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<p>Robin Chase is a transportation entrepreneur. She is co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar, the largest carsharing company in the world; as well as co-founder of Veniam, a network company that moves terabytes of data between vehicles and the cloud. </p><p>Her recent book is <i>Peers Inc: How People and Platforms are Inventing the Collaborative Economy and Reinventing Capitalism</i>.

<p>J.B. Bernstein shares insights on how to transform seemingly insurmountable obstacles into tangible opportunities and finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.</p><p>J.B. is one of the most respected marketing experts in the world of sports. He is the co-creator of “The Million Dollar Arm” reality show talent search, which produced the first two Indian men to ever sign pro sports contracts in the U.S.

<p>Christine Romans is the anchor of <i>Early Start</i> with John Berman, and CNN's chief business correspondent. Romans also covers international business, politics and the economy for CNN's morning shows, and is seen regularly on "CNN International".</p>

<p>Dr. Soren Kaplan helps leaders make sense of disruption, and act on it. </p><p>A <em>Wall Street Journal </em>bestselling author and organizational psychologist, he turns shifts in AI, business, and society into clear strategic insight and practical action.</p><p>With more than three decades of experience, Soren has advised over 30 Fortune 1000 organizations including Disney, JPMorganChase, PepsiCo, Colgate, Visa, Medtronic, Nucor, and Ascension.

<p>Dr. Charlie Miller reveals just how vulnerable your computer systems are, while making a passionate plea for consumers and companies to treat cybersecurity as a top priority.</p><p>A former National Security Agency hacker, 4-time winner of Pwn2Own, the “Super Bowl” of computer hacking, and the first to hack both iPhone and Android phones, Dr.

<p>From the cockpit to the boardroom, Shannon Huffman Polson shares stories of grit and leadership to help others overcome fear, break through uncertainty, and reach their full potential.</p><p>Shannon is a woman of many firsts. Among those high points: She is one of the first women to fly Apache combat helicopters in the U.S.

<p>Cathy Lanier, the former chief of police for Washington, DC shares her inspiring life story – and how she overcame the odds to restore an embattled police department and community.</p><p>Despite her rocky start as a 15-year-old mother and ninth-grade dropout, Lanier advanced through the ranks to become the first female chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Colombia (MPDC). She shares her insights on revamping the work culture in her department.

<p>The author of the widely-praised <i>Lost Knowledge: Confronting the Threat of an Aging Workforce</i> and <i>Graduate to a Great Job: Make Your College Degree Pay Off in Today's Market</i>, Dr. DeLong is also co-author of The Executive Guide to High-Impact Talent Management, which outlines how executives can maximize the return on critical talent investments.

<p>An influential leader and ambassador for the Deaf and Disabled communities which make up the largest minority in America, Nyle DiMarco inspires audiences to challenge assumptions, lead with purpose, and pursue their goals—no matter the obstacles. </p><p>As co-director of the Apple Original Films documentary <em>Deaf President Now!,</em> Nyle DiMarco made history leading a production with more than 40 Deaf crew members, redefining what authentic representation looks like in film.

<p>Ibtihaj Muhammad is an entrepreneur, activist, speaker and Olympic medalist in fencing. A 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, 5-time Senior World medalist and World Champion, in 2016, Ibtihaj became the first American woman to compete in the Olympics in hijab. </p><p>Ibtihaj was a 3-time All American at Duke University where she graduated with a dual major in International Relations and African Studies.