Born and raised in Los Angeles, DJ Spider has worked tirelessly at developing his craft since he bought his first set of turntables in 1996. DJ Spider’s introduction into the mainstream, however, came when he won the Next on the Decks contest presented by BPM Magazine in June of 2006. Although Spider had already cemented his reputation throughout the L.A.... read full bio
Born in Los Angeles, Ryan Best grew up in Philadelphia, where he fell in love with music. He began collecting records at an early age after being influenced by Rock & Roll, R&B, and Hip-Hop. His father, a musician/songwriter before he was born, influenced him to love music history, songwriting, live performance, and DJing. Mr. Best soon studied DJing after acquiring his... read full bio
Money manager-turned-DJ Paul Sevigny has established himself as the soundtrack of choice for exclusive fashion shows, store openings, and nightclubs around the world. With a unique blend of rock, punk, and metal, Sevigny has solidified his status as an A-list DJ with an impressive client list that includes Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Hard Rock Cafe, Coca-Cola, Mick Jagger, and Michael Bloomberg.... read full bio
Dan Chiras' last power bill was in 1996. Rather of rejecting power and contemporary amenities, he uses the sun and wind to suit his family's requirements. Former college lecturer Dan created a state-of-the-art rammed earth tire and straw bale home in Evergreen, Colorado, in 1995. A year later, he added a wind generator to the roof. Dan has spent 30... read full bio
The Knicks at Madison Square Garden, Nanette Lepore, Bon Appetit, NBC, ESPN, and many more fashion, business, and nightlife clients in New York City are among the clientele of DJ Rumor. His job also takes him to places like Colorado, The Hamptons, Las Vegas, Chicago, and San Francisco. Rumor mixes musical genres appropriate for each occasion to create an atmosphere.... read full bio
An expert in visual marketing and social media, Donna Moritz is headquartered in Queensland, Australia. She is enthusiastic in viral marketing, content strategy, and visual social media. Her passion is teaching individuals like you how to use visual social media and content strategy to succeed in business. Socially Sorted, Donna's blog, was named the Best Business Blog in Australia for 2014. In... read full bio
Darcy Hitchcock is the head of a consultancy firm that specializes in the adoption of sustainable business practices. She applies her more than 25 years of expertise assisting organizations in transition (total quality management, self-directed work teams) to guiding them toward sustainability. Hitchcock oversees the Zero Waste Alliance's sustainability assessment program as a senior associate. Together with the International Sustainable Development Foundation and... read full bio
As a DJ producer duo, Disfunktion is made up of two best friends who began spinning music at various events across the nation. They gradually developed a passion for creating their own music, too. They were well on their way to beginning a vast collection of banging house tunes after getting their debut track signed to Olav Basoski's Rootz Records in 2007. Their... read full bio
Darcy Donavan is an American born actress, recording artist and philanthropist. Born in Miami, Florida and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Darcy is much more than just a Southern belle. Beginning her career in the entertainment industry at the young age of eight-years-old, Darcy started performing in children's hospitals and raising money for charities in her hometown. She later competed in... read full bio
Toronto's Ducks Ltd. and Evan Lewis (guitar, bass, drum programming) met at a Dilly Dally show around the time they were both applying for permanent residency and playing in different local bands, and they were immediately drawn to one another because of their shared love of underappreciated '80s indiepop like Sarah Records (specifically for Tom, U.K. groups like Close Lobsters,... read full bio
The Link Restaurant Group, which consists of 5 different restaurants in New Orleans, is owned by Chef Donald Link. In addition to being a nominee for the "Outstanding Chef" Award, Link won the James Beard Award for "Best Chef South." Pêche Seafood Grill, the newest member of his business, also won its fourth and fifth JBF Awards for "Best New Restaurant in America" and... read full bio
David Longstreth is a singer and songwriter from the United States. He plays guitar and sings lead for the band Dirty Projectors. The birthplace of Longstreth is Southbury, Connecticut. Prior to leaving Yale University midway through his second year, Longstreth studied music there and majored in it. After quitting school, he relocated to Portland, Oregon, where he lived with his... read full bio
David Gooding is well-known for his roles in the television series What's My Car Worth on Discovery HD Theater and Chasing Classic Cars on Discovery Channel. Additionally, he appeared in the CNBC series Jay Leno's Garage: The Ultimate Car Week, where Leno investigated classic vehicles during Monterey Week at Pebble Beach in California. David also owns Gooding & Company, which... read full bio
NBA point guard/shooting guard Devin Harris plays for the Dallas Mavericks. He was voted Wisconsin's "Mr. Basketball" as a high school senior after setting scoring records at his school and being undefeated in the process. He guided the University of Wisconsin to two straight Big Ten Championships while still a college player. He received the second tournament's Most Outstanding Player... read full bio
Dellin Betances, a former pitcher for the LA Dodgers who was born and raised in New York City, is renowned for his high strikeout rate. Betances was able to throw a fastball up to 85 mph in his first year of high school and by his junior year, he had improved to 90 mph. He was recognized as an Aflac Al-American, making... read full bio
Didi Gregorius is a professional shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies who was born and raised in the Netherlands. Additionally, he has previously played for the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds. Didi was originally spotted by a Cincinnati Reds scout while competing in a youth competition in The Hague. He won the Golden Glove for the Australian Baseball League... read full bio
DJ LeMahieu is an infielder in the MLB for the New York Yankees, where he has won a Gold Glove Award and been chosen as an All-Star. LeMahieu was an Aflac All-American, two-time Gatorade Player of the Year and Louisville Slugger Player of the Year for the State of Michigan as a leadoff hitter in high school. During his final year, he only... read full bio
Davey Lopes played professional baseball for a number of years and later managed in the Major Leagues of Baseball. He played second base for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Oakland Athletics, the Chicago Cubs, and the Houston Astros throughout his professional baseball career. He has previously served as the manager of the Baltimore Orioles, the San Diego Padres, the Washington... read full bio
Deki Alem are a twin pair from Sweden who have forged new roads for alternative music with a color pallet that feels limitless. They are nearly impossible to categorize because of their unrelenting drive and unwavering enthusiasm. Deki Alem's fusion of rap with subgenres like grunge, dance and rhythym is uncomfortably honest and immensely emotive. After their critically praised debut EP, "Among... read full bio
Dave Valentine is the owner of seven firms that have cumulatively earned more than ONE BILLION DOLLARS in revenue for more than ONE THOUSAND clients. These clients include significant brands and Fortune 100 corporations such as Target, Time magazine, and American Express. His doctor asked him that question when he was 29 years old, "Are you ready for your heart attack"... read full bio
