat Smith Enterprises
Pat Smith, a successful television personality and inspirational speaker, is President & CEO of Pat Smith Enterprises. The company manages Smith’s many business interests, chief among them Treasure You a…
Host, PBS' "Avec Eric" & Chef, Le Bernardin
Eric Ripert is the chef and co-owner of the New York restaurant Le Bernardin. The celebrated restaurant has held three stars from the Michelin Guide since its inception in 2005,…
Co-Founder of Apple Computer & Philanthropist
Steve Wozniak is best known as the co-founder of Apple Computer, which helped shape the personal computer industry with the popular Macintosh. An inductee to the National Inventors Hall of…
Entrepreneur, Civil Rights Activist and Co-Founder of WeAreSoze
Michael Skolnik is an entrepreneur, an activist, a storyteller and a proud father. From 2009-2015, Michael served as the President of GlobalGrind.com, a multi-million dollar news website founded by hip-hop…