As the first African-American senator to represent New Jersey, Cory Booker is one of the nation’s more beloved politicians, particularly known for his efforts at bipartisan cooperation in a political climate dominated by divisiveness. After completing his elite education, Booker famously moved into a public…
Award-winning actress Sigourney Weaver has gained a reputation for playing some of the most memorable action heroines in Hollywood. In 1979, her fame skyrocketed when she first played the resourceful Ellen Ripley in the Alien film franchise, captivating audiences with her bravado and fearlessness…
Ben Bernanke is an American economist who has played a major role in devising the country’s economic policies over the years. He is perhaps best known for heading the U.S. Federal Reserve during the biggest financial challenges faced by Americans since the Great Depression…
When it comes to modern investment strategies, few are as lauded as those contained within the memos of Howard Marks. After 50 years of success, including publishing three books on the subject, Marks remains an icon of investing and an industry personality on par with Warren Buffett…
Renowned American economist Paul Volcker best known for his tenure as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. When he took the reins of the central bank in 1979, the U.S. was mired in a decade-long period of rapidly rising prices and weak economic growth…
Jeff Weiner is an American businessman best known for his legendary success as CEO of the job-search and business networking company LinkedIn. During his 11-year tenure, Weiner turned the company from a basic job board with 33 million members and $78 million in annual revenue, into the world’s largest network of professionals, with 675 million members and $7.5 billion in annual revenue…
One of Hollywood’s most famous faces, Tommy Lee Jones is best known for his dryly taciturn portrayals of law-enforcement officials, military men, and cowboys. Although Jones did not start acting professionally until his early 30s, he has appeared in close to a hundred movies and TV shows, often in starring roles…
Working alongside his brother Joel, Ethan Coen is widely regarded as one of the most visionary and idiosyncratic filmmakers in Hollywood. His distinctive oeuvre includes some of the most iconic American films of the past four decades, securing his place in the annals of film history…
Sundar Pichai is the Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary Google, an iconic American corporation worth around $1 trillion. Born in India, Pichai emigrated at a young age, and then used his natural gifts and strong work ethic to rise through the ranks of educational opportunities at both Stanford and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania…
Hillary Clinton is an accomplished politician and political activist who served as First Lady, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State, all before running for President. A tough and pragmatic leader, Clinton is known for being an outspoken advocate of social justice, while achieving many firsts during her long and illustrious career…
