Evan Stern is a Canadian actor who is best known for playing Roald in the Canadian comedy series “Letterkenny.” Stern was born in Toronto, Ontario, and he has previously studied at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, where he also spent a year abroad studying at The Bader International Study Centre. Stern went on to earn his B.A. in Drama Studies... read full bio
Howard Stern is an American radio personality. He gained national recognition over the radio for his outspoken and highly controversial radio show, branding him the label as a Shock Jock radio host. Howard is known to be the highest paid as well as the most fined radio figure in the US. The Howard Stern Show peaked with an audience of... read full bio
There's little doubt that Marnie Stern lives up to her moniker as "the lady who shreds," but shredding isn't enough for Marnie. Marnie might have released another album replete with her highly layered music, distinctive frenzied finger tapping and nearly philosophical lyrics after releasing three critically lauded albums. Marnie, on the other hand, is not one to sit still, as anybody... read full bio
Author of the groundbreaking Review on the Economics of Climate Change and former Chief Economist at the World Bank, Lord Nicholas Stern is currently the Chairman of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and the IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics. Apart from his position at the Grantham Institute, Lord... read full bio
American hip hop musician "Skinny" (stylized as $kinny) was born in Saudi Arabia. He founded and serves as the CEO of Floos Gang and Feed Me Entertainment. In addition to his success as a hip-hop performer, Skinny is renowned for his distinctive production style and melodious songwriting. Later, he signed a writer/producer agreement with Warner/Chappell Music and his debut mixtape "Ghetto... read full bio
40 Fingers is a guitar quartet from Italy that performs musical classics from all genres in a unique way which include Latin, jazz, pop, rock, movie soundtracks and more. 40 Fingers have been performing for a few years and have currently become internationally known earning over 30 million views in the past few years. The group consists of members Matteo... read full bio
Since they were teenagers, Michael Hobby and Bill Satcher, who established A Thousand Horses, have been creating a distinctive fusion of rock music laced with traditional American elements from the southeastern US. Their remarkable sound blends electric guitars, bass, and drums with blues to produce a distinctive and enthralling musical experience. Zach Brown, Graham DeLoach, and Shane Lenzen were all added... read full bio
It is a well-known fact that A. R. Rahman is credited for reinventing modern Indian music. Rahman has composed the soundtrack for more than 150 films, many of which have become classics, including "Roja," "Bombay," "Dil Se," "Taal," "Vandemataram," "Jodhaa Akbar," "Slumdog Millionaire," "127 Hours," "Rockstar" and many others. Rahman followed in the footsteps of his father, a South Indian... read full bio
Aasif Mandvi is an Indian-American comedian and actor who first gained widespread recognition for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show. Mandvi was born in Mumbai into a Muslim family. When he was young, his family relocated to Bradford, England, and then when he was sixteen, they made their permanent home in Tampa, Florida. Mandvi moved to New... read full bio
The powerful Parisian electronic music group ACID ARAB has been hypnotizing festival and clubgoers in Europe for the past few years with their seductive fusion of cutting-edge Western electronic music with Eastern sounds and voices. Acid Arab was founded by Parisian DJs Guido Minisky and Hervé Carvalho, who gradually developed their sound by interacting with several musicians from the Middle... read full bio
Acrobats of China Show featuring the New Shanghai Circus -- The Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus is a spectacular extravaganza of elegant eastern dance, dazzling acrobatics, mysterious magic, mystical music, and more. Over 40 amazing performers bring the Orient to you with fabulous backdrops, state-of-the-art lighting, and a fast-paced, exciting production! The show is a combination of... read full bio
Adam Alter is a speaker, consultant, and professor. A notable speaker for TED Talks, Alter is well-versed in technology, addictive behavior, and how the media shapes our realities. His research focuses on decision-making and social skills, much of which is influenced by modern technology. Alter has authored two books, Irresistible and Drunk Tank Pink, both of which explore technology and... read full bio
Adam Amin, a rising star in the world of sports media, joined FOX Sports as a play-by-play commentator for the network's coverage of the NFL, MLB and college basketball games. Amin is the principal television play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Bulls in addition to his responsibilities at FOX Sports. Amin spent nine years with ESPN before joining FOX Sports, where he... read full bio
Adam Brandenburger is co-author of the bestselling book Co-opetition, a professor at the Harvard Business School, and a respected business consultant. Co-opetition demonstrates how to combine competition and cooperation in order to change the game of business for maximum benefit. Brandenburger is a pioneer in applying Game Theory to the art of management and has been featured in The... read full bio
Adam Ferrier is a thought leader on motivating change through the science of behavioral economics and creativity and the founder of THINKERBELL. Ferrier has previously earned his B.A. in Psychology and his Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from Murdoch University. From there, he went on to earn his Masters of Psychology from the University of Western Sydney. Ferrier began his... read full bio
