Ian Ayres

Ian Ayres

Keynote Speaker: Lawyer, Economist, Yale Law Professor, Author of "Super Crunchers"

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Ian Ayres Biography

Ian Ayres is a lawyer and economist, currently serving as the William K. Townsend Professor at Yale Law School, the Anne Urowsky Professorial Fellow in Law, and a Professor at Yale's School of Management.

He contributes as a columnist for Forbes magazine and writes for the New York Times Freakonomics blog. His commentary has been featured on public radio’s “Marketplace.” Notably, Ayres's research has gained attention on television programs such as "Primetime Live," "The Oprah Winfrey Show," and "Good Morning America," and in well-known publications like Time and Vogue magazines.

Ayres’s publication record includes 11 books, such as the New York Times bestseller "Super Crunchers" and his recent work, "Carrots and Sticks: Unlock the Power of Incentives to Get Things Done." His collaborative work in 2010 with Barry Nalebuff, "Lifecycle Investing," adds to his extensive portfolio. Additionally, he co-founded stickK.com, a website dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. His contributions to legal scholarship were recognized when he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2006. That same year, his collaboration with Greg Klass, "Insincere Promises: The Law of Misrepresented Intent," received the Scribes book award for outstanding legal scholarship. Ayres has been acknowledged as one of the most prolific and most-cited law professors of his generation. From 2002 to 2009, he also served as the editor of the Journal of Law, Economics and Organization. His other notable works include "Straightforward," co-authored with Jennifer Gerarda Brown; "Optional Law"; "Why Not?" with Barry Nalebuff; "Voting with Dollars," co-authored with Bruce Ackerman; and "Pervasive Prejudice?" among others.

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Ian Ayres Speaking Topics

Carrots & Sticks: Unlock the Power of Incentives to Get Things Done

Lifecycle Investing: Advantages of Time Diversification

Personal & Institutional Risk Management & Investment Strategies

Why Not? How to Use Everyday Ingenuity to Solve Problems Big & Small

Super Crunchers: Predictive Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making

Gone are the days of solely relying on intuition or yesterday's data to make decisions. A new breed of decision makers is increasingly calling the shots and delivering amazingly accurate results by harnessing collective intelligence. Who are they? Super Crunchers.

Those who want to be competitive need to understand how Super Crunchers are increasingly determining - or at least predicting - consumer and business choices. Ayres describes this revolutionary trend in this keynote, based on his best-selling book, Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-by-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart. He explains how, by analyzing millions of bytes of information, companies can gain greater insights into human behavior and the ability to predict the future with staggeringly accurate results. Ayres helps audiences understand how they can succeed in a data-based world by providing a better understanding of how to analyze massive amounts of data at lightning speeds and impact decisions in real time.

Ian Ayres Videos

Ian Ayres on Super Crunchers and the Power of Data 10/22/2007
The Condom Rule of 3: Ian Ayres at TEDxYale

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What topics does Ian Ayres speak about?

Ian Ayres is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Science, Data, Futurism, Business, Economy, Finance and Corporate Strategy.

Who is the agent for Ian Ayres?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ian Ayres 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 Ian Ayres for your next private or corporate function.

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Ian Ayres is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Science and Data. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ian Ayres for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ian Ayres can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Geoffrey Moore, James Citrin and Toby Cosgrove. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ian Ayres for an upcoming event.

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

Ian Ayres Speaking Topics

  • Carrots & Sticks: Unlock the Power of Incentives to Get Things Done

  • Lifecycle Investing: Advantages of Time Diversification

  • Personal & Institutional Risk Management & Investment Strategies

  • Why Not? How to Use Everyday Ingenuity to Solve Problems Big & Small

  • Super Crunchers: Predictive Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making

    Gone are the days of solely relying on intuition or yesterday's data to make decisions. A new breed of decision makers is increasingly calling the shots and delivering amazingly accurate results by harnessing collective intelligence. Who are they? Super Crunchers.

    Those who want to be competitive need to understand how Super Crunchers are increasingly determining - or at least predicting - consumer and business choices. Ayres describes this revolutionary trend in this keynote, based on his best-selling book, Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-by-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart. He explains how, by analyzing millions of bytes of information, companies can gain greater insights into human behavior and the ability to predict the future with staggeringly accurate results. Ayres helps audiences understand how they can succeed in a data-based world by providing a better understanding of how to analyze massive amounts of data at lightning speeds and impact decisions in real time.

Ian Ayres Videos

Ian Ayres on Super Crunchers and the Power of Data 10/22/2007
The Condom Rule of 3: Ian Ayres at TEDxYale
  • How do I book Ian Ayres to speak at my event?

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

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

    Ian Ayres is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Science, Data, Futurism, Business, Economy, Finance and Corporate Strategy.
  • Who is the agent for Ian Ayres?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ian Ayres 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 Ian Ayres 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 Ian Ayres 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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