176 conversations, newest first, at the intersection of business, government, and culture.
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Andy Baynes · Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Tiberius AerospaceMatt McKnight · Founder & CEO, Perimeter
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Iain Marin · Director and Founder, London Defence Conference
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Dame Karen Pierce · Former British Ambassador to the United States
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Governor David Beasley · Former South Carolina Gov., Executive Director of UN World Food Programme, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
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Andrea Mitchell · Chief Washington Correspondent & Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, NBC News
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Catherine Townsend · President and CEO, Trust for the National Mall
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Aleksander Dardeli · President and CEO, IREX
IREX CEO Aleksander Dardeli discusses leadership, AI, workforce transformation, and the future of global talent
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Will Baggett · Keynote Speaker
From Hues of Hope to the national stage, Will Baggett shares why connection, not credentials, defines modern leadership.
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Thomas Friedman · Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner & Foreign Affairs Columnist, The New York Times
Thomas Friedman joins Coffee With Ken to explore AI, China, and how globalization is being reshaped by technology and geopolitics.
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Erik Balsbaugh · Executive Director, Open FrontierTodd Phillips · Assistant Professor, Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Is crypto the future of finance? A conversation on regulation, trust, and real-world impact shaping the next financial system.
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Erin Harkey · Chief Executive Officer, Americans for the Arts
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Neera Tanden · President and CEO, Center for American Progress
Neera Tanden joins to unpack the American progress — from healthcare and housing to the cost of living shaping everyday life.
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Richard Carmona · Former United States Surgeon General
Former Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona exposes America’s hidden health crisis—indoor air quality—and explains why healthy buildings are essential for our wellbeing.
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David Cornbrooks · Co-founder of Sweat for breath foundation
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Jason Palmer · AI entrepreneur, venture capitalist and former presidential candidate
Jason Palmer joins Coffee With Ken to explore how AI is reshaping learning, leadership, and opportunity—and what the future of work looks like.
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Juliann Edwards · Chief Development Officer, The Nuclear Company
Nuclear Energy and AI are reshaping America’s future. Juliann Edwards joins CWK to discuss clean power, jobs, and U.S.–China competition.
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Sheila Johnson · BET Co-Founder & Salamander CEO, Founder and Board Chair of Middleburg Film FestivalSusan Koch · EMMY & Peabody Winning Filmmaker, Director of Middleburg Film Festival
Sheila C. Johnson and Susan Koch share how the Middleburg Film Festival unites people through storytelling, music, and the arts — proving that creativity builds community.
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Patrick McGee · Author & Former Financial Times CorrespondentIan Kumekawa · Historian, Harvard University & MIT Lecturer
From Apple’s supply chains to a Swedish barge, Patrick McGee and Ian Kumekawa uncover how globalization and the offshore world shape the modern economy.
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Andrew Roberts · President, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
Low literacy costs the U.S. $2.2T annually. Andrew Roberts shares proven solutions to boost reading skills, workforce readiness, and economic growth.
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Rachel Hodgdon · President & CEO, International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
IWBI CEO Rachel Hodgdon joins Coffee with Ken at Climate Week to launch the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air—why it matters and how to act.
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Jason El Koubi · President & CEO, Virginia Economic Development Partnership
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Lindsey Davis Stover · Founder & President, 1953 TequilaShivam Mallick Shah · Founder & CEO, 1953 Tequila
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Jenn Lyon · Actress, Art Director, and Producer
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Will Quinn · Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Defense
Will Quinn from the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital explains how the DoD is rebuilding America’s industrial base supporting dual-use tech, manufacturing, and national security.
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Paul Gross · Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, RemoraJosh Raglin · Chief Sustainability Officer, Norfolk Southern
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John Maslin · Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Vulcan Elements
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Rick Yount · Executive Director & Founder, Warrior Canine Connection
Rick Yount of Warrior Canine Connection shares how training service dogs helps veterans recover from PTSD, rebuild family bonds, and find renewed purpose.
