"Will an Algorithm Replace You" was written by Lucía Velasco, a well-known economist who focuses on the social effects of technology. She has held important positions at the World Economic Forum and the OECD before joining the UN. She is also a researcher at Maastricht University, where she creates policies that combine social justice and technical innovation, and she is... read full bio
Carme Artigas is a prominent contributor to the strategic recommendations on artificial intelligence as the Co-Chair of the AI Advisory Board of the United Nations Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology. She helps put Europe at the forefront of the global startup ecosystem as an advisory board member of the Europe Startup Nations Alliance. Artigas is a well-known Spanish... read full bio
Spencer Hatcher's beliefs have always been in God, hard work, and country music. But now he believes in miracles, too. Growing up in the shadow of the legendary Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, Spencer had been performing country and bluegrass music for nearly as long as he could remember. Then, just when his years of hard work had paid off... read full bio
Osama Son released his debut album, Im Da Man, while rapping under the pseudonym PradaUMari. OsamaSon saw his first underground hit with the song "cts-v" after releasing a number of projects exclusively on SoundCloud. He also had comparable success with "Thuggin W My Rounds," his follow-up hit. OsamaSon's first studio album, Osama Season, was released. The album's lead hits garnered social media interest, and... read full bio
Be Brave, a Strategy Design Lab founded by Pierre, assists individuals and organizations in finding meaning amidst the confusion. Pierre, who has more than twenty years of expertise in strategy, product development, and human development, combines systems thinking, traditional wisdom, and intuition to craft bold future roadmaps. In addition to having written four books and spoken on four TEDx stages, he... read full bio
With comedy based on his experiences as a farmer, barrel racer, boudoir photographer, patriotic Alabamian, and LGBTQ+ pioneer, Mathews is a rising star in the live comedy scene. He has amassed over 1 billion views on social media and more than 12 million fans. Following the success of tracks like "What a War" and "Joke's On Me," he is also getting... read full bio
Although he began his career behind the mixing desk, Los Angeles-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Anthony Vasquez (also known as Otis Kane) quickly made his debut as a solo vocalist and R&B performer. His years of experience as a producer have given him a funky, earthy, and incredibly detailed sound. Early singles, his debut album Purple BLUE, the November Love Notes... read full bio
Thelma & James, a musical duo consisting of married Nashville-based singer-songwriters MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge, is an undisputed force. "Happy Ever After You" was the result of their first co-write in more than ten years, and they were unaware that the best writing partner had been right in front of them the entire time. Since its debut, the song... read full bio
Leeds post-hardcore quartet Caskets, who have already emerged from the UK rock scene as internationally acknowledged emerging artists, blew up with their amazing, emotionally charged third album, "The Only Heaven You'll Know." They are already one of the most intriguing up-and-coming bands in Britain thanks to their blend of current metallic force, lush post-hardcore, and edges coated with electronics that evoke... read full bio
Award-winning stand-up comic Zoltan Kaszas is well-known for his keen, perceptive humor and affection for cats. Zoltan was born in Hungary and came to the United States with his mother. They lived in Pittsburgh for a while before relocating to San Diego's trailer parks. The Atlantic dubbed Kaszas a "breakout star." He has appeared on Laughs on Fox,... read full bio
The Womack Sisters are royalty in the realm of soul music. They are the nieces of singer-songwriter and R&B legend Bobby Womack, the granddaughters of the late great Sam Cooke, and the daughters of famous songwriters and producers Cecil and Linda Womack (of Womack & Womack). The Womack Sisters are a soulful powerhouse on their debut album for Daptone Records, which... read full bio
With a combined social following of over 800K and more than 100M organic views, PLAYGRND Series has cemented its status as a worldwide phenomenon in just one year. The idea behind the series was to combine music, culture, and urban energy into a vibrant platform that fosters community connections and creativity. By converting urban landscapes into lively arenas for expression... read full bio
American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist producer Bryan Elijah Smith hails from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia and has won numerous international awards. Smith, who wrote his first song at the age of 18, is building a self-produced legacy with over 2,000 songs written and 12 independent releases. Smith composes, records, produces, mixes, and plays every instrument himself. He also releases all... read full bio
Rin is the epitome of the contemporary bedroom songwriter—a digital native with an honest, genuine voice—from penning love songs in her bedroom to sharing low-fidelity videos online. During the epidemic, Rin, who had always been a natural singer, learned to play her favorite songs on the guitar. Her desire to write her own quickly sprang from that curiosity. Without giving it... read full bio
What started off as a covert get-together for family and friends quickly expanded into the live event business that is currently upending the comedy landscape in New York City. It's possible that you've seen David and Ethan, the curly-headed gentlemen who produce shows in the laundry room beneath your apartment and get ejected from snobby stores in Soho, strolling about... read full bio
Many people consider Edwin van der Sar, a former Dutch professional football player, to be among the best goalkeepers of his generation. Van der Sar started his professional career with Ajax Amsterdam, where he became one of the Eredivisie's best goalkeepers very fast. With Ajax, he won multiple KNVB Cups and Eredivisie crowns, among other domestic honors. Van der Sar... read full bio
Many people consider retired Swedish professional football player Henrik Larsson to be among the best Scandinavian footballers of all time. Larsson, who was born in Helsingborg, Sweden, was a striker by trade. Before having a big effect at Feyenoord in the Netherlands, he started his professional career with Högaborgs BK and then transferred to Helsingborgs IF. Larsson, however, became a club... read full bio
Julie Ertz, a two-time world champion soccer player, retired from both Angel City Football Club and the US Women's National Team. Julie, a native of Mesa, Arizona, played for Santa Clara University before being selected to play for the USWNT. She won the NWSL Rookie of the Year award that season after being selected by the Chicago Reds Stars with... read full bio
As a player and manager, Ronald Koeman is widely recognized as a key figure in Dutch football and has left a lasting impact. After starting his stellar playing career with FC Groningen in 1980, Koeman moved to AFC Ajax, where he was a huge success and won several Eredivisie championships. Koeman gained notoriety for his outstanding center-back skills but also for... read full bio
For almost thirty years, Doc Martin (Martin Mendoza) has been a staple in the dim light of sweat-drenched dance floors, beneath disco balls that fling silver shards across moving bodies. He has taken the pulse of underground culture with him, influencing it as much as he has maintained it, from the acid house cellars of San Francisco to the open-air... read full bio
