Speaker Guide

Top 10 Sharing Economy Speakers

Looking to book a speaker on the sharing economy, collaborative consumption, or peer-to-peer platforms? These speakers bring real-world experience and compelling stories to conferences, corporate events, and industry gatherings.

Last updated: September 2026

1Chelsea Rustrum

2× TEDx Speaker · Author of "It's a Shareable Life"

Spoken at: TEDxBoulder, Web Summit, European Parliament, PwC, Johnson & Johnson, Slush, Singularity University

Chelsea Rustrum delivers keynotes that blend practical frameworks with compelling stories from a decade of living the sharing economy. Her TEDx talk on blockchain and shared ownership has 72K+ views. She's trained teams at Fortune 500 companies and spoken in 15+ countries. Topics include: sharing economy adoption, collaborative consumption, shared ownership, community building, and AI. Book Chelsea →

2Rachel Botsman

TED Speaker · Oxford Lecturer

Spoken at: TED Global, World Economic Forum, Google, Airbnb

Rachel Botsman's TED talks on collaborative consumption and trust have been viewed over 5 million times. She teaches at Oxford's Saïd Business School and is one of the most sought-after speakers on the sharing economy and digital trust.

3Arun Sundararajan

NYU Professor · Economic Expert

Spoken at: World Economic Forum, Brookings Institution, Congressional hearings

Arun Sundararajan brings academic rigor and economic expertise to sharing economy discussions. He's testified before Congress and advises policymakers on platform regulation and the future of work.

4Robin Chase

Zipcar Co-Founder · Mobility Expert

Spoken at: TED, Davos, MIT, Fortune conferences

Robin Chase co-founded Zipcar and speaks on how sharing and peer-to-peer models can solve transportation and climate challenges. Her "Peers Inc" framework is widely used to understand platform economics.

5Lisa Gansky

Author of "The Mesh" · Investor

Spoken at: SXSW, Web Summit, corporate innovation summits

Lisa Gansky speaks on how mesh businesses and sharing models create sustainable competitive advantages. Her insights help companies understand the shift from ownership to access.

6April Rinne

Future of Work Expert · Global Advisor

Spoken at: World Bank, OECD, corporate strategy events

April Rinne has advised over 100 governments and companies on sharing economy strategy. She speaks on how platforms reshape labor markets, cities, and economic opportunity.

7Juliet Schor

Boston College Professor · Researcher

Spoken at: Academic conferences, labor forums, policy events

Juliet Schor provides data-driven insights on the sharing economy's impact on workers. Her research-backed talks appeal to audiences seeking academic rigor and critical analysis.

8Nathan Schneider

Platform Cooperativism Expert · University of Colorado

Spoken at: Platform Cooperativism Conference, RSA, New School

Nathan Schneider speaks on how platform cooperatives offer an alternative to extractive sharing economy models. His work connects technology, ownership, and democratic governance.

9Trebor Scholz

Platform Cooperativism Founder · New School Professor

Spoken at: re:publica, Platform Cooperativism Conference, EU Parliament

Trebor Scholz coined the term "platform cooperativism" and speaks on worker-owned alternatives to gig economy platforms. His talks inspire new models of digital ownership.

10Douglas Rushkoff

Author · Media Theorist

Spoken at: SXSW, TED, corporate events worldwide

Douglas Rushkoff connects sharing economy concepts to broader themes of digital culture and economic justice. His provocative talks challenge audiences to rethink technology's role in society.

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