Jerry Kaplan

Jerry Kaplan

Keynote Speaker: Serial Entrepreneur, Artificial Intelligence Expert, Author & Futurist

Jerry Kaplan Biography

Jerry Kaplan is widely known as a serial entrepreneur, Artificial Intelligence expert, bestselling author, and futurist. He co-founded four Silicon Valley startups, two of which became publicly traded companies. His best-selling non-fiction novel "Startup: A Silicon Valley Adventure" was selected by Business Week as one of the top ten business books of the year. His latest book, “Humans Need Not Apply: A Guide to Wealth and Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, was published August, 2015 by Yale University Press. Mr. Kaplan is currently a Fellow at the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and teaches ethics and impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Computer Science Department. He holds a BA from the University of Chicago in History and Philosophy of Science, and a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Jerry Kaplan Speaking Topics

Entrepreneurship

The pitfalls and opportunities of starting a business, an insider’s view of the Silicon Valley, historical perspective, including first person anecdotes about legendary tech-industry movers and shakers.

Artificial Intelligence

Historical perspective, state of the art, future impact on jobs, the economy, and specific industries.

  • Humans Need Not Apply: The Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence
  • The Five Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
  • What is Artificial Intelligence?
  • So You Want to Start a Company?
  • “Officer, Arrest that Robot!” – Artificial Intelligence and the Law
  • Can a Machine have a Mind?
  • Talk to my Agent: Civilized Robots for a Human World
  • Designing Skynet: Computational Ethics and Military Applications of Artificial Intelligence
  • Artificial Intelligence and Religious Faith
  • The Pink Slip Blizzard: How Robots will Steal Our Jobs

Jerry Kaplan Videos

Jerry Kaplan: "Making Machine Learning Great Again" | Talks at Google
How Amazon's Algorithm Gets You to Spend Money
Would You Buy a Car That's Programmed to Kill You?

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What topics does Jerry Kaplan speak about?

Jerry Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Computer Science, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Futurism, Authors, Security & Defense, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Technology.

Where does Jerry Kaplan travel from?

Jerry Kaplan generally travels from San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Jerry Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Computer Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jerry Kaplan for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jerry Kaplan generally travels from San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Ayesha Khanna and Sharon Gai. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jerry Kaplan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/08/2024.

Jerry Kaplan Speaking Topics

  • Entrepreneurship

    The pitfalls and opportunities of starting a business, an insider’s view of the Silicon Valley, historical perspective, including first person anecdotes about legendary tech-industry movers and shakers.

  • Artificial Intelligence

    Historical perspective, state of the art, future impact on jobs, the economy, and specific industries.

    • Humans Need Not Apply: The Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence
    • The Five Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
    • What is Artificial Intelligence?
    • So You Want to Start a Company?
    • “Officer, Arrest that Robot!” – Artificial Intelligence and the Law
    • Can a Machine have a Mind?
    • Talk to my Agent: Civilized Robots for a Human World
    • Designing Skynet: Computational Ethics and Military Applications of Artificial Intelligence
    • Artificial Intelligence and Religious Faith
    • The Pink Slip Blizzard: How Robots will Steal Our Jobs

Jerry Kaplan Videos

Jerry Kaplan: "Making Machine Learning Great Again" | Talks at Google
How Amazon's Algorithm Gets You to Spend Money
Would You Buy a Car That's Programmed to Kill You?
Jerry Kaplan: 5 Things that will get you Fired from your own startup ...
Stanford's Entrepreneurship Corner: Jerry Kaplan, Winster - What ...
  • How do I book Jerry Kaplan to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Jerry Kaplan, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jerry Kaplan, 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 Jerry Kaplan speak about?

    Jerry Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Computer Science, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Futurism, Authors, Security & Defense, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Technology.
  • Where does Jerry Kaplan travel from?

    Jerry Kaplan generally travels from San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jerry Kaplan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jerry Kaplan 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 Jerry Kaplan 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 Jerry Kaplan 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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