18 contrarian speakers on Mezzo — including Benedict Evans, Brian Morrissey, and Claire McCaskill. Each with the talks, gig history, and co-appearances to back it up.
18 speakers
22 speakers · showing 1–22
Benedict Evans
Independent Tech Analyst | Former Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
🇬🇧London, United Kingdom4 talks
AI Strategy & Implementation
Big Ideas & Futurism
Brian Morrissey
Founder of The Rebooting | Former editor-in-chief of Digiday
🇺🇸New York, United States4 talks
Business Model Innovation
Content & Storytelling (Marketing)
Emily Oster
Economist and author | Challenging conventional wisdom with data-driven insights
2 talks
Data Informed Decisions
Problem Solving
Eric X. Li
Political Scientist | Venture Capitalist Challenging Western Democracy
🇨🇳China1 talk
Competitive Strategy
Future Trends & Predictions
Reince Priebus
Former White House Chief of Staff | Republican Political Strategist
🇺🇸United States
Policy & Regulation
Mike Pompeo
Former Secretary of State | Global Security & Geopolitics
🇺🇸United States
Policy & Regulation
Claire McCaskill
Former US Senator | Unscripted Politics & Leadership
🇺🇸United States
Policy & Regulation
Andrew Keen
Tech critic and author of The Internet Is Not the Answer | Digital culture analyst
🇬🇧United Kingdom2 talks
Communication & Influence
Digital Transformation
IK
Izabella Kaminska
Financial Journalist | Decoding the Future of Money
🇬🇧United Kingdom1 talk
Financial Strategy
Fintech & Banking Innovation
RM
Raphael Minder
Investigative Journalist | Geopolitical Trends & Disruption in Europe
🇪🇸Spain1 talk
Crisis Leadership
Future Trends & Predictions
MR
Maer Roshan
Editor-in-Chief | Media Innovator and Entrepreneur
🇺🇸United States2 talks
Brand Strategy
Executive Leadership
Maggie Schmerin
Chief Advertising Officer, UNITED AIRLINES | Marketing & Creativity Maestro
🇺🇸United States1 talk
Brand Strategy
Content & Storytelling (Marketing)
Marian Bantjes
Graphic Designer | Intersections of Word and Form
🇨🇦Canada1 talk
Design Thinking
Franklin Leonard
Founder & CEO | The Black List & Film Innovation
🇺🇸United States2 talks
Creator Economy
Disruptive Innovation
Nick Hanauer
Venture Capitalist | Growing Inequality and Transforming Capitalism
🇺🇸United States2 talks
Growth & Scale
Inequality & Economic Justice
Thom Mayer
Medical Director, NFL Players Association | Led Pentagon 9/11 response
🇺🇸United States
Executive Leadership
Healthcare & Life Sciences
YB
Yves Béhar
Designer & Entrepreneur | Transforming Brands Through Design
🇨🇭Switzerland3 talks
Design Thinking
Entrepreneurship
Daniel Cohn-Bendit
Former European Parliament Member | Leader of May 1968 protests
France, France/Germany
Communication & Influence
Future Of Society
Germaine Greer
Feminist Icon | Author of The Female Eunuch
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Communication & Influence
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Gina Miller
Activist and Wealth Manager | Supreme Court Challenger of Brexit Process
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Change Management
Executive Leadership
BJ Cunningham
Brand provocateur who launched DEATH Cigarettes | Consumer trends expert
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Entrepreneurship
Marketing & Brand
ES
Headliner
Edward Snowden
NSA whistleblower and digital privacy advocate | Changed global surveillance debate
🇺🇸United States3 talks
Marketing & Brand
Productivity & Performance
RS
Rory Sutherland
Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK | Behavioral Science & Irrational Decisions
🇬🇧United Kingdom3 talks
Consumer Behavior
Growth & Scale
JH
Johann Hari
Social commentator on mental health & addiction | Author of 'Lost Connections' and 'Chasing the Scream'
🇬🇧United Kingdom2 talks
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Transformation