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Britteny Floyd-Mayo


The Trap Yoga Bae®, Wellness Expert
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Britteny Floyd-Mayo, affectionately known as “Yoga Bae”, is the mastermind behind one of the most diverse and inclusive wellness spaces across the globe. In her untouchable lane, she’s curated an innovative yoga experience designed to affirm lifestyles of wellness and total self-care.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Overcoming Adversity / Mental Health / Diversity & Inclusion / Health & Wellness / Leadership / Motivational

Brian Brackeen


General Partner, Lightship Capital
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Brian Brackeen is a General Partner at Lightship Capital, the Cincinnati-based VC firm dedicated to backing underrepresented entrepreneurs in the Midwest. Brian lectures extensively around the world on entrepreneurship, code, the digital economy, AI and machine learning — and participates in mentorship programs for organizations like Girls Who Code, Black Girls Code and The School District of Miami.

Traveling From: Florida, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / Diversity & Inclusion / Artificial Intelligence / Investing & Venture Capital / Economics & Finance / Blockchain & Web3 / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Technology

Arlan Hamilton


Founder Backstage Capital & Runner, Author, and Venture Catalyst
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Arlan Hamilton is a remarkable entrepreneur who built a venture capital fund from the ground up, while homeless. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a VC firm dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / LGBTQ+ / Activism / Overcoming Adversity / Business / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Management / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Team Building / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Madison Butler


DEI Truth Teller, HR Change Maker
Madison Butler Featured Speaker DEI Truth Teller, HR Change Maker

Madison Butler is a Black, queer woman, and a survivor. Her work is focused around designing spaces and creating scalable strategies to achieve psychological safety. An outspoken advocate for mental health, she is passionate about facilitating hard conversations through storytelling, data, and tough empathy, and removing stigma around trauma, and advisor for being “human at work”.

Traveling From: Texas, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / LGBTQ+ / Future of Work / Activism / Mental Health / Overcoming Adversity / Communication / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Diversity & Inclusion / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Team Building / Social Change & Issues

Tonya M. Evans


Professor & Global Leader in Tech, IP, Crypto Innovation
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Professor Tonya M. Evans is a global leader, accomplished academic and administrator, and world-renowned speaker with over twenty years of experience in law, innovation, academia, and entrepreneurship. She writes, speaks and teaches primarily in the areas of intellectual property, blockchain and crypto assets, tech and innovation, information privacy, financial inclusion, and economic empowerment.

Traveling From: Pennsylvania, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Cryptocurrency / LGBTQ+ / Business / Future of Work / Law & Legal Affairs / College & University / Economics & Finance / Blockchain & Web3 / Emcees & Moderators / Future Trends / Startup / Innovation / Leadership / Politics & Policy / Technology

Mark Levy


Employee Experience Pioneer, Globally Minded HR Leader
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Mark Levy is a seasoned globally-minded Employee Experience Leader who has chosen to work for big-hearted companies and focus on how he can unleash the talents and passions of a company’s employees. Mark was the pioneer of designing the Employee Experience at Airbnb and most recently at Allbirds, showing organizations what is possible when you empower employees and rethink HR.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Branding & Advertising / Future of Work / Business / Activism / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Diversity & Inclusion / Startup / Team Building / Innovation / Leadership

Damian Pelliccione


CEO and Co-Founder of Revry
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Damian Pelliccione is the CEO and Co-Founder of Revry, the world’s first LGBTQ Global Content Streaming Network. With over 15 years of experience in the digital and new media world and as an avid speaker, passionate about supporting the LGBTQ community in both authentic representation and entrepreneurship, Damian has spoken at more than over 250 conferences and film festivals around the world.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / LGBTQ+ / Film & Television / Activism / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Digital Marketing / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Generations & Demographics / Leadership / Marketing / Social Change & Issues / The Arts & Design

Shontavia Johnson


Intersection of Law, Innovation, and Pop Culture
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Shontavia Johnson serves as a highly acclaimed writer, speaker, and commentator thriving at the intersection of law, innovation, and pop culture. She is host of The Shontavia Show and creator of the Brand+Business academy, teaching working professionals how to grow and operate businesses and build personal brands. She was the first African-American woman to receive full tenure at Drake University Law School and is the Associate VP for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Clemson University.

Traveling From: South Carolina, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / Law & Legal Affairs / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Blockchain & Web3 / Education / Emcees & Moderators / Faith & Spirituality / Innovation / Science

Heidi Connal


Executive Coach and Strategy Expert, Former Salesforce VP
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Heidi Connal is a seasoned technology executive with over twenty years of experience building collaborative, compassionate, and high performing individuals and teams. She works with visionary leaders to identify new opportunities within themselves for growth, learning, and contributions. Her techniques cultivate emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and courageous introspection.

Traveling From: Oregon, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / Change Management / Mental Health / Overcoming Adversity / Communication / Work Life Balance / Management / Team Building / Leadership / Motivational

Courtney Caldwell


Co-Founder & COO of ShearShare
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Courtney Caldwell is the Cofounder & COO of beauty-tech startup, ShearShare, the largest provider of on-demand salon and barbershop space rentals and the most affordable leases in the market. She is also an award-winning entrepreneur and tech founder and has spent two decades building winning teams in tech marketing.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / Future of Work / Work Life Balance / College & University / Digital Marketing / Entrepreneurship / Gig Economy / Faith & Spirituality / Future Trends / Startup / Team Building / Health & Wellness / Innovation / Leadership / Marketing / Motivational / Technology

Cheryl Campos


Co-founder & CEO of La Familia, Model, Actress
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Cheryl Campos is the co-founder and CEO of La Familia, a non-profit organization focused on closing the capital gap for Latine founders and funders. Previously, she was the Head of Venture Growth and Partnerships at Republic, an investment platform for founders to raise capital from both accredited and non-accredited investors. Cheryl is a recognized speaker and is passionate about the intersection of finance, technology, and social impact.

Traveling From: Palo Alto, California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / Overcoming Adversity / FinTech / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Economics & Finance / Investing & Venture Capital / Blockchain & Web3 / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Social Change & Issues

Sheena Allen


Founder of Capway, Author
Featured Sheena Allen Keynote Speaker Technology Entrepreneurship

Sheena Allen is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and creative architect. She is the founder of Capway, a neobank for those who do not fit into the traditional banking system, which gave Sheena the title of the youngest female in America to own and operate a digital bank. Sheena has been featured in various documentaries and publications, including Inc Magazine and Forbes.

Traveling From: Georgia, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / FinTech / College & University / Digital Marketing / Diversity & Inclusion / Economics & Finance / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Innovation / Marketing / Technology

Dan Walters


California Current Events and Politics Expert, Journalist, Author
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Dan Walters has been a journalist for nearly 60 years and has written about California and its politics for a number of publications, including the Sacramento Bee and The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Walters frequently appears on CNN, Fox, and other networks, commenting about political developments in California.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Environment & Sustainability / Economics & Finance / Emcees & Moderators / Journalist / Politics & Policy

Christie Pitts


Early Stage Investor at Backstage Capital, Inventor
Featured Christie Pitts Gravity Speakers Keynote Speaker CEO Co-Founder Backstage Studio

Christie Pitts is an experienced early-stage investor at Backstage Capital and co-founder of Backstage Studio. Additionally, Christie led the launch of the first global accelerator program for underrepresented founders. She identified a passion for working with early-stage companies while working as Venture Development Manager at Verizon.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Overcoming Adversity / Business / Activism / College & University / Communication / Diversity & Inclusion / Internet of Things (IoT) / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Team Building / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Brian Banmiller


National Broadcast Journalist, Host of “Banmiller on Business”
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Brian Banmiller is a national business journalist and public speaker who has spent more than 40 years in the news industry, covering business, politics and the economy on television, radio and in print. Currently, his “Banmiller on Business” reports and speeches are delivered to an audience of millions nationwide.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / Global Economy / Communication / Artificial Intelligence / Internet of Things (IoT) / Emcees & Moderators / Journalist / Politics & Policy / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Lolita Taub


GP at Ganas Ventures
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Lolita Taub is a GP at Ganas Ventures where she invests in pre-seed and seed community-driven companies in the US and Latin America. She is a woman of color with 13 years in tech, micro-influencer, an international keynote speaker, 2x TEDx speaker whose work in venture capital and tech has been recognized on Forbes, Inc.com, The Huffington Post and Entrepreneur.com among other publications.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Future of Work / Business / College & University / Artificial Intelligence / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Startup / Technology

Melinda Briana Epler


Founder & CEO of Change Catalyst, Author on Allyship
Featured Melinda Epler Keynote Speaker Diversity and Inclusion Technology Startup Exclusive

Melinda Briana Epler, author of “How To Be An Ally”, has over 25 years of experience developing business innovation and inclusion strategies for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and global NGOs. As CEO of Change Catalyst, Melinda currently works with the tech industry to solve diversity and inclusion together. Using her background in storytelling and large-scale culture change, she is a strategic advisor for tech companies, tech hubs, and governments around the world.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / LGBTQ+ / Activism / Future of Work / Mental Health / Communication / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Startup / Team Building / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Jonas Koffler


NY Times Bestselling Author, Cofounder, Writer & Producer
Featured Jonas Koffler Keynote Speaker Author Writer Producer

Jonas is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and storyteller, and an award-winning writer & producer of books, documentaries, and branded entertainment at storytelling boutique Koffler Pictures. Jonas regularly presents at conferences, organizations, and events on personal innovation and unconventional thinking, the future of work, creativity and learning, community building, wellness, and resilience.

Traveling From: Texas, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Film & Television / Activism / Future of Work / Mental Health / Overcoming Adversity / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Future Trends / Startup / Health & Wellness / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

Andrea Barrica


Co-Founder & CEO of O.school, Author
Andrea Barrica Author and Co-Founder and CEO of O.school

Andrea Barrica, author of Sex Tech Revolution, is CEO and Co-founder of O.school, a judgment-free multimedia platform to learn about sexuality and pleasure. Previously, Andrea co-founded accounting and tax platform, inDinero.com, where she led sales and operations. She also served as a venture partner and entrepreneur-in-residence at 500 Startups.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / LGBTQ+ / Activism / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Health & Wellness / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Max Lenderman


Marketing Innovator, Author, Founder
Featured Max Lenderman Speaker Advertising Marketing Purpose Gravity Speakers Exclusive

Max Lenderman has a pulse on the future so that you and your business can win today. As founder and chief creative officer, he is a pioneering authority on purpose-led brand building, experiential marketing, and large-scale advertising campaigns.

Traveling From: Colorado, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Activism / Branding & Advertising / Diversity & Inclusion / Blockchain & Web3 / Future Trends / Innovation / Marketing / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

Bob Woodward


Legendary Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist, Associate Editor at The Washington Post, and Bestselling Author
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No one else in political investigative journalism has the clout, respect, and reputation of Bob Woodward. He has a way of getting insiders to open up in ways that reveal an intimate yet sweeping portrayal of Washington and the political infighting, how we fight wars, the price of politics, how presidents lead, the homeland security efforts, and so much more.

Traveling From: Washington D.C., USA

Tags: Global Economy / Journalist / Politics & Policy

Shawn DuBravac


Acclaimed Global Futurist, Trendcaster, NY Times Bestselling Author
Featured Shawn DuBravac Keynote Speaker Futurist Technology Business Author

Acclaimed global futurist, trendcaster, and best-selling author Dr. Shawn DuBravac sits at the nexus between innovation and disruption. DuBravac delivers pragmatic and provocative insights into the trends, technologies, and paradigms transforming business and society along with actionable strategies organizations in every industry can apply.

Traveling From: Washington, D.C., USA

Tags: Business / Future of Work / FinTech / Healthcare / Artificial Intelligence / Internet of Things (IoT) / Economics & Finance / Blockchain & Web3 / Virtual & Augmented Reality / Emcees & Moderators / Future Trends / Innovation / Technology

Michael Tchong


Professional Trend Forecaster, Speaker, Author
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A professional trend forecaster, speaker, and author, Michael speaks and writes about cracking the code of the future applying his unique framework of Ubertrends — massive waves that are reshaping global behavior.

Traveling From: San Francisco, CA

Tags: Future of Work / Big Data / Artificial Intelligence / Internet of Things (IoT) / Blockchain & Web3 / Future Trends / Innovation / Technology

Chris Clews


80’s Pop Culture Guy, Author, Marketing Consultant
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Chris Clews combines 22 years of marketing experience in a variety of industries with global brands and ad agencies with his unmatched passion for all things 80s to bring a fun, informative and unique presentation to your group.

Traveling From: Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Tags: Communication / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Team Building / Leadership / Marketing / Motivational

Leroy Chiao


Former NASA Astronaut and International Space Station Commander
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Dr. Chiao began his professional career as a chemical engineer, and his passion for space exploration led him to NASA. Following a stellar 15-year astronaut career, he moved on to leadership positions in entrepreneurial startups, applying his space experience to the business world.

