Blockchain is one of the fastest-growing skills in the IT sector today and about 44% of organizations across the world have adopted this technology. With its counterpart, Web3, this new iteration of the World Wide Web incorporates concepts such as decentralization and token-based economics. At Gravity Speakers, we work with founders, strategists, trend forecasters, and business experts who can provide an in-depth look and understanding of this technology and its future applications in the world of finance and beyond. Contact us to book one of our blockchain and web3 speakers for your next event, conference, or seminar.
André Swanston is a dynamic tech innovator and media magnate whose ability to forecast industry shifts, identify opportunities and take calculated risks, has catapulted him from $9 in his pocket to one of the only 9-figure exits by a Black American. A regular contributor to Bloomberg, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and The Hollywood Reporter, Swanston was Co-Founder and CEO of Tru Optik, a data and identity company for streaming media advertising, acquired by TransUnion, where he went on to serve as VP of Media and Entertainment.
Brian Brackeen is a General Partner at Lightship Capital, the Cincinnati-based VC firm dedicated to backing underrepresented entrepreneurs in the Midwest. Brian lectures extensively around the world on entrepreneurship, code, the digital economy, AI and machine learning — and participates in mentorship programs for organizations like Girls Who Code, Black Girls Code and The School District of Miami.
Dawn Dickson is a serial entrepreneur and inventor with over 20 years of experience in technology, marketing, and business development. Her most recent ventures are Flat Out of Heels and PopCom. Dawn is a seasoned professional speaker, business advisor, and angel investor. She continues to be recognized as one of the nation’s top retail tech entrepreneurs.
Acclaimed global futurist, trendcaster, and best-selling author Dr. Shawn DuBravac sits at the nexus between innovation and disruption. DuBravac delivers pragmatic and provocative insights into the trends, technologies, and paradigms transforming business and society along with actionable strategies organizations in every industry can apply.
Chinwe Esimai is a multiple award-winning lawyer, trailblazing corporate executive, author, and speaker. She is a highly sought-after expert on the future of finance and a trusted advisor to firms, founders, and regulators at the highest levels around the world. She is president & CEO of Scepter3 Global Advisors, a strategic risk management advisory firm.
She was Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer for Legacy Franchises at Citigroup, Inc. Prior to that, she was Chief Anti-Bribery Officer at Citigroup. She’s the first person to hold these titles in the bank’s history. Her recognitions include: American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking, Crain's NY Business Notable Diverse Leaders in Banking & Finance, and Most Powerful Africans shaping the Future of Africa.
As a keynote speaker and strategist, Chinwe helps leaders and teams unlock their genius and achieve extraordinary results. She is the author of Brilliance Beyond Borders (Harper Horizon) and host of the Brilliance Beyond Borders podcast. She serves on the Policy Council of Paradigm. She is a Board Member at National Sawdust, an executive council member of the Ellevate Network, and a member of the WIE Suit and Apollo Theater’s EmpowHer. She obtained a BA in political science, summa cum laude, from The City College of New York and a juris doctor from Harvard Law School.
Harold Hughes is a founder, investor, and keynote speaker who helps audiences harness social capital, embrace entrepreneurship, and understand emerging tech like blockchain. As CEO of NFNTE Capital and author of A Kids Book About Blockchain, he brings nearly 20 years of startup experience, including raising $5M+ and working with brands like Pepsi and the NFL. A speaker at SXSW, MIT, and AfroTech, Harold delivers inspiring, practical talks that drive innovation, inclusion, and real-world impact.
Shontavia Johnson is an entrepreneurship and innovation expert who has helped hundreds of people build personal brands, businesses, and intellectual property portfolios. Founder of the Brand and Business Company. Shontavia is an entrepreneur, creator, Liberty Fellow through Aspen Institute, and a Fulbright Specialist. She shares her message to audiences globally.
Max Lenderman has a pulse on the future so that you and your business can win today. As founder and chief creative officer, he is a pioneering authority on purpose-led brand building, experiential marketing, and large-scale advertising campaigns.
Erica Orange is Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of The Future Hunters, one of the world’s leading futurist consulting firms. She evaluates emerging social, technological, economic, political, demographic and environmental trends – and identifies the strategic implications of those trends for several of the most influential Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and public sector clients.
Timothy Papandreou is a global thought leader on emerging technologies, smart cities, and the future of work. As the Founder and CEO of Emerging Transport Advisors, Tim provides clarity and guidance to investors, companies, and governments on navigating disruptions. With experience from Google X and San Francisco MTA, Tim is a sought-after speaker and mentor in emerging tech spaces.
Amy Peck is the Founder & CEO of EndeavorXR, a leading global XR consulting firm working with Fortune 500 companies on XR, Metaverse, and Web 3.0 strategy and deployment. Amy is a recognized thought leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She is one of the world’s foremost strategists on immersive technology, Digital Twins, the Metaverse, Web 3.0, and Blockchain.
As a first-generation Mexican American and the founder of Ritzy Periwinkle, Marisa Estrada Rivera (also known as Ritzy P) brings over 20 years of experience spanning the music, art, and emerging tech industries. Named one of Butterscotch Media’s 2025 Web3 Changemakers to Watch, she helps businesses adapt to the evolving tech landscape through her consultancy, designing innovative strategies for growth and impact.
Rodney Sampson, of Opportunity Hub, is heralded as the leading inclusive startup ecosystem builder and is passionate about reducing poverty and wealth gap by advancing the cause of innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and investment as a way of life for all, with an emphasis on socially disadvantaged and under-estimated and sponsored communities in America and beyond.
Dona Sarkar is the Chief Troublemaker of Microsoft’s AI Extensibility Program, a BIPOC woman in tech leader, Multi-published author, and Owner of the ethical luxury fashion brand Prima Dona Studios. She was recently named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Productive People and Cosmopolitan magazine's Businessperson of the Year.
Jack Shaw is a renowned global thought leader, professional speaker, futurist, and AI & emerging technology strategist with 40 years of experience. His expertise spans beyond AI to include blockchain, IoT, and more. He has delivered insightful presentations to over 300,000 global leaders from diverse industries, offering customizable and engaging sessions. With Jack Shaw, your organization gains a visionary guide to understand the transformative potential of AI and emerging technologies.
A professional trend forecaster, speaker, and author, Michael speaks and writes about cracking the code of the future applying his unique framework of Ubertrends — massive waves that are reshaping global behavior.
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than thirty years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products the Apple I and II. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer. Since then, Wozniak has received countless awards for his technological advancements and philanthropic endeavors and is also a published author and co-founded Woz U.