Jon Levy (behaviorist)
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Jonathan Levy is a behavior scientist, consultant, writer, keynote speaker and media personality best known for his work in the fields of influence and adventure.[1][2][3] With the intention of bringing together exceptional people, Levy used his understanding of social interaction[4] to create The Influencers Dinner,[5] a secret dining experience for taste makers, thought leaders and influencers from different industries.[6][7]
Jon’s work in human behavior has garnered him a reputation as one of the leading super connectors in America.[2] His insights and strategies for effective social and professional interactions can be found in numerous media outlets including The New York Times, Forbes, Business Insider, Inc, and Fast Company.[1][3][4][5][8][9]
Scientific Research
Levy's research mostly focuses on what affects decision making.[10] He is currently working out of C Lab collaborating with Neuroscientist Dr. Moran Cerf, of Kellogg School of Management.[11] Levy spent years modeling the behavior of people at every level of influence, in order to better understand what causes them to engage and connect.[12] His model's for engagement are what lead to the creation of The Influencers Dinner[5] and Miror: The Salon[1]. Levy's most recent research relates to the dating statistics. His team anonymized over a billion data points, from the dating app Hinge, to discover what leads people to take their online connections and move them into in person relationships.[13]
Speaking & Thought Leadership
Levy has spoken and keynoted at many of the most respected conferences[14], including TED where he shared about "What Makes us Influential"[15], PopTech where he presented "The Science of Adventure"[16], Fortune Magazine's Brainstorm Health on "How Adventure Can Save your life"[17], among others.
The 2 AM Principle & The Science of Adventure
On November 8, 2016 Jon Levy's first book, The 2 AM Principle: Discover The Science of Adventure was published by Regan Arts[18] and distributed by Simon & Schuster.[19] The book explores Levy's research on the science of adventure, emphasizing what he calls "The EPIC Model of Adventure",[20] a four-stage process every adventure goes through.
In 2017, The 2 AM Principle won 1st place for book design at the annual New York Book Show.[21]
Personal life
Between 2014 and 2015, Levy was recognized as both one of “New York's Most Successful Bachelors” by Gotham Magazine[22] and one of the “41 Most Eligible Bachelors" in America by Elle Magazine.[23]
References
- ^ a b c Feloni, Richard (January 14, 2015). "Amazing Things Happen At This Master Networker's New York Apartment". Business Insider. Business Insider Inc. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ a b Snow, Shane (September 20, 2014). "15 PEOPLE WHO ARE TAKING NETWORKING TO A NEW LEVEL". Fast Company. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ a b Levy, Jon (October 2014). "Party Your Way to The Top". Men's Health Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ a b Jordan Harbinger (December 10, 2014). "Jon Levy - The Influencers Dinner (Episode 351)". www.TheArtofCharm.com (Podcast). The Art of Charm, Inc. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ a b c Miller, Jennifer (October 9, 2013). "Want to Meet Influential New Yorkers? Invite Them to Dinner". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ Porges, Seth (June 11, 2013). "Inside The Secretive Manhattan Dinner Party Where Deals Are Made". Forbes. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ Howe, Alex (2013-11-14). "Dining Clubs Are the New Dinner Parties". The New York Observer. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ Feloni, Richard (January 27, 2015). "A Master Networker Shares His Top 20 Networking Tips". Business Insider Inc. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Jon Levy's articles | Inc.com". www.inc.com. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
- ^ MacMillen, Hayley (March 8, 2016). "The 6 Signs That You're Compatible With An Online Match". www.Refinery29.com. Refinery 29. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ "New York Social Gadfly Jon Levy Haunts LA Influencers at Max Landis' Halloween Party". Observer. 2016-11-02. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ "Jon Levy | The Influencers Dinner (Episode 351)". The Art of Charm. 2014-12-10. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
- ^ MacMillen, Hayley. "The 6 Signs That You're Compatible With An Online Match". Retrieved 2017-08-23.
- ^ "How a master networker convinced execs, Olympians, and Nobel laureates to come to his house, cook him dinner, wash the dishes — and like it". Business Insider. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
- ^ Levy, Jon, What makes us influential?, retrieved 2018-10-27
- ^ PopTech (2016-11-04), The science of adventure, retrieved 2018-10-27
- ^ "Here's How Adventure Can Save Your Life". Fortune. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
- ^ "The 2 AM Principle". Regan Arts. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ^ The 2 AM Principle. 2016-11-08. ISBN 9781942872696.
- ^ Levy, Jon (2016-11-08). The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure. Place of publication not identified: Regan Arts. ISBN 9781942872696.
- ^ "Regan Arts Award-Winning Design & Production". Regan Arts. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
- ^ GAFFNEY, ADRIENNE (October 2014). "New York's Most Successful Bachelors". No. 2014 ISSUE 6. Gotham Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ Friedman, Katie (February 2015). "MEET ELLE.COM'S 41 MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELORS". Elle. Retrieved 17 February 2015.