Diana Kander

Diana Kander

Keynote Speaker: Curiosity & Leadership Thought Leader, A New York Times Bestselling Author, Innovation Consultant & Senior Fellow at the Kauffman Foundation

Diana Kander Biography

Diana Kander revolutionizes the way businesses look at innovation and curiosity. A New York Times best-selling author, innovation consultant, and keynote speaker, she asks some big questions. What kind of culture needs to exist in an organization to ensure innovative ideas and practices? How has Snoop Dogg continued to innovate decade after decade to stay relevant to the next generation? What causes name brands to lose relevance with their customers and go out of business? Can organizational decline be prevented?

Kander has spent her career challenging assumptions and asking thought-provoking questions. A serial entrepreneur who entered the United States as a refugee at the age of 8, she has launched and sold millions of dollars worth of products and services. She outlined her biggest lessons learned for launching new products in her first book, "All In Startup," which has been used by over 100 universities in their innovation courses and by numerous large organizations to help their employees think more like entrepreneurs. A former MBA professor at Mizzou, she has served as an entrepreneur in residence at H&R Block, Commerce Bank, and several government agencies.

Kander's second book, "The Curiosity Muscle," explains why it's harder to stay at the top than it was to get there. The book documents Kander's consulting experience with large organizations and demonstrates why most companies who experience significant success can so easily get comfortable, lose their curiosity, and crash into irrelevance. The book walks readers through a methodology to keep curiosity alive and thriving inside of an organization, ultimately future-proofing the business.

Fun fact about Kander: She likes to use her curiosity methodology to push herself out of her own comfort zone and achieve big personal challenges each year. Despite having never completed a pull-up prior to 2021, she raised over $26,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City by doing 5,000 pull-ups that year.

Kander lives in Kansas City, Missouri with Jason, her high-school sweetheart and husband, their son, True, and daughter, Bella Brave. She is recognized for her engaging and energetic keynote speeches, which have been described as both thought-provoking and entertaining. Her keynotes often include specific ways to boost innovation and interactive elements to help audiences retain and act on the information presented, effectively blending education and entertainment.

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Diana Kander Speaking Topics

Unleash Your Curiosity

Based on her book, The Curiosity Muscle, Diana's high-energy keynote shows us how we can level up the simple questions we ask ourselves on a daily basis to get significantly better results and drive innovation. That includes the questions attendees are reflecting on throughout your event!

Diana will help participants understand that the longer they've been doing something, the more likely it is that their expertise has also created some blindspots. Blindspots that could be huge opportunities for growth. She'll demonstrate how we struggle with additive bias, or looking to add more things to our plate to solve a problem, when taking something away would be the much more optimal solution. And she'll help attendees understand how our natural desire to be right gets in the way of our learning and improvement.

Through hilarious case studies and interactive exercises, Diana will leave your audience excited to learn and open to changing how they see the world.

Go Big or Go Home

Did you know that once a sales rep finishes a presentation, the audience will forget 50% of it within an hour and 90% of it within a week? How are they supposed to pick your organization when they can't remember anything their rep said?

This sad statistic doesn't have to be the norm. Diana's Go Big or Go Home keynote will show you how to significantly increase the amount of a presentation that an audience will retain and how to create that "gut feeling" that compels them to take action. Based on Diana's popular book, this talk will offer five concrete tools to emotionally connect with prospects and customers and create moments of magic.

Diana Kander Videos

The Magic In Going Big with Diana Kander
Diana Kander Curiosity Sizzle Reel 2023
Diana Kander The Expert Trap

How do I book Diana Kander to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Diana Kander for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Diana Kander, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Diana Kander are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Diana Kander, 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 Diana Kander speak about?

Diana Kander is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Personal Growth, Business, Business Growth, Corporate Strategy, Peak Performance, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business, Leadership and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Diana Kander travel from?

Diana Kander generally travels from Kansas City, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Diana Kander?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Diana Kander 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 Diana Kander 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 Diana Kander 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.


Diana Kander is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Innovation, Personal Growth and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Diana Kander for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Diana Kander generally travels from Kansas City, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Elatia Abate, Dr. Jackie Freiberg and Afdhel Aziz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Diana Kander for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Diana Kander Speaking Topics

  • Unleash Your Curiosity

    Based on her book, The Curiosity Muscle, Diana's high-energy keynote shows us how we can level up the simple questions we ask ourselves on a daily basis to get significantly better results and drive innovation. That includes the questions attendees are reflecting on throughout your event!

    Diana will help participants understand that the longer they've been doing something, the more likely it is that their expertise has also created some blindspots. Blindspots that could be huge opportunities for growth. She'll demonstrate how we struggle with additive bias, or looking to add more things to our plate to solve a problem, when taking something away would be the much more optimal solution. And she'll help attendees understand how our natural desire to be right gets in the way of our learning and improvement.

    Through hilarious case studies and interactive exercises, Diana will leave your audience excited to learn and open to changing how they see the world.

  • Go Big or Go Home

    Did you know that once a sales rep finishes a presentation, the audience will forget 50% of it within an hour and 90% of it within a week? How are they supposed to pick your organization when they can't remember anything their rep said?

    This sad statistic doesn't have to be the norm. Diana's Go Big or Go Home keynote will show you how to significantly increase the amount of a presentation that an audience will retain and how to create that "gut feeling" that compels them to take action. Based on Diana's popular book, this talk will offer five concrete tools to emotionally connect with prospects and customers and create moments of magic.

Diana Kander Videos

The Magic In Going Big with Diana Kander
Diana Kander Curiosity Sizzle Reel 2023
Diana Kander The Expert Trap
Innovation Inspiration with Diana Kander: Bad Habits
Innovation Inspiration with Diana Kander: What is Inspiration ...

Diana Kander Reviews

  • The event went well and leaders responded well and were engaged.
    Gentherm - Oct 19 2023

  • How do I book Diana Kander to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Diana Kander, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Diana Kander are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Diana Kander, 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 Diana Kander speak about?

    Diana Kander is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Personal Growth, Business, Business Growth, Corporate Strategy, Peak Performance, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business, Leadership and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Diana Kander travel from?

    Diana Kander generally travels from Kansas City, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Diana Kander?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Diana Kander 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 Diana Kander 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 Diana Kander 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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