Bertie Gregory is a National Geographic Explorer and a British wildlife filmmaker. At the moment, he is hosting Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory, a brand-new Disney+ series. His early passion for the outdoors led to him being named Youth Outdoor Photographer of the Year, which launched his career. He started with renowned National Geographic Magazine photographer Steve Winter after earning a... read full bio
As the CEO of Lean Startup Company, Ben specializes in assisting businesses in increasing their internal capacity for successful innovation. He offers businesses searching for a long-term solution to deal with the demand to expand the newest Lean Startup techniques. High energy, humor, and powerful connection are the foundation of his relationships with both present and potential clients, ensuring that... read full bio
Ashley Longshore is a self-taught artist from New Orleans and New York who is frequently referred to as a young feminist Andy Warhol because of her contributions to pop art and the sources of her creative inspiration, which include pop culture personalities and companies. Longshore has established an empire in the art industry and is questioning the conventional art gallery... read full bio
The CEO and founder of the $200 million company, The Newsette Media Group, is Daniella Pierson. She also co-founded Wondermind, a mental health startup she founded alongside Mandy Teefey and Selena Gomez. One of the Youngest Wealthiest Self-Made BIPOC Women in the World, according to Forbes. Despite lacking venture capital investment, she launched her first business, The Newsette, as a sophomore... read full bio
Cristina Jiménez Moreta works as a storyteller, political strategist, and community organizer. She is the former executive director and co-founder of United We Dream (UWD), the nation's largest youth-driven organization run by immigrants. At the age of 13, she and her family fled Ecuador for the United States, where she grew up without documentation. Under Cristina's direction, UWD has expanded... read full bio
In order to improve brain function with top-notch accelerated learning programs and tried-and-true techniques for brain fitness, renowned brain coach Jim Kwik has spent more than 25 years working directly with CEOs, executives, celebrities, athletes, students, and superachievers in a variety of industries. Previously, Jim was referred to as the "boy with the broken brain." At the age of five, he suffered... read full bio
Jessica Blevins is a digital celebrity, gamer, esports specialist, activist, entrepreneur, and fitness lover who is shattering stereotypes in the industry. In addition to her loving nature, Jessica is a successful entrepreneur who oversees the well-known Team Ninja brand and other ventures. She now has more than 1.1 million Instagram followers, 605,000 Twitter followers, and 467,000 Twitch followers as a... read full bio
Hal Hershfield teaches psychology, behavioral decision-making, and marketing at UCLA's Anderson School of Management. He has received multiple honors for his work in both teaching and research. Numerous media outlets, including NPR, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, and The Atlantic, have covered his research on future selves. The Harvard Business Review,... read full bio
Based in New York City, Monica McNutt works as a reporter, host, and basketball analyst. McNutt expanded her network chances to include hosting and analyzing the WNBA and Women's College Basketball Studio, as well as the ESPN programs Sportscenter, Around the Horn, First Take, NBA Today, and NBA Today. She reported on the NBA Finals for ESPN and ESPN Radio... read full bio
Mina Kimes is an award-winning journalist who works for ESPN as a television contributor, podcast host, senior writer, and NFL commentator. Her profile has progressively expanded across all of ESPN The Magazine's multimedia channels since she joined, including print and digital, radio, television, and podcasting. Kimes joined NFL Live, ESPN's daily news and information program, after being hired as an NFL... read full bio
Michelle served as the former vice president of the Amazon Web Services Machine Learning Solutions Lab, where she provided business strategy advice to Amazon's largest clients on integrating AI. As the founder and CEO of Obsidian Strategies, she now demonstrates to corporate executives how AI is being used in a variety of industries to boost revenue, improve customer experiences, and... read full bio
Michelle Hord was NBCUniversal's former vice president of talent management and creative content. In this capacity, she collaborated on the corporate Women's Initiative's debut and worked to create plans to boost women's growth, recruitment, and involvement inside the organization. Michelle established the first corporate paid internship program and oversaw hiring for the whole NBCUniversal campus in her previous position as... read full bio
New York Times bestselling author Max Miller is well-known for his popular gourmet YouTube series, Tasting History with Max Miller. Max investigates the history of the meals and recreates them once a week. What started out as a side project during the pandemic has expanded into a 300 million-view YouTube channel with 2.5 million subscribers. Supporters have gathered behind the material,... read full bio
The 20th head coach in Duke University's storied basketball history was Jon Scheyer, a two-time team captain and a distinguished former Duke All-American. When Scheyer was hired, he was the youngest head coach at a power conference school and one of the youngest in Division I men's basketball. In the 2013–14 year, he started his coaching career with Duke, first as... read full bio
In the technological sector, John Imah stands out as a significant and revolutionary individual who personifies creativity, diversity, and leadership. John, a first-generation immigrant and Nigerian American, offers a unique viewpoint to a field that has historically been characterized by homogeneity. His outstanding skill set and imaginative leadership are demonstrated by his astounding success in raising $70 million for SpreeAI,... read full bio
Nirmal Purja MBE, sometimes known as Nims, is a record-breaking mountaineer, special forces soldier, and former Gurkha. He spent ten of his sixteen years in the UK military, working in the covert Special Forces. He has put himself in danger to protect our freedom as a former special forces operator. Nims is a renowned speaker on resilience and inspiration. Nims is... 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
Marc Priestley comes from the Formula One racing world. For nearly ten years, Marc, also known as "Elvis," was employed by McLaren Racing, one of the most prosperous F1 companies, as a race mechanic, pit crew member, and team manager. As cars speed up on the freeway, he has stood in the pit lane, halting a few centimeters away. He and his... read full bio
Taffy Brodesser-Akner is a well-known author and storyteller who works as a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, where her perceptive and provocative writing has won praise from many quarters. Her ability to craft gripping stories for various media is demonstrated by her two novels, including the best-selling Fleishman Is in Trouble, which she turned into an Emmy-nominated limited... read full bio
The Christian Montessori School of Lake Norman in North Carolina was founded by Sonya Curry, a businesswoman and teacher. With a degree in education from Virginia Tech, Sonya became the first member of her family to attend college. Sydel Curry-Lee and Stephen and Seth Curry are her children. In her book Fierce Love: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Purpose,... read full bio
