Fireside Chat with Derek Muller from Veritasium

From engineering physics and film school rejections to building Veritasium — a 20-million-subscriber YouTube empire redefining how the world learns — Derek Muller’s story is a masterclass in curiosity, persistence, and the power of storytelling to shift perception.

Originally trained as a physicist and engineer, Derek earned a PhD in physics education, focusing on how people misunderstand core scientific concepts. He launched Veritasium in 2011 with street interviews and simple demos, but his storytelling quickly evolved into full-scale investigations blending science, narrative, and cinematic craft.

Today, Veritasium is one of the world’s most influential science platforms, with nearly 20 million subscribers, 3.8 billion views, and a team of 30. In 2023, Derek took on investors in a landmark deal and continues to be the channel’s face and creative force, while balancing reinvention and fatherhood.

Join us for a conversation with Derek as he shares how he turned his dual passions for physics and filmmaking into one of the world’s most beloved science platforms, and what it means to keep evolving after a dream comes true.

18.00: Doors open

18.30: Fireside chat

19.30: Q&A

19.45: Networking

21.00: End of event

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