Adekunle Gold is a Nigerian highlife singer-songwriter and graphic designer who rose to fame after the release of his single “Sade,” which is a highlife cover of One Direction’s hit single “Story of My Life.” Highlife is a form of music from Ghana that takes structures of Akan music but played with Western instruments. Highlife music usually uses guitars and... read full bio
Aditi Nerurkar is a Medical Correspondent, health expert, and internal medicine physician. Nerurkar is the Co-Director of HMS Clerkship where she offers students engagements with community organizations in Alaska and Boston to study social determinants of health impact. Her work is most applicable for medical students during Covid-19. Dr. Nerurkar is also an esteemed speaker on stress relief, reliance, and... read full bio
Admiral Mike Rogers, a renowned authority on geopolitical risk and a former director of the NSA, teaches leaders how to embrace turbulence as a catalyst for progress. Admiral Rogers, a four-star officer with 37 years of service, is unequaled in his expertise as a cybersecurity practitioner and policymaker. He has held top positions at the National Security Agency (NSA), the... read full bio
Adrian Bradshaw is a former British Army officer who has served as the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, has previously served as Director Special Forces, and Commander Land Forces. Bradshaw has previously studied at Bloxham School, then went on to earn his BSc from the University of Reading, and his MA in International Relations and MSc in Defence Studies from... read full bio
Adrian Payne is the Professor of Marketing at the University of New South Wales and is a keynote speaker. Throughout the course of his career, Payne has become an expert in topics which include marketing, market research, general management, and corporate planning. He has previously earned his Med in Higher Education from Melbourne, his MSc from Aston and his Ph.D... read full bio
Anyone who has been a fan of AgaJon's work over the past several years, particularly those who value music as an art form, is aware that the German Afghan producer musician stands as a testament to music that defies the widespread tendency of mass (re)producing popular music without much regard for the craft itself. The "7 days EP" - released... read full bio
Clara Cappagli and Armand Bultheel make up the French electronic duo Agar Agar, who have been around since 2015. The two of them met back in the experimental art school called Beaux-Arts in Paris. Named after a jelly-like substance that comes from boiling red algae, Agar Agar is a synth-pop sensation with two studio albums and a slew of singles... read full bio
"Ahmed Bharoocha is a comedian, actor and writer. He made a name for himself in the Boston Comedy Scene. Ahmed is best known for his work in The Briefcase, Roshambo and most recently The Great American Comedy Tour. Performing with headliners like Aziz Ansari, Gary Gulman, Louis C.K. and Andy Samberg. His sketch group Dead Kevin has... read full bio
Aigel Gaisina, a poet from Naberezhnye Chelny, and Ilya Baramiya, an electronic musician from Saint Petersburg, make up the Russian electronic hip-hop duo AIGEL. The lyrics of the group primarily recount Gaisina's own experiences with her partner's trial, incarceration, and anticipated release. Gaisina and Baramiya collaborate primarily via remote means because they reside in different cities. Gaisina crafts lyrics and... read full bio
Aimee Garcia is an American actress who is best known for playing Veronice Palmero on the television series “George Lopez”, Jamie Batista on the television series “Vegas” and Ella Lopez on the television series “Lucifer”. Garcia was born in Chicago, Illinois and she started acting in commercials as a child and acted in local theatre productions in Illinois. Garcia later... read full bio
Long before she was able to comprehend the meaning behind the words and the poetry they contained, vocalist Widad Mjama had an intense interest with the Chikhates—these formidable and powerful women who sang "rebel" songs and preserved a tradition that dates back to the 12th century. This passion gave rise to the project centered around the art of AITA. Aita is... read full bio
American rock band Alabama Shakes embodies the essence of soulful roots rock, inspired by their Alabama homeland. They rose up from virtual obscurity when their 4-song debut EP earned positive critical acclaim. While touring the Southeastern states, they combined material for their debut album. Boys & Girls was recorded independently in Nashville while the group remained unsigned. ATO signed them... read full bio
Alan Blinder is an American economist and the Gordon S. Rentschler Memorial Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University. Blinder was born in New York City, New York, and he earned his B.A. from Princeton University before going on to earn his M.S. in economics from the London School of Economics and his Ph.D. in economics from the... read full bio
The Netflix version of Edward Berger's ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT stars award-winning German actor Albrecht Schuch opposite Daniel Brühl and for this role, Schuch was nominated for a BAFTA. His most well-known work is the highly praised film SYSTEM CRASHER by Nora Fingscheidt, for which he received the German Film Award for Best Leading Actor. Leading parts in recent movies such... read full bio
DJ and music producer ALECEO. He records for a number of well-known labels, including Music For Dreams, Pipe & Pochet, Lump, Kosa, Shango, and Café De Anatolia. Over the course of his career, he has produced a vast repertoire that includes singles, albums on vinyl and digital platforms, remixes, and collaborations with musicians from around the world. His sound is a... read full bio
