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Founder & CEO Cadigan Talent Ventures and former VP Talent at LinkedIn
Steve is one of Silicon Valley’s hottest properties when it comes to people, talent and culture.
YouTube Co-founder, Internet Pioneer & Digital Media Expert
Fifteen years after founding YouTube, Steve Chen remains at the vanguard of the global digital revolution. As a keynote speaker, Steve Chen draws on an impressively varied career spent on…
Leader of The Doodle Revolution, Co-author of GameStorming: A Playbook for Rule-breakers, Innovators and Changemakers
Sunni Brown is a business owner, creative director, speaker and co-author.
Co-Founder of Breedlove Capital, Thought Leader and Role Model for Female Entrepreneurs
Stephanie Breedlove has been walking the walk of a successful entrepreneur for over twenty years.
Global futurist, innovation & digital strategist, serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker at TEDx and a best-selling author
A technology guru, Scott Bales is a global leader in the cutting edge arena known as “The Digital Shift”,
Physicist, Biotech Entrepreneur, and Former Public-Company CEO
Safi is a former public-company CEO, physicist, award-winning entrepreneur, author of the international bestseller Loonshots,
Co-Founder of Aurora, Director of Tesla Autopilot & Chief PM of Tesla Model X
Sterling Anderson is a world expert in autonomous vehicle technology.
Authority on eBusiness-Leadership
Susan Lucia Annunzio known for her strong track record helping maximize high-performance in business.
Independent consultant, author and advisor
Simon Anholt is one of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners on ultra-wide scale human engagement.
Managing Partner at Astor Perkins
Managing Partner at Astor Perkins, TEDx, Top Global Innovation Keynote Speaker, Forbes, Singularity University Smart City.
Bestselling Author of 'The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery'
the Department of African and African American Studies, Sarah Elizabeth Lewis' research focuses on the intersection of African American.
New York Times Bestselling Author, 'The Yellow House'
Sarah M. Broom is the author of the 2019 National Book Award Winner and instant New York Times bestseller.
Head Coach, Baylor Bears Men's Basketball
Two-time Big 12 Coach of the Year Scott Drew has transformed the Baylor basketball team as their Head Coach.
New York Times Bestselling Author of 'The Side Hustle Bible' & '#GIRLBOSS'
Sophia Amoruso is a serial entrepreneur and New York Times Bestselling Author who has forged an unprecedented path.
Multi-Platinum Country Recording Artist
Multi-platinum entertainer Sara Evans is at the top of her game. As one of the top five most-played female artist on country radio in the last two decades, she has…
New York Times Bestselling Author and Playwright
As two titans of comedy, Steve Martin and Martin Short have dominated the big screen, conquered television, and took over the stage during the course of their illustrious, spellbinding comedic…
Author, Columnist, and TV Personality
Author, Columnist and Former Creative Ambassador for Barneys New York, writer, bon-vivant, window dresser extraordinaire and fashion commentator Simon Doonan has worked in fashion for over 35 years.
Award-Winning Journalist
Sam Anderson is an award-winning journalist, cultural critic, and author of the highly acclaimed book Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, Its Chaotic Founding, Its Apocalyptic Weather, Its Purloined…
Executive Chef and Owner, Girl & the Goat, Little Goat, and More
Stephanie Izard, James Beard “Best Chef: Great Lakes” recipient 2013, and 2011 Food & Wine “Best New Chef,” is the Executive Chef and Owner of four Chicago restaurants, Girl &…
Head Coach of Super Bowl LVI Winning Los Angeles Rams
NFL Head Coach of the LA Rams Sean McVay has been making history with his collaborative leadership style and unparalleled offensive strategy, becoming the youngest Head Coach in NFL history…
Author of 'New Italian Cooking', 'Bold Italian', 'The Scarpetta Cookbook', and 'Peace, Love, and Pasta' Cookbooks
Chef, cookbook author and TV personality Scott Conant brings a deft touch and unwavering passion to creating culinary experiences with thoughtful hospitality and soulful cuisine.He is the chef and owner…
Named the Gatorade National Girls Athlete of the Year Gold Medal Olympic
The youngest U.S. Olympian to compete in track and field since 1972, Sydney McLaughlin set a junior world record in the 400m hurdles at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials.…
Journalist, Broadcaster, and Foreign Correspondent
Simon Winchester, bestselling author, journalist, and broadcaster, has worked as a foreign correspondent for most of his career and lectures widely at universities, geological and historical societies, and libraries. His…
Host and Anchor, MSNBC's 'SYMONE'
Seasoned political strategist, former CNN political commentator, and author Symone D. Sanders is a gifted communicator.
Comedian and Digital Star
Satirist, comedian, actor, and best-selling author Sarah Cooper skyrocketed to fame with her brilliant lip-sync impressions of the former president.