Traveling From: Texas, USA

Tags: Business / Overcoming Adversity / Diversity & Inclusion / Future Trends / Innovation / Leadership / Science / Technology

James Norman


Founder & CEO of Pilotly
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James Norman is a serial entrepreneur who at the age of 16 built his first online company. While previously he may have been known as a visionary in automotive product planning, over the past 10 years in the media and entertainment industry, he has become a thought leader in over-the-top media and consumer video consumption behaviors.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Film & Television / Big Data / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Team Building / Marketing / Technology

Marilyn Sherman


Certified Speaking Professional™ and Author
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Marilyn Sherman is dedicated to training people to let go of obstacles and live and work with courage, commitment, and confidence. For the last 22 years, she has motivated audiences all over the country, and internationally with topics about hope, inspiration, and practical tools to implement immediately.

Traveling From: Nevada, USA

Tags: Business / Change Management / Communication / Sales / Leadership / Motivational

Mazin Jamal


Founder & Executive Director at Holistic Underground
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Mazin Jamal is the founder of Holistic Underground: a leadership & organizational development agency for social movements & businesses. He honed his craft working with leaders and teams around the world. He has coached, consulted, and presented for executive leaders and teams from Apple, Google, Postmates, Atlassian, and more. He is also the creator of the PurposePlace™ Methodology.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Communication / College & University / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Diversity & Inclusion / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Team Building / Leadership / Social Change & Issues

Kunbi Tinuoye


Founder of Urbangeekz, Award-Winning Journalist
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Kunbi Tinuoye is an award-winning British-born journalist and broadcaster based in the United States. She is the founder of UrbanGeekz, a groundbreaking video-centric African-American, Latinx, and multicultural digital news platform focused on technology, science, business, and startups.

Traveling From: Georgia, USA

Tags: Branding & Advertising / Digital Marketing / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Team Building / Journalist / Leadership / Marketing / Technology

Josh Linkner


Hyper-Growth CEO, NY Times Bestselling Author, Venture Capitalist
Featured Josh Linkner

Josh Linkner, who started his career as a jazz guitarist, has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He is also a deeply experienced business leader, venture capitalist, top-rated keynote speaker, and author of four books which include the New York Times bestsellers: Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention.

Traveling From: Michigan, USA

Tags: Business / Internet of Things (IoT) / Entrepreneurship / Innovation / Leadership / Technology

Carrie Kerpen


CEO & Co-Founder Likeable Media, Host of "All the Social Ladies", Author
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Carrie Kerpen an author, columnist, host of the popular podcast “All the Social Ladies”, and the co-founder and CEO of Likeable Media, a digital agency that was named Crain’s sixth Best Place to Work in NYC.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Business / Social Media / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

Adam Cheyer


Co-Founder and Former VP Engineering of Siri and Viv Labs
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Adam Cheyer is a top technology speaker, AI expert, and entrepreneur. He co-founded Siri, which was acquired by Apple, and later co-founded Viv, which became the basis of the voice assistant Bixby on Samsung phones, TVs, watches, and more. He is also a founding member and first developer at Change.org, the world’s largest petition platform, with more than 300M members.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Artificial Intelligence / Entrepreneurship / Future Trends / Innovation / Technology

Ramona Wright


TEDx Speaker, Founder, Strategist, Author, Tech Investor, Philanthropist, Coach
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Ramona Wright, a TEDx speaker, author, tech investor, producer, tech investor, and philanthropist, has more than 15 years of strategic communication expertise. She’s a trailblazer who taught public relations and social media marketing to more than 200. Ramona is an accomplished speaker who has spoken on behalf of the American Heart Association, Google, and Microsoft. She worked with Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar Award-winning talent.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Activism / Mental Health / Overcoming Adversity / Social Media / Communication / College & University / Work Life Balance / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Marketing / Motivational / Technology

Mara Liasson


National Political Correspondent for NPR & FOX News Contributor
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As the national political correspondent for NPR, Mara Liasson’s voice is unmistakable and her words memorable. Her reports can be heard regularly on NPR’s award-winning newsmagazines All Things Considered and Morning Edition.

Traveling From: Washington DC, USA

Tags: Future Trends / Journalist / Politics & Policy / Social Change & Issues

Travis Stiles


Founder of Novoron Bioscience
Featured Travis Stiles Keynote Speaker Science Healthcare Neuroscience

Dr. Travis Stiles is the founder of Novoron Bioscience, which is developing therapeutics to reverse damage of the brain and spinal cord. A member of the Cherokee Nation, Dr. Stiles is a passionate advocate for diversity, equality, science and informed solutions to the world’s problems and speaks across the spectrum from innovators to policymakers to encourage the ideas and policies that will shape the future.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Healthcare / Diversity & Inclusion / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Health & Wellness / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational / Science

Chris Barton


Founder and Creator of Shazam, Entrepreneur, Inventor, and Tech Investor
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Chris Barton is the Founder and Creator of Shazam. Chris’s creation of Shazam was nothing short of pure magic as it was far ahead of its time. Chris seeks to delight people by using technology to make seemingly impossible ideas come to life. In his speeches, Chris’s story and storytelling completely captivate audiences. He inspires people to make big things happen in their organizations – to create magic in defiance of the obstacles.

Traveling From: San Francisco, CA, USA

Tags: Customer Experience / Big Data / Business / Artificial Intelligence / Investing & Venture Capital / Entrepreneurship / Future Trends / Startup / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational / Technology

Yelitsa Jean-Charles


Founder & CEO of Healthy Roots Dolls
Yelitsa Jean-Charles Featured Keynote Speaker Healthy Roots Diversity Inclusion Entrepreneur

Yelitsa Jean-Charles founded Healthy Roots after recognizing a need for more diverse toys and representation in children’s publishing. She has been recognized as Essence’s 50 Founders to watch and frequently speaks about entrepreneurship, social justice, and cultural competency.

Traveling From: Detroit, MI, USA

Tags: Activism / Diversity & Inclusion / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Social Change & Issues

Kimberly Seals Allers


Advocate, Award-Winning Journalist, Author
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Kimberly Seals Allers is an award-winning journalist, author of five books, international speaker, strategist, and advocate for maternal and infant health. A former senior editor at Essence and writer at Fortune magazine, Kimberly is a leading commentator on birth, breastfeeding and motherhood and the intersection of race, policy, and culture.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Activism / Communication / Healthcare / Health & Wellness / Journalist / Social Change & Issues

Phil Gwoke


Internationally Recognized Speaker, Generational Expert
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As an internationally recognized speaker, Phil has shared his wisdom and inspired audiences in 40 different states and four continents to over 100,000 people. He is a firm believer that with the proper motivation, training, and support system, members of any generation can become capable of remarkable accomplishments.

Traveling From: Minnesota, USA

Tags: Business / College & University / Communication / Management / Sales / Future Trends / Generations & Demographics / Motivational

Liza Pavlakos


Entrepreneur, Author, Philanthropist, Psychotherapist

Liza is the Founder of Positive Breakthroughs, improving mental health is a passion and commitment for Liza and her team. She is a qualified psychotherapist, transformation executive coach, entrepreneur, storyteller, and keynote speaker, inspiring individuals to live their best possible life. Liza presents an impassioned and compelling story of true grit and resounding resilience. A story of overcoming impossible adversities, triumphing against all odds, and becoming a self-made, highly successful entrepreneur.

Traveling From: Melbourne, Australia

Tags: Mental Health / Overcoming Adversity / Motivational

Jared Weiner


Leading Futurist, EVP & Chief Strategy Officer of The Future Hunters
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Jared is Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer of The Future Hunters, one of the world’s leading futurist consulting firms. His work is industry-agnostic, and covers trend activity in the realms of science & technology, economics, politics, demographics and environmental issues.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Business / Environment & Sustainability / Economics & Finance / Entrepreneurship / Future Trends / Generations & Demographics / Politics & Policy / Science / Technology

Bill Reichert


Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, Author, Mentor
Featured Bill Reichert Entrepreneur Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures Gravity Speakers

Bill Reichert is co-founder and Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures, a well-known seed and early-stage venture capital firm in Silicon Valley. Bill travels around the world giving presentations and workshops on innovation, entrepreneurship, venture capital, and technology trends.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / College & University / Investing & Venture Capital / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Innovation / Leadership / Technology

Jeff Butler


Millennial Generation Expert and Technology Speaker
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Jeff Butler is a speaker, author, and international consultant who helps organizations improve their relationships with millennial employees. Unlike other experts on millennials, Jeff has been in the trenches of what it means to be a millennial and what it takes to retain and keep them engaged. You may have seen him on Forbes, USA Weekly, or on the TED stage.

Traveling From: Dallas, Fort Worth, Texas

Tags: Business / College & University / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Future Trends / Team Building / Generations & Demographics / Leadership / Marketing / Technology

Kim Crayton


The Antiracist Economist, Advisor, Educator, Mentor
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Kim Crayton, known as the Antiracist Economist, is dedicated to building a future that is Supremacy, Coercion, Discrimination, and Exploitation Free. Formerly known for #causeascene, she used her platform to call out harm and the facade of inclusion, often advising tech companies that were experiencing “challenges” when it came to ensuring the welcoming and psychological safety of their work environment.

Traveling From: Atlanta, USA

Tags: Future of Work / Business / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Economics & Finance / Emcees & Moderators / Leadership

Peter Sheahan


Founder & CEO of Karrikins Group, C-Suite Advisor, Thought Leader, Author
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Peter Sheahan is the founder & Group CEO of Karrikins Group, a C-Suite Advisor, and a bestselling author. Sheahan is also known internationally for his innovative business thinking and thought leadership. With over 120 staff, in 24 cities, across nine countries, Sheahan knows firsthand the challenges of growing a business in these rapidly-changing times. He helps leading brands turn challenges into opportunities and disruption into growth.

Traveling From: Denver, Colorado, USA

Tags: Customer Experience / Business / Change Management / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Sales / Team Building / Leadership

Bruce Himelstein


One of The Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing
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Bruce Himelstein is the Ritz-Carlton executive who transformed customer service for one of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands. He is credited with leading some of the travel and hospitality industry’s most prestigious domestic and global brands during a 30+ year illustrious career setting the global standards in hospitality, marketing, and C-level executive management.

Traveling From: Florida, USA

Tags: Business / Branding & Advertising / Sales / Innovation / Marketing

Kwame Anku


Visionary Entrepreneur, CEO of Black Star Fund
Featured Kwame Anku Keynote Speaker Visionary Entrepreneur CEO of Black Star Fund

Kwame Anku is the CEO and Chairman of the Black Star Fund, an early-stage innovation fund. Kwame has worked extensively in business development and media marketing for over two decades, entering into the tech industry after being personally recruited by the late legendary rock star Prince to develop his mobile app, overseeing business and development teams on Africa, Asia, and the US.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Overcoming Adversity / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Faith & Spirituality / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Denise Lee Yohn


Go-to Expert on Brand Leadership, Bestselling Author
Featured Denise Lee Yohn Marketing Bestselling Author Gravity Speakers

Denise Lee Yohn is the go-to expert on brand leadership for national media outlets, an in-demand speaker and consultant, and an influential writer, authoring the bestselling book What Great Brands Do: The Seven Brand-Building Principles that Separate the Best from the Rest.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Branding & Advertising / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Sales / Team Building / Innovation / Leadership / Marketing

Diane Allen


Award-Winning International Flow State Speaker, Peak Performance Expert, TEDx Speaker, Thought Leader, Violinist
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Flow State Speaker & Violinist Diane Allen is an Award-Winning International Speaker, Peak Performance Expert, and thought leader who speaks on increasing the meaning, joy, and fulfillment in one’s work and life by accessing the flow state. Diane is best known for her experiential Keynotes, Training, and Coaching programs that go Beyond Engagement™. Her three-step Flow Strategy™ system empowers people to get into their flow state, be in their genius, and love their job & life.

Traveling From: Bend, Oregon, USA

Tags: Mental Health / Business / Work Life Balance / Music / Communication / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Team Building / Health & Wellness / Leadership / Motivational

Guy Kawasaki


Chief Evangelist of Canva, Former Chief Evangelist of Apple, Bestselling Author
Featured Guy Kawasaki Author Keynote Evangelist Canva Executive Fellow Haas School of Business Gravity Speakers

Guy Kawasaki is a bestselling author, former chief evangelist of Apple, and a former trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. Today, he is the chief evangelist of Canva (an online graphic design tool), brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, and is also an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley).

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Social Media / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Innovation / Leadership / Marketing / Technology

Tara Matamoros Carter


COO & Partner at Tangelo
Featured Tara Matamoros Carter COO Tangelo Keynote Speaker Strategy Technology

Tara Carter is a highly driven COO/Partner at Tangelo and a Partner at Backstage Capital, providing full circle guidance to startups and larger. She has over 25 years of experience in mentoring, growing and advising startups, investor relations, omni-channel marketing, business strategy, deep technology, and product development, diversity and inclusion, predictive analytics, data visualization, business intelligence, and activism.

