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I talk about using
AI for Good

ABOUT ME

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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).

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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NATIONS

I have the following major speaking and writing engagements in my portfolio:

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SAMPLE SPEECH: AI for Good in environmental sciences at the United Nations "AI for Good" conference

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Speaking engagements:

  • TechCrunch Disrupt - San Francisco, CA, USA, Sept '23

  • SharkTank x Harvard with Kevin O'Leary - Cambridge, MA, USA, Oct '23

  • Harvard "AI for Good" event - online, Dec '23

  • NASA seminar - online, Apr '24

  • United Nations "AI for Good" conference - Geneva, Switzerland, May '24

  • Harvard Climate Action Week - Cambridge, MA, USA, Jun '24

  • Webit - Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct '24

  • SXSW South by Southwest - Austin, TX, USA, March '25

  • Harvard Square - Cambridge, MA, USA, April '25

  • VidCon Anaheim - Los Angeles, CA, USA, June '25

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Links:

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Film, TV, interviews:

  • ​Fidelity Investments: SXSW speaker interview - March '25

  • Valor Brazilian business newspaper: SXSW speaker interview - March '25

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Writing:

  • CNN: "What is literature?" - Aug '25

UPCOMING

Speaking engagements include:

  • Gitex Global - Dubai, UAE, Oct '25

Film and TV engagements include:

  • Swedish National TV documentary: Scientist interview - May '25

SPEAKING

Developed speaking topics below, see details by clicking here.

AI x behavioral sciences:

  • From Stuck to Start - The Science of Motivation

  • Your Eureka Engine:Your Brain - The Science of Creativity

  • Your Brain on Viral Videos

  • Beating Brain Rot: Protecting The Brain From Social Media “Mental Pollution”

AI x environmental and space sciences:

  • Earth's Key Creature is Invisible - but Seen from Space?!

  • Burning Questions: Can AI and Space Tech Tame Fires?

AI x business:

  • The cost of AI - for businesses and for the environment

AI x environmental and space sciences / sample speeches

This Invisible Creature Makes 50% of Earth’s Oxygen
United Nations "AI for Good" / Harvard x NASA research
AI for Good interview on National Television
NASA / fresh water phytoplankton seminar
Harvard "AI for Good" / NASA experience and research
Harvard graduation / Outstanding thesis award for NASA research

AI x behavioral sciences / sample speeches

Your Brain on Viral Videos
Your Brain on Viral Videos
SharkTank x Harvard / startup pitch to Kevin O'Leary
TechCrunch Disrupt / Startup pitch
Online / startup pitch

LINKS TO MEDIA APPEARANCES

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PHOTO STREAM

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

Get in Touch

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