New WSB Speakers

Andrew Cotton seamlessly intertwines the exhilarating tale of big wave surfing with a focus on teamwork. From pioneering Nazaré to breaking records, his presentations resonate, leaving audiences inspired and unified, making a lasting impact on diverse forums.

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...

Philippe Petit has – literally – seen a view of the world no one else ever has or ever will: from a quarter of a mile in the air walking a ¾” steel cable rigged illegally between the...

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...

A changing world requires a changed approach. Pascal Finette believes that the future is unwritten, and he helps clients embrace the possible, envision the long run, and build what matters.

Eric Siegel is a bestselling author, former Columbia University professor, long-time leading consultant, Forbes contributor, and founder of the long-running Machine Learning Week conference series. He makes the how and why of predictive analytics (aka machine learning) understandable...

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...

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...

Cara Brookins’ riveting story of building her own house with her four kids using YouTube tutorials was an overnight, viral media sensation with audiences around the world finding inspiration in her grit and determination. Cara shows us that...

Karen Eber is an expert at helping people become memorable and engaging communicators, leaders, and storytellers. Karen shows audiences how to improve their storytelling and communications to inform, influence, and inspire others. Karen breaks down the neuroscience of...

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...

Niren Chaudry is a global business leader with over four decades of experience in cultivating brands, teams, and culture across the globe. His journey is marked by more than just professional success; it's fueled by personal tragedy. The...

Brian Banks inspires audiences with his powerful story of overcoming wrongful conviction to achieve freedom and success. His journey highlights resilience, leadership, and the strength to rise above adversity.

Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., is the author of the bestselling books Generations and iGen. Her talks on generational trends and kids’ technology use are based on data on 42 million people and sweetened with plenty of humor, images,...

Jennifer Pharr Davis is the “Serena Williams of long-distance hiking” (PBS). She set the overall speed record on the Appalachian Trail by hiking 47 miles a day for 46 straight days. An authentic storyteller, Jennifer shares trail adventures...

Imagine harnessing the power of an engaging opening video, an electric closing performance, and an inspiring main stage keynote all in one dynamic presentation. For over 20 years, Grammy-nominated spoken word artist Sekou Andrews has been helping global...

Joe Sohm is the most published Americana photographer in the world — more than 1 million times on the hour around the world. Joe’s inspiring keynote talks are told by Joe and his multi-media videos are narrated by...

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...

Tommy McFly knows how to dive into the stories you want to share. Together you will find ways to surprise the audience, discover ideas to make the program pop and make your executives, guests, and (likely) your boss...

Kevin Brown is passionate about helping people and organizations embrace a simple philosophy that separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else – he calls it The HERO Effect®. Through his books and presentations, Kevin entertains, inspires,...

After being rejected from every film school he applied to, AJ Bleyer became one of the youngest directors in the Directors Guild of America at age 27. His action-packed career has taken him from the Pentagon to zero-gravity,...

Dr. Daniel Wendler is a two-time TEDx speaker who blends his expertise as a clinical psychologist with his autistic experience to create informative and impactful speaking experiences for audiences around the globe. He speaks on neurodiversity, social connection,...

It’s plain and simple. Brody Young shouldn’t be alive. Ambushed and left for dead in the desert, he found a way to survive, live, and thrive. He'll journey through the impossible into the probable. Audiences can’t help but...

The US Army Delta Force rescue of Kurt Muse, Code named Operation Acid Gambit, was the first civilian hostage rescue in modern military history.