Traveling From: Connecticut or New York, USA

Tags: Business / Activism / Cybersecurity / Artificial Intelligence / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Blockchain & Web3 / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Marketing / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Matt Mayberry


Performance Expert, Former NFL Linebacker
Featured Matt Mayberry Former NFL Athlete Keynote Speaker Leadership Business

Matt Mayberry, a former NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears, is currently one of the most-read columnists for Entrepreneur Magazine, as well as an acclaimed keynote speaker, author, and peak-performance strategist. Using a real-world approach, He specializes in maximizing the performance of organizations, teams, and individuals all over the world.

Traveling From: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Tags: Overcoming Adversity / Business / Change Management / Management / Sales / Team Building / Leadership / Motivational

Amy Peck


Founder & CEO of EndeavorVR
Amy Peck, CEO & Founder of EndeavorVR

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Artificial Intelligence / Healthcare / Blockchain & Web3 / Virtual & Augmented Reality / Emcees & Moderators / Future Trends / Innovation / Marketing / Technology

Pierre Khawand


Author and Founder of People-OnTheGo
Featured Pierre Khawand Author and Founder Gravity Speakers

Pierre Khawand has more than twenty years of experience in the software industry. He has helped leaders develop the awareness and behaviors needed to focus on results and develop people in the midst of the information overload.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Change Management / Work Life Balance / Productivity / Leadership / Technology

Brad Montgomery


Motivational Speaker, Certified Speaking Professional
Featured Brad Montgomery Humor Funny Speaker

Brad Montgomery teaches people how to use happiness to boost productivity, creativity, innovation, and profits. He specializes in using humor, interactivity, music, and visuals to ignite audiences so that they can use happiness as a tool to improve their lives and their jobs.

Traveling From: Colorado, USA

Tags: Change Management / Business / Communication / Emcees & Moderators / Team Building / Motivational

Paul Armstrong


Strategist, Author, Advisor on Emerging Technologies
Featured Paul Armstrong Strategist Author

Paul Armstrong is an in-demand speaker on emerging technologies, social technologies and strategy, and regularly advises brands like Coca-Cola, Experian, Sony Music, P&G, PwC and several technology start-ups. He writes a column for Forbes and also advises the UK Government on digital strategy.

Traveling From: England, United Kingdom

Tags: Business / Big Data / Artificial Intelligence / Internet of Things (IoT) / Blockchain & Web3 / Future Trends / Innovation / International / Technology

Chris Burry


Co-CEO of US Market Access & A3 Global Collider
Featured Chris Burry CEO A3 Global Collider Gravity Speakers

Chris is a serial entrepreneur with global experience. Since 2010, he has focused on bringing the lessons of Silicon Valley to entrepreneurs around the world. He is the co-founder of the US Market Access Center and the A3 Global Collider. Through USMAC, Chris has trained and mentored more than 1,000 startups from 25+ countries.

Traveling From: San Francisco, CA

Tags: Business / Communication / College & University / Investing & Venture Capital / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Technology

Connie Merritt


Dynamic Motivational Speaker, Award-Winning Author
Featured Connie Merritt Business and Healthcare Speaker

Connie Merritt, BSN, RN, PHN, has more than 25 years experience of speaking nationally with leading companies, organizations, and associations in Business and Healthcare industries.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Mental Health / Communication / Work Life Balance / Healthcare / Productivity / Health & Wellness / Motivational

Jessica Brown


Design Leader, Staff Product Designer at Faire, Former Director of UX at VICE
Featured Jessica Brown Director of UX VICE Keynote Speaker Design Gravity Exclusive

Jessica Brown is staff product designer at Faire. She previously led design and user research teams at Vice Media and Rent the Runway. Fascinated by the co-evolution of culture and technology, she loves leading teams to find simple design solutions to complex problems. Jessica speaks on executing redesigns at scale and common philosophies and practices guiding creative people of all disciplines. She has established design and research practices that brought users’ stories to the heart of the product.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Branding & Advertising / Communication / Digital Design / Startup / Marketing / Technology / The Arts & Design

Sarita Maybin


Communication Expert, Author, TEDx Speaker
Sarita Maybin Keynote Speaker Productivity Communication Team Building

Sarita Maybin is a communication expert, author, TEDx speaker, and international keynote speaker with more than 20 years of experience providing audiences with strategies to stay positive, constructively confront tough communication situations, and work together better.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Communication / Management / Team Building / Motivational

Ayinde Alakoye


CEO of nēdl, Serial Entrepreneur
Featured Ayinde Alakoye CEO Serial Entrepreneur Broadcast Audio Video Artificial Intelligence

Ayinde Alakoye is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of nēdl, his third live broadcast radio streaming venture. Ayinde was also the creator of the original iheartradio app served as a Speechwriter, Staffer, and Senior Message Advisor for Presidential Candidate Barack Obama, during both elections.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / College & University / Artificial Intelligence / Digital Marketing / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Innovation / Marketing / Technology

Sandra Garcia


Marketing and Brand Elevation Specialist, DEI Consultant, Founder Encounter Your Potential
Sandra Garcia Lowery Featured Keynote Speaker Marketing Personal Branding DEI

Sandra Garcia is a Marketing and Branding strategist and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant. Now the founder of Encounter Your Potential, she develops and executes strategies that use marketing as the pillar for achieving business goals and driving revenue.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Business / Branding & Advertising / Social Media / Diversity & Inclusion / Digital Marketing / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Marketing

Barry Posner


Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach, Professor
Featured Barry Posner Business Keynote Speaker Workshop and Training Gravity Speakers

Barry Posner has received countless awards and has been ranked among the most recognized and influential Leadership Coaches, Most Influential HR thinkers, and among the top Leadership and Management Experts in the world.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Change Management / Communication / Management / Productivity / Sales / Team Building / Leadership

Antonio Altamirano


Co-founder of Tangelo Technologies
Featured Antonio Altamirano Co-founder Tangelo Technologies Keynote Speaker

Antonio pioneered the adoption of early social media platforms at Fortune 500 companies and managed the integration of emerging technologies. Currently, he is co-founder of Tangelo Technologies, a Venture Studio and Innovation Lab in Silicon Valley where he believes that technology can and must contribute to society in positive, ethical, equitable, and scalable ways.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / College & University / Digital Marketing / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Leadership / Marketing / Technology

Keith Ferrazzi


Founder and CEO Ferrazzi Greenlight, Bestselling Author
Featured Keith Ferrazzi Keynote Speaker Gravity Speakers

Keith Ferrazzi is a bestselling author, speaker, investor, philanthropist, and executive team coach who helps teams transform enterprises. As Founder and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, he coaches executive teams in top organizations to achieve extraordinary outcomes. He formerly served as CMO of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Future of Work / Business / Change Management / Management / Productivity / Sales / Team Building / Leadership

Rodney Sampson


CEO of Opportunity Hub, Inclusive Startup Ecosystem Builder, Venture Capitalist, Economist
Featured Rodney Sampson OHUB Technology Policy Author Professor Keynote Speaker Investor

Rodney Sampson, of Opportunity Hub, is heralded as the leading inclusive startup ecosystem builder and is passionate about reducing poverty and wealth gap by advancing the cause of innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and investment as a way of life for all, with an emphasis on socially disadvantaged and under-estimated and sponsored communities in America and beyond.

Traveling From: Atlanta, GA, USA

Tags: Future of Work / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Economics & Finance / Investing & Venture Capital / Blockchain & Web3 / Education / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Faith & Spirituality / Startup / Politics & Policy / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Dawn Dickson


Serial Entrepreneur & Inventor
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Dawn Dickson is a serial entrepreneur and inventor with over 20 years of experience in technology, marketing, and business development. Her most recent ventures are Flat Out of Heels and PopCom. Dawn is a seasoned professional speaker, business advisor, and angel investor. She continues to be recognized as one of the nation’s top retail tech entrepreneurs.

Traveling From: Ohio, USA

Tags: Business / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Crowdfunding / Artificial Intelligence / Blockchain & Web3 / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Team Building / Innovation / Leadership / Technology

Jones Loflin


Internationally Recognized Speaker, Author, Corporate Trainer
Featured Jones Loflin Keynote Trainer Gravity Speakers

Jones Loflin equips individuals and organizations with real tools to conquer today’s tsunami of work and life challenges. Jones’ innovative solutions on leadership, change, and time management has attracted the attention of organizations around the world.

Traveling From: North Carolina, USA

Tags: Business / Change Management / Work Life Balance / Communication / Productivity / Team Building / Leadership / Motivational

Ryan Estis


Sales & Leadership, Business Growth & Performance Expert, Consultant, Certified Human Capital Strategist
Ryan Estis Featured

Ryan Estis is a top-performing sales professional and leader, keynote speaker, consultant, business growth & performance expert, and certified human capital strategist. As a former chief strategy officer of McCann Worldgroup, he brings a fresh perspective to business events. Ryan is known for his innovative ideas on leading change, improving sales effectiveness, and preparing for the future of work. He was recently recognized as one of “the best keynote speakers ever heard” by Meetings & Conventions magazine.

Traveling From: Minnesota, USA

Tags: Customer Experience / Business / Change Management / Future of Work / Sales / Leadership / Motivational

Victoria Labalme


Internationally Acclaimed Inspirational Performing Artist
Featured Victoria Labalme

With over 20 years in the Performing Arts – from Broadway to comedy clubs to high-profile television to commercials including a Super Bowl spot – Victoria Labalme helps people perform at their highest levels by awakening their hidden genius.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Overcoming Adversity / Communication / Sales / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational

Troy Hazard


Franchise Expert, TV Host, Global Business Leader
Featured Troy Hazard Keynote Speaker Entrepreneur Business

The entrepreneurial genius, Troy Hazard, has founded and nurtured twelve businesses over two decades, has turned around businesses that were making enormous losses, and has consulted to countless successful companies including Goodyear, Baskin Robbins, Subway, Fisher & Paykel and many more.

Traveling From: Florida, USA

Tags: Business / Global Economy / Change Management / Communication / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Sales / Team Building / Leadership / Motivational

Erica Orange


EVP & COO of The Future Hunters
Erica Orange Featured

Erica Orange is Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of The Future Hunters, one of the world’s leading futurist consulting firms. She evaluates emerging social, technological, economic, political, demographic and environmental trends – and identifies the strategic implications of those trends for several of the most influential Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and public sector clients.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Business / Environment & Sustainability / Artificial Intelligence / Economics & Finance / Blockchain & Web3 / Entrepreneurship / Future Trends / Generations & Demographics / Innovation / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Geoff Colvin


Senior Editor-at-Large for Fortune, Award-winning Journalist for Fortune & CBS Radio, Bestselling Author, Broadcaster
Geoff Colvin Senior Editor-At-Large Fortune Keynote Speaker Bestselling Author

As Fortune magazine’s senior editor-at-large, Geoff Colvin is now in his fourth decade at Fortune. He is one of business journalism’s sharpest and most respected commentators on leadership, management, globalization, government regulation, corporate governance, competition, the economy, the InfoTech revolution, human performance and related issues.

Traveling From: Connecticut, USA

Tags: Business / Future of Work / Global Economy / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Economics & Finance / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Future Trends / Journalist / Leadership / Politics & Policy / Technology

Dr. Tina Opie


Chief Vision Officer at Opie Consulting Group, Professor, Author
Dr Tina Opie Featured Professor Author DEI

Whether as a keynote speaker or interactive workshop leader, Tina’s focus is on creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. Using her Shared Sisterhood framework and proven approaches for unearthing blind spots within individuals and organizations. Tina serves as a catalyst for new thinking and needed change.

Traveling From: Massachussets, USA

Tags: Communication / Diversity & Inclusion / Education / Emcees & Moderators / Team Building / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

Rebecca Altamirano


Co-founder Tangelo Technologies, Author
Featured Rebecca Altamirano Keynote Speaker Activist Education Speaker

Rebecca Altamirano has dedicated her professional life to working within underrepresented communities to open up access to the culture of power. Her professional path has given her deep hands-on experience on working with the underserved and underrepresented. Many of these experiences she has shared as a co-author of “Be The Change: Reinventing Schools for Student Success”

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Activism / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Education / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

David Goldsmith


Educator, Author, Leadership Expert
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David is the author of Paid to THINK: A Leader’s Toolkit for Redefining Your Future, a work for which he has earned comparisons to Peter Drucker, the father of modern-day management. Considered by some to be the “Thought Leaders’ Thought Leader”, he is known for replacing common leadership thinking with bold, proven, and sometimes counter-intuitive approaches to address leadership challenges and opportunities.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Big Data / Business / Artificial Intelligence / Internet of Things (IoT) / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Future Trends / Innovation / Leadership / Technology

Suneel Gupta


Healthcare Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, Visiting Scholar at Harvard Medical School, Host of American Express Business Class Docuseries & Podcast
Suneel Gupta Featured

As the founding CEO of RISE, a breakthrough wellness company, Suneel Gupta helped thousands of people build better habits for life and work. Now as a bestselling author, host of an American Express Docuseries & podcast, and Visiting Scholar at Harvard Medical School, Suneel has taken his mission one step further – helping organizations and teams reach peak performance by lifting their people’s emotional resilience.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Change Management / Mental Health / Work Life Balance / Healthcare / Entrepreneurship / Team Building / Health & Wellness / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational

Eric Termuende


Thought Catalyst, Team Builder, Future Proofer
Eric Termuende Featured

Eric Termuende is a globally-recognized thought leader, author, and keynote speaker on the future of work and building teams that thrive. Eric is helping leaders build incredible teams and tomorrow’s greatest places to work. His one-degree shift methodology enables leaders to build trust, remove friction, and create a culture of experimentation. Eric has delivered over 400 keynotes to organizations including IBM, The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Zoom, TD, BMO.

