Ed Elson

In this talk, Ed Elson explores how today’s shifting economic forces — from interest rates and inflation to global trade and technological disruption — are reshaping the landscape for investors, founders, and established enterprises alike. Drawing from his work on Prof G Markets, the podcast he co-hosts with Scott Galloway that demystifies what’s moving the capital markets, Ed distills complex trends into actionable insights for business leaders. With a sharp eye on innovation, strategy, and financial resilience, he offers a pragmatic view of where the economy is headed, and how companies can position themselves to thrive in it.

Ed’s interview show, First Time Founders, is one of the most popular entrepreneurship programs in the US. He has interviewed all sorts of entrepreneurs: from AI superstars to supply-chain innovators to the founder of Netflix. An experienced moderator, Ed can lead an entertaining and engaging conversation between corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and their teams or customers.

As a member of Gen Z, Ed shares insights into his cohort and the unique issues facing young people today. His talk spans important topics from the loneliness epidemic, the crisis of young men, and the attention deficit problem. He shares the challenges and opportunities to reach young consumers and provides actionable strategies for companies and brands to address them.