Thought-provoking Speakers

Audiences experience an engaging, heartfelt journey from humble beginnings to global leadership. As the first person of color to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, Shefali learned that true influence begins with empathy, courage, and connection. Shefali's...

Drue Kataoka is a recognized expert in visual generative Artificial Intelligence, and its intersections with business, leadership & creativity. Her talks are visually stunning, inspirational & filled with actionable takeaways. She’s sent her works into space, exhibited and...

Verity Harding is a globally recognized authority on artificial intelligence, named one of TIME100's Most Influential People in AI. With a distinguished career spanning the heart of government, industry, and academia, including her foundational work at Google DeepMind, Verity...

Jeffrey Robinson is an old-fashioned storyteller who has been entertaining audiences around the world for 45 years. The bestselling author of The Laundrymen plus 30 other books, he is credited with introducing the subject of money laundering to...

Called “one of the best minds in energy policy today” by Fareed Zakaria, Jason Bordoff is a former senior White House advisor, Columbia professor, and founder of the nation’s leading energy think tank and its first climate school,...

Scott Reich inspires audiences with a powerful message: citizenship is not just a duty — it’s a force for transformation. A presidential historian, nonprofit CEO, and father to a son with a rare neurological disorder, Reich weaves together...

Chad Lauer captivates audiences by telling his story of tackling major adversity in his life including addiction, loss of a great friend on the basketball court, loss of his father, brain tumors, and multiple cancer diagnoses, while using...

Lt. Col. Herzberg provides a unique first-hand account of what the IDF has been engaged with not only over the past 15 months, but also over the past decade in preparing for what was going to be an...

Dr. Rod Berger is a big-ideas thinker who takes conversations to new and deeper territory, ensures well-rounded and thoughtful discussions, and brings stories to life. From NBA legends like Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley, to global icons like...

Renowned linguist and beloved word nerd podcaster, Anne Curzan can explain the changes in English we’re witnessing all around us, from texting to business jargon to politeness conventions — and how to effectively navigate communication in our professional...

Jon Montgomery entertains audiences with stories of a prairie-boy who dreamed of representing Canada on the world stage of sport — he just needed to find the sport! Developing an unwavering belief that he could achieve his goals is...

Ross Coffman offers straight talk with a humorist twist as a 35 year leader in innovation, leadership, technology, and scale. He's renowned for his unique application of technology to solve complex problems, instruction on how to lead in...

Broderick Turner is an expert on human-centered technology and markets. He founded the Technology, Race and Prejudice Lab and has research collaborations with government organizations and multinational tech companies. His work challenges existing dogma about technology (e.g., AI...

Award-winning entrepreneur Justin Fishkin is a widely respected business strategist, innovator, and investor who focuses on business solutions to pressing global challenges. From his early career with Goldman Sachs through his time managing a broad portfolio of climate-focused...

Alexandra O. Hudson, author and founder of Civic Renaissance, is an inspiring and engaging speaker who captivates audiences through storytelling and ideas. She has advised foreign governments, spoken at Stanford and Yale, and contributes to major media outlets....

Dr. Derek Leben delivers engaging talks on AI ethics that bring together ethical ideas with real-world impact. A skilled educator and speaker, Dr. Leben shows how classic ethical frameworks can be applied to new technologies, and how organizations...

Michal Lev-Ram is a seasoned business journalist with an extensive background covering the most notable people and trends in the technology industry. Coupled with her two decades of experience creating content across multimedia platforms, Michal brings a rich...

In the rapidly changing world of global geopolitics and economic shifts, former Ambassador Ivo Daalder emerges as the essential voice for groups seeking deep, actionable insights. With a distinguished career that includes serving two U.S. presidents as the...

Luke Russert possesses the ability to captivate audiences on a diverse range of subjects with professionalism and enthusiasm. His expertise spans current affairs, innovative projects, career transitions, global exploration, and navigating personal loss. Following in the footsteps of...

Richard Hurowitz offers thought-provoking insights derived from his vast expertise, sharing lessons of some of the greatest heroes in world history and how we can use them to create a better world, better institutional cultures, and prevent genocide...

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...

Dia Bondi helps transformational leaders find their voice and lead with it. She worked with Rio de Janeiro to win the right to host the Summer Olympics and catalyzes leaders across industries to speak powerfully. Her first book,...

Steve Gleason, through his athletic career and nonprofit work, has become a global example and ambassador of inspiration, resilience, perseverance, and leadership.