For Fox Sports, Alex Faust calls Major League Baseball, college basketball and play-by-play. He also serves as one of the play-by-play broadcasters for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV. Alex used to be the Los Angeles Kings' television play-by-play announcer. He also provided play-by-play commentary for college basketball and football games on ESPN. Additional responsibilities included calling college hockey on NESN and... read full bio
Alexander Rahr is the Research Director of the German-Russian Forum and has also been director of the Russian-Eurasia Program and the coordinator for the institute’s EU-Russia Forum. Rahr has worked as a German management consultant, is a historian, political scientist and publicist. He has previously studied History at the Ludwig Maximillian University of Munich and earned his MA in History... read full bio
The world's foremost expert on millennial and baby boomer consumers, Alexis Abramson, Ph.D., is a generational expert and a "trendspotter" for those over 50. She is an accomplished author, blogger, corporate consultant, motivational speaker and award -winnging journalist. Numerous major media outlets including TIME, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur and People have written on her dedication to working with people of different generations, baby boomers and older... read full bio
Ali is a three-piece musical project with Indonesian roots that started in Jakarta. John Paul Patton and Arswandaru Cahyo started the project, which aims to infuse Middle Eastern culture with elements of cinematic soul, afro beat, funk, and disco, as well as aspects of 70s Indonesian rock, to produce a new groove and sound for the dynamic and modern Indonesian music... read full bio
Ally Acker is an American filmmaker, poet, author, and herstorian. She is best known for her book Reel Women: Pioneers of the Cinema which turned into a documentary, Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women which she was the cinematographer, interviewee, director, editor, producer, and writer for. She also released Reel Women Archive Film Series: The Producer/Director Relationship which... read full bio
Shires is just a down-to-earth, self-effacing West Texas gal currently residing in Nashville, working her tail off trying to find her niche in the music industry as an independent artist. In the recent Hollywood movie Country Strong, she played the fiddle player in the band backing Gwyneth Paltrow’s fictional country superstar. In real life, Shires runs with a decidedly more... read full bio
Amani Al-Khatahbeh is an author and entrepreneur. She is most known for her founding of Muslim Girl, a platform acclaimed by Muslim women in the West. Khatahbeh created this outlet in order to give Muslim women a voice in Western media. Muslim Girl has released staple columns in Teen Vogue, Fortune, and the Huffington Post. In addition, Muslim Girl was... read full bio
Amaro Freitas is leading the way in creating the new sound of Brazilian jazz in the seaside city of Recife, located in the hot state of Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil. The gifted young pianist has a strong connection to his hometown. Apart from the intense carnival rhythms of frevo and baião, Amaro's powerfully percussive approach to jazz is as influenced... read full bio
Ambassade wants to create a space in the music industry where non-Western and contemporary electronic output can coexist with Western music. Combining these melodic motifs allows us to better comprehend the malleable connection between the human realm and the dystopian robotic universe. The band concentrated more on song structures on their debut album, "Duistre Kamers," but their current live strategy is... read full bio
Ambassador Dennis Ross eloquently explains the complex world of Middle Eastern policy and illustrates the crucial role it will play in America's future. As this country's point man on the peace process for twelve years in both the Bush and Clinton administrations, he will share his insights on the failed Oslo Peace Accords and what we have learned from them,... read full bio
R&B and Jazz artist Amel Larrieux made her debut in the music industry as half of the duo Groove Theory. Since going solo she has released five studio albums and written and recorded music for many film and TV projects including Barbershop, Love Jones, Down To Earth, Sunset Park, and most recently Beyond the Lights. Amel's sound fuses a range... read full bio
Amelia Coburn is both light and dark. She has a talent for making the uncommon sound ageless, whether it's through songs of playful romance or tales of spiteful widows and midnight stream-of-consciousness. Characters she encounters while traveling to foreign places, reading literature in the shadows, and watching film noir are included in her works. Amelia weaves Tin Pan Alley tunes... read full bio
Amir Gwirtzman is an Israeli jazz musician from Tel Aviv, Israel. Gwirtzman is best known for his compositions on reed and woodwind instruments. For nearly ten years, Gwirtzman has performed solo projects with instruments like the Scottish Highland bagpipes, Middle Eastern ney, Armenian duduk, and flutes from cultures ranging from Native American to Irish and Vietnamese. Gwirtzmans renowned skill of... read full bio
Amy Thielen is a chef, food writer, and a television personality on the Food Network station. She primarily focuses on Midwestern cooking and food culture. She is the author of the cookbook, The New Midwestern Table and is also the host of Heartland Table which debuted on the Foodwork in September of 2013. Her recipes have been featured in Food... read full bio
Amy Vetter is a technologist, yogi, and CPA. She utilizes best practices in mindfulness and backs up her work with the B3 Method; which is business plus balance equals bliss. She is the creator of the B3 Method and is an expert on guiding her clients to put their soul back into their work. Given Vetter’s background, she gives a... read full bio
