Economics & Finance

Our economics and finance speakers have a wealth of knowledge and experience that spans a multitude of disciplines. From globally recognized TV anchors and journalists to founders and best-selling authors, our team of experts is well-versed in the important issues that affect our global economy. Contact us at Gravity Speakers to book your next economics and finance keynote speaker, who can help provide context and insight into the world of finance.

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Sofiat Abdulrazaaq
Sofiat
Abdulrazaaq
CoFounder & CEO of Goodfynd, Fintech Entrepreneur, Privacy Expert, Former Sr. Product Manager

Sofiat Abdulrazaaq is the co-founder & CEO of Goodfynd, a fintech platform enhancing accessibility for mobile food businesses. A serial entrepreneur and privacy expert, who brings a decade of experience translating business goals into developed products. She has held prior leadership positions at some of the largest Fortune 500 and billion-dollar nonprofit organizations and operates her own consulting practice. As a founder of SBA Strategies, she empowers entrepreneurs and champions underrepresented voices in business.

Sofiat Abdulrazaaq
Rashmi Airan
Rashmi
Airan
Transformative Speaker on the Rise Through It Model ™; Corporate Culture Consultant; Entrepreneur; Former Attorney

Rashmi Airan is a captivating speaker, transformation expert, and Ivy League-educated attorney. As a former Wall Street investment banker and independent law practitioner, she faced a federal prison sentence that reshaped her life. Now, she inspires leaders to embrace vulnerability and resilience through her RISE THROUGH IT™ framework. With her story of overcoming unimaginable challenges and over 30 years of experience, Rashmi has collaborated with Fortune 100 companies, empowering others how to break free from fear and turn setbacks into success.

Rashmi Airan
Sheena Allen
Sheena
Allen
Entrepreneur, Founder of Capway (Youngest Female U.S. Digital Bank Owner), Tech Innovator, International Speaker, Author

Sheena Allen is a visionary entrepreneur, sought-after keynote speaker, author, and creative architect who has transformed the intersection of technology, social impact, and innovation. As Founder of App It Out, she has expanded her expertise in the mobile app industry for non-technical entrepreneurs and SMBs, and as Founder of Capway, Sheena revolutionized inclusive banking and was the youngest female in the U.S. to own and operate a digital bank.

Sheena Allen
David & John Auten-Schneider
David & John
Auten-Schneider
Founders of Debt Free Guys®, Hosts of the Queer Money® podcast, TV Personalities, Nationally Recognized Experts on Personal and LGBTQ+ Finance

David & John Auten-Schneider, known as the Debt-Free Guys, host the Queer Money® podcast. They are the first LGBTQ+ personal finance contributors to Forbes and have worked with major companies like Capital One and Orbitz, as well as leading LGBTQ+ non-profits such as The Trevor Project and Out & Equal. They recently co-authored two LGBTQ+ money studies with The Motley Fool. Their work has appeared in Yahoo! Finance, CNBC, Good Morning America, and more.

David & John Auten-Schneider
Alex Banayan
Alex
Banayan
#1 International Bestselling Business Author, Leading Expert on Exponential Growth, Success, High-Performance, and Personal Development

Alex Banayan, the youngest bestselling business author in American history, specializes in perseverance and exponential growth. He introduced the Third Door™ framework to global business conferences and corporate leadership teams, including Apple, Google, and Nike. His #1 international bestseller, "The Third Door," decodes the mindset of success. Named in Forbes' "30 Under 30" and Business Insider's "Most Powerful People Under 30," Banayan's keynotes redefine possibilities, aiding individuals and Fortune 500 companies in innovative growth strategies worldwide

Alex Banayan
Brian Banmiller
Brian
Banmiller
National Broadcast Journalist, Host of “Banmiller on Business”

Brian Banmiller is a national business journalist and public speaker who has spent more than 40 years in the news industry, covering business, politics and the economy on television, radio and in print. Currently, his “Banmiller on Business” reports and speeches are delivered to an audience of millions nationwide.

Brian Banmiller
Brian Brackeen
Brian
Brackeen
General Partner at Lightship Capital, Renowned Innovator and Advocate for Ethical Inclusive Tech

Brian Brackeen is a General Partner at Lightship Capital, the Cincinnati-based VC firm dedicated to backing underrepresented entrepreneurs in the Midwest. Brian lectures extensively around the world on entrepreneurship, code, the digital economy, AI and machine learning — and participates in mentorship programs for organizations like Girls Who Code, Black Girls Code and The School District of Miami.

Brian Brackeen
Cheryl Campos
Cheryl
Campos
Serial Maverick, Co-founder & CEO of La Familia, Model, Actress

Cheryl Campos is a serial maverick, aligning her passions to achieve success across multiple arenas. As the CEO of a leading financial nonprofit and a professional model and actress, Cheryl possesses a unique and powerful dual perspective that bridges the analytical and creative worlds. Her dynamic career embodies innovation, resilience, and the limitless potential of following one's diverse passions.

