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Economy & Finance
Economy & Finance:
Expert on the Global Economy
After 12 years at the World Bank as a senior economist, Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel joined the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Finance Professor & Author
Jeremy Siegel is a professor of finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. As one of the most influencial financial economists today, he comments on the economy and financial markets.
"The Wolfette of Wallstreet"
Affectionately known as the "Wolfette Of Wallstreet," at just 28, Lauren Simmons made history becoming the youngest trader on the NYSE floor, and second African-American female trader to work on the exchange in over 228 years.
Former Finance Minister of India
As finance minister of India, speaker Yashwant Sinha is credited for pushing through several major reform measures that put the Indian economy on a firm growth trajectory.
Expert on Global Affairs & Politics
John Sitilides is Principal at Trilogy Advisors LLC in Washington, D.C., specializing in U.S. government relations, geopolitical risk, and international affairs, and Senior Fellow, National Security Program, at the Foreign Policy Research Institute.
European Politician & Finance Expert
Speaker Pedro Solbes served as the European Commissioner of Economic and Monetary Affairs, overseeing the euro's integration across the EU.
Expert on Global Macro Geopolitics
Willis Sparks is a thought leader on risks, opportunities, and trends created by current geopolitical conflicts and political developments in major emerging market countries, as well as on US politics and foreign policy.
Geologist, Energy Expert & Documentary Filmmaker
Dr. Scott W. Tinker is a global energy explorer working to bring industry, government, academia, and nongovernmental organizations together to address major societal challenges in energy, the environment, and the economy.
Attorney, Business Consultant, Co-star of Unicorn Hunters
The staff and the co-stars on the YouTube show “Unicorn Hunters,” call Moe Vela a modern-day renaissance man. And it’s a title well deserved. Vela, who is also co-executive producer of the series, can do it all.
Managing Partner, China India Institute
As Managing Partner of the China India Institute, Wang draws from her experience to help clients build viable global presences. She has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, among others.
Guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, Atlanta Falcons Limited Partner
Rashaun Williams is a trailblazing investor, entrepreneur and financial literacy advocate who has carved out a unique role in the world of venture capital.
Globally-Recognized Expert on Megatrends & Sustainable Business
Andrew Winston is a globally-recognized expert on megatrends, sustainable business, and how to build companies that profit by contributing to a thriving world.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author
An authority on international politics, economics and on energy, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Yergin shares with audiences informative insights into both the U.S. and world economies as they relate to energy.
Co-Founder of Vox.com
A pioneering political blogger since the Internet Dark Ages of 2002, Matthew Yglesias co-founded the popular Vox.com in 2014 where he currently works as a senior correspondent covering politics and economic policy and hosts The Weeds podcast.
Economic Commentator
A member of the World Economic Forum and a contributor to CNBC and CNN, Dr. Linda Yueh explores the effects of globalization and the economies of developing countries.
Nobel Laureate
The founder and managing director of Grameen Bank, speaker Muhammad Yunus is a Nobel Peace Prize winner who is respected for his work toward eradicating world poverty.
Geopolitical Strategist
Peter combines an expert understanding of demography, economics, energy, politics, technology, and security to help clients best prepare for an uncertain future.