Entrepreneurs (C - Business)

Jesse Israel is a 5X Audible worldwide bestseller, a renowned keynote speaker and a visionary entrepreneur known for founding The Big Quiet movement and leading some of the largest meditations on earth, including in sold-out arenas on tour with Oprah Winfrey and in global broadcasts with Deepak Chopra.

A maker in the truest sense of the word, Aaron Horowitz blends art, engineering, and empathy to bring bold ideas to life. 

From his earliest sculptures to founding companies, Aaron Horowitz has always been fascinated by the journey from concept to creation. His own experience growing up with human growth hormone deficiency shaped his mission: to design technology that doesn’t just solve problems, but connects with people on a deeply human level.

A business executive, philanthropist, and passionate mental health and addiction recovery advocate, Zac Clark inspires audiences with his powerful story and mission-driven leadership.

Described by Harvard Business Review as “an astonishing display of visual storytelling,” Chris Hadfield’s keynotes leave audiences energized and equipped with tools to lead with clarity and courage.

<p>A globally acclaimed keynote pianist and business leader, Felipe Gomez believes the mindset of a virtuoso holds the key to breakthrough success in today’s business world. </p><p>Blending decades of executive experience with his passion for music, Felipe delivers unforgettable presentations from behind a grand piano, using powerful storytelling, live performance, and practical insights to inspire change. His talks are interactive, energizing, and tailored to both English and Spanish-speaking audiences.

<p>From shaping the voices of prime ministers to advising top CEOs, Allison Shapira is the trusted authority in transforming leaders and organizations through the art of powerful communication.</p><p>As a leader, your voice matters. Your ability to enter a room with presence and speak in a way that commands attention helps you build trust with clients and colleagues and directly influences your leadership trajectory.

<p>The visionary leader behind one of the most extraordinary brand turnarounds in the sports and fitness industry, Jim Weber shares the secrets to his success—from purpose-driven leadership and product innovation to customer obsession and workplace culture.</p><p>As former CEO of Brooks Running, Jim Weber took the company from the brink of bankruptcy to a billion-dollar global performance brand—earning the backing of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett along the way.

<p>A true American success story, Damon Dunn shares his inspiring program on transformation, resilience, leadership, and how to turn failure into opportunity. </p><p>Born in Fort Worth, Texas to a 16-year-old single mother, Damon Dunn grew up in dire poverty, living in a three-bedroom trailer with ten people. Damon grew up hunting and fishing as means to provide food and wore Salvation Army clothes. Quickly learning the value of hard work, he earned a full football scholarship to Stanford, then went on to play in the NFL.

<p>Sharing invaluable insights on service and leadership from his extensive career in the restaurant industry, Will Guidara helps audiences transform ordinary transactions into extraordinary experiences—for ourselves, the people we work with, and the people we serve.</p><p>Will Guidara is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, which under his leadership received four stars from the <em>New York Times</em>, three Michelin stars, and was named #1 on the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2017.

<p>Sharing her journey from Venezuelan immigrant to U.S. national news anchor, Mariana Atencio is on a mission to help people supercharge their careers, their workplace cultures, and their happiness by embracing the power of authenticity.</p><p>Coming to America from Venezuela as a young girl, Mariana Atencio felt self-conscious about being different. She recounted her struggles to fit in and adapt to her new life in a TEDx talk that captured the hearts of over 24 million viewers—making it one of the top 10 most viewed TEDx talks of all time.