Some recent events:
NRF: Day-Trading Attention Keynote
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
I moderated a one-on-one discussion with entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk at the National Retail Foundation’s annual Big Show event, where we talked about what retailers and businesses can do to stand out in an era of constant distractions.
Locations: Javits Center, New York City
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
I hosted a dinner and conversation at Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson, where I interviewed Khady Kamara Nunez, executive director of of the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC). We discussed the opportunities and challenges of running a major arts complex in Lower Manhattan.
Location: Perelman Performing Arts Center, New York City
State of the Paper Ceiling: Breaking Through
Thursday, April 24, 2025
I moderated a panel for Opportunity@Work on how to create opportunities for workers without college degrees. Guests included IBM’s Lydia Logan and Blue Meridian CEO Jim Shelton.
Location: Accenture HQ, Washington, D.C.
Skills, Not Degrees: Rethinking the Labor Force
Monday, June 12, 2023
Moderated a panel discussion on how companies are rethinking college degree requirements in the wake of a tight labor market. Speakers include Donnel Baird, CEO of BlocPower, and Carolyn Cawley, president, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Location: New York Stock Exchange building
Financial District
MV Lunch and Learn Event
Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Noon
Christopher Zara in conversation with Fast Company senior editor Lydia Dishman talks about Uneducated and the process of writing a memoir.
Location: 7 World Trade Center
Uneducated Book Launch Party and Conversation
Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 7 p.m.
Join Christopher Zara and surprise guest readers to celebrate the launch of Uneducated. Free wine, beer, and snacks with RSVP. Talkback and Q&A to follow.
Location: Housing Works Bookstore
126 Crosby Street, SoHo
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