When Baker, the ""Lizard Wrangler"" at the Mozilla Foundation, launched the Firefox browser four years ago, Microsoft's Internet Explorer was in her sights. Baker's overarching goal was to keep the Web open. Now, Firefox's market share has risen to nearly 20% while IE's has slipped from 95% to 72%, and most Web sites treat all browsers equally. These days, Mozilla... read full bio
Jake Lenderman, a singer and composer residing in Asheville, North Carolina, operates under the moniker MJ Lenderman as his solo endeavor. Jake's music is straightforward, with minimal production value but an abundance of emotional weight, drawing inspiration from the alternative country of the 1990s and the lo-fi aesthetics that are evocative of K Records. In addition to that, he is... read full bio
At university, MJ Petroni, a Cyborg Anthropologist, studied television series like Star Trek, but not (only) for fun. Their research focuses on the intricate interactions between people and technologies, examining how we influence technology and how it changes us. In order to prepare for emerging technologies, they assist organizations in becoming more digitally literate by addressing not only the tools... read full bio
MJK gained recognition for his performances and grime-influenced productions on Rinse FM, NTS, Noods Radio, Just Jam and Boxed London, among other stations and labels. Since then, his ability to make noises captivate so effectively and to interpret the dark and percussion-heavy sounds of techno has led to a more evolved style. His choices and very skilled mixing skills led to him being... read full bio
Mo Bunnell is a well-known author, businessman, and expert in business development who is most known for his ground-breaking work in assisting professionals in gaining more clients and turning them into ardent supporters. Mo has established himself as a preeminent expert in the industry with a passion for enabling high-end professionals to reach their professional goals. As the President and Founder... read full bio
Mo Mandel is an American comedian from California. Best known as the hilarious hard partying host of “Barmageddon” on truTV. As a stand up comedian Mo has made numerous appearances on “Conan”, ”Chelsea Lately”, “Craig Ferguson”, and his critically acclaimed half hour special on Comedy Central. Mo has performed at Carolines, The San Francisco Punchline, Cobb’s... read full bio
When Moby first erupted onto the rave arena with the Twin Peaks-sampling ""Go"", little did the world realize just how far this New Yorker would go to confound the public. From house innovator to techno punk originator, thrash metal rocker to inadvertent soundtracker and composer, Moby has travelled disparate musical terrains with an insatiable thirst for fresh sounds and spiritual... read full bio
Modeselektor is an electronic music duo comprised of members Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary. Their influences include techno, electronic, and hip-hop genres, making their own sounds an eclectic mix, keeping audiences on their toes. The group has collaborated with artists like Apparat and Thom Yorke, supported Radiohead throughout their European concerts, and more. They have released a multitude of full... read full bio
In his last month as head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei found himself at the explosive crux of the world’s nuclear politics, leading negotiations between the Obama administration and Tehran in an effort to break the stalemate over Iran's nuclear program. He had been intimately involved with this crisis in the previous six years as the IAEA... read full bio
Mohan Munasinghe is a Sri Lankan academic, economist, and physicist who specializes in topics which include climate change, water resources, sustainable development and energy. Through his work, Mohan has been the Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change which led him to share the Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore. Mohan earned his B.A. with Hons. in Engineering from... read full bio
Mohanbir Sawhney is an author, scholar, professional speaker, consultant, and management expert. He is the McCormick Tribune Professor of Technology at the Kellogg School of Management and an adviser to several large organizations on e-commerce strategies. Sawhney was born in Kalaikunda, India, and holds a Ph.D. in marketing from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He also earned... read full bio
Former journalist Molly Wood is now an investor in climate technology. She is the CEO and founder of MWM, where she invests in technological solutions to the climate catastrophe, writes and podcasts about it, and offers advice. She was previously a managing director at the early-stage venture financing firm LAUNCH. Molly, a podcast pioneer, started Buzz Out Loud, one of the... read full bio
Molly Wright Steenson is a design strategist, author, architectural historian and associate professor at the Carnegie Mellon School of Design. She earned her PhD in architecture and urbanism from the 60s to the 80s. At the start of her career, she worked for companies including Netscape, Scient, Reuter and a wide variety of Fortune 500 and smaller, creative companies. As... read full bio
Protopia Futures was founded by futurist and speculative designer Monika Bielskyte, who is also a partner of Africa Life Centric Design. Her work is not based on one-size-fits-all techno-solutionism, which is prone to short-term hype cycles and rapid obsolescence, but rather on contextual, complicated realities on the ground. With a background in immersive media and information technologies (generative AI, spatial... read full bio
This one-of-a-kind radio and TV personality, writer and comedian, Monique Marvez, is on a mission to make people laugh! Monique is currently featured on two Showtime specials: Snoop Dogg Presents the Bad Girls of Comedy and her own one-hour show Not Skinny, Not Blonde. Additional television credits include appearances on HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, ABC and PBS. She has hosted... read full bio
