Marc Prensky is a groundbreaking person in the fields of technology and education. He is a visionary re-framer for the future. He is credited with creating the term "Digital Native," which has fundamentally altered the way we think about how young people interact with technology and their potential in a constantly changing digital environment. Marc started a career that would revolutionize... read full bio
The renowned journalist and best-selling author John Carlin is renowned for his vivid storytelling and perceptive examinations of historical events. His extraordinary talent for evoking the human spirit and telling gripping stories has brought him global acclaim. The book "Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation" is among John Carlin's most important works. This best-selling book... read full bio
Sarah Hurwitz is a well-known name in American speechwriting, making a lasting impression on politics with her significant contributions. Notably, she worked for President Barack Obama as a key wordsmith in the crucial years of 2009 and 2010. She rose to prominence as First Lady Michelle Obama's head speechwriter, a position she held with distinction from 2010 to 2017. Her... read full bio
Esther Wojcicki is a pioneer in changing business culture and education. She is a visionary leader. She has forged an impact path as the CEO of Global Moonshots in Education, fostering innovation and sparking good change in these crucial areas. Wojcicki's influence also extends to her writing career, where readers who are trying to make sense of the changing commercial and... read full bio
Distinguished CEO of Ellavate Solutions, innovative author, and powerful diversity and inclusion expert are Ella Washington. Washington has been a shining example in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion thanks to its unwavering dedication to promoting inclusive settings and bringing about substantial change. Washington's book, "The Necessary Journey," captures her significant voice. She expertly navigates the complex terrain of diversity... read full bio
David Glasgow is a renowned proponent of inclusion, diversity, and social justice who has significantly influenced both public debate and academics. He has made a name for himself as a visionary leader dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces and elevating the perspectives of underrepresented groups as the Executive Director of the NYU Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. David Glasgow is... read full bio
In the field of the future of work, Eric Termuende is a dynamic and forward-thinking figure who is well known for his skill in influencing how business and employment are changing. Eric has devoted his professional life to deciphering the intricacies of the contemporary workplace and motivating constructive change. He is a well-respected author and thought leader. Eric first became interested... read full bio
Trish Ahjel Roberts holds a diverse range of positions, including Bestselling Author, Transformational Coach, Happiness Expert, and Professional Speaker, and her impact goes far beyond her words. As the creator of the coaching business Mind-Blowing HappinessTM, Roberts guides people on a revolutionary path to a more contented life. She also founded the powerful Black Girl Joy Experience program and is the driving... read full bio
Amy Chan is the creator of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a program that approaches heart healing from a spiritual and scientific perspective. In addition, she serves as the Chief Editor of Heart Hackers Club, an online publication that explores the psychology of desire, lust, and love. She is described by The Observer as "a relationship expert whose work is like that... read full bio
Nathalia Holt, a New York Times bestselling author, inspires readers with her motivational tales of women who have overcome adversity, broken down barriers, and created history. The inspiring tales of the spies who founded the CIA, the trailblazing women of NASA, and the founders of the Walt Disney Company illuminate the larger role of women in our society and their... read full bio
Co-founder of Modern Loss Rebecca Soffer has made important contributions to the fields of death care and grief support. Modern Loss is a community and platform that addresses the lengthy arc of sorrow and provides inspiring, meaningful, and innovative material. As one of her favorite books of 2022, Gayle King hailed Soffer's best-selling book, The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide... read full bio
Wendy K. Smith, an award-winning organizational psychologist and management thought leader, is dedicated to assisting people and companies in transforming their challenges into opportunities. Smith is the academic director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware, and now possesses the esteemed title of Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management. Additionally, Wendy... read full bio
The greatest female chess player of all time, according to the International Chess Federation, is Judit Polgár, a chess grandmaster. Polgár acquired the top spot in the adult women's world ranking at the age of twelve, a position she would maintain for the following twenty-six years. She had already won two Olympic titles in women's chess by the age of... read full bio
Ashlan Gorse Cousteau is a journalist, author, explorer, and ocean champion who uses entertainment to inspire and inform people all over the world. Ashlan brings enthusiasm and adventure to the maintenance of our water world in a way that only she can, thanks to her distinctive narrative style and her experience in two very different fields. The standard reference for... read full bio
David Ambroz is an Emmy-nominated, best-selling author, and a nationally recognized specialist and campaigner on child welfare and poverty. Ambroz and his siblings experienced the hardships and humiliations that millions of homeless children in America face as they grew up on the streets of New York with a mentally ill mother. His family was stealing food to eat and searching... read full bio
One of America's most vibrant media, political, and social entrepreneurs is Paul Rieckhoff. As the founder and CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the first and largest organization of Post-9/11 veterans in America (where he still serves as Vice Chairman of the Board), Rieckhoff has been a respected media and political figure for more than 20 years.... read full bio
Swedish behaviorist Thomas Erikson is the best-selling author of the Surrounded by volumes, a series exploring communication and human behavior. The series, which includes Surrounded by Idiots, has sold over 7 million copies and been translated into nearly 60 languages. His goal is to raise people's self-awareness in order to make their daily lives easier, but also to give them... read full bio
Eric Barker, a former Hollywood screenwriter and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, challenges popular beliefs about relationships and success through research and gripping anecdotes. He provides audiences with daring new ideas on how to prevent burnout, improve teamwork, and increase productivity. Barker offers ground-breaking concepts in both books that have an effect on professionals in the fields of business, healthcare, innovation,... read full bio
Julia Cook, M.S., is a parenting specialist, counselor, and children's author who has won national awards. She has authored children's books on a variety of character and social development subjects, routinely speaks at conferences for education and counseling, and has given presentations in hundreds of schools both domestically and abroad. Cook's work is to actively engage young people in entertaining,... read full bio
Christian Brose is Anduril Industries' president and chief strategist. He is in charge of overseeing the company's primary growth-related operations, which include communications, government relations, corporate strategy, business development, and foreign business. He is also the author of The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High Tech Warfare, a member of the Aspen Strategy Group, and a visiting... read full bio
