My mission is to help people realize and live up to their potential.

Allen believes creativity is accessible to all, but most people just don't have the right tools. He wrote a book called The Creative Curve (Penguin Random House, 2018) that shows how the creative process can be learned by anyone. By interviewing everyone from billionaires to neuroscientists, he developed four steps, backed by science, that you can follow to achieve creative success. You can visit the book website to learn more.

He also founded and served as CEO of TrackMaven, a marketing analytics platform that large brands such as GE and the NBA and high growth-startups such as Dollar Shave Club and Mailchimp have used to power data-driven creativity. In October 2018, TrackMaven merged with Skyword, the leading content marketing platform.

Most importantly, he was once a very pitiful runner-up on Wheel of Fortune (I should’ve bought more vowels).

Shaun is an Engineering grad from UVA revolutionizing the music and technology industry with his startup, Edge Tech Labs.

DC-based engineer turned entrepreneur. UVa SEAS Class of 2010. As CEO and founder of Edge Tech Labs, I manage the operations and growth of our products. Our first product was Fret Zealot, an LED learning accessory for guitars. Fret Zealot is overhauling how the music industry learns on and uses fretted instruments. Check it out at www.FretZealot.com!

Fret Zealot lets you learn quickly and intuitively without the constant distraction of looking at books, videos, or sheet music to find out where to put your fingers. You can concentrate on technique and finding your style right from the start.

Through a meticulous academic advising methodology, Mr. Taylor custom designs for each client an educational and career plan for success in medicine, and guides clients of varying academic levels to academic and personal success. He is renowned for translating successful learning and advising principles into practical action steps and enhanced scholastic outcomes as the basis of all clients' ascension to careers in medicine.

Mr. Taylor also supports the continuing success of clients in residency and specialty practice with self-directed learning plans and advanced academic skills competency for "in service" assessments, specialty certification and maintenance of certification.

Michael works in the global partnerships department at the NBA. He discussed the workings of the NBA, his opinions on the league/players, and how he transitioned from studying public policy to working at  the NBA.

Jesscia spoke about the world of sports journalism. She also discussed social media marketing, future trends in sports, and how to start a career in sports journalism!

BK will be focusing his talk on Media and Social justice in today's world. He will be elaborating on the mission of his company Soulidifly Productions which is a full feature film, stage, and TV investment and production company designed to promote a more inclusive narrative in major media.

Mike Corey is a marine biology graduate, turned filmmaker, with an intense passion for travel.

From an early age, Mike has always been fascinated with the lesser known parts of our world. His lifetime of curiosity has sent him searching out the creatures and locations that most avoid, while spending a decade competing in both fencing and breakdancing on the side. He has since settled into a fast-moving career as a travel YouTuber, adventure filmmaker, and TV presenter.

After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Canada, Mike backpacked the world to volunteer as a research assistant for scientists studying ocean conservation. Bringing a camera along for these trips allowed him to capture the material he needed to win several international travel video competitions which kicked off a career in travel filmmaking.

After working for several years creating short films for tourism brands around the world, he turned his sights to YouTube and begun an adventure travel channel focusing on the bizarre attractions and unique cultures of the world. Participating in exploding hammer festivals, getting tattooed by a head hunter tattooist, and scuba diving in hydrogen sulphide are just a few of the adventures he’s taken his viewers on.

Mike never runs away from an adventure, no matter how strange it may be. He is now based in Mexico City, but is more often than not away searching out new (and sometimes a little bit crazy) experiences.

John Lee Hancock Jr. is an American screenwriter, film director, and producer. He directed the sports drama films The Rookie (2002) andThe Blind Side (2009), and the historical drama films Saving Mr. Banks (2013), The Founder (2016), and The Highwaymen (2019).

Brian Ferguson has spent his career working in high performance organizations, learning from leaders and decision-makers in national security, the militarty and technology. He has used those experiences to build Arena Labs, a company pioneering the field of High Performance Medicine. Arena Labs uses state-of-the-art training and technology solutions to bring the science of peak performance, creative mastery, and elite teams to modern healthcare and surgical teams.