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
Joey "CoCo" Diaz, also known as José Antonio Daz, is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster who is of Cuban and American descent. After dedicating himself to stand-up comedy in the Denver and Seattle areas in 1991, Diaz moved to Los Angeles in 1995 and started acting. He landed parts in My Name Is Earl, The Longest Yard, Spider-Man 2,... read full bio
Bettina Warburg is a blockchain researcher, entrepreneur, and educator. She is co-founder of Animal Ventures, a studio and consultancy that builds startups, educates executives, and puts together strategies for large companies, Fortune 500 clients, and governments to take advantage of the advanced technology companies that are coming to market. Warburg graduated from Georgetown University with a BSFS in Culture and... read full bio
Recognized as the “New Face of Innovation” by the New York Stock Exchange, Suneel Gupta is the Founder and CEO of RISE. A nutrition coaching app, RISE was funded by Google’s venture capital sector and was backed by senior leaders at Facebook, Uber and AirBnB. Formerly, Suneel was the VP of Product Development at Groupon, where he contributed to the... read full bio
Dr. Mansharamani is the chairman of the Torit Language Center Montessori school and also a member of the Board of Governors of the Association of Yale Alumni. He is a finance mogul who has been working with financial markets for the last 20 years. He is the former director of the US-Pakistan Business Council as well as Interelate Inc and... read full bio
Alexander Botwin, who is known to the music realm as Paper Diamond, is an electronic music producer signed with Pretty Lights Music. He got his start as a bassist for the Pnuma Trio, then he started his own record label in Boulder, Colorado called Elm & Oak. Alexander released his first full length album entitled Levitate; the exposure the album... read full bio
Matt Hales, known in the music world by his stage name Aqualung, has loved music from an early age; he started writing songs and playing them on the family piano at the age of four. His parents owned an independent record shop, which gave him access to music that helped inspire his own. At 16, he was awarded a scholarship... read full bio
Real Estate is a rock band comprised of five members. Their sound contains hints of dream pop, indie, psychedelics, and surf. Inspired by artists such as Weezer, Built to Spill, and Pavement. The bands self-titled debut album received critical acclaim and a Best New Music tag from Pitchfork Media. This launched them into tours, supporting acts such as Kurt Vile,... read full bio
Apollos Fire was named after the classical god of music and the son. Founded by award-winning harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell, Appollos Fire s dedicated to the baroque style of music. Evoking passion in listeners across the nation and internationally, Apollos Fire has been hailed by The Independent, London as one of the pre-eminent period-instrument ensembles. Apollos Fire has established... read full bio
