Esther Wojcicki is a renowned global educator, acclaimed for revolutionizing education through innovative practices. As the founder of the largest scholastic media program at Palo Alto High, she earned recognition as the 2002 California Teacher of the Year. A MacArthur Foundation Research Fellow in 2009, Esther's impact extends to her roles as Chair of Creative Commons and PBS Learning Matters, along with board memberships in organizations like the Freedom Forum and Newseum. She's also authored influential books, including "Moonshots in Education" (2014) and the bestselling "How to Raise Successful People" (2019). With three honorary doctorates, Esther is dedicated to empowering parents, educators and leaders for success at home, in classrooms and in the corporate arena. Her transformative contributions continue to shape global education and leadership paradigms.
Ray, author of The Singularity Is Near, is one of the world’s leading inventors, thinkers, and futurists. Called "the restless genius" by The Wall Street Journal and "the ultimate thinking machine" by Forbes magazine, PBS selected him as one of the "sixteen revolutionaries who made America." His next book, The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with Computers, is scheduled for release in June 2024.