Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and ecosystem builder passionate about climate tech and the future of work.
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Testimonials
"Sherrell's energy, insights, and presence truly elevated the experience for everyone in the room."
Journalist
Her book, Upper Hand: The Future of Work for the Rest of Us, published by Wiley in 2021, provides practical resources to help everyday people retrain for high-demand careers in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
As the host of the TED Tech podcast, Sherrell offers expert commentary on technologies that are transforming society and creating opportunities for a sustainable planet and thoughtful approaches to work.
Her column “Power Up” at Inc. Magazine highlights and amplifies the work of women leaders who are driving innovation and leading climate tech businesses.
Speaker
Sought-after speaker, host, and moderator on startup ecosystem building, the future of work, sustainability, and climate tech.
Sherrell has graced stages as a keynote speaker and moderator at global companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Accenture, and Cisco.
Her insights have been featured in major outlets such as Vice, The Washington Post, The Seattle Times, The Information, and Columbia Journalism Review.
Learn how to master your ambitions with practical, everyday actions that fit seamlessly into your life.
Simplify the Hustle: A 21-Day Guide to Balancing Work With Ease & Intention
Upper Hand: The Future of Work for the Rest of Us
In the book, readers will learn to think about how we can strategically shape the coming decade to include Black and Brown communities.
About
Sherrell Dorsey is an award-winning data journalist, entrepreneur, speaker, and author shaping stories and big ideas on the future of climate tech, sustainability investing, technology, and the future of work. She founded The Plug in 2016, the first Black data-driven tech news publication to syndicate on the Bloomberg Terminal, which was acquired by ImpactAlpha in 2023.
She holds a Master's degree in data journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in international trade and marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology.