Protopia Futures was founded by futurist and speculative designer Monika Bielskyte, who is also a partner of Africa Life Centric Design. Her work is not based on one-size-fits-all techno-solutionism, which is prone to short-term hype cycles and rapid obsolescence, but rather on contextual, complicated realities on the ground. With a background in immersive media and information technologies (generative AI, spatial... read full bio
The creator and mastermind behind Mielle, the fastest-growing Black-founded, female-led beauty firm that provides high-quality, natural solutions for customers with textured hair, is Monique Rodriguez. Monique started Mielle with just one product—Mint Almond Oil—after her own healthy hair care journey became popular on social media. With orders in almost 90 countries worldwide, Mielle is a worldwide sensation today. More than... read full bio
Nelson Mandela recommended her for her bravery... Monique is an award-winning hostage survivor, author, TV presenter and philanthropist - whose real life story has inspired thousands to face their challenges and overcome them. She is an avid adventurer who has traveled around the world. Among her many adventures are the capture of a shark on scuba for research purposes,... read full bio
Monique Woodard invests in early-stage firms as a Venture Partner at 500 firms. She thinks that right here in the United States, the $2.5 trillion in combined Black and Latino purchasing power is generating the next major developing market. She makes investments in businesses that cater to Black and Latino audiences as well as startups run by Black and Latino... read full bio
Monte Durham is the fashion director at Bridals by Lori, the venue for the TV series Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta. Lori Allen, the owner of Bridals by Lori, is Montes best friend. Known as a southern-style gentleman with a kind demeanor and charming sense of humor, Monte is an acclaimed bridal image consultant. Monte has been featured for... read full bio
Monte Schulz was born in 1952 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After spending a few years in Minnesota, the Schulz family moved to California in 1958 and settled in the town of Santa Rosa. Monte's father, Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, who was diagnosed and died of complications from colon cancer, opened the Redwood Empire Ice Arena a couple of years... read full bio
As a multi-talented person with an Emmy Award-winning talk show host, businessman, motivational speaker, published author, and philanthropist, Montel Williams is well known for his many accomplishments. Williams has made important contributions across a variety of fields over the course of his career, encouraging and enabling others to live happy, fulfilling lives. Williams just debuted a ground-breaking online program that was... read full bio
At CA Technologies, Montreece Smith is the Diversity Recruitment Program Manager for North America. In this role, she is responsible for establishing strategy and designing programs to attract top talent from a variety of underrepresented groups, including the LGBT community, women, people of color, Veterans, and disabled professionals. Externally, she sits on the National Labor Exchange (NLX) Operations Committee and... read full bio
Monty Roberts possesses a deep knowledge of our abilities to communicate with a horse. He works tirelessly to send his message around the world in an effort to create an environment of understanding of our horses and of people. Hundreds of thousands of people have been amazed by Monty's educational efforts.... read full bio
Moon Ribas is a Catalonian avant-garde artist and activist for cyborgs who is known for developing and planting sensors in her feet which lead to her feeling earthquakes through vibrations in the sensors. This has led Ribas to be named the world’s first cyborg woman, or artist. Ribas was born in Mataro, Catalonia, Spain, and she began studying experimental dance... read full bio
Dr. Moran Cerf is a neuroscientist researching how conscious percepts are developed in our brains. He studies the activity of individual nerve cells directly from the brains of patients undergoing neurosurgery. These patients are implanted with electrodes deep inside their brains for clinical purposes. After the implantation, Dr. Cerf is able to use the implanted electrodes to analyze the ways... read full bio
Morgan Cooper is a Los Angeles-based writer and director with a unique voice, clear vision, and a passion for every aspect of storytelling. Cooper’s influences range from fine art, jazz, and hip-hop, to the works of photographers Gordon Parks and Roy DeCarava. His Midwest roots and experiences growing up in Kansas City, Missouri resonate throughout his work. Cooper is the creative... read full bio
Serial entrepreneur Morgan DeBaun also serves as a corporate advisor. As the founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., the premier digital media company for black culture and millennials, Morgan has expanded the business into the market leader for black media, reaching more than 100 million readers each month through a growing portfolio of brands that includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech,... read full bio
Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund, which is a venture capital firm that backs up-and-coming companies, and he is also a former columnist for The Wall Street Journal and The Motley Fool. Housel has been the two-time winner of the Best in Business award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, has won the New... read full bio
Morgan Luttrell is a former Navy Seal Lieutenant and the former Senior Advisor of Veteran Relations with the Department of Energy. Luttrell was raised on a horse ranch in Texas alongside his twin brother, author Marcus Luttrell. While growing up, Luttrell knew he wanted to serve his country and after graduating from Sam Houston State University with a degree in... read full bio
When Morgan Pressel turned pro at age 18, she won the Kraft Nabisco Championship, making history as the LPGA's youngest major champion. Since that time, Morgan has been a well-known and admired personality in women's professional golf. For television coverage of the LPGA Tour, PGA TOUR and USGA on the Golf Channel and NBC Sports, Morgan also works as an analyst... read full bio
Morgan Rainey is an accomplished CEO with over 20 years of experience in business management and entrepreneurship. As the CEO of Cajun Ventures, Morgan has established herself as a leader in the technology and hospitality industries, building a reputation for innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking. Morgan began her career as an entrepreneur, starting her own catering business in her early 20s.... read full bio
Morgan Smith is a writer, model, activist, and social media influencer who has recently gained fame creating the viral Viking musical, ‘Oceanborn,’ which has since gone on to become an Off-Broadway show. Smith was the writer and producer of the show and Smith’s friend Mhairi Cameron, was the composer. Smith has also been a novelist and playwright while studying at... read full bio
Morgan Wright is an international expert on topics which include cybersecurity, cyberterrorism, identity theft and privacy. Wright is currently a chief security advisor for SentinelOne, is principal and owner of Morgan Wright LLC, a senior fellow for the Center for Digital Government, and an analyst on cyberterrorism and cybercrime for Fox News. Wright has previously earned his B.S. in Music... read full bio
Moriba Jah is an American space scientist and aerospace engineer who works as the associate professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Texas at Austin. Jah was born in San Francisco, California, and while growing up he moved and lived in Venezuela for a while before moving back to the United States. After moving back to... read full bio