Monique Woodard invests in early-stage firms as a Venture Partner at 500 firms. She thinks that right here in the United States, the $2.5 trillion in combined Black and Latino purchasing power is generating the next major developing market. She makes investments in businesses that cater to Black and Latino audiences as well as startups run by Black and Latino... read full bio
Steffen Linck, better known as his stage name, Monolink, is a German DJ, music producer, and singer-songwriter who specializes in ambient, techno, electronica, and house music. Monolink began his musical career performing in the Berlin electronica scene and quickly created his own style with a combination of instruments and live vocals. Monolink has gone on to release one EP, “Black... read full bio
As a multi-talented person with an Emmy Award-winning talk show host, businessman, motivational speaker, published author, and philanthropist, Montel Williams is well known for his many accomplishments. Williams has made important contributions across a variety of fields over the course of his career, encouraging and enabling others to live happy, fulfilling lives. Williams just debuted a ground-breaking online program that was... read full bio
At CA Technologies, Montreece Smith is the Diversity Recruitment Program Manager for North America. In this role, she is responsible for establishing strategy and designing programs to attract top talent from a variety of underrepresented groups, including the LGBT community, women, people of color, Veterans, and disabled professionals. Externally, she sits on the National Labor Exchange (NLX) Operations Committee and... read full bio
Based out of Detroit, Michigan, Kenny Dixon Jr. is the techno DJ and producer known as Moodymann. His rise to fame came with the release of several tracks on Carl Craigs Planet-E label. Moodymanns classic status comes from his use of soul and jazz samples, low-slung bass lines, and slow tempo. Hes known for incorporating both digital and analog media... read full bio
Moon Boots is an eclectic electronic dance music artist. Playing piano at a young age, Moon Boots was immediately drawn to working with keyboards and synthesizers upon discovering the music technologies. Deciding to drop his Engineering degree at Princeton University, Moon Boots started to pursue a full-time music career. Now, he plays at iconic clubs, the world’s largest festivals, and... read full bio
Moon Ribas is a Catalonian avant-garde artist and activist for cyborgs who is known for developing and planting sensors in her feet which lead to her feeling earthquakes through vibrations in the sensors. This has led Ribas to be named the world’s first cyborg woman, or artist. Ribas was born in Mataro, Catalonia, Spain, and she began studying experimental dance... read full bio
Moonchild Sanelly, born Sanelisiwe Twisha in c.1987, is a South African musician and dancer. She is recognized for her iconic blue hair and for creating her own music genre, which she calls "Future ghetto punk." Sanelly hails from Port Elizabeth and gained recognition in the Durban poetry and music scene before settling in Johannesburg to pursue her musical career. Sanelly's music... read full bio
Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman, members of the well-known electro-folk group Moontricks, are based in the unassuming Kootenay Mountains of Western Canada and are inspired by the constant cycles of the natural world. The band finds comfort and beauty in the union of seemingly unrelated components, which is both unstable and consistent—like nature's greatest gifts. Each piece is rooted in... read full bio
Dr. Moran Cerf is a neuroscientist researching how conscious percepts are developed in our brains. He studies the activity of individual nerve cells directly from the brains of patients undergoing neurosurgery. These patients are implanted with electrodes deep inside their brains for clinical purposes. After the implantation, Dr. Cerf is able to use the implanted electrodes to analyze the ways... read full bio
Serial entrepreneur Morgan DeBaun also serves as a corporate advisor. As the founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., the premier digital media company for black culture and millennials, Morgan has expanded the business into the market leader for black media, reaching more than 100 million readers each month through a growing portfolio of brands that includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech,... read full bio
Morgan Rainey is an accomplished CEO with over 20 years of experience in business management and entrepreneurship. As the CEO of Cajun Ventures, Morgan has established herself as a leader in the technology and hospitality industries, building a reputation for innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking. Morgan began her career as an entrepreneur, starting her own catering business in her early 20s.... read full bio
Morgan Wright is an international expert on topics which include cybersecurity, cyberterrorism, identity theft and privacy. Wright is currently a chief security advisor for SentinelOne, is principal and owner of Morgan Wright LLC, a senior fellow for the Center for Digital Government, and an analyst on cyberterrorism and cybercrime for Fox News. Wright has previously earned his B.S. in Music... read full bio
Moriba Jah is an American space scientist and aerospace engineer who works as the associate professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Texas at Austin. Jah was born in San Francisco, California, and while growing up he moved and lived in Venezuela for a while before moving back to the United States. After moving back to... read full bio
