Salim Ismail

Salim Ismail

Keynote Speaker: Futurist, Strategist & Entrepreneur; Founder, OpenExO & Founding Executive Director, Singularity University; Author of Best-Selling "Exponential Organizations"

Salim Ismail Biography

Futurist and best-selling author of "Exponential Organizations" and "Exponential Transformation," Salim Ismail has been building disruptive digital companies as a serial entrepreneur since the early 2000s.

Ismail is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and Co-Founder and Chairman of OpenExO, a global transformation ecosystem that connects world-class professionals with organizations, institutions, and people who want to build a better future through cutting-edge ideas and actionable methodologies. The ExO consulting ecosystem consists of more than 155 certified coaches and advisors from 29 countries doing business in 24 different languages. OpenExO and the global consulting team at ExO Works transform global business by catapulting organizations into the world of exponential thinking through the ExO Sprint, a proprietary process to achieve 10x performance for organizations of all types.

Ismail founded and led some of the most influential tech companies at the foundation of our digital society, including PubSub Concepts and Angstro, which Google acquired in 2010. He also led Yahoo!’s internal incubator, Brickhouse, and is a member of the XPRIZE Foundation Board. Ismail also co-founded the Fastrack Institute, which harnesses new technologies to solve the most pressing problems faced by cities today. He sits on the Board of Rokk3r, Inc. and is a general partner at its Rokk3r Fuel ExO venture fund, where he identifies the next founders of exponential growth companies.

A prolific speaker, Ismail gives more than 150 talks a year to audiences of all sizes around the world. He has been profiled in a wide array of media outlets, including The New York Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Fortune, Forbes, WIRED, Vogue, and the BBC.

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Salim Ismail Speaking Topics

Exponential Organizations

As a result of accelerating change, a new breed of businesses is scaling 10 times faster than established organizational structures. Salim Ismail calls these exponential organizations. This talk describes the characteristics and attributes of these organizations and finishes with a discussion of how to implement these ideas in established companies. He looks at today’s fastest-growing technologies and the social impact they will have on our organizational, political, legal, educational, and medical systems. From artificial intelligence to biotech, these disruptive technologies are changing the face of many disparate industries and creating new innovations and opportunities. Audiences walk away with a tailored action plan for moving forward that utilizes five internal and five external strategies to spur astounding growth – like partnering with an incubator and transforming their organization’s leadership team.

Exponential Finance

Today, there are 8 billion internet-connected devices in the world. By 2020, Salim Ismail predicts there will be 50 billion. Will computer-driven cars be a reality in three years? Will we see a dramatically lengthened lifespan and delayed retirements in a matter of 1-2 decades? What does this mean for investment, growth, and contraction in key industries? As the world becomes more digital, advancements in technology are skyrocketing. Technology strategist Salim Ismail knows the trajectory of fascinating projects that are sure to change our lives and challenge societal norms as we know them. His take on the impact on the financial services sector will have you thinking twice about where to put money and how much is needed for the future.

The Future of Entrepreneurship

The confluence of new developments makes today the best time ever to be an entrepreneur. Salim talks about how accelerating technologies, crowdfunding, incubators, fab labs, and cloud computing have made it faster, better, and cheaper to be an entrepreneur. This talk also covers the steps needed to create entrepreneurial ecosystems and start-up communities in different regions.

Exponential Medicine

The fastest technological improvement today is being seen in biotechnology. According to technology strategist Salim Ismail, by the year 2020, it will be cheaper to sequence your genome than to flush your toilet. What will this mean for personalized therapies? Will we eradicate allergies? Or grow replacement organs? Will artificial intelligence make better, more accurate diagnoses than human doctors? Could a computer be your future surgeon? Ismail tells incredible stories of the research and development he’s seen first-hand and the potential for next-generation disruptive technologies. He weighs the benefits with the sinister side and calls on society to prepare our systems for running the world (legal, political, medical) to meet the realities of the very near future.

