Meet This Year’s Moderator: James Altucher

James Altucher is a renowned entrepreneur, angel investor, podcaster, chess master, and prolific author. Over his career, James has founded and led more than 20 companies and is an investor in over 30 ventures. He has written 18 books, including the Wall Street Journal bestsellers The Power of No and Choose Yourself. His most recent release, Reinvent Yourself, soared to the #1 spot on Amazon shortly after its debut.

James's writing has been featured in leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Observer, TechCrunch, The Financial Times, and Yahoo Finance. His blog, JamesAltucher.com, has captivated over 50 million readers since its launch in 2010.

As the host of the popular podcast The James Altucher Show, James has interviewed an impressive roster of guests, including Tony Robbins, Mark Cuban, Peter Thiel, Arianna Huffington, and Coolio. With over 70 million downloads, his podcast continues to inspire and educate listeners around the globe.

James has been dubbed "The Most Interesting Man in the World" by Forbes and "Wall Street's Keeper of the Pain" by Bloomberg Businessweek. He is also a nationally ranked chess master in the U.S. and an outspoken voice on the future of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, often stirring thoughtful and controversial conversations.

James brings his unique perspective, sharp wit, and wealth of experience to the stage, making him an exceptional guide for this year’s event.

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