One of technology’s most influential conferences returns to Laguna Beach in October. Expect another year of candid on-stage interviews, lively off stage discussion and premier networking opportunities. Senior editors, top executives, founders and investors will convene to discuss critical topics impacting technology and business. See our notable speaker line up below.
2020 Agenda
HERE IS A TASTE OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS YEAR’S ONLINE PROGRAM. CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE DETAILS.
REGISTRATION OPENS
VISTAJET SPONSORED LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
*This is a sponsored session and not part of The Wall Street Journal News Department's program.
OPENING REMARKS
Matt Murray | Editor in Chief, The Wall Street JournalUPGRADE TIME
The top U.S. telecommunications regulator shares his views on the greatest threats to the internet, the outlook for deals and his campaign to quash robocalls.
Ajit Pai | Chairman, Federal Communications CommissionIn conversation with:
Amol Sharma | Media and Marketing Bureau Chief, The Wall Street JournalTOWN HALL: TECH, POWER AND PRIVACY IN THE AGE OF REGULATION
Tech platforms have amassed unprecedented power and reach, a rise partly fueled by leveraging our data. Regulators have put tech giants under the microscope and new laws could change the way they do business. What changes -- or new laws -- will allow the engines of innovation to hum freely while also ensuring our right to privacy? Lawmakers, tech leaders and privacy experts join an open forum to debate the questions shaping the future of our internet.
Participants:
Mark Cuban | Entrepreneur and Owner, Dallas MavericksVijaya Gadde | Chief Legal Officer, Twitter
Matthew Prince | Co-Founder and CEO, Cloudflare
Hosted by:
Christopher Mims | Technology Columnist, The Wall Street JournalGerald F. Seib | Executive Washington Editor and Chief Commentator, The Wall Street Journal
BREAK
ROBOTS GO TO WORK
Boston Dynamics’ agile, active robots have attracted legions of fans online. As its first commercial product hits the market, are we ready for robot co-workers?
Marc Raibert | Founder and CEO, Boston DynamicsIn conversation with:
Joanna Stern | Personal Technology Columnist and Executive Editor, Video, The Wall Street JournalSTATE OF PLAY
Gaming is in the middle of a revolution driven by the rise of esports, mobile games and mixed reality. The chief executive of game giant Electronic Arts, maker of FIFA, Apex Legends and The Sims, discusses why gaming has gone mainstream, and where he’s finding the next big hit.
Andrew Wilson | CEO, Electronic ArtsIn conversation with:
Jason Gay | Sports Columnist, The Wall Street Journal; Contributing Editor, WSJ. MagazineSECURING THE PERIMETER
Headed into an election year, are private and government systems ready to withstand sophisticated hacks and attempts to spread misinformation? A leading investor and the boss of a major security firm discuss the tactics behind tomorrow’s attacks and what’s out there to fight it.
Sarah Guo | General Partner, Greylock PartnersGeorge Kurtz | President, CEO and Co-Founder, CrowdStrike
In conversation with:
Yun-Hee Kim | Technology Editor , The Wall Street JournalAFTERNOON PROGRAM ENDS
OPENING RECEPTION
Enjoy a welcome cocktail with fellow Tech Live attendees. Network, continue the Town Hall conversation or just enjoy the Pacific ocean view.
DINNER WELCOME REMARKS
News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson welcomes you to Tech Live before a seated dinner as the sun sets.
FACEBOOK’S NEXT PHASE
Facebook has come under fire for misleading and inappropriate content published to its network. Finding a fix falls to the company’s top technologist, who is developing AI solutions to ensure misinformation stays off the platform. He shares his plans for the company’s next phase, from digital currencies to AR/VR devices and new products powered by AI.
Mike Schroepfer | Chief Technology Officer, FacebookIn conversation with:
Joanna Stern | Personal Technology Columnist and Executive Editor, Video, The Wall Street JournalREADY FOR THE SEQUEL
As CBS and Viacom merge again, the reunited media companies will compete in a landscape upended by blockbuster mergers and the rise of streaming. How will ViacomCBS Inc. challenge the titans of tech and Hollywood? The executive orchestrating the merger lays out her vision to integrate the companies and create a multi-platform media conglomerate.
Shari Redstone | President, National Amusements; Vice Chairman, CBS and ViacomIn conversation with:
Matt Murray | Editor in Chief, The Wall Street JournalCOCKTAILS UNDER THE STARS
Keep the conversation going and enjoy a cocktail under the night sky with fellow guests, as well as Journal editors and speakers inspired to do the same.
