Month: November 2023

Apply AI to your Business with an AI Keynote Speaker

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the hottest topic in keynote speaking today, and it’s no surprise why. With the potential to revolutionize the way we approach business, AI keynote speakers are a valuable resource for any organization looking to stay ahead of the curve. AI keynote speakers can unlock innovative ideas and solutions that will help your business become more future-proof, save you money in the long run, enhance customer and employee experiences, increase accuracy, and alleviate time-consuming jobs. If you’re still unsure how to integrate AI into your business, an AI keynote speaker is the perfect resource to enlighten your team and make strides towards a more successful future.

 

AI Keynote Speakers:

Adam Cheyer 
Adam Cheyer is a top technology and AI keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. He co-founded Siri, which was acquired by Apple, and later co-founded Viv, which became the basis of the voice assistant Bixby on Samsung phones, TVs, watches, and more. He is also a founding member and first developer at Change.org, the world’s largest petition platform, with more than 300M members.

Nancy Giordano 
Described as endlessly optimistic, Nancy is a strategic futurist, corporate strategist, and bestselling author who has consulted on a portfolio of $60+ billion well-known brands and given more than 100+ global keynotes. With a drive to help enterprise organizations and visionary leaders transform to meet the escalating expectations ahead, she is recognized as one of the world’s top female futurists, and founder of the Femme Futurists Society. Author of the Amazon bestselling book Leadering: The Ways Visionary Leaders Play Bigger, Nancy is a frequent panelist at South by Southwest, global keynote speaker, Singularity University guest lecture, and world’s first TEDx licensee. She advises leaders on the organizational structures and new mindsets necessary to effectively harness the significant technology innovations heading our way and ensure a safe and thriving future for us all.

Eric O’Neill 
Renowned as the spy catcher who took down the most notorious traitor in U.S. espionage history, Eric O’Neill is a former FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative and authority on all aspects of cybersecurity. His story became the Hollywood thriller, Breach, starring Ryan Phillipe as O’Neill, his own bestselling book, Gray Day, and now, motivational keynotes that use the thrilling world of espionage as a captivating background. A top speaker on cybersecurity, O’Neill customizes his highly motivational and informative talks to educate, elevate awareness and inspire engagement in your organization’s cybersecurity goals. He also addresses the new SEC cybersecurity reporting requirements, the threat to U.S. security posed by terrorism, cyber threats to critical infrastructure, foreign intelligence, Neural Network AIs like ChatGPT, and the national conscience in a monitored society.

Janelle Shane 
Janelle Shane’s AI humor blog, AIweirdness.com, looks at the strange side of artificial intelligence. She has been featured on the main TED stage, in the New York Times, The Atlantic, WIRED, Popular Science, All Things Considered, Science Friday, and Marketplace, as well as being Futurist in Residence at the Smithsonian.. Her book, “You Look Like a Thing and I Love You: How AI Works, Thinks, and Why It’s Making the World a Weirder Place” uses cartoons and humorous pop-culture experiments to look inside the minds of the algorithms that run our world, making artificial intelligence and machine learning both accessible and entertaining. Shane was named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business, and an Adweek Young Influential.

Zack Kass
Zack has spent 14 years in AI, most recently as the Head of GTM for OpenAI where he built its sales, partnerships, and solutions teams. Today, his mission is to champion a future of abundance by demystifying AI and helping leaders around the world prepare for the impending technological revolution.

Robin Hauser
Robin Hauser’s keynotes deliver a creative, entertaining and inspirational perspective on equality, leadership, unconscious bias and money. Her TED Talk “The Likability Dilemma for Women Leaders” is gaining praise globally by men and women alike as a relatable and cheeky exposé of gender bias.

Jonathan Brill 
Jonathan Brill writes, speaks and advises on how to create, manage and turn radical change to your advantage. Brill is an expert on strategic foresight and technology innovation. His warm style, compelling stories, and intellectual rigor inspire visionaries and open even the most hard-boiled executives to new ways of thinking and doing. Harvard Business Review recently called Brill, “The world’s leading transformation architect.” His visionary, yet pragmatic approach to the future is based on years as the Global Futurist at HP where he directed long-term strategy and planning. He is the Senior Fellow at HBR’s China New Growth Institute and Board Advisor at Frost & Sullivan, one of the world’s largest market intelligence firms, with offices in 46 countries.

