iO Tillett Wright is an author, storyteller, entrepreneur, and community organizer whose work spans media, technology, and humanitarian aid. A bestselling author and TED speaker, he has written four books, created acclaimed podcasts including The Ballad of Billy Balls and Power Trip, and developed projects for film and television. His writing and photography have appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, and numerous international publications, and he has lectured at Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton.

With over two decades of experience in community organizing and direct relief, Wright founded the landmark Self Evident Truths project and coordinated humanitarian efforts following Hurricane Sandy and during the COVID-19 pandemic. After losing his home in the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, he co-founded PostFire, helping build a nationally recognized recovery nonprofit reaching more than 19 million people. He subsequently founded Theia, a technology and services company reimagining disaster recovery through human-centered design, technology, and collective action.