Andre Drummond plays center for the Detroit Pistons, for which he was selected in the first round of the NBA Draft with the ninth overall pick. At the end of his senior year in high school, Andre was rated by ESPN and NBADraft.net as the #1 player in the class, along with being ranked the #2 player by Rivals.com and... read full bio
The only tightrope walker in Italy who specializes in crossings and high-altitude walking is Andrea Loreni. His educational background blends theoretical philosophy with street theater and his primary objective has been the search for "another kind of truth" since the beginning of his career, something other than the speculative and logical model put out by Western philosophical thought. His creative work and... read full bio
Up until 2000, Andrei Kozyrev served as both the Russian Federation's foreign minister and a member of the Duma, the country's legislature. He agreed to join the board of directors of ICN Pharmaceuticals, a US company, and has since joined the boards of several Russian and foreign businesses. At the Moscow Institute of International Relations, he teaches. Andrei holds a PHD... read full bio
Andres Tapia is a senior partner for Korn Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting, a best-selling author, and a leading expert on diversity and workforce issues. Through his work with Korn Ferry, Tapia has also been the Global Solutions Leader for Workforce Performance, Inclusion and Diversity Practice. Tapia has previously earned his B.A. in History from Northwestern University and he went... read full bio
Andrew Raycroft is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender who began his career playing minor hockey in the Eastern Ontario AAA League of the OMHA with the Quinte Red Devils. From there, he began playing in the OHL for the Kingston Frontenacs and Sudbury Wolves before playing junior hockey for the Wellington Dukes of the OPJAHL. He was then... read full bio
Andrew Whitworth is an American football offensive tackle who currently plays for the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL. Whitworth was born in Monroe, Louisiana, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was apart of two Louisiana Class 5A State Championship teams. He also played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl before going on to... read full bio
Andy North is one of a handful of pro golfers to win the U.S. Open twice, and he didn't even like golf until a knee injury took contact sports away from him. He took an academic scholarship where he studied at the University of Florida and played for the Buster Bishop’s Florida Gators men’s golf team while there. He became... read full bio
Andy Shauf is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Saskatchewan. Early on in his musical career, Andy was the drummer for the Christian pop punk band, Captain. After breaking off as a solo artist, he released his debut EP entitled Darker Days, and not long after, he released two more EPs entitled Waiting for the Sun to Leave and Sam... read full bio
As an independent artist from the D.C. area, Anees' music is a genre-defying treat with ear candy melodies, slurred rhyme schemes and crooning lyrics. His genuine blending of pop and hip-hop with an R&B undertone frequently draws comparisons to artists like Mac Miller, Jon Belllion and Chance the Rapper. Anees makes works from the soul, for the soul. He passionately holds the view that music can... read full bio
Dr. Angela Cheng is a Board Certified Surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction. Her credentials include certification in both general surgery and plastic surgery. After completing her undergraduate and medical school education at the University of Florida, she went on to complete her general surgery residency at the University of Texas–Houston and her plastic surgery residency at the University of... read full bio
Angela Rye is an American political commentator, news correspondent, attorney, and the Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies, a political advocacy firm in Washington, D.C. As a political commentator, Rye serves as a political analyst for CNN as well as NPR. Rye was born in Seattle, Washington, and she earned her B.A. from the University of Washington before going on... read full bio
Angela Stanford is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. She has been playing golf since she was young and won the Fort Worth Girls Championship four times before playing in college. During her time in college she became a four-time All American and a four-time All-Western Athletic Conference selection. She went on to graduate with a... read full bio
Angela Stratiy is a deaf comedian, best known for her ""one-woman comedy show"" that she has performed in major cities throughout Canada as well as the United States. She has with Bob Whitford for a few years. Bob Whitford was well known throughout the deaf community for his impersonations of such characters as Jerry Lewis, Charlie Chaplin, Mr. Bean, John... read full bio
Ann Louise Bardach is the author of Cuba Confidential: Love and Vengeance in Miami and Havana, which was a finalist for the New York Public Library Helen Bernstein Award for Excellence in Journalism and the PEN USA Award for Best Non-fiction. She is also the editor of The Prison Letters of Fidel Castro as well as Cuba: A Travelers Literary... read full bio
This Ukraine born Singer/Songwriter has been in the music industry since she was a child. At the age of 10 she was leading the Children’s Worship at her church. A few years later Anna and her sister along with another set of sisters formed the girl group “The Girls”. “The Girls” recorded 4 albums together and toured... read full bio
