Juliet de Baubigny is a Partner and Global Head of Technology at BDT & MSD Partners, a merchant bank with an advisory and investment platform built to serve the distinct needs of founders and family business owners. Prior to joining the firm, Juliet spent over 20 years in the venture capital industry. Juliet was a General Partner at BOND, a global growth equity investment firm. The firm’s investment portfolio includes Square, Spotify, Airbnb, Uber, Pinterest, Peloton, Slack, and Stripe as well as more recent investments in Canva, Revolut, On Running and Relativity Space. Prior to BOND, Juliet spent 18 years at Kleiner Perkins as a Senior Partner. Juliet is a passionate champion of innovation in philanthropy, co-founding Beyond Type 1, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes as well as serving on the board of (RED). Juliet received her BA from the University of Northumbria and was awarded an OBE by HM King Charles III in 2023.

Daniel Humm is an author, speaker, and the chef and owner of Make It Nice, the New York-based hospitality group behind the highly acclaimed Eleven Madison Park.

A native of Switzerland, Chef Humm earned his first Michelin star at the age of 24. He is consistently listed as one of the world’s best chefs, with both he and Eleven Madison Park receiving numerous accolades: including four stars from The New York Times, seven James Beard Foundation Awards (including Outstanding Chef and Outstanding Restaurant in America), and three Michelin stars for over 10 years in a row, since 2011. 

In 2021, he made the radical decision to re-open Eleven Madison Park with a fully plant-based menu. This move sent shockwaves through the fine dining industry and has set Chef Humm and EMP on a world-changing trajectory — becoming the first plant-based restaurant in history to receive and retain three Michelin Stars.

Chef Humm is the author of Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook, I Love New York: Ingredients and Recipes, The NoMad Cookbook, and Eleven Madison Park: The Next Chapter, and Eat More Plants, published by Steidl. 

He resides in New York and is a lifelong patron of the arts, supporting local and established artists through collaborations for Eleven Madison Park and other initiatives.

Caroline Daniel is a Partner at Brunswick Group, and specialise in technology, artificial intelligence and media, providing strategic communications advice to boards and senior executives at both FTSE100 companies and tech start-ups. Her work includes advising on crisis situations, IPOs, periods of intense change, financial transactions, stakeholder engagement and social purpose projects. She spent 17 years at the Financial Times in leading editorial roles including as Editor of FT Weekend (2010-2016), Opinion Page Editor, White House correspondent and technology writer. She has previously made broadcast appearances on BBC, BBC Radio 4, Fox and Sky News, as well as been a frequent moderator at tech and geopolitical events including WebSummit and CogX. She sits on the BBC’s Editorial Guidance and Standards Committee, a BBC Board committee; is member of the Trilateral Commission, a global non-governmental discussion group of leading executives and politicians; and is a Trustee of the UK’s leading non-fiction prize and at The Trampery, a social enterprise in London.

A visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, two-time grammy nominated Ash Pournouri (LL.M. Stockholm’s University) began his career by reimagining the role of record labels, publishing, tour booking and management. What began with the lone mission of creating, managing and building the brand of global superstar and partner Avicii (among other major global clients) led to Ash becoming a pioneer in breaking EDM as a mass movement, and a leader in the boundary-free global music business of the 21st century. Through the companies under the UNLTD portfolio, Ash has creatively crafted artist-first partnerships with clients such as Ralph Lauren, Coca-Cola, IKEA and H&M, and co-founded a social media management company building and representing some of the world’s biggest media profiles. Since he started his career in 2001, he has donated the majority of his personal income to various charities fighting world hunger and other impact-driven initiatives. In addition to those, in June 2014, Ash expanded into the conference world with Spotify founder Daniel Ek, creating the creative thought-leadership (non-profit) summit Brilliant Minds, as a platform to showcase Sweden, Swedish people and Swedish values to the world.

Ash was co-producer and co-writer to most Avicii songs (executive produced all of them) between 2008-2016 and has also written songs for and with Coldplay, Madonna, Axwell /\ Ingrosso, Wyclef Jean, David Guetta, Daft Punk, Tiesto and Faithless. Ash left the music industry in 2016 and has since amassed a portfolio of over 30 companies across different sectors as well as started the following businesses.

Annastasia is the CEO of Brilliant Minds Foundation.

Brilliant Minds was founded in 2015 by Spotify founder and CEO, Daniel Ek and today comprises of an esteemed and established board consisting of the biggest business leaders and entrepreneurs across Europe. The Foundation has brought together the world’s most influential thought leaders at the intersection of humanity and technology, with past speakers, including President Barack Obama, co-founder of Snap Inc Evan Spiegel, activist and supermodel Naomi Campbell and lifestyle expert and actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

Prior to her current role, Annastasia was the Group CEO of Quintessentially. The first female and millennial to hold the Group CEO role, Annastasia was responsible for the strategy and day-to-day operations of Quintessentially, the world’s leading lifestyle group. Her remit involved leading a team of over 1,000 employees across 50 cities. Annastasia spearheaded Quintessentially’s global growth, navigated a hospitality business through the pandemic and led the group through a significant restructure. During her tenure annual revenues exceeded $100 million.

