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Professor at the University of Bristol, author of "The Science of Happiness: Seven Lessons for Living Well," and expert in happiness science.

Science and global health reporter at The New York Times.

Founder of SaaStr and venture capitalist. Previously founded Storm Ventures.

Israel correspondent for The Economist.

Head of Amazon's AGI Research Lab and co-founder of Adept. Former VP of engineering at OpenAI, where he helped develop GPT-2, 3, and DALI.

Co-founder and CEO of Pendulum, a company producing novel strain probiotics. She holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology from Johns Hopkins.

General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. He focuses on investing and building communities for founders.

Research fellow at Kotkin’s Hoover History Lab. Author of the book 'Breakneck'.

Historian and political commentator. Author of the newsletter 'Letters from an American' on Substack, where she provides historical context to current political events.

CEO and founder of Vanta, a $2.5 billion trust management platform focusing on digital security and compliance.

Founder of Code for America and co-founder of the U.S. Digital Service, working to improve government digital infrastructure.

Co-founder and CEO of Handshake, discussing the company's role in connecting students and young professionals with employers in the AI field.

Founder of Jjellyfish, a company focused on founder-led sales strategies.

Computer scientist and AI researcher, known as one of the 'godfathers' of AI. He is concerned about the potential risks of advanced AI.

Real estate investor with a portfolio of over a billion dollars. Known for his unique strategies in retail shopping centers and value-add real estate development.

New York Times bestselling author and podcast host. Host of What It's Like To Be..., where he explores different professions through interviews.

Men's work coach, author, and podcaster focusing on helping men become healthier and more authentic versions of themselves.

Professor of history at University College Dublin and historian. Expert on Irish history and culture.

Researcher, writer, and founder of the Copenhagen Consensus think tank, focusing on finding cost-effective solutions to global challenges.

One of the hosts of the Lightcone Podcast, known for funding companies worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

Personal technology columnist at The Wall Street Journal.

Radio Hall of Famer, three-time New York Times bestselling author, and co-host of The Breakfast Club. Founder of the Mental Wealth Alliance, advocating for mental health.

Film critic and podcast host. Known for his work at The Ringer.

Rome Bureau Chief at The New York Times. He discusses Pope Francis's efforts to change the church and his clashes with traditionalists.

Former U.S. Labor Secretary and professor. He has been advocating for rising equality in America for more than 40 years.

Co-founder of Gladstone AI and national security advisor. Focuses on the intersection of AI, national security, and technology.

Director of Research at BlueMountain Capital, a multi-billion dollar hedge fund and asset manager. Expert in decision making, behavior, and complex systems; adjunct professor at Columbia Business School.

Co-founder of Beehiiv, a newsletter platform. Previously helped Morning Brew reach 3.5 million subscribers.

Co-founder of Sierra, previously spent 18 years at Google leading various projects including Google Labs, AR/VR efforts, and AI-related initiatives.

Comedian and political commentator. Host of Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO.

Missouri Senator. He spoke about the Senate’s investigation into President Biden’s cognitive state and the media’s role in concealing it.

Co-founder and CEO of Patreon, a platform enabling direct payments from fans to creators. A musician himself, his experiences inform Patreon's development.

President of the Santa Fe Institute and William H. Miller Professor of Complex Systems. Works on the evolution of intelligence and stupidity on planet Earth.

Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and author of "Count Down," focusing on the impact of environmental chemicals on human fertility.

Author and professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. He has written several popular books on the brain including his latest, “Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality.”

YouTuber, personal development coach, and community leader, offering advice and guidance to young men.

Ph.D. expert in sleep hygiene and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. Provides insights on improving sleep quality.

Associate professor of linguistics at Columbia University and columnist at The New York Times. Expert on the English language and author of Pronoun Trouble.

Frequent co-host of the Real Python Podcast and instructor, known for expertise in Python, SQLite, and SQLAlchemy.

New York State Assemblyman and candidate for New York City Mayor. Runs on a socialist platform focused on affordability and public goods.

Founder and CEO of Chipp.ai, building AI tools for non-coders. Focuses on making AI accessible and productive for everyone.

Creator of Docker and founder of Dagger. Focuses on improving developer workflows and enabling AI agents through containerization and portable development environments.

CEO of Disruption Advisors, counseling people on how to adapt to a changing world. She provides tools to de-stress, regain focus, reset, and move forward after career setbacks.

Expert on ancient civilizations, forbidden knowledge, and the origins of humanity. He shatters conventional understanding of reality and the structure of existence.

Leading expert in positive psychology and co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy. Focuses on helping people become happier and spread happiness.

Founder of Khan Academy, an educational organization providing free online courses. Advocates for integrating AI in education and competency-based learning.

Malkin Research Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. Author of "Bowling Alone" and "The Upswing".

Standup comedian, television host, and podcaster. Known for his storytelling and shirtless performances.

Venture capitalist, consultant, and writer known for his work at Google and creation of the Design Sprint process. Author of several books on productivity and time management.

National Geographic Explorer and best-selling author who has led teams of researchers across the globe to discover the secrets of blue zones.