Reza Aslan is an award winning writer, professor, producer, and scholar. Aslan is best known for his award-winning, best-selling books, including Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth and God: A Human History. This creative mind has produced series on channels like HBO; his shows include The Leftovers and Dune: Sisterhood. Aslan contributes to a variety of publications,... read full bio
Philip Kaplan is the founder and CEO of DistroKid; a service that musicians use to help get their music into streaming services such as iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, and more. Kaplan earned his B.S. in Information Management and Technology from Syracuse University. From there, he started working as a senior consultant at Booz Allen & Hamilton. Kaplan went on... read full bio
Shawn Rorick is the VP of Digital Marketing & Ecommerce at Eldorado Resorts, Inc. where he runs the day-to-day web-based operations and marketing initiatives. Rorick graduated with a B.S. in Marketing/Marketing Management from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Rorick started his career as Director of Marketing at Nevada Corporate Headquarters. From there, he joined Cox Interactive Media as their Digital Marketing... read full bio
Valerie Kondos Field, also known as Miss Val, is a notable gymnastics coach. With no background in gymnastics, Miss Val made a name for herself in the gymnastics world by learning about her athletes at a scale unlike any other. Instead of focusing on winning or losing, Miss Val offers the advice of taking control of your personal outcomes. Miss... read full bio
Radhika Dirks is a physicist and entrepreneur. Passionate about science-fiction and technology, Dirks brings to life unconventional technologies of computing and artificial intelligence. Currently, Dirks is the CEO at XLabs, which focuses on computing and AI. Dirks’ background is diverse, she is educated in quantum computing and nanotechnologies and an expert in business. Frequently, Dirks advises corporate groups and technology... read full bio
Minnijean Brown-Trickey was an essential player in desegregating public schools. She was a member of the Little Rock Nine, a group that changed the narrative of civil rights. Brown-Trickey was awarded the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, the Wolf Award, the Spingarn Medal, and more. She has served in key counterparts of the government, specifically during the Clinton administration as the... read full bio
Molly Crabapple is, first and foremost, an artist. Her work is known for setting a new standard of storytelling and journalism—she is an award-winning animator that created live-illustrated explainer journalism. Crabapple has worked with people such as Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Jay Z, and The ACLU. Her art has been displayed in incredible venues like the Museum of Modern Art and... read full bio
Raj Chetty is an economy and big data expert. As the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University, Chetty shares his expertise with students of all kinds regularly. Through other ventures, like the directing of Opportunity Insights, Chetty utilizes big data to assist in developing strategies for success in disadvantaged groups. Chetty’s work connects to policy, education, media,... read full bio
Bonnie Brooks is a notable name in Canadian business. She is the former CEO of International Retail Specialty Fashion and Department Stores. Brooks has worked with international brands, including the Dickson Group Asia and HBC North America. In addition to her business management, Brooks was the president of Canadian Advertising Agency and was Editor-in-Chief of Canadian National Magazine. In her... read full bio
Bianca Bosker is a journalist and author. She is best known for her book CORK DORK: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste. Her book has been compared to Kitchen Confidential and hit the New York Times best-seller list. Bosker’s journalistic pieces have been featured in publications... read full bio
Lera Boroditsky is a cognitive researcher and professor. She currently works at UCSD and is the Editor in Chief of Frontiers in Cultural Psychology. Prior to her recent roles, Boroditsky was a professor at MIT and Stanford. Boroditsky’s innovative research answers questions about the mind, world, and language. She has won several awards for her work, including the NSF Career... read full bio
Andy Hickman is a highly sought after motivational speaker who has worked with many Fortune 500 companies in America. He is a National Speakers Association Certified Speaking Professional. Prior to his time as a speaker, Hickman owned and operated three businesses simultaneously. It’s his past business experience that gives him first-hand insight on what it takes to succeed. Through his... read full bio
Eric Berlow is a data scientist. He’s the co-founder of Vibrant Data, a data science and visualization company. Berlow incorporates ecology into data science, and has been recognized worldwide for his ecological research. He has been published in Nature, Science, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Berlow has shared his knowledge with audiences of all kinds through... read full bio
Adam Alter is a speaker, consultant, and professor. A notable speaker for TED Talks, Alter is well-versed in technology, addictive behavior, and how the media shapes our realities. His research focuses on decision-making and social skills, much of which is influenced by modern technology. Alter has authored two books, Irresistible and Drunk Tank Pink, both of which explore technology and... read full bio
Emily Bazelon is a journalist, author, and speaker. She covers a spectrum of social issues in her work, confronting mass incarceration, bullying, power disparity, and America’s national crises. Bazelon is a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, has authored the best-selling title Charged: The New Movement to Transform American Prosecution and End Mass Incarceration, and is a Truman... read full bio
Chuck Klosterman is a culture expert and author. Klosterman has authored ten books, redefining American culture with a modern perspective. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, GQ, Esquire, Spin, The Guardian, and many more notable publications. Amongst his multitude of books, Klosterman has authored titles including Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs, But What If... read full bio
Jeff MacInnis is an award-winning sportsman, author, and entrepreneur. MacInnis is expert in downhill skiing and sailing. He was part of the first team who sailed the Northwest Passage, a 4,000 kilometer journey through one of the harshest environments on the planet. MacInnis is an avid participant in challenges including the Eco-Challenge and the World Championships of Expedition Racing. He... read full bio
Karl Subban is a Canadian immigrant, born in Jamaica, and the father of notable NHL players, P.K., Malcom, and Jordan. A former school principal, Subban is now an author and speaker. Subban decided to author the book, How We Did It: The Subban Plan for Success in Hockey, School, and Life, which outlines his story of guiding his children into... read full bio
Riaz Meghji is the former host of Breakfast Television Vancouver. During his time as a broadcaster, Meghji learned how to foster meaningful connections with people of all kinds. He learned the importance of communication, branding, and finding purpose through his various experiences in the broadcasting world. In his keynote speeches, Meghji talks about these important topics. With his website, Every... read full bio
Jonathan Fader is a performance and clinical psychologist. He has worked in various fields including business and sports. Fader has worked with teams including the New York Football Giants and the New York Mets. In his work with sports teams, he offers insight and training for mental conditioning and psychology. Fader is also part of the New York City Fire... read full bio
