NOTE: Richard receives no fees, all net proceeds are donated to non-profits in gender equality and ending violence against women.
25 Years of Nonpartisan Reporting
Richard Lui's career in politics and political news spans 25 years, including news anchor for MSNBC, NBC News and CNN Worldwide. In 2007 he became the first Asian American male to anchor a daily national news broadcast in America. Most recently, Lui reported on the ground on the Paris and San Bernardino Terror Attacks and in Ferguson and Baltimore during heightened racial unrest. He's received Emmy and Peabody awards and the Champion in Media Award at the Multicultural Media Correspondents Dinner Award at the National Press Club.
Launched 6 Tech Brands over 3 Business Cycles
Business Insider named Lui one of 21 careers to watch alongside Warren Buffett and Sheryl Sandberg. Over the course of 30 years, Lui has launched six techbology brands over three business cycles, most recently with an artifiical intelligence company in Silicon Valley. After MBA at Michigan Ross School of Business, he joined Citibank where he co-created a fintech payment model he holds a patent for. He was a management consultant at Mercer for an IBM joint venture. Lui sits on four boards of directors / advisers in spaces ranging from international relations to artificial intelligence.
Top 1% WSB Speaker, over 500 Events
Lui is ranked in the top 1% of subject matter experts of Washington Speakers Bureau speakers. Lui was awarded Civil Rights awards, including the National Education Association's Human and Civil Rights Award, Asian American Jounalists Association's Civil Rights Award, and the Asian Americans Advancing Justice Courage Award. He is also ranked globally in the top 1% of social media users by Twitter Counter, and more lightheartedly, for four years ranked by Mediaite as one of the "50 Sexiest in TV News."
Political Practitioner
During the last 15 years Lui's reporting has focused on politics, covering every U.S. national election since 2004. He has interviewed hundreds of politicians, from Detroit Mayor to U.S. President. He has been a contributing columnist for USA Today, Politico, Seattle Times, Detroit Free Press, Huffington Post, and others. Lui is a Policy Fellow at UC Riverside.
Lui's passion for politics started in the 70s, when he debated California's controversial Proposition 13 on bus rides to school. His interest turned into a job at the age of 19: campaign manager for San Francisco College Board incumbent Alan Wong. After the election, Lui returned to college. His plan was to write on policy and the affairs of state, subscribing to the Washington Post when it had to be mailed to the west coast.
In the 1990s, Lui reported for news radio KALX during a unique time in California politics. Two of his first stories as a journalist were Dianne Feinstein's first successful U.S. Senate campaign and the Rodney King verdict and riots.
Later in the 2000s, Lui reported from Asia during an increasingly heated political climate. Two Muslim countries in Southeast Asia transformed: Indonesia's Sukarno family was defeated after rule spanning over half a century; and Malaysia's prime minister, after almost a quarter of a century handed over power. Lui also reported on Taiwan's controversial election between pro- and anti- China political parties. He was at Channel NewsAsia, an English-only news network in 20 countries and territories.
He is a Policy Fellow at the University of California Riverside where he explores the cross of public policy and media, Global Ambassador for Plan International, one of 200 active US State Department Traveling Speakers, and spokesperson for NGOs focusing on gender equality and human trafficking including the UN's HeForShe campaign.
NOTE: Richard receives no fees, all net proceeds are donated to non-profits in gender equality and ending violence against women.
25 Years of Nonpartisan Reporting
Richard Lui's career in politics and political news spans 25 years, including news anchor for MSNBC, NBC News and CNN Worldwide. In 2007 he became the first Asian American male to anchor a daily national news broadcast in America. Most recently, Lui reported on the ground on the Paris and San Bernardino Terror Attacks and in Ferguson and Baltimore during heightened racial unrest. He's received Emmy and Peabody awards and the Champion in Media Award at the Multicultural Media Correspondents Dinner Award at the National Press Club.
Launched 6 Tech Brands over 3 Business Cycles
Business Insider named Lui one of 21 careers to watch alongside Warren Buffett and Sheryl Sandberg. Over the course of 30 years, Lui has launched six techbology brands over three business cycles, most recently with an artifiical intelligence company in Silicon Valley. After MBA at Michigan Ross School of Business, he joined Citibank where he co-created a fintech payment model he holds a patent for. He was a management consultant at Mercer for an IBM joint venture. Lui sits on four boards of directors / advisers in spaces ranging from international relations to artificial intelligence.
Top 1% WSB Speaker, over 500 Events
Lui is ranked in the top 1% of subject matter experts of Washington Speakers Bureau speakers. Lui was awarded Civil Rights awards, including the National Education Association's Human and Civil Rights Award, Asian American Jounalists Association's Civil Rights Award, and the Asian Americans Advancing Justice Courage Award. He is also ranked globally in the top 1% of social media users by Twitter Counter, and more lightheartedly, for four years ranked by Mediaite as one of the "50 Sexiest in TV News."
Political Practitioner
During the last 15 years Lui's reporting has focused on politics, covering every U.S. national election since 2004. He has interviewed hundreds of politicians, from Detroit Mayor to U.S. President. He has been a contributing columnist for USA Today, Politico, Seattle Times, Detroit Free Press, Huffington Post, and others. Lui is a Policy Fellow at UC Riverside.