Multi-instrumentalist Anna Moss is one half of the group Handmade Moments. Anna's music is a fusion of beatnik porch jazz soaking in Southern roots, RnB, folk, and more, with origins in the mountains of Arkansas and the metropolis of New Orleans. Your heart will stop when you hear Anna Moss' voice. When she sings, she holds the audience's interest and... read full bio
The Southeast Symphony & Chorus in Los Angeles and the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra both employ American conductor Anthony Parnther as its music director and conductor. The Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Chineke! Orchestra, Simfnica de Barcelona I Nacional de Catalunya, Jacaranda — Music at the Edge, Hear Now Music Festival, Mann Center Festival Orchestra, Pittsburgh Microtonal... read full bio
North London-born singer Antigoni was signed to Island Records when she was 20 by former president Darcus Beese, who also signed Amy Winehouse. She is of Cypriot descent. Her most recent single, Hit List, was released and she later quit to launch her own independent record company, Sirena Records. According to one description of her music, it is a blend of "hip hop... read full bio
Antoine van Agtmael is founder, president and chief investment officer of Emerging Markets Management, L.L.C. He is known for coining the term emerging markets. He has held several senior level management positions at the World Bank Group, where he founded the IFC Emerging Markets Index and Data Base. He is the author of Emerging Securities Markets and co-editor of... read full bio
April Macie travels the world collecting stories and experiences, which she translates into humorous, relatable tales in front of audiences worldwide. April has performed stand-up comedy for the troops, was a finalist on NBCs Last Comic Standing in 2006, has appeared on E! Entertainment, Fuel TV, HSN, Sirius and XM Radio, Bob & Tom, Access Hollywood, and was labeled an... read full bio
Ardalan, a Tehran native, discovered at a young age that he had an unusual affinity for music. Ardalan was first enthralled by classic jazz and rock as well as traditional Iranian music, but as he grew older and lived back and forth between Iran and California, his tastes started to change. Ardalan's collection of mixtapes featuring rare musical jewels such as... read full bio
"Arden Myrin is an American actress and comedian who is best known for her roles as Regina Sinclair on the Netflix series “Insatiable” and for her run as a cast member on “MADtv”. Myrin was born in Little Compton, Rhode Island and after graduating from school she moved to Chicago where she was a member of Improv Olympic before moving... read full bio
Arian Foster is a former American professional football running back and musician from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Foster began his career playing football at only 7 years old as his father was a former NFL professional player and he wanted to follow in his footsteps much to his father’s dismay. Foster played football in high school where he was named San... read full bio
Aristotle Athari is a comedic actor, director, and actor from the United States. During the forty-seventh season of "Saturday Night Live," Athari served as a cast member. After getting his start in stand-up comedy, Athari began working on sketches under the group name Goatface alongside other Muslim-American comedians Hasan Minhaj, Asif Ali, and Fahim Anwar. In 2018, their sketch work... read full bio
After nearly giving up on music altogether, talented singer-songwriter Arlo McKinley released his debut solo album on John Prine's Oh Boy records. His story is one of hope and sincerity and he is living proof that great songs will eventually reach the right ears, even if it takes time. Die Midwestern, McKinley's debut, is firmly anchored in street soul, country, punk and gospel and is inspired... read full bio
Arooj Aftab, born on March 11, 1985, is a Pakistani singer, composer, and producer known for her versatility in various musical styles and idioms, including jazz and minimalism. Aftab made history by becoming the first-ever Pakistani artist to win a Grammy Award at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in April 2022. She was nominated for the Best New Artist award... read full bio
Artie Lange is an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and radio and podcast host. He is best known for often appearing on MadTV, and The Howard Stern Show. He studied at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and went on to Seton Hall University. Lange wasnt able to stay at school long because his father suffered a terrible accident and... read full bio
William Asa Hutchinson II was the 46th governor of Arkansas, serving in that position from 2015 until 2023. He is a well-known Republican. Hutchinson had a number of important positions before becoming governor, both in the political and judicial arenas. Hutchinson was appointed U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas by President Ronald Reagan in 1982, where he successfully protected... read full bio
Independently released by Ash, his music has been streamed over 600 million times across digital platforms. The musician and live performer, who is now 25 years old, has been putting out music under his very own label, which is called Ash Music, ever since he started his career. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays the guitar, saxophone, keyboard, drums, and... read full bio
Ashkan Kooshanejad, known as Ash Koosha, is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and futurist from London. The artist creates alternative electronic music filled with synth, bass, and guitar sounds. Ash Koosha is best known for his creation of a virtual reality album. The album is filled with multisensory experiences, combining sound and video to achieve a heightened sense of engagement with... read full bio