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Andrew Miller · Chief Executive Officer, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Andrew Miller, CEO of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, breaks down battery supply chains, U.S. energy policy, and global electrification.
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Joe Manchin · Former United States Senator
Former Senator Joe Manchin discusses bipartisanship, U.S. energy policy, and his new book, Dead Center, in a candid CWK conversation.
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Will Hurd · Chief Strategy Officer, CHAOS Industries
Will Hurd joins Coffee with Ken to discuss AI, national security, defense innovation, and the future of bipartisan leadership.
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Daryl Johnston · Executive Vice President of Football Operations, UFLKate Greenberg · VP Team Business & Event Operations, DC Defenders
Daryl Johnston and Kate Greenberg discuss how the UFL league is building a faster, fan-first future for professional football.
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Clayton Mitchell · SVP Corporate Facilities & Real Estate/Chief Systems Design Officer, Yale New Haven Health
Clayton shares how mentorship, systems thinking, and vision-driven leadership can unlock potential across healthcare, real estate, and beyond
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John Santora · Chief Executive Officer, WeWork
WeWork CEO, John Santora, discusses WeWork’s future, post-bankruptcy transformation, flexible office trends, and leadership insights.
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Marcus Wang · CEO, Operating Partner, and Business Transformation Executive
Global strategist Marcus Wang explores the future of US-China relations—from tariffs and trade to cultural fluency and long-term strategy.
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Jesse Levey · Founder & CEO, Longevity Health
Jesse Levey of Longevity Health talks personalized longevity, prevention-first health, and how stress and sleep impact your healthspan.
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Tony Johnson · President & CEO, Truman National Security Project
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Beth Burke · Chief Executive Officer, Canadian American Business Council
Explore the future of U.S.-Canada trade relations with Beth Burke, President of the Canadian American Business Council.
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Mark Ridley · Group & Global Chief Executive Officer, Savills
Join Ken in London as he chats with Mark Ridley, Global CEO of Savills, about the evolution of global real estate, AI, sustainability, and market expansion.
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Jason Kander · Podcaster, Author, Activist, Afghanistan Veteran, President of National Expansion at Veterans Community Project
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Zach Leonsis · President of Media & New Enterprises, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Zach Leonsis and Monumental Sports are driving the DMV’s sports economy through community impact, youth sports, and revitalizing Chinatown.
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Sally Greenberg · Chief Executive Officer, National Consumers League
Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of the National Consumers League, join us to discusses how NCL champions fairness and advocacy for all.
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Catherine Burns · Story Coach, Peabody Award-winning Director and New York Times Bestselling Author
Catherine Burns walks us through storytelling’s vital role in helping us navigate a fast-paced, tech-driven world.
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Ana Zamora · Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Just Trust
Discover how Ana Zamora, CEO of The Just Trust, is driving criminal justice reform with innovative strategies, bipartisan collaboration, and a $350M fund to create a safer, fairer system for all.
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Pete Buttigieg · United States Secretary of Transportation
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Adam Saltman · Chief Medical Officer, HyperspectralJennifer McEntire · Founder, Food Safety StrategyMatt Theurer · Co-founder, President and CEO, Hyperspectral
Discover solutions for contamination detection, traceability, and global food supply chain challenges with experts Adam Saltman, Matt Theurer, and Jennifer McEntire.
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Ed O'Keefe · Senior White House and Political Correspondent, CBS News
Join CBS White House Correspondent Ed O’Keefe in a candid discussion on the 2024 election, cabinet dynamics, and media’s transformation in the streaming era.
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Leslie Odom Jr. · Tony Award-Winning Actor & Musician
Leslie Odom Jr. shares insights on mentorship, growth, authenticity, collaboration, and cherishing relationships.