Cassie Kozyrkov 

As CEO at Data Scientific and Former Chief Decision Scientist at Google, Cassie Kozyrkov guides teams in data-driven decision process and AI strategy. She is the innovator behind bringing the practice of Decision Intelligence to Google, personally training over 20,000 Googlers. Since leaving Google, Cassie founded Data Scientific and has been working on projects to help business leaders navigate artificial intelligence.

Dag Kittlaus 
Dag Kittlaus is a top A.I. keynote speaker, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder and CEO of two digital assistant companies, Siri and Viv. Siri was later acquired by Apple 2010, and Viv was acquired by Samsung, forming the basis for the digital voice assistant Bixby. After Apple acquired Siri in 2010 Dag was the Director of iPhone Apps at Apple running the Siri and speech recognition teams.

Nikki Greenberg 
Nikki Greenberg is a world-leading futurist and innovation strategist, focussed on preparing organizations for a tech-enabled future. She helps leaders reimagine their businesses to bring them into alignment with the increasingly digitized way that people live, work and communicate today. She has held leadership positions with Fortune 500’s, and most recently served as the Head of Technology Strategy at QIC, an Australian investment manager with a $65 Billion portfolio of assets under management. She is the founder and global ambassador of Women in PropTech and former three-term co-chair of the Technology & Innovation Council for ULI in New York City. Holding Master degrees in both Architecture and Commerce, Nikki’s approach brings a balance between pushing possibilities, and practicality. Nikki is a highly regarded thought-leader, frequent speaker at leading global conferences, commentator in the press, and recipient of numerous international awards.

Partner with a LGBT Speaker to Create an Inclusive Workplace

Time and again we’re told diversity is a hot topic in the business world, but many arguments fail to mention that a diverse, inclusive workforce brings with it the double benefits of a more pleasant workplace and an increased bottom line. Diversity is not a “nice to have,” it’s a must have, and leaders must actively work to foster inclusive workplaces if they don’t want to fall by the wayside.

 

With deep insights into the importance of acceptance and inclusion, LGBT speakers’ messages are appropriate for academic and corporate audiences. These speakers’ backgrounds and experiences run the full gamut, and our roster features neuroscientists and economists alongside performing artists and famous athletes.

 

Briana Scurry is a U.S. Soccer legend, brain injury awareness advocate, and champion LGBT speaker. After a debilitating concussion led to an untimely retirement, she pivoted, making use of her incredible willpower and harnessing the visibility she enjoys as a top athlete to educate and advocate.

 

Writer, director and producer Scottie Madden is a deeply insightful leadership and LGBT speaker who shares stories of her dual journeys in her personal life and career as a top survival showrunner. With clarity, wit and humor, she discusses her struggles as a late-stage trans woman, confronting societal and familial expectations, and eventual success on her own terms.

 

DE&I expert and nationally recognized speaker Jonathan Lovitz is the Senior VP at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. An advocate for equal opportunity and empowerment, his message is suitable for any audience, but especially effective with college and university students looking to make a difference in their communities.

 

Mad scientist Vivienne Ming is a top theoretical neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and passionate speaker on the topics of AI and LGBT inclusion in tech. Frequently featured in The Financial Times, The Atlantic, and the New York Times, she works with several nonprofits and organizations on AI systems that vary from monitoring and treating diabetes and reuniting orphaned refugees with extended family members.

 

Social entrepreneur Jessica Shortall is a top LGBT speaker and gender equality advocate working to help people find common ground in a world that feels increasingly polarized. The Managing Director of Texas Competes, she heads up a coalition of over 1200 Texans dedicated to making the case for LGBTQ acceptance in Texas.

 

LGBT speaker, educator and comedian Mo Barrett is one of the speaking circuit’s most successful failures. After almost flunking at the Air Force Academy, she leveraged hard work, humor and optimism to build a 25 year career as a pilot and then as an entertaining, inspiring keynote speaker with insights into life as a multi-minority.

