David Epstein

David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range and the New York Times best seller The Sports Gene, both of which have been translated into more than 30 languages. His third book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, was published in May 2026.

Throughout his distinguished journalism career, David has served as a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, a science and investigative reporter at ProPublica, and the host of Slate’s “How To!” podcast.

Beyond his written work, Epstein is a globally recognized speaker who has delivered talks on performance science and data across five continents. His TED Talks have amassed more than 12 million views worldwide.