Brad D. Smith is an American businessman who is best known for being the former CEO of Intuit and is the founder of The Wing 2 Wing Foundation. During his time with Intuit, Smith was also senior vice president and general manager of the companies’ Small Business Division and was also a leader for the Consumer Tax Group. Smith has... read full bio
Bozoma Saint John is the Chief Marketing Officer at Endeavor, and is the Former Chief Brand Officer at Uber. She has had over 20 years of experience in marketing and has worked with industries such as music and entertainment, consumer goods, fashion, sports, automotive, and more. Prior to working for Endeavor or Uber, John has been the Head of Global... read full bio
Boyd Matson, a prominent on-air journalist for National Geographic, has the enviable job of traveling to unusual places and participating in exciting excursions. This is one of the perks of his position. Matson has participated in activities such as abseiling into sinkholes, running endurance races that last multiple days through the desert, and being bitten by more snakes than he... read full bio
Bowen White, MD is a physician, medical clown who is a healthcare consultant and colleague of Patch Adams. White shares insights with others with his clown persona known as “Dr. Jerko.” White wants others to know that he isn’t normal and that he doesn’t consider normal to be healthy. He has published a book all about the subject titled, “Why... read full bio
Boris Brott is one of the most well-recognized and respected conductors in the world, holding major posts as music director in Canada and the United States. He enjoys an international career as guest conductor, educator, motivational speaker, and cultural ambassador. In his speeches, Brott draws analogies between performance in an orchestra and performance in business, the juxtaposition of teamwork and... read full bio
Bono is also a well known advocate in the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty in Africa. In 2002, he co-founded DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa) to raise public awareness of the issues in its name, and influence government policy on Africa. On behalf of DATA, Bono has lobbied U.S. Presidents and Congressional leaders, along with the heads of many... read full bio
Data, story, and profound human insight were all brilliantly combined in Bonny McClain's recent talk at the Museum of Science, which was nothing short of a transformative event. McClain is a well-known quantitative storyteller who possesses the unique capacity to transform intricate environmental issues into stories that are both intellectually and emotionally captivating. Our audience was enthralled by her examination... read full bio
NBCUniversal's vice chairman is Bonnie Hammer. She uses her extensive industry connections, solid business and creative experience, and enduring dedication to prosocial advocacy as a strategic advisor to advance corporate goals. Hammer has worked in every aspect of the television industry for more than 40 years, and she is frequently called upon to position new platforms for success. In... read full bio
Bonnie Curtis's body of work includes an impressive array of well-known films, including Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Hook, Minority Report, and Amistad. Armed with a degree in journalism, Curtis moved to Los Angeles determined to work in the film industry. She found film production work and was then hired as Steven Spielberg's assistant in... 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
Bonner Paddock spent his entire life getting knocked down, suffering broken bones, and being told he was unable to perform certain things. He is the first person ever diagnosed with cerebral palsy to climb to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro without the assistance of a climbing aid, proving that everyone else is mistaken. It only took him eight days to... read full bio
Bong Joon-ho is a South Koren filmmaker from Daegu, South Korea. Bong has majored in sociology from Yonsei University and has previously served a two-year term in the military in accordance with South Korea’s compulsory military service before he went back to college. While back in college, Bong founded the film club Yellow Door where he began making his first... read full bio
Matthew Samuels, better known as Boi-1da, is a Canadian record producer and songwriter. He is best known for working with artists such as, Drake, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Nas, Jay-Z, Eminem, and many more. His most notable work includes being executive producer for Drake’s mixtape, “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late”. Samuels taught himself how to use FL Studio beat-making... read full bio
Bodine Balasco has established himself as one of the country's most knowledgeable and entertaining keynote speakers. At their annual conference, members of the Institute of Management Consultants gave Bodine a 10+ rating on their 5-point scale. He is academically trained in public speaking and human behavior with degrees from UCLA in Speech Communications and Social Psychology. His academic training,... read full bio
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan musician, actor, businessman, politican and philanthropist. He is known for being a member of the parliament which he represents Kyadondo East constituency in Wakiso District in Uganda’s Central Region. Wine earned his Uganda Certificate of Education from Kitante Hill School and he also earned his Uganda Advanced Certificate of... read full bio
Bobby Seale is an American political activist who is best known for co-founding the Black Panther Party with Huey P. Newton. Seale was born in Liberty, Texas, and while growing up, his family lived in poverty most of his life. When he was 8, Seale and his family moved to Oakland, California, and he later in life dropped out of... read full bio
From talking to one of the Beatles in London to talking about Bodacious Buffets on Food Network, Bobby Rivers' career has been colorful. Having gained a solid reputation as a smart interviewer with knowledge of classic films and a knack for comedy, Rivers was tapped by VH1 to become a veejay. He joined Good Day New York on Fox where... read full bio
Bobby Kunta is a well-known social activist and community organizer, renowned for his tireless efforts to improve the lives of marginalized communities. Born and raised in a low-income neighborhood in Chicago, Bobby's upbringing was marked by adversity, poverty, and discrimination. Despite facing numerous challenges, he never lost sight of his passion for helping those in need. After completing his education, Bobby... read full bio
Bobby Hundreds is an author, photographer, and artist who is the co-founder of The Hundreds, a streetwear brand and content platform. The Hundreds is inspired by California culture and since starting it’s first store in Los Angeles, the company has gone on to have stores all over the world and has gone from being a clothing company to expand to... read full bio
Bobby Flay’s culinary versatility is evident in the multiple talents he brings to the field: as a critically acclaimed chef/restaurateur, award-winning cookbook author, and television personality. Bobby Flay discovered his culinary identity at the age of 17 and this eventually led him to study at The French Culinary Institute, where he earned the first “Outstanding Graduate Award.” He now serves... read full bio
