Steve Harvey is an American actor, comedian, television host, author, and radio personality who has had an incredibly successful career in entertainment. He is best known for his work on The Steve Harvey Show, Family Feud, and Little Big Shots.
Harvey was born in Welch, West Virginia, in 1957 and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1984, he got his start as a stand-up comedian. That same year, he was a finalist in the Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search. In 1990, Harvey was cast in The Steve Harvey Show, a hit situation comedy that aired on the WB Network.
Harvey became a household name in 2000 when he began hosting the long-running game show Family Feud. For his work, he won seven Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Game Show Host. In 2015, he began hosting Little Big Shots, a show that showcases the talents of children, which also earned him an Emmy nomination.
Harvey has also had a number of acting roles in television and film, including a recurring role on the sitcom The Parkers and a starring role in the movie Johnson Family Vacation. In addition, he has written multiple books, including the New York Times Best Seller Act Like a Lady and Think Like a Man.
Throughout his career, Harvey has been active in charitable works. He created the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, which focuses on empowering youth and families, and he is an ambassador for the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign, which provides life-saving bed nets to families in Africa.
Harvey is an incredibly successful entertainer, and his influence can be seen in many different areas of entertainment. His work has been recognized by multiple Emmy Awards and other accolades, and he continues to be an important figure in the industry.
Harvey is also well-known for his ability to make people laugh. He has performed comedy shows across the country and is often featured on late-night talk shows. He is a frequent guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and has also hosted the BET Awards and the Miss Universe Pageant.
In addition, Harvey is a regular contributor to the radio show The Steve Harvey Morning Show, which is broadcast in over 70 markets in the United States and around the world. He is also the host of Steve Harvey’s Funderdome, a competition show on ABC that gives inventors the opportunity to pitch their products to a live audience.

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Robert Dedman was one of the most successful developers in the private club industry. In his candid autobiography, Dedman defined true wealth not as the number of golf courses you own or the money in your bank account, but as a matter of spirit. Dedman's rules of order encouraged humor, giving, creating a life plan, and finding balance in all areas of your life.
He started his career by joining a prominent law firm in Dallas. During that time, H. L. Hunt became his mentor. After learning to play golf from Byron Nelson, Ralph Guldahl, and Ben Hogan, he decided to invest in golf courses. In 1957, he founded Country Club, Inc., later renamed ClubCorp.
He served two terms as the chairman of the Texas State Highway and Public Transportation Commission of the Texas Department of Transportation. He also served on the board of directors of the Stewart Information Services Corporation.
He was invited to Camp David by President George H. W. Bush. He became the Entrepreneur of the Year in 1976 from the Cox School of Business at SMU, Dallas Humanitarian of the Year in 1980, Texas Business Hall of Fame in 1987, and the Horatio Alger Award from the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans in 1989.
&nbsp;He was inducted into the Academy of Achievement of the Sales &amp; Marketing Executives International (SMEI). In 2003, Dedman received the Ambassador of Golf Award, presented annually to a person who has fostered the ideals of the game on an international level and whose concern for others extends beyond the golf course.

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Michael Steven Ovitz (born December 14, 1946) is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He was a talent agent who co-founded Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in 1975 and served as its chairman until 1995. Ovitz later served as president of The Walt Disney Company from October 1995 to January 1997.&nbsp;
Upon graduating from UCLA, in 1968, with a degree in theater, film, and television, Ovitz secured a job in the mailroom at the William Morris Agency. From there, he left for law school but returned shortly (something William Morris normally did not allow). He was soon promoted, eventually becoming a highly successful television agent. Six years later, he and four other young colleagues left William Morris to found Creative Artists Agency.

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Ken Langone is a co-founder of Home Depot and the founder and chairman of Invemed Associates LLC. He received a B.A. from Bucknell University and an M.B.A. from New York University’s Stern School of Business. He serves on the Board of Overseers of the Stern School and on the Board of Trustees of New York University, as well as serving as chairman of the Board of Trustees of New York University Medical Center.&nbsp;
In addition, he serves on the boards of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Ronald McDonald House of NY, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Horatio Alger Society Foundation, the Harlem Children’s Zone, and its charter school, the Promise Academy. He is also a Knight of Malta and a Knight of St. Gregory.
Langone was born to Italian American working-class parents in Roslyn Heights, New York. His father was a plumber, and his mother was a cafeteria worker. Langone's family has been described as having "a lot of love, but not a lot of money." He was a student at Bucknell University and the New York University Stern School of Business.
In the early 1960s, Langone began his career at a Wall Street financial services company named R.W. Pressprich, where he helped develop a new business. In 1968 Langone met and persuaded Ross Perot to let Pressprich handle Electronic Data Systems's IPO. In 1969, Langone would be named Pressprich's president.

