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Best-Selling Author, Provocateur & Innovation Strategist

Alexa Clay Speaking Fee: $10,000 and Below

Best-Selling Author, Provocateur & Innovation Strategist

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Alexa Clay
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 and Below

Travels From:
NYC - New York City

Primary Topic Category:
Authors & Storytellers

Secondary Topic Category:
Economy

 

Alexa Clay Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Alexa Clay is a leading expert on subculture and innovation from unlikely places. She is the co-author of The Misfit Economy, a book that explores underground and informal innovation. Alexa Clay is the founder of Wisdom Hackers, an incubator for philosophical inquiry and the co-founder of the League of Intrapreneurs, a movement to create change from within incumbent systems and big organizations. Today, she is working to create more inclusive innovation ecosystems in cities and regions across the U.S.

Alexa Clay is a consummate expert on subculture and innovation, known for her keen insights into the minds of misfits and the power of unconventional thinking. As a thought leader and co-founder of the League of Intrapreneurs, Alexa has played a pivotal role in helping major organizations tap into the innovative potential of their employees. Her approach fuses the rigour of business with a deep appreciation for the creative, often chaotic energies that drive groundbreaking ideas. Born with a natural curiosity for the unusual and a passion for storytelling, Alexa developed an early interest in the dynamics of subcultures. She sought to understand how groups on the fringes of mainstream society foster remarkable innovation. Her journey led her to delve into various communities, from the DIY hackers to the camel milk traders of West Africa. Through these encounters, she gained a profound understanding of how constraints often breed ingenuity. Describing herself as a cultural explorer, Alexa co-authored "The Misfit Economy," a book that charts the paths of serial entrepreneurs, smugglers, and gang leaders to unveil the untapped inventiveness inherent in society’s outliers. Her work has provided valuable insights into how these often-overlooked groups challenge norms and solve problems in ways that can significantly benefit the business world. She champions the belief that organizations should embrace these unorthodox methodologies to foster resilience and adaptability in an ever-evolving landscape. A dynamic keynote speaker, Alexa engages audiences with her unique blend of storytelling, academic rigor, and practical insights. Her talks unravel the essence of creativity, encouraging organizations to rethink their perceptions of failure and risk. By facilitating a deeper understanding of subculture-driven innovation, Alexa helps businesses uncover new strategies to cultivate an environment where every idea is valued and potential is unleashed. At the core of Alexa's work is an unwavering commitment to bridging the gap between the corporate sphere and the vibrant world of the misfits. Her initiatives continue to inspire change, prompting businesses to look beyond conventional wisdom and embrace a future where innovation is a collective and inclusive endeavor.
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