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Scott Galloway: Professor of Marketing
Scott Galloway is a business strategist, NYU professor, and bestselling author who delivers sharp insights on technology, markets, leadership, and the future of global business.
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- Professor of Marketing, NYU Stern School of Business
- Named among the world’s best business professors by Poets and Quants
- Founder of nine companies including Prophet, RedEnvelope, L2, and Section
- New York Times bestselling author of The Four, The Algebra of Happiness, Post Corona, and Adrift
- Formats: Keynote Speaker and Business Strategy Expert
- Audiences: Corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, technology companies, and organizations seeking insights on digital disruption, economic trends, and the future of business.
- Outcomes:
- Clear understanding of major technology and market shifts shaping global business
- Strategic insight into innovation, competition, and economic disruption
- Practical frameworks for leadership and financial success in a rapidly changing economy
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- Travels from: New York, NY
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Underhyped vs. Overhyped
Since the Covid pandemic began in 2020, we’ve seen an unprecedented acceleration in business, education, and technology. Professor Galloway cuts through the noise and highlights the products and trends that are receiving too much vs. too little attention and investment. He discusses creative solutions in health tech, higher education, transportation, financial technology, and related fields that will shape the next decade and beyond.
Annual Predictions
Scott’s provocative annual predictions for the year ahead, available beginning in October. In this session, Professor Galloway will take a look back at what he got right or wrong for the previous year, and he will introduce a series of predictions, trends, and dynamics for the upcoming 1–3 years. Scott’s predictions include, but are not limited to, the themes of big tech, industry disruption, healthcare, education, retail, the streaming wars, and more.
Algebra of Happiness
Drawing from his experience as a serial entrepreneur, Scott offers thoughts and research on how to find happiness, success, and meaning. His mix of stories and no-BS insight meets unexpected, hard-won wisdom about meeting life’s challenges. From “don’t follow your passion” to “forgive yourself and move on,” he offers data and anecdotes that inspire and entertain.
Office Hours: Private Edition
Instead of presenting, Professor Galloway is available for one-hour private Q&A sessions with leadership teams or small groups. Get Scott’s take on the challenges or questions your organization is facing and lean on his experience as an entrepreneur, academic, and board member.
Talent Short Bio
Scott Galloway is a globally recognized business strategist, entrepreneur, and Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Known for his sharp analysis of technology, markets, and economic trends, Scott helps leaders understand the forces shaping modern business and the global economy.
Named among the world’s best business professors by Poets and Quants, Scott combines academic insight with real world entrepreneurial experience. Over the course of his career he has founded nine companies, including Prophet, RedEnvelope, L2, and Section, where he also teaches business strategy and leadership.
Scott is the author of several New York Times bestselling books, including The Four, The Algebra of Happiness, Post Corona, and Adrift: America in 100 Charts. His work explores the intersection of technology, power, wealth, and society. His forthcoming book, The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security, further examines how individuals can navigate financial success in an uncertain world.
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Scott Galloway is a distinguished professor, entrepreneur, and author renowned for his incisive analysis of business and technology trends.
As a Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business, he has been recognized among the world’s best business professors by Poets & Quants. Scott has founded nine companies, including Prophet, RedEnvelope, L2, and Section, where he also teaches.
His literary contributions include several New York Times bestsellers, such as “The Four,” “The Algebra of Happiness,” “Post Corona,” and “Adrift: America in 100 Charts.” His latest book, “The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security,” is forthcoming from Portfolio in April.
Scott’s thought leadership extends through his popular podcasts, “The Prof G Show” and “Pivot,” which have garnered multiple Webby and Best Podcast awards. His books have been translated into 28 languages, amplifying his global influence.
In 2025, Scott Galloway is slated to deliver keynote addresses at prominent events, including the World Retail Congress, Oslo Business Forum, and Convening Leaders 2025, where he will share his insights on the evolving business landscape.
Scott Galloway’s expertise is further recognized through his service on the boards of esteemed organizations such as The New York Times Company, Urban Outfitters, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, Panera Bread, and Ledger.
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