Global Issues
Business Authors:
Real Estate Mogul & Star of Shark Tank
Speaker Barbara Corcoran is the real estate contributor for NBC's Today Show and an investor/shark on ABC's reality hit Shark Tank.
Co-Star on ABC’s Shark Tank & 2x New York Times Best Selling Author
Branding visionary and urban fashion mogul John inspires with his self-made story. His motivational talks foster diversity and inspire leadership, initiative and creativity in others.
Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine
Geoff Colvin is an award-winning thinker, author, broadcaster, and speaker on today's most significant trends in business. As Fortune's Senior Editor-at-Large, he is one of America's most respected commentators.
Founder, Google Ideas & CEO, Jigsaw
Jared Cohen is at the center of technology and how it is changing the world. As Google’s first Director of Ideas and now the CEO of Jigsaw (its successor arm within Alphabet Inc.), he is at the forefront of using AI to tackle the toughest challenges.
Former Commander, USS Benfold & Author, It's Your Ship
Known for his innovative leadership style, former Navy commander Mike Abrashoff turned the worst-performing ship in the fleet to the best by changing his leadership style and the culture - not the crew
Management Consultant
Patrick Lencioni is a business author and the founder of The Table Group, a San Francisco Bay Area management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational effectiveness.
Global Entrepreneur & Founder, Virgin Group Ltd.
The face, spirit and entrepreneurial mastermind behind Virgin, one of the world’s most dynamic brands, Richard Branson is known for his unique vision, competitive style and showy nature.
Bestselling Author of Smartcuts & Co-Founder of Contently
Shane Snow is an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. He is co-founder of the content technology company Contently, which helps creative people and companies tell great stories together.