Yancey Strickler

Yancey Strickler

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder & Former CEO of Kickstarter; Author of "This Could Be Our Future;" World Economic Forum Young Global Leader

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Yancey Strickler Biography

Yancey Strickler is a writer and the co-founder and former CEO of Kickstarter. Viking Books will publish Strickler’s first book, “This Could Be Our Future: A Manifesto for a More Generous World” on October 29.

Since introducing the world to crowdfunding a decade ago, Kickstarter has helped creative people raise more than $4 billion in funding for their projects. Among the projects that got their start on Kickstarter: Cards Against Humanity, Oculus Rift, multiple Oscar-winning films, projects by Spike Lee, Neil Young, Marina Abramovic, and thousands of albums, books, comics, artworks, gadgets, plays, and restaurants.

In 2015, Kickstarter became a Public Benefit Corporation, choosing to focus the company’s mission, as the New York Times wrote, on “altruism over profit.” A study by the Wharton School of Business the same year found that Kickstarter projects created more than 300,000 full- and part-time jobs.

Strickler has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People. He’s spoken at the Museum of Modern Art, Tribeca and Sundance Film Festivals, Web Summit, SXSW, Walker Art Center, Stanford, Columbia University, and NYU.

Strickler is co-founder of the artistic resource The Creative Independent and a former music journalist whose writing has appeared in Pitchfork, the Village Voice, and The Washington Post. The London Spectator called him “one of the least obnoxious tech evangelists ever.”

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Yancey Strickler Speaking Topics

Fireside Chat

Strickler joins an interviewer for a lively conversation about the story of Kickstarter, becoming a Public Benefit Corporation, how to build a creative organization, the state of creativity and culture today, how to communicate effectively on the web, and what the future might have in store for our organizations and communities.

The Emotions of Leadership

Business gurus write about Wartime CEOs and Peacetime CEOs, and how different moments call for different kinds of leadership. But success or failure is often determined not by strategic decisions, but by the emotional leadership of the people making them. What does it mean to manage our emotions as leaders? How do we stay focused on what matters? Hear from Strickler’s personal experiences and come together with others on the challenges and emotions of leadership.

Creativity Can Solve Anything

How people have used creativity to design new solutions to new and old problems. Adele’s battles with ticket scalpers, the invention of the three-point shot, the history of modern medicine, and some inspiring creations through Kickstarter, among others, show humanity at its most creative. This talk shows how creative thinking, attention to detail, and bold actions can lead to new ways of approaching old problems.

This Could Be Our Future

The story of Kickstarter, from an ingenious idea and three friends to billions of dollars in funding for creative projects. Strickler takes the audience through the experience, sharing the challenges and memorable moments from the journey. Strickler then zooms out further, showing the exciting possibilities of a new way of thinking about value.

Yancey Strickler Videos

Yancey Strickler: Resist & Thrive
The Governance of Innovation - Yancey Strickler keynote

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What topics does Yancey Strickler speak about?

Yancey Strickler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Executive Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Entrepreneurship and Technology.

Who is the agent for Yancey Strickler?

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Yancey Strickler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Executive Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Yancey Strickler for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Yancey Strickler can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mitch Lowe, Josh Linkner and Suneel Gupta. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Yancey Strickler for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/01/2024.

Yancey Strickler Speaking Topics

  • Fireside Chat

    Strickler joins an interviewer for a lively conversation about the story of Kickstarter, becoming a Public Benefit Corporation, how to build a creative organization, the state of creativity and culture today, how to communicate effectively on the web, and what the future might have in store for our organizations and communities.

  • The Emotions of Leadership

    Business gurus write about Wartime CEOs and Peacetime CEOs, and how different moments call for different kinds of leadership. But success or failure is often determined not by strategic decisions, but by the emotional leadership of the people making them. What does it mean to manage our emotions as leaders? How do we stay focused on what matters? Hear from Strickler’s personal experiences and come together with others on the challenges and emotions of leadership.

  • Creativity Can Solve Anything

    How people have used creativity to design new solutions to new and old problems. Adele’s battles with ticket scalpers, the invention of the three-point shot, the history of modern medicine, and some inspiring creations through Kickstarter, among others, show humanity at its most creative. This talk shows how creative thinking, attention to detail, and bold actions can lead to new ways of approaching old problems.

  • This Could Be Our Future

    The story of Kickstarter, from an ingenious idea and three friends to billions of dollars in funding for creative projects. Strickler takes the audience through the experience, sharing the challenges and memorable moments from the journey. Strickler then zooms out further, showing the exciting possibilities of a new way of thinking about value.

Yancey Strickler Videos

Yancey Strickler: Resist & Thrive
The Governance of Innovation - Yancey Strickler keynote
  • How do I book Yancey Strickler to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Yancey Strickler, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Yancey Strickler are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Yancey Strickler, 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 Yancey Strickler speak about?

    Yancey Strickler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Executive Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Entrepreneurship and Technology.
  • Who is the agent for Yancey Strickler?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Yancey Strickler 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 Yancey Strickler 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 Yancey Strickler 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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