Guy Kawasaki and Heidi Stevens - Wiser Guy

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"Wiser Guy: Life-Changing Revelations and Revisions from Tech’s Chief Evangelist" is Guy Kawasaki’s dynamic update of "Wise Guy," delivering a fresh collection of stories that combine humor, humility, and the wisdom gained from five more years of life―and 250 episodes of the "Remarkable People" podcast. This new edition reflects Kawasaki’s continued evolution, enriched by deep conversations with luminaries such as Jane Goodall, Steve Wozniak, Stephen Wolfram, Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. (FAN ’12, ’16), and Julia Cameron. These interviews have broadened his perspective and deepened the relevance of his advice―transforming "Wiser Guy" into more than just a memoir; it’s a collaborative, cross-generational conversation about purpose, resilience, and leadership. Whether you’re launching your career, building a company, navigating uncertainty, or simply striving to grow, "Wiser Guy" is a practical and inspiring guide. It offers candid reflections and actionable insights from Kawasaki and the remarkable minds who have influenced him―creating a roadmap for living a more meaningful, impactful life. Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva, host of the "Remarkable People" podcast, author of 18 books, and adjunct professor at UC Santa Cruz. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, and brand ambassador of Mercedes-Benz. Kawasaki will be in conversation with Chicago-based writer Heidi Stevens, Director of External Affairs for the University of Chicago’s TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, Stevens worked at the Chicago Tribune for 23 years, where she wrote a daily column called “Balancing Act.” She was awarded the Anne Keegan Award for Distinguished Journalism in 2018, and maintains a nationally syndicated column once a week. Stevens has been a FAN board member since 2021.