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Jordan Ellenberg

Jordan Ellenberg helps organizations navigate AI, data-driven decision-making, and mathematical thinking. This mathematician and New York Times bestselling author works with leaders to demystify algorithms, decode AI tools, and apply quantitative reasoning to complex business challenges.

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Jordan Ellenberg, Speaker | Math & AI
Jordan Ellenberg

Jordan Ellenberg

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  • New York Times bestselling mathematics author
  • Professor of mathematics at University of Wisconsin Madison
  • Writer making complex math accessible to general audiences
Jordan Ellenberg is a mathematician and writer who reveals the geometric and mathematical structures shaping science, politics, technology, and everyday decision-making. A professor of mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ellenberg is the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Be Wrong and Shape. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Slate, bringing complex mathematical ideas to millions of readers. Ellenberg's work operates at the intersection of abstract math and urgent real-world problems. He explains how geometry informed pandemic response strategies, why ancient proportions surface in financial markets, and what actually happens inside generative AI tools like ChatGPT. Much like Freakonomics brought economics into popular conversation, Ellenberg makes mathematics a lens for understanding systems that govern modern life, giving audiences practical frameworks rather than abstract theory. Audiences leave his sessions with a clearer understanding of how AI tools work and where their limitations lie, strategies for using mathematical thinking to approach complex problems at work, and a renewed sense that quantitative reasoning is accessible to everyone, not just specialists. His bestselling books serve as proof that these ideas resonate far beyond academia. Book Jordan Ellenberg to give your audience the mathematical confidence to navigate an increasingly algorithmic world.

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Ellenberg translates abstract mathematics into decision-making frameworks that work in boardrooms, not just classrooms. His track record demystifying AI mechanics and pandemic modelling gives teams the quantitative literacy to evaluate technology claims and strategic trade-offs with genuine rigour.

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What is Jordan Ellenberg's speaking style like?
Jordan delivers clear, engaging presentations that make complex mathematical ideas accessible and practical. Audiences appreciate his relatable style, leaving with useful frameworks and renewed confidence in quantitative reasoning.
What topics does Jordan Ellenberg specialise in?
Jordan Ellenberg specialises in discussing pandemics, ancient greek proportions, generative ai tools and more.
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