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
Greg is the author of microMARKETING: Get Big Results By Thinking and Acting Small and Never Normal: Uncommon Ideas for Leaders Who Won't Settle for the Status Quo. Additionally, Greg is spearheading a campaign to unite leaders around a fundamental set of ideas that enable firms to consistently and dependably adjust to the ever-changing environment in which they function as... read full bio
Aleya Haris, an award-winning speaker and Radically Authentic Strategic Storytelling specialist, enables leaders to unleash the potential of their organizational and personal narratives. She provides motivation and practical tactics that promote accountability, connection, and quantifiable outcomes in her trademark speeches. She has created her presentations to leave audiences feeling inspired and with practical strategies they can apply right away, whether they... read full bio
Alex Goryachev is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and the publisher of The Dean of AI, a leading newsletter on the future of education and work. A former Managing Director of Cisco’s Global Innovation Centers, he has led AI and innovation strategy for Fortune 500 companies and contributed to global policy as a key member of the ISO Innovation... read full bio
While attending Harvard Business School, Tom Fishburne began creating cartoons on the backs of business cases. Through word-of-mouth, Tom's Marketoonist series has expanded from an emailed cartoon to colleagues to reach half a million readers every week. The New York Times, Fast Company, and the Wall Street Journal have all featured his cartoons. They once assisted in setting a Guinness World... read full bio
A pioneer in the field of venture finance, Lolita Taub is the general partner of Ganas Ventures, a leading Latina venture capital firm. She has over 15 years of experience in Silicon Valley and the IT industry, and she has built a name for herself with over $70 million in tech sales and more than 100 venture deals, including four... read full bio
The Design Futures Workshop and Social Change course at the University of Houston's graduate program in Strategic Foresight is taught by Dr. Cindy Frewen, FAIA, an architect and urban futurist. With a focus on the nexus of complexity, technology, and people, she also publishes, speaks, and advises on the future of cities and design. UNESCO, US AID, Hallmark Cards, IBM,... read full bio
The UN Future Forum, the Korean Node of the international future study group Millennium Project, is represented by Park Young-sook. She spent ten years as the director of public diplomacy at the Australian Embassy in Korea, where she was exposed to future vision, and more than twenty years as a senior diplomat at the British Embassy in Korea. She then... read full bio
As a Scientist in Residence, Maria Konovalenko works for Formic Ventures, a diverse venture capital firm that invests in early-stage biotechnology startups that aim to extend human lifespans, as well as technology startups and businesses that enhance the quality of human life. Through a collaborative program between the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and the University of Southern California,... read full bio
The Boston Consulting Group's Center for Sensing and Mining the Future, led by Alison Sander, monitors over 100 megatrends that are changing the strategic landscape of the world. CEOs, prime ministers, boards of directors, prestigious international institutions, and companies looking to handle global complexity are just a few of the varied clients Alison has worked with. Alison finished a study examining... read full bio
Kristina is a businesswoman, educator, and creative who is enthusiastic about creating tactics and experiences that change the world. She has over ten years of experience as an educator, having developed curricula, creative programs, and professional trainings in diversity, equity, inclusion, and team building. She is an expert in using experiential education to promote curiosity and teamwork in both online... read full bio
Advance Notice is a vision studio and dreaming collective founded by Emily Empel, a spiritual futurist who is committed to helping their community move toward the future they envision. Her job mostly involves the role of a futurist, helping different organizations envision and bring to life creative futures. Empel's responsibilities center on helping clients create a strong connection with the... read full bio
With over 18 years of experience, Jody Turner is a human-centered innovation-focused insight consultant, entrepreneur, strategist, and storyteller. She has provided Fortune 100 and 500 businesses with motivational viewpoints on lifestyle technologies, cutting-edge packaged goods and products, eCommerce, and retail experience design. She has worked as a consultant for well-known businesses like Apple, IDEO, Dell, Nike, Old Navy, and Starbucks. Turner... read full bio
Known as the Futures Alchemist, Charlotte Kemp is a futurist keynote speaker that works with corporations to create desired future outcomes. She currently holds the positions of Vice President of the Global Speakers Federation and President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa. Additionally, Kemp belongs to the Association of Professional Futurists as a professional member. Among Kemp's literary accomplishments... read full bio
Welcome.US's CEO is Nazanin Ash. The International Rescue Committee, which helps people in distress in more than 40 countries and resettles refugees in 25 U.S. cities, is where she most recently served as vice president of Global Policy and Advocacy. Ms. Ash previously led the Middle East Partnership Initiative and worked to promote political and economic transformation in the Middle East... read full bio
