Innovation (C)

Rachel Botsman is a world-leading authority on trust in the digital age and how it shapes leadership, innovation, and the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI. Named one of the Thinkers50 Top 30 Management Thinkers and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, she helps organizations understand why trust is the hidden force behind successful ideas, strong cultures, and transformative change.

<p>As one of the world’s foremost business futurists—and an internationally bestselling author whose highly anticipated book,<em> The Future of Competitive Advantage,</em> releases in June 2026—Doug Stephens decodes the forces reshaping commerce and translates them into strategic advantage.</p><p>Known as “the futurist that futurists follow,” Doug Stephens is the founder and CEO of Retail Prophet, where he is the go-to authority for global brands like IKEA, Nike, Coca Cola, and Louis Vuitton.

<p>Sol Rashidi is one of the most respected and credentialed voices in AI today. Sol is a people-first AI strategist redefining how organizations scale artificial intelligence securely and sustainably.</p><p>A trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, private equity and venture-backed firms, universities, and Big Tech, she helps leaders unlock real business value from AI while protecting their most critical assets: data and human capital.

Drawing on decades in broadcast media, early roots in coding, and hands-on production experience, Katie Linendoll translates emerging tech trends into clear, practical insights audiences can actually use.

<p>A technology leader with experience at Google, McKinsey, and Atlassian, Dan Chuparkoff makes complex concepts accessible and actionable, turning abstract ideas into clear strategies.</p><p>Dan Chuparkoff is a globally recognized expert on AI, innovation, and the future of work, with extensive leadership experience at Google, McKinsey, Atlassian, and other major organizations. Over three decades, he has guided teams across industries through technological transformations, helping them adapt and thrive amid rapid change.

<p>Leonard has been called “a controversial leader of the new world order.” He is an award winning entrepreneur, venture capitalist, best-selling author and a 2 time Emmy nominated media visionary.</p><p>After selling his company in 2009, Leonard became the President of the Innovation and Digital Group for the Anschutz Company, one of the largest live sport and entertainment businesses in the world owning assets such as stadiums like the O2 Arena in London and Staples Center in LA; sports teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Galaxy and the Los Angeles Kings, and

<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.

<p>A maker in the truest sense of the word, Aaron Horowitz blends art, engineering, and empathy to bring bold ideas to life. </p><p>From his earliest sculptures to founding companies, Aaron Horowitz has always been fascinated by the journey from concept to creation.

<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.