Laura Merling

Laura Merling

Keynote Speaker: Vice President of Ecosystem Development & Platform Solutions at AT&T

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Laura Merling Biography

Laura Merling was appointed Vice President of Ecosystem Development & Platform Solutions at AT&T Business Solutions in December 2012. In this role, she is responsible for shaping AT&T's strategy for developing and exposing APIs to identify new opportunities for growth for AT&T's business customers; and to define new business models for AT&T Business Solutions. Merling also works closely with the AT&T Foundry Innovation Centers to uncover and implement breakthrough technology for business customers.

Prior to joining AT&T, Merling led Alcatel-Lucent's application enablement business unit where she oversaw the vision and execution of services and solutions that enable the network to be delivered as a software platform.

In her 20+ year career, Merling has held roles in sales, marketing, business development and product management at Fortune 500 companies and venture capital-funded start-ups including Pepsi, Ford, Mashery, Krugle, and Sybase.

Merling is acknowledged as an industry-leading pioneer, serving as Executive Director and CEO of the SDForum from 2002-2006 and earning a coveted SDForum Visionary Award in 2006. Merling is a regular speaker at industry events including the API Strategy Summit and GlueCon. She also holds board seats at the SWIFT Bank Innovation Group, Evans Data Software Development Market Research and Innovation Games, and is actively involved in entrepreneur mentorship.

Merling studied Economics at Oakland University, Michigan, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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How Telcos Got API Religion and what comes next. Laura Merling

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Laura Merling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Internet, Technology, Sales, Marketing, Business and Strategic Leadership.

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Laura Merling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Internet, Technology and Sales. The estimated speaking fee range to book Laura Merling for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Laura Merling can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dyana Valentine, Adam Berlew and Scott Ingram. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Laura Merling for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2024.

Laura Merling Videos

How Telcos Got API Religion and what comes next. Laura Merling
  • How do I book Laura Merling to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Laura Merling, 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 $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Laura Merling, 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 Laura Merling speak about?

    Laura Merling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Internet, Technology, Sales, Marketing, Business and Strategic Leadership.
  • Who is the agent for Laura Merling?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Laura Merling 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 Laura Merling 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 Laura Merling 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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