Mindy Kaling is an American actress, comedian, and writer best known for her work on the hit NBC sitcom “The Office” and the Fox comedy “The Mindy Project.” Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1979, Kaling was raised in a close-knit family of Indian immigrants. She attended Dartmouth College, where she studied playwriting and acting and graduated in 2001.
Kaling’s career began in the comedy world, writing for shows such as “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Simpsons.” She eventually joined the writing staff of “The Office” and became a co-executive producer during its final season. She also starred as the character Kelly Kapoor, a position and character she was praised for pioneering as a South Asian actress.
In 2012, Kaling created and starred in the Fox comedy series “The Mindy Project.” As the show’s star and executive producer, Kaling was praised for her work in creating a series that featured a strong female lead, a rarity in the television industry. The series ran for six seasons, with Kaling earning multiple awards and nominations for her writing and acting.
Kaling’s success has extended beyond television, as she has written and starred in two feature films, “The Night Before” and “Late Night.” She also wrote and starred in the Netflix series “Never Have I Ever” and wrote the best-selling memoir “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?”
In recent years, Kaling has become a voice for female empowerment and racial representation in Hollywood. She has spoken out about the need for more diverse representation in the entertainment industry and works to ensure her own projects reflect these values. Kaling is a role model for women around the world and proves that hard work and dedication can lead to success.

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Tim Ferriss is an American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker. He is best known for his bestselling book, The 4-Hour Workweek, and for his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. Ferriss has been featured in the Time 100 Most Influential People list and has been recognized as one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People."
Ferriss was born in East Hampton, New York, in 1977. He attended St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, and graduated from Princeton University with a degree in East Asian Studies in 2000. After college, he worked in sales and marketing for a data storage company before starting his own business, BrainQUICKEN, which he eventually sold.
In 2007, Ferriss wrote The 4-Hour Workweek, which became an international bestseller. The book proposed a new way of working that focused on efficiency and productivity and encouraged readers to pursue their dreams and passions. The book was credited with launching the "lifestyle design" movement and has been translated into 35 languages.
In 2010, Ferriss launched his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which is now one of the most popular podcasts in the world. He interviews high-profile guests from various fields, including business, sports, and entertainment. Ferriss has also written several other books, including The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans, and Tribe of Mentors.
Ferriss has been an active investor, advisor, and board member for a number of companies, including Uber, Evernote, Shopify, and Duolingo. He is a founding member of the Silicon Valley investment firm K9 Ventures and is also a venture partner at the venture capital firm Collaborative Fund.
Ferriss is active in the philanthropic community and has been involved with a number of charities, including DonorsChoose.org, The International Rescue Committee, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. He is also a member of the Clinton Global Initiative.

Adam Grant is an American psychologist and author widely known for his work on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He is the top-rated professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a former professor at the University of Michigan. His first book, Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, was a New York Times bestseller.
Grant is a leading authority on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He has written or co-written six books, including Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World and Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. He has also written for The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, Harvard Business Review, and other publications.
Grant's research focuses on how giving, taking, and exchanging advice affects an individual’s success. He has studied how to maximize the benefits of giving, how to encourage more successful collaborations, and how to foster an environment of innovation and creativity. He has also explored how to assess and develop leadership potential within organizations and how to build workplace cultures where employees are empowered to do their best work.
Grant has received numerous awards and honors, including being named one of the world's 40 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2015, one of the world's 50 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2018, and one of the world's most influential management gurus by The Observer in 2018. He is a recipient of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Mentoring and was named the Most Influential Thinker of the Decade by Poets &amp; Quants in 2020.
In addition to his academic and writing career, Grant is a frequent speaker for organizations, universities, and conferences around the world. He has presented to audiences of thousands at TEDx events, and he has been featured on television and radio programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes, and NPR’s Fresh Air. He has also served as a visiting professor at Stanford, Cornell, and INSEAD, and he is currently a visiting professor at the London School of Economics.

