Dynamic speakers for keynotes, moderators & panels.
Gene Kranz
<p>Gene Kranz shares lessons from one of mankind's most challenging endeavors, revealing how grit, teamwork and thoughtful leadership ensure victory in any circumstance.</p><p>An iconic NASA flight director, Gene is best known for his leadership in bringing Apollo 13 safely back to Earth and guiding Apollo 11 into history with the first moon landing.
Harry Freedman
<p><b>What is a Corporate Comedy Put-On?</b></p>
<p>Harry is introduced as an industry expert and gets everyone laughing, even as they believe he’s for real. Clients rave about Harry’s customization, so the audience goes in expecting a serious presentation and comes out relaxed and glowing.</p>
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Dr. Ian Morrison
<p>Author, consultant and futurist Dr. Ian Morrison writes and lectures on a wide variety of forecasting, strategy, and healthcare topics for government, industry, and a number of nonprofit organizations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
John Battelle
<p>From the center of the tech-driven transformation of business since its onset, John Battelle shares groundbreaking insights on prospering in today’s high-stakes business environment and the “information-first” age.</p><p>Part futurist, part business/cultural anthropologist, John is the authority when it comes to forecasting what’s next in business and technology, from market fluctuations and cryptocurrency to the impact of blockchain and artificial intelligence.
Anya Kamenetz
<p>Journalist and author Anya Kamenetz is a futurist with a passion for the complexities of how we learn, work, and live in a rapidly changing world. </p><p>Anya was a longtime, award-winning correspondent at NPR coordinating education coverage online and on-air. Previously she covered technology, innovation, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship as a staff writer for <em>Fast Company</em> magazine.
Johnny Cupcakes
<p>Founder of the world-renowned tee-shirt brand Johnny Cupcakes, Johnny’s known for helping other people create blueprints for building brand loyalty, creating memorable experiences, and inspiring innovation.</p><p>With global store openings, thousands of customers with his logo tattooed on themselves, people who camp out for his products, and high-profile collaborations with giants such as<em> The Simpsons, Power Rangers</em>, and <em>Nickelodeon</em>, Johnny was named America’s #1 Young Entrepreneur by <em>Business Week</em>, Top Inno
Liz Plank
<p>An award-winning journalist and executive producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News, Liz Plank speaks about women’s issues, LGBTQ+ rights, social media, and feminism. </p><p>The CEO of Liz Plank Productions and a columnist for MSNBC, Liz has been named one of<em> Forbes</em>’ 30 Under 30, Mediaite’s Most Influential in News Media, <em>Marie Claire</em>’s Most Powerful Women, and was named one of the World’s Most Influential People in Gender Policy by Apolitical.
Jamelle Bouie
Jamelle Bouie, a columnist for the New York Times and former political analyst for CBS News, covers U.S. politics, public policy, race, and elections—including the unprecedented upcoming 2024 U.S. elections.
Jamelle’s political instincts provide audiences with unique insight on the past, present, and future of our national politics, policy, and the state of race relations. As he did while writing for Slate and the Daily Beast, Jamelle shares eye-opening perspectives on issues concerning the issues at play in America today.
Sir Richard Branson
<p>Sir Richard Branson is Founder of the Virgin Group. Virgin is one of the world’s most irresistible brands and has expanded into many diverse sectors from travel to telecommunications, health to banking and music to leisure to space. Having started Virgin as a mail order record retailer in 1970, Richard founded Virgin Records.
Mel Robbins
<p>One of the world’s most widely booked and followed podcast hosts and authors, Mel Robbins shares her science-backed approaches to help individuals and organizations achieve breakthrough changes in work and life.</p><p>Trusted by the world’s leading brands and medical professionals who use her research-backed tools and strategies in clinical and corporate settings, Mel Robbins has amassed millions of followers online, with her videos going viral almost daily.</p><p>A <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author and self-publishing phenom, Mel’s work