She has been profiled in publications such as Forbes, Vanity Fair, Bloomberg, The CEO Magazine and Harvard
Business Review, amongst others and British GQ, listed Annastasia as one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in the UK. Profiled in Forbes as the ‘Queen of Luxury’ and an authority on international business, Annastasia is a renowned figure on the speaker circuit and frequently asked to contribute at high profile events such as Web Summit and FT conferences.

Annastasia covers topics from luxury consumers, lifestyle trends, leadership and an overall macro view on the lifestyle and luxury sectors. Her speaking engagements span small internal management groups to 3,000+ people on the main stage at international conferences.

As an organizational psychologist, Adam Grant rethinks how we work and live. He has been Wharton’s top-rated professor for seven straight years, and his research has inspired people to question assumptions about leadership, success, character, culture, and change. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of six books that have sold millions of copies, most recently Think Again and Hidden Potential. His TED talks have over 35 million views, and his podcasts WorkLife and Re:Thinking have more than 75 million downloads. Adam has been recognized as one of the world’s most influential management thinkers and in Fortune’s 40 Under 40. He has served on the Defense Innovation Board at the Pentagon; advised leaders at Google, Pixar, the NBA, and the Gates Foundation; and received awards from the American Psychological Association and the National Science Foundation. His viral NYT op-ed on languishing was the most-saved article of 2021, and he shares new insights in his Substack newsletter, Granted. Adam received his B.A. from Harvard and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, and he is a former magician and Junior Olympic springboard diver.

Hans Vestberg is chairman and chief executive officer of Verizon, the world’s largest wireless, fiber-optic and global information networks and services company. In 2017, Hans served as Verizon’s chief technology officer and president of Global Networks, responsible for developing the architecture for Verizon’s fiber-centric networks. He was appointed CEO in August 2018 and Chairman of Verizon’s Board of Directors in March 2019. Hans has transformed Verizon’s business, leading the company to be first in the world to deploy 5G home and mobile technology including the nationwide launch of 5G Ultra Wideband and Fixed Wireless Access. Before joining Verizon, Hans served for six years as president and CEO of Ericsson, a multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company headquartered in Sweden.

Hans is a founding member of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Broadband Commission for Digital Development, where he has led climate-change and digital-health initiatives. He is a board member of BlackRock, the UN Foundation, the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative, and is Co-Chair of the New Jersey CEO Council, a coalition of leaders from the state’s largest companies. Hans chairs The World Economic Forum’s EDISON Alliance for digital inclusion, which aims to impact 1 billion lives with affordable and accessible digital solutions by 2025. He is past chairman of the Swedish Olympic Committee and a current member of the Leadership Council of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions Network, where he helped author the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Born in Hudiksvall, Sweden, Hans earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Uppsala in Sweden. He is married with two children and is fluent in Swedish, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Darnell Strom is a Partner and Head of the Culture & Commerce Division at premiere talent and entertainment company, UTA. Strom represents the most culturally influential talent, brands, and organizations across entertainment, media, sports, fashion, art, entrepreneurship, politics, and thought leadership. He works with pioneers whose creative visions shape culture and recalibrate the ways we see the world. Strom works to expand his clients’ platforms across content, brand partnerships, technology, ventures, consumer products, and live events/experiences.

Prior to UTA, Darnell Strom was an Agent at Creative Artists Agency (CAA). At CAA, Strom developed relationships with clients and helped build their strategy for developing a vibrant platform across speaking, books, television, motion picture, technology, podcasts and digital. Strom’s clients included Dwyane Wade, Will Smith, Katy Perry, Trevor Noah, Vice President Joe Biden, and Gayle King. Strom also advised top global brands like Google, Nike, Salesforce, and Target on talent partnerships and marketing campaigns. Prior to this, Strom served as a strategic advisor to actors, writers, directors, music artists, athletes, executives and corporations on their philanthropic and pro-social initiatives at the CAA Foundation.

Strom is currently an Independent Director on the board of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN). Strom also serves on the Advisory Board of the Venture Capital firm Nordstar, and as a Trustee for the Center for Early Education in Los Angeles. He has previously been a member of President Obama’s White House Entertainment Council, GQ Magazine’s Gentlemen’s Fund Advisory Committee, and the Paley Center’s Media Council.

Sara Wallin is a highly regarded figure in the Nordic startup ecosystem. As the CEO of Chalmers Ventures, she has played a pivotal role in the success of numerous startups. With a decade of experience in the startup ecosystem, Sara possesses a profound understanding of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. Previously, she served as the regional CEO of Sweden’s largest governmental bank, focusing on startup investments. Sara’s firsthand experience in co-founding and working in telecom and edtech startups provides her with a unique perspective. She is actively involved in the startup ecosystem, serving on multiple boards and being recognized as one of the top influencers in the Swedish startup scene.

Kim Olsson is a highly accomplished businesswoman and CEO of Stena Sessan Fastighets AB, where she drives the company’s growth with exceptional leadership. Additionally, she serves on the board of Brilliant Minds, a platform shaping the future of technology, entrepreneurship, and entertainment. As a board member of the World Childhood Foundation, Kim is dedicated to preventing violence and abuse against children worldwide. She also acts as an angel investor, providing valuable support to promising startups. Kim’s strategic vision, philanthropic mindset, and business acumen have solidified her as a respected leader in real estate, with an influential presence in both business and social spheres.