SURF SET WORKOUT
Meet at Montage Spa
Join WSJ Business Editor and fitness buff Jamie Heller for this dynamic class inspired by one of the world’s most athletic sports. Using real surfing techniques on a surf board, participants will work toward better balance, core strength, agility and lean muscle. All levels are welcome.
BEACH BOOT CAMP
Meet at Montage Spa
WSJ Global Head of Video and Audio Anthony Galloway will lead this exhilarating class on the beach. You will be put to the test through a series of intervals, sprints, pushups and stair climbing, finishing with a hardcore abdominal workout.
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Connect with fellow attendees over a cup of coffee in the ballroom courtyard.
MASTER CLASS BREAKFAST: CREATORS WITHIN CORPORATIONS
The instructor behind one of Stanford’s most popular M.B.A. courses explains what successful internal entrepreneurs know, and what it takes to reboot a business from within.
Host:
Amy Wilkinson | Founder and CEO, Ingenuity; Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business; Author, The Creator’s CodeModerated by:
Jason Dean | Global Technology Editor , The Wall Street JournalSPONSORED BREAKFAST PROGRAM: TAPPING CANADA’S TECH ECOSYSTEM
*This is a sponsored session and not part of The Wall Street Journal News Department's program.
WELCOME REMARKS
REINVENTING WHEELS
With bikes, scooters and carpools, Lyft and its peers are more than just ride-hailing services—they aim to reinvent mobility. Months after its long-anticipated IPO, the company’s co-founders reflect on a year of big changes, the transportation outlook and building a unicorn for the long haul.
Logan Green | Co-Founder and CEO, LyftJohn Zimmer | Co-Founder and President, Lyft
In conversation with:
Rolfe Winkler | Reporter, The Wall Street JournalTHE ANTITRUST OUTLOOK
The Justice Department’s broad antitrust review of tech-company practices is keeping Silicon Valley up at night. The top cop on the antitrust beat talks about what’s next as state and federal authorities put tech companies under the microscope.
Makan Delrahim | Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of JusticeIn conversation with:
Jamie Heller | Business Editor, The Wall Street JournalMAKE IT QUICK
As the battle for streaming supremacy heats up, the CEO behind one of media’s most audacious startups shares her vision for the mobile-first future of entertainment.
In conversation with:
Jason Anders | Chief News Editor , The Wall Street JournalAT YOUR DOORSTEP
Food delivery and freight are bolstering Uber's business, but they're also the toughest to scale. The leader of Uber's new ventures explains how the company is working to solve the last mile problem around the world.
Jason Droege | Vice President and Head, Uber EverythingIn conversation with:
Jamie Heller | Business Editor, The Wall Street JournalBREAK
COMCAST BUSINESS SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT SESSION: INVESTING IN DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
*This is a sponsored session and not part of The Wall Street Journal News Department's program.
In conversation with:
Edward Roussel | Chief Innovation Officer, Dow JonesTHINK AGAIN: TECH SURPRISES AND THE 2020 OUTLOOK
The defining annual report on tech and media trends and predictions for the year ahead.
A presentation by:
Michael J. Wolf | Founder and CEO, ActivateTHE NEXT BIG THING, PART 1
What will keep the engine of tech innovation running in an era of skeptical users and wary regulators? Two moonshot thinkers talk about their cutting-edge work and how partnerships with governments and others may spark the next big thing.
Anousheh Ansari | CEO, XPRIZEAicha Evans | CEO, Zoox
In conversation with:
Christopher Mims | Technology Columnist, The Wall Street JournalGETTING THINGS DONE
A proliferation of tech tools has made knowledge workers less focused and productive on the job. Dropbox's leader explains why AI might transform work for the better.
In conversation with:
Rolfe Winkler | Reporter, The Wall Street JournalWHAT TEENS WANT FROM TECH
The photo-sharing and editing app VSCO is shaping the way teens share their lives online. Learn what the viral internet meme -- the VSCO girl -- tells us about the digital lives and habits of young people.
