Zack Kass is a global AI advisor and the former Head of GTM for OpenAI. Following his experience publically launching ChatGPT, he now advises Fortune 1000 companies on AI strategy. In addition to his professional roles, he is an Executive-in-Residence at the University of Virginia. Kass recently authored a book The Next RenAIssance detailing the implications of AI on society at-large. As an avid techno-optimist, Kass specializes in rewriting the prevalent dystopian narrative on technology in the media.

Seema Hingorani is the Founder and Chair of Girls Who Invest, a non-profit organization focused on increasing the number of women in the asset management industry. Her career is characterized by deep expertise in investment management coupled with a longstanding passion to advance gender equity in finance. She previously served as Chief Investment Officer of the New York City Retirement Systems and held senior leadership roles at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, including Managing Director, Senior Client Advisor, and member of the Operating Committee.

Noura Sakkijha is the Co-founder and CEO of Mejuri, a fine jewelry company with locations across the globe. Born in Jordan, she is the third generation in a family of jewelers. Her company was founded on the principle that fine jewelry should be accessible to everyone, as an integral part of everyday self-expression.

Mike Isratel is a renowned sports physiologist, educator, and the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization. He holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University and is widely recognized online for his expertise in dieting and strength training. Aside from his extensive online presence, he shares his expertise across the globe at various scientific and performance conferences such as the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid.

Lyna Comaty, a volunteer at heart, has dedicated her career to international diplomacy and development. In her current role as the advisor to the First Lady of the Lebanese Republic, she focuses on increasing civic engagement to women and girls. Her research studies the Post Conflict Transition in Lebanon following 1990, a focal point of a rich career in political sociology and policy reform.

James Payne is best known for his YouTube channel “Great Art Explained.” Through his channel, Payne analyzes historical works of art, sharing their themes and strengths with audience members with a variety of exposure to art history. His career takes these pieces from the walls of museums to anyone with an internet connection, connecting art pieces to their social and cultural significance.

John Grant works to facilitate conversations and professional training on contentious ethical qualms, promoting the importance of sharing and consuming perspectives different from your own in and beyond your workspace. In his enduring career as the first Civil Liberties Engineer at Palantir, Grant is a funnel for employees to engage in critical thinking, particularly towards privacy and civil liberties.

Lakshay Sharma is a robotics engineer who founded and serves as the CEO of Cerulion, a robotics middleware service that provides efficient, excellent ways to build, test, and deploy robots. A Penn and MIT alum, his academic and professional experiences point to the argument that the way in which robots are designed reveals the assumptions held by their designers more than the limitations of the technology itself.

Allison Zuckerman is a contemporary artist with a plethora of pop-surrealist pieces. Her work connects painting and digital mediums to challenge gender stereotypes and dominant narratives. A Penn alum currently based in New York City, her work has been displayed in galleries internationally and has expanded to the music and fashion industries.