Tekedra Mawakana

Tekedra Mawakana

Keynote Speaker: Chief Operating Officer at Waymo; Former Chairman of the Internet Association Board

Tekedra Mawakana Biography

Tekedra Mawakana is the co-CEO of Waymo, an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to be the world’s most trusted driver. In this role, she is responsible for overall company strategy, with her primary focus on ensuring Waymo’s transformational technology — the Waymo Driver — is commercialized and widely adopted.

With over two decades of experience advising consumer technology companies on how to advance their business interests around the world, Mawakana is an expert in navigating complex high-profile issues. She began her career working with regulated technology and telecom industries, and leading global technology transactions.

Mawakana previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Waymo. Prior to Waymo, she led global teams across five continents at eBay, Yahoo, AOL and Startec. She started her career at the DC-based law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP.

Mawakana currently serves on the Board of Directors for Intuit, and on the Advisory Council for Boom Technology. She is a social impact-focused angel investor, and an Advisor and LP with the Operator Collective.

Mawakana has been named to the TIME AI 100 list, the Silicon Valley Power 100 List, the US Black Chamber's Power 50 List, Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 100 Women of Influence, Fortune Magazine's 50 over 50 list, Savoy Magazine's Most Influential Black Corporate Directors, and Automotive News' 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. She has been a featured speaker at high profile events including SXSW, Code, CES and WSJ Live.

Mawakana received her JD from Columbia Law School and her BA with honors from Trinity Washington University.

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Tekedra Mawakana Videos

Tekedra Mawakana - CES 2025
Dean's Speaker Series | Tekedra Mawakana Co-CEO, Waymo
Waymo Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana | Full Interview | Code 2021

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Tekedra Mawakana is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Government, Law, Internet, Technology, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, World Affairs, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, DEI, STEM, Entrepreneurship, Women and Women in Tech.

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Tekedra Mawakana generally travels from Monte Sereno, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Tekedra Mawakana is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion and Black Heritage. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Tekedra Mawakana generally travels from Monte Sereno, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Viola Llewellyn, Reshma Saujani and Sharon Gai. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tekedra Mawakana for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/03/2025.

Tekedra Mawakana Videos

Tekedra Mawakana - CES 2025
Dean's Speaker Series | Tekedra Mawakana Co-CEO, Waymo
Waymo Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana | Full Interview | Code 2021
Tech & Politics: Exploring Silicon Valley's Regulatory Future | ChIPs ...
Bloomberg Engages Tech Industry Leaders on Diversity and Equality

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  • How do I book Tekedra Mawakana to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Tekedra Mawakana, 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 Tekedra Mawakana, 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 Tekedra Mawakana speak about?

  • Where does Tekedra Mawakana travel from?

    Tekedra Mawakana generally travels from Monte Sereno, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tekedra Mawakana?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tekedra Mawakana 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 Tekedra Mawakana 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 Tekedra Mawakana 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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