Lui's passion for politics started in the 70s, when he debated California's controversial Proposition 13 on bus rides to school. His interest turned into a job at the age of 19: campaign manager for San Francisco College Board incumbent Alan Wong. After the election, Lui returned to college. His plan was to write on policy and the affairs of state, subscribing to the Washington Post when it had to be mailed to the west coast.
In the 1990s, Lui reported for news radio KALX during a unique time in California politics. Two of his first stories as a journalist were Dianne Feinstein's first successful U.S. Senate campaign and the Rodney King verdict and riots.
Later in the 2000s, Lui reported from Asia during an increasingly heated political climate. Two Muslim countries in Southeast Asia transformed: Indonesia's Sukarno family was defeated after rule spanning over half a century; and Malaysia's prime minister, after almost a quarter of a century handed over power. Lui also reported on Taiwan's controversial election between pro- and anti- China political parties. He was at Channel NewsAsia, an English-only news network in 20 countries and territories.
He is a Policy Fellow at the University of California Riverside where he explores the cross of public policy and media, Global Ambassador for Plan International, one of 200 active US State Department Traveling Speakers, and spokesperson for NGOs focusing on gender equality and human trafficking including the UN's HeForShe campaign.
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The German Marshall Fund of the United States
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K.G., Public Relations Manager, The German Marshall Fund of the United States
Verified @gmfus.orgI write today to recommend Richard Lui, a valued member of the GMF community and key contributor at The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) events. Richard's ability to navigate high-level discussions amongst world leaders on complex topics is a natural talent. He has been a model speaker and maintained the level of respect and prestige our organization works tirelessly to preserve. GMF is a highly selective organization. I feel confident in saying that we look forward to having Richard lead another one of our international events in Washington and abroad in the months ahead.
(CEO) Mariana
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V.N., (Former Associate Principal) McKinsey & Company, (CEO) Mariana
Verified @marianaiq.comI have worked with Richard in two industries, fintech and artificial intelligence. By trade and with the upmost passion, Richard is a storyteller. With ease, he can tackle the most complex ideas, from AI to crises management. His real-life examples immediately resonate with a wide range of business and tech audiences from Fortune 500 companies to Silicon Valley startups.
National Association of Counties
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M.C., Executive Director, National Association of Counties
Verified @naco.orgRichard Lui was an outstanding thought leader for our group of local elected officials. He really understands the political landscape of the country, from the national level to the community level. He was entertaining, thought provoking, and most importantly, grounded in the challenges and opportunities facing the country.
The Aspen Institute
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K.C., Project Director, The Aspen Institute
Verified @aspeninstitute.orgI see Richard as a leader on the discussion of race and ethnicity in America. As such, in recent years he has kicked off our nationally broadcasted State of Race Symposium as the opening presenter. He always presents with a unique perspective - that of a recorder and storyteller of race in communities, business and politics across America. His ability to draw from his personal and professional experiences elevates the conversation in an unparalleled way. The feedback from my fellow organizers and sponsor is that Richard adds tremendous value to the mix of ideas that need to be brought to the forefront. He is extremely easy to work with, collaborative and always handles the intellectual, emotional and presentational requirements with ease. His ability to manage a live audience simultaneously with a live national broadcast audience is a skill few have. I look forward to working with Richard again soon.
GlobalCon Group LLC
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S.S., President, GlobalCon Group LLC
Verified @globlcongroup.comHis talent as a moderator is unprecedented.
UN Women - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
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A.D.J., Director, Resource Mobilization, UN Women - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
Verified @unwomen.orgI approached Mr. Lui to be a spokesperson and champion for the HeForShe campaign because of the consistent impact he continues to make by bringing the issues of gender equality to the forefront through his reporting and community speaking both nationally and internationally. Since the campaign launched in September 2014, I have worked with him on high profile and high return campaign events in Silicon Valley, Washington D.C. and New York. He is very sincere and he has proven to not only be knowledgeable, but also approachable, even humorous, and certainly adeptly extemporaneous. His ability to make tough issues relatable continues to resonate with our audiences and provokes conversations long after the event is over. I have seen him moderate and address the Secretary General, Secretaries of State, Ambassadors and other foreign dignitaries, on various topics, interacting with them with the same "savoir-faire" he uses while anchoring global broadcasts. I would have Mr. Lui keynote, moderate or supplement any one of the events we hold at the United Nations, across the country and abroad, without any reservation.
(Managing Director) Capital One
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E.H., (Former SVP) GE Capital, (Managing Director) Capital One
Verified @capitalone.comWe had Richard keynote before CEO Jeff Immelt took the stage. Richard set the tone and pace for the day's conference. He was polished, energetic, and humorous. We invited him back a second time to speak to an audience of 500 GE high performers. Again he exceeded expectations, taking on complex and industry-specific jargon. Richard is a "Black Belt" speaker.
Lockton Companies
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P.P., President, Retirement Services; Director of Inclusion, Lockton Companies
You created a movement with language and your words have been invoked many times last night and this morning! We are channeling our inner Richard Lui to Get Gender Woke!
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