A presentation by:
Joel Flory | Co-Founder and CEO, VSCOLUNCH AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
The Race to 5G
Jason Anders | Chief News Editor, The Wall Street Journal
The Listing Debate: Choosing between IPO, Direct Listing or Dutch Auction
Hosted by: Lise Buyer | Partner, Class V Group
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Everything
Jason Dean | Global Technology Editor, The Wall Street Journal
Designing Your Venture Fund To Support Diversity
Hosted by: Masha Drokova | Founder and General Partner, Day One Ventures
Investing in Founders
Hosted by: Angela Strange I General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
The Tech Driving Delivery
Hosted by: Jamie Heller | Business Editor, The Wall Street Journal
Consumer Misuse of Online Products
Hosted by: Michael Jacobus | Executive Director, Reset Summer Camp
The Commercialization of Spatial Computing
Hosted by: Omar Khan | Chief Product Officer, Magic Leap
The Future of the Podcasting Business
Hosted by: Marshall Lewy | Chief Content Officer, Wondery
Breaking into China
Hosted by: Shaun Rein | Founder and Managing Director, China Market Research Group; Author, The End of Copycat China
Tech in an Era of Trade Conflict
Hosted by: Gerald F. Seib I Executive Washington Editor and Chief Commentator, The Wall Street Journal
The Streaming Wars
Amol Sharma | Media and Marketing Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal
The Outlook for Tech Deals
Hosted by: Rolfe Winkler | Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
Tables noted as "(Sponsored)" are hosted by our sponsors and are not part of The Wall Street Journal News Department's program.
Innovation in the Watch Industry
Hosted by: Philippe Bonay | U.S. Brand President, Panerai (Sponsored)
FinTech’s Promise
Hosted by: Donna Cobb | Executive Director of Strategic Partnership and Influencer Marketing, Comcast Business (Sponsored)
Madura Wijewardena | Head of Business Development, Comcast Ventures (Sponsored)
Your Personal Journey to Leadership
Hosted by: Matteo Atti | EVP, Marketing, VistaJet (Sponsored)
Dr. Peter Fuda,Founder and MD, TAP and Enixa; Adjunct Professor, Macquarie Business School (MBS) (Sponsored)
Data, Privacy and Regulation
Hosted By: Monique Hesseling | Managing Director, Cloudera (Sponsored)
The Economics of Cybersecurity
Hosted by: Paul Lehman | CIO, Optiv (Sponsored)
Finding Liquidity in the Secondary Market
Hosted by: Kelly Rodriques | CEO, Forge (Sponsored)
How Investors View Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Hosted by: Jeff Thomas | SVP, Head of Western U.S. Listings and Capital Markets, Nasdaq (Sponsored)
MASTER CLASSES
These deep learning breakouts give attendees an opportunity to dive into topics driving tech conversations today like artificial intelligence, investing in frontier markets and overcoming addiction to technology. The sessions are led by leading minds in the industry who share fresh intelligence from the front lines.
Host:
Angela Strange | General Partner, Andreessen HorowitzMASTER CLASS: BETTER LIVING WITH TECH
Online gaming, streaming and relentless social media feeds are profoundly impacting childhood and adolescence--not to mention parenthood. Hear from two who will share family strategies for forging more healthy relationships with technology.
Hosts:
Diana Graber | Co-Founder, CyberWise and Founder, Cyber CivicsMichael Jacobus | Executive Director, Reset Summer Camp
Moderated by:
Jason Gay | Sports Columnist, The Wall Street Journal; Contributing Editor, WSJ. MagazineMASTER CLASS: THE ART AND BUSINESS OF PODCASTING
Hard to believe, but we haven’t yet hit peak podcast. Big companies are betting that audio shows have a long way to go before reaching the limits of listener and business demand. The team behind some of today’s top-rated podcasts talks about the state of the business, and take you behind the scenes of making a hit podcast.
Hosts:
Marshall Lewy | Chief Content Officer, WonderyHernan Lopez | Founder and CEO, Wondery
Moderated by:
Rolfe Winkler | Reporter, The Wall Street JournalMASTER CLASS: AI AND ETHICS
The development of artificial intelligence promises to hold great sway over our lives, from social credit to economic opportunities. Are public and private institutions doing enough to ensure that algorithms and machine intelligence are built in ways that do not repeat historical biases and pitfalls? This workshop will explore the current state of machine intelligence and deep learning, identify challenges and propose ways to build equitable AI.
Hosts:
Oren Etzioni | CEO, Allen Institute for Artificial IntelligenceMiriam Vogel | Executive Director, EqualAI
Moderated by:
Christopher Mims | Technology Columnist, The Wall Street JournalMASTER CLASS: INVESTING IN THE NEXT TECH FRONTIER
Which markets and areas of innovation might be the next big growth opportunities for tech investors? Investors and executives at the forefront of global innovation discuss their next big bets in markets like Southeast Asia, Africa, China and Latin America.