When Moscoman is behind the decks, dancers always know one thing for certain: his music will always be characterized by a certain level of unpredictability as well as excitement. In addition to having a background in indie and rock, he performs house music, acid music, techno music, dark dance music, and synth music, all with an alternative perspective. As a... read full bio
Motor City Drum Ensemble is made up of only one member: the German house expert drummer Danilo Plessow. His style is described as both futuristic and harkening to the past, and he combines the genres of jazz, soul, and techno in a way that truly represents his love for his hometown of Detroit. He got his start in music... read full bio
The Berlin-based ensemble Move 78 is known for its unique blend of programmed, automated hip-hop and free-flowing, spontaneous jazz. Keyboardist Doron Segal, drummer Nir Sabag, bassist Hal Strewe, French horn player Meravi Goldman and producer Aver make up the group. Hours of studio improvisations that have been cut up, reorganized and layered with more strings, flute and horns have been used to create their... read full bio
Manchester-based Producer, cartoonist and cross-genre picker Mr. Scruff (Andy Carthy) enjoys playing lengthy DJ sets and on occasion, B2B sets with other similarly passionate and wide-eared DJs. His DJ sets can include everything from hard-edged electro, house, new wave, techno to deep soul, funk, reggae, jazz and latin frequently in one night. He takes his mixer, effects, records, wires and a sound engineer. He occasionally travels... read full bio
Mudvayne is a very unique band that combines aspects of progressive metal. They are most easily distinguishable by their powerful drumming, intricate bass playing, loud, gruff, and typically enraged vocals, heavy guitars and riffs, complex time signatures, and frequent rhythm changes. The first album released by Mudvayne was welcomed with universally favorable reviews from music critics. The band's distinctively technical... read full bio
Irish finger-picking guitarist and vocalist Muireann Bradley was raised in the hills above the Finn Valley, just outside the village of Ballybofey in County Donegal. Muireann mostly plays blues from the 1920s and 1930s in the styles of country, ragtime and Piedmont. To mention a few, her influences include Robert Johnson, Elizabeth Cotten, Blind Blake, Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind... read full bio
Murat Gunak is the former head design at DaimlerChrysler AG, Volkswagen and Renault and is has been the head of MIA Electric cars. Gunak has studied design at Hochschule fur Bildende Kunste in Kassel and then went on to study at the Royal College of Art in London where he earned the award of Master of Automotive Design and went... read full bio
Music has a multisensory effect, and Murphy wants his songs to do more for you than merely grab your interest. The goal of murph's music is to evoke a feeling, recollection, or experience in the listener with every note; they are invited to lose themselves in his sound. Producer Garrett Murphy, often known as murph, is a Nashville native who is... read full bio
Murphy's Law is a musical duo consisting of two brothers from Leicester named Sonny and Finn Murphy. The dynamic team of Sonny and Finn Murphy, two brothers from Leicester with a background centered around music, are the bubbling creative force behind Murphy's Law. They have been creating music together as Murphy's Law for more than five years. Groove and soul are at... read full bio
MURS from Los Angeles has achieved a wide range of achievement on his own. Early collaborations with the legendary Living Legends and 3 Melancholy Gypsys paved the foundation for MURS' illustrious career in music. The West Coast representative would build his critically praised discography, which included MURS 3:16 The 9th Wonder Edition, using this unmatched crash lesson in independent hip hop. A new... read full bio
English rock band Muse is incredibly well-known and takes an ambitious, avant-garde approach to their music. They are renowned for their wildly exuberant and very explosive live performances and have accomplished several musical marvels. The band combines a variety of musical genres, such as progressive rock, symphonic rock, and electronica, to produce a stunning sonic composition that will have audience... read full bio
A seasoned IT entrepreneur, Mustafa Suleyman is the co-founder and CEO of Inflection AI, an AI-first business that is revolutionizing how people and computers interact. He formerly served as vice president of AI products and policy at Google. Prior to that, he co-founded DeepMind, which Google later acquired. He spent more than ten years as Head of Applied AI, helping the... read full bio
Mutale Nkonde is the founding CEO of AI For the People, a non-profit communications agency, a UN advisor on Artificial Intelligence, and a fellow at Stanford. Through her work with AI for the People, Nkonde and the organization’s mission is to help representation of black professionals in the American technology sector by 2030. Through this work, Nkonde and the organization... read full bio
My Nu Leng is an electronic music duo from Bristol, England, consisting of members Tommy and Jammo. The duo have made a name for themselves in the UK bass music scene with their unique blend of house, garage, and bass music. Tommy and Jammo met while studying at the University of the West of England in Bristol, and quickly bonded over... read full bio
A superstar DJ, fashion icon and all-around entertainer Myles O'Neal is a multi-talented individual. Similar to his sense of style, Myles O'Neal has a refined, modern and distinctive musical taste. Myles has established his artistic niche by seamlessly fusing the sounds of tech-house, rap and many other types of electronic music while energizing the audience with his contagious enthusiasm. Myles O'Neal came on strong and... read full bio
