Yasheng Huang is a professor in international management at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he founded and heads the China Lab and India Lab. His research areas include human capital formation in China and India. He had previous appointments at the University of Michigan and Harvard Business School. Huang is the author of Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics, a... read full bio
Yascha Mounk is a speaker and writer. He focuses his work on the rise of populism and issues facing liberal democracy. With a PhD in Government from Harvard University, Mounk is now a Government lecturer at Harvard, a Senior Fellow in the Political Reform Program at New America, and an Executive Director at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.... read full bio
The Yardbirds legend and music has graduated three of rock's greatest guitar players: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. They created hard rock out of standard twelve-bar blues, doubling the tempos and whacking the amps up to ten. On the British club scene, the Yardbirds, the Animals, and the Rolling Stones ruled the stages. The Yardbirds are best known... read full bio
The captivating four-piece electro noise group YARD hails from Dublin, Ireland. Their sound, which lies somewhere between techno and noise rock, is best described as a powerfully immersive sensory experience. YARD will leave you feeling invigorated, hot, and somewhat unsettled. Their spooky mascot, Bucketman, serves as a visual representation of the group. Yard is growing stronger after securing a spot at... read full bio
Talented actress and model Yara Shahidi has established herself in the entertainment sector, becoming well-known after appearing in commercials for Disney, Guess Kids, Target, McDonald's, and other brands. Shahidi had her acting debut in the iconic HBO series "Entourage," and since then, she has made appearances in a number of well-known TV programs, including "In the Motherhood," "The First Family," "Scandal," "The... read full bio
Yara Martinez is an American actress who is best known for playing Luisa on the television series “Jane the Virgin” and Kelly in the television series “Hollywood Heights”. Martinez was born in Puerto Rico but was raised in Miami, Florida. She started her career practicing ballet for 10 years and is the grandniece of Alicia Alonso. She went on to... read full bio
French-Cameroonian singer, songwriter, producer and mix engineer Marjorie Bassong creates and records her music in her North London bedroom as well as her family's house in France under the alias YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB. She was up in Limoges, a university town in west-central France. Her debut EP, I Thought I Knew You, Boy Was I Wrong, was inspired by the coming-of-age films she... read full bio
Yannis Pappas is a Greek-American comedian who headlines tours worldwide. Yannis is best known for building his highly devoted fan base through his Greek character, Mr. Panos and Puerto Rican character, Maurica Rodriguez. The characters became Internet sensations that have gained millions of views. Yannis was also a featured panelist on the hit show Best Week Ever on VH1. He... read full bio
French Breton musician and composer Yann Tiersen was born on June 23, 1970. The electric guitar, piano, synthesisers, violin, xylophone, toy piano, harpsichord, piano accordion, and even a typewriter are just a few of the instruments he uses in his eclectic musical style, which is well known for fusing classical and modern instruments. Studio recordings, musical partnerships, and soundtracks for motion... read full bio
Yann Chilvers is a beauty industry expert and the founder of Covalo, a company that specializes in developing and bringing beauty products to market. With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, Chilvers is a thought leader in the field, with a focus on developing strategies to bring the right beauty product to market faster than anyone else. Chilvers... read full bio
Award-winning actor Yanic Truesdale has brought a variety of interesting and dynamic characters to life on screen over the years, from appearing in critically acclaimed drama series to demonstrating his natural aptitude in comedies. Truesdale co-stars with Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone in the comedy series "God's Favorite Idiot" on Netflix. The story of "God's Favorite Idiot" centers on a mid-level... read full bio
Yanic Perreault is a former professional hockey player who played in the NHL for thirteen seasons. He played as a Center for the Phoenix Coyotes, the Montreal Canadiens, the Nashville Predators, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Chicago Blackhawks. He is considered one of the best face-off men in NHL history and has earned many awards including 5 QMJHL awards,... read full bio
Yani Gellman is a film and television actor, best known for his roles as Paolo in The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Garrett in Pretty Little Liars, Stoney in Jason X, and Diego Flores in 90210. Gellmans acting debut began in television series Animorphs where he played Brad in one episode. From there he was seen in various television series such as... read full bio
Yancy Butler made her feature film debut opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme in John Woo's Hard Target and then starred opposite Wesley Snipes in Drop Zone. Her television credits include starring roles in the series Mann & Machine, South Beach and Steven Bochco's critically acclaimed Brooklyn South. She has also guest starred on Third Watch, Law & Order and NYPD Blue.... read full bio
Yancey Strickler is a writer, speaker, and former CEO of Kickstarter. In addition to his founding of Kickstarter, Strickler also founded a creative artist resource called The Creative Independent, which focuses on the insights of people like Bjork, Stevie Nicks, and Philip Glass. Prior to his work with Kickstarter and The Creative Independent, Strickler worked with Pitchfork, Spin, and the... read full bio
Yana Klochkova is a swimmer, who has won five Olympic medals in her career, with four of them being gold. She is Master of Sports, World Class and the only multi gold medal holder. Her gold medals came in the 200 meter individual medley and the 400 meter individual medley at the Summer Olympics; her silver medal came in the... read full bio
A professional baseball catcher for the Chicago Cubs, Yan Gomes has shown to be a dependable catcher defensively and a valuable player at the plate since making his Major League debut. Gomes has won Silver Slugger and All-Star awards and is renowned for his powerful arm and ability to manage a game behind the plate. The first Brazilian-born player in MLB... read full bio
Yamê is a self-taught French singer-songwriter from Cameroon. Before moving to Paris with his family as a child, he traveled back and forth between the Paris region and Douala. Yamê, in his culture, refers to inner strength and the achievement of an evolved or idealized self-projection. With the advancement of his enterprises, he desired to unite with his Yamê. Although he... read full bio
Yamaneika Saunders is a comedian, actress, and former panelist on The Meredith Vieira Show. Known for her bold and fearless style of comedy, Yamaneika has established herself as one of the most exciting voices in stand-up comedy today. Her unique perspective and hilarious observations have led to appearances on some of the biggest comedy shows and networks, including NBC's Last Comic... read full bio
Yam Haus began in Minneapolis, Minnesota back in 2017 when high school friends Lars Pruitt, Seth Blum, and Zach Beinlich met Jake Felstow while attending college. The band members subsequently quit their day jobs: Zack postponed his master’s program, Jake left his healthcare company job, Seth left his pre-med studies, and Lars said goodbye to a church music gig. It... read full bio
