Aza Raskin

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Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at the Center for Humane Technology; Co-Founder of The Earth Species Project; Co-Host of "Your Undivided Attention" Podcast

San Francisco, CA, USA

Aza Raskin Biography

Aza Raskin is a technologist, entrepreneur, and interface designer recognized for his work at the intersection of human-computer interaction, technology ethics, and digital product design. Trained as a mathematician and physicist, Raskin contributed to the development of the web at Mozilla, where his company Humanized became Mozilla's first acquisition. He served as head of user experience at Mozilla Labs and as lead designer for Firefox before founding several technology companies. Raskin has been named to Inc. and Forbes "30 Under 30" lists and was recognized by Fast Company as Master of Design for his work founding Massive Health, a consumer health and big data company later acquired by Jawbone, where he served as vice president of innovation.

Raskin is widely known as the inventor of infinite scroll, a design feature that enables continuous browsing of social media feeds. Observing the impact of this feature on user engagement and well-being, he co-founded the Center for Humane Technology, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting ethical technology that supports collective well-being, democracy, and a healthy information environment. Through public speaking, essays, and interviews, Raskin has emphasized the responsibility of designers to consider the broader behavioral effects of their work at scale.

Raskin was an architect and subject of the Emmy Award-winning documentary "The Social Dilemma," which examined the societal impact of persuasive technology and social media. He also co-hosts the "Your Undivided Attention" podcast, addressing issues related to technology, attention, and ethics. Raskin has served as a co-chairing member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on the Future of AI and has briefed heads of state on technology policy. He appeared in "AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special" and has testified in court regarding the impact of social media platforms on children.

In addition to his work in technology ethics, Raskin is a National Geographic Explorer and co-founder of Earth Species Project, an international nonprofit using artificial intelligence and machine learning to decode animal communication. The project aims to transform human understanding of animal languages and the broader relationship between humans and the natural world. Across his career, Raskin has contributed to the fields of user experience design, artificial intelligence, technology policy, and digital ethics.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/09/2026.

Aza Raskin Speaking Topics

  • Our Social Dilemma

    In an age of increasing technological cognitive dominance, how can we protect humans, our societies, and our ability to self govern, and rise to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Aza Raskin Videos

Center for Humane Technology Co-Founders Tristan Harris and Aza ...

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How to Create Human Protective Technology -Aza Raskin

How to Create Human Protective Technology -Aza Raskin

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Aza Raskin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Our Social Dilemma. The estimated speaking fee range to book Aza Raskin for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Aza Raskin generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tristan Harris, Max Tegmark, Sebastian Thrun, Clara Shih and Dario Amodei. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Aza Raskin for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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