Myron (Mike) E. Ullman, III is Chief Executive Officer of J. C. Penney. Mr. Ullman previously served as Director General and Group Managing Director of Paris-based LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton. He has led major businesses in Asia, in the United States such as R.H. Macy & Co., Inc. and Duty Free Shopping Group Ltd. He has... read full bio
Winner of the Ivor Novello Award Mysie is back with her most inventive and genre-defying piece to yet. After two years of development, Mysie has pushed herself both technically and creatively to release her first co-produced mixtape, "CONTROLLA." In order to create a dynamic, dance-focused effort, Mysie veered away from the personal, indie spirit of her earlier work and pushed... read full bio
""What is a N.E.R.D N.E.R.D stands for No One Ever Really Dies. The Neptunes are who we are and N.E.R.D is what we do. It's our life. N.E.R.D is just a basic belief, man. People's energies are made of their souls. When you die, that energy may disperse but it isn't destroyed. Energy cannot be destroyed. It can manifest in... read full bio
Formerly employed as an analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Nada Bakos was a member of the group that was tasked with determining the connection between Iraq, Al-Qaeda, and the 9/11 attacks. Ms. Bakos was a Targeting Officer in the Counterterrorism Center during the conflict that the country was engaged in. She prepared and contributed to crucial intelligence reports... read full bio
Nader Mousavizadeh is a well-known global thinker who provides practical macrostrategies and solutions to some of the top companies, investors, and decision-makers worldwide. He is Macro Advisory Partners' CEO and founding partner. Over the past 20 years, Nader has held a unique combination of leadership roles in investment banking, advisory, and diplomacy. He blends insightful analytical judgments about how businesses... read full bio
Before joining the Syracuse Police Department, Nadia Diaz played baseball in her local high school and Little League leagues. She was selected in the sixth round of the Women's Professional Baseball League. When Diaz was eleven years old and pitching in the Southside American Little League in 2012, she once struck out nineteen batters in a six-inning game. By the time... read full bio
Naeem is an American DJ from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He started off performing underground music in the early 2000s, originally going by the name "Spank Rock". His 2006 album, "YoYoYoYoYo" gained popularity for its raunchy, early-90's aesthetic but Naeem ultimately wanted to branch out his style. In 2020, he released his promoted album, "Startisha" which captured his unique identity. As of... read full bio
With his distinctive vocal technique, Nafe Smallz continues to defy genres and establish himself as a competent rap artist as well as a melodic vocalist. He is well renowned for his ability to create a distinctive sound of music. When he was barely 19 years old, he was asked to assist US sensation Future on his UK tour since his skill... read full bio
Naga Samineni is a well-known entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist based in Silicon Valley, California. With over two decades of experience in the technology industry, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the startup community. Born and raised in India, Naga Samineni earned a degree in electrical engineering from Osmania University before moving to the United States to pursue his... read full bio
NAINA is well-known for her unique brand of harsh and rapid dance music, seamlessly fusing techno, jungle and footwork in a Hooversound-esque manner. She also hosts monthly shows on NTS and broadcasts weekly on Apple Music 1 worldwide. The listeners of NAINA have followed her career as a radio presenter, starting with Reprezent Radio and moving on to 4Music, Rinse FM, NTS,... read full bio
Adapting in The Age of AI Artificial intelligence will evidently transform the way we work; it will create abundance, help businesses grow, increase customer satisfaction and boost productivity. Leading, Learning, & Training in a Digital Age Digital It means so many things to so many people. In terms of business drivers, it emerges in the form of digital strategy, the need to offer... read full bio
Nala, who is from the exciting city of Miami, started off performing in underground nightclubs where she earned a reputation as a trustworthy tastemaker and vivacious entertainer. She was a diverse and appealing choice for the local market because to her mastery of house, indie dance, electro and breaks and this helped her become "one of Miami's top female DJs and undoubtedly... read full bio
Esteban Guiragossian is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer from Argentina. His sound combines voice, strings, South American traditional instruments, and global sounds influenced by dub, downtempo, and organic house. It is a blend of electronic textures and sounds with afro- and Latin American roots. Namirí has given performances all around the world, sharing his mission, vision, music, and medicine with different... read full bio
Nana Adjoa is a Dutch-Ghanaian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Amsterdam. Born in 1994 in Amsterdam, Nana Adjoa was raised in a household that celebrated music and the arts. She began playing the guitar at the age of six and was exposed to a wide range of genres, including jazz, soul, and folk. Her music is heavily influenced by these... read full bio
Nancie is an up-and-coming DJ, singer-songwriter, musician and producer who rose to the musical scene after signing to Capitol Records UK, where she is signed alongside artists and bands such as 5 Seconds of Summer, Liam Payne, Sam Smith and Mae Muller. Nancie’s music is a mixture of house, bass and tech which has become her own fusion sound. Nancie... read full bio
