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
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
Susie Wolff, a former professional racer, is a businesswoman with more than 20 years of experience pushing for female diversity and representation throughout the world. She created history at the British Grand Prix when, while driving for 16-time World Champions Williams Racing, she became the first woman to compete in a Formula One race weekend in 22 years. Susie continued... read full bio
At university, MJ Petroni, a Cyborg Anthropologist, studied television series like Star Trek, but not (only) for fun. Their research focuses on the intricate interactions between people and technologies, examining how we influence technology and how it changes us. In order to prepare for emerging technologies, they assist organizations in becoming more digitally literate by addressing not only the tools... read full bio
Kay is a former judge with expertise in human rights law and a British barrister by training. She is the 2024 recipient of the TIME 100 Impact Award. She has written works about modern slavery, AI, and human rights. She became interested in the effects that technology will have on people worldwide. Kay has been researching and concentrating on the... read full bio
Alondra Nelson, the Harold F. Linder Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, an independent research institute in Princeton, New Jersey, is an expert on the nexus of science, technology, policy, and society. She also holds a renowned position at the Center for American Progress as a senior fellow. Dr. Nelson formerly served as acting head of the White House Office... read full bio
General Timothy D. Haugh is the 19th Director of the National Security Agency and the Chief of the Central Security Service at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. He is also the 4th Commander of the U.S. Cyber Command. General Haugh, a native of Hughesville, Pennsylvania, was commissioned in 1991 after graduating with honors from Lehigh University's ROTC program. At the squadron, group,... 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
Dr. Mansharamani is the chairman of the Torit Language Center Montessori school and also a member of the Board of Governors of the Association of Yale Alumni. He is a finance mogul who has been working with financial markets for the last 20 years. He is the former director of the US-Pakistan Business Council as well as Interelate Inc and... read full bio
Tererai Trent is founder of Tererai Trent International, an inspiration speaker, and an activist for quality education and women’s empowerment. Trent has earned recognition after being named Oprah Winfrey’s “All-Time Favorite Guest.” She is also an educator, author, humanitarian and scholar. Trent was born in a village in Karoi District, Mashonaland West Providence and while growing up, she wasn’t allowed... read full bio
As the first female USAF Thunderbird Pilot, Colonel Nicole Malachowski made history while demonstrating unmatched skill, accuracy, and bravery as she soars through the air at 400 mph while being only 300 feet above the ground and an incredible 36 inches away from her squadron members. She is regarded as a true master of military aviation. She was awarded with... read full bio
A prominent figure in the fitness business, Gabrielle Reece is also a well-known athlete, talented author, and the first ambassador for Nike. She has experienced a tremendous journey as a professional beach volleyball player, a loving mother, and a person who has learned much about the complexity of life. Reece uses a variety of platforms, such as fitness programs, publications,... read full bio
Simon Mainwaring is the founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that accelerates growth and impact for purpose-driven brands. His first book, We First, is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon bestseller. It was named an Amazon Top Ten Business Book, 800CEORead Top Five Marketing Book, strategy+business named it the Best Business Marketing Book of the... read full bio
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Chris Harrison is best known for his role as host on ABC reality television dating show ‘The Bachelor’. He has also hosted ‘The Bachelorette’ and ‘Bachelor Pad’, both spins offs of the original show, ‘The Bachelor’. Harrison got his start in television covering local sports in Oklahoma City. During his time as a sportscaster, he worked his way through the... read full bio
Gabrielle Reece is a world-renowned athlete, New York Times Best selling author, Nikes first spokeswoman, and creator of fitness programs. Her experiences, from being a pro beach volleyball player to becoming a mother, have allowed her to obtain extensive knowledge about the ups and downs of living life. She demonstrates her knowledge through her involvement in programs, writing of books,... read full bio
NASA aerospace engineer, Adam Steltzner, is the Chief Engineer of the Mars 2020 project. Steltzner has worked on several flight projects to Mars, including the Galileo, Cassini, Mars Pathfinder, and Mars Exploration Rovers. He has published a book, The Right Kind of Crazy: A True Story of Teamwork, Leadership, and High Stakes Innovation, which received acclaim from The Washington Post... read full bio
Josh Linkner is on a mission to help the world unleash its creative mojo. The five-time successful tech entrepreneur and CEO/Managing Partner of a Detroit Venture firm delivers a clear call to action – it’s better to disrupt your organization before your competition does. The riskiest move companies can make today is hugging the status quo – believing the future... read full bio