 

Talonya Geary is a LGBT speaker and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience in business and professional development. With a passion for growth, authenticity and accountability, she has been coaching and advising professionals of all stripes for the last decade.

 

Activist, artist and  LGBT speaker Io Wright is a mentor by nature, dedicated to making it easy to address the unfamiliar and uncomfortable. With a warm, humorous approach to examining biases and expanding our understanding of ourselves and others, his gentle guidance leaves audiences with shifted perspectives and a well of inspiration.

 

Entrepreneur, tech and economics thought leader and top LGBT speaker Leanne Pitsford is the CEO & Founder of Lesbians Who Tech, a community focused on visibility, intersectionality, and creating opportunity for its 40,000 members. An active mentor, creator of the Tech Jobs Tour, and a hiring and retention expert, she provides a font of inspiration for the next generation of tech talent.

 

Shane Feldman is a leadership visionary and LGBT speaker who founded the social entrepreneurship incubator Count Me In, which has initiated over 30,000 ventures worldwide. A community builder, in his work as a keynote speaker he helps teams build strong cultures that allow them to perform at their very best.

Achieve Lasting Business Growth with Corporate Speakers

Elevate your company’s event strategy with corporate speakers who bring a fresh perspective and invaluable expertise. These experts in fields like technology, leadership, and marketing offer insights and ideas to keep your company ahead of the game. Get inspired and motivated as they share their experiences and drive innovation. Boost productivity, increase profit margins, and foster creativity with corporate speakers who know what it takes to succeed in business. Their ability to connect with audiences makes them an indispensable asset for any organization striving for success. Experience the lasting impact and business growth that corporate speakers bring to your events.

 

Molly Bloom – Top Booked Inspirational Speaker, Subject of the Oscar-nominated film, “Molly’s Game”, Bestselling Author, U.S. Ski Team Alum, and Host of Award-Winning Podcast, “Torched”

keynote topic: MAKE EVERY CUSTOMER FEEL LIKE A HIGH ROLLER

Molly Bloom didn’t know a thing about running a poker business when she was asked to set up the most exclusive high stakes poker game in Hollywood. She was faced with the daunting question: how do you create an experience that will keep the rich and famous coming back when they can go anywhere to play poker? Molly found if she built a unique customer culture, not only would players come back, the game would become so exclusive that everyone would want to be a part of it. In this exciting and informative talk, Bloom shows how she created an experience like no other for her players and how you can apply the same principles for creating an exclusive experience for your customers.

 

Marc Randolph – Entrepreneur Speaker, Netflix Cofounder, National Bestselling Author, Executive Mentor and Angel Investor

keynote topic: THAT WILL NEVER WORK: THE BIRTH OF NETFLIX AND THE AMAZING LIFE OF AN IDEA

Netflix Founder and startup CEO Marc Randolph shares the unlikely story of how a handful of dreamers with no money and a bad idea, created the company that eventually brought down Blockbuster.  Packed with dozens of stories that trace the dramatic ups and downs of those first exciting years, Marc weaves an inspiring story that shows the value of innovation, persistence and optimism.  Along the way he shares some of the many values that he believes made Netflix successful, including a focus on analytics and testing, its novel corporate culture, and its almost fanatical obsession with focus.  Equal parts inspiration, start up story, and practical tips, it’s a message that resonates well with anyone who appreciates a good “overcoming adversity” story.

 

Tiffani Bova – Growth, Innovation and Sales Transformation Keynote Speaker and Advisor. Former Chief Growth Evangelist at Salesforce. Customer and Employee Experience and Sales Expert, 2x WSJ Bestselling Author, Two-time Top Business Thinker in the World by Thinkers50, Former Gartner Research Fellow, 5-Star-Rated Podcast Host and AI experiences expert

keynote topic: REVOLUTIONIZING SALES: SHAPING TOMORROW’S SUCCESS

In a world where traditional sales tactics have lost their shine, the time for embracing cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and predictive analytics has arrived. These innovations hold the power to supercharge pipeline velocity, enhance quota attainment, and forge stronger customer connections. Those who seize the potential of these tools not only outshine their competitors but also raise the bar for what success means.

