After a stellar 12-year career as a running back in the National Football League, Ahman Green went on to become a respected football analyst, eSports expert and player, coach, and philanthropist. Sheboygan, Wisconsin's Lakeland University has appointed Ahman head coach of esports. Ahman was able to launch the scholarship program for incoming Lakeland student-athletes prior to his first semester as head... read full bio
With a diverse culinary background and a passion for sharing her knowledge with food enthusiasts, cooking expert Aida Mollenkamp prepared delicious dishes while providing answers to questions submitted by Food Network viewers in her first interactive cooking show, Ask Aida. She currently hosts FoodCrafters, on the Cooking Channel, in which she leaves the kitchen to uncover handmade food finds from... read full bio
Aida Osman is a television writer and comedian who grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, in the only black family in the city where her and her autistic brother were raised as strict Muslims. While growing up, Osman often felt isolated from everyone and felt even more isolated when she came out as bisexual. Later in life, Osman had the opportunity... read full bio
Playing Janice Soprano on the HBO TV series The Sopranos earned Aida Turturro two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She has also appeared in a number of films, including True Love, Jersey Girl, What About Bob, Junior, Money Train, Sleepers, Jaded, Fallen, Illuminata, Deep Blue Sea, Mickey Blue Eyes, Bringing Out the Dead, Play... read full bio
Aidan McCullen is a change consultant who works with organizations to enhance their ability to cooperate and foster change. The Global Innovation Show, which broadcasts on Finland's Business FM and Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ and counts Bill Gates as a listener and supporter, is hosted and founded by Aidan. In the top-ranked business school in the world, Trinity College Business School, he created... read full bio
Aija Mayrock is a young woman who experienced bullying firsthand both in person and over the Internet because of a speech impediment she had. Instead of letting her experiences break her down, she channeled her positive energy into writing and self-publishing The Survival Guide to Bullying, where she shares the strategies that helped her survive and thrive. Aija writes about... read full bio
Aileen Lee is a U.S. seed investor, a venture capital investor, and founder of Cowboy Ventures. She coined the Silicon Valley term, unicorn, which is defined as a privately held startup that has a billion dollar valuation. Lee started her career working as an M&A analyst for Morgan Stanley. She went on to work in business development at Gap Inc.... read full bio
Aimee Mullins was recognized as one of the Greatest Women of the 20th Century at the Women's Museum in Dallas, honoring her success and contributions as an athlete. She holds world records in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash and long jump. Off the track, she was one of three nationally chosen high school students to receive full scholarships awarded by... read full bio
Ainissa Ramirez is a renowned materials scientist and an inspiring science communicator from the United States. Her passion for science was ignited during her childhood when she watched the PBS show, 3-2-1 Contact. Seeing a young black girl solving problems and enjoying science on the show inspired her to pursue a career in science. Ramirez attended an all-girls Catholic high school... read full bio
Ainsley Earhardt is a respected journalist and television personality, currently serving as the co-host of Fox and Friends on the Fox News Channel. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Ainsley has established herself as a trusted anchor and correspondent on the network, covering a wide range of breaking news stories and events. In addition to her work on... read full bio
Ainsley Harriott is a celebrity chef who is charming and quick-witted. He is an excellent presenter and host of awards shows. Ainsley is well-known for his endearing, larger-than-life appearance, having headlined a number of culinary and lifestyle programs like Ready Steady Cook and the One Show, after a successful career in cuisine, TV and radio. One of life's real pleasures, Ainsley is... read full bio
As the founder and CEO of ImpactVest, an impact mission-driven alternative asset management company committed to advancing a purpose-driven economy and reimagining capitalism, Aisha is a futurist, sustainability activist, and entrepreneur who is committed to reimagining the future of impact and sustainability. Aisha, the founder and CEO of ImpactVest, is dedicated to establishing a new paradigm in sustainability and finance where... read full bio
Ajay Agrawal is a professor of entrepreneurship and strategic management. Through his extensive research of artificial intelligence, science policy, entrepreneurial finance, and innovation, Agrawal teaches people around the world about whats coming in the future. He is the founder of the Creative Destruction Lab and an Academic Director at the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Through his keynote speeches and... read full bio
Ajay Shah is the founder and Managing Director of the Silver Lake Sumeru Fund. In addition, he is the Managing Partner of Shah Capital Partners, a technology private equity firm. For three years, Mr. Shah was the CEO of, and led the founding of, the Technology Solutions Business unit of Solectron which included SMART, Force Computers, DY4 Corporation and US... read full bio
Former NFL player Akbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbaja-Biamila currently co-hosts American Ninja Warrior on NBC and The Talk on CBS. With his six siblings, including former NFL player Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, and his Nigerian parents, Akbar was born on May 6, 1979, in Los Angeles. Akbar grew up in the Crenshaw neighborhood. Akbar joined the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2003... read full bio
As the host of NBC's competition series American Ninja Warrior, the reality series Fight to Survive on The CW and Roku, and CBS's Daytime Emmy Award-winning chat show THE chat, Akbar Gbajabiamila is one of the most captivating figures on television, an NFL legend, and an inspirational writer. His understanding of the value of tenacity, cultivating a champion attitude that... read full bio
Akim was born in Okene to a Nigerian father and a Ukrainian mother. When he was two years old, he relocated to Kiev, Ukraine. Akim moved to Toronto, Canada, with his family after living in the Ukraine for seven years. As recent immigrants to Canada, Akim and his family struggled to make ends meet; his mother cleaned hotel rooms while his... read full bio
Al Bala is a highly successful entrepreneur and business leader with more than 30 years of experience in the direct selling industry. He is renowned for his expertise in building and growing businesses, and for his dedication to helping others achieve success. As the CEO of Mannatech, a global health and wellness company, Al has led the company to unprecedented growth... read full bio
Al Comeaux is a renowned executive and a proponent of change with a stellar career in business. He has made an enduring impact on the industries he has worked in thanks to a successful career that has spanned well-known organizations including Travelocity, GE, and American Airlines. Al was a key contributor to Travelocity's expansion and achievement as the company's previous vice... read full bio
Al has backing Al has received great praise from comedians Adam Bloom and Jerry Seinfeld, who both said that Al had "the most original first ten minutes of comedy I've ever seen" and "one of the best jokes I have ever heard." Al Lubel went into law to appease his mother. Then, in order to satiate his urge to let her... read full bio