Author of “Bass-‐Ackward Business” -“The Power of Helping without Hustling”.
Steve Beecham is President of Home Town Mortgage in Alpharetta, GA and an author and speaker who shares his techniques
Childhood Burn Survivor, Ranked Top 1% Ironman Triathlete, Best-Selling
Healthcare RCM strategist, former black bear researcher, burn survivor
CEO of Virgin Atlantic (2001-2013)
Steve Ridgway was CEO for Virgin Atlantic between 2001-2013. During his time at the airline, he saw Virgin Atlantic grow from two 747s to a fleet of 40 long haul…
Economic Analyst for CNN, formerly Senior Economic Advisor to President Trump
Stephen Moore has served as a Senior Economic Adviser to President Donald Trump, where he focused on tax reform, regulatory
Award-Winning Author and Speaker
Dr. K. Shelette Stewart has over 20 years of leadership experience in strategic business planning, marketing, and national account sales with Fortune 500 companies including The Coca-Cola Company and BellSouth…
professional soccer player
Simon Keith is not just a former professional soccer player - he's one of the longest-living organ transplant recipients
Director of the Gillin Sleep and Chronomedicine Research Center
Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine, Director of the Gillin Sleep and Chronomedicine Research…
Award Winning Educator and Author of "Words Will NEVER Hurt Me."
Sally Ogden is an energetic and charismatic teacher and speaker with 33 years of experience, having taught French, Spanish and Psychology in the public schools. She spent most of her…
comedian and English actor
Stephen leads Frost Included, an Inclusive Leadership practice. He served as Head of Diversity and Inclusion for KPMG and continues as a strategic advisor to the firm and its clients.…
The Nation's Original and Undisputed Networking Expert
Susan RoAne, known as "The Mingling Maven ," leads a double life as a bestselling author and a sought-after keynote speaker. She gives multi-generational audiences the required tools, techniques and…
Author of "Lead Like a PIRATE" - Award-Winning Teacher and Principal
Shelley has served as an award-winning teacher, principal, Director of Student Achievement, and Assistant Superintendent of Educational Leadership. Her highly respected work focuses on building leadership capacity through coaching, collaboration,…
Accelerating the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Innovative. Tenacious. Charismatic. These are just a few words that describe the talented tour de force that is SHANE & SHAWN WARD. The talented twin designers from New York City,…
First North American Woman To Climb Mt. Everest
Mount Everest was a culmination of an odyssey that began at age twelve when Sharon Wood's...
Founder and President of Creative Ventures
Described as an educator, trainer, and most importantly a catalyst, Stephen Harvill has developed dynamic approaches to the learning process.
NY Times Best Selling Authors and Personal Finance Experts
Steve and Annette Economides (Econo mee dis) are internationally recognized as personal finance experts and New York Times Best-Selling authors of three books: America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right On…
First Cancer Survivor to Summit Everest
With only one functioning lung, a prognosis of fourteen days to live, and being in a medically-induced coma for a year, Sean Swarner is the first cancer survivor to stand…
The Immortality of Influence: Believing Every Child Can Achieve Their Dreams
"Every child needs someone to be crazy about them." These are the words of Salome Thomas-EL, award-winning teacher and principal, and nationally recognized educator. They shape his life-long commitment to…
Former Co-host of ABC's "The View" lawyer
Star Jones (Reynolds) a lawyer and former prosecutor is known to television viewers for her candor confidence.
Fascination Expert! Author "How The World Sees You"
Sally Hogshead is the creator of the Fascination Advantage , the first personality assessment that measures how others perceive you. After researching over one million people, her algorithm can pinpoint…
Former Sheriff of Milwaukee County and Frequent News Media Guest
After nearly four decades in law enforcement Sheriff David Clarke has found innovative ways to serve the public that gives him the freedom to reach millions of Americans with his…
"Engaging, knowledgeable, entertaining and impactful"
"Engaging, knowledgeable, entertaining and impactful" Those are the words most often used to describe accomplished attorney, dynamic trainer and award-winning speaker Star Bobatoon. Star's background as an employment attorney gives…
Founder and President, Candid Culture
Shari Harley, MA and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is the founder and president of Candid Culture an international training and consulting firm bringing candor back to the work place, creating…
journalist
Shane Snow is an award-winning tech and media entrepreneur, journalist, and global explorer who has helped expose gun traffickers and government corruption, climbed up abandoned buildings around the world, eaten…
Communication & Influence Strategist, Forbes & New York Times Contributor
Coming from an entrepreneurial upbringing, Stacey learned early on how we consistently show up and interact determines our success in our organizations and in our lives.


















































