Simone Giertz
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Swan Sit
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From corporate to creator, Swan Sit was the Global Head of Digital Marketing at Nike, Estée Lauder and Revlon. She’s now a creator on Clubhouse with 3.7 million followers, with Forbes dubbing her “the Queen of Clubhouse.” She also is a public Board Director at Edgewell and Novabay, an advisor at AF Ventures and the AFAQ SPAC, advisor to numerous Web3 companies, and Co-Founder and CMO of Ani Energy, an energy drink launched by TikTok stars Josh Richards and Bryce Hall.
Matt Higgins
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Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur and serves as the Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia, and the Creator & CEO of VeeFriends. Gary is considered one of the leading global minds on what’s next in culture, business, and the internet. Known as “GaryVee,” he is described as one of the most forward thinkers in business. He acutely recognizes trends and patterns early to help others understand how shifts in consumer attention impact the realities of the business world today. Gary’s approach sits at the intersection of business and pop culture. He keenly understands how to bring brand relevance to the forefront. He is a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Uber. In 2024, Gary unveiled two new books. In his sixth New York Times best-selling book, “Day Trading Attention”, he provides fresh insights into navigating the modern social media landscape. Gary’s expertise guides readers on harnessing underpriced attention channels in the digital age. He emphasizes mastering storytelling in these arenas and highlights the “TikTokification of Social Media,” where content relevance surpasses follower counts. In addition, Gary also released his first children’s picture book titled “Meet Me in the Middle”. The picture book, which prominently features two of his VeeFriends characters, Eager Eagle and Patient Pig, delves into the emotional elements essential for nurturing children’s empathy – a crucial skill for their future success. Gary is an entrepreneur at heart – he builds businesses. Today, he helps Fortune 1000 brands leverage consumer attention through his full-service advertising agency, VaynerMedia, which has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, Delhi, and Kuala Lumpur. VaynerMedia is part of the VaynerX holding company, which also includes Eva Nosidam Productions, Gallery Media Group, The Sasha Group, VaynerSpeakers, VaynerCommerce, and Tingley Lane Trading. Gary is the Co-Founder of VaynerSports, VCR Group, VaynerWatt, ArtOfficial, Resy, and Empathy Wines. He guided Resy and Empathy to successful exits — which he later sold to American Express and Constellation Brands, respectively. He also owns a Major League Pickleball team called the 5s, is part owner of a Big3 basketball team, and is an investor in the revival of the SlamBall League. Gary is also the founder and creator of VeeCon – a contemporary super conference that converges business and pop culture with innovation and technology. In addition to running multiple businesses, Gary documents his daily life as a CEO through his social media channels, which have more than 44 million followers and garner more than 300 million monthly impressions/views across all platforms. His podcast, “The GaryVee Audio Experience,” ranks among the top podcasts globally. Gary serves on the board of MikMak, Bojangles Restaurants, Global Citizen Forum, Spin Master and Pencils of Promise. He is also a longtime Well Member of charity: water. Gary’s life ambition is to buy the New York Jets.
Avery Akkineni
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A pioneer in digital marketing and innovation, Avery Akkineni spearheads brand strategy, content, events, and communications as Chief Marketing Officer at VaynerX.
In six years at VaynerX, Avery has catalyzed exponential growth by launching new companies and leading international expansion. She built VaynerMedia APAC from the ground up to over 150 employees in two years, opened key Asia Pacific markets like Singapore, Bangkok, Sydney, and Tokyo. During her tenure, VaynerMedia APAC was awarded Marketing Interactive’s Agency of the Year.
In 2021, Avery founded Vayner3, an innovation consultancy focused on emerging technologies like AI and Web3. Under her leadership, Vayner3 achieved significant industry acclaim, and she was named an Ad Age Web3 Trailblazer, and an AI Thought Leader by Business Insider. Her proven ability to identify and leverage leading-edge channels to drive growth for Vayner and her brand partners has landed Avery recognition on advisory boards of top platforms including Salesforce’s AI Council, Meta’s Creative Council, and Tracer.
Based in Miami, FL overseeing VaynerX’s regional presence, Avery continues to push boundaries in marketing. She is a sought-after speaker on modern marketing and digital innovation, who empowers teams and companies to embrace new opportunities.
Brian Solis
Brian Solis is a globally recognized digital analyst, anthropologist, and Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow. With decades of experience, he’s known for helping companies navigate the intersection of technology and human behavior, blending research with real-world applications to inspire growth and transformation. In his role at ServiceNow, Brian leads strategic initiatives for Innovation and Executive Briefing Centers across Silicon Valley, New York, London, Paris, Sydney, and Singapore. He collaborates with top executives, designing and guiding impactful engagements focused on digital and business innovation. An award-winning author, Brian has written 9 best-selling books, with his latest book Mindshift (2024) exploring how leaders can spot and seize emerging opportunities, rally teams, and drive innovation in the face of disruption and emergent trends. His work, which spans nearly three decades, helps both leaders and everyday people understand how evolving technology shapes society and how to thrive in the digital age. His insights have supported top brands, celebrities, and startups in rethinking digital transformation, culture, and innovation strategies for a new era of connectivity. Brian also hosts [r]evolution, a video series featuring discussions on technology, trends, and best practices with thought leaders such as Katie Couric, Mark Burnett, and Shaquille O’Neal. .
