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Marketing & Branding:
Former Marketing Lead at YouTube & Instagram
As one of very few marketers to work at both YouTube and Instagram, Jon hasn’t just seen the digital revolution; he helped create it. A member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Jon has been lauded for “cracking the code to going viral.”
Star of ABC’s Shark Tank
Daymond John has been a phenomenally successful business person for over 25 years. Along his entrepreneurial journey, through his many successes as well as failures, he has learned a few things about getting the best out of business and life.
Co-Founder, NYCNext & MaryamB LLC, Award-Winning Chief Marketing Officer
A purpose-driven CMO who led four major businesses through sweeping transformation and growth, Banikarim captured national attention with her viral NYTimes essay on taking a "pause" at the height of her highly successful career.
Founder of Skinnygirl & Best-selling Author
Bethenny Frankel is a businesswoman ahead of the curve, who has always capitalized on business opportunities, from becoming a natural food's chef and ultimately creating the low-calorie cocktail category with the launch of Skinnygirl Cocktail.
Serial Entrepreneur & 5x NYT Bestselling Author
Gary Vaynerchuk is the chairman of VaynerX, a modern-day media and communications holding company and the active CEO of VaynerMedia, a full-service advertising agency servicing Fortune 100 clients across the company’s 4 locations.
Founder & Creative Visionary of Spatial Labs
Iddris Sandu is the Founder and Creative Visionary of Spatial Labs. An entrepreneur born in Ghana and raised in Los Angeles, CA - Iddris has been in the tech industry for over a decade.
Host of CNBC's Cleveland Hustles, Marketing Guru, Investor & Author
Bonin Bough is one of the foremost-awarded marketing executives in the world, the host of CNBC’s Cleveland Hustles, and the author of Txt Me (646) 759-1837.
Founder, Atom Factory
An entrepreneurial force, Troy Carter is now as famous for the start-ups that he early-invested in (Uber, Warby Parker, Spotify and others) as the artists he discovered and launched (Lady Gaga, John Legend and Megan Trainor).
Former Director of Communications Strategy for Harley-Davidson Motor Company
The former director of communications for Harley-Davidson Motor Company played an active role in one of the most celebrated turnarounds in corporate history. He’s since written two best-selling books and created a popular business podcast.
Entrepreneur, Creator of Spanx & ASSETS
Sara Blakely wanted footless bodyshaping pantyhose to wear with her cream-colored pants and open-toed shoes, but she couldn’t find them anywhere. Frustrated, Blakely began her adventure in the $2 billion male-dominated hosiery industry.
Chief Evangelist of Canva & Author
Kawasaki authored Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds & Actions. He is the chief evangelist of Canva, a graphics-design online service, and an executive fellow at the Haas School of Business at U.C. Berkeley.
Co-Founder & CEO of Life is Good
Keynote speaker Bert Jacobs is co-founder and CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) of Life is Good, which spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community, and groundbreaking nonprofit work.
CEO & Co-Founder of Rebecca Minkoff
Uri Minkoff is regarded as one of the most forward-thinking CEOs in retail. His pioneering use of new technologies and omnichannel customer experience have disrupted the fashion industry.
Digital Leadership Professor & Author
Called a "Digital Dale Carnegie" and “the Tony Robbins of Tech,” Erik Qualman helps organizations understand how digitization has transformed the traditional way of doing business — and how they can harness the potential of new technologies.
Co-Founder & CCO of Life is Good
Keynote speaker John Jacobs is co-founder and CCO (Chief Creative Optimist) of Life is Good, which spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community, and groundbreaking nonprofit work.
Expert on Fascination
Sally Hogshead is the Chief Fascination Officer of Fascinate, Inc. Using her science-based Fascinate system, she teaches how to instantly persuade and captivate in a world with a 9-second attention span.
Co-Founder of Scripps Networks Interactive
Susan Packard is a media entrepreneur and a sober, hope-rich author who has contributed to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Refinery 29.
CEO, Johnny Cupcakes & Brand Hysteria Expert
If you dream of inspiring cult-like brand loyalty, Johnny Cupcakes is for you. The founder of the world-renowned tee-shirt brand Johnny Cupcakes, Johnny’s known for helping other people create blueprints for building brand loyalty.
Former Dir. of Global Brand Development, LEGO
Sara Riis-Carstensen is the woman behind LEGO’s global brand success. She is considered one of the world’s leading thought leaders for all things brand and marketing. Sara draws on experience from positions at LEGO, Carlsberg and Giorgio Armani.