Hosts:
Olivia Wang | Cross-border Investor; Head of U.S., Zhenfund (2014-2019)Moderated by:
Jason Dean | Global Technology Editor , The Wall Street JournalMASTER CLASS: HOW TO GO VIRAL ON THE INTERNET
Step behind the scenes of what it takes to create stories that capture viewers again and again. YouTuber Mark Rober will break down the essential elements necessary to drive fans and engagement.
Host:
Mark Rober | Former Engineer, NASA; YouTuberModerated by:
Amol Sharma | Media and Marketing Bureau Chief, The Wall Street JournalMASTER CLASS: MASTERING PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Grab your smartphone and join an interactive photo walk and workshop with the team at VSCO. Using Laguna Beach as your backdrop, learn tricks for unforgettable digital images, from photo composition to edits for color and saturation.
Host:
Joel Flory | Co-Founder and CEO, VSCOMASTER CLASS: BRINGING A PRODUCT TO MARKET
The founders of HaptX, Misty and Bite lead a master class on conceiving, developing, designing, releasing and shipping a product.
Hosts:
Ian Bernstein | Founder and Head of Product, Misty RoboticsLindsay McCormick | CEO and Founder, Bite Toothpaste Bits
Jake Rubin | Founder and CEO, HaptX Inc.
Moderated by:
Edward Roussel | Chief Innovation Officer, Dow JonesINSIDE AMAZON
Amazon’s top retail executive provides a glimpse at what’s in store for consumers, from delivery drones to grocery aisles, and addresses the company’s efforts to verify the safety of products and sellers on its platform.
Jeff Wilke | CEO, Worldwide Consumer, AmazonIn conversation with:
Matt Murray | Editor in Chief, The Wall Street JournalTHE GLOSSIER PLAYBOOK
Emily Weiss built a billion-dollar beauty company by understanding what a new generation of consumers want. Hear what she’s planning next.
Emily Weiss | Founder and CEO, GlossierIn conversation with:
Kristina O’Neill | Editor in Chief, WSJ. MagazineDRIVE AND DELIVERY
DoorDash has been on a tear, hitting a nearly $13 billion valuation and buying up smaller rivals, but it has also faced criticism for its treatment of delivery workers. DoorDash’s CEO lays out his plan for solving logistics and serves up a forecast for the delivery business.
In conversation with:
Yun-Hee Kim | Technology Editor , The Wall Street JournalREFRESHMENT BREAK
A MILLION VIEWS AT A TIME
Millions of viewers tune in to Mark Rober’s STEM education videos on YouTube. The former NASA engineer breaks down the art and science behind his viral videos and talks about a new project to marshal influence online.
A presentation by:
Mark Rober | Former Engineer, NASA; YouTuberPOWERED BY DATA, WRAPPED IN CASHMERE
A leading retail CEO shares a view on global consumers and how data and artificial intelligence are helping to hook buyers.
Federico Marchetti | Chairman and CEO, Yoox Net-A-Porter GroupIn conversation with:
Nikki Waller | Editor, Live Journalism & Special Coverage, The Wall Street JournalTHE NEXT BIG THING, PART 2
The founder of Google X talks about the far future of technology and creating the conditions for breakthrough ideas. (Hint: Meetings not required.)
Sebastian Thrun | Founder, President and Executive Chairman, Udacity; CEO, Kitty Hawk Corp.; Co-Founder, Google XIn conversation with:
Jason Anders | Chief News Editor , The Wall Street JournalCULTURE EATS CODE
In addition to making prescient bets on companies like Lyft and Okta, the co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz is one of tech’s most influential management thinkers. Hear his take on the current climate in the Valley and what figures like Genghis Khan can teach tech leaders.
In conversation with:
Nikki Waller | Editor, Live Journalism & Special Coverage, The Wall Street JournalAFTERNOON PROGRAM ENDS
COCKTAILS AND DINNER
Enjoy modern California coastal cuisine by the Montage’s Studio Restaurant with panoramic ocean views.
EVENING PROGRAM
WSJ. Magazine takes over WSJ Tech Live with illuminating interviews under the stars featuring leading figures in media and entertainment.
