Neil Pasricha is a Canadian author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and public speaker known for advocating positivity and simple pleasures. He gained fame through his The Book of Awesome series and The Happiness Equation, both international bestsellers.

Neil's TEDx talk, "The 3 A's of Awesome", has been ranked as the ninth most inspiring TEDx talk, with over 3 million views. His blog, 1000 Awesome Things, won three Webby Awards and was featured in PCMag's top blogs and websites list in 2009 and 2010.

Neil is frequently consulted by media outlets for his expertise in positivity and leadership. In 2018, he received Canada's 40 Under 40 award for his significant contributions.