R "Ray" Wang is the CEO of Constellation Research Inc., a company situated in Silicon Valley. He writes his own blogs and co-hosts DisrupTV, a weekly webcast about leadership and corporate technology that receives 50,000 views on average. Disrupting Digital Business, his groundbreaking best-selling book on digital transformation, was released by Harvard Business Review Press. Later, Ray published Everybody Wants... read full bio
John Sanei is a transformation consultant and futures strategist who specializes in assisting leaders in changing how they view uncertainty, particularly in a world that is being disrupted by artificial intelligence. He converts delay into activity, conformity into innovation, uncertainty into clarity, and anxiety into confidence. His observations encourage hope and fortitude in the face of adversity, enabling businesses like... read full bio
Heather's journey from award-winning industrial designer to internationally renowned futurist has been motivated by an unwavering belief that people can overcome any obstacle. She's created ground-breaking technologies that have received widespread acclaim, transformed higher education by developing an award-winning curriculum, and now leads Fortune 500 executives through periods of profound change, assisting businesses in adapting to the speed of opportunity.... read full bio
Sol Rashidi, a seasoned practitioner and executive with ten patents, C-Suite positions at multiple Fortune 100 companies, and the first Chief AI Officer hired, bridges the gap between hype and commercial outcomes. Since assisting IBM in launching Watson, she has been assisting startups, private equity companies, and corporations in creating strategies and achieving deployment success. Sol is a best-selling author... read full bio
At UC Santa Barbara, Paul Leonardi, Ph.D., serves as both the department chair and the Duca Family Professor of Technology Management. He is employed by the Department of Communication and the Department of Technology Management. The goal of Dr. Leonardi's research, instruction, and consultancy is to assist businesses in more efficiently producing and disseminating knowledge. He is curious about how businesses... read full bio
Tony Saldanha, a best-selling author and former Fortune 20 company leader, focuses on business transformation and digital. At the moment, Tony serves as the CEO and co-founder of Inixia, the industry standards and certification organization for shared services. In addition to being a well-known keynote speaker and author, he provides board and CXO advice on digital strategy and global business services... read full bio
The future of everything, both on and off Earth, is planned by Phnam. In the fields of wearables, healthcare and wellness, education, robotics, transportation, and aerospace, this French industrial designer, futurist, and architect is developing innovative hardware and experiences. In order to help people become the best versions of themselves, she specializes in transforming innovative technologies into accessible, user-friendly, and... read full bio
The Chamber of Digital Commerce, the biggest trade group in the world that represents the blockchain sector, was founded by Perianne Boring, who also serves as its CEO. Promoting the use and utilization of digital assets and blockchain-based technology is the Chamber's goal. The Chamber promotes a pro-growth policy climate that encourages investment, innovation, and job creation by collaborating with... read full bio
One of the top futurist consulting organizations in the world, The Future Hunters, is led by Edie Weiner as its president and chief executive officer. In the fields of marketing, product development, investment, strategic planning, human resources, and public relations, she has assisted more than 400 customers in spotting opportunities. The Fortune 500 and national governments have been among the... read full bio
Rupal is executive vice president of Ariel Investments, a Chicago, Illinois-based money management company with offices in Sydney and New York. The company provides defined contribution plans, six no-load mutual funds for ordinary investors, and individually managed accounts for high net worth individuals and institutions. She leads Ariel's global equities research team in New York and serves as chief investment... read full bio
A multi-award-winning businesswoman, Bisila Bokoko is a speaker on global leadership, author of We All Have a Story to Tell (Todos Tenemos Una Historia Que Contar), and host of BBknowsBest. Born and raised in Spain, with equatorial Guinean ancestry, she was named a United Nations "Citizen of the World" and currently resides in New York. BB has been an inspiration... read full bio
At the intersection of risk management, leadership, and geoeconomics, Murati not only analyzes the world but also rewrites how leaders overcome it. As the founder and CEO of Pareto Economics, he helps investors make better capital allocation decisions, gives business strategy leaders the courage to make difficult decisions, and assists governments in changing the course of their nations through more... read full bio
Kaz James, an Australian of Greek and Italian ancestry, has a distinctive triple heritage that sets him apart from many other dance music artists. However, similar to his background, Kaz is not your typical producer and DJ. Kaz was influenced early on by his stepfather's eclectic record collection, which focused on jazz, rare groove, and house music, while he was... read full bio
Electronic artist OKAYVAL, who was born in Colombia, is known for his electrifying, vocal-driven tunes that combine elements of tech house and techno. His music is perfect for busy nightclubs. John Summit, ACRAZE, Don Diablo, Nostalgix, Laidback Luke, and Armin Van Buuren are among her early supporters, thus she's easily establishing herself as one of the most promising new artists... read full bio
Josh Linkner is on a mission to help the world unleash its creative mojo. The five-time successful tech entrepreneur and CEO/Managing Partner of a Detroit Venture firm delivers a clear call to action – it’s better to disrupt your organization before your competition does. The riskiest move companies can make today is hugging the status quo – believing the future... read full bio
Rachel Tipograph is the Founder and CEO of MikMak. MikMak is an eCommerce platform that uses social video as infomercials. The company has worked with clients such as, Campbell’s, L’Oreal, Levi’s, Estee Lauder, Mattel, Nestle, T-Mobile, Under Armour, and many more. Brands also use MikMak through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube, Amazon, and more. Tipograph has been... read full bio
John Foley is a legendary pilot with the Blue Angels, an elite Navy team that on its own has achieved legendary status, so to stand against titans like that is no small feat. He has the distinction of flying more than 500 miles per hour in impressive formations, just 18 inches away from the nearest jet. As of 2015, John... read full bio
Stephen Bruner, known in the music world by his stage name Thundercat, is a bass guitarist, singer, and producer who is known for being skilled in multiple instruments. Thundercats love for music started at an early age. The first instrument he mastered was the bass guitar, and he had released a song that became a hit in Germany while he... read full bio
Colorado band, Hot Rize, is often considered both a progressive bluegrass band and a traditional bluegrass band, taking the bluegrass world by storm with their fresh, contemporary approach to traditional music. Their dynamic stage show made them stars on the major festival circuit, and their powerful original songs constantly topped radio playlists. Hot Rize was named Entertainer of the Year... read full bio
Preston Oshita, known as Towkio, is a rapper from Illinois. His other stage names include Preston San and Tokyo Shawn. Towkio has collaborated with several well-known rappers such as Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Kaytranda, and Donnie Trumpet. His song, Heaven Only Knows was listed by Stereogum as one of the 5 Best Songs of the Week. Artists such as... read full bio
