Actor and humanitarian Nate Parker first received critical attention for his starring role in The Weinstein Company’s The Great Debaters opposite Director/Actor Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker. Denzel handpicked him to play the troubled yet brilliant ‘Henry Lowe,’ who overcomes his selfish ways and becomes the team’s leader. Nate received an honorary Doctorate from Wiley College in Marshall, Texas –... read full bio
Nef the Pharaoh is most well known for his collaborations with fellow hip hop artist E-40. He was chosen by fans as the “Bay Area Freshman of the Year,” and soon after released the regional hit “Big Tymin”. The song was remixed by YG and Ty Dolla $ign, and Nef’s self-titled debut EP was released on Sick Wid It Records.... read full bio
New York Voices are approaching their 30th Anniversary in music. The Grammy Award-winning vocal group has refined their musical story to a high art. They are known for their close-knit voicings, inspired arrangements and unparalleled vocal blend. Their chameleon-like musicianship allows them to move seamlessly from setting to setting, be it orchestral/big band to the intimate trio lineup. With... read full bio
Neil Pasricha demonstrates that nurturing a positive mindset is essential to personal and organization success. A Harvard MBA, New York Times best-selling author, award-winning blogger and one of the most celebrated TED speakers in the world, Pasricha is a pied piper of happiness (The Toronto Star) who captivates audiences with concepts and frameworks that catapult organizational happiness and engagement. He... read full bio
Get ready for an uplifting experience! We're thrilled to welcome the amazing Dr. Natalie Stavas to our event. As the Program Director for Child Protection Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego, she's not just a healer and educator but a beacon of inspiration. Dr. Stavas gained national acclaim for her bravery during the Boston Marathon bombings, earning accolades... read full bio
Futurist Nick Bilton is a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, where he covers the areas of technology, politics, business and culture. He is also a contributor to CNBC and a former columnist/ reporter for The New York Times. Bilton is the best-selling author of Hatching Twitter, as well as the newly released American Kingpin. Hatching Twitter chronicles the turmoil and... read full bio
With her emotive and passionate tunes, renowned American country music singer-songwriter Nikki Lane has left a lasting impression on the field. With the release of "Walk of Shame," "All or Nothin'," and "Highway Queen," Lane has established her flexibility and distinctive musical taste. Lane, who was raised in Greenville, South Carolina, followed an unusual road to success. She bravely decided to... read full bio
Nick Barat, known as Nick Catchdubs, is a producer and DJ. He has been called the “best party DJ” by Stereogum, and apart from DJ-ing also was an associate editor at The Fader and is the co-founder of Fool’s Gold Records. Barat has performed at a variety of different festivals and venues including Lollapalooza, and EDC. He has released one... read full bio
Ninajirachi is an Australian electronic music artist, producer, and songwriter. At the young age of 17, Nina was featured on Triple J’s Unearthed High competition as a finalist. Her music demonstrates a new, light take on electronic music. Her music is both relaxing and fun, and TripleJ Unearthed has said her music sounds like “music made in an ice cage”.... read full bio
Novo Amor is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Born and raised in Wales, Novo Amor attained a global audience after releasing his first EP, ‘Woodgate, NY.’ Novo Amor’s songs were listed on a multitude of music blogs, receiving acclaim. The artist has toured across Europe and received two nominations for the Music Week Sync Awards for his commercial use of... read full bio
Niia is a classically trained singer and pianist. At the age of fourteen, Niia began training at the Berklee College of Music. She later attended the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, majoring in Jazz vocals. She has worked with the likes of Wyclef Jean, Lil’ Wayne, and Akon. Niia has toured internationally, along with appearing on ‘Late Show... read full bio
Naaz comes from a Kurdish background, but did not let her conservative upbringing stop her music career. Naaz uses electronic tools, piano, guitar, and other instruments to back her soprano vocals. She writes simple lyrics for her tracks, expressing her emotions through each song. Naaz is now based in the Netherlands, where she performs live and is working on recording... read full bio
Neil Frances is a musical duo. The two artists began collaborating together to combine their knowledge and history in the music industry to create a unique, new project. They have been featured in outlets like Complex, High Snobiety, and have toured with bands like, Passion Pit, Courtship, Poolside, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. They have also performed at SXSW and In... read full bio
New City is comprised of three members from Toronto; Adrian Mitchell, Jed Webster, and Nathan Brown. Their sound can be categorized amongst artists like Calvin Harris, Maroon 5, and The Weeknd. New City blends a variety of different genres- electronic, trap, pop, and rock- to create their own unique sound. Some of their most popular songs include, “Getting Closer”, “Dirty... read full bio
Nebu Kiniza is a hip-hop artist from Queens, New York. He found his talent for rap during high school when he began freestyle rapping for fun. After performing in high school talent shows, he gathered a fan base and began competing against his classmates. Kiniza decided to make his own music, and released his first mixtape ‘2 Peace Signs.’ He... read full bio
Since the release of the dubstep-infused song "Can't Hide the Way I Feel," Maya has been able to further establish herself as one of the most renowned producers in the business. This project is just another amazing addition to her repertoire. Maya's next original release as Nocturnal Sunshine was "Meant to Be," which she published after "Can't Hide the Way... read full bio
Nathaniel Ru is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of the restaurant sweetgreen. Sweetgreen is a restaurant that serves to give their community real food and works with local farmers to create their menus based off of what’s in season and what’s fresh. All of sweetgreen’s food is made from scratch and they use produce delivered the morning it’s made.... read full bio
Nina Easton is an American author, journalist, TV commentator, and entrepreneur. She is co-founder of SellersEaston Media, a private-client service that curates stories of the legacies of leaders in business, public service, and philanthropy. She is co-chair of the Fortune Global Forum, which brings CEOs from around the world together, and chairs Fortune Most Powerful Women International. Easton has emceed... read full bio
Norman Ornstein is an American political scientist, author, and a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. He is co-author of “It’s Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided With the New Politics of Extremism”. Growing up, Ornstein was a child prodigy and graduated from high school at 14 and going on to graduate from college... read full bio
Nathan Burton is a magician who has been performing since he was only 4 years old. Since then he has been seen on television series such as “America’s Got Talent”, “China’s Got Talent”, and “The World’s Greatest Magic”. He’s headlined in Atlantic City and toured through Europe and South Korea. In the Las Vegas scene, Burton has performed on shows... read full bio
