Michael Rain

Michael Rain leverages storytelling and technology to expand the world’s perception of diverse communities.

His TED Talk has surpassed 1 million views, has been translated into 28 languages and was named one of "The 100 Best TED Talks." He has delivered keynotes and remarks at Google, the U.S. Dept. of State, Santander, Morgan Stanley, Harvard Business School, Wharton, SAP and more.

His entrepreneurial, social impact, and storytelling work has been featured by NASDAQ, NBC News, The Wall Street Journal, Thrive Global, Tech Policy Press, the Nieman Lab, and Upscale Magazine.

For over 14 years, Michael has provided consultation on storytelling, crisis communications, and reputation management to FORTUNE 500 companies, high-profile individuals, and purpose-driven organizations.

Michael was a Knight Fellow at Stanford University, holds an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School, and earned a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from Columbia University.