Real Estate Mogul & Star of Shark Tank
Speaker Barbara Corcoran is the real estate contributor for NBC's Today Show and an investor/shark on ABC's reality hit Shark Tank.
Global Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Podcast Host of On Purpose, Chief Purpose Officer of Calm & Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur
Meet the British-born, former monk & award-winning digital strategist turned captivating social media influencer and viral content creator. Since launching his video channel in 2016, Jay’s viral wisdom videos have garnered over 2 BILLION views.
Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Podcaster, Entrepreneur & Professor
Scott Galloway is Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business and a serial entrepreneur. He was named one of the world’s best business professors by Poets & Quants.
Former Senior Vice President, Apple Retail
Angela Ahrendts DBE was most recently Senior Vice President, Apple Retail. During her five years, she integrated Apple's physical and digital businesses to create a seamless customer journey for over a billion visitors a year.
One of Forbes' Most Influential CMOs
Ana Andjelic is a brand executive, author of The Business of Aspiration, and among Forbes' The World's Most Influential CMOs. She specializes in brand-driven modern businesses.
Expert on Inclusive Growth, Impact Innovation & Employee Engagement Through Purpose
After escaping the devastating effects of the Asian Tsunami in his home country of Sri Lanka, Fortune 500 executive Afdhel Aziz struggled with PTSD and Survivor Guilt: why had he survived and what was his Purpose in life?
Founder, CEO of Ball Family Farms
Chris Ball is the founder of Ball Family Farms, the first Social Equity licensed vertically integrated cannabis facility in Los Angeles. Mr. Ball is an accomplished entrepreneur and innovative cultivator.
Bestselling Author, Millennial Thought Leader & Venture Capitalist
Alex Banayan is the only nationally bestselling business author under 30 in America. His book The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers has been translated into more than a dozen languages.
Co-Host of Tiki & Tierney on WFAN
Tiki Barber is the co-host of Tiki and Tierney on WFAN, alongside Brandon Tierney, weekdays 10AM-2PM ET. At UVA, Barber excelled both academically and athletically on the football field. In 1996 he was named the ACC Player of the Year.
Former Head, Mike’s Hard Lemonade & Futurist
Anat Baron is a force of nature whose forte is building brands, leading teams, and growing companies. She has led major organizations through periods of internal upheaval, intense competition, and market disruption.
Founder of Courageous & Author of Return on Courage
Ryan Berman has more than 20 years in the courageous ideas space and an intimate understanding of the intricacies of emotional story telling for the purposes of driving courageous change.
Founder of the Non-Obvious Company & Best-Selling Business Author
Rohit Bhargava is an innovation and marketing expert, skilled facilitator, and keynote speaker. He had a successful 15-year career as a brand and marketing strategist at two of the largest agencies in the world (Ogilvy and Leo Burnett).
Co-Founder, Quest Nutrition, Co-Founder & CEO, Impact Theory
Tom Bilyeu is a unicorn entrepreneur who co-founded and built Quest Nutrition from nothing to a billion-dollar business in just 5 years – all without outside funding.
Co-Founder & CMO of Nunbelievable & Serial Entrepreneur
Kuda Biza is a serial entrepreneur who started his first company when he was 9 years old in Zimbabwe.
Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game
Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. She is best known for her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adapted into an award-winning film of the same name by Aaron Sorkin.
Founder of "Brevity & Wit" & Author of Equity
Minal Bopaiah is an author, speaker, and strategic consultant with more than 20 years of professional experience. Her areas of expertise include human-centered design, behavior change science, and the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
CEO, Female Factor Corp. & Author, Why She Buys
Bridget Brennan is a pioneer in developing strategies that appeal to the world's most powerful consumers: women. She is the founder and CEO of Female Factor and founder of the Marketing to Moms coalition.
Social Media Guru & Trust Agent
A veteran of using social media like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for over a decade, Chris Brogan speaks on using web and mobile technologies to build digital relationships.
Chief Marketing Officer at Alkami
Allison Cerra is a leading expert in consumer identity & psychology - specifically, how these are formed and altered by our increasing reliance on technology.
Award-Winning Creative, Author & Co-Founder of TDW+Co
Bernice Chao is an award-winning creative leader and Chief Creative Officer at TDW+Co, renowned for her impactful work with global brands.
2x Top 50 Business Thinkers in the World
Dorie Clark helps individuals and companies get their best ideas heard in a crowded, noisy world. She has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50.
Owner of the Savannah Bananas
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. Using Jesse’s Fans First Experience approach to customer experience, the Savannah Bananas have sold out every game since their first season.
Professor in Residence at TikTok, Best-Selling Author, University of Michigan Professor & Forbes Contributor
Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator who leverages his scholarly work as a clinical professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.
