Asian American

Professor Sala-i-Martin is recognized as the world leading expert on innovation and competitiveness. Since 2003 he has led the Global Competitiveness Report, which annually measures and ranks the competitiveness of…

Laurie Woolever is a writer and editor, and for nearly a decade, worked as the lieutenant to the late author, TV host, and producer Anthony Bourdain. She is the author…

Will Page is the former Chief Economist of Spotify(2012-19) and PRS for Music (2006-12), where he pioneered ‘rockonomics,’ the application of economics to music and digital media. At PRS, he published work…

Human rights activist and recipient of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, Nadia Murad is a leading advocate for survivors of genocide and sexual violence. Her New York Times bestselling memoir, "The Last…

Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein of Jordan is the former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Known for his outspoken criticism of fascism, religious radicalism, and threats to civil liberties…

When leaders want to break team silos, drive exponential growth and innovate through teamwork, they call Erica Dhawan. Erica Dhawan is an internationally recognized leading authority, speaker, and advisor on…

Since winning Fan Favorite on Shear Genius in 2007, style expert and small business guru, Tabatha Coffey has been the go-to for no-nonsense truths, delivered in her signature style. From the iconic…

Nazanin Boniadi is an Iranian-born, SAG, and AACTA Award-nominated actress and renowned activist. Her TV and film credits include How I Met Your Mother, Homeland, Counterpart, and Hotel Mumbai. She next stars in Amazon’s…

Ryan Bergara is one of the two main co-hosts for the Buzzfeed Unsolved and Shane Madej is an actor and producer, known for BuzzFeed Unsolved: Supernatural (2016), Zack & Justin…

Jason Ma 馬良傑 is an influential G20 business and education leader, preeminent success coach/mentor to next-generation leaders, boardroom/C-suite strategic advisor, acclaimed author, and sought-after speaker and masterclass leader. Onstage and “uncaged” in ballrooms…

What is the Ann Curry difference? She is more than a highly esteemed, award-winning journalist. Ann brings stories to life. Her reporting is raw, bold, and deeply personal, because she…

Lydia is a 2 time major winner, a global star and has continually set records both as an amateur and professional.

Ashly is a writer, director, and producer. Formerly of BuzzFeed, she is currently a story editor on Freeform’s Good Trouble. Most recently she served as a Senior Producer on the Biden/Harris campaign…

Ashley is currently starring as “Mindy” in the series Emily in Paris at Paramount Network opposite Lily Collins. She returned to Broadway in Fall 2019 in the new play GRAND HORIZONS at the…

Stephanie Shepherd is an environmental advocate and social entrepreneur. Formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Kardashian West Brands, she has since established her own platform. With close to 2 million…

12th President of the World Bank Group Jim Yong Kim is a global visionary devoted to improving the lives of people in developing countries and championing the cause of global health. Renowned for…

Ban Ki-Moon was the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 2007 to December 2016. Before becoming Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations.

Nadya Okamoto is a 22-year-old Harvard student. She is the Founder of PERIOD (period.org), an organization fighting to end period poverty and stigma that she founded at the age of 16.…

Kristen Kish was born in South Korea and adopted into a family in Kentwood, MI.  She showed an affinity for cooking at a young age.   Her mother suggested she go to culinary school…

Dallas Liu recently landed the role of “Prince Zuko” in the highly anticipated, Netflix, live-action series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, written by Albert Kim and produced by Dan Lin.

Sophia Chang is a music business matriarch who worked with Paul Simon and managed ODB, RZA, GZA, Q Tip, A Tribe Called Quest, Raphael Saadiq, and D'Angelo.

Cathy Yan is a filmmaker born in China and based in New York. She received a dual MFA in film and an MBA at New York University, as well as…

One room at a time, Vern Yip is designing his way across America, having knocked down walls and made over countless homes and restaurants during his four seasons of TLC’s Trading…

Andrew Yang is an entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, non-profit leader, and former US presidential and NYC mayoral candidate.

Although Maia and Alex Shibutani made Olympic history at the 2018 Winter Games, their story begins long before then. The sister and brother, affectionately known as the “ShibSibs”, share memories…

Alexa Chung is a television personality, model and writer

Candid, concise, and engaging, Brad Katsuyama discusses the HFT controversy that Flash Boys has brought to the forefront—explaining both what is at issue with the practice and detailing how and why…

Known to millions as “The Korean Vegan,” Joanne Molinaro began her blog of the same name in 2016 after adopting a plant-based diet.

Jeff Orlowski electrified viewers with The Social Dilemma, a chilling portrayal of social media companies and the outsize influence they hold over our socio-political landscape.

James Rhee is an expert in change. He unites mathematical and creative systems to identify and amplify purpose and goodwill, creating sustainable value through the design of human-centered operations.

John Kim is a licensed therapist, speaker, and author of best sellers, I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck and Single. On Purpose. He is a writer for Psychology Today…

Although Maia and Alex Shibutani made Olympic history at the 2018 Winter Games, their story begins long before then. The sister and brother, affectionately known as the “ShibSibs”, share memories…

Marianna Hewitt is an influencer-turned-entrepreneur whose dreams of making it big are rooted in her small-town Ohio upbringing. Marianna takes audiences through her college years, to her 9-5 job —…

Fala Chen, the well-known multilingual actress will next star as one of the leads in the upcoming Marvel feature Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings for director Destin…

Jon M. Chu can't help telling a good story. His singular goal is to make films that people can’t unsee.

Dr. Leana Wen is an outspoken leader among a new generation of physicians.

Joe Zee is an internationally acclaimed TV producer, host and style expert, and fashion industry veteran.

John Yang was named NBC News White House correspondent in November 2007. Yang is based in Washington, D.C. and contributes to all NBC News properties, including “NBC Nightly News with…

Chloé Zhao is a Chinese filmmaker, known primarily for her work in independent American films. Zhao made history in 2021 when she became the First Asian woman and only the…

Eddie Huang is a chef, writer, TV host, fashion designer, speaker and producer whose work is recognized for bridging food with music, culture, comedy, politics and metropolitan life.

David Chang is the Chef and Founder of Momofuku. Named one of “the most influential people of the 21st century” by Esquire magazine, David has appeared on numerous television shows.

Amanda Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Rise, a social movement accelerator. She is a 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and star of the Emmy-nominated documentary “Rise Above.”

Kim Ng is an executive in Major League Baseball. She is currently the general manager of the Miami Marlins and the highest-ranking female baseball executive. She is the first woman…

Andrew Chau successfully co-founded SkipTheDishes in 2012, which from its early beginnings in Saskatoon grew to over 130 markets and a network of over 4 million Canadians and 25,000 restaurant…

Catherine Haena Kim was born to Korean parents. Her parents migrated to America and lived there. Even after being born and raised in America, her family made sure that she and…

With the rare ability to captivate audiences with her sincere storytelling and global perspective, Lulu Wang continues to establish herself as a writer and filmmaker to watch. Most recently, Wang…

Kevin Kwan was born and raised in Singapore, where he attended Anglo-Chinese School in the mornings and spent his afternoons either hiding from his Chinese tutor or chasing after neighborhood…

Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D. is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University.  Her research focuses on two main questions: how our brains allow us to learn and…

Lt. Dan Choi, a West Point graduate and Iraq veteran, announced that he was gay on ‘The Rachel Maddow Show’ on March 19, 2009. Because of three words – “I…

The Valley of Amazement is Amy Tan’s seventh novel since her debut in 1989 with The Joy Luck Club.