Gravity Speakers, LLC (“Company”,“We”, or Us”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through compliance with this policy.
This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit the website www.gravityspeakers.com (“Website”) and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information. Company is the data controller for information processed through the Website.
Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Website. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to this privacy policy. This policy may change from time to time (see Changes to Our Privacy Policy). Your continued use of this Website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates.
Our Website is not intended for nor targeted towards children as defined by applicable law. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are younger than the age of consent in your jurisdiction, do not use or provide any information on this Website or on or through any of its features or provide any information about yourself to us, including your name, address, telephone number, email address, or any screen name or user name you may use. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under the applicable age of consent, please contact us at Privacy@gravityspeakers.com and we will delete it.
For more information, see International Data Transfers
When you use the Website and provide information to Company through the Website, your information may be transferred to a destination outside your jurisdiction, including to the United States. The United States has not received a finding of “adequacy” from the European Union under Article 45 of the GDPR. Company has executed agreements between its affiliates and subsidiaries in accordance with Article 46 of the GDPR. Company also relies on derogations for specific situations set forth in Article 49 of the GDPR in order to transfer personal information across international borders outside of Company, its affiliates, and subsidiaries. In particular, Company transfers personal information across international borders only: with your consent; to perform a contract with you; or to fulfill a compelling legitimate interest of Company in a manner that does not outweigh your rights and freedoms.
Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information.
We may disclose aggregated anonymized information about our users without restriction.
When you use the Website and provide information to Company through the Website, your information may be transferred to a destination outside your jurisdiction, including to the United States. The United States has not received a finding of “adequacy” from the European Union under Article 45 of the GDPR. Company has executed agreements between its affiliates and subsidiaries in accordance with Article 46 of the GDPR. Company also relies on derogations for specific situations set forth in Article 49 of the GDPR in order to transfer personal information across international borders outside of Company, its affiliates, and subsidiaries. In particular, Company transfers personal information across international borders only: with your consent; to perform a contract with you; or to fulfill a compelling legitimate interest of Company in a manner that does not outweigh your rights and freedoms.
We do not control third parties’ collection or use of your information to serve interest-based advertising. However, these third parties may provide you with ways to choose not to have your information collected or used in this way. You can opt out of receiving targeted ads from members of the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) on the NAI’s website: https://www.networkadvertising.org/.
To the extent required by law, Company provides you with (i) reasonable access to the personal information collected through the Website, and (ii) the ability to review, correct, export, and delete such personal information. Please contact us using any of the methods identified in the “Contact Information” section if you would like to exercise your individual rights and for information on any fee required to obtain copies of your personal information. We may need to obtain or confirm certain personal information in order to accommodate your request. We will not accommodate a request to change information if we believe the change would violate any law or legal requirement or cause the information to be incorrect.
California Civil Code Section § 1798.83 permits users of our Website that are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please send an email to Privacy@gravityspeakers.com or write us at: 570 El Camino Real, #150-250, Redwood City, CA 94063, Attn: General Counsel.
We use commercially reasonable measures to secure information collected through the Website. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Website. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Website.
We retain your information for as long as needed: (i) to conduct business with you; (ii) as needed for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy; (iii) as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce any agreements.
It is our policy to post any changes we make to our privacy policy on this page with a notice that the privacy policy has been updated on the Website home page. If we make material changes to how we treat our users’ personal information, we will notify you by email to the email address provided by you or through a notice on the Website home page. The date the privacy policy was last revised is identified at the top of the page. You are responsible for ensuring we have an up-to-date active and deliverable email address for you, and for periodically visiting our Website and this privacy policy to check for any changes.
To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy and our privacy practices, contact us at:
570 El Camino Real, #150-250, Redwood City, CA 94063, Attn: General Counsel
Email: Privacy@gravityspeakers.com
European Union: Company’s Data Protection Officer is Nausheen Razzak, and can be contacted using the information above. You can request copies of Company’s GDPR Article 46 agreements from the Data Protection Officer. Please contact the Data Protection Officer if you believe Company has processed your information in a manner inconsistent with your privacy rights. You also have the right to contact a supervisory authority if you believe Company has processed your information in a manner inconsistent with your privacy rights.
