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Ian Bremmer
President and Founder, Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, Expert on Global Politics & Risk Management and Best-Selling Author
President, Eurasia Group, Host of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, Expert on Global Politics & Risk Management and Best-Selling Author Ian Bremmer is a political scientist who helps business leaders, policy makers, and the general public make sense of the …
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$50,000 or greater
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New York, United States
Nancy Brinker
Founder of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Race for the Cure®
Founder of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Race for the Cure and WHO Goodwill Ambassador Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker is regarded as the leader of the global breast cancer movement. Her journey began with a simple promise to her …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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District Of Columbia, United States
Ariel Cohen
Foreign, Economic and Security Policy Expert
Foreign, Economic and Security Policy Expert Keynote Speaker Ariel Cohen, L.L.B., Ph.D., is a recognized authority on emerging markets and natural resources political risk; energy policy; and geo-economics, as well as a leading expert on Russia/Eurasia, Eastern Europe and the …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Paul Collier
Bestselling Author and Leading Expert on Developing Markets and Economics
Bestselling Author and Leading Expert on Developing Markets and Economics Paul Collier is one of the world’s leading experts on emerging markets, development economics and financial opportunities within the world’s poorest countries. He is Professor of Economics and Public Policy …
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Unknown, United Kingdom
Howard Fineman
Leading Journalist, Political Commentator & Best-Selling Author
Leading Journalist, Political Commentator & Best-Selling Author Howard Fineman is an admired journalist and political commentator who taps into unrivaled knowledge of the political and media landscapes to present vivid insights into Washington, presidents, Congress, and national and international affairs. …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Abderrahim Foukara
Head of Operations for Al-Jazeera's United States Branch
Head of Operations for Al-Jazeera’s United States Branch Abderrahim Foukara is Al Jazeera Satellite Channel’s Washington DC Bureau Chief and host of Min Washington (From Washington), one of the Arab world’s most successful and influential shows. Min Washington offers Arab …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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District Of Columbia, United States
Lt. Colonel Rick Francona
Retired US Air Force, Intelligence Officer, Media Analyst, and Author
Retired US Air Force, Intelligence Officer, Media Analyst, and Author With combat operations, covert action, clandestine intelligence missions, diplomatic assignments, Rick Francona brings over twenty-five years of political-military experience in the Middle East to his analysis of the challenges for …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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California, United States
Sir Bob Geldof
Businessman, Political Activist, Songwriter, Musician & Author
Businessman, Political Activist, Songwriter, Musician & Author Born in 1951, Sir Bob Geldof is one of Ireland’s most successful exports and is known throughout the world for his many talents and passions. Starting his career as a successful musician, actor …
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Unknown, United Kingdom
David Gordon
Geopolitical Expert on Global Macro Analysis
Geopolitical Expert on Global Macro Analysis David F. Gordon is Eurasia Group’s chairman, head of research, and director of global macro analysis. He is a member of the firm’s management committee, and is based in Washington, DC. David’s latest book …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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District Of Columbia, United States
Joel Kotkin
Authority on Global, Economic, Political and Social Trends
World Renowned Future Trends Expert and Bestselling Author Described by the New York Times as “America’s uber-geographer,” Joel Kotkin is an internationally-recognized authority on global, economic, political and social trends. He authored THE HUMAN CITY: Urbanism for the Rest of …
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California, United States
Andrew MacLeod
Leadership & Partnership Expert, Author, Humanitarian Lawyer, and Former Aid Worker
Leadership & Partnership Expert, Author, Humanitarian Lawyer, and Former Aid Worker MacLeod is an expereinced board director and chairman across three continents. He currently chairs Griffin Law (UK and US) and co-founded its award-winning Ethical Litigation and Brexit Advisory Services …
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Unknown, Australia
Tony Mendez
Retired CIA officer, Author, and the Real-Life Inspiration for the Movie Argo.
