John Nosta is a thinker well ingrained in the fields of innovation, science and medicine. NOSTALAB, a think tank for digital health, was founded by John. He is now listed as the top worldwide influencer in the field of digital health and is widely considered as one of the world's foremost strategic and original thinkers in this crucial and developing field.... read full bio
Kevin Ashton popularized the term “the Internet of Things”, which is basically the physical tangible objects that use the internet to function: devices, software, and other technologies. This is his area of expertise, as the creator of the WeMo home automation platform and co-founder & CEO of leading clean-tech startup Zensi. Kevin also co-created the Auto-ID Center at MIT and... read full bio
Melissa M. Proctor always dreamed of becoming the very first female coach in all of the NBA. Today, she is absolutely proof that dreams to come true if you really work hard against adversity and never give up. While Melissa herself was never too active in sports, she took a liking to it. She covered her journey into this with... read full bio
Oh So Pinteresting, a company that assists businesses, bloggers, and entrepreneurs in using Pinterest to its best potential, was founded and is led by Cynthia Sanchez. She formerly had a position as a licensed radiation oncology nurse before starting her social media career. She approaches social media planning and strategy holistically because of her background in the medical industry. Cynthia... read full bio
Douglas Karr is a marketing and technology-focused speaker, author, podcaster, and consultant. Following a decade in the newspaper, direct marketing, and direct mail sectors, Douglas has worked in the marketing and technology fields for more than two decades. He is regarded as a tenacious and dedicated marketer who has assisted hundreds of businesses in developing their digital marketing strategy. Douglas is... read full bio
Esther Dyson is currently serving as the chairperson of EDventure Holdings, which is one of the very successful firms that Esther directs. Her principal focus to this point has been on fostering start-ups by inventive advocacy while also investing in them. Recently, she has been concentrating on health care, human capital, and aerospace, which are some of the most pressing... read full bio
Dr. Gerard Lyons began his work with Chase Manhattan Bank in 1985 and 1986. He was Swiss Bank Corporation's UK Chief Economist from 1986 to 1989. From 1989 to 1999, he was Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank's Chief Economist. Lyons was Standard Chartered Bank's Chief Economist and Group Head of Global Research from 1999 to 2012. Bloomberg ranked Lyons' Standard Chartered forecasting... read full bio
Holly is the brains behind the wildly successful Business 2 Blogger, a company that connects bloggers with companies that have a need for their services, as well as Kids Activities Blog, a website that focuses on activities that are enjoyable to do with children. She is a co-author of a book titled 101 Kids Activities That Are the Funnest, Bestest... read full bio
Since 2004, Lip-Bu Tan has been a member of the board of directors at Cadence Design Systems, Inc., where he currently serves as president and CEO. Currently, Lip-Bu is a member of the boards of directors for Ambarella, SINA, and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation. In addition to that, he established and serves as chairman of Walden International, a prominent venture... read full bio
Pam Moore is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Marketing Nutz, a full-service experiential, social, and digital marketing agency. Marketing Nutz specializes in conversion optimization and social brand marketing. Pam has over 25 years of experience in digital marketing and branding, which she uses to assist companies in motivating and connecting with their target consumers. Pam is a member... read full bio
You can feel comfortable letting your daughters look up to Rhonda Kallman as a role model. She broke barriers for herself and other women everywhere in the male-dominated brewing sector, and as a result, she was able to establish the craft brewery that has gone on to become the most successful of its kind anywhere in the world: The Boston... read full bio
Jon Levy studies human behavior using cutting edge research from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, behavioral economics, and anthropology to unlock the mysteries of influence and offer crucial insights into how people think and act. He was dubbed "the most well-connected behavior scientist you've never heard of" by Fast Company. His superb ability to "take abstract ideas from neurology and behavioral... read full bio
Jen Groover is an American businesswoman, author, and speaker who rose to prominence in her field after co-hosting shows on QVC. The Butler Bag, which Jen invented and is known as the first compartmentalized handbag in the world, marked the beginning of her popularity. The product became a multi-million dollar brand, evolved into a complete lifestyle brand, and is now... read full bio
Hajir serves as the company's Head of Asia and the Middle East, a Senior Managing Director, and a member of the Stonepeak Executive Committee. Hajir spent nineteen years with Macquarie Capital before joining Stonepeak. As a founding member of the group that founded Macquarie's first infrastructure funds management business in Asia, Hajir joined the company in 1999 in Sydney and... read full bio
Anne Sweeney, a member of the Board of Directors for Netflix and LEGO, is widely sought after for her ability to see new possibilities for firms to acquire a competitive edge. After graduating from Harvard University with a master's in education, Anne went on to work for Nickelodeon and lead FX Networks as its chairman and CEO. She focused on... read full bio
Co-founder of Avenue Capital Group and its Chairman and CEO, r enowned financial guru Marc Lasry is also a co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA team. Together with his sister, Sonia Gardner, Lasry established Avenue Capital Group as a global alternative investment manager with a focus on distressed and undervalued debt and equity prospects in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Since... read full bio
Environmentalist and social entrepreneur Stephanie Shepherd was once the CEO of Kardashian West Brands, but since then, she's built her own platform. Stephanie's skill is using her nearly 2 million followers to use her social influence to spur international engagement. Shepherd is a co-founder of Future Earth and a board member of former vice president Al Gore's "The Climate Reality Project," "The... read full bio
Sam Barrington, a former NFL linebacker and the president of Sky Limit Crane & Rigging, has transitioned from a successful career as a pro athlete to building a corporate empire that is generating buzz. Sam was selected by the Green Bay Packers where he had a significant influence both on and off the field. His dedication to supporting his community earned him... read full bio
As a writer, formidable investor and values-driven leader, Fawn Weaver, a successful serial entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, excels at telling gripping tales. Weaver has 25 years of business expertise, having founded and served as CEO of Grant Sidney, Inc., a privately held investment company, as well as developing Uncle Nearest, Inc., the whiskey brand with the fastest growth... read full bio
Dutch-American economist Guido Imbens' research focuses on statistics and econometrics. He is the Applied Econometrics Professor of Economics at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Joshua Angrist and Imbens both received a portion of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences "for their methodological contributions to the investigation of causal linkages." Natural experiments, which can provide empirical data in situations... read full bio