Traveling From: British Columbia, Canada

Tags: Future of Work / Business / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Future Trends / Team Building / Generations & Demographics / Leadership

Diane Flynn


Cofounder & CEO of Reboot Accel, Author, Executive Coach

Diane Flynn is co-founder and CEO of ReBoot Accel, designing diverse work cultures where every employee thrives. She is co-author of The Upside, resenting the impact of diversity on business performance and 5 levers that work.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Future of Work / Communication / Diversity & Inclusion / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Productivity / Team Building / Generations & Demographics / Leadership / Motivational

Erin Sarofsky


Founder & Executive Creative Director of Sarofsky
Featured Erin Sarofsky Keynote Speaker Creative Director

Erin Sarofsky is the Founder and Executive Creative Director of Sarofsky, her own design-driven production studio. Her work with a Who’s Who list of top-level marketing and entertainment industry executives has her collaborating on main titles for the Marvel blockbusters, among others.

Traveling From: Illinois, USA

Tags: Branding & Advertising / Film & Television / Digital Design / Emcees & Moderators / Team Building / The Arts & Design

Linda Nazareth


Economist, Futurist, Author
Featured Linda Nazareth Future of Work Economist Keynote Speaker

Linda Nazareth is an economist, a futurist and a respected authority on the future of work. As a newspaper columnist and an author, she knows how to frame things in ways that both educate and entertain, and as the Senior Fellow for Economics and Population Change at think-tank the Macdonald Laurier Institute she knows what she is talking about.

Traveling From: Toronto, Canada

Tags: Business / Global Economy / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Diversity & Inclusion / Economics & Finance / Emcees & Moderators / Future Trends / Generations & Demographics / International / Leadership

Marc Randolph


Netflix Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, Advisor, Bestselling Author, Executive Mentor & Angel Investor
Marc Randolph Featured

Marc Randolph is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. Although best known as the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, Marc’s career as an entrepreneur spans more than four decades. He’s founded or co-founded six other successful startups, mentored rising entrepreneurs, and invested in numerous successful tech ventures. He is a frequent speaker at industry events, serving variously as a board member, mentor, or executive coach.

Traveling From: Santa Cruz, California, USA

Tags: Business / Entrepreneurship / Future Trends / Startup / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational / Technology

Manny Faces


Award-Winning Journalist, Podcast Producer, Public Speaker, Consultant, Advocate for Hip Hop culture
Manny Faces Featured

Michael “Manny Faces” Conforti is an award-winning journalist, podcast professional, public speaker and independent scholar. Much of his work focuses on advocating for the use of Hip Hop music and culture as a tool to improve lives, livelihoods and communities throughout the nation and the world, in areas including education, science and technology, health and wellness, politics and social justice, business and entrepreneurialism, the fine arts, spirituality and self-help, and more.

Traveling From: Georgia, USA

Tags: Music / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Innovation / Journalist / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

Karl Lillrud


eCommerce Business Expert, Influencer, Coach, Author

Karl Lillrud is a best-selling author of 6 books, two times TEDx speaker. Also, He has been honored as one of the world’s Top 50 eCommerce experts, Top 30 eCommerce influencers, Top 50 speakers on online growth and eCommerce.
Karl Lillrud educates and inspires his audience on subjects related to online consumer behavior, internet-based business, e-commerce, and online strategies.

Traveling From: Málaga, Spain

Tags: Business / Digital Marketing / Entrepreneurship / Sales / Future Trends / Startup / Innovation / Leadership / Marketing

Greg Schwem


Humorous Corporate Entertainer, Author
Greg Schwem Featured

Greg Schwem is more than just a business humor keynote speaker and sought after corporate emcee, Greg is also an author, nationally syndicated humor columnist for the Chicago Tribune, award-winning greeting card writer and creator of funnydadinc, voted one of the top Dad humor sites of 2016.

Traveling From: Illinois, USA

Tags: Business / Emcees & Moderators / Sales / Team Building / Marketing / Motivational

Mike Evans


Award Winning Author and Speaker

Mike has developed a unique perspective from 20+ years working alongside world-renowned thought leaders. He is a leading authority on unleashing personal and organizational accountability. Clients rely upon Mike’s solutions to accelerate change, shape their optimal culture, flawlessly execute key strategies, ignite leadership capacity at all Levels, amplify employee engagement, and cultivate peak performance.

Traveling From: Pennsylvania, USA

Tags: Change Management / Business / Future of Work / Communication / Healthcare / Diversity & Inclusion / Management / Productivity / Entrepreneurship / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational

Ted Ma


High-Performance Leadership, Team Building, Motivational Speaker
Featured Ted Ma Keynote Motivational Speaker Gravity Speakers

Ted Ma is a leadership development expert. As an entrepreneur, he built an international sales team of over 6,000 agents, had been featured in Success From Home magazine and helps organizations develop high-performance leaders and create a collaborative team culture.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Change Management / Productivity / Emcees & Moderators / Sales / Faith & Spirituality / Team Building / Leadership / Motivational

Chris Baréz-Brown


Master of Transformation, Author
Chris Baréz-Brown Keynote Master of Transformation Author

Chris is a master of transformation. His unique energetic approach challenges businesses to embed a dynamic creative culture within their company ethos. Brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Diageo, Unilever, Sony, and WPP come back time and again as his results produce tangible returns on investment.

Traveling From: England, United Kingdom

Tags: Business / Activism / Work Life Balance / Emcees & Moderators / Innovation / International / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

Dave Knox


Brand Marketer, Venture Investor, Startup Advisor
Featured Dave Knox

As a brand marketer, venture investor, and startup advisor, Dave Knox bridges the worlds of the Fortune 500 and entrepreneurship and is widely recognized as an industry thought leader.

Traveling From: Cincinnati, OH

Tags: Business / Branding & Advertising / Digital Marketing / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Innovation / Marketing

David Meerman Scott


Business Growth Strategist, Entrepreneur, VC Strategic Partner, Bestselling Author
David Meerman Scott Keynote Speaker Marketing PR Bestselling Author Content

David Meerman Scott helps companies and organizations generate attention and grow business in a real-time world. He spotted the online content revolution in its infancy and wrote five books about it including The New Rules of Marketing & PR, the definitive book on the topic, translated into 29 languages. David’s ideas have captured the attention of respected firms and organizations all over the world – having spoken in over 40 countries and on all seven continents.

Traveling From: Massachusetts, USA

Tags: Branding & Advertising / Social Media / Digital Marketing / Sales / Future Trends / Marketing

Roderick Jefferson


Author and Award Winning Global Sales Enablement Thought Leader
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For over twenty years, Roderick, has built award-winning sales enablement organizations within some of the world’s most successful Fortune 1,000 companies. Roderick has won numerous awards including a Sales Enablement Lifetime Achievement. He was also selected as a 2020 Sales and Marketing Influencer by LinkedIn and the 2015 Sales On-boarding Program of the Year by SiriusDecisions.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Diversity & Inclusion / Productivity / Emcees & Moderators / Sales / Generations & Demographics / Leadership / Motivational

Mike Abrashoff


Former Commander, USS Benfold and Author, It’s Your Ship
Mike Abrashoff Featured Keynote Speaker Former Commander Author Leadership

Mike Abrashoff was the most-junior officer in the Pacific Fleet when he took command of the near-worst performing ship. Twelve months later, the USS Benfold was the best ship in the entire Navy – using the same crew. The story of that stunning transformation has lessons for every organization: leadership matters – and culture is everything.

Traveling From: Florida, USA

Tags: Business / Communication / Management / Productivity / Team Building / Leadership

Milagros Phillips


The Race Healer
Milagros Phillips Keynote Speaker Race Healer Diversity Inclusion

Milagros Phillips designs strategic learning initiatives for clients seeking to enhance their diversity and inclusion programs by adding race literacy to their initiatives. With more than 25 years of experience in learning and development, Milagros has consulted with, designed and delivered customized programs across many industries and services, including financial/insurance, healthcare, higher education, and national and political leaders.

Traveling From: Maryland, USA

Tags: Activism / Communication / College & University / Healthcare / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Diversity & Inclusion / Education / Faith & Spirituality / Team Building / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

Col. Nicole Malachowski


First Woman Thunderbird Pilot, Combat Veteran, Fighter Squadron Commander, White House Fellow & Adviser, and Indomitable Spirit
Featured Nicole Malachowski Keynote Speaker First Woman Thunderbird Pilot Overcoming Adversity

Col. Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.) defies stereotypes. She was a jet fighter pilot, a combat veteran, and the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron. But her distinguished 21-year Air Force career came to an end when a devastating tick-borne illness left her unable to speak or walk for ten months leaving Nicole’s indomitable spirit to fight back against overwhelming odds and prevail.

Traveling From: Colorado, USA

Tags: Business / Change Management / Overcoming Adversity / Leadership / Motivational

Denise Love Hewett


Host of Do The Work, Producer, DJ
Denise Hewett Featured

Denise Love Hewett is the host of the podcast, Do the Work, which focuses on redefining leadership to be more holistic. This was birthed out of her time as a founder of Scriptd, an entertainment tech company working to dismantle the inefficient and exclusionary practices of Hollywood. She comes from the world of entertainment, fashion, and hospitality, starting her career as the Director of Sales and Marketing at famed nightclub The Box.

Traveling From: Los Angeles, California, USA

Tags: Business / Film & Television / Music / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / The Arts & Design

Dr. Michelle Rozen


The Change Doctor
Dr. Michelle Rozen Featured

Dr. Michelle is the author of three books, a Huffington Post writer, and has been featured on NBC, ABC, CNN, FOX News and many other media outlets discussing change, motivation and how the human mind works to become exceptional in every area of our lives, personally and professionally. She is one of the most sought after change management motivational leadership speakers nationwide as well as internationally.

Traveling From: New York, NY

Tags: Business / Change Management / Productivity / Sales / Leadership / Motivational

Mike Brown


Founder and CEO of Win-Win, Former Pro-Athlete
Mike Brown Keynote Speaker Founder of Win-Win Technology Activism

Mike Brown, a pro-athlete turned self-taught coder, transitioned from tackling to tech and went on to be the founder and CEO of Win-Win, a platform powered by gaming and giving. Win-Win enables pro athletes and influencers to monetize their fanbase and help brands engage with end consumers.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Activism / College & University / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Motivational / Sports & Adventure / Technology

Dr. Erica Miller


Inspirational Speaker, International Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur, Mental Health Professional, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Dr. Erica Miller Featured

Dr. Miller has a long history as an inspirational speaker and engaging conversationalist. In all presentations, she shares her unique philosophy that encourages people to abandon their self-imposed limitations and pursue the lives they desire, leaving her audiences laughing, crying and full of hope. She shares five core beliefs that help people navigate life’s challenges and seize opportunities as they seek to realize their dreams.

Traveling From: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Tags: Mental Health / Overcoming Adversity / Health & Wellness / Motivational

Johnny Quinn


U.S. Olympian, Author, Former Pro Football Player
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Olympic bobsledder Johnny Quinn is a highly sought-after speaker for businesses and organizations of all sizes. Known for his thought-provoking and action-packed speeches, Johnny has been featured on: ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, ESPN, FOX, NBC, TIME, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. Johnny’s newest book, “PUSH: Breaking Through The Barriers” ushers readers through the valleys of life to the thrills of rocketing down icy mountains at 80+ mph with no seat belts.

Traveling From: Texas, USA

Tags: Business / Change Management / Overcoming Adversity / Work Life Balance / Productivity / Emcees & Moderators / Leadership / Motivational / Sports & Adventure

Arian Simone


Co-Founder & CEO of Fearless Fund, Entrepreneur, Author

Arian Simone is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, best-selling author, and international speaker. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Fearless Fund, the First Venture Capital Fund built for WOC by WOC. She has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the “100 Women of Impact”.

Traveling From: Georgia, USA

Tags: Business / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

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Emily Best


Founder and CEO of Seed&Spark
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Emily Best is the founder and CEO of Seed&Spark. An advocate for equity inclusion in the entertainment industry (and the entire working world), Best regularly speaks at conferences and events about leveraging entertainment to build equity and sustainability for everyone, crowdfunding, and pitching, building equitable startups, and serves as an advisor and mentor to dozens of early-stage companies.

Traveling From: Atlanta, GA, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / Future of Work / Activism / Film & Television / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Crowdfunding / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Innovation / Social Change & Issues

Sheena Allen


Founder of Capway, Author
Featured Sheena Allen Keynote Speaker Technology Entrepreneurship

Sheena Allen is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and creative architect. She is the founder of Capway, a neobank for those who do not fit into the traditional banking system, which gave Sheena the title of the youngest female in America to own and operate a digital bank. Sheena has been featured in various documentaries and publications, including Inc Magazine and Forbes.