Enter Tiffani Bova, the unrivaled authority on sales and customer experience for the past three decades. Bova advocates transformation isn’t solely about technology—it’s a profound shift in mindset. It’s about kindling a passion for delivering exceptional seller experiences, nurturing leadership grounded in growth, fostering a culture of champions, and making customer-centricity your guiding star.

In her electrifying presentation, driven by insights from her Wall Street Journal best-selling book, Growth IQ, Tiffani Bova draws upon her vast experience as a sales leader in both startups and Fortune 500 giants. Her wisdom isn’t just theoretical; she’s been in the trenches, advising some of the largest sales organizations during their transformative journeys. With a distinguished background as a research fellow at Gartner and her role as the former global growth evangelist at Salesforce, she’s been at the forefront of industry shifts.

Get ready to ignite your audience, infuse them with passion, and unlock their full potential as Tiffani unveils the keys to not just keeping up with the evolving landscape but thriving and prospering within it. This is your chance to lead the charge, redefine the rules of sales, and set new standards for success. With Tiffani Bova’s insights, you’re not just adapting to change; you’re becoming a driving force in the ever-changing world of sales.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to give time back to sellers to establish a trusted relationship with customers, and improve quota attainment and revenue growth through the use of AI and other tools.
  • How to set yourself and your sales teams up for a win before you ever meet a customer.
  • How better to retain talent, coach and mentor the next generation of sellers.
  • How to accelerate pipeline velocity by improving the systems

 

Omar Johnson – Top Booked Keynote Speaker, Tech CEO, Leadership and Culture Expert. Marketing and Branding Authority, Builder of World Class Brands at Beats by Dr. Dre, Nike, Apple, Kraft, and Coca-Cola, Founder of ØPUS United, and Top 100 Black Thought Leader

keynote topic: DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS: MEETING PEOPLE “WHERE THEY ARE”

Many leaders and business owners are at a loss on how they can concretely affect change and grow their business in regards to diversity. Join us for a conversation with Omar Johnson, Former CMO at Beats by Dre, and Former VP of Marketing at Apple, Inc. as he shares his thoughts on how we can support our black employees, partner with the communities they serve, and make more conscious decisions in our marketing and branding efforts.

 

Robyn Benincasa – Top Leadership and Teamwork Motivational Speaker, Retired Firefighter, Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, and Bestselling Author

ADAPT, OVERCOME, AND WIN AS ONE!

keynote topic: Get Ready to Win YOUR Most Challenging Races… Add the Inspirational Force of Leadership and Performance to Your Next Event!

If there’s one thing we can all be certain of right now, it’s that change is the only thing that’s going to stay the same. It’s our response to that change that dictates our success. So how do we as leaders inspire the kind of mindset and build the kind of teams that drive our organizations to adapt, overcome and win as ONE in the face of times of extreme challenge and change?

This unique and fast-paced multimedia keynote is inspired by a Fast Company Magazine feature story entitled “Extreme Teamwork” about Robyn’s World Champion Adventure Racing team. Robyn shares the Secrets to Extreme Teamwork that allowed her team to be the most prolific and consistent World Champions in the sport, lessons that are easily applied to the adventures in our business lives. Their team culture of innovation, visionary creativity, relentless lead building, and embracing calculated risk as a strategy for success made them one of the most exciting and successful teams in the history of adventure sports, and in Robyn’s Adapt, Overcome, and Win as One keynote, she shares the mindset and strategies that created their consistent breakthrough performance.

AND Each Virtual Keynote includes a full super experienced tech team on Robyn’s end to ensure everyone’s success in creating the magic! You book the event, and our team makes you look like a rockstar.

