The greatest female chess player of all time, according to the International Chess Federation, is Judit Polgár, a chess grandmaster. Polgár acquired the top spot in the adult women's world ranking at the age of twelve, a position she would maintain for the following twenty-six years. She had already won two Olympic titles in women's chess by the age of... read full bio
Jake Cohen is a pleasant Jewish boy from New York City and the author of two New York Times bestselling cookbooks. He wrote his first book, Jew-ish, on his passion for contemporary Jewish baking and food after working in some of the greatest restaurants and test kitchens in New York City. I Could Nosh, his second novel. The New York Times,... read full bio
Jim Rome is one of the most prominent thought leaders of his time and a well-respected voice in the sports broadcasting industry. Athletes and spectators choose him over all others for sports news and comments outside of the scoreboard because of his combative, knowledgeable, and fast-paced style. The Jim Rome Show began national syndication in 1996. Distributed by... read full bio
Jamie Heywood is the CEO and founder of Alden Scientific, a private research firm that uses advanced biology data and artificial intelligence to generate meaningful insights about aging and illness prevention. His brother was diagnosed with ALS in 1999, which sparked his profession focused on improving medicine and finding. Jamie, a mechanical engineer with training from MIT, has focused on... read full bio
Jack Andraka was a Maryland high school student who at age 15 created a novel paper sensor that detects pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer in 5 minutes for as little as 3 cents. He conducted his research at Johns Hopkins University and is the winner of the Gordon E. Moore award at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, the Smithsonian... read full bio
Three-time World Series champion, Jeremy Affeldt is also a family guy, broadcaster, speaker, author, humanitarian, and philanthropist. He played baseball with the Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, and San Francisco Giants for the final seven years of his career. All three of the World Champion teams had him on them. Since giving up a single run in Game 1... read full bio
International keynote speaker and best-selling author Dr. Jessica Barker MBE. She has given in-person awareness seminars to more than 50,000 people in more than 25 countries and is an award-winning leader in the human side of cyber security. She is the go-to cyber expert for media outlets including the BBC, Sky News, and Wired magazine, and she was named one... read full bio
Julia Cook, M.S., is a parenting specialist, counselor, and children's author who has won national awards. She has authored children's books on a variety of character and social development subjects, routinely speaks at conferences for education and counseling, and has given presentations in hundreds of schools both domestically and abroad. Cook's work is to actively engage young people in entertaining,... read full bio
A seasoned Major League Baseball player, Jeff Francoeur is a remarkable example of perseverance, enthusiasm, and hard work. Jeff grew up just outside of Atlanta and is the son of two teachers. He grew up watching the legendary Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, and Greg Maddux play for the Braves in the early 1990s. He dreamed of playing for the team himself... read full bio
John Foley has been ranked among the top 10 most sought-after speakers since 2015. Google, Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Goodyear, Chevron, Lowe's, Marriott, Hilton, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, NCAA, Penske Racing, Sprint, Motorola, Merrill Lynch, Mass Mutual, AMC Theatre, Norton Lifelock, Capital Group, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, GE, American Hospital Association, Mayo, Merck, Palo Alto Networks, Sunovion,... read full bio
Jacqueline works for Potential Project as the Director of North America and a Senior Partner. She is an expert in corporate culture and leadership development who works with multinational corporations to make the workplace more human. Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way is a book that Jacqueline co-authored. She is also a co-author of... read full bio
Jack Shaw is a seasoned professional speaker who has worked with AI and emerging technologies for 40 years, making him the best in his area. He has been the go-to resource for executives traversing this complicated terrain since the beginning of AI, skillfully fusing in-depth understanding of AI with strategic insights on blockchain, IoT, and other cutting-edge technologies. Jack's "Quantum Leaps:... read full bio
Jigitz is a Brooklyn, New York City-based electro artist. He is well-known for his tight, quick, and dancefloor-ready live sets, and he has carved out a niche for himself in the US UKG scene. His last song, "Tell You Straight," went viral thanks to his throbbing live performances and spent weeks on the Billboard Dance Charts.... read full bio
Jake Havron is a dynamic transformational speaker and business strategist with a proven track record of empowering leaders to drive success across their organizations. With a unique journey from healthcare as a nurse to building companies alongside his wife, to becoming a highly sought-after speaker, Jake has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to inspire change and lead... read full bio
Julie Ertz, a two-time world champion soccer player, retired from both Angel City Football Club and the US Women's National Team. Julie, a native of Mesa, Arizona, played for Santa Clara University before being selected to play for the USWNT. She won the NWSL Rookie of the Year award that season after being selected by the Chicago Reds Stars with... read full bio
Jack has been working as a freelance graphic designer in addition to his music career. Jack was a member of the band Rightfield before to his American Idol audition; however, the band reportedly broke up after Jack's triumph on the show. Jack is not only a singer but also a songwriter. He used one of his original songs in his Idol... read full bio
With her captivating stage presence and delightfully expressive vocals, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jenna Raine has gained admirers all around the world. Originally a gorgeously minimalist, introspective song that she created by herself at her piano, "see you later (ten years)" has become a hugely popular anthem of hope and healing. "See you later (ten years)" quickly became viral on... read full bio
Jena Malone, a multihyphenated artist whose work includes acting, music, photography, poetry, and theater, is a creative powerhouse. The Golden Globe Award winner and two-time Screen Actors Guild Award nominee is well-known for her diverse film and television appearances. She has starred in critically acclaimed movies such as Donnie Darko, Pride & Prejudice, The Hunger Games franchise (as Johanna Mason),... read full bio
One of those artists that you can tell right away is working on her own terms is Joanna Kuchta. Her first track, "Disappear," has already shot to the top of SoundCloud's trending rankings in both the US and Europe, and it seems like the beginning of something much bigger. She was born in Poland and brought up in Ireland. She... read full bio
Jowi uses music to evoke a feeling of "We." The German producer and DJ from Duisburg took a sabbatical when she performed at the Verknipt Festival. Since then, she has performed at Creamfields, Verknipt, Decibel, Kappa Futur, HIVE, Terminal V, and several performances for Teletech, the top underground party brand in the UK. She has a lot of energy, which... read full bio