Nancy Duarte is the CEO of Duarte, Inc. and the author of six best-selling books. Duarte, Inc. has counseled and educated the world's finest performing brands and leaders for over 30 years. Duarte is a communication specialist who has appeared in Fortune, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, The Los Angeles... read full bio
Nancy Kerrigan is a retired figure skater. She is a Olympic silver medalist, Olympic bronze medalist, a two-time world medalist, and the US National Champion. She has appeared in Champions on Ice, Broadway on Ice, and an ice show adaptation of the musical Footloose, among other productions. She also played a part in the film Blades of Glory. Kerrigan became... read full bio
Nancy Rosanoff is an internationally known expert on intuition. She has worked full time as an intuition consultant and trainer. Over the course of her career she has counseled, trained and inspired thousands of individuals to realize their goals by harnessing their intuition. She became a pioneer in the field of intuition after several dramatic personal experiences revealed that she... read full bio
Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist, and author of the New York Times and #1 international bestseller The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism. Published worldwide, The Shock Doctrine has been translated in over 25 languages with over a million copies in print. Klein's first book, No Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies, was also an international... read full bio
Natali Morris is a technology and finance contributor on The Today Show and CNBC. Expanding on her spectrum of knowledge on consumer products, Natali also works with brands to host informational videos and satellite media tours on behalf of targeted campaigns with past partners including Visa, Disney, Sony, BasicTalk and Staples. Previously, Natali worked as an anchor for CNET TV... read full bio
Natalie Sisson is an intrepid explorer and "Suitcase Entrepreneur" who goes to various places all over the world. She lives out of a bag, where she operates a highly successful online business from her laptop and smartphone, and she teaches people how to do the same thing. This is something that you probably have assumed. She is on a mission to... read full bio
Natan Sharansky is among the world's most consistent advocates of democratization as a basis for foreign policy. Born in Ukraine, he received a degree in mathematics from Moscow's Physical Technical Institute. A brilliant mathematician and chess master, he entered the limelight as a spokesman for the movement to emancipate Soviet Jewry. Arrested by the Soviet authorities for his refusenik activities,... read full bio
The singer-songwriter, who came from an indie/folk-pop background initially, has always been driven to moody, ambient sounds and eventually found her niche in techno. By fusing the two inspirations, Natascha Polké creates exquisite, sad creations that cross artistic barriers, even though the pairing might seem odd at first. Driving beats and eerie pads are complemented by her sensitive vocals, narrating... read full bio
Nate Mercereau is a talented musician, producer, and songwriter known for his unique blend of soulful melodies, intricate harmonies, and experimental soundscapes. Born and raised in Oakland, California, Mercereau began playing guitar at a young age, and quickly developed a love for music that would shape his career. After studying music at the University of Southern California, Mercereau began working as... read full bio
Nathalia Holt, a New York Times bestselling author, inspires readers with her motivational tales of women who have overcome adversity, broken down barriers, and created history. The inspiring tales of the spies who founded the CIA, the trailblazing women of NASA, and the founders of the Walt Disney Company illuminate the larger role of women in our society and their... read full bio
Nathalia Naut is the founder and CEO of NOBUL21, a revolutionary platform that connects real estate buyers and sellers with agents who specialize in their specific needs. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Nathalia is a recognized leader and innovator in the field, known for her expertise in technology and her commitment to customer satisfaction. Born... read full bio
Nathan Barato is a dance music DJ and producer from Toronto. Unlike several DJ’s in his genre, Nathan is not only recognized as a prolific DJ, he’s also recognized as being one of the most played producers in dance music. Nathan’s success can be attributed to the genre diversity of his music, which has been described as an eclectic mix... read full bio
Gold Medalist Nathan Chen, an Olympic figure skater, is breaking records and redefining men's figure skating one outstanding victory at a time. Chen solidified his title as the "Quad King" with his awe-inspiring performances at the Winter Olympics, landing numerous quadruple jumps in both of his routines and breaking Olympic records. He began skating at the age of 3, accumulated... read full bio
Nathan Fielder is a writer, director and comedian from Vancouver, BC. In Canada, he's best known for his weekly segments on the CBC comedy series This Hour Has 22 Minutes where his work earned him a Canadian Comedy Award, Writer's Guild Award, and Gemini nomination. In America Nathan has written for Important Things with Demetri Martin and Jon Benjamin... read full bio
Nathan's experience spans over two plus decades, during which he has masterfully combined the roles of coach, educator, and thought leader, dedicating his life to enhancing the realms of leadership, employee coaching, and cultural development. His expertise has been sought after by a diverse array of industries, including financial services, technology, military, manufacturing, and hospitality, to name just a few. As... read full bio
