50 Results for
Innovation
Diverse Voices

CEO of Uncharted, Innovator and Social Entrepreneur, Trailblazing Energy Advocate

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Jessica O. Matthews is the Founder & CEO of Uncharted, an award-winning energy and data technology company that develops infrastructure solutions for communities, facilities, and Internet of Things. The company was founded by Jessica when she was only 22 years old. Jessica’s research and career centers around the intersection of disruptive technology, renewable energy, human behavior, and the psychology of self-actualization. A dual citizen of Nigeria & the U.S., Jessica has a degree in Psychology and Economics from Harvard University, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and is listed on over 10 patents and patents pending—including her first invention of the SOCCKET, an energy generating soccer ball, at the age of 19. “She was amazing!! Such a force and our whole team found her both inspirational and super smart.” - Technology Company “Jessica was fantastic, she really connected on so many levels with attendees by talking not only about innovation and business but about humanity and doing good and just life decisions creating new paths. We received great feedback. Her conversational tone was great.” - Corporate Restructuring Company

Leading AI Innovator & Practitioner, Founder & Chief AI Officer at AI Leadership Institute

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With a profound passion for technology and its potential to transform business and society, Noelle Russell has dedicated her career to helping organizations uncover the possibilities artificial intelligence presents to their businesses, and guiding them through the intricacies of AI adoption. In her daily work Russell advises companies across industries on how to integrate emerging technologies — including AI, Web3, and the Cloud — into their operations and workplace strategies. She is an award-winning technologist with an entrepreneurial spirit who has led innovative tech teams at Accenture, NPR, Microsoft, IBM, AWS, and Amazon Alexa, and is among the world’s leading voices on data and AI literacy.

Emerging Technologies Expert; Former Communications Executive at SpaceX & Facebook

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With more than a decade working at the heart of the technology industry, Dex Hunter-Torricke has managed communications for some of the most-influential and admired Silicon Valley leaders and corporations of our day. In his daily work, Dex plays a critical role in writing the next chapter on science, tech, the economy, and society across the globe, and spearheads efforts to bring the stories of how the world is being moved forward to light. From 2012-2016, he led the executive communications team at Facebook and served as personal speechwriter for Mark Zuckerberg. He then went on to join SpaceX as senior director of communications. He later served as the VP Global Communications & Public Engagement for the Oversight Board for Meta, the independent body that makes decisions on Facebook and Instagram’s most challenging content issues. Dex takes audiences into Facebook’s boardroom, Musk’s open-concept cubicle, the famed Googleplex, and finally to the UN itself to share lessons on what it takes in today’s environment to build highly effective internal teams, how to use storytelling in modern communications, and what to make of the steady transition from local to global that’s unfolded over the past decade. “Dex Hunter-Torricke’s “words to change the world” message was very well received based on the attendee buzz, and we’re so glad that he was able to join us” - Nonprofit “Dex has valuable substance and excellent delivery. He kicked off our member meeting and generated anecdotal reactions that described his keynote as thought-provoking, stimulating, moving and energizing. He is a pleasure to work with, and really helped our audience think differently about their business.” - Nonprofit

Founder & CEO, GRAVITAS, Former McKinsey Associate Principal, National Bestselling Author

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Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of GRAVITAS, seamlessly blends stories from her data-driven insights from 11 years at McKinsey & Company and from her experience as an entrepreneur launching an innovative retail brand to offer talks that encourage audiences to choose self-confidence, work to harness their “superpower,” and use gravitas to advance personally and professionally. Sun explores why it’s vital to push past your potential, how to transform an idea into a movement, and why you’ve got to bet on yourself every single day. With her dynamic presence on stage, data-driven insights, and deep personal resonance, Lisa Sun leaves individuals with the confidence and tools to step boldly into their own success. "Lisa was FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The attendees absolutely LOVED her….everyone kept stopping me throughout the day mentioning the impact she had on them. And our college and high school girls were so moved by her." - Nonprofit "Lisa Sun is inspiring and authentic. She is relatable, warm, funny and insightful. Lisa has an immediate connection with the audience as she shares her personal story of how she found her passion and purpose. Lisa Sun is the speaker your attendees will talk about for years to come." - Banking Company

Former President and COO of Nintendo of America Inc.

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An award-winning innovator and disruptor, Reggie Fils-Aimé is a proven expert on transforming companies, re-vitalizing brands, and reshaping industries to solve daunting challenges and achieve ‘the impossible.’ Most recently, he was the president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America – the first American and African-American to hold this position. Revered by business leaders and gaming fans alike, Fils-Aimé helped bring Nintendo’s greatest successes – including the Nintendo DS, the Wii, the Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, and the Nintendo Switch – to the global marketplace. Using his personal story as an example, he shares with audiences his principles for effective and innovative leadership, including defining a vision, courage in decision-making, and “irrefutable integrity.” "Reggie’s presentation was a hit! He was so kind and generous with his time during the meet-and-greet. We had several very excited people who were thrilled to meet him." - Insurance Company "We very much enjoyed having Reggie Fils-Aime speak to our clients. Reggie was professional, punctual, prepared, and very personable making the discussion engaging for our audience. Reggie was able to pivot and speak to current topics as they related to innovation which was also great for our moderated Q+A with attendees." - Banking Company