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Giles Whiting · CEO of parcelLab & 7x Ironman including US Championships and Winner OKC
Discover how Giles Whiting, CEO of parcelLab and 7-time Ironman finisher and OKC winner, applies mental resilience and discipline in business.
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Besa Pinchotti · Chief Executive Officer, National Military Family Association
Join Besa Pinchotti as she discusses advocacy for military families, from scholarships to healthcare reforms, and how NMFA supports those who serve.
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Gerald Chertavian · Founder & Senior Advisor, Year UpLauren Jones · Secretary of Labor & Workforce Development, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Building a Workforce for the Future: Insights from Gerald Chertavian & Secretary Lauren JonesDiscover how to build a future-ready workforce.
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Jackie Edmundson · Chief Executive Officer, Stealth Venture LabsChris Huss · Managing Partner, Axxum Consulting
Discover how values-based leadership prioritizes people, fosters trust, and drives success through empathy, accountability, and intentional practices.
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Bill Campbell · Senior Vice President, Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisionLinda Zerwin · Executive Director, Emergency Telephone System Board of DuPage CountyMichael Martin · CEO, RapidSOS
Digital transformation of emergency management with industry experts Bill Campbell, Linda Zerwin, and Michael Martin.
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Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes · US Deputy Director for Batteries and Critical Materials, U.S. Department of Energy
Discover how the U.S. Department of Energy is tackling China's dominance in battery critical materials by investing in a competitive and secure supply chain.
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Joseph Pelfrey · Director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
Discover NASA's mission to return to the moon and reach Mars with insights from Marshall Flight Center's Director.
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DeNora Getachew · Chief Executive Officer, DoSomething.org
Learn how DoSomething.org empower Gen Z and Millennials to drive political and social change using creative marketing, pop culture, and social media.
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Governor JB Pritzker · 43rd Governor of Illinois
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Heidi Nel · Chief Operating Officer, New Theory VenturesZoya Lehrer · Founder & CEO, OrgoSoraya Bagheri · Head of Legal, VP of Product Integration, Punchbowl News
Reviving Bootstrapping: Expert Advice from Soraya Bagheri, Heidi Nel, and Zoya Lehrer
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Jon Meacham · Historian & Author
April 24th, renowned historian Jon Meacham join us for a discussion on the enduring relevance of historical events in shaping modern America.
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Jason Haber · Co-Founder, American Real Estate Association
Explore the transformative journey of the American Real Estate Association with insights from co-founder Jason Haber.
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Charlotte Gossett · Chief Director at Hispanic Federation in Puerto Rico
Charlotte Gossett, Chief Director at Hispanic Federation, join us to discuss building a resilient Puerto Rico. Discover how community empowerment, sustainability, and unity play crucial roles in shaping a more resilient future for the island.
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Layla Zaidane · President & CEO of Future Caucus
Layla Zaidane is President & CEO of Future Caucus, the largest nonpartisan organization of young lawmakers in the United States
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Valerie Biberaj · Community Relations Executive Director, Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation
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David McIntosh · President, The Club for GrowthTim Ryan · Former U.S. Representative for the State of Ohio
Join David McIntosh, President of The Club for Growth, and Tim Ryan, Former U.S. Representative, in a dynamic panel discussion on the future of blockchain innovation. Gain expert insights on the transformative potential, collaboration opportunities, and the disruptive impact of blockchain in various industries.
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Mary Renner Beech · Chief Marketing & Transformation Officer at Scholastic
Mary Renner Beech, joins CWK, in an exploration of purpose-driven brand development. Discover the power of authenticity, storytelling, and innovation in creating a lasting impact through your brand.
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Lakisha Ann Woods · EVP & Chief Executive Officer, The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Explore fearless leadership in architecture with Lakisha Ann Woods. Learn how to innovate, inspire, and empower through visionary design, fostering collaboration, and embracing diversity.