Referred to as the father of the MP3 player, Nathan Schulhof is an entrepreneur who has been advancing in the technology industry for over thirty years. He is the lead inventor for three different patents, including the mp3 player, which was a major innovation within the music and technology world. He is also the co-inventor of a few other patents.... read full bio
Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of sweetgreen, a business with a goal to connect people to the future of real food, is Nathaniel Ru. Just three months after graduating from college, Nathaniel and his co-founders founded sweetgreen and opened their first location in Washington, D.C. Together, they are committed to achieving intimacy at scale by putting an emphasis on a... read full bio
Naval Ravikant is the CEO and co-founder of AngelList, a website for startups, angel investors, and job-seekers looking to work at startups. AngelList syndicates have invested over $100M in US startups so far, becoming the largest single pool of funds ever devoted to early-stage startups. Prior to forming AngelList, Naval co-founded Epinions (acquired by Shopping.com) and Vast.com. A prominent angel... read full bio
At Medidata Solutions, Naveen Bhateja serves as executive vice president and chief people officer. In this capacity, Naveen is responsible for key operations that support Medidata's mission to solve the impossible, foster the company's culture and improve overall performance. Naveen heads an ecosystem made up of Workplace Benefits and Resources, Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition and People Operations as... read full bio
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Naveen Jain is driven to use innovation to address the most pressing global issues. Naveen is a limitless individual who drives great ideas into reality and catalyzes profound societal and technological transformation. His bold ideas and alluring charm keep others motivated to pursue the seemingly impossible. Naveen is the creator of numerous organizations that have a lasting impact... read full bio
Neal Halverson is a corporate strategist who specializes in the human-centered perspective. He holds a Masters of Design from OCAD's Strategic Foresight and Innovation program which fine tuned his strategic approach to business management and productivity. Neal approaches even the most challenging of projects with an innovative multilevel approach to organization that propels businesses forward into the digital service age.... read full bio
Neal Petersen discusses developing winning strategies, valuing diversity, overcoming fear to accomplish the seemingly impossible, and raising the bar as he takes the difficulties facing his clients' companies and combines them with targeted messaging that produces outcomes and an amazing experience. Neal helps clients move their staff and consumers ahead into positive action by using a well-crafted personal tale of... read full bio
Neal Schaffer is the author of a total of three publications, the first two of which are titled, respectively, Maximize Your Social and Maximize LinkedIn for Sales and Social Media Marketing. His blog, Windmill Networking, is ranked as one of the top 100 global marketing blogs by AdAge and he is recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 30... read full bio
Nectax explores the intersections of Drum & Bass, Jungle and Footwork while bringing his renowned technical talent and meticulous production to his work. According to DJMag, the producer and co-founder of STEREO 45 is considered one of the scene's front-runners in Newcastle. He has earned the respect of both established legends and rising stars, including LTJ Bukem and Sully from the 160-jungle scene. The... read full bio
Neel Mehta is a computer security researcher and engineer who has made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity. Born and raised in India, Mehta moved to the United States to attend college, earning his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Purdue University. After graduation, Mehta began his career in cybersecurity at Internet Security Systems (ISS), where he worked on developing... read full bio
Piano player Cowley, who has made a name for himself as a respected pianist, composer and producer, has included elements of ambient, electronic and neoclassical music into his style since disbanding his namesake trio and going solo. Cowley's greatest work, Hall of Mirrors, was his debut solo album and the most accurate expression of his enduring passion for the piano. The album,... read full bio
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Multi-talented Neil Mandt has had a distinguished career spanning many industries. Mandt has made a name for himself in the entertainment sector as a five-time Emmy Award winner. He has achieved success as a movie producer, professional sports team owner, and AR/VR pioneer thanks to his remarkable talents and imagination. Mandt has made some very outstanding contributions to the television industry.... read full bio
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, environmentalist, advocate and film maker Neil Young is one of the most important visionaries rock 'n' roll has ever produced. You might be able to compare only one other artist and that would be Bob Dylan. Both will eventually leave a legacy, which will undoubtedly be recognized, as being major influences, both musically and culturally. Young has... read full bio
Nekrogoblikon, a melodic hard rock group from Los Angeles, California, calls themselves the "Kings of Goblin Metal," and they use gnarly death metal earworms with clever hooks, heart-pounding choruses, lightning-fast riffs and extravagant, EDM-style keyboard flourishes. The band draws inspiration from extreme horror-metal fans such as GWAR, Finntroll, and Dethklok, with their flamboyant goblin hypeman John Goblikon, all the while keeping... read full bio
