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Dr Eliza Filby

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Dr. Eliza Filby is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and one of the world’s leading experts on generational change.
Eliza’s breaks down the trends shaping how we live, work, and consume, delivering sharp insights, no-nonsense truths, and fresh takes on our generation, our parents, and what’s next for our kids. She has worked with global powerhouses including Google, PwC, Adidas, McDonald’s, Warner Bros., as well as The Royal Household and the UK’s Ministry of Defence.
Her weekly newsletter #MajorRelate has thousands of subscribers, she also has a monthly column in City AM, and expansive presence on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube make her a go-to voice for audiences looking to cut through the noise and stay ahead.
Her latest book, Inheritocracy: It’s Time to Talk About the Bank of Mum and Dad, became a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller in 2024, sparking global conversations about the future of wealth, family, and opportunity.
Eliza received her PhD from the University of Warwick and subsequently taught at King’s College, London and the University of Renmin in China. Her writing has been published in The Times, The Guardian and the Financial Times.

April 1, 2025

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