Olympic Gold Medalist, Goalie, 1980 USA “Miracle on Ice” Hockey Team
Jim Craig is best known as the backbone of the 1980 Olympic Gold Medal Hockey Team, whose ‘Miracle’ win was voted by Sports Illustrated as the greatest moment in sports history of the 21st century.
CEO of Pizza Girl, Inc.
Caroline D’Amore is the founder and CEO of her own organic Italian foods and kitchen electronics company called Pizza Girl. She’ll also be opening her first Pizza Girl pizza shop later this year.
Expert on Change, Transformation & Success
Dietmar Dahmen is a leading European speaker on change, future, disruption, digital transformation, innovative business models, sales and marketing and customer centered success.
Former Head of Multicultural at Google
As director of multicultural strategy at McPherson Strategies, Paulita David brings deep expertise with multicultural consumers, including what motivates them, what matters most to them, and how they live in America today.
Author, Producer & Entrepreneur
Before building and selling a thriving digital marketing agency, Andrew produced for NBC’s Today Show, worked for The Muppets in New York and wrote for Charles Kuralt.
Host of Innovation Crush & #1 Best-Selling Author
Chris Denson is an award-winning innovator, marketer, and host of the “Innovation Crush” podcast, with over 750,000 subscribers around the world. Chris is an expert at uncovering the best thinking and commonalities across a diverse array of cultures.
Researcher, Practitioner, Academic & Author
Cecilia Dones (‘Ceci’), is a data & analytics practitioner-academic, author, and international speaker focused on the intersection of technology, data, and trust.
2x All-American Sprinter & Change Agent
During the pandemic, music executive, founder and philanthropist Michelle Edgar discovered a whole new self as she unleashed the inner athlete through a newfound passion in running and track & field.
Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author & WHY Coach
Paul Epstein has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history.
Author & Investor
Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford.
Leadership Consultant with 20+ Years of Experience in Professional Sports
Chris Gargano’s mission is to guide leaders through their leadership journeys and give them the skills to perform their best, empower their teams and lead effectively.
Chief Troublemaker, Ericsson
Dustin Garis is a world-renowned brand innovator, consistently voted “the #1 event speaker.” Throughout his disruptive career at some of the world’s most respected companies, such The Coca-Cola Company, Garis has become known as "Chief Troublemaker."
Former Executive, Leadership Authority & Author
An entertainment industry veteran, Libby Gill delivers keynote addresses and training programs for companies desiring to create a culture of risk-taking, innovation, and bold leadership.
Principal at MG2 & Founder of The Lionesque Group, an MG2 Studio
Continually pushing the boundaries of experiential retail, Melissa Gonzalez is an award-winning innovator and storyteller.
Brand Architect & Founder, CEO Brand Leadership Roundtable
Larry Gulko is a brand architect and strategist, media personality, and entrepreneur with a track record for positioning an eclectic range of brands to compete more effectively in today’s rapidly evolving and ever-changing global business environment.
Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author & Storyteller
Kindra knows the challenges executives, top performers and brands experience as they try to capture attention in a crowded marketplace. Kindra is a national champion storyteller, 2014 Storytelling World Award recipient, a former board member of the National Storytelling Network.
Business Storyteller
Ann Handley is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author who speaks worldwide about how businesses can escape marketing mediocrity to ignite tangible results. IBM named her one of the 7 people shaping modern marketing.
Robyn Hatcher, is a dynamic keynote speaker, communication expert, author, thought leader and an award-winning actor. Robyn transforms the careers of business leaders and the culture of organizations in the financial services industry and beyond.
CEO of Pharrell William’s Black Ambition Opportunity Fund
Felecia is the CEO of Pharrell William’s Black Ambition Opportunity Fund. Felecia is an innovative powerhouse, personal transformation speaker, entrepreneur and author.
Biologist & Stress Expert, Author
Dr. Heiss is a stress expert dedicated to transforming our fears into fuel we can use through her T-minus 3 Technique. Her research has been designated “transformative” by the National Science Foundation.
Award-Winning Business Leader
Brittany Hodak is an international keynote speaker and award-winning business leader. Entrepreneur calls her an “expert at creating loyal fans for your brand,” and she is widely regarded as the “go-to source” on creating and retaining superfans.
Award-Winning Director, Writer & Producer
Cheryl Miller Houser is an award-winning director, writer and producer who makes documentaries, commercials and brand videos that move audiences deeply.
Founder & CEO of Simply Pure
James is the co-founder and CEO of Simply Pure and is a leading advocate in the cannabis industry. In 2009, she and her husband, Scott Durrah, became the first African Americans, legally licensed, to own a dispensary, a cultivation and edible company.