Ashleigh Shelby Rosette is a seasoned academic leader and researcher who has significantly influenced the management and organizational sectors. She has had a notable career at Duke University's esteemed Fuqua School of Business, where she has held important positions like Senior Associate Dean, Professor of Management and Organizations, and Center of Leadership and Ethics Scholar. The basis for her remarkable profession... read full bio
Ashlyn Harris is an American soccer player who most recently has played for the Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League, as well as for the United States women’s national soccer team. Harris was born in Satellite Beach, Florida, and she began her career playing soccer in high school where she helped the team win state championship titles two... read full bio
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Ater Majok is an Australian-Lebanese-Sudanese professional basketball player who has played for the US Monastir and Lebanon. Majok is a power forward and center player who began his basketball career playing at the American International School of Sydney in Sydney, New South Wales. He went on to play basketball for a year in college at UConn before signing a two-month... read full bio
Aurora Aksnes, known as Aurora, is a singer-songwriter and producer from Norway. Her debut album, ‘Running with the Wolves’, received widespread acclaim from online blogs and national press. Aurora’s song, ‘Runaway’, launched into success with Spotify; it reached 1 million streams after only 6 weeks. The artist’s connection to her music draws in audiences across the world. Her wholesome, pure... read full bio
Austin Pettis is a former American professional football wide receiver who played in the NFL. Pettis was born in Anaheim, California, and he began his career playing high school football where he was named first-team All-league and All-county and third-team All-state and was also named to the All-Southern Section Team and second-team All-league. Pettis went on to play college football... read full bio
Avi Issacharoff is an Israelia journalist who is known for his focus on Palestinian affairs. He is also the co-creator of Netflix’s Fauda, which rose to critical acclaim upon release. Issacharoff graduated from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and has an MA in Middle Eastern Studies and Literature from Tel Aviv University. Issacharoff is currently the Middle East analyst for... read full bio
AWATE is a creative Eritrean rapper who was born and raised in Camden, London. His music is infused with Turkish Dcypha's legendary production. Trench Magazine praised AWATE's debut album, "Happiness," as a "British rap masterpiece," while Noisey, The Line of Best Fit, Complex, GUAP Mag, BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra also gave it their support. Complex praised and praised his debut EP,... read full bio
Aynur is one of today's most prominent Kurdish vocalists. Her powerful voice and outstanding musical narration convey her cultural roots as a worldwide genre. Her distinct voice combines traditional Kurdish folk music with the modern sensibilities of Western music. She is one of the best-selling performers in Kurdish folk music, and her recordings are hailed not just in Turkish but also... read full bio
Baba Ali is an up-and-coming rock-funk musician who was born in New York. Ali began his career working as one part of the future-soul duo, Voices of Black, before he moved to the United Kingdom to earn his master’s degree in fine art at Goldsmiths. After finishing his degree, Ali went back to pursuing his musical career and released his... read full bio
The folk-noir band Balaklava Blues are fighting on the cultural front lines of Ukraine's democratic and liberation movement. Balaklava Blues plays with many folk traditions and Ukrainian polyphony.They combine eons-old polyphonic customs, individual narratives, sounds from revolution and conflict, and striking visuals that fuse traditional themes with modern manifestations of trauma, vulnerability, and power. Their multimedia live presentation is passionate and... read full bio
Will Magid, a trumpet player, producer and ethnomusicologist, is the mastermind behind the international electronic music group Balkan Bump. Heavy electronic production is combined with worldwide musical influences, such as Middle Eastern beats, American hip hop and traditional Balkan brass melodies, in the music of Balkan Bump. The Balkan Bump live presentation, which may range in size from a solo artist to a... read full bio
Barry Church is a former American football strong safety who played in the NFL. Church was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was named to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s “Terrific 25” team, had second-team all-state Class AAAA, first-team Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League-East honors, and also played in the Big 33... read full bio
2017 TOPIC LIST WORLD AFFAIRS: Future In Sight - Based on Barry H. Minkin's best selling book of the same title, this presentation highlights the most important global trends in business, demographics, lifestyles, technology, world affairs and politics. Globalization Lessons -Globalization has been called the most important trend since the Industrial Revolution. Join Barry as he shares lessons learned by major corporations... read full bio
Barry Peterson is a correspondent on CBS News. During his time as a correspondent, Peterson has reported on things like wars, fashion, international news and cultures, natural disasters, and more. He has also had the honor of interviewing huge celebrities and leaders of war some of which include, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Anthony Hopkins, and more. Peterson has been recognized with... read full bio
