KEVIN PLANK
Founder, President and CEO of Under Armour
We’re privileged to welcome Kevin Plank to the NERVE 2026 keynote stage—the founder and CEO of Under Armour, whose relentless drive transformed a scrappy startup into one of the world’s most iconic performance brands. If you want a firsthand look at how vision, resilience, and bold leadership build enduring companies, this is a keynote you won’t want to miss.
VONDA WRIGHT, MD
Aging & Longevity
We’re thrilled to welcome Vonda Wright, MD, to the NERVE 2026 keynote stage—a leading authority on longevity, mobility, and aging with strength. Through her groundbreaking work, Dr. Wright helps high performers extend both healthspan and lifespan so they can lead, build, and contribute for decades to come. If you want the science behind staying strong for the long run, this keynote is for you.
Ben Greenfield
Biohacking
We’re excited to bring Ben Greenfield to the NERVE 2026 keynote stage—a pioneer in human performance and longevity who translates cutting-edge science into practical strategies for sustained energy, focus, and resilience. If you want the physical and mental edge required to lead longer and perform stronger, this session will show you how.
PETER SAGE
Human Performance
We’re proud to welcome Peter Sage to the NERVE 2026 keynote stage—an entrepreneur and global authority on motivation, human behavior, and self-mastery who helps leaders break through internal limits and perform at a higher level. If you’re ready to elevate how you think, respond, and lead when it matters most, this is your moment to raise the bar!
Jeffrey S. Durmer, MD, PhD
Recovery
We’re thrilled to feature Jeffrey S. Durmer, MD, Ph.D., at NERVE 2026—a neurologist and sleep medicine expert whose work reveals how recovery, brain health, and cognitive optimization fuel elite leadership performance. If sharper thinking, better decisions, and sustained resilience are part of your leadership strategy, this session delivers the science behind the edge. Secure your ticket today.
DR. KEVIN COOKE
Optimizing Health & Aging
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Kevin Cooke to NERVE 2026! A longevity-focused physician who brings a proactive, data-driven lens to health, performance, and early detection. His sessions will help entrepreneurs understand how advanced diagnostics, restorative therapies, and personalized health strategies can uncover hidden risks, support long-term vitality, and protect the energy required to lead well for years to come. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start taking a smarter, more proactive approach to your health, these breakouts belong on your NERVE schedule.
Eric Crews
Financial Readiness
We’re excited to welcome Eric Crews to NERVE 2026, a lifelong entrepreneur and founder of Crews & co., whose work has helped more than 300 companies increase revenue, profit, valuation, and team accountability. In two highly practical breakouts, Eric will help founders think like buyers before they’re ready to sell, identify the value drivers that strengthen a company, and connect long-term vision to financial targets, leadership decisions, and weekly execution. If you’re ready to build a stronger, more valuable business with greater clarity and control, these sessions belong on your NERVE schedule.
Dennis Gillan
Mental Health
We’re honored to feature Dennis Gillan as a NERVE 2026 breakout panelist—bringing a powerful perspective on mental health, vulnerability, and courageous leadership. Through honest storytelling and lived experience, Dennis reminds us that strength and humanity are not opposites; they’re partners. If you believe the future of entrepreneurship includes whole-person leadership, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Elayne Mendoza
Meditation
We’re eager to welcome Elayne Mendoza to NERVE 2026 for two powerful guided meditation sessions designed to help leaders slow down, reconnect, and lead with greater presence. Blending mindfulness, energy awareness, and somatic practice, Elayne creates space for high performers to quiet the noise, reset their nervous system, and return with clarity and intention. If you’re ready to step out of constant motion and into focused awareness, even if this may be outside your comfort zone, this is your moment.
Marty Reed
A.I.
We’re excited to welcome Marty Reed to NERVE 2026—a longtime software founder, EO leader, and CEO of Apex AI Advisors who helps entrepreneur-led companies turn AI from hype into measurable operational impact. Drawing from real implementations across reporting, bookkeeping, compliance, sales, and workflow automation, Marty will show founders where AI can remove friction, reclaim time, and create stronger systems inside the business. If you’re ready to stop chasing AI headlines and start using it to free up leadership capacity, these hands-on sessions belong on your NERVE schedule.
Jimmy Page
Mindfulness
Stepping onto the NERVE 2026 stage is an entrepreneur and mindfulness advocate whose One Word philosophy has helped leaders around the world simplify focus and align their lives around what matters most. In a world of constant noise and competing priorities, Jimmy challenges entrepreneurs to lead with clarity, intention, and purpose. If you’re ready to rediscover the word that will guide your next chapter, this session is for you.
Greg Scheinman
Men’s Health
We’re excited to host Greg Scheinman in a powerful NERVE 2026 breakout—where entrepreneurs rethink the true definition of wealth across health, relationships, and purpose. Greg challenges high performers to align ambition with intention and build success that actually sustains. If you’re ready to recalibrate how you measure performance in life and business, make sure this session is on your schedule.
Jay T. Wiles, Psy.D. BCB, BCB-HRV
Stress
We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Jay Wiles to NERVE 2026 as a breakout speaker—bringing deep expertise in clinical psychology and performance science to help leaders master stress, recovery, and mental clarity. If you want practical tools to stay steady under pressure and build resilience that compounds over time, this session will sharpen your leadership edge.
Christy Byrne Yates, MS, LEP
The Sandwich Generation
We’re honored to welcome Christy Byrne Yates to NERVE 2026—a trusted voice for the Sandwich Generation and a guide for leaders balancing the demands of business, family, and multi-generational caregiving. If you’re navigating the pressure of supporting others while striving to perform at your highest level, this conversation will offer clarity, perspective, and strength.
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