Innovation Speakers

Alan Eagle is an author, consultant, and an expert in helping leaders tell their compelling, powerful stories. He spent 16 years as a sales and communications executive at Google, and is the co-author of the best-selling books How Google...

When Chad Foster speaks to audiences, he shares a powerful message: his loss of eyesight as a young adult didn't hold him back. Instead, he embraced obstacles as opportunities. Chad became the first blind executive to graduate Harvard...

Ariel Waldman transports audiences from the icy realms of Antarctica, where she films otherworldly life beneath the surface, to the vast expanse of space, tapping into her insights and experiences with NASA. An Antarctic explorer and filmmaker, Ariel’s...

Have you ever said “Hey Google”, used Office on a Mac, sent an email with Hotmail, or shopped on Walmart.com? You have already experienced the design genius of Dan Makoski, a legendary Silicon Valley designer to the Fortune...

Jake Knapp is a startup investor, former leader at Google, and New York Times best-selling author. His methods for building successful businesses and transforming teamwork have been adopted and proven at the world’s most innovative companies. What makes...

Tina Sharkey, who coined the term “social media,” is a magnetic storyteller, adviser, educator, and award-winning entrepreneur who sparks innovation at the intersection of AI, brand, and human connection. She guides both established leaders and next-gen innovators, drawing...

Engaging keynotes on leadership, strategy, and mastering the digital economy. A Harvard Expert-in-Residence, tech founder, and media influencer, Pamela Rucker helps organizations reimagine the future of their business with audience-friendly talks that inspire the room, equip your leaders,...

One of the world’s leading business thinkers, Dr. David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders build their best team ever.

For nearly two decades, Erica Orange has been at the forefront of change. She has keynoted over 150 conferences across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and worked across multiple industries to help inform long-term strategic thinking and innovation....

Tom Bilyeu is a filmmaker and serial entrepreneur who chased money hard for nearly a decade and came up emotionally bankrupt. He realized that the struggle is guaranteed, but the money is not, so you'd better love the...

Matt Higgins is an American businessman, author, and the co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures, a private investment firm that focuses on sports and entertainment, media and marketing, food and lifestyle, and technology.

"Creativity is not a nice to have, it's a MUST have – especially during this time of unprecedented burnout, ubiquitous technology, and hybrid workspaces." — Natalie Nixon

As we face threats like climate change, economic disruption, and polarization, we need our public institutions to work. Jennifer Pahlka shows how government – or any large bureaucracy – can shed its decades-old culture, move into the modern...

Adam Braun seamlessly weaves together the worlds of business, entrepreneurship, and social impact, captivating audiences with his inspiring journey and empowering message. As the founder of Pencils of Promise, Braun is a visionary leader. He has a compelling...

Alex Wallace is a recognized and award-winning media executive who uses her expertise in business leadership, content strategy, digital innovation, and engagement to equip leaders with the best practices in marketing, business, and the future of work.

Best-known as the turnaround leader of the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb), 33-year NASA veteran Gregory Robinson is credited with transforming a program that was billions over budget and years behind schedule into one of NASA’s greatest achievements...

Spencer Rascoff has co-founded and led multiple companies that became household names (Zillow, Hotwire) and has built some of the most-recognized corporate cultures in business. He is an investor, entrepreneur, and business prognosticator, who can bring audiences unique...

Stand out or get lost in the crowd – it's your choice. Ken Schmidt, who led the successful turnaround of Harley-Davidson, inspires individuals and companies to stand out by forming impactful connections. With his dynamic speeches and unconventional...

Believe in the impossible with inventor Chris Barton. Best known as the creator of Shazam, the app that changed the way the world discovers music, Chris also played key roles in the early days of Google and Dropbox....

Ashley Reichheld is a best-selling author and trusted authority on building trust in a variety of contexts, from customer behavior to leadership and talent development. With her extensive knowledge and experience, she delivers compelling insights and strategies that...

Jos Dirkx dares to go where others don't. Jos has lived an extraordinary life across fifteen countries and brings this worldly experience to life on stage, seamlessly connecting her audience to global, must-know trends. Jos sets the bar...

Neil Mandt is one of the rare people who have been able to transform content and technical expertise into forward-thinking solutions that address real business challenges. As a successful movie and TV producer, real estate developer, and professional...

Gary Vaynerchuk is a self-made entrepreneur, internet personality and best-selling author who has been called "the world's greatest social media marketer." He builds businesses—from his family wine business to VaynerMedia, one of the world's hottest digital agencies. Along...

Nikolas Badminton is a global futurist who mentors leaders and works with organizations to create more connected, curious, and creative teams that embrace futures design to imagine desirable futures, anticipate unforeseen risks, and strengthen strategic planning.