I talk about using
AI for Good
ABOUT ME
Hello! My name is Vivien, and I’m an award-winning, Harvard-educated scientist and applied mathematician originally from Hungary. My research focuses on AI for Good, particularly at the intersection of AI and human behavior (motivation, creativity, overcoming adversity, social media impact) and AI for environmental and space sciences (satellites, oceans). ​
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My mission is edutainment: using storytelling to educate and entertain both general and professional audiences. I’ve spoken at global stages including SXSW South by Southwest, and the United Nations' AI for Good conference, and have appeared in documentaries and interviews internationally - see full list below.
I bring a background in business strategy and data science. Regarding business strategy, I hold an MBA from Wharton, and previously worked at McKinsey, Google, and Bridgewater Associates. Regarding data science, I earned a Master’s in data science from Harvard, and have led award-winning and soon-to-be-published NASA research, serving as project lead, advisor, and speaker for both NASA and the United Nations. Beyond work, I’m passionate about exploring cultures: I speak 5 languages, have visited 80 countries, and lived in 10 countries across 5 continents. I'm also a lifelong athlete: I’ve run the San Francisco marathon and hold a Guinness World Record in long-distance cycling.
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I have the following major speaking and writing engagements in my portfolio:
SAMPLE SPEECH: AI for Good in environmental sciences at the United Nations "AI for Good" conference
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Speaking engagements:
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TechCrunch Disrupt - San Francisco, CA, USA, Sept '23
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SharkTank x Harvard with Kevin O'Leary - Cambridge, MA, USA, Oct '23
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Harvard "AI for Good" event - online, Dec '23
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NASA seminar - online, Apr '24
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United Nations "AI for Good" conference - Geneva, Switzerland, May '24
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Harvard Climate Action Week - Cambridge, MA, USA, Jun '24
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Webit - Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct '24
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SXSW South by Southwest - Austin, TX, USA, March '25
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Harvard Square - Cambridge, MA, USA, April '25
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VidCon Anaheim - Los Angeles, CA, USA, June '25
Links:
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Film, TV, interviews:
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​Fidelity Investments: SXSW speaker interview - March '25
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Valor Brazilian business newspaper: SXSW speaker interview - March '25
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Writing:
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CNN: "What is literature?" - Aug '25
UPCOMING
Speaking engagements include:
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Gitex Global - Dubai, UAE, Oct '25​
Film and TV engagements include:
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Swedish National TV documentary: Scientist interview - May '25
SPEAKING
Developed speaking topics below, see details by clicking here.​​
AI x behavioral sciences:
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From Stuck to Start - The Science of Motivation
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Your Eureka Engine:Your Brain - The Science of Creativity
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Your Brain on Viral Videos
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Beating Brain Rot: Protecting The Brain From Social Media “Mental Pollution”
AI x environmental and space sciences:
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Earth's Key Creature is Invisible - but Seen from Space?!
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Burning Questions: Can AI and Space Tech Tame Fires?
AI x business:
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The cost of AI - for businesses and for the environment
AI x environmental and space sciences / sample speeches
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AI x behavioral sciences / sample speeches
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LINKS TO MEDIA APPEARANCES
PHOTO STREAM
 Feedback at VidCon Los Angeles. |  Speaker montage at SXSW South by Southwest in Austin, Texas |  Shooting a documentary for the Swedish National TV (SVT) in Stockholm, Sweden |
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 Official feedback from SXSW audience |  Talking to Ray Dalio, Founder of Bridgetwater Associates, at the AI House Davos during the World Economic Forum |  Explaining my research to Princes Beatrice of Britain at the United Nations AI for Good conference in Geneva, Switzerland |
 With Kevin O'Leary after the SharkTank x Harvard pitch competition in Cambridge, Massachusetts |  Pitching to Kevin O'Leary during the SharkTank x Harvard pitch competition in Cambridge, Massachusetts |  Receiving a Harvard award for outstanding research in Cambridge, Massachusetts |
 Giving a speech about our Harvard x NASA research at the United Nations "AI for Good" conference in Geneva, Switzerland. |  Discussing United Nations goals at a dinner in Davos during the World Economic Forum |  Giving an interview to Fidelity Investments' Innovation Hub in Austin, Texas |
 Crowd at the SharkTank x Harvard pitch competition in Harvard Business School's Klarman Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts |  Pitching at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, California |  Talking about AI for good in environmental sciences on National TV in Sofia, Bulgaria |
 Visiting the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with Dr. Carlos Del Castillo, Chief of the NASA Ocean Ecology Lab |  Analyzing water samples at a Hungarian Academy of Sciences Facility near Lake Balaton |  Visiting NASA Goddard Space Flight Center near Washington D.C. |
 Speaking at the United nations "AI for Good" conference in Geneva, Switzerland. |  Lunch with Leonard and Ronald Lauder in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |  Presenting our research at the United Nations "AI for Good" conference in Geneva, Switzerland |
 Profile picture |  Collecting water samples with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences on River Danube |  Giving an interview during TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, California |
TESTIMONIALS
I would never supposed this was Vivien's first TV interview. Vivien was excellent: she knew exactly what she talked about, showed she had the proper expertise, had a natural presence, smiled, and had positive attitude.
- National TV host
I have seen a number of Vivien's speaking engagements and they are fantastic. I do not share this praise lightly as I have been fortunate to see some excellent speakers over my career. I really like how Vivien develop a story and share insights which continue to challenge the audience's preconceived perceptions.
- Venture capitalist
Best session I had!
This speaker is really amazing.
Excellent speaker.
Bring her back again ;)
Very inspiring!
Perfect.
- official audience notes post-SXSW
Exceptional in content and formatting.
Absolutely loved it!
Amazing job!
Excellent.
- written feedback from audience
We really enjoyed the interview with Vivien, and it is very interesting to hear her findings.
- National TV documentary producer
Excellent job today!
There was a long line to get in!
- Global Director, YouTube
