The CEO and co-founder of Libelium, a Spanish IT firm, is Alicia Asín. The company developed "Waspmote," an open source, wirelTaess sensor hardware platform for the Internet of Things (IoT). When it comes to data mining, Alicia Asín is an excellent speaker. She specifically addresses the important issues surrounding Big Data and the importance of security and privacy in the new... read full bio
The HOPE Foundation was formed by award-winning author and educational leader Alan Blankstein, who served as its president for 25 years. Nobel Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu served as the foundation's honorary chair. Alan, a former "high-risk" young person, started out as a music teacher. He was employed by March of Dimes, Phi Delta Kappa, and Solution Tree, which he... read full bio
Throughout her career, Alyssa Farah Griffin has held prominent positions in American politics, the media, and government. She presently co-hosts The View on ABC and contributes to politics on CNN. Under President Donald J. Trump, Farah Griffin held the positions of Assistant to the President and Director of White House Communications. She was in charge of the message strategy for Operation... read full bio
The Stanford Mind and Body Lab's principal investigator is Alia J. Crum, PhD, an assistant professor of psychology at Stanford University. Her study focuses on mindsets, how they impact key outcomes in areas like stress, food, and exercise, and how they may be intentionally and consciously altered through intervention to improve mental and physical health. Among the honors Dr. Crum... read full bio
Anita Lynch has worked for well-known companies like Disney, Yahoo, Apple, Amazon, and Bain for more than 25 years. She is one of the first African American women to hold this position in the C-suite of a publicly traded firm, having most recently held the position of Chief Data Officer at New Relic. She presently advises companies, angel investors, and venture... read full bio
As the founder and CEO of ImpactVest, an impact mission-driven alternative asset management company committed to advancing a purpose-driven economy and reimagining capitalism, Aisha is a futurist, sustainability activist, and entrepreneur who is committed to reimagining the future of impact and sustainability. Aisha, the founder and CEO of ImpactVest, is dedicated to establishing a new paradigm in sustainability and finance where... read full bio
Having worked for NGOs, the UN Refugee Agency, and the US Refugee Admissions Program, Amali has vast international expertise in refugee protection, resettlement, forced migration, and displacement environments. Her experience interviewing refugees who were escaping conflict gave her the opportunity to learn about their experiences escaping climate change. Climate Refugees was created as a result. She has studied urban and... read full bio
Hannah Harding, whose stage name is Aldous Harding, is a Kiwi singer and songwriter. Her debut, which drew similarities to Scott Walker and Kate Bush, garnered praise for her gothic indie folk and stark emotionality. Party, Designer, and Warm are some of the subsequent outings Chris took a more wacky approach to indie pop, channeling artists like Nico and Cate... read full bio
Members of Turnstile and Trapped Under Ice founded the American rock group Angel Du$t in Baltimore. Brand New Soul is the most recent of their five studio albums to date. Billboard identified the band as one of the most significant in expanding the definition of hardcore punk, and they are contracted to Roadrunner Records. Pretty Buff was listed as one... read full bio
"AN21’s rise to immediate attention has invariably been the product of countless creative revelations. Bold enough to don his studio dexterity to the likes of Ellie Goulding and Gorillaz, his own sophisticated club stylings to the masses. Where 2010 proved his essential starting point in his career, 2011 certainly saw his enigmatic studio output taken to a whole new level... read full bio
Formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland by Tim Wheeler (vocals and guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass) and Rick McMurray (drums), Ash released their first studio album ‘1977’ and were then joined by Charlotte Hatherley (guitar) for a further 3 studio albums ‘Nu-Clear Sounds’, ‘Free All Angels’ and ‘Meltdown’. Charlotte left the band in 2006 and the band went on to record and... read full bio
Ian Matthias Bavitz, otherwise known as Aesop Rock, is one of the original faces of underground and alternative hip-hop. This eclectic rhymesayer burst onto the radar with his universally acclaimed debut album Labor Days and followed it up with EP Daylight. Bavitz produces music that defies the norm. Having released over four albums of futurized funk, Aesop Rock has... read full bio
"Andrew Busch is an expert in global currency, public policy, and finance. As a regular radio host and contributor to CNBC, Busch reports on difficult topics, making them digestible for the average consumer. Whether speaking about Washington, Wall Street, or personal finance, Busch is an excellent communicator. Busch’s extensive experience with reporting has allowed him to become a top influencer... read full bio
Alex Sheen is the founder of ‘Because I Said I Would’, which is a social movement and nonprofit that works to ensure the betterment of humanity through promises and to build a community that are driven to help others. Sheen’s story is one with a heartfelt message, his father passed away from cancer and through his father Sheen started Because... read full bio
Antonio Pierce is a former American professional football linebacker who has played in the NFL. Pierce was born in Ontario, California, and he began his career playing high school football at Paramount High School before going on to play college football at both Mount San Antonio College and University of Arizona. After finishing college, Pierce went undrafted in the NFL... read full bio
Anthony Castonzo is an American professional football offensive tackle who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts. Castonzo was born in Des Plaines, Illinois, and he began his career playing high school football where he was named a two-star recruit by Rivals. From there, Castonzo went on to play college football for Boston College where he earned All-ACC Freshman honors as... read full bio
"Recreating the #1 Variety Show of all time, A Really Big Shew includes all the exciting, high energy elements of Ed Sullivan's show. Comedy, Music, Magic, Ventriloquism, unique specialty acts, audience participation, retro TV commercials and everyone's favorite little Italian mouse, Topo Gigio appear in this unique production. Entertainers such as Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, Carol... read full bio
Best known for their hit single “Boston,” San Diego, CA bred alt-rock band Augustana has solidified their spot in music history. Their first big album, All the Stars and Boulevards, hit #1 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart and #96 on the Top 200. “Boston” made it to no. 34 on the Billboard top 100 and was featured on shows... read full bio
A Flock of Seagulls is responsible for some of the biggest hits of the 1980s, including ""Space Age Love Song"", ""Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)"", and ""The More You Live, the More You Love"". They are noted as one of the ground breaking musical acts during the advent of the music video era. A Flock of Seagulls... read full bio
Pratts career received its impetus when he became the first African-American pianist to win the Naumburg International Piano Competition, which launched him into a strenuous performance schedule following his signing with IMG Artists. Pratt made his debut at Lincoln Center with the New York Philharmonic and accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Piano and Artist in Residence at the... read full bio
