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Innovation Speakers

Book Top Innovation Speakers for Events

The world is changing faster now than ever before in humanity’s history. Business and technology are the leading forces in this change. If an organization is going to be competitive, it needs to have leaders who are also innovators. They must inspire creativity in others to move beyond the business models of the past and create a culture of innovation.

What Are Qualities Associated With Leaders in Innovation?

Leaders in innovation show risk tolerance. This is because creativity and disruption usually require a great deal of risk. Someone with an experienced approach to innovation can look at multiple possible eventualities and make well-calculated bets that pay off.

Innovation experts are open and receptive to new ideas, even if these ideas seem radical.

Innovative leaders typically have low anxiety and a great sense of emotional awareness. They are confident in exploring the unknown if it means they can make a significant social impact. They are action-oriented, enjoy having fun, don’t mind bending the rules, and are keen observers.

Reasons to Book Innovation Keynote Speakers and Thought Leaders

All companies hit a point where they need some inspiration. Your organization may reach a point where it is no longer using cutting-edge strategies and is falling back on tried and tested methods. Your workplace's business climate might seem stagnant, stuck in a holding process, and unable to move forward.

As a result, your business may be outpaced by other organizations in the field. Even though you have better talent, more resources, and an elite group of people working with you, your organization is lagging behind.

One of the biggest benefits of hiring an innovation keynote speaker is that innovation and creativity have a tendency to be contagious. When you and your team can listen to thought leaders who are making moves in the business world, it can help your organization get its innovative mojo back.

Innovation comes in many forms depending on your industry. The more innovative your organization is, the better equipped it will be to recognize patterns of opportunity in the current business trends. That will help you not only improve your corporate culture but also your organization's ability to keep pace with the fast-changing business world around you.

Our highly acclaimed roster of leading Innovation Speakers are innovation leaders who have worked in a wide range of fields but have one thing in common: They will inspire, motivate, and challenge your audience to not only think outside the box but will spark the imagination to solve complex problems in unique and creative methods. Our speakers on innovation are available to deliver keynote speeches at corporate events, annual meetings, and more.

Take a moment to connect with your creative potential by hearing some of our Innovation Speakers today.

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Robert Safian Speaker

Robert Safian

  • Founder of The Flux Group
  • Former Managing Editor at Fast Company, Time, Fortune, Money
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

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Travels From

New York

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Susan Salgado, keynote speaker

Susan Salgado

  • Leadership Expert on Workplace / Workforce Culture
  • Director of Culture & Learning under Danny Meyer & the Shake Shack Brand
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Travels From

New York

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Tim Sanders, Speaker

Tim Sanders

  • Vice President of Customer Insights, Upwork
  • Internal & External Relationship Expert
  • Innovation and Collaboration Speaker
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Travels From

Nevada

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John Sanei keynote speaker

John Sanei

  • Renowned Futurist & Global Expert at Singularity University
  • Visionary Strategist on the convergence of neuroscience, technology, and business strategy
  • Trusted advisor to the world’s leading Fortune 100 companies, global organizations, governments, and royal families around the world
  • Helps you unlock strategies to master the power of unlearning old patterns, relearning new ones and embracing adaptability to thrive in a disrupted world
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

New York

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Eric Saperston

Eric Saperston

  • Leadership 
  • Innovation
  • What it Takes to be Extraordinary
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Georgia

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Aziz Abu Sarah, Peace Speaker

Aziz Abu Sarah

  • Bringing down the walls of intolerance and violence that plague our planet - one trip at a time
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

District of Columbia

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Alberto Savoia, Business Strategy Speaker

Alberto Savoia

  • Co-founder, Pretotype Labs
  • Former Google Executive
  • Authority on Innovation
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Kyle Scheele keynote speaker

Kyle Scheele

  • The Patron Saint of Crazy Ideas
  • One of the Top Innovation Keynote Speakers
  • Inspires Audiences to see that Creativity is Good For Business
  • Incredibly Funny and Inspiring
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Travels From

Missouri

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Ted Schilowitz

Ted Schilowitz

  • Hollywood’s Leading Futurist – Former Futurist-in-Residence at Paramount and 20th Century Fox.
  • Explores the Real Impact of Innovation – Not just what’s new, but how it changes business, culture, and creativity.
  • Advisor to Startups & Tech Giants – Sits at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and human experience.
  • Pioneer in Emerging Tech – Expert on AI, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality in media and beyond.
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

California

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David Schonthal keynote speaker

David Schonthal

  • Best-selling author, The Human Element
  • Award-winning Professor of Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Kellogg School of Management
  • Provides actionable tips for how to be a change-maker in today’s rapidly evolving world
In Person-Fee:

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Travels From

Illinois

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Bill Schuffenhauer Speaker

Bill Schuffenhauer

  • Olympic Medalist 
  • Business Leader 
  • Resilience Architect 
  • Keynote Speaker
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Utah

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Mark Schulman - Speaker

Mark Schulman

  • World-Renowned Drummer
  • Author; Motivator
  • Expert, The Secrets of Rockstar Performance
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Travels From

California

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Steven Schussler, Entrepreneur Speaker

Steven Schussler

  • Founder of Schussler Creative & The Rainforest Cafe
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Minnesota

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Tony Schwartz, Business Performance Speaker

Tony Schwartz

  • CEO and Founder, The Energy Project
  • Highly Effective Programs for Managing Physical Energy
  • Co-Author of The Power Of Full Engagement
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

New York

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Patrick Schwerdtfeger, Speaker

Patrick Schwerdtfeger

  • Business Futurist
  • Expertise in AI, Big Data, Blockchain, and Social Media
  • Author
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

California

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Robert Scoble Futurist Speaker

Robert Scoble

  • Futurist for Rackspace
  • Travels the World looking for What's Hppening on the Bleeding Edge of Technology
  • Connector of People who are Building the Future
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Dallas Seavey

Dallas Seavey

  • Six-time Iditarod Champion  & Youngest World Champion in Long-Distance Racing
  • Record-Breaking Dog Musher, Adventurer, & Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
  • Owner - AK Sled Dog Tours
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

Alaska

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Ken Segall, Business Culture Speaker

Ken Segall

  • Former Ad Agency Creative Director for Apple and NeXT
  • New York Times bestselling author of: "Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple’s Success" and "Think Simple: How Smart Leaders Defeat Complexity"
  • One of the most admired creative executives in the marketing industry
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Travels From

New York

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Dov Seidman keynote speaker

Dov Seidman

  • Founder, Chairman and CEO of LRN
  • Author of “HOW: Why HOW We Do Anything Means Everything…in Business (and in Life)”
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

New York

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Joel Selanikio, Healthcare Speaker

Joel Selanikio

  • Practicing Physician & Emergency Responder
  • Recognized Innovator in Global Health, Technology, and Social Enterprise
  • Co-Founder and CEO of Magpi
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

District of Columbia

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