Thought Leaders
Voices Who’ve Joined the TechUnited Conversation
Featured Speakers
Meet some of the incredible thought leaders who have shared their expertise with our community.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist
American Museum of Natural History
Astrophysicist making complex science accessible; ignites public curiosity about the future.
Beth Comstock
Former Vice Chair
General Electric (GE)
Former GE Vice Chair driving creative leadership, change agility, and enterprise storytelling.
Bill Nye
Science Educator
The Planetary Society
Beloved science educator blending fun and rigor to inspire action on space and climate.
Marc Lore
Entrepreneur
Wonder Group, Jet.com
Serial entrepreneur reshaping eCommerce and dining; invests in city-scale and sports ventures.
Gary Vaynerchuk
Entrepreneur & Media Leader
VaynerMedia
Entrepreneur and media leader translating consumer trends into growth strategies.
Mike Wilner
GTM Startups
OpenAI
Go-to-market leader helping startups scale growth, currently working at OpenAI.
Cory Booker
United States Senator
U.S. Senate
National leader championing innovation and inclusive growth.
Daymond John
Founder & CEO; Investor
FUBU / Shark Tank
Cultural entrepreneur and investor driving brand and financial empowerment.
Bobbi Brown
Founder & CEO
Jones Road
Entrepreneur and beauty pioneer recognized for redefining modern cosmetics.
Tim Draper
Venture Capitalist
Draper Associates
VC behind iconic startups; known for bold takes on entrepreneurship, education, and decentralization.
Thierry Klein
President, Bell Labs Solutions
Nokia Bell Labs
Nokia Bell Labs leader bridging research and real-world AI, 5G/6G, and connectivity advances.
Al Roker
Host, Producer, & Author
NBCUniversal
Media icon bringing clarity to climate and our shared future.
Robert Kapito
Co-Founder & President
BlackRock
BlackRock co-founder spotlighting investing, retirement readiness, and market resilience.
Teik C. Lim
President
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
NJIT President fostering R&D, industry ties, and innovation-driven talent pipelines.
Scott Belsky
Chief Strategy Officer
Adobe / A24
Adobe and A24 leader shaping the creative economy; empowers creators to make impact.
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