Traveling From: Georgia, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / FinTech / College & University / Digital Marketing / Diversity & Inclusion / Economics & Finance / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Innovation / Marketing / Technology

Mark Levy


Employee Experience Pioneer, Globally Minded HR Leader
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Mark Levy is a seasoned globally-minded Employee Experience Leader who has chosen to work for big-hearted companies and focus on how he can unleash the talents and passions of a company’s employees. Mark was the pioneer of designing the Employee Experience at Airbnb and most recently at Allbirds, showing organizations what is possible when you empower employees and rethink HR.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Branding & Advertising / Future of Work / Business / Activism / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Diversity & Inclusion / Startup / Team Building / Innovation / Leadership

Dan Walters


California Current Events and Politics Expert, Journalist, Author
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Dan Walters has been a journalist for nearly 60 years and has written about California and its politics for a number of publications, including the Sacramento Bee and The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Walters frequently appears on CNN, Fox, and other networks, commenting about political developments in California.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Environment & Sustainability / Economics & Finance / Emcees & Moderators / Journalist / Politics & Policy

Melinda Briana Epler


Founder & CEO of Change Catalyst, Author on Allyship
Featured Melinda Epler Keynote Speaker Diversity and Inclusion Technology Startup Exclusive

Melinda Briana Epler, author of “How To Be An Ally”, has over 25 years of experience developing business innovation and inclusion strategies for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and global NGOs. As CEO of Change Catalyst, Melinda currently works with the tech industry to solve diversity and inclusion together. Using her background in storytelling and large-scale culture change, she is a strategic advisor for tech companies, tech hubs, and governments around the world.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / LGBTQ+ / Activism / Future of Work / Mental Health / Communication / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Startup / Team Building / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Britteny Floyd-Mayo


The Trap Yoga Bae®, Wellness Expert
Britteny Floyd-Mayo Trap Yoga Bae Featured

Britteny Floyd-Mayo, affectionately known as “Yoga Bae”, is the mastermind behind one of the most diverse and inclusive wellness spaces across the globe. In her untouchable lane, she’s curated an innovative yoga experience designed to affirm lifestyles of wellness and total self-care.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Overcoming Adversity / Mental Health / Diversity & Inclusion / Health & Wellness / Leadership / Motivational

Aniyia Williams


Creator, Inventor, Tech Changemaker
Featured Aniyia Williams Keynote Speaker Creator Investor Tech Changemaker

Aniyia Williams is a creator, inventor, and tech changemaker. She serves as Executive Director of Black & Brown Founders, co-founder of Zebras Unite, and founded and led the fashion tech company, Tinsel. Aniyia addresses topics of diversity, equity and inclusion in tech, the economic future of creativity, self-awareness and mindfulness, alternatives to venture capital, fashion technology, hardware design, and parenting while building a startup.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / Activism / Overcoming Adversity / Work Life Balance / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Fashion Design / Crowdfunding / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Future Trends / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Tye Caldwell


Cofounder & CEO of ShearShare
Featured Tye Caldwell Keynote Speaker CEO CoFounder of ShearShare

Dr. Tye Caldwell is the Cofounder & CEO of ShearShare. Recognized as a tech visionary and industry pioneer, Dr. Caldwell’s mission is to help beauty and barbering professionals around the world maximize their earnings potential. He has worked in beauty for 25 years as a master barber-stylist, educator, and small business coach, offering his 20+ years of industry knowledge as a proven roadmap.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / Future of Work / College & University / Work Life Balance / Entrepreneurship / Gig Economy / Faith & Spirituality / Startup / Future Trends / Team Building / Health & Wellness / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational / Technology

Dona Sarkar


Director of Technology for Microsoft Accessibility, Author, BIPOC Woman in Tech Leader
Dona Sarkar Featured Microsoft Technology Keynote

Dona Sarkar is the Director of Tech for Microsoft Accessibility, a BIPOC woman in tech leader, Multi-published author, and Owner of the ethical luxury fashion brand Prima Dona Studios. She was recently named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Productive People and Cosmopolitan magazine’s Businessperson of the Year.

Traveling From: Washington, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Future of Work / Mental Health / Work Life Balance / Communication / Fashion Design / Diversity & Inclusion / Blockchain & Web3 / Emcees & Moderators / Virtual & Augmented Reality / Motivational / Technology

Astrid Scholz


Serial Entrepreneur in Social Innovation & Systems Change
Astrid Scholz Featured Keynote Speaker Zebras Unite Social Innovation

Dr. Astrid J. Scholz is a serial entrepreneur in social innovation and systems change. As a recovering nonprofit executive turned tech entrepreneur, Astrid is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Armillaria, and Co-Founder and Capital Lead of Zebras Unite. Astrid’s work focuses on democratizing innovation and capital to solve today’s wicked problems.

Traveling From: Oregon, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / Future of Work / Environment & Sustainability / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Innovation / Leadership / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Ryann Richardson


Founder, Political Activist, Miss Black America
Ryann Richardson Featured Keynote Speaker Miss Black America Activism Policy

Ryann Richardson made history when she became the 50th Anniversary Miss Black America. The tech marketer-turned-founder and Diversity & Inclusion advocate spent 10 years building brands and culture for companies spanning early-stage startups to billion-dollar “unicorns” to the Fortune500. Her work earned her a spot as the youngest honoree on Savoy Magazine’s list of Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America, and set her on the path to discovering her unique purpose as a champion for underrepresented voices.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Activism / Business / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Innovation / Motivational / Politics & Policy / Social Change & Issues

Christie Pitts


Early Stage Investor at Backstage Capital, Inventor
Featured Christie Pitts Gravity Speakers Keynote Speaker CEO Co-Founder Backstage Studio

Christie Pitts is an experienced early-stage investor at Backstage Capital and co-founder of Backstage Studio. Additionally, Christie led the launch of the first global accelerator program for underrepresented founders. She identified a passion for working with early-stage companies while working as Venture Development Manager at Verizon.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Overcoming Adversity / Business / Activism / College & University / Communication / Diversity & Inclusion / Internet of Things (IoT) / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Team Building / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Shontavia Johnson


Intersection of Law, Innovation, and Pop Culture
Shontavia Johnson Featured Keynote Speaker Attorney Intellectual Property Media

Shontavia Johnson serves as a highly acclaimed writer, speaker, and commentator thriving at the intersection of law, innovation, and pop culture. She is host of The Shontavia Show and creator of the Brand+Business academy, teaching working professionals how to grow and operate businesses and build personal brands. She was the first African-American woman to receive full tenure at Drake University Law School and is the Associate VP for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Clemson University.

Traveling From: South Carolina, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / Law & Legal Affairs / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Blockchain & Web3 / Education / Emcees & Moderators / Faith & Spirituality / Innovation / Science

Tonya M. Evans


Professor & Global Leader in Tech, IP, Crypto Innovation
Tonya Evans Keynote Speaker Blockchain Cryptocurrency intellectual property

Professor Tonya M. Evans is a global leader, accomplished academic and administrator, and world-renowned speaker with over twenty years of experience in law, innovation, academia, and entrepreneurship. She writes, speaks and teaches primarily in the areas of intellectual property, blockchain and crypto assets, tech and innovation, information privacy, financial inclusion, and economic empowerment.

Traveling From: Pennsylvania, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Cryptocurrency / LGBTQ+ / Business / Future of Work / Law & Legal Affairs / College & University / Economics & Finance / Blockchain & Web3 / Emcees & Moderators / Future Trends / Startup / Innovation / Leadership / Politics & Policy / Technology

Andrea Barrica


Co-Founder & CEO of O.school, Author
Andrea Barrica Author and Co-Founder and CEO of O.school

Andrea Barrica, author of Sex Tech Revolution, is CEO and Co-founder of O.school, a judgment-free multimedia platform to learn about sexuality and pleasure. Previously, Andrea co-founded accounting and tax platform, inDinero.com, where she led sales and operations. She also served as a venture partner and entrepreneur-in-residence at 500 Startups.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / LGBTQ+ / Activism / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Health & Wellness / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Madison Butler


DEI Truth Teller, HR Change Maker
Madison Butler Featured Speaker DEI Truth Teller, HR Change Maker

Madison Butler is a Black, queer woman, and a survivor. Her work is focused around designing spaces and creating scalable strategies to achieve psychological safety. An outspoken advocate for mental health, she is passionate about facilitating hard conversations through storytelling, data, and tough empathy, and removing stigma around trauma, and advisor for being “human at work”.

Traveling From: Texas, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / LGBTQ+ / Future of Work / Activism / Mental Health / Overcoming Adversity / Communication / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Diversity & Inclusion / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Team Building / Social Change & Issues

Candice Matthews Brackeen


General Partner at Lightship Capital
Candice Matthews Brackeen Featured

Candice Matthews is a General Partner at Lightship Capital, where she finds and funds high growth, minority-led companies operating in underserved ecosystems throughout the Midwest. She also directs programming at Lightship Foundation, the inclusion-focused entrepreneur enrichment program guiding minority founders with instruction in product development, brand building, leveraging artificial intelligence for business and fundraising. 

Traveling From: Ohio, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup

Mara Zepeda


Serial Social Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Cola Love & Zebras Unite

Mara Zepeda is a co-founder of Cola Love, a catalytic community and economic development design studio in Columbia, South Carolina. She is also the Co-Founder of Zebras Unite, an international and intersectional hybrid cooperative and non-profit creating a more ethical, inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable approach to building businesses. She is a systempreneur and serial social entrepreneur and she speaks about and leads workshops on education, trust, social networks, and the future of business internationally.

Traveling From: South Carolina, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Future of Work / Business / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Journalist / Social Change & Issues

Ivelyse Andino


Founder & CEO of Radical Health
Ivelyse Andino Featured Keynote Speaker Founder & CEO of Radical Health

Ivelyse Andino is an Afro-Latina health equity innovator born and raised in The Bronx. She is the founder and CEO of Radical Health and a Commissioner on the New York City Commission on Gender Equity. In 2015 she founded the first Latina owned Public Benefit Corp in New York State.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Healthcare / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Health & Wellness / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Max Lenderman


Marketing Innovator, Author, Founder
Featured Max Lenderman Speaker Advertising Marketing Purpose Gravity Speakers Exclusive

Max Lenderman has a pulse on the future so that you and your business can win today. As founder and chief creative officer, he is a pioneering authority on purpose-led brand building, experiential marketing, and large-scale advertising campaigns.

Traveling From: Colorado, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Activism / Branding & Advertising / Diversity & Inclusion / Blockchain & Web3 / Future Trends / Innovation / Marketing / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

Jennifer Brandel


CEO and Co-founder of Hearken, Award-Winning Journalist, Serial Entrepreneur, Innovator

Jennifer Brandel is an award-winning journalist, founder and organizer whose work spans journalism, civic engagement, democracy and entrepreneurship. She’s a dynamic, sought-after keynote speaker and workshop facilitator. Brandel began her career in journalism reporting for outlets including NPR, CBC, WBEZ, The New York Times, and Vice. She is the founder of Hearken, which helps institutions better listen and respond to their stakeholders.

Traveling From: Chicago, IL, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Journalist / Leadership / Social Change & Issues

Cheryl Campos


Co-founder & CEO of La Familia, Model, Actress
Cheryl Campos Featured

Cheryl Campos is the co-founder and CEO of La Familia, a non-profit organization focused on closing the capital gap for Latine founders and funders. Previously, she was the Head of Venture Growth and Partnerships at Republic, an investment platform for founders to raise capital from both accredited and non-accredited investors. Cheryl is a recognized speaker and is passionate about the intersection of finance, technology, and social impact.

Traveling From: Palo Alto, California, USA

Tags: Gravity's Exclusives / Business / Overcoming Adversity / FinTech / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Economics & Finance / Investing & Venture Capital / Blockchain & Web3 / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Social Change & Issues

Bruce Himelstein


One of The Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing
Feature Bruce Himelstein Hospitality and Customer Service Gravity Speakers

Bruce Himelstein is the Ritz-Carlton executive who transformed customer service for one of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands. He is credited with leading some of the travel and hospitality industry’s most prestigious domestic and global brands during a 30+ year illustrious career setting the global standards in hospitality, marketing, and C-level executive management.

Traveling From: Florida, USA

Tags: Business / Branding & Advertising / Sales / Innovation / Marketing

Daniel Burrus


Futurist Speaker, Business Strategist, Bestselling Author
Featured Daniel Burrus Keynote Speaker Gravity Speakers

Daniel Burrus is considered one of the world’s leading technology forecasters and innovation experts helping clients profit from technological, social and business forces that are converging to create enormous, untapped opportunities. The New York Times has referred to him as one of the top three business gurus in the highest demand as a speaker.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Healthcare / Artificial Intelligence / Internet of Things (IoT) / Future Trends / Innovation / Leadership / Technology

Diane Flynn


Cofounder & CEO of Reboot Accel, Author, Executive Coach

Diane Flynn is co-founder and CEO of ReBoot Accel, designing diverse work cultures where every employee thrives. She is co-author of The Upside, resenting the impact of diversity on business performance and 5 levers that work.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Future of Work / Communication / Diversity & Inclusion / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Productivity / Team Building / Generations & Demographics / Leadership / Motivational

Jeff Butler


Millennial Generation Expert and Technology Speaker
Featured Jeff Butler Keynote Speaker Generations Expert

Jeff Butler is a speaker, author, and international consultant who helps organizations improve their relationships with millennial employees. Unlike other experts on millennials, Jeff has been in the trenches of what it means to be a millennial and what it takes to retain and keep them engaged. You may have seen him on Forbes, USA Weekly, or on the TED stage.

