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Ed Begley Jr.
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Actor, Author and Environmental Activist
Actor, Author, and Environmental Activist Inspired by the works of his Academy Award-winning father, Ed Begley Jr. became an actor. He first came to audiences’ attention for his portrayal of “Dr. Victor Ehrlich” on the long-running hit television series St. Elsewhere, […]
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California, United States
Amy Myers Jaffe
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Leading Expert on Oil, Energy, and Sustainability
Leading Expert on Oil, Energy, and Sustainability Amy Myers Jaffe is a leading expert on global energy policy, energy and sustainability, and geopolitical risk and author of “Energy’s Digital Future: Harnessing Innovation for American Resilience and National Security,” published by […]
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New York, United States
Robert Ballard
Deep-Sea Explorer, Discoverer of the Titanic, Host of National Geographic’s Explorer, and President, Ocean Exploration Trust
Deep-Sea Explorer, Discoverer of the Titanic, Host of National Geographic’s Explorer, and President, Ocean Exploration Trust Best known for his 1985 discovery of the TITANIC, Dr. Robert Ballard has succeeded in tracking down numerous other significant shipwrecks, including the German […]
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Connecticut, United States
Andrew Bowerbank
Global Leader in Technology Innovation & Sustainable Development
Technology Innovation & Sustainability Expert Andrew Bowerbank is well known across the energy, infrastructure, and clean tech sectors in Canada and internationally. Through his experiences, he has developed the ability to identify new market opportunities and demonstrate the effectiveness of […]
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Canada
Erin Brockovich
Environmental Activist, Best-Selling Author, TV Producer & Iconic Consumer Advocate
Environmental Activist, Best-Selling Author, TV Producer & Iconic Consumer Advocate Say the name Erin Brockovich and you think, strong, tough and stubborn. Erin is all that and definitely more. She is a modern-day “David” who loves a good brawl with […]
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New York, United States
Josh Dorfman
Environmental Entrepreneur, Media Personality and Creator of The Lazy Environmentalist
Environmental Entrepreneur, Media Personality and Creator of The Lazy Environmentalist Josh Dorfman is an environmental entrepreneur, author, television host, and radio host committed to helping consumers easily and delightfully take steps to green their lives. Josh is perhaps best known as […]
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North Carolina, United States
John Elkington
Known as "The Father of Sustainability"
Known as “The Father of Sustainability” John Elkington is a world authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable capitalism, a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and keynote speaker. Accolades In 2008, The Evening Standard named him among the “1000 Most Influential People” […]
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United Kingdom
Daniel Esty
Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy at Yale University and Leading Expert on Corporate Environmental Strategy and Sustainability
Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy at Yale University and Leading Expert on Corporate Environmental Strategy and Sustainability Dan Esty is the Hillhouse Professor at Yale University with primary appointments at Yale’s Environment and Law Schools and a secondary […]
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Connecticut, United States
Yossi Ghinsberg
Adventurer, Amazon Survivor, Eco-Entrepreneur and Inspiration for Major Motion Picture "Jungle" (2017) Starring Daniel Radcliffe
Adventurer, Amazon Survivor, Eco-Entrepreneur and Inspiration for Major Motion Picture “Jungle” (2017) Starring Daniel Radcliffe Yossi Ghinsberg’s business adventures include: a tech entrepreneur in the heart of Silicon Valley, VP of a groundbreaking medical corporation and the visionary behind Chalalan […]
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Israel
David Gottfried
Environmentalist and Founder of U.S. and World Green Building Council
Environmentalist and Founder of U.S. and World Green Building Council David Gottfried is known as the father of the global green building movement: founding both the U.S. Green Building Council and World Green Building Councils (with GBCs in over 100 […]
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California, United States
Jack Hanna
Animal Expert, Conservationist & Director Emeritus of The Columbus Zoo
Animal Expert, Conservationist & Director Emeritus of The Columbus Zoo As a child, Jack spent his days cleaning animal cages for his local veterinarian and exploring the creek behind his house. Today, Jack Hanna explores the corners of the globe […]
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Ohio, United States
Doc Hendley
CNN Hero, Humanitarian, and Founder and President of Wine to Water
Founder of Wine to Water, Humanitarian, and CNN Hero Doc Hendley is proof that anyone, even a tattooed keg-tapper, can cure what ails the world. He is a 2009 CNN Hero. He is President/Founder of the organization Wine To Water […]
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North Carolina, United States
Bob Hirschfeld
Self-proclaimed "Cybersatirist" performs business "stand-up with a laptop"
"Stand-Up With A Laptop" "Cybersatirist" Bob Hirschfeld has been lampooning business and technology for over a decade exclusively at conferences with his own brand of "stand-up with a laptop" satire. He works closely with clients to customize and create original […]
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Maryland, United States
Jeffrey Hollender
Sustainable Business Expert, Environmental Advocate, Activist and Co-Founder of Seventh Generation
