Introducing Alive City, a vibrant band fronted by Zach and Maddy, a gifted brother and sister pair. As the winners of the CFA Battle of the Bands, they gained notoriety and their music has amassed over 30 million plays. Defying expectations, Alive City creates a distinctive sound that breaks the mold of traditional Christian music. They are a Detroit-based team that takes... read full bio
It seems inappropriate to call Ava Joe a "old soul" at her young age, but you might be persuaded by her love of storytelling and her skill at transforming her life events into beautiful anecdotes. Ava's sophisticated taste in art, music, and movies contributes to this categorization; you'll notice that she is more inclined to reach for a well-worn Frank... read full bio
Amy Dresner is an author, journalist, and former comedian who is also in recovery from alcoholism and addiction. She has written for Addiction.com, Psychology Today, and numerous other magazines. She also has a column in the addiction/recovery journal theFix.com. Hachette released her debut novel, My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean, to overwhelmingly positive reviews from both... read full bio
Annie Bosko is a singer-songwriter whose song "CASH" is currently available. Her voice shines like a ray of California sunlight. The contradictions that made the Man in Black such a fascinating character served as the inspiration for "CASH," which Bosko and Griffin House wrote after performing a jail concert for prisoners. Bosko and Tommy Sims, a Grammy-winning writer and producer, co-produced... read full bio
DJ and producer Anastasia Kristensen, based in Copenhagen, has distinguished herself from the crowd with her unique abilities and captivating DJ sets. She collects noises from a wide range of sources, studies off-grid electronics with enthusiasm, and combines them using a daring, if not contagious, mixing method. Anastasia embraced strength and nonconformity throughout her life to become the selector she is... read full bio
Xayalith is one of seven children born to refugee parents who fled Laos due to the aftermath of the Vietnam War. One of the most difficult things Xayalith had to deal with as a child was losing her mother when she was only seven years old. She claims that this experience had a profound effect on her as a person.... read full bio
Anthony has devoted more than two decades to fostering environments that make both adults and children feel content, successful, and healthy. When schools, districts, and companies establish cultures where learning is the main focus, this work may be gratifying even though it can be difficult at times. From the rural poverty of eastern Washington to the opulence of the Metro Boston... read full bio
The producer Automhate, who is from Italy, has had a very busy year. Automhate began as a regular on the digital record label "Riddim Network." He was working with major artists like K-NINE & MONXX, which led to the release of the eagerly awaited "Terminhate" EP on Disciple: Round Table and the popular "EGO STREAM" EP on Halcyon. Without a doubt,... read full bio
Alan Amling is a thought leader on using digital disruption for success and a TED speaker. After 27 years with UPS, Amling, who is now a colleague and lecturer at UT, contributed to the advancement of innovation. He is a member of the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute's executive advisory board and the chief executive officer of the advising business Thrive... read full bio
Based in Nashville, Angela Autumn is a writer and musician of Appalachian descent. She has a number of albums that combine country and folk music. Her rustic upbringing has a big influence on her music. Her films gained millions of views, earning her the moniker "Rose of Appalachia." With all of its scabs, East Nashville life is accurately portrayed in the indie... read full bio
Aleya Haris, an award-winning speaker and Radically Authentic Strategic Storytelling specialist, enables leaders to unleash the potential of their organizational and personal narratives. She provides motivation and practical tactics that promote accountability, connection, and quantifiable outcomes in her trademark speeches. She has created her presentations to leave audiences feeling inspired and with practical strategies they can apply right away, whether they... read full bio
At his own crossroads in the twenty-first century, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock with a guitar draped over his shoulder and the amps turned up full blast. With the intensity of a hurricane in the Mississippi Delta and enough fret-burning fireworks to set his strings on fire, the Canadian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and producer screams. He has topped the... read full bio
Alex Goryachev is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and the publisher of The Dean of AI, a leading newsletter on the future of education and work. A former Managing Director of Cisco’s Global Innovation Centers, he has led AI and innovation strategy for Fortune 500 companies and contributed to global policy as a key member of the ISO Innovation... read full bio
Author and speaker Alexandra Whittington is a futurist who studies how society and humans will develop in the future. She works with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as a part of the Future of Business team, where she assists in navigating the challenging and unpredictable future. She co-authored and co-edited a number of books, including A Very Human Future, Aftershocks and... read full bio
The founder and CEO of Inspiration at Work, a female-owned futurist consulting firm, Alexandra Levit, aims to equip companies and their staff to be competitive and marketable in the business world of the future. Alexandra, a recent nationally syndicated Wall Street Journal columnist, is the author of multiple books, including the best-selling books Deep Talent: How to Transform Your Organization... read full bio
The Boston Consulting Group's Center for Sensing and Mining the Future, led by Alison Sander, monitors over 100 megatrends that are changing the strategic landscape of the world. CEOs, prime ministers, boards of directors, prestigious international institutions, and companies looking to handle global complexity are just a few of the varied clients Alison has worked with. Alison finished a study examining... read full bio
The creator of the Emerging World weekly, Afshin Molavi, is a Senior Fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies' Foreign Policy Institute. Molavi has logged hundreds of thousands of kilometers around the world as a former journalist, geopolitical risk analyst, and World Bank employee, documenting our reality in unexpected ways. Molavi talks extensively about geopolitical risk, global... read full bio
Adam Graves is a former professional hockey player from Canada. He was a member of the National Hockey League's New York Rangers for ten seasons. The San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers, and Detroit Red Wings were among his other teams. The King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is given yearly to the NHL player who best demonstrates leadership qualities or has... read full bio
Afrosound originated from José María Fuentes, the vice president of Discos Fuentes, who wanted a local take on the new sounds of Afro-Latin rock that were coming from abroad and were influenced by modern musicians like Santana and Osibisa. Afrosound's objective initially was to replicate the tropical and guitar sounds that at that time were blossoming in nations such as... read full bio
Among the emerging faces of the folk-pop trend, Amelia Day stands out for fusing catchy and unmistakable melodies with honest and passionate lyrics. She cultivates a close and intimate relationship with fans while getting them moving, following in the footsteps of fellow Seattlites Brandi Carlile and the Head and the Heart. After graduating from college, Amelia is bringing her blend of... read full bio
