Innovation (C)

<p>From courtroom battles to boardroom breakthroughs, Gabe Karp has spent three decades proving that conflict isn’t something to fear—it’s the hidden fuel that drives innovation, growth, and stronger teams.</p><p> A former trial lawyer turned startup executive, Gabe helped build ePrize into a global leader working with 75 of the world’s top 100 brands, leading acquisitions, negotiating multimillion-dollar deals, and steering over 13,000 promotions across 44 countries without a single legal challenge.

<p>Tyler Gillum is a coach, educator, and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to inspiring and helping others achieve their dreams. His mantra—“Bet on yourself”—has been the driving force behind his exceptional journey, which has inspired over a million in both sports and business.

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.

<p>After years at Stanford and Google, Tucker Bryant uncovered a surprising truth: the skills that fuel world-class innovation aren’t confined to the boardroom—they’re also found in the mindset of a poet.</p><p>Tucker Bryant worked at Google as a Product Marketing Manager, where he focused on building go-to-market strategies for some of the company’s major products.

<p>As a leader in the field of cultivating excellence in organizations and individuals, Sarah Wells provides engaging, research-backed insights to help audiences unlock potential both personally and professionally.</p><p>Olympian Sarah Wells inspires corporate audiences to redefine excellence—not as perfection, but as the relentless pursuit of progress.

<p>Described by <em>Harvard Business Review</em> 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><p>Colonel Chris Hadfield is one of the most accomplished and recognized astronauts in the world—an International Space Station commander, fighter pilot, bestselling author, and global thought leader on leadership, change, and high-performance teamwork.

<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>When Vishal Amin takes the stage, audiences hear from a battlefield-hardened strategist and global security leader whose personal data was hacked—landing him on an ISIS kill list, forcing him out of the military, and fueling a gripping, high-stakes masterclass in resilience, risk, leadership, and real-world cyber defense.</p><p>As an Executive Leader within Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity and National Security at Microsoft - one of the world’s largest cybersecurity companies, and founder of the Spades Institute, Vishal's journey is anything but ordinary.

<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>One of the world’s leading innovation experts, Stephen Shapiro inspires organizations to break free from conventional thinking, turning their biggest challenges into unparalleled opportunities for growth.</p><p>Stephen Shapiro doesn’t just teach innovation—he redefines it. With decades of industry experience and a keen ability to spot opportunities others miss, Stephen has transformed how leaders and teams approach business challenges.