Entrepreneurship

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.

<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>Through powerful storytelling, Kevin Krieder inspires audiences to rethink identity, overcome adversity, and break down personal barriers.</p><p>Born in South Korea and adopted into a German-Irish family in Philadelphia, Kevin faced bullying and identity struggles from an early age.

<p>Named by <em>Fast Company</em> as “One of the 100 Most Creative People in Business,” Nate Fick brings a rare blend of frontline leadership, technology expertise, and international diplomacy to the stage.</p><p> As the inaugural U.S. Ambassador for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Nate led American diplomacy on today’s most critical technology issues, including cybersecurity, AI governance, and digital infrastructure.

<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>Drawing from his groundbreaking behavioral science research, David Allison helps the world’s biggest brands understand and connect with their teams' and customers’ human values—positioning them for growth and success in today’s quickly-changing landscape.</p><p>Regarded as the world’s foremost human values expert, David Allison is focused on changing how we understand ourselves, the people around us, and those we hope to engage with in our work.

<p>A social media star known as “The Moody Foody,” Toni Chapman loves traveling and sharing her culinary secrets and experiences with audiences. </p><p>Toni Chapman draws her inspirations for recipes from her Afro-Latina heritage and homestyle foods she grew up with. When she’s not in the kitchen, Toni loves to travel and experience new cultures.