Innovation Speakers

Steve Wozniak is an American inventor and the co-founder of Apple Computer. As the creator of the Apple I and Apple II, he is widely credited with designing the machines that launched the personal computer era. As a keynote speaker, Wozniak shares his perspective on technology, innovation, and the importance of a creative mindset. His talks provide a unique and compelling history of the early days of Silicon Valley and offer insights on how to foster a culture of true invention.

Ray Kurzweil is a world-renowned inventor, a recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, and one of the most accurate futurists globally. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers The Singularity Is Near and How to Create a Mind. As a speaker, he leverages his Law of Accelerating Returns to provide data-backed predictions on the future of AI, health, and longevity. His presentations provide an optimistic framework for organizations seeking to master strategy, innovation, and technological trends in an age of exponential growth.

Daymond John is the founder of the global brand FUBU (over $6 billion in product sales) and a longtime investor on the Emmy-winning television series Shark Tank. As the CEO of The Shark Group, he provides strategic advice and marketing intelligence to major companies. His books, including the bestsellers The Power of Broke and Powershift, provide invaluable wisdom on entrepreneurship, branding, and the importance of taking risks to achieve goals.

JB Straubel is the Co-founder and former CTO of Tesla Inc. and the founder and CEO of Redwood Materials. He is a pioneer in electric vehicles, battery technology, and large-scale recycling for a sustainable energy future. As a keynote speaker, Straubel provides unmatched expertise on innovation, clean technology, and sustainable infrastructure. He offers audiences firsthand insights into scaling breakthrough technology from a startup idea at Tesla to developing a circular economy solution at Redwood Materials.

Dr. Rita McGrath is one of the world’s leading experts on strategy and innovation and is consistently ranked among the top 10 global management thinkers. She is a longtime faculty member at Columbia Business School. Her best-selling books, including The End of Competitive Advantage and Seeing Around Corners, provide a clear framework for anticipating disruption. As a highly sought-after speaker, she consults with top firms on strategic growth and change, offering research-backed methodologies praised by the late Clayton Christensen as "some of the most important tools of management."

Tim Brown is the Executive Chair of IDEO, a globally recognized design consultancy. As a leading voice in innovation, he advises executives on integrating design thinking into business strategy. The author of Change by Design, Tim Brown provides audiences with actionable strategies on creative leadership and organizational transformation. His expertise, spanning decades of experience at IDEO, offers a clear roadmap for businesses seeking to innovate and thrive in a rapidly changing market.

Dame Ellen MacArthur is a record-breaking solo sailor and the UK’s most successful offshore racer. Following her retirement, she founded the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2010, which is the world’s leading advocate for the circular economy. Her Foundation's work on the circular economy has been recognized at the World Economic Forum and advises the European Commission and the OECD. As a speaker, she shares her personal journey and provides a clear, action-oriented vision for businesses and leaders to adopt the transformative principles of sustainable resource use.

Steve Chen is an internet entrepreneur and co-founder of YouTube, the viral video platform that redefined digital media. His technological vision led to the platform’s massive scale and its subsequent $1.65 billion acquisition by Google. As a keynote speaker, Chen shares invaluable insights on building viral technology, scaling infrastructure, and entrepreneurial persistence. He provides a strategic look at how to leverage internet technology to disrupt markets and create global phenomena, making his talks essential for technology and business leaders.

Salim Ismail is a world-renowned entrepreneur, technology strategist, and the bestselling author of Exponential Organizations. He is the founder of ExO Works and the founding Executive Director of Singularity University. His expertise lies in demonstrating how organizations can leverage breakthrough technologies to achieve 10x growth. As a sought-after speaker, he consults with Fortune 500 companies and governments, providing audiences with a tailored action plan and a new process for leading-edge thinking on innovation and growth.

Mike Krieger is a co-founder of Instagram and a leading figure in the technology industry. He has played a crucial role in the development of platforms that have shaped the landscape of social networking. As a keynote speaker, Krieger provides invaluable insights on the journey from startup to industry giant, detailing his strategies for success. His talks cover a wide range of topics, including product development, the impact of artificial intelligence, and building scalable technology to meet the demands of a global audience.

Martin Lindstrom is a world-leading expert on brand and culture transformation and the Founder of Lindstrom Company. He is a 7x New York Times bestselling author and was named one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People.” His books, including Brand Sense and Small Data, are foundational texts in modern marketing. As a high-profile speaker, he offers provocative and practical insights on BEHAVIOURAL PSYCHOLOGY, Leadership, and the Disruptor’s Agenda to help organizations thrive in an era of rapid technological change.

Dr. Peter Diamandis is the Founder of the XPRIZE Foundation and the Executive Founder of Singularity University. He is an MIT-trained engineer and a Harvard-trained physician, recognized for his visionary approach to technology and business. As a serial entrepreneur, he has started over 25 companies and is a co-founder of BOLD Capital Partners, a venture fund focused on exponential technologies. His bestselling books, including Abundance and BOLD, inspire leaders to think exponentially and tackle the world's grandest challenges for profit and purpose.

Nadja Swarovski is a business leader and a prominent advocate for sustainable luxury. As a former member of the Executive Board at Swarovski, she played a pivotal role in the modernization of the brand and its commitment to purpose-driven business. She is a leading voice on the intersection of design, sustainability, and brand innovation. A compelling keynote speaker, Swarovski provides a clear and intellectual overview of the principles of sustainable luxury, brand innovation, and conscious business. She speaks on leadership, sustainability, and the importance of a more human-centered approach to business. Her talks are ideal for leaders and innovators.

Guy Kawasaki is a technology executive and entrepreneur, famous for his role as the Chief Evangelist of Apple and his current position as Chief Evangelist for Canva. He is an expert in innovation, social media, and product evangelism. The author of over fifteen books, including The Art of the Start 2.0 and Enchantment, Kawasaki shares practical insights on entrepreneurship, growth hacking, and social media strategy. His podcast, Remarkable People, is a rich source of wisdom from world-class luminaries, reinforcing his role as a teacher and guide for professionals seeking inspiration and practical advice.

Gary Hamel is one of the world's most influential management thinkers, a Professor at the London Business School, and a former Chairman of the consulting firm Strategos. He is the most-reprinted author in Harvard Business Review history. The author of bestsellers like Humanocracy, Hamel presents an impassioned plea for reinventing management to unleash human capability. His keynotes deliver powerful insights on strategy, leadership, and innovation, providing a blueprint for building organizations that are dynamic, effective, and "fit for the future."

Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, investor (in companies like Facebook and Twitter), and the CEO of the full-service digital agency VaynerMedia. He is globally recognized as a top expert in social media marketing and personal branding. His philosophy, driven by the principles of underpriced attention, is detailed in his bestselling books, including Crush It!. As a speaker, he draws on his experience scaling VaynerMedia and managing a 44M+ follower base, providing actionable, unfiltered advice on entrepreneurship, content strategy, and unlocking aggressive business growth.

Zack Kass is the former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI and a leading expert in applied AI strategy and implementation. He is recognized as one of the foremost thinkers in the field.

Bjarke Ingels is the founder of BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group and a leading visionary architect and urbanist. He was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and received The Wall Street Journal’s Innovator of the Year Award. His philosophy centers on designing sustainable cities that adapt to climate change and human needs. His keynotes, drawing from his books like Yes Is More: An Archicomic and HOT TO COLD, offer deep insights into innovative design and how to create adaptive architectural solutions for a constantly evolving world.