9 contrarian (nonprofit & ngo) speakers on Mezzo — including Nick Hanauer, Emily Oster, and Lenore Skenazy. Each with the talks, gig history, and co-appearances to back it up.
Together they've given 13 talks across 4 events.
19 speakers · showing 1–19
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Lenore Skenazy
Co-founder and president of Let Grow | Advocate for childhood independence and confident parenting
3 talks
Future Of Education
Growth Mindset
Emily Oster
Economist and author | Challenging conventional wisdom with data-driven insights
2 talks
Data Informed Decisions
Problem Solving
Nick Hanauer
Venture Capitalist | Growing Inequality and Transforming Capitalism
🇺🇸United States2 talks
Growth & Scale
Inequality & Economic Justice
Ethan Nadelmann
Drug Policy Reformist | Legalization Advocacy Leader
🇺🇸United States1 talk
Entrepreneurship
Fiction & Literary Writing
Tara Houska
Indigenous Rights Attorney | Climate & Sustainability Advocate
🇺🇸United States1 talk
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Fiction & Literary Writing
Jackson Bird
TED Resident | Demystifying the Transgender Experience
🇺🇸United States1 talk
Belonging & Inclusion (Culture)
Difficult Conversations
Anupam Mishra
Environmental Activist | Preserving Traditional Water Harvesting
🇮🇳India1 talk
Climate Action & Net Zero
Conservation & Biodiversity
Michael Shellenberger
Global Energy & Environment Thinker | Author & Environmentalist
🇺🇸United States1 talk
Climate Action & Net Zero
Entrepreneurship
iO Tillett Wright
Storyteller | Exploring the Fluidity of Identity
🇺🇸United States1 talk
Belonging & Inclusion (Culture)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
JH
Johann Hari
Social commentator on mental health & addiction | Author of 'Lost Connections' and 'Chasing the Scream'
🇬🇧United Kingdom2 talks
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Transformation
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Ralph Nader
Consumer rights advocate | Author and four-time presidential candidate
1 talk
Corporate Social Responsibility
Nonprofit Leadership
KC
Karen Cox
Historian | Debunking myths in American historical narratives
1 talk
Culture Design & Transformation
Storytelling & Narrative
ZH
Zarlasht Halaimzai
Afghan Entrepreneur | Emerging Tech & Social Impact
Afghanistan1 talk
Civic Tech
Entrepreneurship
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Reniqua Allen
Author & Journalist | Exploring Race, Identity & American Dreams
🇺🇸United States1 talk
Demographic Shifts
Representation & Allyship
BC
Brittany Packnett Cunningham
Activist & Entrepreneur | The Intersection of Technology & Social Change
🇺🇸United States1 talk
Nonprofit Leadership
Representation & Allyship
AF
Anders Fjellberg
Journalist & Photographer | Stories from the Refugee Crisis
🇳🇴Norway1 talk
Content & Storytelling (Marketing)
Global Challenges
DC
Darieth Chisolm
Digital Harassment Activist | Former Elected Official
🇺🇸United States1 talk
Civil Liberties & Digital Rights
Communication & Influence
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Afra Raymond
Architect & Anti-Corruption Activist | Transforming Construction Practices
Trinidad and Tobago1 talk
Manager Effectiveness
Team Leadership
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J.D. Vance
Bestselling Author | Exploring Appalachia & American Divides
🇺🇸United States1 talk
Demographic Shifts
Future Trends & Predictions