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Sam Walton, in full Samuel Moore Walton (born March 29, 1918, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, U.S.—died April 5, 1992, Little Rock, Arkansas), American retail magnate who founded Walmart in 1962 and developed it, by 1990, into the largest retail sales chain in the United States.
Walton graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in economics (1940) and entered a J.C. Penney Company management training program in Des Moines, Iowa. He opened his own Ben Franklin variety (five-and-dime) store in Newport, Arkansas, in 1945 and relocated the store to Bentonville, Arkansas, five years later. By the early 1960s, he and his brother, James, operated a regional chain of Ben Franklin stores. When that company’s executives rejected his concept for a new discount store chain to be based in small towns, Walton decided to set up such a chain on his own. He opened the first Walmart store, Wal-Mart Discount City, in Rogers, Arkansas, in 1962, offering a wide variety of merchandise at discount prices in a no-frills setting. (In 2018, the company’s name was changed to Walmart.)

Adam Braun is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He is the Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Climate Club, the leading employee sustainability platform that empowers companies and their people to drive sustainable impact. He is also the Founder, Chairman, and original CEO of Pencils of Promise, the award-winning organization that has built nearly 600 schools around the world. He previously served as Founder &amp; CEO of the post-secondary learning company MissionU and pioneered hybrid remote learning.&nbsp;
He was named one of FastCompany’s 50 Most Innovative Companies before being acquired by WeWork in 2018. He has been featured as a speaker at The White House, the United Nations, and dozens of industry associations, universities, and Fortune 500 companies. He has also been named to Business Insider’s 40 Under 40, Wired Magazine‘s 50 People Who Are Changing the World and was selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s original ten Global Shapers.&nbsp;
Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling abroad as a college student, he met a young boy begging on the streets of India, who, when asked what he wanted most in the world, simply answered, “a pencil.” This small request became the inspiration for Pencils of Promise, the organization Braun would leave Bain &amp; Company several years later to start with just $25.&nbsp;
Using his unique “for-purpose” approach, the organization has now raised more than $75M to address global education. Through his work across the full spectrum of education, Braun has combined his passion for mission-driven impact to support children and adults in the pursuit of unlocking their greatest potential. Braun graduated from Brown University and has been a frequent speaker delivering an inspiring message on purpose-driven innovation, personal and professional growth, education and sustainability leadership.&nbsp;
He avidly engages with his social media following of over 900,000 people and has received the nation’s most prestigious award for public service, the Jefferson Award. His book The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change debuted at #2 on the New York Times Bestseller list and went on to become a #1 national bestseller.

Daniel Meyer (born March 14, 1958) is a New York City restaurateur and the Founder &amp; Executive Chairman of the Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG). Meyer was born and raised in a reform Jewish family in St. Louis, Missouri, where he attended John Burroughs School. Meyer’s grandfather was a prominent Chicago businessman and philanthropist, Irving B. Harris. Meyer attended Camp Nebagamon for boys as a child in Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin.&nbsp;
During college, Meyer worked for his father as a tour guide in Rome and then returned there to study international politics. Meyer was a Brother of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity while at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. After graduating from Trinity in 1980 with a degree in political science, Meyer worked in Chicago as Cook County field director for John Anderson's 1980 independent presidential campaign. Meyer gained his first restaurant experience in 1984 as an assistant manager at Pesca, an Italian seafood restaurant in the Flatiron District of New York City.&nbsp;
He then returned to Europe to study cooking as a culinary stagiaire in Italy and Bordeaux, France. In 1985, at age 27, Meyer opened his first restaurant, Union Square Cafe. Meyer's other restaurants and businesses include Gramercy Tavern, Blue Smoke and Jazz Standard, Shake Shack, The Modern, Cafe 2 and Terrace 5 at MoMA, Maialino at the Gramercy Park Hotel, Untitled at the North End Grill, Marta, Porchlight, GreenRiver, Union Square Events, and Hospitality Quotient.&nbsp;
Union Square Events, USHG's catering division, operates several concessions at major sports facilities, including Citi Field, Saratoga Race Course, and Nationals Park. In 2010, Meyer suffered his first restaurant closure, Tabla. In a statement, Meyer blamed the closure on the specificity of the Indian cuisine offered by the restaurant. That same year, Meyer participated in a documentary called "The Restaurateur." In late 2011, Union Square Hospitality Group sold Eleven Madison Park to its chef Daniel Humm and front-of-house director, Will Guidara. In 2018, North End Grill closed.
In 2015, Meyer announced that he would eliminate tipping at all of his restaurants. The move increased prices by approximately 21 percent, leading to large portions of his staff leaving the company. Meyer co-wrote The Union Square Cafe Cookbook (HarperCollins, 1994) with his business partner, Chef Michael Romano. The book earned the IACP Julia Child Award for the best new cookbook by a first-time author and was followed up with the highly acclaimed Second Helpings from Union Square Cafe (HarperCollins, 2001).&nbsp;
Meyer also wrote The New York Times bestseller Setting the Table (HarperCollins, 2006), which examines the power of hospitality in restaurants, business, and life. In May 2009, Meyer's restaurants released a cocktail cookbook, Mix Shake Stir (Little, Brown), featuring 140 recipes and tips, anecdotes, and photography.