Sustainable Business Expert, Environmental Advocate, Activist and Co-Founder of Seventh Generation Jeffrey Hollender is co-founder and former CEO of Seventh Generation, which he built into a leading natural product brand of household and personal care products from 1988 to 2010. […]
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New York, United States
Dewitt Jones
World-class Photojournalist, Motion Picture Director, Author and Keynote Speaker
World-class Photojournalist, Motion Picture Director, Author and Keynote Speaker Dewitt Jones is one of America’s top professional photographers with a career stretching over twenty years. Director As a motion picture director, he had two documentary films nominated for Academy Awards […]
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Hawaii, United States
Van Jones
Host of "Redemption Project" & "The Van Jones Show" on CNN, Environmental & Civil Rights Advocate
Host of “Redemption Project” & “The Van Jones Show” on CNN, Environmental & Civil Rights Advocate Van Jones is the CEO of REFORM Alliance, a social entrepreneur, CNN political contributor and host of Redemption Project and The Van Jones Show […]
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$50,000 or greater
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California, United States
Ashley Judd
Actress, #MeToo Activist & Humanitarian
Actress, #MeToo Activist & Humanitarian Ashley Judd is well known for dexterously starring in both box office hits and for turning in unforgettable performances in fine independent films. From her debut in Sundance Film Festival grand jury prize winner, Ruby […]
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Tennessee, United States
Joel Makower
Green Business Guru, Expert in Sustainable Business, Clean Technology, and the Green Marketplace
Green Business Guru, Expert in Sustainable Business, Clean Technology, and the Green Marketplace Joel Makower is chairman and executive editor of GreenBiz Group, Inc., creator of GreenBiz.com along with research and events on sustainable business and clean technology. He hosts […]
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California, United States
William McDonough
World-Renowned, Environmentally Conscious Architect and Designer
World-Renowned, Environmentally Conscious Architect and Designer William McDonough is an architect and a globally recognized leader in sustainable development. He was the inaugural chair of the World Economic Forum’s Meta-Council on the Circular Economy and currently serves on the Forum’s […]
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$50,000 or greater
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Virginia, United States
John Paling
Emmy Award-winning wildlife filmmaker and environmentalist, he compares the worlds of nature and business.
John Paling is an environmental speaker and business consultant who transforms environmental responsibilities into business profits and discover practical solutions to today’s environmental challenges and tomorrow’s future. British business speaker and consultant, Dr. John Paling, has helped hundreds of businesses […]
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Florida, United States
Jane Poynter
The World’s First Female Space Travel Entrepreneur
The World’s First Female Space Travel Entrepreneur The quintessential definition of a successful deep tech entrepreneur, Jane combines unique technical expertise with uncompromisingly disciplined business execution. Her track record of launching successful technologies, projects and companies culminates in creating Space […]
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Florida, United States
Jeremy Rifkin
Author, Economic and Social Theorist, Advisor to the European Union and Heads of State, and President of the Foundation on Economic Trends
Author, Economic and Social Theorist, Advisor to the European Union and Heads of State, and President of the Foundation on Economic Trends Jeremy Rifkin is an American economic and social theorist, writer, public speaker, political advisor, and activist. Rifkin is […]
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District Of Columbia, United States
Hayley Shephard
Adventurer, Excursionist, and Storyteller
Adventurer, Excursionist, and Storyteller Being born and raised in New Zealand, having owned, operated and lived on a 31ft sailboat and now residing on an island in the northern regions of Vancouver Island, it seems Hayley has spent her entire […]
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Canada
JB Straubel
Chief Technical Officer and Co-founder, Tesla Motors
Former Chief Technical Officer and Co-founder, Tesla Motors JB Straubel (Jeffrey B. Straubel) was part of the founding team and the Chief Technical Officer of Tesla Motors, an electric car company based in Palo Alto, California. At Tesla, Straubel oversees […]
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California, United States
Sigourney Weaver
Actress and Activist
Actress and Activist Growing up on New York’s Upper East Side as the daughter of British actress Elizabeth Inglis and NBC president Sylvester (Pat) Weaver, Weaver was never a stranger to the illustrious lifestyle of a New Yorker in the […]
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California, United States
James Woolsey
Former Director of the CIA, Ambassador, and Under Secretary of the Navy, and Green Neoconservative
Former Director of the CIA, Ambassador, and Under Secretary of the Navy, and Green Neoconservative R. James Woolsey is a Venture Partner with VantagePoint Venture Partners and is the Annenberg Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University; […]
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$50,000 or greater
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District Of Columbia, United States
Jerry Yudelson
Leading Green Building Expert
Leading Green Building Expert Jerry Yudelson is a LEED Fellow, Federal GSA National Peer Professional and the author of 13 books on green buildings, water conservation, green homes, green marketing and sustainable development. He has been involved in the green […]
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Arizona, United States