Laurence Pevsner

Laurence Pevsner is a highly experienced speechwriter and communications strategist with a deep background in political and public affairs. He served as Director of Speechwriting for the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, crafting over 600 speeches and advising on messaging and policy. His work has also supported the 2024 Democratic National Convention and the 2020 Biden-Harris campaign, and he previously honed his skills at West Wing Writers, ghostwriting for major publications and counseling high-profile individuals. luxcapital+3

Beyond traditional speechwriting, Laurence Pevsner has a keen interest in the intersection of science, technology, and public policy, which he explores as a Partner, Research at Lux Capital. In this role, he focuses on creating media, experiences, and pedagogy, including the Riskgaming platform, to bring people together around these complex topics. luxcapital+1

Laurence is also an academic and author, serving as an inaugural Moynihan Public Scholar at the Colin Powell School. His research focuses on public apologies and their role in politics, a topic he also explores in his monthly 'Sorry Not Sorry' column for McSweeney's Internet Tendency. He is currently writing a non-fiction book on public apologies and a novel about buried treasure. luxcapital+4

Educated at Amherst College, where he graduated magna cum laude with distinction in Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought, Laurence has a strong foundation in critical thinking and rhetoric. His undergraduate thesis was a novel, showcasing his early inclination towards creative and unconventional approaches to communication. bookplum+2