Part journalist, part historian, and all shrewd political observer, Ronald (Ron) Brownstein explains the complexities of American politics with lucid precision. As a CNN Senior Political Analyst, Senior Editor for the Atlantic, and Contributing Editor for National Journal, he produces sharp analysis on politics, policy, the electorate, media, healthcare, energy, the press' impact on Americans, and the range of issues informed by his strong sense of American political and national history. Brownstein provides an insider’s look into politics and the media and has twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He is also the author of seven best-selling books, and his articles on politics, public policy, and culture have appeared in myriad of major publications and on many broadcast news outlets.

Alex Epstein is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels. He was called the “most original thinker of the year” and has changed how thousands of people think about the energy debate. He draws on cutting-edge research to offer eye-opening stories about how fossil fuels and technology will improve the lives of people – safely, cleanly, and effectively – for years to come. Epstein offers practical and inspiring ideas for energy-related organizations combating public perception and winning over hearts and minds.

Tony Seba is a world-renowned thought leader, author, speaker, educator, angel investor and Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Tony is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book“Clean Disruption of Energy and Transportation” and co-author of “Rethinking Humanity”. Tony’s work focuses on the science of change, disruption and transformation, which includes cost-curves, S-curves, convergence and complex systems and has been used to accurately predict the ongoing phase change disruptions of transportation, energy, food & agriculture, information, as well as implications for society and geopolitics. Tony holds a Stanford MBA and a B.S. in Computer Science & Engineering from MIT.

Bea Johnson and her family are dedicated to living a Zero Waste lifestyle; they generate a mere quart of waste per year. Through her blog and with her book, Zero Waste Home, Bea inspires a growing international community to live simply and take a stance against needless waste. Her passion and positive outlook have earned her appearances on TV and in publications around the world. Grand prize winner of "The Green Awards" in 2011, she regularly speaks at universities, corporate events and conferences. She has become the spokesperson for the Zero Waste lifestyle or, as The New York Times puts it: “The Waste-Free Priestess”.