Our Speakers

Samy Kamkar is a famous computer hacker, entrepreneur, and a leading expert on cybercrime and system vulnerabilities. He is best known for creating the MySpace worm and for inventing tools like PoisonTap and Evercookie to expose security flaws. A highly sought-after speaker on hacking and GDPR, Kamkar uses his firsthand experience to help businesses discover and fix their own security flaws. His research has revealed unlawful mobile tracking by major tech firms and his invention, PoisonTap, demonstrates the ease with which secured computers can be hijacked via simple USB devices.

Scott Harrison is the founder of charity: water, an organization that has raised over $850 million to fund clean water projects for more than 17.5 million people globally. His approach to non-profit work is defined by the innovative 100% Model and radical transparency. A compelling speaker, Harrison shares his personal journey of redemption and the transformative power of a clear mission, as detailed in his New York Times bestselling book, Thirst. He inspires audiences to leverage technology and storytelling to drive positive, large-scale social change and ethical business practices.

Dr. Raj Sisodia is the founding father of the Conscious Capitalism movement and a Distinguished University Professor at Tecnologico de Monterrey. He is the NYT bestselling co-author of Conscious Capitalism. His books, including Firms of Endearment and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Everybody Matters, detail how world-class companies profit from passion and purpose. His keynotes, delivered over 1,000 times globally, including at the White House and the Vatican, inspire leaders to awaken the conscience of business to achieve growth and healing.

Yashwant Sinha is a distinguished Indian bureaucrat, politician, and former Union Minister of Finance and External Affairs. He spent 24 years in the IAS. He successfully navigated high-level political transitions and implemented key economic reforms, such as deregulating the petroleum industry. His memoir, Confessions of a Swadeshi Reformer, details his experiences.

Mitch Lowe is a co-founding executive of Netflix, former President of Redbox, and former CEO of MoviePass, making him a central pioneer in the entertainment industry's disruption. His book, Watch and Learn, details his lessons in disruption, emphasizing that true innovation requires perseverance, imagination, and a deep understanding of customer needs. His keynotes share invaluable stories on entrepreneurship, the subscription economy, and the future of the $2 trillion entertainment industry.

Vishal Gondal is a serial entrepreneur, the Founder of Indiagames (acquired by Disney), and the CEO of GOQii Inc., a leader in digital health and wearable technology. Recognized as the "Father of the Indian Gaming Industry," he is a prominent angel investor and a TEDster whose expertise spans technology, fitness, and gaming. His keynotes provide dynamic insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and leveraging technology for social good and personal well-being.

Ricardo Lagos is the former President of Chile (2000–2006) and a distinguished economist known for his work in defending democracy and sustainable economic development. He is the founder of the Fundación Democracia y Desarrollo and a board member of the International Crisis Group. His expertise, which includes serving as a UN Special Envoy for Climate Change, is crucial for audiences seeking strategic insights into global security, development, and equality in the Americas and beyond.

Lulu Raghavan is the President of Asia Pacific & Managing Director of India at Landor, a global brand consultancy. She is a leading expert in brand transformation and design strategy. An industry luminary, she built Landor’s India operations and advised major clients including Tata, Mahindra, and Godrej. Her philosophy, “Play Every Day,” advocates for setting multi-dimensional goals and achieving personal and professional flow through mindfulness and disciplined time management.

Kwame Christian is the CEO of the American Negotiation Institute and a leading expert on negotiation and compassionate communication. He is the author of the best-selling book, I Hear You, and the host of the top-ranked podcast Negotiate Anything. His work is centered on his unique Compassionate Curiosity method. A compelling keynote speaker, Christian provides a practical and actionable framework for having difficult conversations with confidence and empathy. He speaks on negotiation, communication, and the importance of emotional intelligence, offering audiences a transformative guide for building stronger relationships and achieving better outcomes.

