Leon de la Vega

Jason Griffin

What is the role of handwriting in our modern digital society? Artist and industrial designer Leon de la Vega believes that writing is not only relevant but is also essential for human connection, a cornerstone of brain … Read More

Steven Kotler

Jason Griffin

What does it take to be your best when it matters most? Author of 7 bestselling books, Pulitzer Prize nominee, and Director of Research at the Flow Genome Project, Steven Kotler studies ultimate human performance, what is … Read More

Aaron Kie

Jason Griffin

Where does your food come from? Who is your farmer? Most importantly, what is your relationship to Mother Earth? As a young pueblo farmer, these are the questions Aaron Kie invites you to explore. Through traditional farming … Read More

Debra Haaland

Jason Griffin

Debra Haaland made history as the first Native American woman to run for Lieutenant Governor. She did not win that race but was later elected as the NM Democratic Party State Chair, becoming the first Native … Read More

Dr. Jessica Goodkind

Jason Griffin

Although refugees have survived violence, loss, and trauma, they also have great gifts of knowledge, experience, and wisdom to share with others. Sociologist Dr. Jessica Goodkind has spent her career thinking about how to help people form … Read More

Zane Fischer

Jason Griffin

What if smaller, smarter, structures began spreading in urban cores, filling unexpected spaces and alleviating housing issues? As a designer, art curator, writer and cultural reporter, Zane Fischer is excited about using digital fabrication to design tiny … Read More

Troy Bradley

Jason Griffin

Troy Bradley is a prolifically accomplished balloonist with over 64 World Records in hot air, gas, and hybrid balloons. In 2015, his flight across the Pacific Ocean in a helium balloon smashed global records for distance … Read More

Max Baptiste

Jason Griffin

Adventure capitalist Max Baptiste founded We Are This City in 2015 to develop authentic local, national, and international infrastructure for creatives. Bringing together over 70 local artists and hundreds of community members, Baptiste and We Are This City will be featured … Read More

Charles Ashley III

Jason Griffin

One opportunity can make all the difference. Recently awarded Tech.Co’s Startup of the Year at SxSW, Cultivating Coders founder Charles Ashley III has a game changing plan to create opportunities for often overlooked communities.