Ed Elson

Ed Elson: Biography at a Glance

Ed Elson is a leading business speaker and host, known for co-hosting the award-winning Prof G Markets podcast with Scott Galloway, ranked #1 in Business in the U.S.
He also hosts the First Time Founders podcast, sharing a fresh perspective and unique insights on the news driving the capital markets.
A 2024 Webby Honoree for "Best Co-Host," his work is featured in New York Times bestsellers like The Algebra of Wealth and Adrift.
Ed combines intellectual rigor with relatable storytelling to offer unique insights for corporate organizations as well as future entrepreneurs and innovators.

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Biography

Ed Elson is a business writer, analyst, and co-host of the Prof G Markets podcast with Scott Galloway. He is also host of the First Time Founders podcast. In 2024, he won the Webby honoree award for “Best Co-Host.”

His podcast has consistently ranked number one in Business in the U.S. His work has been featured in multiple New York Times bestsellers, including The Algebra of Wealth, Adrift, and Siege. He was the commencement speaker for Princeton University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Classics.

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Gen Z: Messages That Click

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, including 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.

First Time Founders

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.

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