Nell Watson is the co-founder of OpenEth and Poikos, which is now QuantaCorp, and has been on the faculty of AI and Robotics at Singularity University. Watson is an entrepreneur, engineer, and futurist thinker who has worked in the philosophy of technology and social trends. She has also been a lecturer on topics which include AI philosophy, machine intelligence, human-machine... read full bio
DJ Neptizzle is a pioneer of Afrobeats and Amapiano, hailing from East London and having Vietnamese ancestry. well-known for his mixes that have been played on BBC 1Xtra, NTS, Reprezent, and Rinse. He has been involved in the radio industry for about ten years and has performed on some of the greatest venues, such as the Boiler Room and Wizkid... read full bio
Never Come Down is a five-piece band from Portland made up of Joe Suskind on guitar, Crystal Lariza on vocals, Brian Alley on banjo, Kaden Hurst on mandolin and Ben Ticknor on bass. They blend contemporary and traditional American music traditions. Their attention to creative composition and dramatic arrangements showcases their refined technical abilities and dedication to mutual listening. That same year,... read full bio
Irish indie music group NewDad hails from Galway. NME magazine has compared their sound to The Cure, Beabadoobee and Just Mustard. "The band radiates individuality with sardonic but honest songs, vibrant visual components and profound messages about coping with the, albeit harsh, formative experiences," noted Atwood Magazine of the group. The band has performed at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Paris, the... read full bio
Nicholas Brendon began his acting career in pursuit of overcoming a stuttering problem. At age 25, Brendon took on the role that he is now best known for as Xander Harris on the hit television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The show aired for about five years and Brendon appeared in all but one of the 144 episodes. The series... read full bio
Nicholas Graham is a Canadian businessman and founder of the very popular brand Joe Boxer. Graham changed the face of fashion with his simple underwear company, when it sounded turned into one of America’s most popular lifestyle brands. Graham’s official title at the company is not just founder, but also CUO, which is Chief Underpants Officer. The company grew to... read full bio
Nicholas J. Webb is a world-renowned business, healthcare futurist, and innovation thought leader. He is the author of The Innovation Playbook and The Digital Innovation Playbook and a successful inventor with a wide range of patented technologies ranging from one of the worlds smallest medical implants to consumer and industrial products. Webb is also the inventor of the popular Hanz... read full bio
Nicholas Thompson is an American technology journalist who is currently the editor in chief of Wired and has formerly been the editor of the NewYorker.com. He is also a contributor for CBS News and has appeared on CBS This Morning and CBSN. Thompson graduated from Stanford University Phi Beta Kappa and with honors. He earned a double major and earth... read full bio
Futurist Nick Bilton is a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, where he covers the areas of technology, politics, business and culture. He is also a contributor to CNBC and a former columnist/ reporter for The New York Times. Bilton is the best-selling author of Hatching Twitter, as well as the newly released American Kingpin. Hatching Twitter chronicles the turmoil and... read full bio
Nick Buettner is an explorer, Ed-Tech Innovator, National Speaker, Community and Corporate Program Director, and works for Blue Zones Projects. Buettner has led 17 expeditions over 6 continents around the world, for the past 20 years. He received his BA in International Business with a minor in Economics from Augsburg College. Buettner has traveled to three of the Blue Zone... read full bio
Nick Jankel is a highly sought-after and experienced keynote speaker who encourages audiences all over the world to create the future rather than fail to do so. Nick has advised and accelerated many ambitious organizations, including Novartis, HSBC, Unilever, Kellogg's, Nike, No. 10 Downing Street, Zalando, Genentech, Google, Roche, Diageo, Intel, Lendlease, P&G and the BBC as a futurist, leadership theorist and transformation... read full bio
Nick Webb was a successful entrepreneur and innovator long before he was one of the most sought-after futurist speakers in the world, working on the front lines and competing against many of the biggest companies and succeeding. He still has a full schedule of business obligations despite taking part in numerous international speaking and media events. Nick works with Fortune 500... read full bio
Nicklas Bergman has more than 25 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, technology investor and futurist. He currently manages about 15 direct and indirect investments and focuses primarily on investments and business development in emerging markets, web services, nanotechnology, computing, new materials and new media art. He delivers lectures on how to survive and navigate the techstorm as well as how people and... read full bio
DJ and producer Nicky Elisabeth was reared in Belgium after being born in the southern Netherlands. At the age of sixteen, she began to sing, and by the time she was eighteen, her love for music had grown to include DJing. Nicky was living in Amsterdam, where she was surrounded by the techno culture and had access to the hub... read full bio
Nicolas Dautricourt is a French violinist. Voted the ADAMI Classical Discovery of the Year at the Midem in Cannes and winner of the Georges Enesco prize, Dautricourt is an innovator in his field. The Detroit Free Press reported, his tone [is] small-scaled but expressive, his technique [is] secure, [and] tempos [are] brisk. The violinist has studied with Philip Hirschhorn, Miriam... read full bio
