Chet Kanojia

Chet Kanojia

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder at Starry Inc.

Chet Kanojia Biography

Chaitanya “Chet” Kanojia is co-founder and CEO of Starry Inc., a wideband hybrid fiber wireless technology company focused on building competitive, affordable, high-quality broadband across the United States.

Prior to Starry, Kanojia was founder and CEO of Aereo, Inc., the groundbreaking online television platform that enabled consumers to record and watch live HD broadcast television on virtually any type of Internet-connected device via a cloud-based OTA antenna and DVR.

Previously, Kanojia was the founder and CEO of Navic Networks. Like Aereo, Navic Networks addressed the challenges of today’s highly fragmented media landscape. Under Kanojia’s leadership, Navic Networks grew to be the undisputed industry leader in advanced television advertising and was acquired by Microsoft in 2008.

Kanojia holds more than 31 patents in fields ranging from robotics to data communications systems and is an innovative leader known for pushing beyond the conventional and developing breakthrough solutions. He has been recognized as one of the "Top Disruptors of 2013" by Forbes magazine, noted as part of Vanity Fair's 2013 "Next Establishment List” and named one of Inc. Magazine’s 2013 “Entrepreneurs of the Year.” Aereo's technology was also named one of TIME magazine's Top 50 Best Websites (2012) and a Top 50 Technology (2013) by MIT Technology Review. In 2019, Kanojia was honored with Public Knowledge’s IP3 Award for Internet Protocol for his years of work developing technology in the interest of competition and consumer choice.

He holds a master's degree in Computer Systems Engineering from Northeastern University and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology in Bhopal, India.

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Chet Kanojia Videos

Chet Kanojia: The Real Reason Aereo Lost in the Supreme Court
Chet Kanojia (Aereo) at Startup Grind NYC
Chet Kanojia on How Aereo beat the TV networks / Fortune Magazine

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Chet Kanojia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Marketing, Data, Communication, Computer Science, Business, Innovation, Disruptive Thinking, Celebrity and E-Commerce.

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Chet Kanojia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers, Technology and Entrepreneurship. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Chet Kanojia generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joe Sabia, Lori Cheek and Don Levy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chet Kanojia for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/09/2024.

Chet Kanojia Videos

Chet Kanojia: The Real Reason Aereo Lost in the Supreme Court
Chet Kanojia (Aereo) at Startup Grind NYC
Chet Kanojia on How Aereo beat the TV networks / Fortune Magazine

Chet Kanojia News

  • Aereo Founder to Unveil Wireless Internet Access Startup Dubbed Starry Next Week (Exclusive)

    With Aereo, Chet Kanojia took on the broadcast industry — and lost spectacularly. Now, he is getting ready to go up against an equally formidable foe: Kanojia is about to unveil a new startup that could provide wireless internet access in major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and in turn directly compete with big incumbents like Comcast and Time Warner Cable.

  • How do I book Chet Kanojia to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chet Kanojia 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 Chet Kanojia, 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 Chet Kanojia or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Chet Kanojia for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Chet Kanojia, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chet Kanojia, 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 Chet Kanojia speak about?

    Chet Kanojia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Marketing, Data, Communication, Computer Science, Business, Innovation, Disruptive Thinking, Celebrity and E-Commerce.
  • Where does Chet Kanojia travel from?

    Chet Kanojia generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Chet Kanojia?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chet Kanojia 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 Chet Kanojia 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 Chet Kanojia 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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