Pivot Creators & Guests

Kara Swisher is an American progressive technology business journalist and co-founder of technology news website, Recode. In additional to be a journalist and entrepreneur, she is also the host of the podcast "Sway" and co-host of "Pivot"

Scott Galloway is a distinguished American professor, author, entrepreneur, and public speaker, known for his expertise in business strategy and digital marketing. He teaches at New York University’s Stern School of Business and is the author of several bestselling books, including "The Four" and "Post Corona." Galloway is the founder of L2, a business intelligence firm that was acquired by Gartner, and co-hosts the popular podcast "Pivot" with Kara Swisher. His insights into technology, media, and commerce have made him a sought-after commentator on major news platforms. Galloway's dynamic approach to business education and thought leadership has influenced a wide audience of professionals and academics.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is an American physician and immunologist who has served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) since 1984. Since January 2020, he has been one of the lead members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force addressing the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic in the United States.As a physician with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of the United States, he has served public health in various capacities for over fifty years. He has made contributions to HIV/AIDS research and other immunodeficiencies, both as a scientist and as the head of the NIAID at the NIH. The New York Times called Fauci "the nation's leading expert on infectious diseases".

Kim Scott is a writer & author of the NYT & WSJ bestseller Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity and developer at Apple, she has also been a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and several other tech companies.

Ben Smith is a former BuzzFeed editor and New York Times media columnist.

Chasten Buttigieg is a teacher and an author of I Have Something to Tell You.

Chris Dixon is an internet entrepreneur and investor.

Casey writes 'The Interface.'

Lauren Goode is a senior writer at Wired and the host of the Get Wired podcast.

Dawn Chmielewski is an author, and entertainment business correspondent at Reuters.

Joy Buolamwini is a Ghanaian-American computer scientist and digital activist based at the MIT Media Lab, she founded the Algorithmic Justice League, an organisation that looks to challenge bias in decision making software.

Megan Rapinoe is a highly acclaimed professional soccer player and activist. Renowned for her exceptional skills as a winger, she has been a pivotal player for the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT), contributing significantly to their victories in the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cups and the 2012 London Olympics, where she won a gold medal. Rapinoe's illustrious career includes accolades such as the Ballon d'Or Féminin and FIFA Women's Player of the Year in 2019. Off the field, she is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, and social justice, making her a prominent figure both in sports and activism. Her leadership and influence extend beyond the pitch, inspiring many with her dedication to equality and justice.

Noel King is a co-host and editorial director of the podcast and radio show Today Explained for Vox. She is a graduate of Brown University, and comes from Kerhonkson, New York. King began working in radio in 2004 in Khartoum as a freelance journalist for the Voice of America. She also worked for Public Radio International's The World, and was a correspondent for the Planet Money podcast. From 2018 through 2021, King was a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.

Kate Conger is a technology reporter in the San Francisco bureau of The New York Times, where she covers the gig economy and social media.

Lis Smith is a campaign manager affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Lauren Feiner is a Tech Policy Reporter at CNBC.

Mike Maples is an investor and partner at Floodgate.

Humorist, urbanist, satirist, sartorialist, pragmatist, feminist, minimalist, non-conformist, soloist, bicyclist, mid-century modernist on no one’s to-do list.