2017 Leaders & Influencers

Aaron Lemke

Austin, Texas

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Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at TheWaveVR

Adam Gazzaley

San Francisco CA

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Executive Director of the Neuroscape at UCSF, a pioneer in neuro gaming and leading the charge into digital medicine, a new and important frontier.

Alvaro Pascual-Leone

Boston MA

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Pioneer in neuro feedback and developing user friendly platforms across real-world applications.

Anirban Bandyopadhyay

Tsukuba Ibaraki

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Researcher instrumental in progress on molecular electronics artificial intelligence, molecular computing, hardcore brain science and future tech.

Ariel Poler

San Francisco, CA

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Angel Investor in Human Augmentation.

Arnaud Delorme

Santa Rosa CA

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Preeminent neuro and bio data scientist and tool creator.

Arshya Vahabzadeh MD

San Francisco CA

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Leading physician-technologist trained in medicine and psychiatry, with a focus creating next generation brain technologies to improve societal wellbeing.

Ben Goertzel

Hong Kong, China

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Leader in Artificial General Intelligence research and advocacy, founder of the OpenCog open source AI infrastructure.

Bo Shao

San Francisco, CA

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Board Member at Zhaogang (China Steel)

Charlie Hartwell

Minneapolis

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Operating Partner, Bridge Builders Collaborative.

Corina Sas

Lancaster England

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Pioneering researcher in wearable adaptive neurofeedback based systems for training mindfulness states.

Daniel Kraft

Stanford CA

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A thought leader and Stanford and Harvard trained physician-scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and chair of the medical neuroscience track at Singularity University.

Dave Asprey

British Columbia Canada

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A prolific bio-hacker and the founder of Bulletproof and author of New York Times bestseller The Bulletproof Diet.

David Eagleman

Stanford CA

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Leading neuroscientist and pioneer in innovative neuro and biofeedback interfaces.

David Lowenfels

Fairfax CA

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David Lowenfels is an inventor and ground breaker in using Pulsed-Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) technology and Heart-Rate Variability biofeedback for wellbeing.

Deepak Chopra

Carlsbad California

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Pioneer in meditation, mind/body connection, and digital health delivery. Recent study published in Nature identified key connection between mind and body through bio data.

Don Estes

Santa Monica, California

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Developed pioneering Portacle system that uses music, sound therapy, relaxation, entrainment to create expanded states of mind. Pioneer in light, sound, and vibratory bio-entrainment systems.

Dorian Peters

Sydney New South Wales

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Pioneer in technology design for psychological well being and a leader in the Positive Computing movement.

Eben Alexander III M.D

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Author, Speaker about (and Explorer of) Consciousness, and broadening the boundaries of Science to fully embrace our Spiritual Essence.

Erik Peper

San Francisco CA

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International expert on biofeedback (applied psycho physiology), holistic health, techno stress and stress management.

George Church

Boston,Massachusetts

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Harvard Professor, PersonalGenomes.org Founder.

Gino Yu

Hong Kong China

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A global leader and pioneer in consciousness engineering and transformative technology.

Grant Rudolph

Mill Valley CA

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Leading provider of EEG neurofeedback for mindfulness and higher states of consciousness.

Gustaf Kranck

Helsinki Area, Finland

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CEO and founder of V1bes Inc.

Ivy Ross

San Francisco CA

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Ivy Ross, VP Google and Head of Project Aura is a leader in TransTech since early days at Mattel.

Jad Tarifi

San Francisco CA

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Leading thinker on Integrated AI and the Theory and Application of Intelligence Google.

Jakob Johansson

Stockholm Sweden

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Developed digital hands that allow people to truly` immerse themselves in AR and VR worlds.

James Norris

San Francisco, CA

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A social entrepreneur, Life Hacker, and currently founder and CEO of Self Spark, a global platform for science-based life hacking events.

Jamie Wheal

USA

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Executive Director of Flow Genome Project and a leading expert on thuman performance

Jay Gunkelman

Pinole, California

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Leading international expert on neuro and bio signals.

Jay Sanguinetti

Albuquerque New Mexico

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Pioneer in using non-invasive brain stimulation methods for wellbeing and studying meditation.

Jay Vidyarthi

Toronto, Canada

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A human-centered designer who is pioneering new frontiers in UX related to mindfulness meditation and compassion.

Jeanette Lorme

Boston MA

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Leading thinker on tracking the digital genome of every human being. Consists of a study portal, smartphone app, back end database and data modeling and analysis tools for biomedical research.

Jeffrey D Thompson, DC, BFA

New York, NY

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Detective, Crisis Negotiator, Mediator, Crisis/Mental Health Researcher.

Jeffrey Thompson

Encinitas, California

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Pioneer in biophysical entrainment.

Jeremy Bailenson

Stanford CA

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VR Pioneer Jeremy Bailenson, founding director of Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab, and leader in VR enabled empathy.

Jess Ghannam

San Francisco CA

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An accomplished Palestinian-American psychologist and professor who is active in numerous non-governmental organizations and in carrying out humanitarian work, particularly in the Gaza Strip.

Jim Kleiber

Los Angeles, CA

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TransTech tool builder. Creator of iFeelio, Emotional Self-Defense, and EmoFit.

Joel F. Lubar

Chicago Illinois

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World leading scientist studying neurofeedback and biofeedback.

John Gruzelier

London, UK

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Leading researcher with focuses on EEG, Neurofeedback, and Cognitive Peak Performance.

John Mekrut

North Hollywood, CA

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Provides neurofeedback and biofeedback in an integrative mental health clinic supporting the transformation of mental, physical and spiritual health. President of the Western Assoc. of Biofeedback and Neuroscience.

Jon Cowan

Goshen KY

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Distinguished neurofeedback pioneer specializing in wellbeing.