Traveling From: Dallas, Fort Worth, Texas

Tags: Business / College & University / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Future Trends / Team Building / Generations & Demographics / Leadership / Marketing / Technology

Aaron Taylor Harvey


Creative Director at Spaces Of
Aaron Taylor Harvey Featured

Aaron Taylor is the Creative Director at Spaces Of. Formerly Executive Creative Director of Environments at Airbnb, Aaron has a single motivation in life and at work. To bring curious humans into a physical space that opens their minds and challenges their assumptions to create fiction-free environments for communication, innovation, and whatever the 21st century has in store for “work.”

Traveling From: San Francisco, California, USA

Tags: Future of Work / Future Trends / Innovation / The Arts & Design

Katty Kay


U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios, Award-winning Journalist, Bestselling Author
Katty Kay Featured

Katty Kay, U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios, brings a fresh perspective to the reporting of American politics and global affairs. Katty’s insights reflect a global mindset that is a natural offshoot of having grown up in the Middle East and worked as a journalist in Europe, Africa, and Asia before coming to Washington in 1996.

Traveling From: Washington D.C., USA

Tags: Economics & Finance / Emcees & Moderators / Journalist / Leadership / Motivational / Politics & Policy

Antonio Altamirano


Co-founder of Tangelo Technologies
Featured Antonio Altamirano Co-founder Tangelo Technologies Keynote Speaker

Antonio pioneered the adoption of early social media platforms at Fortune 500 companies and managed the integration of emerging technologies. Currently, he is co-founder of Tangelo Technologies, a Venture Studio and Innovation Lab in Silicon Valley where he believes that technology can and must contribute to society in positive, ethical, equitable, and scalable ways.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / College & University / Digital Marketing / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Leadership / Marketing / Technology

Mike Brown


Founder and CEO of Win-Win, Former Pro-Athlete
Mike Brown Keynote Speaker Founder of Win-Win Technology Activism

Mike Brown, a pro-athlete turned self-taught coder, transitioned from tackling to tech and went on to be the founder and CEO of Win-Win, a platform powered by gaming and giving. Win-Win enables pro athletes and influencers to monetize their fanbase and help brands engage with end consumers.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Activism / College & University / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Motivational / Sports & Adventure / Technology

Shawn DuBravac


Acclaimed Global Futurist, Trendcaster, NY Times Bestselling Author
Featured Shawn DuBravac Keynote Speaker Futurist Technology Business Author

Acclaimed global futurist, trendcaster, and best-selling author Dr. Shawn DuBravac sits at the nexus between innovation and disruption. DuBravac delivers pragmatic and provocative insights into the trends, technologies, and paradigms transforming business and society along with actionable strategies organizations in every industry can apply.

Traveling From: Washington, D.C., USA

Tags: Business / Future of Work / FinTech / Healthcare / Artificial Intelligence / Internet of Things (IoT) / Economics & Finance / Blockchain & Web3 / Virtual & Augmented Reality / Emcees & Moderators / Future Trends / Innovation / Technology

Mazin Jamal


Founder & Executive Director at Holistic Underground
Mazin Jamal Featured

Mazin Jamal is the founder of Holistic Underground: a leadership & organizational development agency for social movements & businesses. He honed his craft working with leaders and teams around the world. He has coached, consulted, and presented for executive leaders and teams from Apple, Google, Postmates, Atlassian, and more. He is also the creator of the PurposePlace™ Methodology.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Communication / College & University / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Diversity & Inclusion / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Team Building / Leadership / Social Change & Issues

Keith Ferrazzi


Founder and CEO Ferrazzi Greenlight, Bestselling Author
Featured Keith Ferrazzi Keynote Speaker Gravity Speakers

Keith Ferrazzi is a bestselling author, speaker, investor, philanthropist, and executive team coach who helps teams transform enterprises. As Founder and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, he coaches executive teams in top organizations to achieve extraordinary outcomes. He formerly served as CMO of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Future of Work / Business / Change Management / Management / Productivity / Sales / Team Building / Leadership

Steve Wozniak


“The Woz”, Co-Founder of Apple
Steve Wozniak Featured Keynote Speaker Apple Technology Creativity

A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than thirty years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products the Apple I and II. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer. Since then, Wozniak has received countless awards for his technological advancements and philanthropic endeavors and is also a published author and co-founded Woz U.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Artificial Intelligence / Internet of Things (IoT) / Blockchain & Web3 / Entrepreneurship / Future Trends / Innovation / Technology

Pauline Nguyen


Owner Of Red Lantern, The Spiritual Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Businesswoman
Pauline Nguyen Featured

Pauline Nguyen is the owner of Red Lantern, the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world. Pauline has achieved outstanding success as an entrepreneur, author, businesswoman, and acclaimed speaker with the unique ability to connect with her audience in a profound way, empowering them to change their story for a better future. She speaks and teaches from direct experience with a unique, dramatic cadence that literally has the audience hanging on every word.

Traveling From: Sydney, Australia

Tags: Overcoming Adversity / Business / Mental Health / Work Life Balance / Diversity & Inclusion / Entrepreneurship / Faith & Spirituality / Innovation / International / Leadership / Motivational

Aimée Mullins


Groundbreaking Athlete, Fashion Icon, Actor, TED All-Star
Aimee Mullins Featured Keynote Speaker Actor Fashion Icon Athlete Model

Aimée Mullins has excelled in multiple fields, inspiring people around the world as an athlete, actor, model, and speaker. As the first double amputee in history to compete in Division 1 NCAA track and field and for Team USA in the 1996 Paralympic Games. Over the past decade, she has acted in film and television shows, including the Netflix mega-hit Stranger Things, and has multiple feature films in development as a producer.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Overcoming Adversity / Film & Television / Motivational / Sports & Adventure

Jared Weiner


Leading Futurist, EVP & Chief Strategy Officer of The Future Hunters
Feature Jared Weiner Futurist Entrepreneur Gravity Speakers

Jared is Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer of The Future Hunters, one of the world’s leading futurist consulting firms. His work is industry-agnostic, and covers trend activity in the realms of science & technology, economics, politics, demographics and environmental issues.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Business / Environment & Sustainability / Economics & Finance / Entrepreneurship / Future Trends / Generations & Demographics / Politics & Policy / Science / Technology

Daymond John


Star of ABC’s Shark Tank
Daymond John Keynote Speaker Shark Tank

From his wildly successful role on ABC’s smash hit, Shark Tank, to his distinguished status as a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, Daymond John has become globally recognized for his relentless commitment to promoting and supporting entrepreneurs.

Traveling From: New York, NY

Tags: Business / Entrepreneurship / Leadership / Motivational

Pierre Khawand


Author and Founder of People-OnTheGo
Featured Pierre Khawand Author and Founder Gravity Speakers

Pierre Khawand has more than twenty years of experience in the software industry. He has helped leaders develop the awareness and behaviors needed to focus on results and develop people in the midst of the information overload.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Change Management / Work Life Balance / Productivity / Leadership / Technology

Dave Knox


Brand Marketer, Venture Investor, Startup Advisor
Featured Dave Knox

As a brand marketer, venture investor, and startup advisor, Dave Knox bridges the worlds of the Fortune 500 and entrepreneurship and is widely recognized as an industry thought leader.

Traveling From: Cincinnati, OH

Tags: Business / Branding & Advertising / Digital Marketing / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Innovation / Marketing

Amy Peck


Founder & CEO of EndeavorVR
Amy Peck, CEO & Founder of EndeavorVR

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Artificial Intelligence / Healthcare / Blockchain & Web3 / Virtual & Augmented Reality / Emcees & Moderators / Future Trends / Innovation / Marketing / Technology

Adam Cheyer


Co-Founder and Former VP Engineering of Siri and Viv Labs
Adam Cheyer Featured

Adam Cheyer is a top technology speaker, AI expert, and entrepreneur. He co-founded Siri, which was acquired by Apple, and later co-founded Viv, which became the basis of the voice assistant Bixby on Samsung phones, TVs, watches, and more. He is also a founding member and first developer at Change.org, the world’s largest petition platform, with more than 300M members.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Artificial Intelligence / Entrepreneurship / Future Trends / Innovation / Technology

Michael Tchong


Professional Trend Forecaster, Speaker, Author
Michael Tchong Innovation Ubertrends Technology Gravity Speakers

A professional trend forecaster, speaker, and author, Michael speaks and writes about cracking the code of the future applying his unique framework of Ubertrends — massive waves that are reshaping global behavior.

Traveling From: San Francisco, CA

Tags: Future of Work / Big Data / Artificial Intelligence / Internet of Things (IoT) / Blockchain & Web3 / Future Trends / Innovation / Technology

Scott Zimmer


Generational Expert, Gen X Speaker
Featured Scott Zimmer

Scott Zimmer has developed a uniquely personable style and uses insight, humor, and data to foster an environment where every generation feels valued and understood.

Traveling From: Minnesota, USA

Tags: Business / Communication / Generations & Demographics / Team Building

Ayinde Alakoye


CEO of nēdl, Serial Entrepreneur
Featured Ayinde Alakoye CEO Serial Entrepreneur Broadcast Audio Video Artificial Intelligence

Ayinde Alakoye is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of nēdl, his third live broadcast radio streaming venture. Ayinde was also the creator of the original iheartradio app served as a Speechwriter, Staffer, and Senior Message Advisor for Presidential Candidate Barack Obama, during both elections.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / College & University / Artificial Intelligence / Digital Marketing / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Innovation / Marketing / Technology

John Sitilides


Geopolitical Strategist, Global Affairs, and American Politics Expert

John Sitilides, a Washington D.C. government affairs specialist and diplomacy consultant to the U.S. Department of State, shares his insights into the U.S. and global risk trends, international security flashpoints and geopolitical strategies. He explores the complex geopolitical decisions that impact markets in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, helping clients better understand and mitigate risk.

Traveling From: Washington DC, USA

Tags: Global Economy / Environment & Sustainability / Economics & Finance / Emcees & Moderators / Politics & Policy

Jim Harris


Disruptive Innovation Speaker, Bestselling Author
Jim Harris Featured

Jim Harris is one of North America’s foremost thought leaders, management consultants, and authors on disruptive innovation. With 20 years experience as a professional speaker and consultant, Jim Harris speaks internationally at more than 40 conferences a year on and is ranked as one of the nation’s top ten speakers by Association magazine.

Traveling From: Ontario, Canada

Tags: Change Management / Business / Environment & Sustainability / Internet of Things (IoT) / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Future Trends / Innovation / International / Leadership / Technology

Polly LaBarre


Cofounder & Editorial Director at Management Lab & The MIX, Authority on Leading Organizational Change, Co-Author of Mavericks at Work
Polly LaBarre Featured 2

Polly LaBarre is the co-founder of Management Lab. Polly guides leaders to navigate change and respond creatively to organizational challenges. As a bestselling author, speaker, thinker, and advisor to top global organizations for 20 years, she helps make organizations resilient, innovative, and inspiring. Polly empowers leaders at all levels to make a significant impact and provides insights on important questions that will shape the future of organizations, and work.

Traveling From: Connecticut, USA

Tags: Business / Change Management / Management / Leadership / Motivational

Chris Burry


Co-CEO of US Market Access & A3 Global Collider
Featured Chris Burry CEO A3 Global Collider Gravity Speakers

Chris is a serial entrepreneur with global experience. Since 2010, he has focused on bringing the lessons of Silicon Valley to entrepreneurs around the world. He is the co-founder of the US Market Access Center and the A3 Global Collider. Through USMAC, Chris has trained and mentored more than 1,000 startups from 25+ countries.

Traveling From: San Francisco, CA

Tags: Business / Communication / College & University / Investing & Venture Capital / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Technology

Yelitsa Jean-Charles


Founder & CEO of Healthy Roots Dolls
Yelitsa Jean-Charles Featured Keynote Speaker Healthy Roots Diversity Inclusion Entrepreneur

Yelitsa Jean-Charles founded Healthy Roots after recognizing a need for more diverse toys and representation in children’s publishing. She has been recognized as Essence’s 50 Founders to watch and frequently speaks about entrepreneurship, social justice, and cultural competency.

