Senior Editor Jacob Surpin joined Penguin in 2023, where he publishes a variety of prescriptive nonfiction, including self-help, big idea/big think, popular science, psychology, business, and high-performance titles. He is especially drawn to books with clear takeaways that approach familiar topics from unexpected angles. 

His authors so far have included researchers, thought leaders, platform-driven experts, and spiritual leaders. His upcoming books include The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher, Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Humanity by Sarah Parcak, How to Disagree Better by Julia Minson, and others.