Jonathan Robinson

Sacramento, CA

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Influential author and speaker in the positive psychology and wellbeing tech spaces.

Juan Acosta-Urquidi, PhD

San Francisco, CA

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Neuroscientist exploring ASC with EEG, neurostimulationEntheobotany.

Jud Brewer

Worcester MA

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Leading researcher of mindfulness programs for addictions, including both in-person and app-based treatments. Pioneering neuroscientist in the study of extraordinary forms of wellbeing with fMRI, rt-fMRI, and EEG neurofeedback.

Judith Pennington

Bath, Pennsylvania

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Director, Institute for the Awakened Mind

Justin Riddle

Berkeley CA

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A visionary doctoral student at UC Berkeley who is merging quantum physics with cognitive science.

Leslie Deane Roth

Indian Wells, California

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Owner, Great Fabrications

Lincoln Nguyen

San Francisco, CA

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The founder of Unfetter, a neuro feedback platform that uses techniques from contemplative neurosciences.

Linda Stone

New York, NY

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A leading writer, speaker and consultant focused on trends, Innovation, and the physiology of our evolving relationship with technology. Best known for the key essential self framework.

Mark Alexander

San Francisco CA

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An important thinker, tinkerer, electrical engineer and contemplative life hacker.

Mary Lou Jepsen

San Francisco, CA

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Founder and CEO of Openwater.

Mel Slater

Barcelona, Catalonia

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Researcher/Innovator focused directly on the use of VR to transform the self. ICREA Research Professor at the University of Barcelona, Spain

Mikey Siegel

San Francisco, CA

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Engineer working on devices and systems to create interpersonal connection and flow. Founder of Consciousness Hacking community.

Ming Zher Poh

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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One of the leading minds in TransTech.

Mitch Altman

San Francisco, CA

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Legendary hacker, inventor, and educator with an interest in TransTech. Creator of the NeuroDreamer.

Ofer Leidner

New York, New York

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Tech/Media/Healthcare Entrepreneur and Angel Investor.

Paul J. Mills

La Jolla CA

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Leading NIH-supported clinical investigator with expertise in psycho-neuroimmune processes in wellness and a focus on integrative medicine and meditation.

Peter Freer

Asheville, North Carolina

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Freer Logic develops applications for its patented technologies called BodyWave® and Thought Reader™.

Phillip Alvelda

Washington D.C

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Former Program Manager at DARPA's Biological Technologies.

Rafael Calvo

Sydney NSW

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Global thought leader in effective computing and designing systems that support mental health and physical well being.

Raleigh Duncan

San Francisco, CA

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Founder of Clearlight Saunas.

Ramez Naam

Seattle WA

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A visionary computer scientist and angel investor in start-ups focused on tech that empowers and enriches lives.

Renee DeVere

Mountain View, CA

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Founder, MindExponential

Richard Gervirtz

San Diego CA

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Biofeedback pioneer whose techniques have refined the treatment of many chronic diseases in addition to fostering novel techniques for increasing wellbeing.

Richard Harvey

San Francisco CA

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Professor who has developed innovative biofeedback stress-reduction interventions to increase psychological courage and reduce stress.

Robert Thatcher

St. Petersburg Florida

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Leading scientists studying clinical applications of qEEG and biofeedback.

Rosalind Picard

Cambridge MA

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Co-founder of Empatica and Affectiva; a scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur, and pioneer of emotion tech.

Sanjay Manchanda

Tucson Arizona

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Leading neurofeedback and neurostim innovator working at the intersection of wellbeing and higher states of consciousness.

Sean Dae Houlihan

Shrewsbury MA

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A noted neuroscientist studying meditation, peak performance, and cognitive control.

Seung-Schik Yoo

Boston MA

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A professor at Harvard Medical School that specializes in biofeedback and brain-computer interfaces.

Siegfried Othmer

Greater Los Angeles Area

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Chief Scientist at The EEG Institute.

Sigi Hale

Cincinnati Ohio

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A pioneer in self-regulation as a method to increase well being with a focus in brain asymmetry.

Simo Järvelä

Helsinki Finland

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A cognitive scientist in Aalto University specializing in psychophysiology, biofeedback and dyadic physiological synchrony, and social aspects of gaming.

Steven Vasquez

Bedford TX

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Developer of Emotional Transformation Therapy.

Stuart Hammeroff

Tucson Arizona

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Anesthesiologist and professor at the University of Arizona widely acclaimed for his biologically-grounded quantum theory of consciousness. Pioneer in ultrasound research for wellbeing.

Sue Othmer

Los Angeles, CA

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Clinical Director of the EEG Institute.

Tiff Thompson

Santa Barbara CA

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Leader in neurofeedback and brain training. Past head of WEBN.

Tim Chang

Menlo Park, California

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Thought-leading VC with arly investments in wearabales and transtech.

Tim Ferris

San Francisco CA

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A standard-setting advisor, author, and fearless guinea pig for new and effective ways to live life more fully.

Tom Insell

San Francisco, CA

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Neuroscientist,Using technology to transform mental health care.

Tom Murray

Northampton, Massachusetts

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Senior Research Fellow at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Vince Clark

Albuquerque NM

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Leading researcher studying executive attention, emotion and information processing efficiency and improved cognition in healthy people; with a focus on meditation.

Watson Xi

San Francisco CA

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Expert in machine learning, data science, and signaling building systems focused on helping humans and the planet.

William Croft

Menlo Park CA

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Leading developer of biofeedback technologies utilizing neuro feedback, bio-pho-tonics, and sound.

Zoran Josipovic

New York NY

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Pioneering neuroscientist in the brain changes involved in the cultivation of wellbeing and higher states of consciousness through contemplative practices.