Nicolas Jarr is an American and Chilan musician who is the owner and founder of Clown & Sunset, his own record label and art house. He is also the owner and founder of the subscription-based imprint called Other People. He is known for having slower beats than most electronic DJ's. Normal techno/house standards are 120 -130 beats per minute while... read full bio
Nicole Lapin is a technology and finance journalist who has anchored for CNBC and CNN Live and appeared on CNN Headline News, CNN, and CNN International. She is an advocate and supporter of women taking charge of their finances and author the book Rich Bitch, a finance guide for women. She hosts an AOL Originals Shows titled ""I'll Never Forget... read full bio
As the first female USAF Thunderbird Pilot, Colonel Nicole Malachowski made history while demonstrating unmatched skill, accuracy, and bravery as she soars through the air at 400 mph while being only 300 feet above the ground and an incredible 36 inches away from her squadron members. She is regarded as a true master of military aviation. She was awarded with... read full bio
Nicole Moudaber is a DJ who started out her musical journey as a promoter first in her native country of Lebanon and then in London. Moudaber wears many musical hats, working as not only a DJ, but also as founder of a record label, music producer, event promoter, and radio host, well-loved for her fierce, candid personality both on her... read full bio
Since 2014, Nicole has served as the founding president of Ms.Tech, a Chicago-based organization dedicated to empowering more women to launch and grow businesses. In addition to helping to develop a startup within a firm that eventually became the most lucrative unit, she has over fifteen years of experience in leadership roles with Fortune 500 organizations in a variety of... read full bio
One of today's most culturally relevant bikers is Nigel Sylvester, a professional BMX athlete, artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Sylvester's revolutionary riding style, creative content production, and unique artistic expression and style propelled him to the top of the sports world. As an athlete signed to the Jordan Brand, he has appeared in numerous international and online advertisements. In celebration of... read full bio
Texan Danny Lee Blackwell is the creator of Night Beats. The band's R&B-inspired Western Psychedelic sound is a reckoning, a shoot-out at dawn and the ear-splitting peel-out that leaves nothing but a cloud of red dust in its wake. It has been called the soundtrack of a generation. Over the years, Night Beats has established a reputation as one of the best... read full bio
Nihiloxica is a project that employs a dark, techno-sensible prism to concentrate the full power of Uganda's old Bugandan drumming culture on the modern dance floor. The cross-continental band, comprised of UK musicians Spooky-J & pq and members of the Nilotika Cultural Ensemble, was founded by them and was nurtured in Kampala by renowned label Nyege Nyege Tapes. They explore the... read full bio
Nik Colk Void is an electronic musician and artist well known for her experimental shape-shifting and teamwork. The unique interactions Void has with her tools—both analog and digital—as a mode of expression intrigue. Her primary instruments are voice, guitar and modular euro-rack systems, which she uses to create new sounds through synthesis employing extended technique and cut-up sampling. Her creative songs thus tend to... read full bio
Nikesh Arora is the current senior vice president and chief business officer at Google. In 1989, Nikesh graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi, India with a bachelors degree in electrical engineering. Since joining Google in 2004, he has held several positions with the company. Most recently, he led Googles global direct sales operations. He also developed and... read full bio
Dr. Nikhil Wagle is a medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and an associate member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. In the areas of precision (or personalized) cancer medicine and breast cancer genomics, Dr. Wagle directs a translational research program. His research focuses on developing innovative approaches to treat... read full bio
Leading futurist and innovation strategist Nikki Greenberg works to get businesses ready for a tech-enabled future. In order to match their companies with the increasingly digital manner that people live, work, and interact today, she assists CEOs in reimagining their industries. She has worked for Fortune 500 companies in senior roles. Most recently, she was the Head of Technology Strategy... read full bio
Producer and DJ Nikki Nair, originally from the Southeast of the United States, began his career as a co-host of events in Knoxville, Tennessee, before launching into the production industry. He has quickly established himself as a fearless voice in the field of hybridized dance music. Nair's music crosses many genres, frequently combining breaks, electro, leftfield techno, and UK bass vibes.... read full bio
Niklas Zennstrom is a leading tech entrepreneur, most notably founding numerous high-profile online ventures with Janus Friis, such as Skype and Kazaa. He recently founded the technology investment firm Atomico, which has invested in over fifty companies on three continents. Zennstrom also co-founded the nonprofit organization Zennstrom Philanthropies, which aims to support climate change, human rights and social entrepreneurship. He... read full bio
A well-known futurist, researcher and media personality, Nikolas Badminton is the team leader at Exponential Minds, a company that provides expert advice to organizations, billion-dollar corporations, progressive governments and the entertainment industry. The end result is a future that is more resilient, with empowered workers, fresh, inventive goods and amazing growth. United Nations, NASA, UK Home Office, Government of Canada, United Way, Google, Microsoft, Rolls... read full bio
