Strickler is a writer and entrepreneur whose work supports creative people. He co-founded Kickstarter, Metalabel, & the Artist Corporations Foundation; authored three books; and co-hosts the New Creative Era podcast. His career began as a music critic writing for Pitchfork, Spin, and the Village Voice. He grew up on a farm in Virginia, and lives with his family in New York City.

Wenner is Founder & CEO of Wenner Media Ventures and Executive Chairman of Public Opinion. As former CEO of Rolling Stone, he grew its audience to 60M+, evolving it into a multi-platform, award-winning brand. Previously COO of Wenner Media, he led Rolling Stone's sale to Penske Media and led digital strategy for Rolling Stone, Us Weekly and Men's Journal. Wenner is a graduate of Brown University.

Jack Coyne is a filmmaker, interviewer, and co-founder of Public Opinion. He is the creator and host of Track Star, the hit man-on-the-street music trivia series featuring everyone from everyday fans to Grammy-winning artists. His work blends music, media, and street-level storytelling.

Mark Stenberg is the senior media reporter at Adweek in New York and author of the weekly media newsletter On Background. Through a mix of scoops, analysis, and spotlight stories, Mark covers the media brands, commercial trends, and strategic insights that shape the business.