OPENING REMARKS
TAKING ON THE DISRUPTORS
The chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, who published his first book, “The Ride of a Lifetime,” in September, discusses the highly anticipated launch of Disney +, the overall streaming landscape and his next moves.
Robert Iger | Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney CompanyIn conversation with:
Matt Murray | Editor in Chief, The Wall Street JournalEMBRACING RISK
The longtime actress and first-time author, who published her memoir, “Inside Out,” this fall, in conversation about the entertainment industry in the digital age, the relationship between wellness and technology and taking risks throughout her career.
Demi Moore | Actor, Director and ProducerIn conversation with:
Jason Gay | Sports Columnist, The Wall Street Journal; Contributing Editor, WSJ. MagazineTHE BUSINESS OF BEING A SUPERMODEL
Naomi Campbell, one of the five original supermodels, discusses expanding her influence beyond the runway, from her non-profit Fashion for Relief to her YouTube channel “Being Naomi.”
Naomi Campbell | Supermodel, Activist and PhilanthropistTECH LIVE After Dark
Cocktails under the stars hosted by Wall Street Journal Editor in Chief Matt Murray and WSJ. Magazine Editor in Chief Kristina O’Neill
TECH LIVE LATE NIGHT
Head to the Montage’s bungalows for a nightcap and candid conversation with fellow attendees about the day’s biggest on-stage moments.
BREAKFAST
WSJ TECH LIVE PROGRAM BEGINS
With:
Matt Murray | Editor in Chief, The Wall Street JournalHOLLYWOOD’S FINANCIER
Hollywood increasingly counts on Chinese companies to finance blockbuster movies and big productions. Alibaba Group’s top film executive discusses China’s rising influence in global entertainment and future partnerships.
Wei Zhang | President, Alibaba PicturesKEEPING AMERICA’S EDGE
To stay ahead of international competitors, tech firms and government will have to work together--for real. The Pentagon’s top emissary to the tech industry, a former Symantec CEO, shares his perspective on the state of partnerships and keeping tabs on China’s ambitions.
Michael Brown | Director, Defense Innovation Unit, U.S. Department of DefenseIn conversation with:
Jason Dean | Global Technology Editor , The Wall Street JournalTHE NEXT DRONE DESTINATION
Drones in the U.S. are mostly being used in delivery experiments right now, but one Silicon Valley founder is using drones to deliver critical medical supplies to remote parts of Africa. Hear how he plans to bring humanitarian drones stateside.
A presentation by:
Keller Rinaudo | Co-Founder and CEO, ZiplineHOW TO PLAY THE TRADE WAR
Trade tensions are sending tremors through the financial markets and tech’s global supply chain. Three leaders with singular perspectives on the U.S.-China trade dynamic discuss mitigating the impacts of the Washington-Beijing impasse and the prospects for a new kind of cold war.
Shaun Rein | Founder and Managing Director, China Market Research Group; Author, The End of Cheap ChinaPaul Scanlan | CTO, Carrier Network Business Unit, Huawei Technologies
Clete Willems | Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
in conversation with:
Gerald F. Seib | Executive Washington Editor and Chief Commentator, The Wall Street JournalA DOSE OF AI REALITY
Artificial intelligence systems can now pass an eighth grade science test. And they may be advancing even faster on the other side of the Pacific. Two AI experts discuss the state of global artificial intelligence and what enlightened regulation might look like.
Oren Etzioni | CEO, Allen Institute for Artificial IntelligenceCarol E. Reiley | Co-Founder, drive.ai; Technology Advisory Committee Member, Harman
In conversation with:
Jason Anders | Chief News Editor , The Wall Street JournalTAKING THE PULSE OF CHINA TECH
Take an investor-led tour through the companies, technologies and cities shaping China's next wave.
A presentation by:
Olivia Wang | Cross-border Investor; Head of U.S., Zhenfund (2014-2019)REFRESHMENT BREAK
THE MAKING OF A GLOBAL HIT
Major U.S. studios are seeking to capture Asian markets, yet face cultural, political and legal challenges to reaching them. Creators behind popular global films discuss how they are winning over the world’s largest audience.
John Penotti | Co-CEO, SK Global; Producer, Crazy Rich AsiansJanet Yang | Founder, Janet Yang Productions; Producer, The Joy Luck Club, Empire of the Sun and Shanghai Calling
THE BUSINESS OF BASICS
These are boom times for direct-to-consumer companies like ThirdLove, whose products drive online chatter and spawn massive waitlists. Its co-founder reflects on managing mission-driven digital brands and how brick-and-mortar keeps digital shoppers engaged.
