Nathan Myhrvold
Keynote Speaker: Founder of Intellectual Ventures; Former Chief Strategist & Chief Technology Officer of the Microsoft Corporation; Author of “Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking"
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Nathan Myhrvold Biography
Nathan Myhrvold founded Intellectual Ventures after retiring from his position as chief strategist and chief technology officer of Microsoft Corporation. At Intellectual Ventures, Myhrvold is focused on a variety of business interests relating to the funding, creation and commercialization of inventions. During his 14-year tenure at Microsoft, Dr. Myhrvold held various positions within the company and was responsible for founding Microsoft Research and numerous technology groups that resulted in many of Microsoft's most successful products. He has extensive experience successfully linking research to product development and commercialization.
In 1986, Myhrvolds company Dynamical Systems was acquired by Microsoft. Prior to that, he was a postdoctoral fellow in the department of applied mathematics and theoretical physics at Cambridge University and worked with Professor Stephen Hawking on research in cosmology, quantum field theory in curved space time and quantum theories of gravitation. Dr. Myhrvold holds hundreds of patents and has hundreds issued or pending.
Dr. Myhrvold earned a doctorate in theoretical and mathematical physics and a master's degree in mathematical economics from Princeton University. In 2005, in recognition of his distinguished career, Princeton awarded Dr. Myhrvold the James Madison Medal, the universitys top honor for alumni. He also has a master's degree in geophysics and space physics and a bachelor's degree in mathematics, both from UCLA. Currently, he serves on the Advisory Board for the Department of Physics at the University of Washington. He is also an affiliate research associate of paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies where he funds and participates in paleontological research and yearly expeditions.
Dr. Myhrvold is a member of the United Ways Million Dollar Roundtable and a regular contributor to local Seattle arts and education non-profits. In 2000, he partnered with Paul Allen and pledged $1 million to the SETI Foundation, to fund the development phase of the worlds most powerful telescope the Allen Telescope Array.
An avid nature and wildlife photographer, Dr. Myhrvolds work is featured in the books America 24/7 and Washington 24/7 where his photographs helped capture a week in the life of people and nature in the United States during the spring of 2003. His research has been published in scientific journals including Science, Nature, Paleobiology, Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology and the Physical Review and he has contributed articles to magazines including Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Time, and National Geographic Traveler. In 2004, he provided the foreword to a book profiling some of the worlds greatest inventors Juice: The Creative Fuel that Drives World-Class Inventors. He has also been named one of the most influential people in IP by several leading IP trade publications.
He is currently working on a cookbook surveying the science, technology, and techniques used in modern cuisine. Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking, is expected to be released early 2011.
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Renowned entrepreneur, UCLA alumnus Nathan Myhrvold to deliver 2015 College Commencement address
Nathan Myhrvold, an inventor, entrepreneur, author and UCLA alumnus, will be the keynote speaker for the UCLA College commencement ceremonies on Friday, June 12...
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Nathan Myhrvold Steak Recipe - Business Insider
Perhaps you know this, and perhaps you don't, but former Microsoft chief technical officer Nathan Myhrvold is extremely creative in the kitchen. Two years ago ...
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Nathan Myhrvold Shares Cooking-Science Tips - Yahoo News
From Yahoo News: The former chief technology officer at Microsoft, co-founder of Intellectual Ventures and co-author of Modernist Cuisine talks simple tips for ...
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Nathan Myhrvold's Intellectual Ventures Said to Be Hunting for New
It appears that Intellectual Ventures, the controversial company founded on the idea that it could create a capital marketplace in patents, is having trouble raising ...
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How Nathan Myhrvold's Modernist Cuisine Became The World's Most
Microsoft's old tech chief cooked up Modernist Cuisine as an indulgent hobby. It's turned into the most influential --and profitable--cookbook series in the world.
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What topics does Nathan Myhrvold speak about?
Nathan Myhrvold is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Healthcare, Celebrity Chef, Business, Business Leadership, Health, Nutrition, Science, Inspirational, Relationships, Innovation, TED, Leadership, Economy, Finance and Entrepreneurship. -
Where does Nathan Myhrvold travel from?
Nathan Myhrvold generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Nathan Myhrvold?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nathan Myhrvold 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 Nathan Myhrvold 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 Nathan Myhrvold 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?
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