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Turning Gender Equity Into Opportunity

by Ross Quintana

In a world of socio-economic issues, gender equity is an issue millions of people must deal with globally. It often feels like social issues are not the same as business issues. The cold hard fact is that businesses are in business for profit and social issues rarely garner the focus or resources needed to resolve them. I recently talked with Katica Roy, Gender Economist, CEO and Founder of Pipeline an AI-driven platform for gender equity. She shared her passion with me for turning this issue into an opportunity for organizations.

Exploring the Leadership of Black History

by Ross Quintana

One of the things we embrace at Gravity Speakers is giving a voice and platform to underrepresented groups. Often times these underrepresented groups display incredible courage, overcoming the odds and systems that work against them and alienate them. We are proud to have an amazing group of African-American speakers, leaders, and activists in our network of speakers. Let’s take a look at some Black leaders in history and how their principles of leadership are still present in the next generation of black leadership.

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Representing the Underrepresented

by Ross Quintana

At Gravity Speakers we aren’t just representing the top thought leaders and speakers from around the globe, we purposefully seek out the exceptional yet underrepresented voices that need to be heard.

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Why You Should Hire a Speaker Instead of a Consultant

by Ross Quintana

It’s time to rethink how you use 3rd parties to solve your business problems. Consultants can push your business into seeing things in a new way, but so can speakers. The difference is speakers don’t need countless hours, meetings, and access to all aspects of your business. Gravity Speakers can help you select speakers who address the issues your business is having or areas you want to strengthen within your organization.

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The Heart of Gravity Speakers

by Ross Quintana

A Forward-Thinking Speakers’ Bureau and Agency Built on Connection and Purpose. We could provide a simple service of connecting speakers with events, but that isn’t enough for us. We want to make a difference. Here is a little glimpse of what drives us individually and collectively.

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Discovering the Potential of Inclusion with Mandy Antoniacci

by Ross Quintana

I recently had the privilege of having a great conversation with Mandy Antoniacci, one of Gravity Speakers exclusive speakers. Mandy is founder and CEO of upps™, a company designed to co-create unity around the globe through positive anonymous actions. She is also an angel investor, advisor, and speaker. Before our conversation, I got to watch her very compelling TEDx talk on “looking up” and I  appreciated the powerful observations she made that provided simple actions anyone could do to create positive change in others.

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Jessica Brown on the Co-Evolution of Culture and Tech

by Ross Quintana

Jessica Brown is one of Gravity Speakers exclusive speakers with a passion for blending technology with design to create great experiences for people. She is the director of UX at VICE Media where she gets to put her passion to the test with VICE’s expansive collection of brands across the globe. She is intrigued by using technology to deliver value to both the user and the brand. Hardware and software are changing social norms, and Jessica is passionate about bridging the gap and shaping the future.