In addition to having a bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder and a lot of rage, Pamela Rae Schuller was once diagnosed with the most severe case of Tourette syndrome in the nation. She wished away her distinctions as she struggled with suicide thoughts and descended into deep melancholy. After undergoing a metamorphosis, Pamela started to reinterpret her life and use her... read full bio
Jason Scheff has been the vocalist and bassist for the seasoned pop-rock group Chicago since 1985. Jerry Scheff, a famous session bassist who toured with Elvis Presley for a number of years, is his father. As a member of the rock group Keane, based in Los Angeles, Scheff began his professional musical career in 1982. When Peter Cetera resigned to pursue... read full bio
Matthew Friend is an old soul inhabiting the body of an impressionist, comic, and actor. As of right now, Matthew has more than two million followers on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Snap. He has made appearances on NBC's New York Live TV, Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Today Show, the Howard Stern Show, Good Day LA, Good Day NY, Good... read full bio
Chinese-Canadian indie musician Yung Kai is based in Vancouver and makes music that draws inspiration from musicians like Laufey, Keshi, and Wave to Earth. Creating music in his personal studio, Kai became well-known after his song "blue" rose to the #2 spot on the Spotify Global Viral Chart and then to the Top Global Chart. He has established himself as a... read full bio
Despite being born and raised in Australia, independent songwriter Hazlett has clearly flourished in Sweden in recent years. The unforeseen concoction of events that led him to abandon maturity and travel to the opposite side of the world included an old acquaintance, a major breakup, and three nights a week of Oasis' "Wonderwall" being played in pubs. After spending time with... read full bio
Jordan Zimmerman founded and serves as chairman of Zimmerman Advertising, one of the biggest advertising firms globally, with over $4 billion in annual revenue. His modest beginnings began with a small office in a strip mall with a few staff members. Today, he has thousands of people working at his iconic 135,000-square-foot headquarters in South Florida and regional offices across... read full bio
As the President and Founder of Utility Strategic Advisors, Johnny DeStefano guides a wide range of customers through Washington's growing complexity. Over the past 20 years, DeStefano has been at the forefront of every major change in Washington, and he is respected for his ability to "gravitate towards the unmanageable and unwinnable – and managing to win." As one of President Trump's... read full bio
William Kamkwamba's journey goes well beyond his incredible windmill and is a monument to human potential. In addition to being an entrepreneur and TED Fellow, this self-taught inventor and Dartmouth College alumnus has worked with the WiderNet Project and design powerhouse IDEO.org. As a seasoned farmer and fervent supporter of human-centered design, William has provided consulting services for projects involving... read full bio
With sold-out performances and millions of streams worldwide, British singer-songwriter Roo Panes has cultivated an incredibly impressive career on his own terms. This has allowed him to create the remarkable body of work that culminates with his stunning fourth album, "The Summer Isles." His catchy and narrative songs have appeared in television series like This is Us, Virgin River, Grey's... read full bio
In England, Ruzwana Bashir was raised in a tight-knit, traditional Pakistani immigrant community. She didn't know any ladies who went on to further their education or get employment, and her father worked as a fruit vendor. Bashir, however, continued to win. She was accepted to Oxford University, where she was elected president of the esteemed debating society. A Fulbright scholar,... read full bio
Mae Stephens is a British singer-songwriter who became well-known throughout the world when her breakthrough single, "If We Ever Broke Up," made her one of pop's most promising new artists. Mae was already perfecting her craft before her lively, funk-infused alt-pop songs received international praise. She drew inspiration from a traditional singer-songwriter's palette that placed an emphasis on using rich,... read full bio
American DJ and producer DJ Green Lantern, whose real name is James D'Agostino, is renowned for his avant-garde mixtapes and partnerships with well-known hip-hop artists. He produced the critically acclaimed Invasion mixtape series and collaborated with artists such as Nas, Ludacris, and Immortal Technique before becoming well-known in the early 2000s as Eminem's official DJ at Shady Records. In addition,... read full bio
For many years, HVOB has dominated the electronic music scene. Through their releases and live performances, they have not only made a name for themselves in the global music industry. Paul Wallner and Anna Müller are the two musicians that make up HVOB. They are jointly in charge of creating the distinctive sound of HVOB since they both compose and produce... read full bio
DJ and producer LIVA K quickly made a lasting impression on the world's dance underground. The incredibly gifted Greek artist's productions frequently receive enthusiastic backing from some of the scene's most renowned luminaries, and his massive DJ performances have brought life to some of the most prestigious clubs and venues in the globe. Konstantinos Livathinos was born in Greece, and... read full bio
In her tracks, Ella Red deftly blends Pop's catchy hooks and upbeat rhythms with Indie Pop's introspective and often dreamy elements. This combination creates a sound that appeals to a wide range of listeners since it is both familiar and unique. Her ability to write tunes that linger in the mind long after the song has ended makes her a... read full bio
The Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band DRAIN is well-known for their catchy, relatable lyrics and their fusion of hardcore, crossover, and thrash elements. The band is said to have a catchy, genuine, and grounded sound. Along with touring Europe with hardcore bands like Madball and H2O and supporting Comeback Kid, DRAIN also performed at big festivals like Wacken Open... read full bio
In addition to his novel Time Is Tight, Booker T. Jones's most recent CD, Note by Note, was published. Booker T. Jones is a four-time GRAMMY winner, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a recipient of the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, and perhaps the most well-known Hammond B3 player in history. During his time at Stax... read full bio
Joey "CoCo" Diaz, also known as José Antonio Daz, is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster who is of Cuban and American descent. After dedicating himself to stand-up comedy in the Denver and Seattle areas in 1991, Diaz moved to Los Angeles in 1995 and started acting. He landed parts in My Name Is Earl, The Longest Yard, Spider-Man 2,... read full bio
Bettina Warburg is a blockchain researcher, entrepreneur, and educator. She is co-founder of Animal Ventures, a studio and consultancy that builds startups, educates executives, and puts together strategies for large companies, Fortune 500 clients, and governments to take advantage of the advanced technology companies that are coming to market. Warburg graduated from Georgetown University with a BSFS in Culture and... read full bio
Recognized as the “New Face of Innovation” by the New York Stock Exchange, Suneel Gupta is the Founder and CEO of RISE. A nutrition coaching app, RISE was funded by Google’s venture capital sector and was backed by senior leaders at Facebook, Uber and AirBnB. Formerly, Suneel was the VP of Product Development at Groupon, where he contributed to the... read full bio
