Leadership Line of Sight Taylor Hack

Welcome back to Leadership Line of Sight, where the second-chancer himself, Jesse Crosson, is back for a second time! Jesse, who describes himself as a "second-chancer," has an incredible story of resilience, redemption, and leadership that we're excited to hear more about. Convicted at just 18 years old for charges related to gun violence and home invasion during a period of active drug addiction, Jesse spent 19 years in prison before being granted a pardon. However, he didn't let his time i...

Rebecca Krauthamer is an accomplished entrepreneur and visionary in the world of quantum computing, AI ethics, and technology that empowers and improves lives. A former Techstars Starburst 2021 Cohort member, she has an impressive background in various tech ventures and has played a pivotal role in shaping innovative solutions such as QuSecure's QuProtect™. Recognized as a Forbes Top 30 under 30, Rebecca's wealth of knowledge and experience inspires discussions around the potential of technol...

Dr. Susan Elizabeth Black OBE is a British computer scientist, academic, and social entrepreneur who is a multi award-winning Professor of Computer Science at Durham University and a Forbes World Top 50 Women in Tech. She is known for her advocacy for women in technology and her successful campaign to save Bletchley Park. She is the founder of BCSWomen, the UK's first online network for women in tech, and #techmums, a social enterprise empowering mothers and their families through tech. Dr. B...

William Hurley, or whurley as he is known to the world, is a leading expert in quantum computing dedicated to democratizing quantum computing as it emerges to make it accessible to everyone.Recorded the day after his awe-inspiring presentation at SxSW, our host, Taylor, sits down with whurley to unpack his thoughts and the anxiety he experienced leading up to his presentation that may be known as the first of it’s kind.With the unwavering support of his team at Strangeworks, whurley man...

Charlie Fink is a Forbes columnist, podcast host, and author of AR-enabled books on the metaverse. He teaches XR and Metaverse Studies at Chapman University and has had a 40-year career at the intersection of popular culture and technology, including work at Walt Disney Feature Animation, Virtual World Entertainment, and AOL. Fink gives keynotes on the Metaverse globally and consults for tech companies to help them tell their stories.Taylor Hack, a tech investor, marketing expert, and real es...

Samantha G. Wolfe is the Founder of PitchFWD, a strategic consultancy focused on accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies. She works with some of the most innovative companies in VR, AR, haptics, and the metaverse on branding, marketing, and business strategies.An author, judge, keynote speaker, and subject matter expert, Sam is known for her infectious enthusiasm, insightful talks and panels, incredible network, and inspirational mentorship. Sam has the superpower ability of identi...