FUTURE OF CAPITALISM

Reimagining systems through empowerment, ethics,

and ecological consciousness.

TEDxCU: One Choice. One Act. One Person.

April 5, 2025 | TEDxCU | Macky Auditorium, Boulder, CO

As part of TEDxCU’s “Anomaly” theme, I was invited to speak on how capitalism must evolve to survive and serve. In this talk, I explore:

• The deep psychological and historical roots of our economic system
• Why personal and collective disempowerment is at the heart of what’s broken
• How might we redesign capitalism as a vehicle for human thriving, ecological health, and peace

“Capitalism’s future hinges on its ability to empower, not exploit. We are not here to serve the market. The market is here to serve us.”

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Past Highlights: Conversations that Matter

Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, and the Future of Capitalism

University of Tulsa | October 10, 2024

This public talk, hosted by the Collins College of Business, JOLT, the Honors College, and the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities, explored how capitalism must center human dignity, creativity, and planetary well-being.

Reimagining Capitalism: Culture, Power, and Democracy

University of Colorado Boulder | October 2, 2024

Discussed the role of cultural narratives and systems design in shifting how capitalism operates—and whom it serves.

Selected Articles

• Why the Next Stage of Capitalism is Coming – BBC Future
• How Brain Biases Prevent Climate Action – BBC Future
• Ecuador’s Kichwa Implement Innovative Approach to Rainforest Conservation – Mongabay

Media Features & Interviews

• Good Morning Europe, Euronews – “Why Humans Resist Change in the Face of Crisis” (2020)
• KGNU Boulder, Connections Radio – “From Systems to Soul: Why the Future Needs a New Ethic” (2014)

Select Speaking Engagements

• Porsche Super Group Think Tank | Porsche HQ, Atlanta (2021)
• Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) | Climate Security (2013)
• Kinship Fellows | Biodiversity Offsets for Protected Areas (2014)

Want to Host a Conversation?

Whether you’re part of a university, think tank, nonprofit, or business, I’m open to engaging in meaningful dialogue on the future of economic systems and the possibilities ahead.

Reach out via the Booking Inquiries page to learn more.