Bestselling Nonfiction Author & Pop Culture Storyteller; Author of "Bringing Down the House" & "The Accidental Billionaires"

Boston, MA, USA
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Ben Mezrich Biography

Ben Mezrich is an author known for his contributions to nonfiction literature, particularly in the areas of technology, finance, and true crime. Mezrich graduated magna cum laude with a degree in social studies from Harvard University. Although he initially pursued a career as a novelist, facing 190 rejections and six commercially unsuccessful books, he eventually transitioned to nonfiction, where he found significant success.

Mezrich has authored 28 books, many of which have become international and New York Times bestsellers, with more than 11 million copies sold. His work often explores true stories of young innovators navigating ethical dilemmas in high-stakes environments. Notable titles include "Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions," which spent 63 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list and was adapted into the film "21." He followed with "The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius, and Betrayal," chronicling the origins of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. This book was adapted into the film "The Social Network," which received multiple Academy Awards and Golden Globes, and earned Mezrich and Aaron Sorkin a Scripter Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Mezrich is recognized in the entertainment industry for having two nonfiction adaptations open at number one at the box office. His book "The Antisocial Network: The GameStop Short Squeeze and the Ragtag Group of Amateur Traders That Brought Wall Street to Its Knees" was adapted into the film "Dumb Money." He has appeared on the Hollywood Reporter's list of Hollywood's 25 Most Powerful Authors and served as consulting producer for the Showtime series "Billions."

Additional works include "Breaking Twitter: Elon Musk and the Most Controversial Corporate Takeover in History," "Seven Wonders," and "Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption," which centers on Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Mezrich's writing continues to focus on the intersection of technology, finance, and contemporary culture, offering narratives that examine the impact of innovation and disruption on modern society.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2026.

Ben Mezrich Speaking Topics

  • Bringing Down the House

    The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions

    The Numbers Don't Lie: Harnessing the Power of Numbers and Statistics to Grow your Bottom Line. A Joint Presentation with a Member of the Legendary M.I.T. Blackjack Team (Jeffrey Ma)

    Risk, Reward and Being on the Winning Side: A Cautionary Speech on Making Sure Your House Isn't Brought Down by Ivy League Cowboys and Russian Blackjack Masters

Ben Mezrich Videos

Interview: Scott Kirsner interviews Ben Mezrich at TEDxBeaconStreet

Interview: Scott Kirsner interviews Ben Mezrich at TEDxBeaconStreet

Ben Mezrich: "Once Upon a Time in Russia" | Talks at Google ...

Ben Mezrich: "Once Upon a Time in Russia" | Talks at Google ...

Ben Mezrich on the Harvard Blackjack Team - YouTube

Ben Mezrich on the Harvard Blackjack Team - YouTube

Ben Mezrich has created his own highly addictive genre of nonfiction, chronicling the amazing stories of young geniuses making tons of money on the...

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