Dr. Amy Beethe is a practicing pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist of 11 years at Children’s Nebraska Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Beethe received her medical degree, residency training, and fellowship training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Beethe and her husband, Ryan, have three biological children. After witnessing the effects of child abuse and neglect on her patients, Dr. Beethe was inspired to become a foster parent. Through foster care, Dr. Beethe and her husband have adopted five additional children. She is a current advocate for foster care reform and legislation at both the state and national levels.

Ingrid Silva is a Brazilian choreographer and international principal guest artist, and a former principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Born in Rio de Janeiro, she began her training through social programs before rising to global recognition. Her pointe shoes were added to the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture in 2020, marking a historic moment. She has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, and recognized on Forbes Brazil’s 20 Successful Women list. Silva is the founder of PodHer and co-founder of Blacks in Ballet and Dancers and Motherhood, advocating for equity and representation in the arts. An author and creative leader, she continues to expand her voice internationally through choreography, storytelling, and cross-disciplinary collaborations that connect communities worldwide.

As Founder and Managing Partner of Newpath Partners, Dr. Thomas Cahill combines scientific rigor with entrepreneurial expertise to develop transformative therapies. He focuses on translating breakthroughs into treatments by partnering with leading academic scientists to incubate and scale early-stage opportunities. Newpath serves as a founding and lead investor, aligning the interests of investors, management, and employees from the outset.

Dr. Cahill is a director for several portfolio companies, including Prime Medicine, CREATE Medicines, Convergence Bio, Magnet Biomedicine, nChroma Bio, Autobahn Therapeutics, and Radian Bio. He is also active in domestic and international nonprofit and civic efforts.

He earned his MD and PhD from Duke University School of Medicine, where his research under Nobel laureate Robert Lefkowitz focused on cellular receptor biophysics. His work has received numerous awards and been published in peer-reviewed journals, and he remains engaged in basic science research within Newpath’s academic network.

Daddy Yankee is a culture creator, game-changer, and global icon who helped bring reggaetón to the world, shaping the sound and influence of Latin music as we know it today. With era-defining hits like “Gasolina,” “Despacito” (with Luis Fonsi), and “Con Calma” (with Snow), his impact on music and culture is undeniable. In 2026, he has been named as the Latin Recording Academy®️ Person of the Year, recognizing his lasting contributions and influence.

Since his debut, he has sold over 30 million records and earned numerous accolades, including Latin GRAMMY®️ Awards, Billboard honors, and ASCAP recognitions, while consistently breaking barriers for Latin artists globally. Beyond music, his philanthropic work through Daddy’s House has further cemented his legacy.

After retiring in 2022 with LEGENDADDY and his record-breaking La Última Vuelta tour, he returned in 2025 with a renewed vision of “music with purpose,” delivering uplifting and inspiring songs. His legacy continues to evolve as he uses his platform to drive positivity, impact culture, and inspire future generations

Back To Bedlam, the debut album by British singer/songwriter James Blunt, was released in October 2004, on Custard Records, an imprint label partnered with Atlantic Records, and founded by singer/songwriter-come-producer, Linda Perry, who initially found fame with her Bay area band 4 Non-Blondes in the early Nineties with the global smash ‘What’s Up?’.

Nine months following the release of Back To Bedlam, the former ex-soldier found himself at the top of the charts globally with ‘You’re Beautiful’, a self-confessed tale about the balladeer finding himself confronted with seeing an ex-girlfriend on a London Underground train with her new beau.  The song struck a chord with an international audience for its universal message of desperate, lost love, bringing Blunt various accolades including to-date over 14 million sales with his debut release, five Grammy award nominations, two Brit Awards, two Ivor Novellos, two MTV Awards, one Q Award, one MTV Europe Award, and the list goes on.

Following one of the biggest-selling debuts by a British artist ever, James Blunt has embarked on a 20+ year career spawning six additional studio albums, over twenty Top Ten international hits, multi-million selling ‘best of’ compilations, two self-authored books, a feature film documentary, two TV series, various roles in film, a London pub, and that’s just scratching the surface…  Following ‘You’re Beautiful’, the singer/songwriter has ranked up multiple global smashes including ‘Goobdye My Lover’, ‘High’, ‘1973’, ’Stay The Night’, ‘Bonfire Heart’, ‘Monsters’, ‘OK’ and more.  Considered today to be one of Britain’s cherished national treasures, the pop star also finds himself selling out arenas in most corners of the world.  Not too shabby for an ex-soldier who endears millions with his self-depracating humour on social media.

Daniel Lubetzky is a Builder. Best known for founding and building KIND Snacks into a multi-billion-dollar brand, he’s a social entrepreneur, investor and civic leader working across industries and ideologies to tackle society’s toughest challenges.

Today, through Camino Partners, Daniel backs enduring businesses focused on enhancing consumers’ lives. With Builders, he helps citizens move beyond “us vs them” mindsets to find common ground and build on them together. A political independent, he brings a values-driven lens to everything from entrepreneurship to civic life.

Daniel Lubetzky is the newest Shark on Shark Tank and the New York Times bestselling author of Do the KIND Thing. Born in Mexico, Daniel came to the U.S. at 16, and earned a BA from Trinity and a JD from Stanford. He enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, and loves practicing magic.

Alexis Williams builds things on the internet that make people care—and then turns that care into action. She is a 25-year-old creative technologist, digital creator, and organizer based in New York City, working at the intersection of tech, culture, and public systems. 

She created PB-Resources as a toolkit for civic action, reaching over 2 million people by connecting education, resources, and direct pathways to engagement for first-time and youth voters. That same focus on accessibility and usability shapes all her work, including Softwear by Lex, which addresses e-waste and waste colonialism through recycled tech materials and design. 

She has led large-scale creator organizing efforts, activating over 600 creators and generating more than 1 billion monthly views for progressive platforms—turning policy into distributed content and coordinated communication systems. Across everything she does, the throughline is consistent: making complex ideas legible, participation accessible, and action possible.

Dr. Sylvia A. Earle is a pioneering oceanographer, explorer, and conservation leader dedicated to advancing ocean science and protecting Earth’s life-support systems. A National Geographic Explorer at Large and founder of Mission Blue, she has led over 100 expeditions, logged thousands of underwater hours, and published more than 250 works. Former Chief Scientist of NOAA, she has advised major institutions and contributed to global ocean policy and exploration initiatives.

Earle has been instrumental in developing ocean technology, leading underwater missions, and promoting marine conservation through initiatives like Hope Spots. Her research spans marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and climate connections. A renowned communicator, she has spoken worldwide and appeared in major media, including the Netflix film Mission Blue.

Honored with over 150 awards, she is widely recognized as a leading voice for ocean preservation and human–environment balance.

Gabriela Hearst grew up on her family’s ranch in Uruguay, where luxury meant things were beautifully crafted and made to last. She launched her eponymous label in Fall 2015 with two main values – long term and sustainability – reflecting purpose in every piece – luxury collections with a conscience, or “honest luxury”.

Stephen Kotkin is a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and a former professor at Princeton University, USA.  His specialty is authoritarianism and geopolitics, and he has published a history of the world from Stalin’s desk.

He does not maintain personal accounts on social media.  You can find many of his essays at foreignaffairs.com and his presentations on Youtube.com