L.A. Reid might be the least-famous judge on The X Factor's panel, but he's one of the most successful men in the music business. He's got three Grammy Awards on his mantle place. He's the CEO and President of Arista, he discovered Usher, he's widely credited as being the man who saved Mariah Carey's career, he's responsible for some of... read full bio
Some have referred to Kyle Scheele as "the patron saint of crazy ideas". Kyle is always looking for wacky ideas that yield absurdly large results, whether it's throwing the world's first fake marathon, eulogizing 21,000 people with a Viking funeral, or amassing a million TikTok followers in just 25 hours. His work has appeared in publications such as Fast Company,... read full bio
Kyle Kirshner is an accomplished entrepreneur and private label brand development expert with a successful track record of building multiple seven-figure businesses across various categories. Kirshner began his journey in entrepreneurship during his high school years, where he landed a job at a highly successful private label electronics brand. He worked at the company for five years, gaining valuable insights into... read full bio
Kyle Dotson is a solar energy entrepreneur and business coach who has helped thousands of individuals and organizations succeed in the solar industry. With over 15 years of experience in the solar energy field, Kyle has become a recognized leader in the industry, known for his expertise, vision, and passion for renewable energy. Kyle began his career in solar energy as... read full bio
Kristo Kaarmann is the co-founder and CEO of TransferWise, which is an online currency exchange and international money transfer business that allows people to exchange currency using mid-market rates for a flat fee. Kaarmann began his career as a consultant for PwC. From there, he went on to be a systems and data architect at EGeen before becoming an associate... read full bio
Kristen Schmidt is a highly regarded financial advisor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She is the founder and owner of RIA Oasis, a consulting firm that helps registered investment advisors (RIAs) build and grow their businesses. Prior to founding RIA Oasis, Kristen served as the Chief Compliance Officer and Director of Operations at a successful... read full bio
Kristen Hadeed envisions a world in which all organizations have cultures that inspire people to keep striving for the best version of themselves every day. As the young leader of Student Maid, a successful cleaning company that hires only students, Kristen has formed a unique perspective on leadership, organizational culture and getting the next generation involved. Her positive, dynamic and... read full bio
After graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York, clothing designer Brady Cunningham moved to Los Angeles. Brandy Cunningham met her business partner, Kristin Dickson while working together at a vintage store they bonded over their love of basics and decided to start a design project inspired by the idea of recycling and reusing. Kristin Dickson and Brady Cunningham... read full bio
With more than 15 years of expertise in corporate software and digital marketing, Kristen Craft is a seasoned businesswoman. She has earned a solid reputation in the Boston startup scene as Silicon Valley Bank's director of early-stage startups for her fervent advocacy of entrepreneurs. Craft is dedicated to assisting businesses with outstanding cultures and steadfast beliefs and has assisted in the... read full bio
Kristel Bauer has made a name for herself as a trailblazing specialist in corporate wellness. Through her speaking engagements, podcast, and written contributions, Kristel has significantly impacted the lives of many people. She possesses a special combination of knowledge, charisma, and a love for inspiring people. As the host of the Top 1% Podcast "Live Greatly," Kristel converses with thought leaders,... read full bio
Krista Neher is a speaker, best-selling author, entrepreneur, CEO and digital marketing strategist who is best known for being CEO of Boot Camp Digital. Neher has earned her BBA in Business from Wilfrid Laurier University and began her career working as a customer team finance manager for Procter and Gamble. She worked her way up at Procter and Gamble to... read full bio
Kris Boesch is the CEO of Choose People. Boesch is a specialist in company culture. Her company, Choose People, focuses on educating businesses on how to increase their employee satisfaction, happiness, and develop a functioning platform. Apart from guiding Choose People, Boesch has authored the book Culture Works: How to Create Happiness in the Workplace. Boesch has shared her knowledge... read full bio
Kotchakorn Voraakhom is a Thai landscape architect and CEO of Porous City Network, an enterprise that increases urban resilience in Southeast Asia. Voraakhom is also a TED fellow and founder of the Koungkuey Design Initiative which rebuilds public spaces with communities. Voraakhom earned her bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Chulalongkorn University and she went on to complete her graduate... read full bio
Kotaro Tamura was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, and a current member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). He was a member of Prime Minister Abe's government, serving as his Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office of Economic and Fiscal Policy, where he worked toward opening up Japanese businesses to foreign investment. A... read full bio
Komal Ahmad is a charismatic and well-respected person who has won honors and recognition for her outstanding efforts in a number of sectors. She has been honored as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Most Powerful Women in the World, Fast Company's World's Most Creative People in Business, and InStyle's Top 50 Most Badass Women in the World, all of which serve... read full bio
Koh Dong-Jin is the co-CEO and President of Longterm Business Strategy of Samsung's mobile communications sector. He holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Industrial Engineering from Sungkyungkwan University and a Masters of Science in Technology Policy from the University of Sussex. After joining Samsung, Mr. Koh quickly rose the ranks of the company and held many executive positions in... read full bio
One of the most reputable economic journalists and business analysts in America is Knight Kiplinger. In his writing, talks, and appearances on significant television and radio networks, he deftly and presciently navigates the complexities of financial topics. The Kiplinger Letter, Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, and KiplingerForecasts.com are all edited in chief by Mr. Kiplinger. After 13 years as a Washington... read full bio
Dr. Knatokie Ford is the founder and CEO of Fly Sci Enterprise, LLC and is a media innovation fellow for Simons Foundation. Fly Sci Enterprise is a consulting organization that specializes in creative science communications, content production, professional development services, and motivational speaking. Ford has earned her B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry from Clark Atlanta University. She... read full bio
Klyn Elsbury is a speaker, corporate trainer, and coach from San Diego, California. During her presentations, Elsbury uses neuroscience for coaching programs to create positive change, unleash energy, reignite passion and improve performance. Elsbury has studied at Iowa State Universities’ College of Business. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and is a Master Practitioner NLP from The... read full bio
Kjell Nordstrom is a Swedish economist, writer, and public speaker who has previously been the associate professor at the Institute of International Business at the Stockholm School of Economics. Nordstrom has previously studied to be an engineer before going on to earn his Ph.D. from the Stockholm School of Economics. He then went on to begin working as a professor... read full bio
