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Creator of the Instructor library, former MLE at Stitch Fix. Known for his work integrating LLMs with Pydantic for structured outputs.

Expert on NGOs and their influence on governments. Provides in-depth analysis of the CIA's use of NGOs to coup foreign governments.

Co-author of Lean Analytics and Just Evil Enough, a product manager, entrepreneur, and startup advisor. Known for his work in data, AI, and technology.

American essayist and programmer, known for his insightful writings on startups, technology, and business.

Founder and CEO of Shopify, an e-commerce platform. He is also a racing enthusiast, competing in the IMSA SportsCar Championship.

Technology writer for The Verge, contributing to podcast segments and offering insights on gadgets and technology.

Staff writer at The New Yorker and co-author of "The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021." Focuses on politics and U.S. foreign policy.

Former capo in the Colombo crime family, known for his later life as a motivational speaker and author.

Chief Product Officer at Uber, overseeing Rider, Driver, Delivery, Grocery, and New Verticals product lines. Passionate about dogfooding and product development.

Norwegian author and journalist whose research focuses on the history of human mating ideologies and how they've shaped societies.

Business reporter for The New York Times, covering TikTok and its impact.

Legendary actor with a career spanning nearly 60 years, known for roles in films such as Apocalypse Now and The Silence of the Lambs, and for his mastery across career, fitness, and relationships.

Chairman at Coatue Management, leading a $700M early-stage fund. Previously held key roles at Amazon and Facebook.

Founder of Floodgate and author of Pattern Breakers. Reveals how breakthrough startups aren’t built by checking boxes but by founders bold enough to reject consensus.

President of the Santa Fe Institute, a leading research institute in complex systems. His research focuses on complexity, agency, and information.

Former college basketball coach turned executive. Brother of Michelle Obama.

Co-creator of the Design Sprint and the Foundation Sprint. Co-founder of Character Capital and co-author of Sprint and Make Time.

A key player in bringing mindfulness meditation to the mainstream. Founding executive director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare, and Society.

Ford Professor of Economics at MIT and co-director of its Work of the Future Task Force. His research focuses on the impact of technology and globalization on labor markets.

Professor, theologian, and author of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self. Explores the historical and cultural shifts that have transformed our ideas of identity.

Reporter covering the war in Ukraine for The New York Times. Has been reporting from Ukraine since the beginning of the war with Russia.

Independent adult filmmaker, director, producer, and entrepreneur. She is known for her work in indie adult cinema and creating films with a focus on narratives and exploring desire.

Licensed therapist and relationship expert. Author of the New York Times bestsellers Drama Free and Set Boundaries, Find Peace.

Chairman and CEO of Tenet Healthcare and former leader in McKinsey & Company’s Healthcare and Private Equity Practices. Provides expertise on the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system.

Author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Known for her books and podcasts focused on self-help and personal development.

Staff writer at The Verge, specializing in gadgets and technology, particularly handheld gaming devices.

Founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database and assistant professor at Idaho State University. He records and analyzes school shootings in the U.S.

Professor at Oxford University and director of the Future of Humanity Institute. Leading expert on the implications of artificial intelligence.

Co-host of the Real Ones podcast on The Ringer NBA Show. Offers NBA expertise and commentary.

Professor of medicine and neurobiology at Duke University, pioneering researcher in gut sensing and the gut-brain axis. His expertise combines nutrition, gastrointestinal physiology, and neuroscience.

Physicist researching energy generation and space propulsion. President and CEO of EarthTech International, Inc., and director of the Institute for Advanced Studies at Austin.

Writer-at-large for The New York Times, providing analysis on the Trump administration and its impact on various institutions.

National correspondent for The New York Times, covering higher education in America.

Professor at Columbia Law School and author of "The Fed Unbound." Expert on central banking and government regulation.

Lawyer who resigned from Skadden Arps after they negotiated a deal with President Trump.

Author of "A System for Writing", he has worked with writers and others for 20 years, teaching courses on note-taking and writing.

NBA writer and analyst for Sports Illustrated. Covers the league, drafts, and trades.

The Verge's policy reporter, providing expertise on tech regulation and government affairs.

Head of Engineering at Superhuman, focusing on AI and LLMs to reshape the email experience. He is passionate about user experience and building AI tools that people love.

Fitness expert, certified nutritionist, author, and television personality. She is known for her work on "The Biggest Loser" and "Losing It With Jillian."

U.S. Surgeon General, answering questions about COVID-19 vaccines, variants, and the pandemic's future.

Co-founder of Substack and a journalist who writes about tech and culture. Previously worked at Tesla and Pando Daily.

Oxford University economist and author of "Doughnut Economics", proposing a model for human prosperity within planetary boundaries.

Entrepreneur behind Dear Media & The Skinny Confidential. She interviews accomplished individuals and shares actionable advice.

Biologist and author known for his theory of morphic resonance. Critic of the scientific establishment's dogmatic dedication to materialism.

CEO of FTX and Alameda Research, a crypto quant trading firm and global crypto derivatives exchange. Advisor to Project Serum.

Former President and COO of Focus Brands, known for her work with Cinnabon and other brands. Shares insights on brand building and leadership.

Renowned cultural psychologist and professor at Columbia University, known for his work on tribalism and human collaboration.

Co-founder of DataTrek Research, providing market analysis and insights. He is known for his expertise in financial markets and data-driven research.

Motley Fool Analyst, presenting the bear case against Best Buy's long-term prospects.