Past Speaker

John Papola

Emergent Order

John Papola is the CEO and co-founder of Emergent Order, an Austin-based creative agency known for producing documentary films and viral economics content. An award-winning director and producer, his clients have included Nickelodeon, Spike TV, MTV, Whole Foods Market, and major creative agencies. He is perhaps best known for the Keynes vs. Hayek rap videos, which introduced generations of viewers to the debate between competing economic visions.