Luxury Expert, Leadership Strategist & Keynote Speaker
A trusted confidant to CEOs for legacy and luxury brands across various industries for over 20 years, Neen has helped design strategic plans for Fortune 500 companies.
Former CMO at Beats by Dre & Former VP Marketing at Apple
Omar Johnson is a marketing innovator in the art of building world-class brands. As former CMO of Beats by Dre and VP of Marketing at Apple, throughout his career, Johnson has led all facets of marketing.
1st Female Cast Member of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York
As a real estate broker, avid public speaker, and the first female cast member of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York, Kirsten Jordan has brokered an astounding half a billion dollars in sales.
Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur & Principal and Chief Strategist at GK5A
Greg is a best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur, currently an advisor and consultant to top companies on customer experience, employee experience, and digital transformation initiatives as Principal and Chief Strategist at GK5A.
Legendary Music Mogul Behind Destiny's Child, Beyoncé & Solange
Mathew Knowles taps into every area of his expertise to deliver engaging, educational, and motivating keynotes that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.
Human Behavior Scientist
Jon Levy applies cutting-edge research in neuroscience, psychology, behavioral economics and anthropology to unlock the secrets of influence and give indispensable insights into human behavior and decision-making.
Neuroscientist & World-Renowned Expert in the Science of Perception
A world-renowned expert in the science of perception, Beau reveals why trading certainty for doubt increases our capacity to adapt, lead, innovate, and thrive in the darkness of “I don’t know.”
Former Pixar Animator - Story Artist & Author
Matthew Luhn is a writer, story and branding consultant, creative writing instructor and keynote speaker with over 25 years' experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios, The Simpsons, and beyond.
Expert on the Generations
Marston is one of the leading multigenerational business communicators in the US. He has spent more than a decade studying workforce dynamics, with a keen focus on how generational biases play out.
Creator of the Term FOMO
More than just the man who coined the term FOMO, Patrick J. McGinnis is an author, speaker, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and host of the hit podcast FOMO Sapiens.
Business Expert / Motivator / Author
McKain's presentations and best-selling books reveal how to create compelling connections between you and your customers, and how to stand out and move up, regardless of the economic climate in your industry.
Corporate Responsibility Expert
Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact.
Leading Crisis Communication Strategist & TikTok's “PR Lady”
Molly McPherson is renowned for transforming chaos into control. By day, she is a leading crisis communication strategist while also moonlighting as TikTok's “PR Lady” on social media.
Chairman, Jordan Brand Advisory Board
Best known for leading Nike’s Jordan Brand from a $150 million sneaker company to a $4 billion global apparel juggernaut, Larry Miller is one of the most successful Black executives in the country.
Entrepreneurial Businessman, Philanthropist & Music Mogul
Percy Miller aka Master P is an entrepreneurial businessman, philanthropist, music mogul, producer and entertainer. He is the founder of P. Miller Enterprises and No Limit Records selling over 100 million units worldwide independently.
Motivator, Business Storyteller, Entrepreneur & Author
Kendal Netmaker is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and gifted keynote speaker who is on a mission to empower and motivate people worldwide by sharing his story.
Former CMO of San Diego Padres
A nightclub DJ with no college education becoming a CMO of a Major League Baseball team is quite the story, but that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the journey of Wayne Partello.
CNN Contributor & Global Business Executive
Patel formerly served as the Vice President of Global Real Estate & Business Development for Pinkberry. He has a unique and diverse view of the changing nature of trends impacting business.
Co-Founder at Neil Patel Digital
Neil Patel is one of the world’s most influential digital marketing authorities. WSJ calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies.
"Lead with your Brand" Success Coach
Jayzen Patria is a personal branding expert, diversity advocate and host of the popular Lead With Your Brand! Podcast. His mission is to help organizations transform through the power of their people finding their true brand voice.
Award-Winning Global Marketing Leader, World Cyclist & Adventurer, Leadership & Performance Coach
James Peach is an award-winning global marketing leader (Ex-Uber, Ex-Coca-Cola, Ex-Vinted), world cyclist and adventurer, leadership and performance coach, and founder of The Growth Project.
Personal Branding, Global Diversity & Inclusion Thought Leader, Spiritual Teacher & Author
Colette Phillips has captivated many audiences with her amazing speaking skills and her motivational presence.
Author & Co-Founder, Strategic Horizons LLP
B. Joseph Pine II is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and management advisor to both Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial start-ups as Co-Founder of Strategic Horizons LLP.