* available for virtual & in-person events

 

Jia Jiang – Top Inspirational and Emotional Intelligence Speaker, Winner of Toastmasters Golden Gavel Award, One of the Most Viewed TED Talks: 100 Days of Rejection

keynote topic: WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM 100 DAYS OF REJECTION

The fear of rejection can hold you back. Our natural tendency is to avoid it at all costs which can be detrimental to our businesses, careers, and lives. In 2012, to overcome his own fear of rejection, entrepreneur Jia Jiang started an experiment to be rejected every day for 100 days. The result became the basis of his #3 viewed TED talk of 2017 and bestselling book: Rejection Proof. In this engaging presentation, Jia shares stories from his rejection experiment to teach you the importance of becoming rejection-proof, the basic principles of turning a NO into YES, as well as how to get more YESes.

 

Cassandra Worthy – Top Change and Transformation Speaker, Creator and World’s Leading Expert of Change Enthusiasm®, Founder & CEO of Change Enthusiasm® Global, Bestselling Author

keynote topic: MASTERING THE CHEMISTRY OF CHANGE: EMPOWERMENT TO ALLOW YOUR INNER ROCK STAR TO SHINE

In her highest demanded keynote, Cassandra Worthy, chemical engineer and world-leading expert on Change Enthusiasm®, shares her experiences as a Fortune 500 Innovation manager in the CPG industry struggling in the face of a multi-billion dollar acquisition. Thriving through the struggle, she created the strategy of Change Enthusiasm®, that now enables her audience’s unique signature of resilience, adaptability, and perseverance. The message within this keynote inspires what we know rests within: the ability to deliver rock star results in the face of our biggest emotional challenges. When practiced, this strategy will enable anyone to become excited for every change challenge faced.

Attending leaders and top talent leave with: 

  • A tried and true strategy to thrive in the face of stressful and frustrating change
  • Inspired perspective that managing and championing significant shift is entirely possible and even enjoyable
  • The energy and motivation to take the first step to higher

 

James Clear – #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Atomic Habits, Top Booked Keynote Speaker and Founder of Habits Academy

keynote topic: ATOMIC HABITS: HOW TO GET 1% BETTER EVERY DAY

How can you see dramatic improvement in your personal and professional life? The natural impulse is to attempt big steps to improve. However, taking big steps often results in failure or only temporary gains. You rarely see the permanent results you want. The key to successful change is in small habits. In this entertaining talk, James Clear focuses on the science of small habits, how they work, and how their effects compound and multiply over time. Through research and personal stories, audiences will not only be entertained but also come away with practical strategies they can immediately apply in their personal and professional lives.

 

Nancy Giordano – Strategic Futurist, Corporate Strategist, TEDx Austin Curator

keynote topic: ON BECOMING AI LED. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD AN AI-LED ORGANIZATION, CAREER OR OUTLOOK? HOW RADICALLY WILL THINGS REALLY CHANGE? HOW DO YOU JUMP IN?

We can now see how advancing AI-enabled tools and applications will help us drive huge gains and restructure everything from medicine to education, from food to finance, and to a deeper understanding of ourselves. Those led by curiosity and a deep sense of caring will increasingly see that as technology advances, we can actually become more human. More whole. More impactful than ever.

So how do you jump in? How do you build AI-first strategies and determine which applications drive productivity for you? What are the new business models and societal structures needed to support this exponential expansion of potential? And how can you personally level up?

  • The stages of AI-readiness.
  • What it means to be AI-led as an enterprise and as a human.
  • How to build and scale these innovations safely and ethically.
  • What it takes to support organization adoption.
  • What this means for the future of work and reskilling-inside and out of your organization.

 

Matthew Luhn – Top Creativity Keynote Speaker, Award Winning Film Director, Credits Include Toy Story Films, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, UP, and Ratatouille

keynote topic: STORYTELLING FOR BUSINESS

Storytelling is the #1 business skill necessary to connect, motivate, and lead people in today’s world. Stories compel us to engage in experiences, learn lessons, and define our values and ourselves within our organization. Matthew Luhn, a 20-year Pixar story veteran, brings his experience creating and developing 10 blockbuster films at Pixar, and provides practical strategies that teach and inspire people and teams to connect more effectively with audiences on an emotional level. Matthew uses the power of storytelling to bridge the gap between business and heart, driving your story toward one unforgettable selling point.