The Afterburner Seminars, founded by ace fighter pilot Jim Murphy, provide a one-of-a-kind, interactive, high-energy experience that is custom-tailored to inspire leadership, integrated teamwork and the quick, flexible thinking essential to fighter pilots and business managers alike.

Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School Interactive and faculty member at Berkeley's Haas School of Business, Amir Hartman is a leading global authority on corporate and technology transformation. Amir is the former Managing Director of Cisco Systems' Corporate Internet Strategy Group. He is author of Ruthless Execution: What Business Leaders Do When Their Companies Hit The Wall and his newest book, Net Ready: Strategies for Success in the E-Conomy.

Anders Sorman-Nilsson is an expert on generational trends, thought leadership branding, and innovation. He draws on a smorgasbord of international ideas and trends to inspire ideas and facilitate conversations. Anders is the author of 'Thinque Funky: Upgrade Your Thinking' (2009), and also creator of the podcast series 'Thinque's Espresso Shot'. He is a reformed lawyer, an avid social commentator, and a somewhat funky thinker.

As one of today's most influential role models for women and girls, Ann Bancroft became the first women in history to sale and ski across Antarctica's landmass. She has been named by Glamour Magazine, "Women of the Year" and founded the Ann Bancroft Foundation which celebrates potential achievements of women and girls.

Dr. Arden Bercovitz captures the essence of Dr. Einstein, because he's also a scientist, with a love of science and a spirit of contagious curiosity. Dr. Bercovitz helps organizations to grow strong and prosperous by teaching people to be resourceful, resilient, reliable, and open to new ideas.