While Paul DiMeo is best known for playing the snarky carpenter on the two-time Emmy-winning Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on ABC Television, he is also a seasoned actor, a man's man, and the first to cry on his successful program. You may only understand Paul DiMeo if you picture a man who was reared by Italian parents and who enjoys... read full bio
Denise Donlon is a visionary pioneer in Canada's music landscape with an almost 40-year career. After becoming the first female president of Sony Music Canada, she was known for advancing through the ranks at Much Music. There, she collaborated with many of the top musicians in the nation, including Céline Dion, Leonard Cohen, Chantal Kreviazuk and Our Lady Peace. In her... read full bio
Numerous fans have found Rachael Scdoris to be an inspiration. She finished the 500-mile sled dog race at the youngest age ever accomplished and was named one of the top 100 female athletes in the country. Rachael eventually prevailed in her two-year battle with the Iditarod Trail Committee and will take part in the Iditarod Trail International Sled Dog Race across... read full bio
Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey are two of the most sought-after keynote speakers and interview subjects on business and executive matters because they founded the renowned Barefoot Wine company. They frequently give interviews and quotes to national and professional journals including Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Huffington Post, AMEX Open Forum, and Costco Connection. The two regularly appear on radio, podcasts, and... read full bio
The Japan-based company Marza Animation Planet Inc. is a computer-generated animation studio that specializes in the production of full-length feature films and cutscenes for video games. CGI add-ins for television series and computer games are among the many things they have accomplished in their extended career. Near the Tennozu Isle Station, its headquarters may be found on the 18th floor... read full bio
Rikki Hughes is a highly acclaimed television producer and showrunner who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Born on August 3, 1971, Hughes has produced a wide range of popular comedy specials, award shows, television series, and independent features. Some of her most notable works include the BET 25th Anniversary Special, It's Pimpin' Pimpin', Bill Bellamy's... read full bio
Second Captains is a prominent Irish media company founded in March 2013 by Eoin McDevitt, Ken Early, Mark Horgan, Ciarán Murphy, and Simon Hick. The team is well known for their popular podcast "The Second Captains World Service," which helped them become the first major radio show to transition from traditional programming to podcasting in Ireland. The podcast remains the... read full bio
Chris Olsen is an actor and digital creator who gained popularity after joining TikTok and soon ascended to the top of the platform as one of its most well-known comic voices. He received his BFA from the Boston Conservatory for Musical Theatre and has a background in classical training as an actor, singer and dancer. Chris appears in the The Book... read full bio
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), the top home solar, battery storage and energy services provider in the country, has Mary Powell as its CEO. Mary joined the Sunrun Board of Directors, where she is still a current member. 75 percent of the residential and commercial customers in the State of Vermont are served by Green Mountain Power Company (previously NYSE: GMP), of which Mary served... read full bio
An Emirati video producer named Khalid Al Ameri narrates tales that unite people from different cultures and produces content for a global audience. His popular videos, including "Why Muslims Celebrate Christmas," "Shopping While Married" and his four seasons of "The Ramadan Show," have helped him attract over 13 million viewers to his channels. Khalid received his degree from Stanford University, was... read full bio
Brett Johnston is a highly respected marketing and communications professional who has made a significant impact on the industry over the course of his career. He is currently the CEO of Rapport, a leading marketing agency that helps clients create compelling brand experiences and build strong relationships with their customers. Brett has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and... read full bio
Bodhizai, also known as Brian Mihelic, is a leading figure in the blockchain industry, dedicated to supporting independent creators, small businesses, and startups in the Web3 landscape. He is currently the Community Manager for Zoop, a digital celebrity collectibles gaming platform that utilizes blockchain technology to provide a unique gaming experience. Additionally, Brian is a contributing editor for Born Bored... read full bio
Jen Cullen Williams is a communications strategist, a people connector, storyteller and entrepreneur. She was the Managing Director of Luxury Brand Group (LBG) before starting her own consulting firm and she currently provides advice on projects for the agency's high-end jewelry and luxury clients. She worked in sales and visual merchandising for Victoria's Secret before joining LBG and before that, she was the... read full bio
Rembrandt Flores is an accomplished creative director and visual artist based in Los Angeles, California. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Flores has earned a reputation as a visionary who consistently delivers exceptional work that captivates and inspires. Born in Mexico City and raised in Los Angeles, Flores developed a passion for art at a young age, and... read full bio
Kevin is a successful entrepreneur with a deep passion for developing people and creating outstanding customer experiences. Born and raised in Pleasanton, CA, he graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with a degree in journalism. Although he fell in love with business, his focus remained on developing people. After his folks retired, Kevin worked for Service Experts for six years,... read full bio
Jessica Martin is a successful businesswoman who currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for SPIN Companies, a fintech startup co-founder, and a consultant for the 23rd FL MMTC License. Jessica's exceptional ability to see the big picture and develop creative solutions has helped her achieve objectives in her career. She is known for her positive attitude, compassionate nature, and... read full bio
Gareb Shamus is a prominent figure in the comic book industry as the founder and former chairman and CEO of Wizard Entertainment and co-founder and CEO of ACE Comic Con. He was born on December 23, 1968, and grew up with a passion for comic books and sports cards. As a teenager in the 1980s, he was drawn to more... read full bio
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Naveen Jain is driven to use innovation to address the most pressing global issues. Naveen is a limitless individual who drives great ideas into reality and catalyzes profound societal and technological transformation. His bold ideas and alluring charm keep others motivated to pursue the seemingly impossible. Naveen is the creator of numerous organizations that have a lasting impact... read full bio
President and CEO of EPRI Arshad Mansoor is in charge of the organization's day-to-day operations as well as its portfolio of R&D and demonstration activities, which cover all power generation, distribution and utilization sources as well as environmental concerns. Mansoor formerly held the position of senior vice president, research and development, where he was in charge of overseeing the creation of the... read full bio
American theoretical and experimental physicist John Francis Clauser is most known for his contributions to the theory of local realism and the Clauser-Horne-Shimony-Holt (CHSH) inequality, as well as for the Freedman-Clauser experiment that provided the first experimental evidence that non-local quantum entanglement is real. The Freedman-Clauser experiment, along with the CHSH prediction, is thought to be of sufficient significance that it has... read full bio