Barry Posner is a leadership expert whos been named one of the Top 50 Leadership Coaches in America. He co-authored the award-winning, best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge, which has become the leadership training industry standard. Mr. Posner currently teaches leadership at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University where hes received several teaching honors. Hes also taught at Hong... read full bio
Bart Scott is a former American professional inside linebacker football player and is currently a radio personality. Scott was born in Detroit, Michigan, and he began his career playing high school football at Southeastern High School where he still currently visits every year to give advice with high school students. Scott went on to play college football at Southern Illinois... read full bio
Basia Bulat is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto, Ontario. Bulat can play several instruments such as the piano, guitar, autoharp, hammered dulcimer, charango and ukulele. She grew up in Etobicoke, Ontario, and her mother was a music teacher who taught the piano and guitar. Bulat went on to earn a degree in English at the University of... read full bio
Bassem Youssef, often referred to as the Jon Stewart of the Middle East, is a satirist and columnist who has faced tremendous adversity with censorship and hard laws in Egypt. Inspired by Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show to begin his career, Youssef hosted the Al-Bernameg (The Show), a satirical news program, for three years. Youssef was named among Time magazine’s... read full bio
Beats Antique is a world fusion and electronic music group. Notable for their live shows, dance, and performance art, the group delivers on a variety of different genres. The music is a combination of Middle Eastern belly dance, hip-hop, jazz, afro-beat, and electronic. The members of the band are experienced in the arts- Zoe Jakes is a lifelong dancer, skilled... read full bio
Bejenec, who is well-known for his thrilling live performances, creates an enticing, throbbing blend of techno, house and the cutting edge of electronica. His live performances resound with inventiveness and passion, fostering a creatively exploratory environment with a vibrant blend of playful trance elements, acid, breakbeats and lovely emotions. Bejenec was created in 2014 when he was forced to leave his birthplace of... read full bio
Belleruth Naparstek is an American social worker, psychotherapist, author, teacher, and producer of a guided imagery library of self-administered audio programs. Naparstek has been a practicing psychotherapist for over 30 years and is the creator of Time Warner Health Journeys. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Chicago and earned her Master’s degree in clinical social... read full bio
Ben Affleck is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker, actor, writer and producer who has received widespread acclaim for his efforts in these fields. He has appeared in famous works spanning many genres during the course of his spectacular and sustained career, including Argo, Gone Girl and Good Will Hunting. He has also played Batman in a number of movies based on the Batman... read full bio
Ben enjoys performing with a surprisingly eclectic cult-like following of laugh-happy comedy fans and has shared the stage with such luminaries as Joe List, Louis J. Gomez, and Andrew Schulz. Right now, Ben is the most sought-after product coming out of Canada. He has over 92,000 Instagram followers and is expanding quickly. Ben makes fun of pop culture, politics, the... read full bio
Ben Parr is an American journalist, author, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. Parr was born in Princeton, Illinois, and he began creating his first company while studying at Northwestern University. Parr went on to earn his B.A. in Science in Human Culture, Political Science and a minor in Business Institutions from Northwestern University. During his time at Northwestern, Parr earned the... read full bio
Bernard Pierce is a former American professional football running back who has played in the NFL. Pierce was born in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and he began his career playing football for high school where he was a second-team Class AAAA All-State selection. After graduating from high school, Pierce went on to play football at Temple University where he won the Mid-American... read full bio
Bernie Herms is a Canadian Christian music producer, composer, and songwriter who is based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Herms was born in London, Ontario, and was the son of a Pentecostal minister. While growing up, Herms moved around Edmonton, Alberta, to Chilliwack, British Columbia before studying at Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia. From there, Herms transferred to Belmont... read full bio
Betty Liu is the news anchor for Bloomberg Television, a journalist, and CEO. Liu is best known for her award-winning business reports, where she encounters influential business, political, and media leaders. Liu has interviewed with the likes of Warren Buffett and Elon Musk. In addition, Liu is the founder and CEO of the New York City-based company, Radiate. Radiate is... read full bio
BEXAR is an up-and-coming country duo that consists of members Chris Ryan on lead vocals and guitar, and Logan Turner on vocals, banjo, and guitar. The duo met while they were both attending a writing session during CMA Fest in East Nashville. The duo penned the name BEXAR as Ryan is from Bexar County, Texas. After they penned the name... read full bio
Big Dave McLean is a Canadian blues guitarist, harmonica player, and singer-songwriter from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was raised by a mother who played piano and a father who was a minister so music was always a big part of his life. McLean grew a love for blues music as his brother had a record collection and together the two... read full bio
