Speaking

Gradon educates brands on ways they can use social media tools to advance their mission. His speaking style is friendly, straightforward, and — hopefully — funny. Gradon’s talks convey not just his knowledge of social media technology, but also his passion for the mission of the organizations he speaks in front of. You can find a short bio on his About page.

Gradon covers these ideas from Doppler Radar-level down to a step-by-step and tool-by-tool level, depending on the audience and agenda. He has presented to non-profits, social entrepreneurs, marketers, and many other groups.

Interested in having Gradon speak at your event? Please contact him for scheduling information.

Sample Presentations

Strategic Leadership and Social Media for Social Good, July 2009:

Social Media for Social Change Boston, October 2008:

Social Media Breakfast Boston, December 2009:

TiESE Panel: Using New Media for your Non-profit or Social Enterprise

Past Speaking Engagements

Jepson School of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond
Strategic Leadership and Social Media for Social Good Conference – Keynote, June 2009

Harvard University
Social Media Marketing – Guest Lecturer, October 2009

Babson College
“Monetize the Mob: Engage your market, don’t just target it!” panel, October 2009

Liberty Mutual Foundation
Social Media for Social Change panel, January 2010

Young Professionals for International Cooperation
“Innovative Technology and Social Change,” October 2008

The Indus Entrepreneurs Boston
“Using New Media for Your Non-profit or Social Enterprise”, April 2009

PodCamp Boston
“Are You a Gates or a Buffett” with David Karp, August 2009

Social Media Club Richmond
“Social Media for Social Good: Progress and Predictions”, June 2009

Social Media Breakfast New York
“Social Media and Grassroots Fundraising,” June 2009

Social Media Breakfast New York
“Social Media for Social Change,” December 2008

Testimonials

SM4SC’s Gradon Tripp and Rebecca Corliss’ presentation for social media newbies at YPIC Boston’s Inaugural Conference on Innovative Technology and Social Change was enormously informative, energetic and pertinent to our efforts to affect social change through the medium of social media. By emphasizing the simplicity and inexpensiveness of the internet, Gradon and Rebecca left participants invigorated and with enhanced skills to get involved and take action. Our participants are eager to hear from Gradon and Rebecca again in the future as their expertise in “viral media” is shared with immense enthusiasm and easy-to-understand lessons. I enthusiastically recommend them for any organization or team! — Daniel Sullivan, Chair, YPIC-Boston