Barry Givens

Barry Givens

Keynote Speaker: Managing Partner at Collab Capital & Managing Director at Techstars

Barry Givens Biography

Barry Givens is a techie, an entrepreneur, and a lover of all things helping to add COLOR to the Tech Industry. Based in Atlanta GA, he currently spends his time helping and advising emerging entrepreneurs (mostly African-American) and is working to launch several projects to bring racial parity to the economics, education, and workforce of the tech industry. He co-founded Collab Capital in 2018 where he and his partners Jewel Burks Solomon and Justin Dawkins invest in Black founders to turn their genius into generational wealth. He also serves as the Managing Director for the Cox Social Impact Program powered by Techstars and serves on the board for Venture Atlanta.

In 2012 Givens founded a cutting edge hardware technology company named Monsieur. At Monsieur, he and his team developed a patented mixing technology that evolved the way the hospitality industry markets, sells, and dispenses mixed adult beverages (cocktails). The technology is currently being utilized in several popular venues ranging from sports arenas (e.g. Churchill Downs), to large cinema chains (e.g. Regal Cinemas).

Monsieur launched at Techcrunch Disrupt Battlefield in 2013 which is one of the most prestigious platforms for tech companies. He brought that experience home and won The Technology Association of GA Business Launch competition and ran a successful Kickstarter campaign. Givens and his team successfully raised over $4MM in seed and Series A funding and grew the company to a successful exit in 2017.

Givens has been featured in notable publications such as CNN, CNN Money, Wired, TechCrunch, Entrepreneur Magazine, Huffington Post, Fast Company and many more.

Prior to founding Monsieur, Givens graduated from GA Tech and spent his early career with John Deere as a design engineer and with Caterpillar as a product manager. He also dipped his toe in the entrepreneurial waters creating a custom shoe company named Slushie Kicks and co-authoring a book titled Plan "B" Sucks: Work on Your Dreams, not Your Boss's.

He currently lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife and 2 children.

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Barry Givens Videos

How Barry Givens Is Using $50MM to Ignite the Black Tech Industry
Bloomberg Equality: Investing in Black Businesses

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What topics does Barry Givens speak about?

Barry Givens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Black History Month and Hospitality.

Where does Barry Givens travel from?

Barry Givens generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Barry Givens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Barry Givens for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Barry Givens generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Tristan Walker and Angel Rich. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Barry Givens for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/03/2025.

Barry Givens Videos

How Barry Givens Is Using $50MM to Ignite the Black Tech Industry
Bloomberg Equality: Investing in Black Businesses
  • How do I book Barry Givens to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Barry Givens for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Barry Givens, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Barry Givens or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Barry Givens for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Barry Givens, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Barry Givens, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Barry Givens speak about?

    Barry Givens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Black History Month and Hospitality.
  • Where does Barry Givens travel from?

    Barry Givens generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Barry Givens?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Barry Givens for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Barry Givens for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Barry Givens or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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