Retired CIA Officer, Best-selling Author, American Hero and Real-Life Inspiration for Argo In 1965 CIA’s Technical Services Division recruited him. Born in Eureka, Nevada, Tony led two lives. For 25 years he worked under cover, often overseas, participating in some …
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Maryland, United States
George Mitchell
U.S. Senator, Global Diplomat, and Peace Negotiator
U.S. Senator, Global Diplomat, and Peace Negotiator George J. Mitchell served as U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace from January 2009 to May 2011. Prior to that he had a distinguished career in public service. He was appointed to …
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$50,000 or greater
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District Of Columbia, United States
Walter Mondale
Former Vice-President of the United States & Ambassador to Japan
Walter F. Mondale’s record of public service includes: Vice President of the United States, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, U.S. Senator and Attorney General for the State of Minnesota. He was also the Democratic Party’s nominee for U.S. president in 1984. …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Minnesota, United States
Dambisa Moyo
Global Economic Thought Leader and Best-Selling Author
Global Economic Thought Leader and Best-Selling Author Baroness Moyo of Knightsbridge, Member of the House of Lords, is a marathon-running author and international economist who analyzes the macroeconomy and global affairs. She is a co-principal of Versaca Investments – a …
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New York, United States
Moises Naim
Internationally Renowned Columnist and Commentator; Senior Associate in the International Economics program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Internationally-Syndicated Columnist, Bestselling Author and Senior Associate in the International Economics Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Moisés Naím is a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He is also the chief international columnist for …
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Unknown, Spain
Barry Petersen
Legendary Reporter for CBS News
Legendary Reporter for CBS News CBS News calls Barry Petersen one of their most experienced correspondents. In a career spanning more than three decades with CBS News, he has reported on everything from wars and natural disasters to Paris fashions …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Colorado, United States
Jerry Porras
Co-author of Built to Last and Stanford University professor
Co-Author of Built To Last & Stanford University Professor Jerry Porras is the Lane Professor of Organizational Behavior and Change Emeritus at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. He has taught courses in leadership, interpersonal dynamics, and organizational development and …
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California, United States
Jeffrey Sachs
World-Renowned Economist and Expert on Global Development
World-Renowned Economist and Expert on Global Development Jeffrey D. Sachs is a world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable development. Development He is widely recognized for bold and effective strategies to address complex challenges including …
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New York, United States
Gilad Sharon
Youngest Son of Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
Youngest Son of Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Gilad Sharon is the youngest son of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and was a trusted advisor before and during his term in office. Sharon holds a master’s degree in …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Unknown, Israel
Jagdish Sheth
Renowned Scholar and Internationally Recognized Marketing Thought Leader and Best-Selling Author
Renowned Scholar and Internationally Recognized Marketing Thought Leader and Best-Selling Author Jagdish N. Sheth is Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Business in the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He is globally known for his scholarly contributions in consumer behavior, …
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Georgia, United States
Jessica Stern
Internationally Recognized Expert on Terrorism & Trauma
Internationally Recognized Expert on Terrorism & Trauma One of the world’s foremost experts on terrorism and post-traumatic stress disorder, Jessica Stern is a Member of the Hoover Task Force on National Security and Law at Stanford University. From 1994-95, she …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Massachusetts, United States
Rend Shakir Sumaidaie
Middle East Human Rights and Technology Expert
Middle East Human Rights and Technology Expert Rend Shakir Sumaidaie is CEO and co-founder of Cambridge Matrix, an exciting mesh company focussed on communications networks for security, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. Repeatedly making it onto Red Herring’s list as one …
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Unknown, United Kingdom
Krishna Udayakumar
Director of Global Innovation for Duke Medical Center, Asst professor of global health and medicine at Duke University and Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore
Director of Global Innovation at Duke Medicine, Assistant Professor of Global Health and Medicine at Duke University Krishna Udayakumar, MD, MBA is responsible for the development and implementation of global strategy as well as global business development for Duke …
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North Carolina, 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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District Of Columbia, United States
Daniel Yergin
Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Vice Chairman, IHS, and Renowned Global Energy Expert
Global Authority on Energy, Geopolitics and the Global Economy; Pulitzer Prize-winning, Bestselling Author; Vice Chairman, IHS Markit; Chairman, CERAWeek; Director, Council on Foreign Relations; Trustee, Brookings Institution Daniel Yergin is a highly respected authority on energy, international politics, and economics. …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Grameen Bank
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Grameen Bank Muhammad Yunus is the chairman of the Yunus Centre and the founder of Grameen Bank, currently operating 1,781 branches and providing credit to 5.6 million poor people residing in 60,815 villages in …
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Unknown, India
Marvin Zonis
Global Economy Expert
Global Economy Expert Marvin Zonis is a leading expert on the global economy and political risk. Professor emeritus at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Zonis’ insights into the intersection of politics, economics and emerging technologies make him …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Illinois, United States