Executive-in-Residence for AI+HI at SHRM, Futurist, Founder & Chairman of the Transformative Tech Lab

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Working at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, behavior, technology, and science, Nichol Bradford’s mission is to empower human transformation and wellbeing by creating or curating new visions, opportunities, and tech-enabled tools for all. She catalyzes new ways to use technology to expand beyond our perceived limits and reach our fullest potential through her global non-profit Transformative Tech.org, working with talented researchers, founders, and investors across the globe who build wellbeing tech for human health and happiness. Bradford speaks extensively on human transformation, transformative tech, and the future of health, work, and human excellence. Using real-life examples and use cases from the latest trends in wellness technologies, she demonstrates to groups how these emerging advances can be applied to heal, upskill, and enhance human capability and benefit all of mankind.

CEO, Girls Who Code

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With a career dedicated to addressing inequities in education and helping young women of all backgrounds succeed, Dr. Tarika Barrett is at the forefront of expanding the pipeline of women entering tech and removing the obstacles that stand in the way of them reaching their full potential. As the CEO of Girls Who Code, an international non-profit organization disrupting the tech industry and transforming perceptions of what a programmer can look like, she spearheads initiatives aimed at closing the gender gap in technology by inspiring, educating, and equipping young women with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities.

Former Executive at Netflix, Twitter & Colgate-Palmolive, Leader of Transformation, Storyteller & Innovator

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Nikkia Reveillac is a trailblazing executive insights and innovation leader, business consultant, and speaker. She has overcome significant obstacles throughout her career to deliver exceptional results at some of the world’s most influential tech, entertainment, and consumer packaged goods companies. She draws on her years of experience building global, industry-leading teams to leave audiences with insightful ways to instill people-first workplace cultures. Reveillac was instrumental in helping Netflix define its first-ever brand promise, created a safer organizational culture at Twitter during the one of the most turbulent times in the company's history, and helped develop innovative oral care solutions for consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa at Colgate. Today, she advises businesses of all sizes to leverage research, data, and insights for disruptive innovation and brand building. "Not only is Nikkia a wonderful and accomplished human, in just a couple of conversations she changed my entire thought process about digital marketing to help me anchor it within a stronger strategic foundation. She's someone to keep close who can help your company and strengthen your leadership." - IT Company

Grammy-Nominated Creator of "Poetic Voice" & Inspirational Speaker

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A school teacher turned actor, musician, two-time national poetry slam champion, entrepreneur, and award-winning poetic voice, any given day may now find Sekou keynoting at a leadership conference, helping a Fortune 500 company with brand messaging, or even performing pieces for Barack Obama in Oprah’s backyard. Sekou is the creator of Poetic Voice, a new, cutting-edge speaking category that seamlessly fuses inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry to make messages more moving and memorable. For over 15 years, Sekou Andrews has been helping the world’s largest organizations deliver relevant information with riveting inspiration through an innovative, unconventional category of speaking called “Poetic Voice.”

Columnist, New York Times

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Farhad Manjoo is a leading and influential Silicon Valley voice and an opinion columnist for The New York Times. They formerly wrote the Times’ “State of the Art” column. In that role, Manjoo reviewed the latest devices and innovations in addition to a wide variety of tech-related topics including the emergence of new media, Silicon Valley and start-up culture, and the ways in which politics, society, and business are being shaped by the rapid emergence of new technologies.

AI Expert & Strategist, Founder & CEO of AI Champions

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Priyanka Rao is a leader at the forefront of revolutionizing corporate innovation and productivity through the power of artificial intelligence. As the CEO of AI Champions, the company she founded, Priyanka provides comprehensive AI training and consulting services to organizations across various industries. She focuses on empowering leaders and their teams to purposefully and effectively integrate AI into their business operations. With a remarkable track record, Priyanka has significantly contributed to innovation in sectors such as manufacturing and retail. Throughout her career, Priyanka has driven successful technology initiatives across Australia, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the U.S., where she is currently based. She founded and sold Spark & Burnish, a company that retailed high-end hardware for luxury projects globally, showcasing her strategic execution and entrepreneurial prowess. As CEO and CMO of Australian-based manufacturer Luxmy Furniture, and with notable experience in consumer marketing and human resources at EMI Music Australia, Priyanka's impact is broad and deep. In the Web3 space, she is a dynamic angel investor, consultant, and advisor, transforming business operations with innovative growth, governance, and compliance strategies. Her strategic approach has been pivotal in helping businesses adopt emerging technologies to drive innovation and efficiency. Under her leadership, AI Champions has become an essential resource for leaders seeking to harness AI for transformative business outcomes.

Leading Authority on 21st Century Teamwork, Collaboration and Innovation, WSJ Bestselling Author, Named “Oprah of Management Thinkers," and Ranked #1 of Top Women Keynote Speakers

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Erica Dhawan is the Founder & CEO of Contential and co-author of "Get Big Things Done." She is on a mission to advise organizations and leaders to accelerate the connectedness of your workforce, become masters of connectional intelligence, “spar” in order to reach your goals more quickly, and prepare your global workforce for the future. Through Dhawan's keynote speeches and interactive presentations, she’ll do just that.