Cheryl Campos
Geoff Colvin
Geoff
Colvin
Senior Editor-at-Large for Fortune, Award-winning Journalist for Fortune & CBS Radio, Bestselling Author, Broadcaster

As Fortune magazine’s senior editor-at-large, Geoff Colvin is now in his fourth decade at Fortune. He is one of business journalism’s sharpest and most respected commentators on leadership, management, globalization, government regulation, corporate governance, competition, the economy, the InfoTech revolution, human performance and related issues.

Geoff Colvin
Kim Crayton
Kim
Crayton
The Antiracist Economist, Advisor, Educator, Mentor

Kim Crayton, known as the Antiracist Economist, is dedicated to building a future that is Supremacy, Coercion, Discrimination, and Exploitation Free. Formerly known for #causeascene, she used her platform to call out harm and the facade of inclusion, often advising tech companies that were experiencing “challenges” when it came to ensuring the welcoming and psychological safety of their work environment.

Kim Crayton
Dawn Dickson
Dawn
Dickson
Serial Entrepreneur & Inventor

Dawn Dickson is a serial entrepreneur and inventor with over 20 years of experience in technology, marketing, and business development. Her most recent ventures are Flat Out of Heels and PopCom. Dawn is a seasoned professional speaker, business advisor, and angel investor.  She continues to be recognized as one of the nation’s top retail tech entrepreneurs.

Dawn Dickson
Shawn DuBravac
Shawn
DuBravac
Acclaimed Global Futurist, Trendcaster, NY Times Bestselling Author

Acclaimed global futurist, trendcaster, and best-selling author Dr. Shawn DuBravac sits at the nexus between innovation and disruption. DuBravac delivers pragmatic and provocative insights into the trends, technologies, and paradigms transforming business and society along with actionable strategies organizations in every industry can apply.

Shawn DuBravac
Troy Hazard
Troy
Hazard
Franchise Expert, TV Host, Global Business Leader

The entrepreneurial genius, Troy Hazard, has founded and nurtured twelve businesses over two decades, has turned around businesses that were making enormous losses, and has consulted to countless successful companies including Goodyear, Baskin Robbins, Subway, Fisher & Paykel and many more.

Troy Hazard
Harold Hughes
Harold
Hughes
Co-founder of Catalyst Labs, Founder of Bandwagon, Tech Innovator, and Diverse Ventures Champion

Harold Hughes is the CXO and co-founder of Catalyst Labs, an entrepreneur support organization he co-founded to help provide entrepreneurs with the resources and community they need to launch, build, and scale their companies. As a web3 builder, he is the founder of Bandwagon, a South Carolina-based live experience technology company. Harold published "A Kids Book About Blockchain" to help educate people "from 6 to 60" about the revolutionary technology that Bandwagon specializes in. Harold is also an active angel investor, primarily investing in women, people of color, and Black founder-led companies.

Harold Hughes
Katty Kay
Katty
Kay
Lead Anchor, BBC World News America, Bestselling Author

Katty Kay, U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios, brings a fresh perspective to the reporting of American politics and global affairs. Katty’s insights reflect a global mindset that is a natural offshoot of having grown up in the Middle East and worked as a journalist in Europe, Africa, and Asia before coming to Washington in 1996.

Katty Kay
Linda Nazareth
Linda
Nazareth
Economist, Futurist, Author

Linda Nazareth is an economist, a futurist, and a respected authority on the future of work.  As a newspaper columnist and an author, she knows how to frame things in ways that both educate and entertain, and as the Senior Fellow for Economics and Population Change at think-tank the Macdonald Laurier Institute she knows what she is talking about.

Linda Nazareth
Kevin O'Leary
Kevin
O'Leary
Star of ABC’s 'Shark Tank,' Top Business Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist and Investor, Featured in Harvard Business Review Case Study in 2023

From modest beginnings to a renowned venture capitalist and star investor on ABC’s "Shark Tank", Kevin O’Leary is celebrated as one of North America’s most successful business entrepreneurs. Distinguished by his frank approach and notable financial expertise, O’Leary delivers behind-the-scenes insight on his journey to success, discussing challenges faced, risks taken, lessons learned and everything there is to know about business, money and life. He currently serves as the Chairman of O’Leary Funds, as a board member of The Richard Ivey School of Business, and as a member of Boston’s Hamilton Trust.

Kevin O'Leary
Erica Orange
Erica
Orange
EVP & COO of The Future Hunters, Futurist, Trend Analyst

Erica Orange is Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of The Future Hunters, one of the world’s leading futurist consulting firms. She evaluates emerging social, technological, economic, political, demographic and environmental trends – and identifies the strategic implications of those trends for several of the most influential Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and public sector clients.

