TED Tech

Sherrell Dorsey
podcasts@ted.com (+1 verified host & producer email)

Booking Overview

TED Tech is a weekly show where journalist Sherrell Dorsey spotlights TED speakers on how emerging technologies shape society, science, design, business, and everyday life. It’s a strong platform for PR teams seeking credible, idea-led thought leadership at the intersection of tech and humanity.

Metrics

Episodes: 265

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

30s Ad: 320 - 397, 60s Ad: 384 - 461

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Host

Sherrell Dorsey - Sherrell Dorsey is a journalist and the host of TED Tech. She curates and contextualizes TED speaker talks around the ways technology influences society, science, design, business, and the human ex...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
TED speaker/recognized expert in technology-adjacent domains (e.g., AI, energy, climate tech, design/ethics) with a clear, quotable thesis connecting tech to societal impact.
Required Achievements:  
TED speaker (or TED-talk track record), Notable research or public-facing expertise in technology/AI/climate, Leadership role in a tech or climate-focused organization, Authored or widely cited work in their field

Recent Guest Discussions

Stephanie Honchell Smith - Energy Systems; Hidden Information And Influence Within The Oil Industry

Cindy Taff - Energy Systems; Industry Transparency And Accountability Related To Oil

Jennifer Golbeck - AI Progress And AI Hype; Promises Vs. Pitfalls

Brent Loken - Agriculture And Sustainability; Profit, Scale, And Climate-aligned Farming Systems

Yi Li - Climate/sustainability; The Role Of Business Fundamentals And Profitability In Climate Action

Recent Topics

Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Tech, Internet, Humanities, Ethics, Design, Innovation, Society, Science

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
TED Tech
:

The past and future of clean transportation with Doreen Orishaba, Daniel Sperling, and Gil Tal

May 22, 2026

Electric vehicles have a surprisingly long history. Battery-powered cars have existed since 1881. So why did the world choose to spend over a century investing in fossil fuels? Sherrell explores this question with a talk from engineer Doreen Orishaba. Doreen built Africa's first electric vehicle and now runs 100+ electric buses across East Africa. Her success proves that the countries that did not inherit a broken infrastructure may be best positioned to build what comes next. Then digs deepe...

What big oil is hiding from you with Cindy Taff and Stephanie Honchell Smith

May 15, 2026

Did you know every time you fill up your gas tank, you’re paying two prices? In this episode, Sherrell shares two talks about what Big Oil has built, what it buried, and what this discovery means for our future. Talks featuredHow to power the world 24/7 — without oil | Cindy TaffWhat the oil industry doesn’t want you to know | Stephanie Honchell Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is AI progress stuck? | Jennifer Golbeck (re-release)

May 08, 2026

Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what's worth getting excited about — and what isn't. After the talk, Modupe reminds us that AI is a tool and it's our responsibility to use it wisely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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