Steven Galanis Biography
Steven Galanis is an American entrepreneur passionate about building strong lasting relationships predicated on integrity, respect, and mutual trust. His passion for connecting people led him to found Cameo, a marketplace where fans can book personalized video shoutouts from their favorite people, with Martin Blencowe & Devon Townsend. Recognized as one of “Hollywood’s Top Innovators” by THR (The Hollywood Reporter), Galanis has been named “40 under 40” by Crain’s Chicago Business and “Innovator of the Year (B2C)” by Chicago Inno.
Cameo has forever altered the way fans can interact with their favorite celebrities. In 2020, Cameo topped Fast Company’s list of the “World’s Most Innovative Social Media Companies” and was named one of the “World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies.” In 2019, Cameo took home the prestigious Momentum Award given annually by 1871 & the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center. Cameo was named one of the "50 Most Genius Companies" by Time Magazine in 2018.
To date, Cameo has raised over $65M in venture capital from some of the world’s top investors including Seed (Starting Line, Chicago Ventures, & Origin Ventures), Series A (Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bedrock, Pritzker Group), & Series B (Kleiner Perkins, The Chernin Group, Bain Capital Ventures, & Spark Capital).
Outside of Cameo, Galanis is an active member of the YPO Chicago Chapter and the Economic Club of Chicago. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity Chicago and on Duke University's Young Alumni Development Committee. He is LinkedIn alum who previously worked as a trader on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange and founder of two film investment companies where he produced movies featuring stars such as Bruce Willis and Robert De Niro. Galanis is a 2010 graduate of Duke University where he majored in History.
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Steven Galanis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Communication, Social Media, Celebrity, Entertainers, Internet and Technology.
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Steven Galanis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Communication. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Steven Galanis generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kevin Allocca, Amy Jo Martin and Lori Cheek. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Steven Galanis for an upcoming event.
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Cameo CEO Steven Galanis on the New Game of Fame
Social media completely changed how celebrities interact with their fans. But until recently, that relationship was still largely a one-way street. Enter Cameo. This four-year-old company lets fans commission videos from their favorite influencers. Now, Gilbert Gottfried can roast your bff. Kevin from The Office can wish your mom a happy birthday. Snoop Dogg can order your students to read their syllabus.
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Cameo CEO Steven Galanis on building a $1 billion start-up: ‘I’m doing this for first time’
As the co-founder and CEO of the popular app Cameo — which allows fans to pay celebrities to make personalized video messages for them — Steven Galanis has big plans. “Our goal at Cameo is to become a publicly traded company most likely in the next 18 to 36 months,” Galanis tells CNBC Make It. Business has exploded amid the Covid-19 pandemic, he says.
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What is a celebrity worth? | The Economist
The writer of this piece deserves a big raise,” says Bret “The Hitman” Hart, a professional wrestler from the 1990s. “He is the best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be,” he adds, echoing his old catchphrase. Your correspondent paid Mr Hart $150 to sing his praises. Mr Hart is one of over 10,000 celebrities on Cameo, an online service where anyone can commission famous people to film short messages. Its popularity has surged as celebrities seek new sources of income and confined consumers look for ways to spend money. Last year they paid some $100m for 1.3m videos, more than in the previous three years combined.
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How Cameo Generated $100 Million Last Year From Celebrity Shout-Out Videos
Social media provides an unprecedented way for stars to connect with their fans — but only the upper echelons of celebrities have been able to convert their online presence into cold, hard cash. Steven Galanis, co-founder and CEO of Cameo, says his company is part of a rising wave of direct-to-fan platforms that is changing that, by letting a much broader range of talent make money online.
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How do I book Steven Galanis to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Steven Galanis for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Steven Galanis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Steven Galanis, 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 Steven Galanis speak about?
Steven Galanis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Communication, Social Media, Celebrity, Entertainers, Internet and Technology. -
Where does Steven Galanis travel from?
Steven Galanis generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Steven Galanis?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Steven Galanis 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 Steven Galanis 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 Steven Galanis 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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