Business Growth & Trends Speakers

Award-winning futurist Scott Steinberg helps audiences see ahead of the curve – and drive success by mastering tomorrow’s top trends today.

Tom Mendoza provides expertise from a unique background of having helped start, build and lead a Fortune 500 company with a legendary high performance culture that proved vibrant in good and tough times.

An innovation activist, Linda Bernardi helps organizations break free of their comfort zone, defy conventional wisdom, and shatter outdated paradigms.

Carla Harris has extensive industry experiences in the technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors. In August 2013, Ms. Harris was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council.

Inge G. Thulin, Former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at 3M, spent four decades inside of one of the world’s largest public companies. A champion for change, he elevated and diversified the business to rank...

Zakary Dychtwald builds understanding between American and Chinese cultures through in-depth research of Millennial behaviors and powerful storytelling.

"Failure is likely — so face it, learn from it, and get stronger for next time. Without failure, there is no growth." – Arthur Brooks

A globally recognized CEO in contemporary art, Heidi Zuckerman re-imagines the role of art in society and reveals how it can bring us to a place of authentic happiness.

Economic expert David Wilcox draws on real-world experience to present a unique take on the economic outlook and key challenges confronting policymakers.

Gain insights into how generational influences shape how we think, act, and relate from Kim Lear’s cutting-edge demographic research. Lear employs eye-opening statistics mixed with stories and case studies to make her message come alive. She has been...

Shaun White is a dual-sport professional athlete who maintains some of the highest accolades within snowboarding and skateboarding. Off the board, Shaun has also achieved major accomplishments in the business world through clothing lines, signature products, music festivals,...

Drawing from a career at the cutting edge of technology businesses, Dan Cobley helps audiences grasp the imperative for change and navigate future opportunities. With rich and entertaining examples from Google, his startup portfolio, and elsewhere, Cobley brings...

Organizations call on keynote speaker Ian Altman to inspire audiences with a modern approach to grow business with integrity.

Heather E. McGowan is a globally recognized future-of-work strategist who equips leaders and organizations to navigate relentless change by activating their most critical resource: their people. By teaching people to ask better questions, she empowers them to adapt...

Dr. Jeff Chen is a thought leader on the technology, policy, science, and business of the health and wellness industry.  

A global generational expert who uses her unique understanding of demographic trends to create solutions applicable to both the B2B and B2C marketplace. Alexis Abramson developed a proven formula to assist organizations managing multi-generational workforces as they recruit,...

An inspiring voice for creativity and values, the Cofounder and former CEO of Kickstarter has been called “one of the least obnoxious tech evangelists ever.” Yancey Strickler brings to life the power of creativity, how to succeed with...

An acclaimed global trend spotter and advisor to government and business leaders, Vikram Mansharamani helps audiences navigate uncertainty by connecting geopolitical, technological, economic, and demographic developments to map potential futures, manage emerging risks, and spot unseen opportunities.

Leading fearlessly in everything. Jordan Zimmerman built the largest retail Ad Agency on the planet after going 0-10 on Madison Avenue by being fearless, working harder, digging deeper, and caring more.

Andrew Busch answers the question "Where do we go from here?" on the economy, business and government policy. He breaks down today's chaos to give specific ideas how to overcome, adapt, and thrive.

Leaning on 25+ years of experience with Disney, most recently as Head of Innovation & Creativity, Duncan Wardle creates an engaging, immersive keynote that leaves the audience with a unique set of tangible tools they can actually use to...

A best-selling author of both nonfiction and novels, Peter W. Singer is Strategist at New America and a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University. He has served as a consultant for the US Military, Intelligence Community, and...

Powerhouse editor Joanne Lipman has revolutionized newsrooms from The Wall Street Journal to USA Today, and was dubbed “innovator in chief” by the New York Times. Now she’s transforming workplaces, inspiring men as well as women to achieve...

After his successful career as a professional athlete and trauma surgeon, Julian Hosp became a serial entrepreneur, blockchain expert, best-selling author and keynote speaker. As one of the most influential people in blockchain, Julian is a frequently invited speaker...