Howard Rheingold Biography

Notable commentator and author, Howard Rheingold, defined social media before it became a popular trend. Rheingold has shown a record of accurate social media and technology predictions with over two decades of best-selling books, pioneering online enterprises and organized columns. Net Smart: How to Thrive Online which he authored, centers on 21st century digital learning. That is, how organizations and individuals can learn to utilize social media mindfully, humanely and intelligently to its fullest potential. In 1987, he invented the term virtual community. Howard also teaches at UC Berkeley's School of Information and Stanford University and the courses he teaches include Virtual Community/Social Media, Digital Journalism, and Participatory Media/Collective Action. As an expert authority on the fusion of wireless internet, PC and mobile phone, Rheingold's previous work reveals how this joining of these devices has improved the way we conduct business, entertain, mate, govern and meet. The New York Times named his book Smart Mobs as one of the Big Ideas books of 2002. The book narrates the new forms of cooperation and collective action made possible by the internet, universal computing and mobile communications. Rheingold was given a 2008 MacArthur Knowledge-Networking Grant via the Foundation's Digital Media and Learning Competition. The first commercial webzine where the online banner ad and the web-based discussion forum were invented is known as Hotwired and he was the founding Executive Editor. Rheingold has made appearances on NPR's Fresh Air, Today, CBS News, NBC News, Macneill-Lehrer Report, Marketplace, Good Morning America, ABC Primetime Live and CNN.

As a renowned expert and highly sought-after speaker, Howard Rheingold's expertise is in high demand. To book Howard Rheingold for your next event, conference, or workshop, please contact our speaker booking agency. Our experienced team will work closely with you to understand your specific needs and help secure Howard Rheingold's participation. With our professional guidance and seamless booking process, you can ensure a memorable and impactful experience for your audience. Don't miss the opportunity to engage your audience with Howard Rheingold's compelling insights and inspire positive change within your organization. Fill out the booking request form to take the first step in securing Howard Rheingold for your next speaking engagement.