Martine Rothblatt
Keynote Speaker: Medical Ethics & Technology Expert; Creator of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Chairman & CEO of United Therapeutics Corp
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Martine Rothblatt Biography
Dr. Martine Rothblatt founded United Therapeutics in 1996 and has served as Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer since its inception. Previously, she created the satellite radio company SiriusXM. She is an inventor or co-inventor on nine U.S. patents, with additional applications pending.
Forbes magazine named Rothblatt to their "50 Over 50" and "America's Self-Made Women" lists in 2023.
Her pioneering book, "Your Life or Mine: How Geoethics Can Resolve the Conflict Between Private and Public Interests in Xenotransplantation," anticipated the need both for global virus bio-surveillance and a greatly expanded supply of transplantable organs. Dr. Rothblatt has also analyzed the socio-ethical issues of human-like cyber competencies, as are emerging from large language models, in her 2014 book "Virtually Human."
After graduating from UCLA with law and MBA degrees, Rothblatt served as President & CEO of Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill’s satellite navigation company, Geostar. The satellite system she launched in 1986 continues to operate today, providing service to certain government agencies. She also created Sirius Satellite Radio in 1990, serving as its Chairman and CEO.
In the years that followed, Rothblatt’s daughter would be diagnosed with life-threatening pulmonary hypertension. Determined to find a cure, she left the communications business and entered the world of medical biotechnology. She earned her Ph.D. in medical ethics at the Royal London College of Medicine & Dentistry and founded the United Therapeutics Corporation in 1996. The company focuses on the development and commercialization of biotechnology in order to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening conditions. Since then, she has become the highest-paid female CEO in America.
In 2004, Rothblatt launched the Terasem Movement, a not-for-profit charity endowed for the purpose of educating the public on the practicality and necessity of greatly extending human life. The group focuses on the possibility of technological immortality through processes such as mind uploading, nanotechnology, and advanced robotics. These topics are explored in-depth in Rothblatt’s 2014 book, "Virtually Human: The Promise – and the Peril – of Digital Immortality," which examines how close we are to achieving a full simulation of the human brain via software and computer technology, also known as cyberconsciousness. The Terasem Movement demonstrated this concept with the construction of BINA48, an intelligent robot based on the personality and appearance of Bina Rothlatt, Rothblatt’s wife. BINA48 was profiled in The New York Times, GQ, WNYC Radio, and other media outlets.
Rothblatt’s public service activities include representing the radio astronomy community in its efforts to secure quiet frequency bands for astrophysical research, developing improved medical ethics for transgender health service providers, and leading the International Bar Association’s effort to provide the United Nations with a Human Genome Treaty. She is also the author of numerous books on communications, bioethics, politics, and transgenderism.
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Martine Rothblatt Videos
Your Life or Mine: How Geoethics Can Resolve the Conflict Between Public and Private Interests in Xenotransplantation
Virtually Human: The Promiseand the Perilof Digital Immortality
From Transgender to Transhuman: A Manifesto On the Freedom Of Form
Two Stars for Peace: The Case for Using U.S. Statehood to Achieve Lasting Peace in the Middle East
Apartheid of Sex: A Manifesto on the Freedom of Gender
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Martine Rothblatt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Medicine and Government. The estimated speaking fee range to book Martine Rothblatt for live events is $100,000 - $200,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Martine Rothblatt generally travels from Silver Spring, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Reshma Saujani, Sara Blakely and Megan Smith. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Martine Rothblatt for an upcoming event.
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Your Life or Mine: How Geoethics Can Resolve the Conflict Between Public and Private Interests in Xenotransplantation
Virtually Human: The Promiseand the Perilof Digital Immortality
From Transgender to Transhuman: A Manifesto On the Freedom Of Form
Two Stars for Peace: The Case for Using U.S. Statehood to Achieve Lasting Peace in the Middle East
Apartheid of Sex: A Manifesto on the Freedom of Gender
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Martine Rothblatt, Satellite Radio Founder and Futurist, Extols the ...
"I'm not really sure why I was invited," said Dr. Martine Rothblatt from the stage of Durham, N.C.'s Fletcher Hall. Probably, she said, "because of creating ...
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Martine Rothblatt, Bina Aspen Talk Saving Their Daughter, Artificial ...
The couple spoke to Whoopi Goldberg about their daughter's illness and the medical and technological advances they've made.
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How Martine Rothblatt leapt boundaries in science, tech and gender
Dean's column: UCLA Anderson's Judy Olian on a remarkable innovator.
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Can Technology Make Us Live Forever?
Between social media, e-commerce, and the video surveillance that surrounds us on a daily basis, it seems like more and more of our thoughts are being poured into big data repositories. So, how will this information be used in future technologies? Maybe not so differently than what we see in the movie Her, says Martine Rothblatt, CEO of United Therapeutics and creator of Sirius Radio.
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How much does it cost to book Martine Rothblatt for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Martine Rothblatt, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Martine Rothblatt are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Martine Rothblatt, 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 Martine Rothblatt speak about?
Martine Rothblatt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Medicine, Government, Law, Authors, LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Biology, Women, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Women in Tech, Influential Women and Innovation. -
Where does Martine Rothblatt travel from?
Martine Rothblatt generally travels from Silver Spring, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Martine Rothblatt?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Martine Rothblatt 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 Martine Rothblatt 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 Martine Rothblatt 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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