Heidi Zak | Co-Founder and Co-CEO, ThirdLoveIn conversation with:
Joanna Stern | Personal Technology Columnist and Executive Editor, Video, The Wall Street JournalBUILDING FOR SCALE
As technology transforms the workplace and the way tasks get done, Slack's top executive looks ahead to the future of collaboration at work, and how to build software that stands out from the competition.
Stewart Butterfield | Co-Founder and CEO, SlackIn conversation with:
Jason Dean | Global Technology Editor , The Wall Street JournalCLOSING LUNCH
*Agenda is subject to change
Past Speakers
Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
President, National Amusements; Vice Chairman, CBS and Viacom
CEO, Worldwide Consumer, Amazon
Supermodel, Activist and Philanthropist
Co-Founder and CEO, DoorDash
CEO, Quibi
Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company
CEO, Zoox
Founder and CEO, Glossier
CEO, Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Founder and CEO, Activate
President, Alibaba Pictures
Founder, President and Executive Chairman, Udacity; CEO, Kitty Hawk Corp.; Co-Founder, Google X
CEO, XPRIZE
President, CEO and Co-Founder, CrowdStrike
Co-Founder and CEO, Zipline
Cross-border Investor; Head of U.S., Zhenfund (2014-2019)
Founder and CEO, Boston Dynamics
Chairman and CEO, Yoox Net-A-Porter Group
Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Director, Defense Innovation Unit, U.S. Department of Defense
Co-Founder and General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
Vice President and Head, Uber Everything
Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Founder and Managing Director, China Market Research Group; Author, The End of Cheap China
Founder, Janet Yang Productions; Producer, The Joy Luck Club, Empire of the Sun and Shanghai Calling
Chief Legal Officer, Twitter
Co-Founder and CEO, Lyft
Co-Founder and President, Lyft
General Partner, Greylock Partners
Co-CEO, SK Global; Producer, Crazy Rich Asians
Chief Technology Officer, Facebook
Actor, Director and Producer
Entrepreneur and Owner, Dallas Mavericks
Co-Founder, drive.ai; Technology Advisory Committee Member, Harman
Co-Founder and CEO, Cloudflare
CEO, Electronic Arts
CTO Carrier Network Business Unit, Huawei Technologies
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, ThirdLove
Co-Founder and CEO, VSCO
Co-Founder and CEO, Slack
Co-founder and CEO, Dropbox
Former Engineer, NASA; YouTuber
CEO, Foursquare
2019 Editors
- Matt Murray / The Wall Street Journal
- Jason Anders / The Wall Street Journal
- Jason Dean / The Wall Street Journal
- Jason Gay / The Wall Street Journal; Contributing Editor, WSJ. Magazine
- Jamie Heller / The Wall Street Journal
- Yun-Hee Kim / The Wall Street Journal
- Christopher Mims / The Wall Street Journal
- Kristina O’Neill / WSJ. Magazine
- Gerald F. Seib / The Wall Street Journal
- Amol Sharma / The Wall Street Journal
- Joanna Stern / The Wall Street Journal
- Rolfe Winkler / The Wall Street Journal
- Nikki Waller / The Wall Street Journal
2019 Featured Participants
- Ian Bernstein / Misty Robotics
- Lise Buyer / Class V Group
- Masha Drokova / Day One Ventures
- Jay Eum / TransLink Capital
- Diana Graber / Cyber Civics
- Ben Harburg / MSA Capital
- Michael Jacobus / Reset Summer Camp
- Marshall Lewy / Wondery
- Hernan Lopez / Wondery
- Lindsay McCormick / Bite Toothpaste Bits
- Edward Roussel / Dow Jones
- Jake Rubin / HaptX Inc.
- Angela Strange / Andreessen Horowitz
- Miriam Vogel / EqualAI
- Winston Wenyan Ma / New York University School of Law
- Amy Wilkinson / The Creator’s Code
- Jenny Zeng / MSA Capital
2019 Participants
- Kelly Rodriques / Forge
2019 Sponsor Companies
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At Cloudera, we believe data can make what is impossible today, possible tomorrow. We deliver an enterprise data cloud for any data, anywhere, from the Edge to AI. We enable people to transform vast amounts of complex data into clear and actionable insights to enhance their businesses and exceed their expectations. Cloudera is leading hospitals to better cancer cures, securing financial institutions against fraud and cyber-crime, and helping humans arrive on Mars — and beyond. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.
