Mick Ebeling is an American inventor, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and philanthropist. He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, attended Brophy College Preparatory, and played basketball at the Air Force Academy before transferring to the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he graduated with a degree in political science. Mick's career began in 1995 when he launched Fuel, a motion design studio in Venice Beach, which was later acquired by Razorfish. He then became CEO of They, a design company that worked with clients like NASA. In 2001, he founded The Ebeling Group, a production company that expanded into film and long-form content, contributing to projects such as "Stranger Than Fiction" and "Quantum of Solace." In 2011, Mick established Not Impossible Labs, a social tech incubator focused on creating technology for humanitarian purposes. The EyeWriter, the lab's first project, is an open-source device that helps individuals with paralysis communicate and create art using eye movements. This innovation was developed for Tempt One, a graffiti artist with ALS, allowing him to express himself artistically after years of silence. Not Impossible Labs has since worked on notable projects, including Project Daniel, which created a 3D-printable prosthetic arm for a boy in South Sudan, significantly reducing costs for amputees. Another project, Music: Not Impossible, developed a wearable device that allows deaf individuals to experience music through vibrations. Mick has received numerous accolades, including the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award and recognition from Time and Fortune magazines. He is married to filmmaker Caskey, and they have three children. His philosophy, "commit, then figure it out," drives his approach to innovation, as detailed in his book "Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done." Mick continues to inspire others in the field of social innovation.
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What topics does Mick Ebeling specialise in? Mick Ebeling specialises in talking about social innovation, humanitarian technology, film production and more.
What is Mick Ebeling's speaking style like? Mick Ebeling inspires with his innovative approach, blending technology and humanitarianism. His engaging talks highlight impactful projects, motivating audiences to embrace creativity and social change. __
Does Mick Ebeling offer virtual speaking engagements? Yes, Mick Ebeling offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.