Jake Porway is the founder and executive director of DataKind, a global team of coders and statisticians focused on using data to help humanity. Porway is a technology and data expert—he holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Columbia University and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Statistics from UCLA. His work has led him to serve as a data scientist... read full bio
Radhika Dirks is a physicist and entrepreneur. Passionate about science-fiction and technology, Dirks brings to life unconventional technologies of computing and artificial intelligence. Currently, Dirks is the CEO at XLabs, which focuses on computing and AI. Dirks’ background is diverse, she is educated in quantum computing and nanotechnologies and an expert in business. Frequently, Dirks advises corporate groups and technology... read full bio
Lera Boroditsky is a cognitive researcher and professor. She currently works at UCSD and is the Editor in Chief of Frontiers in Cultural Psychology. Prior to her recent roles, Boroditsky was a professor at MIT and Stanford. Boroditsky’s innovative research answers questions about the mind, world, and language. She has won several awards for her work, including the NSF Career... read full bio
Eric Berlow is a data scientist. He’s the co-founder of Vibrant Data, a data science and visualization company. Berlow incorporates ecology into data science, and has been recognized worldwide for his ecological research. He has been published in Nature, Science, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Berlow has shared his knowledge with audiences of all kinds through... read full bio
Adam Alter is a speaker, consultant, and professor. A notable speaker for TED Talks, Alter is well-versed in technology, addictive behavior, and how the media shapes our realities. His research focuses on decision-making and social skills, much of which is influenced by modern technology. Alter has authored two books, Irresistible and Drunk Tank Pink, both of which explore technology and... read full bio
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Kabam, the market leader in the western world for free-to-play core games, was co-founded by Holly Liu, who also serves as the company's Chief of Staff. Holly is also responsible for the management of Kabam's corporate culture and talent, which is in charge of communicating Kabam's vision, goal, and values to the company's more than 775 workers located in offices... read full bio
At Yale University, Tamar Gendler holds the positions of Vincent J. Scully Professor of Philosophy, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science. Her academic work, which is field shaping, combines classic Anglo-American philosophical methods with empirical study from the social sciences, including neuroscience and psychology. She is well known for her ability to... read full bio
Brian Christian is a well-known author and academic whose study examines how computer science affects people. His most well-known works include The Most Human Human, Algorithms to Live By and The Alignment Problem, which have all achieved great success. Nineteen different languages have been used to translate Christian's writing, which has appeared in publications including The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Wired,... read full bio
Ellen Stofan was NASAs Chief Scientist, running their science programs and science-related planning and investments. She has background as vice president of Proxemy Research and was an honorary processor in the department of Earth sciences at the University College London in England. Dr. Stofans background in science led her to appear on TED Talks and to author and publish professional... read full bio
Doug Dayton is an expert on sales. Titled a “sales superstar” by Selling Power magazine, Dayton has experience transforming technology-driven companies’ sales tactics. With a background at IBM and Microsoft’s OEM sales organization, Dayton has helped companies including ARAMARK, Atlantis Aerospace, LaserLink Communications, and Mediqual hone on in their sales tactics. Dayton provides advice centered around customer relationship management, electronic... read full bio
John Picard is regarded as one of the preeminent environmental consultants in North America. He began his career as an architect, builder, and entrepreneur. In 1995, John made an important personal transition from building big to building smart when he built his own home to operate completely off the grid. His experience, passion, and commitment to sustainability have helped him... read full bio
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Dr. Marc Rosenberg, a veteran of more than 30 years in the field of organizational learning, has an international reputation as a leading advocate and expert on using integrated performance improvement systems to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness. Marc was a pioneer in the development of electronic performance support systems. His career includes 18 years at AT&T, where... read full bio
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Best selling author of A Thousand Barrels a Second, published by McGraw-Hill, Peter Tertzakian is the Chief Energy Economist of ARC Financial Corporation, one of the world's leading energy investment firms. Peter's background in geophysics, economics and finance, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, helped him rise from the trenches of hands-on oil exploration fieldwork to become an internationally recognized, top-ranked... read full bio
Nicholas J. Webb is a world-renowned business, healthcare futurist, and innovation thought leader. He is the author of The Innovation Playbook and The Digital Innovation Playbook and a successful inventor with a wide range of patented technologies ranging from one of the worlds smallest medical implants to consumer and industrial products. Webb is also the inventor of the popular Hanz... read full bio
Legendary futurist, technology visionary and pioneering environmentalist, Stewart Brand is also the creator and former editor of Whole Earth Catalog. Today, he is President of The Long Now Foundation. He co-founded the very first online community, The Well, in the 80s. He has written numerous books, most recently Whole Earth Discipline: An Ecopragmatist Manifesto. Stewart is now working to bring... read full bio