Comcast Business has the largest IP network in the nation, serving the needs of small business through large enterprise customers. Technology solutions range from fast, reliable Ethernet and Internet connectivity to voice, video, and Managed Solutions. Comcast Business is powered by an advanced Gig-ready network and 24/7 technical support.
Comcast Business offers robust Ethernet services, providing a high-performance backbone that helps organizations securely manage growth and drive application performance. Comcast Business offers SD-WAN on its carrier-grade ActiveCore(SM) that enables a simplified software-driven IP Network that minimizes capital expense by reducing hardware and dependence on T1s and allows for centralized and consistent network management across locations.
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Forge Global Inc. is a premier trading and settlement partner for a wide range of investors in the private markets. Established in 2014 as Equidate Inc., the company empowers investors and shareholders by enabling liquidity in the private markets. Forge Global Inc. was founded by Y Combinator alumni and backed by top investors including Tim Draper, FT Partners and Munich Re. Forge Global Inc’s platform allows employees and investors in privately held innovation firms to liquidate a portion of their shares, and provides private and institutional investors access to top companies like Spotify, Lyft and 23 and Me before their IPO.
Inovalon is a leading provider of cloud-based platforms empowering data-driven healthcare. Through the Inovalon ONE® Platform,Inovalon brings to the marketplace a national-scale capability to interconnect with the healthcare ecosystem, aggregate and analyze data in real-time, and empower the application of resulting insights to drive meaningful impact at the point of care. Leveraging its platform, unparalleled proprietary data sets, and industry-leading subject matter expertise, Inovalon enables better care, efficiency, and financial performance across the healthcare ecosystem. From health plans and provider organizations, to pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics companies, Inovalon’s unique achievement of value is delivered through the effective progression of “Turning Data into Insight, and Insight into Action®.” Supporting thousands of clients, including 24 of the top 25 U.S. health plans and 22 of the top 25 global pharma companies, Inovalon’s technology platforms and analytics are informed by data pertaining to more than 976,000 physicians, 535,000 clinical facilities, 278 million Americans, and nearly 46 billion medical events.
Invest in Canada offers tailored and confidential services that make it easier for global companies like yours to choose Canada for your next business expansion. We are your primary contact — bringing together industry, community partners, and all levels ofa government — to provide a seamless service for your expansion in Canada.
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today’s global capital markets. As the creator of the world’s first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries. Nasdaq is home to approximately 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $14 trillion.
Optiv is the world’s leading security solutions integrator – transforming the way security is approached and consumed. Optiv develops an in-depth understanding of our clients’ environments, leverages the efficiencies of cloud economics for modernized on-demand security services, and creates business-aligned solutions that are designed to deliver the clarity and assurance our clients need to effectively manage organizational risk. Optiv’s approach optimizes and rationalizes existing infrastructure and operations to ensure the right balance of tools, processes, and compliance and reporting capabilities. This enables clients to build a sustainable risk-centric foundation for implementing proactive and measurable security programs.
Founded in Florence in 1860 as a workshop, shop and school of watch-making, for many decades Panerai supplied the Italian Navy in general, and its specialist diving corps in particular, with precision instruments. The designs developed by Panerai in that time, including the Luminor and Radiomir, were covered by the Military Secrets Act for many years and were launched on the international market only after the brand was acquired by the Richemont Group in 1997. Today Panerai develops and crafts its movements and watches at its Neuchâtel manufacture. The latter are a seamless melding of Italian design flair and history with Swiss horological expertise. Panerai watches are sold across the world through an exclusive network of distributors and Panerai boutiques.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions.
VistaJet is the first and only global aviation company. On its fleet of over 70 silver and red business jets, VistaJet has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world. Founded in 2004 by Thomas Flohr, the company pioneered an innovative business model where customers have access to an entire fleet whilst paying only for the hours they fly, free of the responsibilities and asset risks linked to aircraft ownership. VistaJet’s signature Program membership offers customers a bespoke subscription of flight hours on its fleet of mid and long-range jets, to fly them anytime, anywhere. Customers can also request Direct one-off flights through the industry’s first end-to-end booking app or a 24/7 global team.
VistaJet is part of Vista Global Holding – the world leader in business flight solutions, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.
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