Erica Orange
Rachel Rodgers
Rachel
Rodgers
The Millionaire Mentor, CEO & Founder of Hello Seven, Business Strategy & Leadership Expert, Author

Rachel Rodgers is the CEO/Founder of Hello Seven, a company empowering women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA individuals to build seven-figure businesses. She's a bestselling author and has appeared on major media outlets. As an attorney-turned-entrepreneur, Black woman, and self-made millionaire, Rachel's mission is to help end the cycle of overworking, under-earning, and financial stress. She also runs The Hello Seven Foundation, a non-profit addressing disparities in maternal health care.

Rachel Rodgers
Rodney Sampson
Rodney
Sampson
CEO of Opportunity Hub, Inclusive Startup Ecosystem Builder, Venture Capitalist, Economist

Rodney Sampson, of Opportunity Hub, is heralded as the leading inclusive startup ecosystem builder and is passionate about reducing poverty and wealth gap by advancing the cause of innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and investment as a way of life for all, with an emphasis on socially disadvantaged and under-estimated and sponsored communities in America and beyond.

Rodney Sampson
Jack Shaw
Jack
Shaw
Global Thought Leader, Technology Futurist, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation & Change Management Strategist, Author

Jack Shaw is a renowned global thought leader, professional speaker, futurist, and AI & emerging technology strategist with 40 years of experience. His expertise spans beyond AI to include blockchain, IoT, and more. He has delivered insightful presentations to over 300,000 global leaders from diverse industries, offering customizable and engaging sessions. With Jack Shaw, your organization gains a visionary guide to understand the transformative potential of AI and emerging technologies.

Jack Shaw
John Sitilides
John
Sitilides
Geopolitical Strategist, Global Affairs, and American Politics Expert

John Sitilides, a Washington D.C. government affairs specialist and diplomacy consultant to the U.S. Department of State, shares his insights into the U.S. and global risk trends, international security flashpoints and geopolitical strategies. He explores the complex geopolitical decisions that impact markets in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, helping clients better understand and mitigate risk.

John Sitilides
Brett StClair
Brett
StClair
Pioneering Digital Transformation and AI Innovation

Brett StClair is an influential leader and pioneer in digital transformation and artificial intelligence, renowned for his ability to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technology with strategic business solutions. With a rich background as an ex-Googler and a transformative digital banker, Brett now serves as the CEO of Teraflow.ai. His dynamic career and insightful expertise have made him a sought-after speaker, consultant, and thought leader in the tech and business landscapes.

Brett StClair
Christopher Thornberg
Christopher
Thornberg
Economist and Founder of Beacon Economics LLC

Christopher Thornberg is the founder of Beacon Economics LLC. He is an expert in economic and revenue forecasting, regional economics, economic policy, and labor and real estate markets. He became nationally known for forecasting the subprime mortgage market crash that began in 2007, and was one of the few economists on record to predict the global economic recession that followed.

Christopher Thornberg
Dan Walters
Dan
Walters
California Current Events and Politics Expert, Journalist, Author

Dan Walters has been a journalist for nearly 60 years and has written about California and its politics for a number of publications, including the Sacramento Bee and The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Walters frequently appears on CNN, Fox, and other networks, commenting about political developments in California.

Dan Walters
Jared Weiner
Jared
Weiner
Leading Futurist, EVP & Chief Strategy Officer of The Future Hunters

Jared is Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer of The Future Hunters, one of the world’s leading futurist consulting firms. His work is industry-agnostic, and covers trend activity in the realms of science & technology, economics, politics, demographics and environmental issues.

Jared Weiner
Aniyia Williams
Aniyia
Williams
Systempreneur, Creator, Inventor, Tech for Good Changemaker

Aniyia Williams is a systempreneur, creator, inventor, tech changemaker, and investor. She is a principal on the Responsible Technology team at Omidyar Network, and works to help the tech world live up to its promise of changing lives for the better. She served as Executive Director of Black & Brown Founders, co-founder of Zebras Unite, and founded and led the fashion tech company, Tinsel.

Aniyia Williams
Bob Woodward
Bob
Woodward
Legendary Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist, Associate Editor at The Washington Post, and Author of 23 Bestsellers

Bob Woodward rose to international fame when he and Carl Bernstein exposed the Watergate scandal in 1973. Since then, he has illuminated secret government operations and the evolution of presidential power through his writing. As the author of 23 bestselling books, with 17 reaching #1, he offers unique insights in his speeches about the presidency and media's role. Currently, he serves as associate editor for The Washington Post and has won nearly every American journalism award, including two Pulitzers.

Bob Woodward