Traveling From: Detroit, MI, USA

Tags: Activism / Diversity & Inclusion / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Social Change & Issues

Suneel Gupta


Healthcare Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, Visiting Scholar at Harvard Medical School, Host of American Express Business Class Docuseries & Podcast
Suneel Gupta Featured

As the founding CEO of RISE, a breakthrough wellness company, Suneel Gupta helped thousands of people build better habits for life and work. Now as a bestselling author, host of an American Express Docuseries & podcast, and Visiting Scholar at Harvard Medical School, Suneel has taken his mission one step further – helping organizations and teams reach peak performance by lifting their people’s emotional resilience.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Change Management / Mental Health / Work Life Balance / Healthcare / Entrepreneurship / Team Building / Health & Wellness / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational

Nicholas Webb


Futurist and Innovation Expert, Bestselling Author
Featured Nicholas Webb Innovation Futurist Gravity Speakers

Nicholas Webb is one of the world’s top innovation strategists and futurists. As a professor, successful inventor, bestselling author and world-renowned innovation strategist, Nicholas brings the perfect pedigree and the best research to each and every one of his customized talks on the future, innovation, business, and healthcare.

Traveling From: Arizona, USA

Tags: Future of Work / Business / Healthcare / Sales / Future Trends / Health & Wellness / Innovation / Leadership / Marketing / Technology

Johnny Quinn


U.S. Olympian, Author, Former Pro Football Player
Johnny Quinn Featured Bobsled Olympian

Olympic bobsledder Johnny Quinn is a highly sought-after speaker for businesses and organizations of all sizes. Known for his thought-provoking and action-packed speeches, Johnny has been featured on: ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, ESPN, FOX, NBC, TIME, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. Johnny’s newest book, “PUSH: Breaking Through The Barriers” ushers readers through the valleys of life to the thrills of rocketing down icy mountains at 80+ mph with no seat belts.

Traveling From: Texas, USA

Tags: Business / Change Management / Overcoming Adversity / Work Life Balance / Productivity / Emcees & Moderators / Leadership / Motivational / Sports & Adventure

Kelly Charles-Collins


Award-Winning TEDx Speaker, Bankable Brand Strategist, Author, Mentor
Kelly Charles-Collins Featured

Kelly Charles-Collins, is a Keynote & Award-Winning TEDx Speaker, Speaker Mentor, Retired Law Partner & Trial Attorney, and Author. She’s sought-after authority specializing in courageous conversations, unconscious bias, and bystander intervention. As a transformative keynote speaker and mentor, Kelly has been featured in some of the biggest media publications and outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, Time.com, Forbes, Fast Company, Authority Magazine, Women’s Wear Daily, Thrive Global and more.

Traveling From: Orlando, Florida, USA

Tags: Business / Communication / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Diversity & Inclusion / Entrepreneurship / Leadership / Motivational

Jennifer Cassetta


TEDx Speaker, Self Defense Expert, Health & Empowerment Coach, Author
Jennifer Cassetta Featured

Jennifer Cassetta is a nationally recognized speaker, empowerment coach, and self-defense expert. She has worked with tens of thousands of professional women around the country to help them unleash their inner badass. Equipped with her 3rd-degree black belt in HapKiDo, Master’s degree in Nutrition, and health coaching certification, she develops programming that helps women feel strong, safe, and powerful from the streets to the boardroom.

Traveling From: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Tags: Overcoming Adversity / College & University / Team Building / Health & Wellness / Leadership / Motivational

Diane Allen


Award-Winning International Flow State Speaker, Peak Performance Expert, TEDx Speaker, Thought Leader, Violinist
Diane Allen Featured

Flow State Speaker & Violinist Diane Allen is an Award-Winning International Speaker, Peak Performance Expert, and thought leader who speaks on increasing the meaning, joy, and fulfillment in one’s work and life by accessing the flow state. Diane is best known for her experiential Keynotes, Training, and Coaching programs that go Beyond Engagement™. Her three-step Flow Strategy™ system empowers people to get into their flow state, be in their genius, and love their job & life.

Traveling From: Bend, Oregon, USA

Tags: Mental Health / Business / Work Life Balance / Music / Communication / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Team Building / Health & Wellness / Leadership / Motivational

Victoria Labalme


Internationally Acclaimed Inspirational Performing Artist
Featured Victoria Labalme

With over 20 years in the Performing Arts – from Broadway to comedy clubs to high-profile television to commercials including a Super Bowl spot – Victoria Labalme helps people perform at their highest levels by awakening their hidden genius.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Overcoming Adversity / Communication / Sales / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational

Marc Randolph


Netflix Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, Advisor, Bestselling Author, Executive Mentor & Angel Investor
Marc Randolph Featured

Marc Randolph is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. Although best known as the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, Marc’s career as an entrepreneur spans more than four decades. He’s founded or co-founded six other successful startups, mentored rising entrepreneurs, and invested in numerous successful tech ventures. He is a frequent speaker at industry events, serving variously as a board member, mentor, or executive coach.

Traveling From: Santa Cruz, California, USA

Tags: Business / Entrepreneurship / Future Trends / Startup / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational / Technology

David Meerman Scott


Business Growth Strategist, Entrepreneur, VC Strategic Partner, Bestselling Author
David Meerman Scott Keynote Speaker Marketing PR Bestselling Author Content

David Meerman Scott helps companies and organizations generate attention and grow business in a real-time world. He spotted the online content revolution in its infancy and wrote five books about it including The New Rules of Marketing & PR, the definitive book on the topic, translated into 29 languages. David’s ideas have captured the attention of respected firms and organizations all over the world – having spoken in over 40 countries and on all seven continents.

Traveling From: Massachusetts, USA

Tags: Branding & Advertising / Social Media / Digital Marketing / Sales / Future Trends / Marketing

Chris Clews


80’s Pop Culture Guy, Author, Marketing Consultant
Chris Clews Featured

Chris Clews combines 22 years of marketing experience in a variety of industries with global brands and ad agencies with his unmatched passion for all things 80s to bring a fun, informative and unique presentation to your group.

Traveling From: Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Tags: Communication / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Team Building / Leadership / Marketing / Motivational

Karl Lillrud


eCommerce Business Expert, Influencer, Coach, Author

Karl Lillrud is a best-selling author of 6 books, two times TEDx speaker. Also, He has been honored as one of the world’s Top 50 eCommerce experts, Top 30 eCommerce influencers, Top 50 speakers on online growth and eCommerce.
Karl Lillrud educates and inspires his audience on subjects related to online consumer behavior, internet-based business, e-commerce, and online strategies.

Traveling From: Málaga, Spain

Tags: Business / Digital Marketing / Entrepreneurship / Sales / Future Trends / Startup / Innovation / Leadership / Marketing

Mark DeVolder


The Change Specialist, Award Winning Consultant, Author

Three-time Top 25 Speaker Award recipient, change-consultant for the NASA Space Shuttle Program and transition-advisor for $50 billion mergers and acquisitions, Mark DeVolder distinguishes himself as a change management specialist and is one of today’s original thinkers on transitions.

Traveling From: British Columbia, Canada

Tags: Business / Change Management / Team Building / Generations & Demographics / Innovation / International / Leadership / Motivational

Vish Chatterji


Executive Coach, Author and Yogi
Vish Chatterji Featured

Vish Chatterji is an accomplished business leader turned executive coach with a twenty-year business track record spanning multiple industries. In parallel, he has studied and practiced yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda (mind-body medicine). Vish coaches business leaders enabling more of their greatness to show up at work.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Branding & Advertising / Business / Future of Work / Change Management / Mental Health / Communication / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Faith & Spirituality / Health & Wellness / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational

Ranbir Puar


TEDx Speaker, Writer, and Life Coach
Featured Ranbir Puar

TEDx Speaker, writer, and life coach Ranbir Puar helps adults and children break free of their limiting beliefs by providing the tools to tap into their inner strength and silence their inner critics.

Traveling From: British Columbia, Canada

Tags: Mental Health / Overcoming Adversity / Business / Work Life Balance / Education / Productivity / Faith & Spirituality / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

Denise Love Hewett


Host of Do The Work, Producer, DJ
Denise Hewett Featured

Denise Love Hewett is the host of the podcast, Do the Work, which focuses on redefining leadership to be more holistic. This was birthed out of her time as a founder of Scriptd, an entertainment tech company working to dismantle the inefficient and exclusionary practices of Hollywood. She comes from the world of entertainment, fashion, and hospitality, starting her career as the Director of Sales and Marketing at famed nightclub The Box.

Traveling From: Los Angeles, California, USA

Tags: Business / Film & Television / Music / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / The Arts & Design

Dr. Erica Miller


Inspirational Speaker, International Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur, Mental Health Professional, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Dr. Erica Miller Featured

Dr. Miller has a long history as an inspirational speaker and engaging conversationalist. In all presentations, she shares her unique philosophy that encourages people to abandon their self-imposed limitations and pursue the lives they desire, leaving her audiences laughing, crying and full of hope. She shares five core beliefs that help people navigate life’s challenges and seize opportunities as they seek to realize their dreams.

Traveling From: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Tags: Mental Health / Overcoming Adversity / Health & Wellness / Motivational

Dr. Michelle Rozen


The Change Doctor
Dr. Michelle Rozen Featured

Dr. Michelle is the author of three books, a Huffington Post writer, and has been featured on NBC, ABC, CNN, FOX News and many other media outlets discussing change, motivation and how the human mind works to become exceptional in every area of our lives, personally and professionally. She is one of the most sought after change management motivational leadership speakers nationwide as well as internationally.

Traveling From: New York, NY

Tags: Business / Change Management / Productivity / Sales / Leadership / Motivational

Joseph Kopser


Speaker, Author, Investor, Innovation Expert

Joseph Kopser serves as an Executive-in-Residence at the McCombs School of Business. Prior to that his company, RideScout, was acquired by Mercedes. He served in the Army for 20 years after graduating from West Point and Harvard. He was recognized as a White House Champion of Change in clean energy and won the U.S. DOT Data Innovation Award. Co-author of, Catalyst, he is an advisor for CleanTX.

Traveling From: Texas, USA

Tags: Business / Future of Work / Change Management / College & University / Management / Emcees & Moderators / Productivity / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Team Building / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational / Politics & Policy / Technology

Erin Sarofsky


Founder & Executive Creative Director of Sarofsky
Featured Erin Sarofsky Keynote Speaker Creative Director

Erin Sarofsky is the Founder and Executive Creative Director of Sarofsky, her own design-driven production studio. Her work with a Who’s Who list of top-level marketing and entertainment industry executives has her collaborating on main titles for the Marvel blockbusters, among others.

Traveling From: Illinois, USA

Tags: Branding & Advertising / Film & Television / Digital Design / Emcees & Moderators / Team Building / The Arts & Design

Arian Simone


Co-Founder & CEO of Fearless Fund, Entrepreneur, Author

Arian Simone is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, best-selling author, and international speaker. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Fearless Fund, the First Venture Capital Fund built for WOC by WOC. She has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the “100 Women of Impact”.

Traveling From: Georgia, USA

Tags: Business / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

Kunbi Tinuoye


Founder of Urbangeekz, Award-Winning Journalist
Kunbi Tinuoye Keynote Speaker Moderator Emcee UrbanGeekz

Kunbi Tinuoye is an award-winning British-born journalist and broadcaster based in the United States. She is the founder of UrbanGeekz, a groundbreaking video-centric African-American, Latinx, and multicultural digital news platform focused on technology, science, business, and startups.

Traveling From: Georgia, USA

Tags: Branding & Advertising / Digital Marketing / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Team Building / Journalist / Leadership / Marketing / Technology

Matt Mayberry


Performance Expert, Former NFL Linebacker
Featured Matt Mayberry Former NFL Athlete Keynote Speaker Leadership Business

Matt Mayberry, a former NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears, is currently one of the most-read columnists for Entrepreneur Magazine, as well as an acclaimed keynote speaker, author, and peak-performance strategist. Using a real-world approach, He specializes in maximizing the performance of organizations, teams, and individuals all over the world.

Traveling From: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Tags: Overcoming Adversity / Business / Change Management / Management / Sales / Team Building / Leadership / Motivational

Mike Abrashoff


Former Commander, USS Benfold and Author, It’s Your Ship
Mike Abrashoff Featured Keynote Speaker Former Commander Author Leadership

Mike Abrashoff was the most-junior officer in the Pacific Fleet when he took command of the near-worst performing ship. Twelve months later, the USS Benfold was the best ship in the entire Navy – using the same crew. The story of that stunning transformation has lessons for every organization: leadership matters – and culture is everything.

Traveling From: Florida, USA

Tags: Business / Communication / Management / Productivity / Team Building / Leadership

Brad Montgomery


Motivational Speaker, Certified Speaking Professional
Featured Brad Montgomery Humor Funny Speaker

Brad Montgomery teaches people how to use happiness to boost productivity, creativity, innovation, and profits. He specializes in using humor, interactivity, music, and visuals to ignite audiences so that they can use happiness as a tool to improve their lives and their jobs.

