708 Embracing Disruption with Davon Williams (Speaker Salon Showcase)

This week, you’ll hear a big talk from Davon Williams at the Speaker Salon Showcase. 

Davon is a two-time Anthem Award winner, an international performer, NYCLU Artist Ambassador, and a TED Talk alum. 

He authored the Black Theatre Matters Bill—the landmark legislation that passed at the Actors’ Equity Association’s First National Convention. His work has been covered in Deadline, Forbes, CBS, Playbill, The Daily Beast, BroadwayWorld, 60 Minutes, and numerous other platforms and publications.

In his powerful talk, “Embracing Disruption: A Call to Fortune 500 CEOs,” he explores:

• The dangers of clinging to tradition and resisting change
• Why solving present problems drives fiscal growth
• How protest signals engagement rather than opposition
• The ripple effect of leadership choices on the world