Since April 10, 2014, Ms. Stormy D. Simon has held the position of President of Overstock.com Inc. Prior to that, she held the position of Co-President of the company from February 22, 2013 until April 10, 2014. Up to the 22nd of February in 2013, Ms. Simon was employed at Overstock.com Inc. in the capacity of Senior Vice President of... read full bio
The Honorable Dr. Pippa Malmgren is an economist who clarifies the global economy through writing, establishing tech companies, consulting with international legislators, public speaking and instructing. She serves as a Special Advisor to Avonhurst, a UK-based legal and advisory firm that specializes in deals, regulation and project finance, as well as a Senior Advisor to The Monaco Foundry, a start-up workshop for innovators with an... read full bio
One of the most well-known women in business management, Jan Fields served as president of McDonald's USA, LLC and is a former McDonald's executive. She rose through the ranks of the business, from the restaurants to administration to the executive suite, thanks to her diligence and commitment. Ms. Fields is a well-known motivational speaker, a champion of personal growth and a skilled... read full bio
Dave Valentine is the owner of seven firms that have cumulatively earned more than ONE BILLION DOLLARS in revenue for more than ONE THOUSAND clients. These clients include significant brands and Fortune 100 corporations such as Target, Time magazine, and American Express. His doctor asked him that question when he was 29 years old, "Are you ready for your heart attack"... read full bio
Ruben Lindo has 20 years of experience in the heritage and legal cannabis space as the founder of Blak Mar Farms and a former NFL player. He serves as the CEO and President of Herbn Couture LLC. Phoenix Nutraceutical Inc. and Cannabis Property Management. Former professional athlete and seasoned entrepreneur Lindo has helped to establish a number of lucrative startup... read full bio
Penny Phillips is a highly respected consultant and coach to financial advisors and institutions. She is best known as the co-founder and President of Journey Strategic Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser that provides hands-on practice management support for independent financial advisors. Prior to founding Journey, Penny established Thrivos Consulting, a company dedicated to practice management coaching. Throughout her career, she has... read full bio
Betty has won a great deal of respect and recognition as a major leader within the Web3 community. She is the acclaimed co-founder and CEO of Deadfellaz. Her standing as a prominent figure has been cemented by her contributions to the industry and her unrelenting dedication to promoting equality in the fields of cryptography, NFTs, and Web3 in general. It is... 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
Events that are catastrophic, like a diagnosis of grade-three astrocytoma, cannot be directly explained. However, with careful planning and a good outlook, their influence may be reduced. With his background in financial planning and unwavering tenacity, Matt Newman was able to take control of his life as a cancer survivor. Through his theory of risk management and motivation, he guides sales... read full bio
Yoram was born in Tiberius, near the Lake of Galili, Israel, to Polish immigrants. He relocated to Kiryat Motzkin, close to Haifa, with his family when he was three years old. Shmuel, his father, constructed a theater that was exceptional in its day. Yoram was five years old when the movie theater first opened, and he was quite fascinated by... read full bio
As the Customer Leadership Executive for five large U.S. market leaders, Jeanne Bliss has fought valiantly to get the customer on the strategic agenda, redirecting priorities and creating transformational changes to the brands' customer loyalty. She has driven achievement of 95 percent loyalty rates, changing customer experiences across 50,000-person organizations. Jeanne developed her passion for customer loyalty at Lands' End,... read full bio
Author, strategist, husband, and parent Michell C. Clark creates affirmations for creative entrepreneurs who are dedicated to improving both their own lives and the lives of others. The Virginia Commonwealth University alumnus hails from Woodbridge, Virginia. He developed his writing and research abilities after graduating, working for companies and cultural organizations such as the National Museum of African American History... read full bio
The creator and CEO of Fieldcraft Survival, which produces high-end outdoor clothing and equipment and provides training programs in mobility, medicine, guns, survival, and preparedness, is Mike Glover. He previously served in the US Army and Special Forces for a total of 20 years. He defended government leaders in perilous circumstances while working as a government contractor for the CIA.... read full bio
Without cutting corners, making compromises, or postponing delight, Garrett Gunderson assists people in winning the money game. Taking care of your finances can seem difficult, even frightening. For 25 years, Gunderson has helped people find money that is rightfully theirs, stop financial leaks, and profit from ideas up front so they can keep more of what they make. Garrett outlines the... read full bio
As the Kroll Institute's Global Chief Economist, Megan Greene provides advice on how global macroeconomic events and policies may affect the company's and its clients' business services. In addition to teaching at the European University Institute and Schwarzman College (Tsinghua University), she is a Senior Fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. She works at Chatham... read full bio
Nataly Kogan is author of the book “Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments (Even the Difficult Ones)” and Co-founder and CEO of Happier, Inc., and a Board Advisor of Nurturing Minds in Africa. Prior to her current roles Kogan has been Vice President of Where, Inc., a Senior Program Manager for Microsoft Labs, and a... read full bio
Todd Buchholz is a well-known author, financial analyst, and economist who has worked extensively in the public and commercial sectors. He shaped economic strategies and policies during a vital time in American history as the former director of economic policy for the White House. The beginning of Buchholz's career in economics was his academic endeavors. He received a master's in economics... read full bio
Top Reason To Book Michael: Event needs * Your audience is the midst of a reframe/re-think/reposition/reinvention * You have a theme of innovation, change, or community-building for your event * You have a difficult or complex high-stakes message that needs to be conveyed * You want an interactive experience where people authentically connect with each other * You want a digital native who can talk... read full bio
Dr. Robert Kriegel teaches bold, innovative, out of the box strategies for keeping ahead of the changes, challenges and competition in todays dynamic marketplace. Author of How to Succeed in Business Without Working So Damned Hard, as well as the international bestseller, If It Aint broke_BREAK IT!, Dr. Kriegel has been called by U.S. News & World Report one of... read full bio
An internationally-respected and highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Michael Winston informs, energizes and empowers his audience delivering programs that are high energy, high content, and high impact. Winston is the author of the recently published book World-Class Performance. His articles have been featured in Business Week, Leader to Leader, Leadership Excellence, Business Forum, Executive Excellence and a host of other... read full bio
