Craig Newmark
Keynote Speaker: Founder of Craigslist, Innovator in E-Commerce, Philanthropist
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Craig Newmark Biography
Craig Newmark is the founder of "Craigslist," a non-commercial centralized network for worldwide urban and regional communities featuring classified advertisements with discussion boards. Newmark's vision has transformed Craigslist into a significant online hub that assists users in meeting various needs, such as housing and jobs, fostering a culture of trust within the community it serves.
Newmark speaks on a range of topics including the future of online community and commerce, creativity, customer relations management, customer service, and e-commerce, leveraging his extensive background as one of the internet's most successful innovators and practitioners. He is noted for his practical insights derived from around thirty years of experience in software engineering, including significant tenures at companies such as IBM and Charles Schwab & Co. Newmark holds a master's degree in computer science.
Started in 1995 in Newmark's bedroom as a simple email exchange service, Craigslist now garners around 10 billion page views per month, with approximately 35 million unique visitors, and serves more than 550 cities in 55 countries. Despite its vast reach and success, Craigslist maintains a humble and community-focused ethos, underpinned by its motto "Give people a break"—a reflection of Newmark's commitment to easing the complexities of everyday life for many. As chairman of Craigslist, he continues to work full-time as a customer service representative, addressing issues such as spam and scams.
Craigslist's impact extends beyond its online presence; it actively supports small non-profit organizations and promotes social responsibility. This philosophy of trust and community service is also evident in Newmark's philanthropic efforts. Through Craig Newmark Philanthropies, he has donated significant amounts towards enhancing journalism, supporting military families, boosting voter registration efforts, and advancing women in technology. His contributions include a $20 million endowment to the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, now renamed the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, reflecting his commitment to ensuring the future of quality journalism and democratic engagement. In 2018 alone, Newmark's donations totaled $143 million.
Newmark's influence has been recognized by several prestigious accolades. Time Magazine named him "The Wizard of the Local" and included him in the 2005 Time 100 list. He was also named Person of the Year at the 9th Annual Webby Awards and was listed as one of the 25 Most Influential People on the Web by BusinessWeek in 2008. These honors underscore his pivotal role in shaping how the internet facilitates community building and commerce.
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Craig Newmark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Customer Experience. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Craig Newmark generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jimmy Wales, Sir Richard Branson and Ray Kurzweil. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Craig Newmark for an upcoming event.
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Craigslist founder Craig Newmark committed himself to support the underprivileged of San Francisco when he arrived in the city 23 years ago, and now he's asking more companies to give back.
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How much does it cost to book Craig Newmark for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Craig Newmark speak about?
Craig Newmark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Customer Experience, Creativity, Technology, Computer Science, Authors, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Business Leadership, Social Media, Marketing, Political, Leadership, Economy, Finance and Entrepreneurship. -
Where does Craig Newmark travel from?
Craig Newmark generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Craig Newmark?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Craig Newmark 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 Craig Newmark 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 Craig Newmark 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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