Dr. Sari Stenfors is a systems thinker, futurist, and strategist committed to addressing global issues and creating optimistic futures. She focuses on what it really means to be human discovering our fundamental abilities, senses, and strategies for thriving in a time of rapid change. She is an expert in leadership, technology, and decision-making. Sari, who holds a PhD in business... read full bio
Veteran broadcaster Thom Brennaman, in his 24th year at FOX Sports, serves as a FOX NFL play-by-play announcer alongside analyst Chris Spielman and sideline reporter Peter Schrager. Brennaman also handles FOX Sports Ohio’s play-by-play role for Cincinnati Reds games. Regarded as one of baseball’s top play-by-play broadcasters, Brennaman called MLB on FOX games for over a decade and also served... read full bio
Elizabeth "Liz" Kiehner is a leader in enterprise transformation who is interested in experience in all its expressions, whether it be digital, virtual, or real. Liz is motivated by the straightforward idea that employee and customer experiences are two sides of the same coin. With more than ten years of experience in human-centered design, Liz bases businesses on the idea... read full bio
Sara Frasca is a specialist in business growth because of her unwavering optimism and enthusiasm for innovation. After honing her abilities in top leadership positions in both the startup and corporate sectors, Sara is currently the CEO of Point NorthEast, a multinational business coaching company. She leads top companies on a quest to develop human creativity, create an accountable culture,... read full bio
The founder and CEO of Inspiration at Work, a female-owned futurist consulting firm, Alexandra Levit, aims to equip companies and their staff to be competitive and marketable in the business world of the future. Alexandra, a recent nationally syndicated Wall Street Journal columnist, is the author of multiple books, including the best-selling books Deep Talent: How to Transform Your Organization... read full bio
Cindy uses her trademark razor-sharp humor to give real-world business anecdotes and practical advice on next-generation leadership, experience and service excellence in today's consumer-driven economy. She moves beyond military metaphors and sports analogies. Cindy is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in the world and a pioneer in the field of customer service. She is renowned for her engaging, provocative and action-oriented... read full bio
Christen Brandt grew up surrounded by women who supported one another while the males in their lives destroyed them. This had a profound effect on how she saw the world. It's what has led her to become a passionate supporter of girls' rights and has enabled her to form close bonds with the women and girls she encounters while traveling... read full bio
Former Chief Executive and IndustryWeek magazine editor-in-chief and publisher John R. Brandt is the founder and CEO of The MPI Group and a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, journalist, author, and researcher. NINCOMPOOPERY: Why Your Customers Hate You—and How to Fix It, his most recent award-winning book, is based on ground-breaking research on performance excellence and leadership in over 50,000 firms. Nincompoopery... read full bio
After serving for 18 months as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp., a cannabis-focused Special Purpose Acquisition Company, Peter Caldini joined Acreage Holdings as Chief Executive Officer. With more than 30 years of expertise developing and reorganizing multinational corporations globally, Mr. Caldini has a focus on consumer-packaged goods and healthcare. While employed by Pfizer Inc.,... read full bio
With a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, a Cannes Lion award for community design, a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, and co-founder of LearningFREQUENCY, Amanda Slavin is a well-known educator. Slavin's Seventh Level Engagement Framework is taught in MBA programs all around the world and has revolutionized the way we assess learning performance. Amanda is a co-founder of LearningFREQUENCY and... read full bio
Economist Daniel Altman is a best-selling author worldwide. He is the developer of the Baseline Profitability Index, a metric used by Foreign Policy magazine to evaluate the appeal of investing in global markets. In addition, he teaches sports analytics and long-term macroeconomic forecasting at New York University's Stern School of Business as an adjunct associate professor of economics. He is... read full bio
Brian Martinez is a seasoned executive and Vice President of Client Services at Channel Key, a rapidly growing e-commerce agency. With over 15 years of experience in the digital marketing industry, Brian has developed a reputation for his exceptional leadership, business acumen, and client-centric approach. Brian began his career in the tech industry, where he honed his skills in project management,... read full bio
Lawrence Joseph Ellison, better known as Larry Ellison, is a renowned American businessman and entrepreneur who is best known as the founder and former CEO of Oracle Corporation, one of the world's leading software companies. Born in 1944 in New York City, Ellison grew up in a modest family and was raised by his adoptive parents in the South Side... read full bio