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Phil Kangas · Director of Outreach and Business Development, Department of Energy Loan Programs Office
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Chris Ullman · President of Ullman Communications
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Josh Green · Founder and CEO at Inspiration Mobility
Discover the transformative impact of electric fleets on transportation, addressing greenhouse gas emissions and unlocking cost savings.
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Tanya Beja · Managing Partner, AlleyCorp ImpactJohn Simon · GreenLight Fund Co-Founder & Board Chair
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Charif Souki · Executive Chairman of Tellurian, Inc.
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Liberty the Turkey · Willmar, MinnesotaBell the Turkey · Willmar, Minnesota
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Giulia Siccardo · Director of the Office of Manufacturing & Energy Supply Chains at the U.S. Department of Energy
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Tim Schantz · President & CEO of Troon
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Amy Spitalnick · CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs
Explore urgent discussions on combating hate and extremism with Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA). Gain insights into addressing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, building coalitions, and fostering solidarity for a safer, more inclusive society.
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Erin Coupe · Founder, Facilitator, Speaker, Author, Authentically EC Inc.
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Eric Gertler · CEO of U.S. News & World Report
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Margaret Richardson · Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of GoFundMe
Explore corporate social responsibility insights with GoFundMe's, Margaret Richardson on 'Coffee With Ken.\
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Alfred Johnson · CEO of CruxSydney Bopp · Managing Partner at Boundary Stone PartnersKiran Bhatraju · Founder & CEO of Arcadia
Explore the synergy of policy, market demand, and collaboration in the clean tech industry. Learn about clean energy policy evolution, market growth, and the pivotal role of partnerships.
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Hudson Biberaj · AuthorGrant Biberaj · Author
Join us for our 100th podcast episode as Ken's delightful sons, Hudson and Grant, take center stage. Inspired by their whimsical adventures in \
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Dustin Olson · Chief Executive Officer of PureCycleViji Subramanyam · Chief Financial Officer at Noveon MagneticsNoelle Comolli · Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Villanova University College of Engineering
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Andy Dunn · Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder & CEO of Pie Labs
Learn about the importance of leaders sharing their experiences to create a safe and inclusive workplace.
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Sue Hendrickson · Executive Director, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & SocietyLeigh Marie Braswell · Partner at Kleiner PerkinsMarkie Wagner · Founder of Delphi Labs
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Yuri Horwitz · Chief Executive Officer at Sol SystemsKate Henningsen · Co-Founder & COO at ArcadiaJason Dodier · COO & Co-Founder at GRAIN EcoSystem
a panel discussion on the advancements of CleanTech addressing some of our planet's most pressing environmental issues.
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Wes Moore · 63rd Governor of Maryland
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Carla Provost · Former Chief of the U.S. Border PatrolHa McNeill · EVP Commercial Solutions, PangiamAndrea Garrity · Chief Growth Officer, goTenna
We are talking to U.S. border experts about the new ways they use technology to monitor our political boundaries.
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Lynn Martin · President of the New York Stock Exchange
President of The New York Stock Exchange talks about the power of public markets
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Jacob Helberg · Commissioner, U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission
Commissioner of U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission, Jacob Helberg talks about TikTok and why it's a security risk
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Albert Gore III · Executive Director, Zero Emission Transportation Association
Ken meets with Albert Gore III to discuss Electric Vehicles and how the Zero Emission Transportation Association will reach their goal by 2023
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Matt Lingard · SVP Agriculture & Science at BrightFarmsAllison Kopf · Chief Growth Officer at IUNUAndrew Liao · Investment Professional at Generate
Ken is meeting with indoor agriculture experts about the future of indoor farming and how vertical farming is
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Carlos Del Toro · Secretary of the Navy
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Diane Hoskins · Co-CEO, Gensler
Meet Diane Hoskins, Co-CEO of Gensler, talks about the rethinking of worplace design in a post covid world.