CEO of Sensori.Ai
Dr. Pradeep is a leading international business consultant and entrepreneur, having launched a series of successful firms across a number of categories. He is currently CEO of Sensori.Ai, the world’s foremost neuroscience and GenAi company.
Author, Journalist, Lecturer, TV Host & Launched the Barbecue Revolution
Author, journalist, lecturer, and TV host, Steven Raichlen is the man who launched the barbecue revolution. His 32 books include the international blockbusters The Barbecue Bible and How to Grill.
Former Editor & Managing Director, Fast Company
As the former Editor & Managing Director of Fast Company, Robert Safian is known for highlighting the “new” in business while keeping reverence for the “tried and true.”
Original Chick-fil-A Marketing Executive
David Salyers was one of the original two marketing executives at Chick-fil-A. He spent 37 years in the Chick-fil-A Marketing Department and most recently served as a Vice President before his recent retirement.
CEO at REVOLT Media & TV
Detavio Samuels serves as CEO of REVOLT, America’s fastest growing Black-owned media company.
Technology Pioneer & Best Selling Author
A popular business author and former leadership coach at Yahoo!, speaker Tim Sanders enlightens audiences with the key to better business.
Business Growth Strategist & Bestselling Author, Latest is Fanocracy
David’s groundbreaking insights on how organizations build relationships and grow, don’t just slap new tools onto dusty old strategies – they reinvent the way to engage the marketplace.
Brand Experience Officer for Macy's
Rachel Shechtman founded Story - initially opened in beta and appropriately named A Startup Store - a retail space that curates like a magazine, changes like a gallery, and sells like a store.
Transformational Sales and Marketing Leader, Master Storyteller, Serial Entrepreneur
Marcus Sheridan is a globally recognized communication expert, bestselling author, and captivating keynote speaker specializing in Transformational Communication.
TV Personality & Author of She’s Unlikeable
The breakout star of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated Indian Matchmaking Seasons 1 and 2, Aparna Shewakramani became an overnight ambassador for those women demanding to have their voices heard.
Highly Sought After Consultant in Global Branding & Personal Transformation
For nearly two decades, Melissa Dawn Simkins has blended human insight with brand-building innovation, to be coined, “The First Lady of Personal Branding.”
Expert on Consumer Behavior & Consumer Interests
Michael Solomon partners with marketers and leaders to help them understand the minds of today's consumers in our volatile economy. Nothing keeps business leaders up at night more than knowing how quickly their brand can be negatively impacted.
Disruptive & UN-Traditional Marketing Expert
Scott Stratten is the President of UnMarketing. He has Co-Authored 6 best-selling business books with his business partner and wife Alison and was formerly a music industry marketer.
A Climate Action Pioneer in the Gen Z Creator Economy
Estella Struck is the visionary force behind Viviene New York, the pioneering sustainability-focused product marketing agency, driven by Gen Z.
Former Chief Brand Officer Taco Bell
One of Forbes’ world’s most influential chief marketing executives, Marisa is known as a brand-building innovator, digital and social marketing pioneer and expert storyteller. She has worked across industries ranging from beauty to fast food.
Expert in Consumer Trends
The founder of the consulting firm Envirosell and author of the best-selling Why We Buy, speaker Paco Underhill dissects consumer behavior in an entertaining fashion.
Whole30 Co-Founder
Melissa Hartwig Urban is the Whole30 co-founder and CEO, and a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits.
Attorney, Business Consultant, Co-star of Unicorn Hunters
The staff and the co-stars on the YouTube show “Unicorn Hunters,” call Moe Vela a modern-day renaissance man. And it’s a title well deserved. Vela, who is also co-executive producer of the series, can do it all.
NY Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur & CEO of Inherit Learning Company
Nicole Walters is on a mission to inspire people to not only live better lives but also leave a legacy. Known as the coach you need in your business and life, she is adept at identifying ways to turn influence into income and popularity into profits.
Former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney
As former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, Duncan and his team helped Imagineering, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar and Disney Parks to innovate, creating magical new storylines and experiences for consumers around the globe.
Technology Strategist & Futurist
Crystal Washington, CSP works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity!
Digital Content Strategist & Web3 Senior Marketer
Sara Wilson is a digital content strategist, Gen Z marketing expert and Facebook/Instagram alum who works with brands, publishers and high-profile individuals to create and grow passionately devoted communities across digital channels.
Three-Time Paralympic World Medalist
At only 21 years of age, Hunter Woodhall is redefining what it means to be an athlete, entrepreneur, and trailblazer, and setting a new tone for the next generation of dreamers.