Kevin Hart is a Philadelphia-born comedian, actor, and entrepreneur who turned a rough start - booed off stage as 'Lil Kev' - into a $450 million empire. One of the most followed entertainers on the planet, he has sold out arenas worldwide, headlined Hollywood blockbusters, received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2024, and built a portfolio of businesses including tequila brand Gran Coramino (which crossed $200 million in lifetime retail sales), Fabletics Men, and media company HartBeat. In 2026, he struck a brand partnership with Authentic Brands Group and was the subject of a Netflix live roast featuring The Rock, Katt Williams, and Tom Brady.
Jay Baer is a 7th-generation entrepreneur, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and the author of seven business books including the New York Times bestseller Youtility. Founder of Convince & Convert - once home to the world's #1 content marketing blog - he has advised 700+ brands including Nike, Oracle, IBM, and Salesforce. After selling his marketing empire during COVID, he pivoted to become the world's #2 tequila influencer (non-celebrity division), a certified tequila sommelier, and a co-founder of The Tequila Report. He currently keynotes 50-70 times a year in 12+ countries on customer experience, speed, and human connection in the AI era.