Traveling From: Colorado, USA

Tags: Change Management / Business / Communication / Emcees & Moderators / Team Building / Motivational

Chris Bertish


Mavericks Champion, Guinness World Record Holder
Featured Chris Bertish Guinness World Record Holder Keynote Speaker

International Inspirational Speaker; Big Wave Surfing Mavericks Champion; Stand-Up Paddleboarding Guinness World Record Holder; Chris Bertish shifts boundaries, shatters perceptions and achieves what most people perceive impossible.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Overcoming Adversity / Change Management / Environment & Sustainability / Team Building / International / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Sports & Adventure

Connie Merritt


Dynamic Motivational Speaker, Award-Winning Author
Featured Connie Merritt Business and Healthcare Speaker

Connie Merritt, BSN, RN, PHN, has more than 25 years experience of speaking nationally with leading companies, organizations, and associations in Business and Healthcare industries.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Mental Health / Communication / Work Life Balance / Healthcare / Productivity / Health & Wellness / Motivational

Ryan Estis


Sales & Leadership, Business Growth & Performance Expert, Consultant, Certified Human Capital Strategist
Ryan Estis Featured

Ryan Estis is a top-performing sales professional and leader, keynote speaker, consultant, business growth & performance expert, and certified human capital strategist. As a former chief strategy officer of McCann Worldgroup, he brings a fresh perspective to business events. Ryan is known for his innovative ideas on leading change, improving sales effectiveness, and preparing for the future of work. He was recently recognized as one of “the best keynote speakers ever heard” by Meetings & Conventions magazine.

Traveling From: Minnesota, USA

Tags: Customer Experience / Business / Change Management / Future of Work / Sales / Leadership / Motivational

Phil Gwoke


Internationally Recognized Speaker, Generational Expert
Featured Phil Gwoke Motivated Professional Speaker Gravity Speakers

As an internationally recognized speaker, Phil has shared his wisdom and inspired audiences in 40 different states and four continents to over 100,000 people. He is a firm believer that with the proper motivation, training, and support system, members of any generation can become capable of remarkable accomplishments.

Traveling From: Minnesota, USA

Tags: Business / College & University / Communication / Management / Sales / Future Trends / Generations & Demographics / Motivational

Janine Shepherd


Author, Change Agent, Defiance Catalyst
Feature Janine Shepherd Gravity Speakers Keynote Motivational

Janine Shepherd is an inspirational speaker and writer whose books have become classics in the survivor genre. A champion cross-country skier in training for the 1988 winter Olympics, Janine’s life changed forever when she was hit by a truck during a bicycle training ride in the Blue Mountains of Australia.

Traveling From: Wyoming, USA

Tags: Overcoming Adversity / Health & Wellness / Motivational / Sports & Adventure

Tara Matamoros Carter


COO & Partner at Tangelo
Featured Tara Matamoros Carter COO Tangelo Keynote Speaker Strategy Technology

Tara Carter is a highly driven COO/Partner at Tangelo and a Partner at Backstage Capital, providing full circle guidance to startups and larger. She has over 25 years of experience in mentoring, growing and advising startups, investor relations, omni-channel marketing, business strategy, deep technology, and product development, diversity and inclusion, predictive analytics, data visualization, business intelligence, and activism.

Traveling From: Connecticut or New York, USA

Tags: Business / Activism / Cybersecurity / Artificial Intelligence / Diversity & Inclusion / Investing & Venture Capital / Blockchain & Web3 / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Marketing / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

James Norman


Founder & CEO of Pilotly
Featured James Norman Film Television Data Behavior

James Norman is a serial entrepreneur who at the age of 16 built his first online company. While previously he may have been known as a visionary in automotive product planning, over the past 10 years in the media and entertainment industry, he has become a thought leader in over-the-top media and consumer video consumption behaviors.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Film & Television / Big Data / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Team Building / Marketing / Technology

Sandra Garcia


Marketing and Brand Elevation Specialist, DEI Consultant, Founder Encounter Your Potential
Sandra Garcia Lowery Featured Keynote Speaker Marketing Personal Branding DEI

Sandra Garcia is a Marketing and Branding strategist and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant. Now the founder of Encounter Your Potential, she develops and executes strategies that use marketing as the pillar for achieving business goals and driving revenue.

Traveling From: New York, USA

Tags: Business / Branding & Advertising / Social Media / Diversity & Inclusion / Digital Marketing / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Marketing

Sarita Maybin


Communication Expert, Author, TEDx Speaker
Sarita Maybin Keynote Speaker Productivity Communication Team Building

Sarita Maybin is a communication expert, author, TEDx speaker, and international keynote speaker with more than 20 years of experience providing audiences with strategies to stay positive, constructively confront tough communication situations, and work together better.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Communication / Management / Team Building / Motivational

Barry Posner


Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach, Professor
Featured Barry Posner Business Keynote Speaker Workshop and Training Gravity Speakers

Barry Posner has received countless awards and has been ranked among the most recognized and influential Leadership Coaches, Most Influential HR thinkers, and among the top Leadership and Management Experts in the world.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Change Management / Communication / Management / Productivity / Sales / Team Building / Leadership

Ramona Wright


TEDx Speaker, Founder, Strategist, Author, Tech Investor, Philanthropist, Coach
Ramona Wright Featured

Ramona Wright, a TEDx speaker, author, tech investor, producer, tech investor, and philanthropist, has more than 15 years of strategic communication expertise. She’s a trailblazer who taught public relations and social media marketing to more than 200. Ramona is an accomplished speaker who has spoken on behalf of the American Heart Association, Google, and Microsoft. She worked with Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar Award-winning talent.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Activism / Mental Health / Overcoming Adversity / Social Media / Communication / College & University / Work Life Balance / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Marketing / Motivational / Technology

Marilyn Sherman


Certified Speaking Professional™ and Author
Featured Marilyn Sherman Certified Speaker Author Gravity Speakers

Marilyn Sherman is dedicated to training people to let go of obstacles and live and work with courage, commitment, and confidence. For the last 22 years, she has motivated audiences all over the country, and internationally with topics about hope, inspiration, and practical tools to implement immediately.

Traveling From: Nevada, USA

Tags: Business / Change Management / Communication / Sales / Leadership / Motivational

Bill Taylor


Entrepreneur & Innovator, Co-founder of Fast Company, Bestselling Author
Featured Bill Taylor Co-founder Fast Company Keynote Speaker

Bill Taylor shows business leaders a path to go from now to next in a world filled with nonstop disruption. As a young entrepreneur, Bill co-founded Fast Company, the bold business magazine that redefined the genre and chronicled the tech-fueled revolution that transformed business and work.

Traveling From: Massachusetts, USA

Tags: Future of Work / Business / Change Management / Future Trends / Team Building / Innovation / Leadership / Technology

Chris Baréz-Brown


Master of Transformation, Author
Chris Baréz-Brown Keynote Master of Transformation Author

Chris is a master of transformation. His unique energetic approach challenges businesses to embed a dynamic creative culture within their company ethos. Brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Diageo, Unilever, Sony, and WPP come back time and again as his results produce tangible returns on investment.

Traveling From: England, United Kingdom

Tags: Business / Activism / Work Life Balance / Emcees & Moderators / Innovation / International / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

Travis Stiles


Founder of Novoron Bioscience
Featured Travis Stiles Keynote Speaker Science Healthcare Neuroscience

Dr. Travis Stiles is the founder of Novoron Bioscience, which is developing therapeutics to reverse damage of the brain and spinal cord. A member of the Cherokee Nation, Dr. Stiles is a passionate advocate for diversity, equality, science and informed solutions to the world’s problems and speaks across the spectrum from innovators to policymakers to encourage the ideas and policies that will shape the future.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Healthcare / Diversity & Inclusion / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Health & Wellness / Innovation / Leadership / Motivational / Science

Bob Woodward


Legendary Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist, Associate Editor at The Washington Post, and Bestselling Author
Bob Woodward Featured Keynote Speaker Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Author

No one else in political investigative journalism has the clout, respect, and reputation of Bob Woodward. He has a way of getting insiders to open up in ways that reveal an intimate yet sweeping portrayal of Washington and the political infighting, how we fight wars, the price of politics, how presidents lead, the homeland security efforts, and so much more.

Traveling From: Washington D.C., USA

Tags: Global Economy / Journalist / Politics & Policy

Seth Mattison


CEO of FutureSight Labs, Thought Leader, Advisor, Author
Seth Mattison Featured

Seth Mattison is an Internationally renowned expert and author on workforce trends and business performance. As Founder & CEO of FutureSight Labs, Seth advises many of the world’s leading brands and organizations on the key shifts happening around talent management, change and innovation, leadership, and the future of work.

Traveling From: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Tags: Future of Work / Business / Change Management / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Team Building / Leadership

Lars Schmidt


Founder of Amplify, Author, Writer, Host of the Redefining HR podcast

Lars Schmidt is the Founder of Amplify, an HR executive search and consulting firm that helps companies build progressive people teams and capabilities. He was named a Top 100 Influencer by HR Examiner and included in The Huffington Post’s Top 100 Most Social HR Experts on Twitter, and named a top 50 recruiting influencer by LinkedIn.

Traveling From: Virginia, USA

Tags: Future of Work / Diversity & Inclusion / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Emcees & Moderators / Future Trends / Team Building / Technology

Peter Sheahan


Founder & CEO of Karrikins Group, C-Suite Advisor, Thought Leader, Author
Peter Sheahan Featured

Peter Sheahan is the founder & Group CEO of Karrikins Group, a C-Suite Advisor, and a bestselling author. Sheahan is also known internationally for his innovative business thinking and thought leadership. With over 120 staff, in 24 cities, across nine countries, Sheahan knows firsthand the challenges of growing a business in these rapidly-changing times. He helps leading brands turn challenges into opportunities and disruption into growth.

Traveling From: Denver, Colorado, USA

Tags: Customer Experience / Business / Change Management / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Sales / Team Building / Leadership

Leroy Chiao


Former NASA Astronaut and International Space Station Commander
Featured Leroy Chiao Keynote Speaker International Space Station Commander Gravity Speakers

Dr. Chiao began his professional career as a chemical engineer, and his passion for space exploration led him to NASA. Following a stellar 15-year astronaut career, he moved on to leadership positions in entrepreneurial startups, applying his space experience to the business world.

Traveling From: Texas, USA

Tags: Business / Overcoming Adversity / Diversity & Inclusion / Future Trends / Innovation / Leadership / Science / Technology

Bill Reichert


Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, Author, Mentor
Featured Bill Reichert Entrepreneur Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures Gravity Speakers

Bill Reichert is co-founder and Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures, a well-known seed and early-stage venture capital firm in Silicon Valley. Bill travels around the world giving presentations and workshops on innovation, entrepreneurship, venture capital, and technology trends.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / College & University / Investing & Venture Capital / Entrepreneurship / Startup / Innovation / Leadership / Technology

Russell Ladson


CEO of Drop, Creative Technologist
Featured Russell Ladson Keynote Speaker Creative Technologist

Russell Ladson is a creative technologist whose work sits at the intersection of emerging technologies, purposeful design, and visual art. His work investigates the use of emerging technologies like AR/VR (XR) to heighten the human-to-human experience through experimental concepts around information discovery in a post-smartphone world.

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Activism / College & University / Artificial Intelligence / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Virtual & Augmented Reality / Future Trends / Startup / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Rebecca Altamirano


Co-founder Tangelo Technologies, Author
Featured Rebecca Altamirano Keynote Speaker Activist Education Speaker

Rebecca Altamirano has dedicated her professional life to working within underrepresented communities to open up access to the culture of power. Her professional path has given her deep hands-on experience on working with the underserved and underrepresented. Many of these experiences she has shared as a co-author of “Be The Change: Reinventing Schools for Student Success”

Traveling From: California, USA

Tags: Business / Activism / College & University / Diversity & Inclusion / Education / Emcees & Moderators / Entrepreneurship / Motivational / Social Change & Issues / Technology

Kim Crayton


The Antiracist Economist, Advisor, Educator, Mentor
Kim Crayton Featured

Kim Crayton, known as the Antiracist Economist, is dedicated to building a future that is Supremacy, Coercion, Discrimination, and Exploitation Free. Formerly known for #causeascene, she used her platform to call out harm and the facade of inclusion, often advising tech companies that were experiencing “challenges” when it came to ensuring the welcoming and psychological safety of their work environment.

Traveling From: Atlanta, USA

Tags: Future of Work / Business / Employee Experience & Human Resources / Economics & Finance / Emcees & Moderators / Leadership

Julian Newman


Founder and CEO of Culture Creative, Anthem Award Winning Diversity & Inclusion Leader, Author
Julian Newman Featured

Julian Newman is the founder and CEO of Culture Creative, an international award-winning leadership development and diversity & inclusion consulting firm. Julian is a certified and Anthem Award-winning Diversity & Inclusion leader based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a cultural intelligence strategist, author, and motivational speaker, Julian has spoken to more than 100,000 people nationally and internationally during the past 20 years.

Traveling From: Michigan, USA

Tags: Communication / Diversity & Inclusion / Emcees & Moderators / Team Building / Leadership / Motivational / Social Change & Issues

Greg Schwem


Humorous Corporate Entertainer, Author
Greg Schwem Featured

Greg Schwem is more than just a business humor keynote speaker and sought after corporate emcee, Greg is also an author, nationally syndicated humor columnist for the Chicago Tribune, award-winning greeting card writer and creator of funnydadinc, voted one of the top Dad humor sites of 2016.

Traveling From: Illinois, USA

Tags: Business / Emcees & Moderators / Sales / Team Building / Marketing / Motivational