Business Growth & Trends Speakers

"If knowledge is power, knowing what you don't know is wisdom." – Adam Grant

Dan Pink deploys the science of motivation to boost engagement, spark innovation, and create better leaders.

Kat Cole is creating a personal legacy of evolution that transcends industries and job titles.

Bonnie St. John challenges audiences to push through their own limitations and re-energize their lives to achieve peak performance.

"Smart people are a dime a dozen. What matters is the ability to think different… to think out of the box." – Walter Isaacson

Richard Montañez's riveting and inspiring story proves that all of us are just one great idea away from our dreams. Hear this one-time janitor tell you how he fanned a spark of innovation into the billion dollar worldwide...

A trailblazing voice, Stephanie Chung empowers corporate, sales, and women leaders to reach new heights through powerful personal stories, lessons learned, and proven strategies from her decades-long career.

As founding president and COO of Ritz-Carlton, Horst Schulze established a new standard of excellence in his industry. He energizes organizations to reconnect with their service commitment.

Spark excitement and take the driver's seat in shaping the future with Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick as he unravels the complexities of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT. With his curiosity-driven approach to AI and innovation, Ethan challenges conventional thinking...

Former Tesla, Apple and GAP Inc. executive, George Blankenship, drives businesses toward innovation and transforms companies from status quo market contenders to forward-thinking and dynamic companies of the future.

Ozan Varol is a literal rocket scientist who moved from navigating the cosmos onto the bestseller lists and the keynote stage. Often celebrated as “one of the best speakers” audiences have ever witnessed, Varol is a globally recognized...

As a world leader in social media research and communication, Dr. Jennifer Golbeck shares with audiences ways to best leverage and the vast array of social data both in their personal and professional lives.

Catalytic and innovative visionary Megan Smith believes that the future of technology is already here.

Renowned for his strategic and operational leadership and working together, Alan Mulally transformed a struggling Ford Motor Company into one of the world’s leading automobile companies and the #1 automobile brand in the United States. Mulally led the...

Drawing on his extensive public and private sector leadership experience, former President of the World Bank David Malpass offers valuable insights into the pressing geopolitical and economic issues of our time. 

William Taylor has a passion for ideas and practices that reshape how organizations compete, innovate and win—in good times and times of crisis. As co-founder of Fast Company, he shook up the business-magazine world and the world of...

As the former co-CEO of Chipotle, Monty Moran led the expansion of the brand from 400 to more than 2,500 locations and brought in more than $23 billion in revenue. His people-first leadership is grounded in the belief...

From advising leaders of war-torn countries to working with senior executives, Dan Shapiro has helped thousands of organizations and individuals navigate conflict and supercharge growth. Shapiro pioneered a new generation of actionable tools and frameworks to help teams...

A tech visionary with down-to-earth grit, Obi Felten sees opportunity when others see impossibility. Her diverse background and relatable demeanor allow her to connect with audiences ranging from senior execs to entrepreneurs to students. She draws on her...

William Dudley shares unique insights into the global economy, the inherent risks of the global financial system, and what it means for the financial markets.

Michele Thornton Ghee has worked at some of the world’s most powerful media brands, helping organizations leverage cultural relevance and create programs that connect authentically to consumers. A global leader and powerhouse visionary, she teaches audiences about personal...

Through her extensive research and practical experience, Marissa Shandell unveils the hidden psychological and social forces that enable employees to feel and perform at their best. With her expert guidance, unravel the secrets that will enable organizations and...

Jonathan Mildenhall has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Audi, Smirnoff, General Motors, Guinness and PlayStation. He has helped companies innovate and strive for diverse and inclusive representation not only in the marketing...

Acclaimed for his ability to put people and purpose at the heart of business, Hubert Joly rebuilt Best Buy into one of the nation’s favorite employers while dramatically growing the company’s stock price.