Zac de Silva
Social entrepreneur, Young New Zealander of the Year and purpose-driven innovator
Overview
Ezra Hirawani is an award-winning entrepreneur, social innovator and changemaker dedicated to tackling inequality through business. Recognised as the 2022 Young New Zealander of the Year, Ezra gained national attention for founding a power company designed to address energy poverty and create fairer outcomes for communities. His inspiring story demonstrates how purpose-driven leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship can be powerful forces for social change.
Who is Ezra Hirawani?
Ezra Hirawani is a new generation leader who believes business can be one of the most effective tools for solving society's biggest challenges. Motivated by a desire to reduce inequity and create meaningful opportunities for others, Ezra has built ventures focused on empowering people and strengthening communities.
His breakthrough came when he founded a power company with a mission to help combat energy poverty, addressing an issue that impacts thousands of households. Rather than accepting the status quo, Ezra challenged traditional thinking and developed a business model designed to deliver both commercial success and positive social impact.
At the heart of Ezra's philosophy is the belief that resilience is easier when people feel connected to a shared purpose. He speaks passionately about the importance of building strong communities, finding meaning in your work and creating movements that inspire others to take action.
As a serial entrepreneur, Ezra continues to pursue ideas that challenge inequity and empower individuals. His work has earned widespread recognition and positioned him as one of the country's most exciting young voices on leadership, entrepreneurship and social innovation.
Career Highlights
• Named Young New Zealander of the Year (2022)
• Founder of a purpose-driven power company focused on addressing energy poverty
• Social entrepreneur committed to reducing inequality through innovation
• Recognised leader in community impact and social enterprise
• Advocate for purpose-driven business and entrepreneurship
• Speaker on resilience, leadership and social change
• Emerging thought leader on creating businesses that make a difference
Key Speaking Themes
• Purpose-driven entrepreneurship
• Leadership and social impact
• Innovation for positive change
• Resilience and overcoming challenges
• Community building and belonging
• Creating movements and inspiring action
• Youth leadership and future-focused thinking
• Tackling inequality through business
What Your Audience Will Gain
Ezra inspires audiences to think bigger about the role they can play in creating positive change. Through stories from his entrepreneurial journey, he demonstrates how purpose, resilience and community can drive innovation and meaningful impact. Audiences leave with a greater understanding of how to lead with purpose, overcome obstacles and turn ambitious ideas into action.
Ideal For
• Leadership and innovation conferences
• Youth leadership and education events
• Entrepreneurship and startup forums
• Social impact and community conferences
• Corporate purpose and culture programmes
• Future-focused business events
Frequently Asked Questions...
What does Ezra Hirawani speak about?
Ezra speaks about entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, social impact, purpose-driven business and creating positive change.
Who is Ezra Hirawani?
Ezra Hirawani is an entrepreneur, social innovator and the 2022 Young New Zealander of the Year.
What is Ezra Hirawani best known for?
He is best known for founding a power company aimed at addressing energy poverty and creating fairer outcomes for communities.
Why was Ezra Hirawani named Young New Zealander of the Year?
He was recognised for his entrepreneurial leadership and commitment to tackling inequality through innovative business solutions.
What leadership lessons does Ezra Hirawani share?
Ezra focuses on purpose, resilience, community, innovation and empowering others through shared vision and action.
Why is Ezra Hirawani a sought-after speaker?
His inspiring story, fresh perspective and commitment to meaningful change resonate strongly with leaders, entrepreneurs and young people alike.
Who benefits most from Ezra Hirawani's presentations?
Entrepreneurs, emerging leaders, students, community organisations and businesses seeking purpose-driven growth gain significant value from his insights.
Is Ezra Hirawani available for keynote presentations and leadership events?
Yes. Ezra Hirawani is available for keynote speaking engagements, leadership programmes, innovation forums and community events.