Robbie Kellman Baxter is the founder of Peninsula Strategies and the authority who coined the term “Membership Economy.” Her bestselling books provide a blueprint for organizations to master subscription pricing, freemium models, and customer loyalty. As a sought-after strategic advisor, her clients include Netflix, Microsoft, and the NBA. Her keynotes teach organizations how to achieve viral growth and recurring revenue by radically rethinking their customer relationships to focus on the Forever Transaction and optimize customer lifetime value.

Paul Moya is the CEO of Millennial Labs, a global consultancy trusted by Fortune 500 companies. He is a Futurist who blends Harvard Strategy with Cowboy Practicality to deliver viable solutions and quantifiable results. His research leverages predictive analytics and insights from behavioral economics to solve complex generational challenges in the workplace and marketplace. As a speaker, he uses his firsthand experience—from private equity investments to global mergers—to provide forward-thinking initiatives and proven strategies to a diverse, global clientele.

Ismael Cala is one of the most renowned journalists and speakers in the Hispanic region, best known for his long-running show Cala on CNN en Español. He is the founder of CALA Enterprises and the Ismael Cala Foundation. The bestselling author of over 11 books, including CALA Contigo, El Poder de Escuchar (The Power of Listening), his work focuses on personal development, effective communication, and finding your purpose. His keynotes provide dynamic inspiration and strategic frameworks for Mindful Exponential Leadership across Latin America and the US Hispanic community.

Lars Silberbauer is an award-winning global marketing executive and a leading expert in digital transformation and cultural relevance. He is a Marketing Academy Fellow and a former executive at LEGO, MTV (Paramount), and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). He is celebrated for driving explosive digital growth, famously transforming LEGO's social media presence to become the most engaging brand in the world. As a keynote speaker, he shares insights on brand transformation, digital leadership, and content strategy, providing actionable blueprints for businesses to adapt to the future of media and technology.

Rahul Dravid is one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, revered as “The Wall.” He is an ICC Hall of Fame inductee and currently serves as the Director of Cricket Operations at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). He is a highly decorated player, named the ICC Cricketer of the Year (2004) and inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame (2018). His talks provide an engaging blend of locker room stories and practical lessons on focus, resilience, and leadership, motivating audiences to overcome obstacles and achieve exceptional, long-term performance.

Graça Machel is a leading global activist and the former First Lady of both Mozambique and South Africa. She served as Mozambique's first Minister of Education, a role in which she drastically reduced the country's illiteracy rate. Today, she is the founder of the Graça Machel Trust, dedicated to education, women's empowerment, and good governance across Africa. As a public speaker, she delivers a stirring message of determination, hope, and advocacy, providing a unique perspective on political transitions, human rights, and the power of committed social action.

Amish Tripathi is a globally bestselling author of The Shiva Trilogy and the Ram Chandra Series. His books have sold over 7 million copies and been translated into 20 languages. A former finance executive and diplomat (Minister, Culture & Education at the High Commission of India in the UK) and an IIM Calcutta alumnus, he brings a unique perspective to the corporate world. His keynotes focus on history, mythology, and philosophy, translating ancient wisdom into lessons on management, creativity, and governance.

Mariana Atencio is a Peabody Award-winning journalist, former anchor for Univision/national correspondent for NBC/MSNBC, and the New York Times bestselling author of Perfectly You. Her highly viral TEDx talk is one of the top 10 most-watched on YouTube, cementing her status as a global inspirational speaker. Her keynotes provide actionable, tested frameworks for corporate clients like JP Morgan and YouTube on fostering resiliency, belonging, and authentic self-expression in the modern workplace.

Jia Jiang is a resilience expert and author of the international bestseller Rejection Proof. He is a leading voice on overcoming the fear of rejection, a topic he explored in his viral "100 Days of Rejection" video blog and one of the most-viewed TED Talks of all time. As a keynote speaker, Jiang provides a powerful and often humorous look at how to build resilience and turn rejection into an asset. He speaks on fear management, sales, and leadership, offering audiences a practical framework for facing adversity with confidence and achieving their most ambitious goals.