DR. NIKKI BLACKSMITH is co-founder and CEO of Blackhawke Behavior Science and an adjunct faculty member at American University in Washington, D.C. She has nearly 15 years of experience as a scientist-practitioner, focusing on psychometrics, selection, decision-making, and entrepreneurial performance. She has published over 80 conference papers, book chapters, and journal articles, and her scientific research has been featured in top-tier academic publications, including American Psychologist, the Journal of Business and Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences, and the Journal of Behavioral Decision-Making, and media outlets including New York Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, and BBC. She’s the co-author of the new book Data-Driven Decision Making in Entrepreneurship: Tools for Maximizing Human Capital (CRC Press; April 2, 2024). Learn more at Blackhawke Behavior Science – The Science Of Startup Success.

Michelle Delamor is the visionary founder of Sonic Gods Studios, an innovative entertainment studio based in Los Angeles, driving social impact through groundbreaking content. Originally from Miami, Michelle’s diverse background in the entertainment industry includes being a finalist on American Idol, where she captivated audiences with her talent and resilience. Her passion for storytelling and business innovation led her to create "60 Day Hustle," a high-stakes competition series where aspiring entrepreneurs battle it out for a life-changing grand prize. Hailed by Variety as a "groundbreaking competition show," the series is now streaming on Prime Video, continuing to inspire and empower viewers across the globe.

Barry L. Levy is the Creator, Showrunner, and Executive Producer for Apple TV+'s latest original series “ME,” premiered July 2024. A seasoned screenwriter in both film and television, Levy's impressive portfolio showcases his versatility and expertise in the entertainment industry.

In television, Levy has developed a range of high-profile projects, notably served as an Executive Producer on Crackle series “START UP.” More recently, he was a writer for “L.A.'s FINEST,” a series produced by Jerry Bruckheimer for Charter Spectrum. He has also worked on projects for NBC, Amazon, CBS, FX, and The CW.

Levy's achievements in the feature film industry are equally notable. He penned the screenplay for “PARANOIA,” a thriller starring Harrison Ford, Liam Hemsworth, Amber Heard, Gary Oldman, and Richard Dreyfuss. His big studio break came with his original screenplay “VANTAGE POINT,” which he sold to Columbia and Original Film. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $150 million at the box office. Additionally, Levy has written for major studios including Paramount, Warner Bros., Legendary, Disney, Universal, Sony, and DreamWorks.

Outside of writing and producing, Levy is an Adjunct Professor in the Peter Stark Producing Program in USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.