Emily Heyward

Emily Heyward

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder & Chief Strategist at Red Antler; Branding Strategist

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Emily Heyward Biography

Emily Heyward is the Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer at Red Antler, the leading brand company for startups and new ventures. Since 2007, she’s worked closely with founders to develop purposeful, strategic visions for their companies and has led branding efforts for some of the most disruptive brands on the planet such as Casper, Allbirds, Boxed and Prose.

After beginning her career in advertising, Heyward started Red Antler along with her co-founders to directly apply consumer insights and brand positioning to launching and growing new and beloved businesses. In 2018, Red Antler made Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies in Marketing and Advertising and was dubbed the “cult brand whisperer”.

Heyward was named among the Most Important Entrepreneurs of the Decade by Inc. Magazine, and has also been recognized as a Top Female Founder by Inc. and one of Entrepreneur’s Most Powerful Women of 2019. As a brand strategy expert, Emily is frequently interviewed by the press, with commentary appearing in Forbes, Bloomberg, Inc., Fast Company and Adweek. She’s also been a featured speaker at TechCrunch Disrupt, 99U, and the Fast Company Innovation Festival. Her first book, "Obsessed," was published by Portfolio, a division of Penguin Randomhouse, on June 9, 2020.

Heyward graduated Magna Com Laude from Harvard University, where she studied postmodern theory and consumer culture. Born and raised in New York, she currently lives in Carroll Gardens with her wife, son and Brussels Griffon Sprout.

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Emily Heyward Speaking Topics

How to Build a Brand People Love From Day One

Heyward will cover the best way to create connection with your consumer is to defy their expectations, innovation should always be in service of people, not “newness”, and any brand needs to tap into human values and truths we all share.

Emily Heyward Videos

Emily Heyward, Red Antler // How To Build A Brand People Love
How to Turn Your Startup Into a Big Brand
Kickoff: Build a Creative and Visual Brand Strategy

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What topics does Emily Heyward speak about?

Emily Heyward is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Strategic Leadership, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Business and E-Commerce.

Where does Emily Heyward travel from?

Emily Heyward generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Emily Heyward is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Strategic Leadership, Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Emily Heyward 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 Micah Solomon, Josh Linkner and Igor Beuker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Emily Heyward for an upcoming event.

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

Emily Heyward Speaking Topics

  • How to Build a Brand People Love From Day One

    Heyward will cover the best way to create connection with your consumer is to defy their expectations, innovation should always be in service of people, not “newness”, and any brand needs to tap into human values and truths we all share.

Emily Heyward Videos

Emily Heyward, Red Antler // How To Build A Brand People Love
How to Turn Your Startup Into a Big Brand
Kickoff: Build a Creative and Visual Brand Strategy

Emily Heyward News

  • So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?

    When I graduated from college in 2001, I didn’t have a single friend whose plan was to start his or her own business. Med school, law school, finance, consulting: these were the coveted jobs, the clear paths laid out before us. I took a job in advertising, which was seen as much more rebellious than the reality. I worked in advertising for a few years, and learned an incredible amount about how brands get built and communicated.

  • How to Make a Business Plan, According to the Strategist Behind Casper and Allbirds

    Emily Heyward of branding company Red Antler weighs in on a half-baked idea for a business.

  • How do I book Emily Heyward to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Emily Heyward, 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 Emily Heyward, 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 Emily Heyward speak about?

    Emily Heyward is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Strategic Leadership, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Business and E-Commerce.
  • Where does Emily Heyward travel from?

    Emily Heyward 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 Emily Heyward?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Emily Heyward 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 Emily Heyward 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 Emily Heyward 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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