Born in Fairmont, Joe Manchin III grew up in Farmington, West Virginia, a tiny coal town. Manchin became a prosperous businessman after receiving a football scholarship to attend West Virginia University. From 1982 to 1996, he served in the state legislature, where he promoted job creation, educational improvement, and the protection of senior persons and veterans. From 2000 to 2004, Manchin... read full bio
Actress Greta Lee is one of Hollywood's most-watched talents because of her depth and diversity, which have enthralled both critics and viewers. Lee demonstrates her ability to lead a picture with grace and nuance in her role as the lead in Past Lives, which was directed by Celine Song for A24. She demonstrates her versatility and preparedness to tackle the... read full bio
Known as "the Statesman of AI," De Kai is a trailblazing AI scientist. Three decades ago, De Kai, a pioneer in the modern science of artificial intelligence, created and implemented the first global online language translator. Along with addressing philosophical issues on the potential and concerns of humanity's new technology and how we can be empowered to influence our own... read full bio
Mark Eydelshteyn is a Russian actor who became well-known throughout the world for his performance in the American film Anora, after his appearance in the coming-of-age movie The Land of Sasha. In the "Living Classics" competition for young readers, Eydelshteyn advanced to the all-Russian final, which was held in Artek, after passing the regional selection. There, Eydelshteyn met Taras Belousov, the dean... read full bio
Award-winning author, producer, director, and actor Mike White is the creator of HBO's The White Lotus. With six Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, and one Writers Guild of America Award, the show and White have garnered significant critical acclaim. In addition to popular comedic hits like School of Rock, Orange County, Nacho Libre, and Pitch Perfect 3, he has written... read full bio
Nina is a renowned strategic counselor who trains forward-thinking executives to take advantage of artificial intelligence's enormous potential. Her talks give ambitious changemakers and C-suite executives a mindset that is ready for the AI-driven future. Alongside Sam Altman (Open AI), Demis Hassabis (Google Deepmind), and Geoffrey Hinton (The "Godfather of AI"), she has been listed as one of the top 20 AI... read full bio
Admiral James G. Stavridis, a former member of the US Navy, is well-known in business, education, and international relations. He is currently employed at The Carlyle Group, one of the top investment companies in the world, as an Operating Executive. Stavridis is also the Chair of the Board of Counselors at McLarty Associates, an international strategic advising company. He has... read full bio
Formerly, an advisor to the CEO of Motorola and chief evangelist of Apple, Guy Kawasaki’s in-depth knowledge of the high-tech industry united with his years of management experience enable him to address a wide range of audiences. Currently, Kawasaki is chief evangelist of the Sydney based company called Canva, which is an online graphics tool that allows you to create,... read full bio
Shane Dawson is an American YouTuber, comedian, actor, director, media personality, and musician. He is best known for his YouTube channel ‘Shane’ which holds over 21 million subscribers; he also has a second YouTube channel, ‘Shane Dawson TV’. Dawson is best known for his conspiracy theory videos and also posts sketch comedy videos where he would impersonate celebrities and play... read full bio
Eric Schmidt is a software engineer, businessman, and the former CEO of Google. Forbes ranked Schmidt as the 48th-richest person in the world. Schmidt, who previously sat on the boards of trustees for both Carnegie Mellon University and Princeton University, serves on the board of the Khan Academy. He founded the New America Foundation, a non-profit public-policy institute and think... read full bio
The field of documentary storytelling has been forever changed by the astonishing body of work produced by eminent historian and award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns. Burns has gained renown in both the fields of history and cinema for his singular ability to bring history to life through engrossing narration and moving images. Ken Burns, a renowned documentary filmmaker known for his distinctive... read full bio
Paula Ann Zahn, a renowned American journalist and newscaster, has made an enduring impression during her significant employment as an anchor for prestigious news networks like ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, and CNN. Zahn currently shines as the producer and host of the acclaimed true crime documentary series "On the Case with Paula Zahn," which is shown on the... read full bio
Giuliana Rancic is an entertainment reporter and television personality who is a co-anchor of E! News. She joined E! News as a correspondent in handling a variety of stores and events for E! News. Prior to coming to E!, Giuliana covered entertainment news online, serving as an anchor at Load Media, as well as an entertainment journalist for Detour magazine's... read full bio
Sheila C. Johnson is CEO of Salamander Hospitality, LLC, overseeing a growing portfolio of luxury properties and lifestyle businesses. As president and managing partner of the WNBA's Washington Mystics and a partner in Lincoln Holdings, LLC, Johnson is the first African-American woman to have a stake in three professional sports teams. She is also a TV pioneer, having been a... read full bio
Daymond John is the epitome of business savvy and flair, enthralling viewers each week as the go-to branding guru on ABC's popular program Shark Tank. The launch of the legendary FUBU (For Us by Us) fashion brand, which deftly tapped into the nascent urban apparel industry, kindled John's legacy as a marketing guru and book. FUBU was founded in Hollis, Queens,... read full bio
From electrician to labor leader to the first democratically elected President of Poland, the path Lech Walesas life has taken has left a changed world in its passing. In 1980, Walesa led the 10 million-member Solidarity Labor Movement that inspired fear in the hearts of communist leadership and hope in the hearts of those starved for freedom. Despite the crackdown... read full bio
Katty Kay is a well-known journalist and anchor who works out of Washington, D.C. She has had a big impact on how the world is covered in the news. Kay is in the forefront of reporting on domestic and international current events for the BBC as the lead presenter for BBC World News America. Her knowledge encompasses a wide range... read full bio
Kendra Scott is a real role model for entrepreneurs. She launched her name-brand jewelry company in 2002 with just $500 and operated it from her house. She now sells her trendy jewelry designs in countless shops throughout the globe. Kendra's ambition, originality, and enthusiasm have allowed her brand to walk the couture fashion runways, and she routinely has her creations... read full bio
Stedman Graham is a source of constant inspiration; he is a versatile person who has significantly impacted society as a writer, speaker, and businessman. His experience serves as a monument to the strength of tenacity, fortitude, and unflinching dedication to one's own development. Stedman Graham is an outstanding novelist who has written works that have not only struck a chord with... read full bio
Born in Miami, Florida, Les Brown and his twin brother, Wes, were adopted at six weeks of age by a single woman who had very little education and financial means, but a very big heart. As a child, he was mislabeled as a slow learner. This stigma stayed with him, damaging his self-esteem to an extent that took him years... read full bio