Salim Ismail Videos

AI & Bitcoin - How Our World Will Change This Decade
Salim Ismail - Building an abundant world
How AI Will Change Business Forever With Salim Ismail

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How much does it cost to book Salim Ismail for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Salim Ismail, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Salim Ismail are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Salim Ismail, 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 Salim Ismail speak about?

Salim Ismail is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business Leadership, Science, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership and Futurism.

Where does Salim Ismail travel from?

Salim Ismail generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Salim Ismail?

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

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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 Salim Ismail 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.


Salim Ismail is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Technology and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Salim Ismail for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Salim Ismail generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Diamandis, Ray Kurzweil and Ian Bremmer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Salim Ismail for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/11/2024.

Salim Ismail Speaking Topics

  • Exponential Organizations

    As a result of accelerating change, a new breed of businesses is scaling 10 times faster than established organizational structures. Salim Ismail calls these exponential organizations. This talk describes the characteristics and attributes of these organizations and finishes with a discussion of how to implement these ideas in established companies. He looks at today’s fastest-growing technologies and the social impact they will have on our organizational, political, legal, educational, and medical systems. From artificial intelligence to biotech, these disruptive technologies are changing the face of many disparate industries and creating new innovations and opportunities. Audiences walk away with a tailored action plan for moving forward that utilizes five internal and five external strategies to spur astounding growth – like partnering with an incubator and transforming their organization’s leadership team.

  • Exponential Finance

    Today, there are 8 billion internet-connected devices in the world. By 2020, Salim Ismail predicts there will be 50 billion. Will computer-driven cars be a reality in three years? Will we see a dramatically lengthened lifespan and delayed retirements in a matter of 1-2 decades? What does this mean for investment, growth, and contraction in key industries? As the world becomes more digital, advancements in technology are skyrocketing. Technology strategist Salim Ismail knows the trajectory of fascinating projects that are sure to change our lives and challenge societal norms as we know them. His take on the impact on the financial services sector will have you thinking twice about where to put money and how much is needed for the future.

  • The Future of Entrepreneurship

    The confluence of new developments makes today the best time ever to be an entrepreneur. Salim talks about how accelerating technologies, crowdfunding, incubators, fab labs, and cloud computing have made it faster, better, and cheaper to be an entrepreneur. This talk also covers the steps needed to create entrepreneurial ecosystems and start-up communities in different regions.

  • Exponential Medicine

    The fastest technological improvement today is being seen in biotechnology. According to technology strategist Salim Ismail, by the year 2020, it will be cheaper to sequence your genome than to flush your toilet. What will this mean for personalized therapies? Will we eradicate allergies? Or grow replacement organs? Will artificial intelligence make better, more accurate diagnoses than human doctors? Could a computer be your future surgeon? Ismail tells incredible stories of the research and development he’s seen first-hand and the potential for next-generation disruptive technologies. He weighs the benefits with the sinister side and calls on society to prepare our systems for running the world (legal, political, medical) to meet the realities of the very near future.

Salim Ismail Videos

AI & Bitcoin - How Our World Will Change This Decade
Salim Ismail - Building an abundant world
How AI Will Change Business Forever With Salim Ismail
PF12: Salim Ismail - Entrepreneurship and Disruptive Technologies ...
Salim Ismail Gifted Citizen - La Ciudad de las Ideas 2012 "The ...

Salim Ismail Reviews

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  • B2W Digital - Aug 24 2018

  • Guidant Financial - Mar 06 2017

  • How do I book Salim Ismail to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Salim Ismail, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Salim Ismail are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Salim Ismail, 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 Salim Ismail speak about?

    Salim Ismail is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business Leadership, Science, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership and Futurism.
  • Where does Salim Ismail travel from?

    Salim Ismail generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Salim Ismail?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Salim Ismail 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 Salim Ismail 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 Salim Ismail 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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