Daniel Corcoran

Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Certara

Search every verified Daniel Corcoran interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Daniel Corcoran, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Certara, delivered a TEDx talk in March 2025 titled "How to actually connect with people on social media." In the talk, he argued that social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok have shifted from fostering connection to promoting monologue, with users becoming "followers" rather than friends. He stated that algorithms designed to show users only content they like can lead people away from differing ideas and opinions. Corcoran encouraged audiences to prioritize in-person interaction, such as starting conversations with strangers at a grocery store or coffee shop, and to seek out online communities that offer new perspectives rather than mindlessly scrolling. In August 2025, Corcoran spoke at a church summer speaker series. During the appearance, he discussed themes of faith, referencing biblical passages and describing the "fruit of the Spirit" as love, joy, peace, and self-control, which he attributed to the Spirit rather than to himself. He also quoted Jesus saying, "I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly," and encouraged attendees to read and study the Bible, stating that doing so allows God's Holy Spirit to speak to a person's spirit. Corcoran prayed for another speaker and expressed gratitude for the church community.