Will Guidara

With a remarkable career that includes steering Eleven Madison Park to its status as the #1 best restaurant in the world, founding the Welcome Conference, the world’s preeminent hospitality conference, earning a spot on the Wall Street Journal’s Innovators list, and authoring the bestselling book, Unreasonable Hospitality, Will is a true luminary in the world of hospitality and innovation. Ladies and Gentlemen, Will Guidara.
Simone Giertz

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Robert Greene

Robert Greene is the author of six New York Times bestselling books—The 48 Laws of Power (over 2 million copies sold in the US), The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law (co-written with 50Cent), Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature. His books teach readers how to navigate stressful power situations, how to understand the people they deal with on a much higher level, how to maximize their skillsets and creativity, and how to become superior strategists in life. Since the publication of his first book, Greene has also worked as a consultant to individuals and companies in need of strategic advice. The list of global clients includes musicians, professional athletes and coaches, actors, film directors and agents, entrepreneurs, and business and political leaders. Greene has also served on the Board of directors of a publicly traded company, American Apparel. Greene has a BA in Classics (ancient Greek and Latin) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He speaks several foreign languages and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
Ryan Holiday

Few writers have done more to bring ancient, timeless wisdom and cutting-edge marketing strategies together than Ryan Holiday. His philosophically driven bestselling books have sold over 10 million copies and spent more than 200 weeks on bestseller lists. His books are taught in colleges and marketing programs around the world, including Trust Me I’m Lying, which revealed the massive vulnerabilities (and opportunities) in the global media system in 2012. He has directly influenced Super Bowl-winning teams like the New England Patriots, NBA Champions like the San Antonio Spurs, and Olympic Gold Medalists, as well as sitting Senators, military leaders and some of the biggest and most important companies in the world like Google, Twitter and Microsoft. At the core of Ryan’s teachings is Stoicism, popularized through his New York Times Bestselling books including Obstacle is the Way, Stillness is the Key, Ego is the Enemy, Discipline is Destiny and his latest, book Right Thing, Right Now. What is Stoicism? The idea that while we don’t always control what happens to us in life, we always control how we respond. Illustrated vividly with stories from the greats of history, Ryan provides a framework for overcoming obstacles, scaling new challenges and battling both the ups and downs and life. Profiled by the New York Times, Sports Illustrated and ESPN, Ryan counts among his clients and followers some of the biggest names in business, tech, culture and professional athletics. Ryan lives in Austin, TX where he does his writing in between raising cattle, donkeys and goats.
Laura Gassner Otting

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Christina Tosi

Christina Tosi is a celebrated chef, entrepreneur, and author who transformed the dessert world as the Founder and CEO of Milk Bar. Known for iconic creations like Cereal Milk™ soft serve, Compost Cookies®, and Milk Bar Pie, Tosi has built a bakery empire that reimagines nostalgia through innovative and playful sweets. Since launching Milk Bar in 2008, Tosi has expanded it from a single New York City bakery into a nationwide sensation, with multiple locations and a thriving e-commerce business. A two-time James Beard Award winner, Tosi is also a New York Times bestselling author and a familiar face on shows like Netflix’s Chef’s Table: Pastry and Fox’s MasterChef. Tosi’s journey reflects her passion for creativity, hard work, and innovation, making her a compelling voice in entrepreneurship and culinary storytelling.
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.
Jesse Itzler

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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. .