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Sophia Amoruso is a businesswoman and author best known for founding and building the retail company Nasty Gal. Born in San Diego, California, in 1984, Amoruso began her career as a college dropout, working various jobs such as a security guard and a bike messenger. In 2006, she started selling vintage clothing on eBay under Nasty Gal Vintage, eventually growing the business into a successful online retail store.
Amoruso is also the author of the bestselling book "Girlboss," which chronicles her rise to success and the lessons she learned along the way. The book was released in 2014 and was named one of the best books of the year by Forbes, Fortune, and Time Magazine. It was also adapted into a Netflix series in 2017.
In addition to her work with Nasty Gal, Amoruso has also been recognized for her business acumen and leadership skills. She has been featured on Forbes' "30 Under 30" list and was named one of Inc.'s "Coolest Young Entrepreneurs."
In 2015, Amoruso stepped down as the CEO of Nasty Gal but remained an active member of the company's board. She also started Girlboss Media, a media and events company that aims to empower women and young people.
In addition to her business ventures, Amoruso is also known for her philanthropic work. She is a vocal advocate for women's rights and gender equality and has been involved in several initiatives and organizations that support these causes. For example, she is an ambassador for the Pussyhat Project, which supports women's rights and gender equality. She also sits on the board of the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization, which aims to promote women's entrepreneurship and empower women to start and grow their businesses.
Amoruso is also active in the creative community. She is a frequent speaker and panelist at events and conferences and has been invited to speak at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School and the Oxford Union. She is also a mentor to many young entrepreneurs and has been involved in several mentorship programs.
In her personal life, Amoruso is known for her unique style, which is often described as a mix of vintage and bohemian. She is also a self-proclaimed lover of books and is known to be a voracious reader. She also has a great interest in art and music.
Amoruso has had some challenges in her career. In 2017, Nasty Gal filed for bankruptcy, and she stepped down as the CEO. Despite this, she has continued to be an influential figure in the business world, and her story inspires many young entrepreneurs. She has shown that with hard work, determination, and a willingness to take risks, it is possible to build a successful business and positively impact the world.

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As the first female wrestler on her high school boys’ team, Cat owns the school record for getting pinned the most and fastest. Her bruises and losses prepared her to come alongside others who need to be “scraped off the mat,” shined up, and put back in the fight.
Cat’s underdog spirit led her to launch three groundbreaking organizations: Hustle 2.0, Defy Ventures, and Prison Entrepreneurship Program In 16 years, 8,500 incarcerated people have graduated from her programs. Her efforts have led 7,000 executives, entrepreneurs, and investors to volunteer as mentors and employers. The programs reduce violence and have produced industry-leading recidivism rates of less than 8%.
Cat was named a #MakeTechHuman Agent of Change by WIRED and Nokia for being one of “17 Global Influencers Expanding Human Possibility Through Technology.” She has received the MDC Partners Humanitarian Award on behalf of Defy Ventures and was included in Forbes’ 40 women to watch over 40 She was also named by Fast Company as one of the 100 most creative people in business and received an Ashoka Fellowship.&nbsp;

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Yvon Chouinard is an American rock climber, environmentalist, philanthropist, and outdoor industry businessman. His company, Patagonia, is known for its commitment to protecting the environment. Chouinard is also a surfer, kayaker, and falconer and is particularly fond of tenkara fly-fishing. He has written about climbing issues and ethics and on mixing environmentalism and business.
Chouinard's father was a French Canadian handyman, mechanic, and plumber. In 1947, Yvon and his family moved from Lewiston, Maine, to Southern California. They were Catholic. His early climbing partners included Royal Robbins and Tom Frost. A Sierra Club member, in his youth, he founded the Southern California Falconry Club, and it was his investigations of falcon Aeris that led him to rock climbing. To save money and make adaptations to the way he was climbing, he decided to make his own climbing tools, teach himself blacksmithing, and eventually start a business.

