Clifton Taulbert’s inspiring life story and message of possibility have captivated audiences worldwide. From his humble beginnings in the deeply segregated South, Taulbert has risen to become the President and CEO of two successful companies: The Freemount Corporation and Roots Java Coffee. Raised in the Mississippi Delta, Taulbert credits his success to the entrepreneurial spirit he learned from his Uncle Cleve Mormon, who owned the local Ice House. This early exposure to entrepreneurship sparked…

   Tony Wagner recently served as an Expert-In-Residence at Harvard University’s new Innovation Lab and as a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute. Tony’s previous work experience includes twelve years as a high school teacher, K-8 principal, university professor in teacher education, and founding executive director of Educators for Social Responsibility. Tony is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences, as well as a widely published author. His work includes numerous articles…

  Matthew T. Lee, Ph.D., is Professor of the Social Sciences and Humanities at Baylor University. He is also a Research Associate and Director of the Human Flourishing Program’s Flourishing Network at Harvard University.  He serves on the Steering Board of the Humanistic Leadership Academy.  In addition, he is a member of the Global Flourishing Study research team, a Distinguished Visiting Scholar of Health, Flourishing, and Positive Psychology at Stony Brook University’s Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics, as well…

  Dr. Keith Marmer has cultivated a distinguished career spanning over three decades as an entrepreneur, executive, and investor, with a focus on corporate and entrepreneurial strategy and technology development. Currently, he is the Managing Partner of UVB Capital, a venture fund dedicated to partnering with early-stage life science companies. Prior to his role at UVB Capital, Keith served as Chief Innovation & Economic Development Officer at the University of Utah, where he garnered international…

  Milena Stoycheva is the CEO of Junior Achievement Bulgaria and Visiting Professor with the EIT Digital Master School in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneur and educator, she is passionate about the importance of education and the opportunity for young people to develop their talents and discover their future as entrepreneurs. Milena has served as the Chair of the Global Member Council of Junior Achievement Worldwide and Senior Adviser of Higher Education of Junior Achievement Europe.…