Arthur Laffer is an American economist who became influential during the Reagan administration as a member of Reagan's Economic Policy Advisory Board. He is best known for the Laffer curve, an illustration of tax elasticity which asserts that, in certain situations, a decrease in tax rates could result in an increase in tax revenues. Laffer is the author and co-author... read full bio
Ashlee Ammons is the co-founder and President of Mixtroz. It is a company that she co-founded with her mother after the two had similar awkward experiences on the same week trying to meet people at live events. Mixtroz is a service that makes work and play easier and more satisfying. It increases engagement, and collects data at events. Ammons started... read full bio
Ashleigh Shelby Rosette is a seasoned academic leader and researcher who has significantly influenced the management and organizational sectors. She has had a notable career at Duke University's esteemed Fuqua School of Business, where she has held important positions like Senior Associate Dean, Professor of Management and Organizations, and Center of Leadership and Ethics Scholar. The basis for her remarkable profession... read full bio
Aswath Damodaran teaches corporate finance and stock valuation at the Stern School of Business at New York University. The most well-known works on valuation, corporate finance, and investment management that Damodaran has written are used by academics and professionals. He also provides extensive data for valuation needs. He is the author of multiple works on investing, corporate finance, and equity... read full bio
Audrey Gelman is an American entrepreneur and political staffer who is founder of the women’s co-working space and social club, The Wing. She is also known for being the inspiration for the character Marnie on the HBO television series “Girls”. Gelman studied at Oberlin College but left after two years to work on Hillary Clinton’s campaign for U.S. President. After... read full bio
Augusto Lopez-Claros is an international economist who has been the Director of Global Indicators and Analysis at the World Bank, and the former Chief Economist and Director of the Global Competitiveness Program at the World Economic Forum. Lopez-Claros has previously studied in England as well as the United States and earned his degree in Mathematical Statistics from Cambridge University before... read full bio
Fashion designer, activist, and well-known creative director from Canada, Aurora James has made a huge impact on the fashion industry and social justice movements. She established Brother Vellies in 2013, a clothing line that honors traditional African design methods and practices. James has pioneered the cause of marginalized voices because of his goal to advance diversity and representation in the industry.... read full bio
Austin J. Franklin is a renowned leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker. He is also Good-Natured Life's co-founder and CEO. The company was established in 2015 when he was 20 years old and a junior at Hampden-Sydney College. The mission of the company is to spread kindness, friendliness, and patience (KFP) and to uplift minds across the world. Franklin... read full bio
In the marketing and media sectors, Avery Akkineni is a vibrant and competent CEO who is creating waves. Avery has held major positions with a remarkable track record of achievement, including President of Vayner3 and Former Head of VaynerMedia APAC, displaying her exceptional leadership abilities and strategic insight. Avery has proven to have a good awareness of the constantly changing media... read full bio
Avi Jorisch is an author and entrepreneur who has previously worked as an official for the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Defense. Jorisch is a counter-terrorism expert who has extensively traveled to and lived in the Middle East. During his time in the Middle East, Jorisch interviewed people that were apart of terrorist organizations. This led him to work as... read full bio
Axel Weber is a renowned figure in finance and business who made a big impact on the banking and central banking industries. He has held crucial positions in important international financial institutions and organizations throughout the course of a remarkable career spanning several decades, cementing his status as a key player in the banking industry. Axel Weber shown great leadership and... read full bio
LittleBits, a cutting-edge platform that enables individuals of all ages to study, create, and prototype with electronics, was where Bdeir's entrepreneurial adventure began. She has inspired creativity and curiosity in countless people by empowering them to explore the world of technology through the leadership of littleBits. Four times more girls use littleBits than the industry norm, which demonstrates her commitment... read full bio
Dr. Ayesha Khanna is recognized around the world as one of the leading women in Artificial Intelligence Development. She is the co-founder and CEO of ADDO AI, named the leading AI development company in Asia by Forbe's magazine. Dr. Khanna is an active member of the World Economic Forum, Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority, and fo-founded the Hybrid Reality Institute.... read full bio
Azran Osman-Rani is a keynote speaker who is known for being a renowned Asian Innovator who specializes in competitiveness, globalization, corporate culture, innovation and entrepreneurship. Osman-Rani is the founder of the digital health technology company, Naluri Hidup, which provides cost-effective solutions to help provide mental health and wellness support for it’s users. Osman-Rani has also been known for working as... read full bio
Baldwin Cunningham was the co-founder of Partnered, a self-serve network for startups and big name brands that want to connect with other brands and startups with similar business interests. During his time working on Partnered, Cunningham worked with clients such as Coca-Cola, LOreal, Nestle, and more. He is currently the Vice President of Digital Brand Strategy at CNN. His job... read full bio
Barb Stegemann is a social entrepreneur, author, advocate, and founder and CEO of The 7 Virtues Perfume line. Stegemann started her perfume line with the focus of rebuilding the economy of war-torn countries. She started off becoming the first woman from Atlantic Canada to receive a venture-capital deal on the television series “Dragons’ Den” for her idea of The 7... read full bio
Barbara Caplan is the expert on consumer trends. She is one of Americas foremost authorities on the food, retail, fashion, housing and personal care industries. Employed with Yankelovich for more than eighteen years, Barbara has worked closely with numerous companies, including General Mills, American Express, Meredith Corporation, Avon, American Association for Retired Persons (AARP), Sara Lee, and others. She is... read full bio
Barbara Thomas, Lady Judge, is an American lawyer and businesswoman who lives in London and has dual citizenship. Lady Judge is Chairman Emeritus of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), Chairman of the Pension Protection Fund, and UK Business Ambassador on behalf of UK Trade & Investment. She was recently named as the first female chair of the Institute of... read full bio
Barbara learned to manage her fortune from her father, the “R” of H&R Block, and then from her husband. However, she discovered early on in their marriage that her spouse was a compulsive gambler. The crazy thing is that she persisted in letting him manage their entire financial situation because she was so afraid and intimidated by money. That remained the... read full bio
Barbara Trautlein is the founder of Change Catalysts, an agency which guides companies through change processes such as leadership alignment, organizational impact assessment, and communications planning. With over 25 years of experience, Trautlein shares her knowledge of how to effectively implement change in business with clients of all kinds. Trautlein was recognized as the Change Management Consultant of the Year... read full bio