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Antonio García Martínez is an entrepreneur, investor, writer, and tech industry veteran. He has had a long and varied career, beginning in the early days of the dot-com boom and continuing today. Early in his career, Antonio worked in a variety of roles at companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs.
At Apple, Antonio held a variety of positions, including working on the retail side of the business, developing software, and helping to launch the Apple Store. At Microsoft, Antonio was involved in the development of a number of products, including Windows 95 and Windows 98. After leaving Microsoft, Antonio founded Adify, a venture-backed ad network that WPP eventually acquired.
More recently, Antonio has become an investor, author, and thought leader in the technology and venture capital industries. He has invested in a variety of startups, including Twitter, Uber, and Stripe. He is also the author of the book Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley, which chronicles his experiences in the tech industry.
In addition to his work as an investor and author, Antonio is a sought-after speaker and thought leader. He has appeared on the TED stage, as well as at conferences including SXSW, DLD, and TechCrunch Disrupt. Antonio is often called upon to provide his expertise and insight into the tech industry, as well as his views on the current state of venture capital and startups.
Overall, Antonio García Martínez is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, author, and thought leader. His wealth of experience and knowledge from working in and around the tech industry, combined with his excellent communication skills, make him a highly sought-after individual in the industry.

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Jake Knapp is an inventor, designer, and author. He is most well-known for inventing the Design Sprint, a five-day process for solving problems and creating new products, services, and strategies. He is also a New York Times bestselling author, having written two books, Sprint and Make Time.&nbsp;
As a design thinker, Jake has worked with some of the world’s leading companies, such as Slack, LEGO, IDEO, and NASA. He has coached on design strategy and time management, helping these companies take their products and services from ideas to reality.
An advocate of the design-thinking approach, Jake has been a keynote speaker at conferences and workshops around the world. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Wired, and Forbes and has been invited to TEDx and Google's Zeitgeist conferences to discuss his methodologies.
Jake is currently a Design Partner at Google Ventures, where he helps companies use design sprints to create innovative products and services. He also serves as a lecturer at Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, where he teaches Design Thinking and Design Sprints.
Jake has a passion for creating and innovating, and his approach to design has helped countless companies realize their potential. He is a firm believer that with the right combination of processes, people, and tools, any problem can be solved.

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Scott Harrison (born 18 September 1973) is a British novelist, scriptwriter, playwright, and film writer. Between 2002 and 2005, he was writer-in-residence for the York-based professional theatre company The Dreaming. He also co-produced and occasionally acted in several of its productions.
He has written Star Trek books for Simon &amp; Schuster and tie-in novels for games developer Capcom, as well as a number of audio plays and novels for various Big Finish Productions. Between 2012 and 2014, he edited a range of short-story anthologies.
In April 2014, his audio play Sometimes Never, starring Simon Jones and Rosalyn Landor, won the Best Drama Award in New York, while in May of the same year, the portmanteau audio horror anthology THIRTEEN, which Harrison devised, edited, and wrote the narrating story for, won an Audie Award for Best Original Work.
He also provides film essays and audio commentaries for several blu-ray companies, including the BFI, Eureka! Video and Second Sight Films in the UK and Imprint Films in Australia.

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In 2005, Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company during a difficult time. The competition was more intense than ever, and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company’s history.
His vision came down to three clear ideas: recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, think bigger—think global—and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets.
Fourteen years later, Disney is the largest, most respected media company in the world, counting Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox among its properties. Its value is nearly five times what it was when Iger took over; he is recognized as one of the most innovative and successful CEOs of our era.
In ‘The Ride of a Lifetime,’ Robert Iger shares the lessons he learned while running Disney and leading its 200,000 employees.

