Innovation Speakers in United States

Terence Mauri is a global authority on the Future of Leadership, inspiring leaders to thrive amid disruption. Founder of Hack Future Lab and Entrepreneur Mentor at MIT, he combines over 20 years of experience advising startups and Fortune 500 CEOs. Terence’s expertise blends AI, business strategy, and leadership agility, guiding organizations through change with resilience and innovation.

A Thinkers50-ranked author and USA TODAY Top Speaker Award winner, Terence’s breakthrough book, The Upside of Disruption, reveals how leaders can harness uncertainty for growth. His life-changing car accident deepened his insights into risk and reward, fueling his mission to equip leaders for the evolving AI-driven world.

Known for dynamic, actionable keynotes, Terence challenges leaders to embrace “human maximization” — fostering intelligence, learning, and growth in the Co-Intelligence Era. His work has been praised by Unilever, Nike, Inc., Forbes, and Business Insider.

As founder of ID8 and former Head of Innovation and Creativity at The Walt Disney Company, Duncan Wardle is a renowned expert in developing innovative, magical brands, engaging stories, and creative experiences that drive results.

TAN LE is recognized as one of the most influential pioneers in the emerging field of brain-computer interface. An inventor, author and entrepreneur, she is the founder and CEO of EMOTIV, a San Francisco-headquartered neuro informatics company. EMOTIV's mission is to improve understanding of the human brain and develop a platform for researchers, developers, and consumers around the world to be part of a global innovation task force.

Cracking the Agility Codefor CEOs, executives and managers of small-to-medium sized and fast-moving enterprises, I bring a unique combination of insights at the intersection of my agility experiences in 3 worlds: In the Real World: I started my career as a Petroleum Engineer with Shell International working on onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling rigs. Now, I love studying other everyday agile leaders in the real world who also face the agility challenge everyday (fighter pilots, special forces, fire fighters and others).

Tom Koulopoulos is the industry’s leading digital futurist. He is the author of thirteen books and founder of Delphi Group, a 30-year-old Boston-based think tank, which was named one of the fastest growing private companies in the US by Inc. Magazine. Delphi provides strategic advice to Global 2000 organizations and government agencies. Tom is also a columnist for Inc.com, an adjunct professor at the Boston University Graduate School of Management, the founder and past Executive Director of the Babson College Center for Business Innovation, and past Executive Director of the Dell Innovation Lab. Named one of the industry’s most influential consultants by InformationWeek magazine, Tom’s articles and market insights appear frequently in national and international print and broadcast media.

Jag Randhawa is a Technology Executive, Venture Capital Advisor andthe award-winning author of the bookTHE BRIGHT IDEA BOX.Jag has been credited with creating a wave of bottom-up innovation culture and empowering employees to grow the business. Jag'sMASTER Innovation program, a six-step formula for creating a culture of innovation, has been praised by leading business authorities and journals, includingHarvard Business Review. Jag is the Founder and President of Idea Employee Labs, a technology and management consulting company.

Soon Yu is an international speaker, award winning author on innovation and design and Forbes contributor. He most recently served as the Global VP of Innovation and Officer at VF Corporation, parent organization to over 30 global apparel companies, including The North Face, Vans, Timberland, Nautica and Wrangler. While at VF, Soon created a $2 billion innovation pipeline, established 3 global innovation centers, and initiated industry-leading design best practices.

Sterling Hawkins is an author, investor, entrepreneur, and globally recognized keynote speaker on personal and organizational growth. As founder of the No Matter What Movement, he equips people worldwide to deliver bold, measurable results and fulfillment regardless of obstacles.

After the collapse of a multibillion-dollar startup, Sterling distilled the experience into a proven methodology. He has since launched, grown, or invested in 100+ companies, partnered with C-level teams worldwide across industries, and delivered keynotes on five continents. His insights appear in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, and Inc.

Sterling maintains that growth requires discomfort—and the courage, commitment, community, and trust to navigate it. Through practical stories and tools, he empowers audiences to exceed perceived limits and create lasting impact for their companies, communities, families, and beyond.

When not at home in Colorado, you’ll find him skydiving, swimming with sharks, or adventuring globally with the No Matter What Movement.

Alex Goryachev is a globally acknowledged technology and innovation strategist, recognized for his role in advancing culture of innovation, pioneering digital transformation and  advancing the commercialization of cutting-edge emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over two decades of expertise, he has notably served as the General Manager of Global Innovation Centers at the $50B tech giant, Cisco, and prior to that held key transformational roles with Napster, IBM and Pfizer. ​Beyond his significant roles in the corporate sphere, Alex is a Wall Street Journal Bestselling author of "Fearless Innovation: Going Beyond the Buzzword to Continuously Drive Growth, Improve the Bottom Line, and Enact Change" and has been pivotal in fostering innovation at grand events like the Olympics.
 

Karla is the CEO of Catalyst Financial. She is also a Corporate Trainer, Tedx Speaker and Entrepreneur. Karla and her team have trained their Methods to 25+ of the Fortune 100 and thousands of mid-market and start-ups including Target, Best Buy, Disney, Comcast, 3M, Amazon, General Mills, HP, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Cargill, Chase, US Bank, State Farm Insurance, IBM and many other corporate leaders. The WHO-DO Method enables businesses 100% buy-in from the team and produces better results with happier people. Previously, Karla served as a Partner of Swiss Avenue Partners, an IP company that built privately held companies to increase their Enterprise Value prior to sale.

Girish is an Associate Professor with tenure in the department of marketing at the Kelley School of Business. His primary research streams include open innovation, new product development, and marketing strategy. He is a Researcher, Speaker and Advisor on Strategic Marketing, Innovation, Social Networks and Online Shopping.

Kevin Clark is a serial pioneer and innovator, author, keynote speaker, and alpine skier. He is Director emeritus Brand & Values Experience, IBM, and the first Brand Steward for ThinkPad notebook computers. Today Kevin is President & Federation CEO of Content Evolution (CE) leading a network of innovative companies and professionals enabled by AI with CE coLab and creating next practices in voice-of-people research (listening), organization design & frameworks (leading), brand strategy & management (intention), and client/customer/value-chain experience design & engagement strategy (attention). He serves on several boards both fiduciary and advisory. He is the author of several books both a primary and contributing author including Collective Intelligence in the Age of AI, lead author of dozens of peer-reviewed and award-winning professional articles, and a regular contributor and thought-leader on LinkedIn Pulse. Kevin is a highly rated and engaging keynote speaker, and delivers addresses both virtually and in-person. 

Alejandro Duarte is a technology leader with over 16 years of experience in driving digital transformation and innovation across industries in the U.S. As the founder and CEO of Alewho IT Solutions, he specializes in providing advanced technological solutions that help organizations adapt to the fast-evolving digital landscape. Under his leadership, Alewho IT Solutions has become a trusted partner for businesses looking to optimize operations, enhance productivity, and stay competitive. With experience at top tech companies like Apple, Alejandro has developed strategies that have helped organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail navigate digital transformation. His expertise enables businesses to embrace emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and cloud computing, driving growth and innovation. Alejandro’s vision is that technology is not just a tool but the engine of change, helping organizations improve processes, create new business models, and thrive in the digital era.