Called a “master storyteller,” Anthony McLean delivers lively, actionable presentations on Culture, Wellness, and Inclusion. Author of “All Fired Up: Optimize Mental Health to Ignite Joy and Fuel Peak Performance”, he’s worked with leading organizations such as PepsiCo, AT&T, Intel, TD Bank, Coca-Cola, and more. McLean shows audiences how human connection is the key to boosting individual and team performance.
Wema Hoover is a renowned DEI leader and executive coach known for her transformative work at Google, Pfizer, Sanofi, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. She specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, authentic leadership, and women’s empowerment, working with multinational companies to drive global organizational change. Throughout her career, Wema has championed DEI as a competitive advantage, emphasizing its critical role in fostering a culture that brings out the best in individuals.
Simone Stolzoff is an author, journalist, and workplace expert from San Francisco. A former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO, his work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and various other publications. His debut book The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work was the #1 bestselling work-life balance book of 2023. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford.
Anthony Alvarado is a nationally recognized mental health speaker, resilience trainer, and advocate. Known for his authenticity and peer-led approach, he empowers individuals and organizations through transformative talks on burnout, emotional wellness, and leadership. As co-founder of RISETOGETHER, he has inspired thousands with his storytelling and practical tools to foster connection and spark change.
Future-of-work strategist Heather E. McGowan helps leaders prepare their people and organizations for the Augmented Era– where the greatest competitive advantage comes from optimizing human performance. As a keynote speaker, Heather gives lucidity to complex topics through her research rich, graphic frameworks, and powerful metaphors. LinkedIn ranked her as its #1 global voice for education and was listed as one of the Top 50 Female Futurists in Forbes. NYT columnist Thomas Friedman describes her as “the oasis” when it comes to insights into the future of work. McGowan is the coauthor of The Adaptation Advantage (April 2020) and the Empathy Advantage (March 2023).
Domestic In-Person (USA):
$15,000 - $20,000*
International In-Person:
$25,000 - $30,000*
Virtual:
Please inquire
Other:
* Ranges are presented as a guideline only. Speaker fees vary by engagement type and are subject to change without notice. For an exact quote, please contact Gravity Speakers.
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Mark Ostach is a globally recognized speaker specializing in digital wellness and human connection. With degrees in psychology and technology, he has delivered two TED talks and authored two books, emphasizing the importance of courage through vulnerability. Ostach's mission is to remind the world that human connection is the most powerful connection we have. He has been featured in USA Today and has spoken to thousands, offering strategies to combat disconnection and restore mental energy within teams by modeling vulnerability and courage.
Mark Ostach's journey into digital wellness began in 2003 during his psychology studies at Albion College, where he recognized the impact of online habits on mental health. In 2010, he developed a web plugin to help users manage their time and mood online. The following year, he collaborated with Dr. Larry Rosen to explore the internet's effects on emotions. By 2012, Ostach conducted a 300-person study on students' time management using his software. In 2013, he co-presented with a University of Michigan researcher on Facebook's influence on loneliness and envy.
A year later, he was a finalist with Covenant Eyes for a campaign addressing pornography's impact on health and relationships. In 2015, Ostach delivered a TEDx talk titled "Are you an i-Drenaline Junkie?" examining how smartphones alter biochemistry. His advocacy continued in 2016 with a podcast at Twitter's headquarters for the Digital Citizenship Summit. The rise of digital wellness in 2017 led numerous organizations to engage him for guidance on reducing stress and burnout through digital boundaries.
By 2019, he was speaking nationwide, promoting a culture of digital well-being. The 2020 shift to virtual events expanded his global reach, teaching audiences to connect courageously online. In 2021, Ostach maintained his virtual focus and featured in various media outlets, including a WJR 760 AM interview on improving digital wellness amid political and pandemic news. The following year, he launched the "Courage to Connect" podcast and released his book "If You Really Knew Me..."
In 2023, after collaborating with over 200 organizations in three years, he shared key insights on fostering social connection and digital wellness in the workplace.
“Great presentation! In fact, one of the best we’ve had. Very fascinating topic!!”
“I had Mark speak at our quarterly staff meeting. His presentation felt like a TEDx. The staff loved it.”
“A Leadership Detroit speaker for 5 straight years! Inspiring, engaging, and always a heart felt message.”
“Mark teaches us on the importance of taking “tech breaks”. A great topic for any school!.”
“Mark is a powerful and entertaining speaker. He’s a terrific addition to any event!”