"Jackson Stell, known by his DJ name Big Wild is an electronic DJ, composer, producer, and engineer. He first worked under the name JBeatz while attending Northeastern University in Boston. Later on in his twenties, he decided to change his stage name to Big Wild, which along with what he intends for his music, represents his love for the landscape... read full bio
Bikini Trill is a Los Angeles-native band consisting of singer Lauren 'LJ' Johnson, Kourosh 'Roach' Poursalehi on bass, and Tony Stern on guitar. They made their SXSW debut in 2017, which helped grab them a bunch of attention and grow their adoring fanbase. Bikini Trill then went on their very first tour across the nation, opening for bands like The... read full bio
Bill Cubit is an American football coach and former football player who has most recently been the assistant head coach and running back coach for the University of Delaware. Cubit was born in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, and he began his career playing football, basketball, and baseball in high school. He went on to accept a scholarship from the University of... read full bio
Bill Snyder is a retired American college football coach and former football player. Snyder was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, and he began his career play college football at the University of Missouri and for William Jewell College where he earned three letters in football as a defensive back and halfback. Snyder went on to earn his B.A. from William... read full bio
Prior to coaching the Oklahoma City Thunder, Billy Donovan spent nineteen seasons at the University of Florida, where he coached the Florida Gators to two NCAA championships. His unmatched coaching skills have produced more wins than any other coach in the history of the Florida basketball program, and he coached the Gators to more NCAA tournament appearances, NCAA tournament wins,... read full bio
Binker Golding and Moses Boyd are the two partners in the London, United Kingdom-based company Binker and Moses. Saxophone and drums are playing in a free jazz duo. They are among the leaders of a loose but connected group of jazz musicians based in London who draw inspiration from other genres of music, including grime, hip-hop, and electronic music in... read full bio
Biz Stone is an American creative director, software engineer, and businessperson. He is best known for co-founding Twitter and has previously been the creative director at Xanga. He studied at both Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts Boston but did not graduate. Stone started his career as a designer for Little, Brown and Co. From there, he earned his... read full bio
Blake Anderson is an American football coach and former football player. Anderson was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and he began his career playing college football at Baylor University and then at Sam Houston State where he was a quarterback and wide receiver. While playing at Sam Houston State, Anderson was named to the Southland Conference All-Academic team. After graduating, Anderson... read full bio
Bob Diaco is an American football coach who is currently the defensive coordinator at Purdue University and is a former linebacker. Diaco was born in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, and he began his career playing college football at the University of Iowa where he was a two-time All-Big Ten selection and was also named the team’s co-MVP. After graduating from... read full bio
Bob Levy is an American stand-up comedian who is also known as The Reverend. Although dubbed the name The Reverend, dont mistake his comedic act for anything religious. His comedy performances are the funniest, most irreverent, innovative shows on the circuit today. During his early comedic years, while working with Howard Stern, writer Jackie Martling gave him his famous nickname.... read full bio
Author, speaker, and retired basketball player Bob Love is all about overcoming adversity and persevering through struggles. Love began his basketball career playing in high school and college, playing for Morehouse High School and Southern University. Afterwards, he played for the Eastern Basketball League and averaged 25 points per game, earning him the EBL Rookie of the Year Award. He... read full bio
Bob Golub is the quintessential realized American dream. Poor kid from a family of ten, leaves a one-movie theater western Pennsylvania steel mill town and through sheer fortitude and drive becomes a headlining comedian and movie actor. Bob’s vast array of experience in the entertainment world has lead him on “The Tonight Show” to a role in Martin Scorsese’s blockbuster... read full bio
Bob Toohey oversees human resources and is in charge of making sure Allstate recruits, keeps and develops a diverse workforce to support future success. Toohey has vast expertise creating businesses and managing business and digital transformation initiatives. His most recent position was President of Pymetrics, where he developed a customer-centered culture for expansion and oversaw the company's transformation from a startup to... read full bio
Bobby Hebert is an American sportscaster and former American professional football player who played quarterback in the NFL as well as in the United States Football League. Hebert was born in Cut Off, Louisiana, and he began his career playing high school football before going on to play college football at Northwestern State. After graduating, Hebert went undrafted and ended... read full bio
Bobby Petrino is an American football coach and former football player who is currently the head coach for Missouri State University. Petrino was born in Lewistown, Montana, and he began his career playing college football at Carroll College where he was a quarterback. He went on to begin his coaching career at Carroll College where he was a graduate assistant.... read full bio