Bill Gates is an American business magnate, investor, author, philanthropist, and humanitarian who co-founded Microsoft Corporation, one of the world's largest and most successful technology companies, in 1975. Gates has been regularly ranked as one of the world's wealthiest people and was the richest from 1995 to 2017. As of November 2020, Gates had a net worth of US$132.1 billion, making him the fourth-wealthiest person in the world.
Gates held the positions of Chairman, CEO, and Chief Software Architect at Microsoft until 2000 when he stepped down from day-to-day operations. After leaving Microsoft, Gates and his wife, Melinda Gates, co-chaired the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, a private charitable foundation dedicated to improving healthcare and education worldwide. Gates remains a board member of Microsoft and a Technology Advisor to its current CEO, Satya Nadella.
Gates is one of the most influential figures in technology and business. He has received numerous awards and honors for his philanthropic work, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Order of the Aztec Eagle. He is also a member of the Giving Pledge, an organization created by billionaires Warren Buffett and Gates to promote charitable giving.
Gates has been a passionate advocate for using technology to improve the world. His vision of a computer on every desk and home has been realized. He is one of the most vocal proponents of using technology to address social and environmental challenges. He has also been outspoken in supporting government funding for scientific research, particularly renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
Gates' philanthropic efforts have been focused on improving global health, providing access to technology for underserved populations, and promoting educational opportunities for children and young adults. He has made significant investments in initiatives to fight poverty and increase access to medical care, particularly in the developing world. In addition, the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with numerous organizations to promote improved sanitation, clean water, and disease prevention among the world's poorest people.
Gates' commitment to giving back has been an inspiration to many. His dedication to using technology and business to improve the lives of people around the world is an example of how successful people can use their resources to make a difference.
Gates has also been a vocal proponent of open-source technology, advocating for the development of software and hardware that is freely available to the public. He has also been a vocal proponent of the open internet and a leader in the fight against censorship and government surveillance. In addition, he has been a strong advocate for using technology to combat climate change and has invested in numerous renewable energy initiatives.
Gates has also been a vocal proponent of net neutrality and has spoken out in favor of increased competition in the technology sector. His efforts to improve people's lives worldwide have earned him the admiration of many, and his commitment to philanthropy and innovation has made him one of the world's most influential and respected figures.

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Jason Calacanis is an American entrepreneur, angel investor, and podcast host. He is the founder of several companies, including Weblogs, Inc., which was sold to AOL in 2005, and Inside.com, a news aggregator that was sold to The New York Times Company in 2013. He is also the host of the popular podcast "This Week in Startups." Calacanis has invested in many startups and has mentored many entrepreneurs through his AngelList Syndicate and Launch incubator programs. He is also a frequent speaker at startup events.
Jason Calacanis is known for his early investment in Uber, and his portfolio also includes companies such as Thumbtack, Eaze, and Calm. He has also invested in companies like Postmates, Robinhood, and Flexport. Calacanis also operates AngelList Syndicate, a program that allows him to invest in startups alongside other angel investors. He has also launched an incubator program, Launch, which helps early-stage startups with resources and mentorship. Calacanis is known to be a hands-on investor and to provide valuable guidance and mentorship to the startups he invests in.
Calacanis is the author of "Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups - Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000." The book is a guide for aspiring angel investors and covers topics such as evaluating startups, negotiating term sheets, and holding a diversified portfolio of investments.
The book also includes personal stories and lessons from Calacanis' experiences as an angel investor. It also covers the landscape of angel investing, the process of due diligence, and how to think about risk and returns. The book has been praised for its candid, practical advice and is widely recommended as a good resource for those interested in learning more about angel investing.

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Karlie Kloss has been one of the most recognizable models in the fashion industry for over a decade. She began her modeling career at 14 and quickly rose to prominence, becoming a regular on the runway and on the pages of top fashion magazines.
One of her most notable accomplishments is her long-standing contract with Victoria's Secret, where she walked in their iconic annual fashion show several times. She also walked the runway for many other high-profile designers, including Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and Marc Jacobs.
Karlie has also been on the cover of numerous prestigious fashion magazines, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and W. She has also been featured in advertising campaigns for many luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Chanel.
Karlie's success in the fashion industry led to her becoming a global brand ambassador for several companies, including Swarovski, Express, and Topshop.
In addition to her modeling career, Karlie has established herself as a successful entrepreneur. In 2015, she founded Kode With Klossy, a non-profit organization that provides coding education for girls and young women. The program aims to bridge the gender gap in the technology industry by empowering young women to learn coding skills and pursue careers in technology.
Karlie is also known for her philanthropic efforts. She is an ambassador for the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the American Cancer Society and has been involved in various other charitable organizations throughout her career.
Karlie is also an advocate for education and women's empowerment. She has used her platform to raise awareness about these causes and to inspire young women to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential.
Karlie is also highly active on social media and has a large following on platforms like Instagram and Twitter. She frequently shares behind-the-scenes photos and videos of her work as a model and her personal life with her fans.
Overall, Karlie Kloss is not only a successful model but also a businesswoman, a philanthropist, and a role model. With her striking looks, unwavering ambition, and drive to make a positive impact in the world, she continues to be a prominent figure in fashion and beyond.