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Seth Goldman · Co-Founder and CEO, Eat the Change
Coffee With Ken Talks to Eat the Change Co-founder Seth Goldman about the future of sustainable food.
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Dr. Danielle Carnival · White House Cancer Moonshot Coordinator
We welcome Dr. Danielle Carnival, The White House Cancer Moonshot Coordinator to discuss the administrations effort to cut the cancer death rate.
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Justin M. Bibb · 58th Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio
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Graham Weaver · Founder of Alpine Investors
Graham Weaver is the founder and managing partner of Alpine Investors, a B Corp people-driven private equity firm that invests in software and services businesses. Join us on Nov. 30th to learn more about Alpine's Mission and how they are changing the private equity game.
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Trae' Stephens · Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Anduril
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Lis Smith · Political Strategist & Author
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Gary Cunningham · President and CEO of Prosperity Now
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Susie Perez Quinn · Chief of Staff to the Administrator of NASASita Sonty · Partner and Associate Director of Aerospace at Boston Consulting GroupLisa Callahan · VP and General Manager Commercial Civil Space at Lockheed Martin
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Maria Torres-Springer · NYC Deputy Mayor for Economic & Workforce DevelopmentPhil Kirschner · Future of Work Leader at McKinseyJoel Steinhaus · CEO of Daybase
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Kwame Spearman · CEO of Tattered Cover Book Store
Coffee With Ken Resurgence of Independent Bookstores
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Jigar Shah · Director, Loan Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy
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Pamela Liebman · President & Chief Executive Officer of The Corcoran Group
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Ben Miller · CEO of Fundrise
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Pete Stavros · Founder of Ownership Works
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Vrinda Johnson · Managing Director, Raises InternationalSofya Pogreb · CEO of Next InsuranceLouise Curbishley · CEO of MEMX
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Aasif Mandvi · Actor, Writer, Producer, Author
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Joley Michealson · CEO of The Sun Company
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Doug Ducey · Governor of Arizona
On May 4th at 12PM EST will be talking to Arizona's 23rd Governor, Doug Ducey!
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Itamar Zur · Co-Founder & CEO of Veho
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Francis Suarez · Mayor of Miami
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Ilir Sela · Founder and CEO of Slice
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Brian Fallon · Executive Director of Demand Justice
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Dr. Samkon Gado · Former NFL Player & Co-Founder of The Jonah Inheritance
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Jason Grumet · Founder and President of the Bipartisan Policy Center
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Danita Johnson · President of Business Operations, D.C. United
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Noah Glass · CEO of Olo
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Tyler Scriven · CEO & Co-Founder of Saltbox
Featuring: Tyler Scriven, CEO & Co-Founder of Saltbox
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Tony Woods · Head of Talent for Schmidt FuturesChloe Drew · Chief People Officer for Eden HealthZaina Orbai · Chief People Officer for The RealReal
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Bo Han · Founder of Buzzer
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Priya Monga · Chief of Staff to the CEO at InstacartAnne Caprara · Chief of Staff for Illinois Governor JB PritzkerScott Amenta · Founder at Chief of Staff Network
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DK Bartley · Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer of Moody's
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Eric Adams · Mayor of New York City
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Former DC Mayor Anthony Williams · CEO of Federal City Council
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Paul Rieckhoff · Founder of Righteous Media and Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America and Host of Independent Americans
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Kabir Shahani · CEO of Amperity
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Esther Lee · CEO of RefractionStas Gayshan · Managing Director, Cambridge Innovation CenterRobinson Hernandez · Exec. Director, Urban Tech Hub at Company Ventures
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Gavin Michael · CEO of Bakkt
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Michele Schneider · SVP, Global Workplace Services at Salesforce
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Michelle Nunn · President and CEO, CARE
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Dan Glickman · Former Congressman and Secretary of Agriculture
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Daron K. Roberts · Founding Director of the Center for Sports Leadership & Innovation, Univ. of Texas
