Corporations & Associations

If you are a procrastinator, then you’re not very different from viral blogger Tim Urban, the creative force behind the extremely popular blog, Wait But Why. His TED talk, “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator,” was recently featured on Business Insider’s list of "8 Mind-expanding TED Talks" for its introspective and humorous look at why people procrastinate.

APB speaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind closed out the opening ceremony of the Unrig the System Summit, following big acts such as Jennifer Lawrence, former FEC Chairman Trevor Potter, former Louisiana governor Buddy Roemer and more. With over 1,000 people in attendance, the bipartisan event focuses on ways to change the country’s political system through activism at the grassroots level.

Drawing industry leaders from around the globe, this year's World Economic Forum annual meeting focused on "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World." As some of the top influences in their fields, several APB speakers were in attendance, working together to improve the culture of business and its ripple effects on the 99 percent. Here are a few of the highlighted attendees:

Although the Winter Olympic Games take place every four years, the athletes have been preparing for their shot at victory for much longer. The dedication, mental strength and personal development required at this level of competition are themes that directly translate into today's corporate, association and healthcare arenas. Acclaimed APB speakers Shane Snow and David Epstein examine these topics and more as they offer insights into leadership, innovation and success.

When she founded Trail Mix Ventures, APB speaker Soraya Darabi had a vision: to invest in design-driven companies that are shaping the future of work, health, wellness and living well. Says Darabi: "For too long many of us have prioritized doing well over being well."

She has joked with Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show. Was honored by the United Nations. Chatted about business outlooks with leaders in the automotive industry. And was recently named the first non-human citizen of Saudi Arabia. Now, she is working with the most innovative speakers bureau in the industry, appearing at high-profile events and conferences worldwide.

Marking the close of her final term as President of Liberia, APB speaker and Nobel Peace Laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf addressed the UN General Assembly, highlighting Liberia’s advances and celebrating an unprecedented transfer of power for a country that endured a decade of civil war.

Two of our leading truth-tellers—together! Sarah Bloom Raskin, Former Deputy Secretary of the Treasury & Fed Governor and Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Former Wall Street Journal Reporter & Financial Author. Get an unprecedented insider’s look at the past 25 years and the minds and mindsets of those currently holding the levers at the Fed and Treasury.

APB speaker Jeff Bauman was only standing feet away from one bombs at the 2013 Boston Marathon. As a result, both of his legs were amputated above the knee. The movie Stronger tells the story of his recovery.

Imagine that you are colonizing a new planet with the fate of humanity at stake. Which system of government will you choose? And how will that choice impact every other decision that you make? Klang Games, the creator of Seed, a simulation MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game, called upon no less than Harvard Law professor, constitutional scholar, citizen activist and APB speaker Lawrence Lessig to mastermind their game’s political framework.