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Michael Bloomberg is an American businessman, politician, philanthropist, and author. He is the founder and CEO of Bloomberg LP, the parent company of Bloomberg News. He was elected mayor of New York City in 2002, served three terms, and was re-elected in 2009. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is the wealthiest person in the United States.
Bloomberg was born to a Jewish family on February 14, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1964 with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. After graduating, he worked at Salomon Brothers, a Wall Street investment bank. He became the company’s general partner and eventually head of equity trading and sales.
In 1981, Bloomberg left Salomon Brothers to found his own financial information company, Bloomberg LP. The company grew quickly and is now one of the largest financial technology firms in the world. Bloomberg LP is the parent company of the news agency Bloomberg News.
Bloomberg has made a name for himself as an advocate for public health and combating climate change. He has donated millions to causes such as public health, education, and gun control. In 2018, he pledged $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins University for financial aid for low-income students.
Bloomberg also served as the 108th Mayor of New York City from 2002 to 2013. During his time in office, he was credited with reducing crime and revitalizing the city’s economy. He also championed public health, including banning smoking in all public places and expanding public transportation.
Michael Bloomberg is an accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist, and public servant. His business and public service success has made him one of the most influential figures in American politics. He advocates for public health, education, and combating climate change, and his work has had a lasting impact on the city of New York.
Bloomberg is a prominent advocate for the fight against climate change. In 2011, he committed $50 million to the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign, which is dedicated to “ending the use of coal as an energy source.” He also co-founded the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES) in 1989, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting corporate environmental responsibility.
Bloomberg has been a significant supporter of the arts. He has donated to various cultural institutions, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York Public Library, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He also helped fund the renovation of Lincoln Center, the New York Philharmonic home.
Bloomberg has also taken an active role in promoting the development of renewable energy sources. In 2008, he announced the creation of the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cities across the United States. He also co-founded the American Cities Climate Challenge, a coalition of mayors from over 100 cities across the country dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Michael Bloomberg has also been a major supporter of public health initiatives. In 2006, he created the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which works to improve the health of New Yorkers. He also created the NYC Smoke-Free Air Act, which banned smoking in all public places. Additionally, he has advocated for increased access to mental health services in the city.
Michael Bloomberg is incredibly influential in American politics, business, and philanthropy. His success in business and public service has impacted New York City and the world. In addition, his commitment to public health, the environment, the arts, and renewable energy sources have made him one of the most respected figures in the world.

Ali Abdaal is a British YouTuber, physician, and entrepreneur. He has several careers and different professional experiences that have allowed him to make a significant impact in the medical field and the online community.
Medical career: He is a practicing physician and has a medical degree from the University of Cambridge. He has worked as a doctor in various hospitals in the United Kingdom. As a result, he has gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the field of medicine, which he has been able to share with others through his online content.
YouTuber: He started his YouTube channel in 2016, where he shares educational videos on various topics, including medicine, productivity, and personal development. He has amassed a large following and is known for his engaging and relatable teaching style. His channel aims to make complex medical information accessible to a broader audience. As a result, he has reached out to many people and educated them on various medical-related topics through his videos.
Entrepreneur: He has co-founded several companies, including Meducation, a platform for medical students to learn and study together online, and Patient.info. This website provides information on conditions, treatments, and drugs. In addition, he has utilized his knowledge and experience in the medical field to create platforms that help other medical students and professionals to learn and grow in their careers.
Author: He also wrote a book called "The Productivity Project," which is a guide to increasing productivity, focus, and motivation. The book reflects his personal experience and his strategies to be more productive in his daily life.
Overall, Ali Abdaal is known for his passion for teaching and making complex medical information accessible to a broader audience through various means such as videos, books, and platforms. He has used his knowledge and experience in the medical field to create valuable content that helps others to learn and grow. He is a respected physician, a successful entrepreneur, and a well-known figure in the online community.