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Katie Beirne Fallon · Chief Global Impact Officer, McDonald's
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Commissioner Charles Ramsey · Former DC Chief of Police and Philadelphia Police Commissioner
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Paul Scialla · Founder & CEO of Delos and Founder of IWBIRachel Gutter · CEO of IWBIWendy Feldman Block · #WellnesswithWendy & Savills
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Matthew Shay · President & CEO, National Retail Federation
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Roger Dow · CEO, U.S. Travel AssociationElliott L. Ferguson II · President & CEO, Destination DC
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Aneesh Chopra · President, CareJourneyJessica Nouhavandi · Co-Founder, Honeybee HealthInder Singh · President, Kinsa Health
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Senator Mark Warner · VirginiaThe Honorable Eric K. Fanning · CEO Aerospace Industries Association
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Mike Steib · CEO, Artsy
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Mona Naqvi · Head of North America ESG Indices at S&P Dow JonesAndrei Cherny · CEO of AspirationJudee Ann Williams · Co-Head of Social Impact, Creative Artists Agency
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Bishop Garrison · Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, Human Capital and DEI
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Stephanie Schriock · President of EMILY's List
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Ken Berlin · CEO, Climate Reality Project
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Jenny Abramson · Co-Founder of ReThink ImpactBianca Caban · Principal, Heartland VenturesDavid Hall · Managing Partner, Rise of the Rest Seed Funds
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Frida Polli · CEO, PymetricsJukay Hsu · CEO, PursuitMelissa Jezior · CEO, Eagle Hill Consulting
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Congressman Jimmy Gomez · California – 34th DistrictCongresswoman Haley Stevens · Michigan – 11th DistrictCongressman Brendan Boyle · Pennsylvania – 2nd District
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Mitch Landrieu · Former Mayor of New Orleans and Founder & President, E Pluribus Unum
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Reshma Saujani · Founder, Girls Who CodeSamira Khan · Senior Manager, Global Impact Engagement, SalesforceJennifer Taylor · President & CEO, Northern Virginia Tech Council
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Dr. Carla Hayden · 14th Librarian of Congress
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Aaron Mitchell · HR Director, Netflix Animation Studio
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David Rubenstein · Co-Founder of The Carlyle Group
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Elisa Villanueva Beard · CEO of Teach for America
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Peter Greenspan · Global Head of Real Estate for WeWork
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Jocelyn Benson · Secretary of State, MichiganDavid J. Becker · Founder, Center for Election Innovation & ResearchKristen Clarke · President, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
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Dr. Gregory Washington · President, George Mason University
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Clarence Anthony · CEO of the National League of Cities
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Russ Feingold · President of American Constitution Society and former US Senator
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Jonelle Procope · CEO, the Apollo Theater
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Jeh Johnson · Former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
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Marc Morial · CEO of the National Urban League
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Beth Comstock · Author & former Vice Chair of GE
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Ardine Williams · VP Workforce Development, Amazon HQ2Brian Kenner · Head of HQ2 Policy, AmazonMatt Kelly · CEO, JBG Smith
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Carolyn Tisch Blodgett · Former Head of Global Marketing for Peloton.
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Jonathan Greenblatt · CEO of the Anti-Defamation League
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Christie Todd Whitman · Former Governor of NJ and Administrator of the EPA
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Joe Andrew · Global Chairman of Dentons
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Suzanne Clark · President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Jonathan Glickman · Former President of MGM Motion Picture Group
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Wes Moore · CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation
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Billy Shore · Founder of No Kid Hungry
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Jamie Hodari · CEO of IndustriousRyan Simonetti · CEO of ConveneAmol Sarva · Ph.D., CEO of Knotel
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Michele Flournoy · former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy & Co-Founder of WestExec Advisors
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John King · CEO of the Education Trust and former Secretary of Education
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Anne-Marie Slaughter · CEO of New America
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Joseph Stiglitz · Nobel Economist
