Everette Taylor

Everette Taylor

Keynote Speaker: CEO of Kickstarter

Everette Taylor Biography

Everette Taylor is CEO of Kickstarter, the premier crowdfunding platform for bringing creative projects to life. Taylor is a creative entrepreneur who is passionate about art, supporting creators, and making creativity accessible to all. He is deeply experienced in building and growing successful businesses as a founder, CEO, and chief marketing officer.

Before joining Kickstarter, Taylor most recently served as the CMO of Artsy, the world’s leading marketplace for buying and selling fine art. During his time at Artsy, he was recognized on The Forbes Entrepreneurial CMO List and named by Forbes as one of the World's Most Influential CMOs. Previously, Taylor founded ET Enterprises in 2013, overseeing a diverse portfolio of companies that includes ArtX and GrowthHackers and serving as CEO of MilliSense and PopSocial where he was recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2018.

As a marketing executive, Taylor has helped several companies reach new levels. He led on-demand rental car startup Skurt as CMO to a successful acquisition and led marketing at the business software company Qualaroo which also saw a successful exit. He also helped e-commerce company Sticker Mule see its largest growth as a company as their youngest CMO ever at 25 and oversaw growth strategy for new social products for a division of Microsoft China.

Outside of the world of business, Taylor also serves on the Chisenhale Council for Chisenhale Gallery, a nonprofit that supports artists in making innovative and highly ambitious work. Additionally, he sits on the advisory board for Art at a Time Like This, which works with artists and curators to create art that responds to current social and political events, and presents it in public spaces. In 2019, Taylor received an honorary doctorate degree from Shaw University upon recognition of his “meritorious contributions to human society and welfare for humanity.”

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Everette Taylor Videos

Everette Taylor - CEO of Kickstarter
Project Update #1: Hello from Kickstarter's New CEO, Everette Taylor
LESSONS I LEARNED FROM BEING HOMELESS - Everette Taylor ...

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What topics does Everette Taylor speak about?

Everette Taylor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Black History Month, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Social Activism, Networking, Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion, Futurism, Finance, Business Leadership, Technology, Business, Motivational, Personal Growth, Workshop and Executive Leadership.

Where does Everette Taylor travel from?

Everette Taylor 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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Everette Taylor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Black History Month and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Everette Taylor for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Everette Taylor 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 Daymond John, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Cynthia Marshall. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Everette Taylor for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/10/2024.

Everette Taylor Videos

Everette Taylor - CEO of Kickstarter
Project Update #1: Hello from Kickstarter's New CEO, Everette Taylor
LESSONS I LEARNED FROM BEING HOMELESS - Everette Taylor ...
Self-Made Serial Entrepreneur with Everette Taylor
You Tube Exclusive 5 Questions with CEO Everette Taylor - YouTube

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  • How do I book Everette Taylor to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Everette Taylor, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Everette Taylor are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Everette Taylor, 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 Everette Taylor speak about?

  • Where does Everette Taylor travel from?

    Everette Taylor 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 Everette Taylor?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Everette Taylor 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 Everette Taylor 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 Everette Taylor 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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