Sam Dust, also known as his stage name LA Priest is a musician who was previously apart of the dance-punk band, Late of the Pier. As a solo artist, Dust focuses on experimental pop, space-age rock and quirky IDM. He has most recently released his debut studio album, “Inji”. Some of his most popular songs include, “Oino”, “Learning To Love”,... read full bio
Pumarosa are a band from London, England. They are known for having the songwriting techniques of artists such as PJ Harvey or Patti Smith with the electronics of The Knife and Cocteau Twins. They have released their debut album, “The Witch”, which led to them having sold-out concerts locally. They have toured with artists such as Kate Tempest, Glass Animals,... read full bio
Andy (Andrew) Boynton is a business expert. As an author, professor, and speaker, Boynton has extensive experience delivering essential knowledge about business to various audiences. Boynton is currently the Dean of Boston College’s Carroll School of Management and co-creator of DeepDive, an innovation consultation group. Boynton has prior experience as a professor of strategy and leadership at IMD, Switzerland. His... read full bio
Markus Giesler is an associate professor of marketing at the Schulich School of Business. His main research focus currently is market system dynamics, or the study of how consumers and other social factors are shaped by various markets. He has been recognized by Wired, Fortune, and Poets & Quants as an outstanding business expert. Notably, he was named on the... read full bio
Ari Wallach is a public policy, organization, and innovation strategist. For over 20 years, Wallach has worked with change-focused businesses to push for social equality. He is a founder and CEO of Synthesis Corp., a government, NGO, foundation, and corporation consultant group. Wallach is interested in positively impacting systems including transportation, mental health, education, economics, and climate. Wallach also created... read full bio
Scott Anthony is an innovation and entrepreneurial expert. A well-known speaker on topics of growth and innovation, Anthony is also an author and member of various venture programs. Anthony was a judge in Wall Street Journal’s Innovation Awards, is a member of the Board of Directors of Media General, and a member of the Leadership Innovation, and Growth Program at... read full bio
Michael Wesch is an associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Kansas State University. He also works on media ecology and the field of digital ethnography, where he studies the effect of new media on human interaction. Wesch graduated summa cum laude from the Kansas State University Anthropology Program and has since been a faculty member after earning his Ph.D. in... read full bio
LaToya Ruby Frazier is a mixed media artist and Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. With a focus on industrialism, environmental justice, social inequity, and history, Frazier utilizes video and photography to share her interpretations of the issues. Her work has been exhibited internationally at exhibitions including the Brooklyn Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Institute of... read full bio
Jelani Cobb is a journalist, professor, and speaker on topics of race in America. This expert on race is an Associate Professor of History and Director of the Africana Studies Institute at the University of Connecticut. Cobb specializes in African American history, ranging from post-Civil War to 20th century politics. Cobb is a regular columnist for The New Yorker and... read full bio
Mio is a close-up magician, mentalist, corporate team builder and entertainer. He travels around all over to deliver world class magic to his audiences. He has performed for people and celebrities such as Michael Jordan, Robert De Niro, Barbara Streisand, Madonna, Hugh Jackman, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Penn & Teller, and many more. Mio has been the star and host... read full bio
Jeanette Andrews is an illusionists, magician, and artist who specializes in sensory illusions. She started her career at only 4 years old when she put on her own magic show. Only two years later Andrews was performing professionally. She has since become a full-time performer and has performed at special events, parties, universities, museums, theaters, and on television as well.... read full bio
Four-Handed Illusions is a show that features the duo Joel Acevedo and Steve Kradolfer, both of which are illusionists. Acevedo has been performing for over 25 years and has performed in Puerto Rico, Spain, and the U.S.A. Kradolfer is a sleight-of-hand expert and is also a founding producer of Boston’s The Mystery Lounge. They perform in Boston’s Hampshire House to... read full bio
Michael Goudeau is a professional juggler and ex-circus clown who graduated from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. He was also an eight-time Emmy-nominated writer and executive producer for the Showtime series, “Penn & Teller: Bullshit!”. Over the years he has also received three Writer’s Guild Association nominations. Goudeau has juggled for the Lance Burton Show at... read full bio
Joel Acevedo is a magician and corporate entertainer who has been performing since he was a young teenager. Growing fascinated by magic as a child, he went on to take lessons from Karlo and Manuel Velasco. He then started performing locally in his birthplace of Puerto Rico. Acevedo went on to study at the magic school La Gran Escuela de... read full bio
Jason Suran is a mind-reader, illusionist, and magician. He has been featured in outlets such as ESPN, FOX, PBS, and NBC and has performed all over the world. Suran is from Chicago but moved to New York to study theatre and film history at New York University. During his time here, Suran began looking into the history of modern physics... read full bio
Ben Zabin has been a magician and illusionist who has been wowing his audience members for over a decade. Having a mixture of illusions and interactive comedy, Zabin pleases to the modern audience. He has performed at parties, churches, schools, fairs, fundraisers, and conventions all over the country. Apart from magic, Zabin is also a balloon artist. He has been... read full bio
David Gerard is a magician and mindreader that has been performing since he was only six years old. Since then, Gerard has gone on to perform at the legendary Magic Castle in Hollywood and has also performed for Fortune 500 companies and several private clients. He can perform either up close and intimate performances to stage performances for larger groups.... read full bio
Suzanne is a magician who has been performing since the mid 80’s. She is known for her close-up magic that she has been seen performing for corporate and private events. She has previously been awarded Close Up Magician of the Year by The Academy of Magical Arts. She has also been known for performing on television series “Don’t Blink” and... read full bio
Greg Devereaux is a magician based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He has been known for performing for private corporate events, parties, receptions, and venues. He can perform either close-up magic or a full illusion show on stage. He has also performed for celebrities such as Jerry Seinfeld, David Blaine, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Garner, Mike Tyson, and more. He has... read full bio
Waneek Horn-Miller is an Olympic water polo athlete. She is from the Kahnawake Mohawk territory of Canada. During the Oka crisis in 1990, Horn-Miller was stabbed by a Canadian soldier. Due to this experience, Horn-Miller was inspired to live out her dream of becoming an Olympic athlete. She took part in the Sydney Olympics in the year 2000. Now, Horn-Miller... read full bio
