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Thought Leaders
Thought Leaders:
Best-Selling Author on Science of High Performance
Best-selling author David Epstein has made it his mission to uncover the keys to achieving high performance in any domain. In his latest book, Range, he examines the world’s top performers, from professional athletes to artists and more.
Former CEO of X Prize Foundation
Dr. Peter Diamandis formerly headed the X Prize Foundation, which leads the world in designing and launching large incentive prizes to drive breakthroughs that benefit humanity.
Author & Thought Leader on the High Performance
James Clear reveals the hidden forces that shape high performance, empowering individuals and organizations to achieve lasting change. He condenses his work to one credo: Tiny habits win big & systems beat goals.
Bestselling Author & Creator of the Wildly Popular Blog Wait But Why
Tim Urban is a wildly popular thinker, blogger, illustrator, and speaker beloved for his ability to make sense of our world and humanity in head-spinning, hilarious ways.
Best-Selling Author
A philosopher, essayist, risk-management expert and former trader. He is author of The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable, which explains everything we know about what we don’t know.
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.”
Former President of Ireland & Former Chair of The Elders
One of the world’s most respected advocates for human rights and Ireland’s first woman President, Mary Robinson leads the mission of the Mary Robinson Foundation—Climate Justice.
The Leading Expert on Our Intelligent Future
Ayesha Khanna is Partner of Hybrid Realities and Director of the Hybrid Reality Institute. Her vast expertise on the intersection of technology, business and education helps audiences understand what is to come.