Business Speakers

Matthew Luhn, Former Pixar Story Artist, is a writer, story consultant, creative writing instructor and keynote speaker with over 25 years' experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios, The Simpsons, and beyond. With… Full Profile

Psychologist and customer experience expert, Dr. Joseph Michelli helps companies and organizations define their legacy. Michelli works with leaders and frontline employees alike to find joy in every aspect of their daily lives while consistently… Full Profile

Rick Miller is one of the few accomplished business executives who has been able to translate his decades of experience into smart advice that helps other senior leaders grow their businesses and themselves. As "Go-to… Full Profile

With over 20 major tech investments under his belt, Nicklas Bergman is one of the most sought-out advisers and speakers on emerging technologies and their business implications. Bergman spends extensive time with early-stage start-ups and… Full Profile

Business advisor and futurist, Jerry Michalski helps organizations navigate the transition from the consumer mass-marketing economy to the Relationship Economy, the new economic model driven by trust and conscious capitalism. Drawing from decades in the… Full Profile

As Chief Economist for the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®), Dr. Shawn DuBravac is at the forefront of the latest consumer technology trends. An internationally sought-after speaker and commentator, he provides crucial economic analysis to association… Full Profile

TOMS founder, Blake Mycoskie rewrote the rules of for-profits and philanthropy by creating and following the "one for one" business model. As a social entrepreneur and enthusiastic speaker, Blake shows that using business to improve… Full Profile

Named one of the "50 Most Creative People" in the world, Mick Ebeling specializes in using imagination and technology to win small victories for humanity and inspire others to do the same. His non-profit engineering… Full Profile

Bestselling author of the ground breaking book Quiet: The Power of Introverts, Susan started a new conversation worldwide about the unique contributions of introverts and how they are undervalued in a society that caters to… Full Profile

With over two decades of experience as a master communicator in Hollywood and the fine arts, Corey Blake's talent for creatively and emotionally connecting with audiences is unrivaled. As the CEO of Round Table Companies,… Full Profile

One of the most successful entrepreneurs of his generation, Kevin Systrom is the co-founder and CEO of Instagram. He and his founding partner, Mike Krieger made headlines in 2012 when they sold the immensely popular… Full Profile

As a child, David Rendall was told that he was a "very bad boy on the edge of too far gone" because he couldn't sit still, be quiet, and do what he was told. Years… Full Profile

Economic expert Noreena Hertz's track record of predicting financial, political, and business trends is second to none. For over 20 years Hertz has been advising national governments, global corporations, and nonprofit organizations, helping them to… Full Profile

Vinh Giang's passion for magic and self-taught business skills lifted his family out of poverty and into a top tier income bracket. An award-winning entertainer, international speaker, and entrepreneur, he is the co-founder and director… Full Profile

As the co-founder and founding editor of Fast Company, Bill Taylor has dedicated his career to showcasing companies around the world who are getting ahead by breaking the rules. The best-selling author of three books,… Full Profile

An internationally regarded financial authority and trend spotter, Dr. Pippa Malmgren takes on economics through a unique holistic lens, showing companies and individuals how they can extract valuable insights and economic implications by tapping into… Full Profile

Throughout her entire career, Tyra Banks has broken barriers and smashed glass ceilings. Despite hearing the words “You can’t” time and time again, she became an iconic model, television star, and accomplished entrepreneur who now… Full Profile

CNBC business superstar, Marcus Lemonis is America's doctor for small businesses. The charismatic serial entrepreneur and owner of the multi-billion dollar company, Camping World, shot to fame for his role in the reality series The… Full Profile

Millennial expert Aaron McDaniel delivers timely aha moments and viable solutions on how to bridge generational gaps in the workplace and marketplace. Drawing from his own experience as a Millennial in the corporate world, McDaniel… Full Profile

A highly respected agent of change, Jay Samit is globally renowned for his expert advice on launching products, building successful businesses, and transforming careers and entire industries. With a fascinating career that spans more than… Full Profile

For thirty-six years, Harry Broadman has been an expert practitioner in international finance, investment and trade, business growth, risk-mitigation, innovation strategy, and corporate governance reform. One of the earliest serial entrepreneurs, he's re-invented himself more… Full Profile

Over a decade before big data became a big topic, Eric Siegel was serenading graduate students and non-engineering majors with catchy original tunes that conveyed key concepts on data mining and AI. Today, the former… Full Profile

As CEO and Co-founder of MBAs Across America, Casey Gerald has spent his recent years helping young entrepreneurs use their businesses to solve their communities' problems and revitalize the nation at a grassroots level. Named… Full Profile

Social entrepreneur Mallory Brown represents a new generation of philanthropy. At age 24, she founded World Clothes Line, an online business that donates one article of clothing for every article sold. Mallory and her numerous… Full Profile