Jordan Zimmerman founded and serves as chairman of Zimmerman Advertising, one of the biggest advertising firms globally, with over $4 billion in annual revenue. His modest beginnings began with a small office in a strip mall with a few staff members. Today, he has thousands of people working at his iconic 135,000-square-foot headquarters in South Florida and regional offices across... read full bio
As the President and Founder of Utility Strategic Advisors, Johnny DeStefano guides a wide range of customers through Washington's growing complexity. Over the past 20 years, DeStefano has been at the forefront of every major change in Washington, and he is respected for his ability to "gravitate towards the unmanageable and unwinnable – and managing to win." As one of President Trump's... read full bio
William Kamkwamba's journey goes well beyond his incredible windmill and is a monument to human potential. In addition to being an entrepreneur and TED Fellow, this self-taught inventor and Dartmouth College alumnus has worked with the WiderNet Project and design powerhouse IDEO.org. As a seasoned farmer and fervent supporter of human-centered design, William has provided consulting services for projects involving... read full bio
With sold-out performances and millions of streams worldwide, British singer-songwriter Roo Panes has cultivated an incredibly impressive career on his own terms. This has allowed him to create the remarkable body of work that culminates with his stunning fourth album, "The Summer Isles." His catchy and narrative songs have appeared in television series like This is Us, Virgin River, Grey's... read full bio
In England, Ruzwana Bashir was raised in a tight-knit, traditional Pakistani immigrant community. She didn't know any ladies who went on to further their education or get employment, and her father worked as a fruit vendor. Bashir, however, continued to win. She was accepted to Oxford University, where she was elected president of the esteemed debating society. A Fulbright scholar,... read full bio
Mae Stephens is a British singer-songwriter who became well-known throughout the world when her breakthrough single, "If We Ever Broke Up," made her one of pop's most promising new artists. Mae was already perfecting her craft before her lively, funk-infused alt-pop songs received international praise. She drew inspiration from a traditional singer-songwriter's palette that placed an emphasis on using rich,... read full bio
American DJ and producer DJ Green Lantern, whose real name is James D'Agostino, is renowned for his avant-garde mixtapes and partnerships with well-known hip-hop artists. He produced the critically acclaimed Invasion mixtape series and collaborated with artists such as Nas, Ludacris, and Immortal Technique before becoming well-known in the early 2000s as Eminem's official DJ at Shady Records. In addition,... read full bio
For many years, HVOB has dominated the electronic music scene. Through their releases and live performances, they have not only made a name for themselves in the global music industry. Paul Wallner and Anna Müller are the two musicians that make up HVOB. They are jointly in charge of creating the distinctive sound of HVOB since they both compose and produce... read full bio
DJ and producer LIVA K quickly made a lasting impression on the world's dance underground. The incredibly gifted Greek artist's productions frequently receive enthusiastic backing from some of the scene's most renowned luminaries, and his massive DJ performances have brought life to some of the most prestigious clubs and venues in the globe. Konstantinos Livathinos was born in Greece, and... read full bio
In her tracks, Ella Red deftly blends Pop's catchy hooks and upbeat rhythms with Indie Pop's introspective and often dreamy elements. This combination creates a sound that appeals to a wide range of listeners since it is both familiar and unique. Her ability to write tunes that linger in the mind long after the song has ended makes her a... read full bio
The Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band DRAIN is well-known for their catchy, relatable lyrics and their fusion of hardcore, crossover, and thrash elements. The band is said to have a catchy, genuine, and grounded sound. Along with touring Europe with hardcore bands like Madball and H2O and supporting Comeback Kid, DRAIN also performed at big festivals like Wacken Open... read full bio
In addition to his novel Time Is Tight, Booker T. Jones's most recent CD, Note by Note, was published. Booker T. Jones is a four-time GRAMMY winner, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a recipient of the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, and perhaps the most well-known Hammond B3 player in history. During his time at Stax... read full bio
The eleven-piece all-female supergroup BIIRD, which consists of some of the top traditional Irish musicians and dancers in Ireland, is redefining the role of women in traditional culture by collaborating with some of the country's most creative and disruptive designers and stylists. The group sold out their first headline event at the London Irish Centre and their Belfast Trad Fest... read full bio
Buckcherry proudly maintained the flame of hard rock sleaze when they arrived in the late 1990s, amid the post-grunge ashes and the emergence of nu-metal. Acting as though their peers were Motley Crue rather than Limp Bizkit, the band positioned themselves as purposeful homages to the Sunset Strip's heyday of the 1980s. "Lit Up," the number one mainstream rock single... read full bio
Lance Savali is a well-known dancer who was born in New Zealand. Because of his extraordinary abilities, he has performed with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Chris Brown on a regular basis, Rihanna on a world tour, Jennifer Lopez on the Super Bowl stage, and Beyonce at her highly regarded Coachella show. With more than 15 million... read full bio
Charles Frank Bolden Jr. is a former NASA administrator, retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General, and a former astronaut who has flown on four Space Shuttle missions. Bolden was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and he earned his B.S. degree in Electrical Science from the U.S. Naval Academy and went on to earn his M.S. degree in Systems Management from... read full bio
Six of the original members of the band Cymande, which last performed together a few decades ago, have just come back together to create music for the general public. Their unique musical style, which draws significantly from deep funk, jazz, African music, soul, rock, and calypso, has earned them a reputation for being extremely diverse. The band had been playing... read full bio
Robert Safian is editor and managing director of the award-winning monthly business magazine Fast Company. He oversees all editorial operations, in print and online, and plays a key role in guiding the magazine's advertising, marketing, and circulation efforts. Safian was honored by Crain's New York Business as one of the “40 Under 40” top young business executives in New York... read full bio
Brent Gleeson is a complex person with a unique trajectory that spans many industries, from journalism and writing to entrepreneurship and military service. He has demonstrated bravery, tenacity, and leadership in the face of adversity as a highly decorated Navy SEAL Combat Veteran. Brent Gleeson transitioned into a new phase of his life after serving in the elite Navy SEALs, using... read full bio
When Swan was just six years old, she and her family moved from Hong Kong to Boston. Swan enjoyed science and spent a lot of time discussing topics like space and the universe at a time when it wasn't "cool" to be intelligent. Swan, who was a bit of an outcast as a child, grew up with a strong sense of... read full bio
