Nik & Harry Robinson
PROFILE
Two time TEDx speakers, Nik and Harry Robinson deliver high impact keynotes on leadership, innovation and resilience through real world failure, belief and leadership. This father and son duo are known for challenging assumptions, reframing failure and shifting how teams think, decide and act.
Co-founders of Good Citizens Eyewear, Nik and Harry spent 752 days and 2,503 failed attempts turning an impossible idea into Australia’s most awarded eyewear brand.
Their journey has been shared through two TEDx talks in Melbourne and Sydney (TED Global Idea Search), alongside speaking engagements with over 100 organisations including Google, Tesla and the United Nations. The brand has been recognised internationally with features in Forbes US and an exclusive Selfridges London window next to Prada, becoming a globally respected example of innovation driven by persistence rather than perfection.
SPEAKING TOPICS
The Good Citizens Story
Experience a heartfelt keynote by Nik and his 12-year-old son, Harry. After 752 days and 2503 failed attempts, they found a way to turn a discarded plastic bottle into a 100% recycled eyewear frame made in Sydney.
From a window at Selfridges London, a feature in Forbes US, to speaking at the United Nations and becoming Australia’s most awarded eyewear brand, their journey inspires individuals, organisations and communities.
The Good Citizens story is a powerful reminder that world-changing ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, and grow into global movements.
Innovation & Transformation
Often, the best solutions come from the most unexpected places and people. Fear of failure and judgment often discourage individuals and teams from exploring new ideas. Good Citizens believe problems are their friends, and the bigger the problem, the bigger the solution, the bigger the story!
Global supply chains are being challenged; cheap labour is no longer cheap, and customers want locally-made, more sustainable products. These hurdles can all be overcome through simplifying the problem, forward-thinking and clever design.