Anu Hariharan is a highly accomplished venture capitalist and business leader. She is currently a Partner with the YC Continuity Fund, where she leads investments in some of the most promising and innovative startups in the tech industry. Some of her notable investments include Brex, Gusto, Instacart, Convoy, and Boom. Additionally, she sits on the boards of several of these companies, including Convoy and Brex, providing valuable guidance and mentorship to their management teams.
Before joining YC Continuity, Anu had a successful career as an investment partner at Andreessen Horowitz. During her tenure there, she worked closely with the management teams of several of the firm's portfolio companies, including Airbnb. Her deep understanding of the startup ecosystem and her ability to identify and nurture high-potential companies made her a valuable asset to the team.
Anu's investment focus is on early-stage startups across various sectors, such as fintech, enterprise software, and logistics. She is known for her ability to identify and invest in companies that are solving big problems and have the potential to become large, independent public companies.
Anu's experience in venture capital and her knowledge of the industry make her an invaluable partner to the startups in which she invests. Her leadership and mentorship have helped many companies achieve their goals and reach new heights of success.
Anu is also a frequent speaker and panelist at industry events and conferences, sharing her insights and knowledge with the broader startup community. Her reputation as a thought leader and respected member of the venture capital community is well-deserved, and she continues to make a significant impact in the industry.

Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. Brené is also a visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.
She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six #1 New York Times best sellers and is the host of two award-winning Spotify podcasts, Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead.
Brené’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and her titles include Atlas of the Heart, Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection. With Tarana Burke, she co-edited the best-selling anthology You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience.
Her TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 50 million views. She is also the first researcher to have a filmed lecture on Netflix, and in March 2022, she launched a new show on HBO Max that focuses on her latest book, Atlas of the Heart. Brené lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Steve. They have two children, Ellen and Charlie.

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Brian Chesky is an American businessman and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, a global online marketplace and hospitality service.
Chesky co-founded Airbnb in 2008 with Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk. After struggling to pay their rent in San Francisco, they came up with renting out airbeds in their apartment to attendees of a design conference who couldn't find a hotel room. They then expanded the concept to allow people to rent their homes as travelers' accommodations.
Since then, Airbnb has grown into a global company with over 5 million listings in over 220 countries. The company has faced regulatory challenges and criticism but has become one of the most successful and influential companies in the sharing economy.
Chesky has been widely recognized as a leader in the technology industry, and he has been named to Forbes' list of the World's Billionaires and Time's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.
In addition to his work at Airbnb, Chesky is also an active philanthropist and has pledged to give away half of his wealth through The Giving Pledge.
He's been considered a visionary for his role in revolutionizing the way people travel and the way properties are utilized, and he has been an inspiration for many new businesses in the sharing economy. His leadership in Airbnb has helped change how people view travel and accommodation and has provided new opportunities for people to earn money by renting out their homes.

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In The Ride of a Lifetime, Robert Iger emphasizes the importance of embracing change. He believes that in order to succeed, you must be willing to adapt and evolve. This is a key lesson for anyone looking to thrive in today's fast-paced world.

Embrace Change

Iger shares that optimism is a vital trait for leaders. He argues that a positive outlook can inspire teams and drive them towards success. So, if you're looking to lead, take a leaf out of Iger's book and cultivate an optimistic mindset.

The Power of Optimism

The book explores how courage plays a crucial role in leadership. Iger took bold decisions during his tenure at Disney, proving that sometimes, you need to take risks to achieve great things. It's a great reminder to step out of your comfort zone.

Importance of Courage

Iger stresses the importance of building and maintaining good relationships in business. He shares that his relationships with people at all levels of Disney were key to his success. So, take a look at your own relationships and see how you can strengthen them.

Value of Good Relationships

In The Ride of a Lifetime, Iger emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity. He believes that creating a few excellent products is better than producing many mediocre ones. This is a valuable lesson for anyone looking to create something truly great.

Focus on Quality

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Robert Iger is chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company. He previously served as president and CEO, beginning in October 2005, and was president and COO from 2000 to 2005. Iger began his career at ABC in 1974. As chairman of the ABC Group, he oversaw the broadcast television network and station group, and cable television properties.&nbsp;
He guided the merger between Capital Cities/ABC and the Walt Disney Company. Iger officially joined the Disney senior management team in 1996 as chairman of the Disney-owned ABC Group and, in 1999, was given the additional responsibility of the president, Walt Disney International. In that role, Iger expanded Disney's presence outside of the United States, establishing the blueprint for the company's international growth today.

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