Lakshmi Rengarajan is a speaker and researcher who has spent over a decade studying how people build, sustain, and reimagine relationships — from the world of modern dating to the dynamics of the workplace. She is the creator of How to Date Humans, a newsletter and forthcoming podcast on the art of getting to know people today — not just in romance, but across every kind of relationship. She has designed innovative in-person events, written about romantic futures for the Institute for the Future, and her work has been featured in Vanity Fair, The New York Times, and The Guardian.

In addition to her research, Lakshmi works directly with midlife daters, coaching them on how to reset and recalibrate what it means to date today — giving her a front-row seat to how people adapt, reinvent, and connect across life stages.

Her insights have also reached business audiences — she was a top guest on the Pivot podcast with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, and is a sought-after keynote speaker for organizations navigating the challenges of connection in an era of rapid change.

She brings a fresh perspective on how relationships evolve across generations. She shows how insights from the dating world — where shifts in expectations, communication styles, and values often surface first — can help professionals bridge generational divides at work and in their industries.

Her talks are known for being insightful, energizing, and practical, helping audiences reimagine what’s possible when people connect with curiosity and courage across age, background, and experience.