Every year, Vision attendees get a chance to hear from some of the world’s top leaders across diverse industries ranging from sports, entertainment, science, technology, economics, government — the list goes on. Register today to hear them live at Vision.
Star of ABC’s Shark Tank, top business speaker, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and investor, featured in Harvard Business Review case study in 2023
Kevin O’Leary’s success story began in his native Canada, “with a big idea and zero cash.” In 1986, he founded SoftKey Software Products, later to be called The Learning Company, in his Toronto basement. Under O’Leary’s leadership, the company became a giant in its sector before it was acquired for $4.2 billion. Since then, O’Leary has founded or cofounded several ventures to great success.
Reflecting his commitment to “eco-preneurship,” O’Leary also co-hosted The Discovery Channel’s Project Earth series, which explored radical ideas to combat global warming.
A strong believer in financial education and fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs, O’Leary is the author of a bestselling series of books: Cold Hard Truth; Men, Women and Money; and Family, Kids and Money. He has spoken to future entrepreneurs at Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Notre Dame, Waterloo and McGill.
O’Leary received an honors bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and psychology from the University of Waterloo and an MBA in entrepreneurship from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario.
Founder & Chief of Content at Barstool Sports | One Bite Pizza Reviews
Dave Portnoy, widely known as "El Presidente," is the founder and face of Barstool Sports — a powerhouse media brand that has redefined what it means to connect with modern audiences. Under Dave's leadership, Barstool Sports has gone from a humble gambling newspaper in Boston to a national empire with a massive reach across all media.
Unfiltered and unapologetic, Dave speaks on brand building, the importance of authenticity in business and how to disrupt established industries. He brings insights into today’s digital landscape from his experience scaling Barstool from a small project to a cultural force.
Additionally, through Dave’s leadership, Barstool didn’t just grow — it soared. At a time when many traditional media companies were struggling to adapt, Dave relentlessly focused on what resonated with his audience and propelled Barstool into the digital media spotlight. His impact extends far beyond Barstool’s loyal fan base. For instance, his famous One Bite pizza reviews spawned the One Bite app, now the largest pizza review database in the U.S. The “One Bite Bump” has transformed local pizza businesses, drawing nationwide attention to the pizzerias he endorses.
Chief Strategy Officer, AI & Data, Cyera
Sol Rashidi is the world’s first Chief AI Officer for enterprise (2016), has 10 patents and is a best-selling AI author. Additionally, she’s a 3x TEDx speaker with 1+ million views, a FORBES “AI Maverick & Visionary of the 21st Century,” and a former 4x C-Suite exec for Fortune 100 companies, including Amazon. Sol played a pivotal role in developing and launching IBM’s Watson and went on to achieve over 200 AI deployments, earning her accolades like “50 Most Powerful Women in Tech,” “Top 100 AI Thought Leaders” and “Top 100 Data & Analytics Leaders.”
Today, she ensures technologies like AI are leveraged as an enabler and not a replacer of human intelligence, creativity and ingenuity. Sol not only predicts the shape of things to come — she makes them buildable, secure and scalable for enterprise. Her thought-provoking The AI Adoption Playbook newsletter on LinkedIn delivers one actionable insight every week to help readers navigate the post-AI landscape for enterprise, and has over 31K subscribers.
Entrepreneur, All-Star Athlete, Philanthropist
Shaquille O’Neal is one of the world’s most successful athletes-turned-businessmen, whose accomplishments both on and off the court have translated into a highly sought-after consumer brand. As an entrepreneur, sports analyst, DJ, restaurateur and brand ambassador, Shaquille O’Neal’s signature “Business of Fun” mantra resonates throughout each of his countless ventures.
The 15-time NBA All-Star’s unprecedented athletic career spanned nearly two decades and earned him countless awards and honors, including NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA Rookie of the Year, four NBA Championships and a First Ballot NBA Hall of Famer. Currently, Shaqille is an analyst on TNT’s Emmy Award-winning “Inside the NBA.”
Shaquille is a universally recognized figure in sports, entertainment and pop culture. His music career began with the release of four rap albums, the first of which, Shaq Diesel, went platinum. Today, he’s known worldwide as DJ Diesel. His DJ business has become a global enterprise, with his Shaq’s Bass All-Stars Festival and Shaq’s Fun House — an immersive event series combining live performances, carnival rides and celebrity appearances.
Shaquille, who has a Ph.D. in leadership and education from Barry University in Florida, established The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, which provides resources for underserved youth. He also gives back through a number of annual philanthropic programs, including Shaq-to-School and Shaq-a-Claus.
The launch of his Las Vegas eatery, Big Chicken, has further elevated Shaquille’s status as he has positioned himself as a successful restaurateur. The brand currently has more than 350 locations in development worldwide and 40-plus locations open in traditional and nontraditional restaurant settings.
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