Ben Foss
Keynote Speaker: Inventor, Entrepreneur & Neurodiversity Advocate; Creator of the Intel Reader; Founder of Headstrong Nation; Author of "The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan"
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Ben Foss Biography
Ben Foss is an inventor, entrepreneur, and disability rights advocate whose personal experience with dyslexia has shaped his career in assistive technology and neurodiversity advocacy. Diagnosed with dyslexia at age 8, Foss developed strategies for managing his learning difference that influenced his professional pursuits. He graduated from Wesleyan University, receiving the Truman and Marshall scholarships, and holds a JD/MBA from Stanford Law and Business Schools.
While at Stanford, Foss identified a need for greater independence in reading for individuals with dyslexia. This led to the development of a mobile, handheld device that converts printed text into digital text and reads it aloud, known as the Intel Reader. The device, created by taking a picture of written words, was developed at the invitation of Andy Grove, former CEO and chairman of Intel, to advance technology for people with disabilities. The Intel Reader received national media attention for its impact on accessibility.
Foss is the founder of Headstrong Nation, a national organization supporting dyslexic adults and parents of dyslexic children. He also co-founded Integration Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in dyslexic entrepreneurs. As an author, Foss wrote "The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Love of Learning," published by Random House, which serves as a practical guide for families navigating dyslexia.
Foss appears in the HBO documentary "Journey Into Dyslexia." His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business News, ABC, CNN, and the BBC. He regularly speaks to Fortune 500 companies, human resources and public policy organizations, and academic institutions, sharing insights on neurodiversity, disability rights, and inclusive innovation.
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Ben Foss shares how to turn shame into hope, helping people feel more connected and authentic.
Ben Foss is a prominent inventor, entrepreneur and activist who believes everyone can learn to have less shame and more joy in their lives. He is the inventor of the Intel Reader®, a device CNN called "too ground breaking to ignore" and focuses his innovation and research on the lessons we can all learn from other people's challenges. He is a proud dyslexic and his first book, The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Love of Learning was published by Random House in Fall 2013.
A leader in the dyslexic community, Ben Foss denied his own dyslexia until he was in college • Armed with a Stanford law degree and an MBA, Foss is currently an activist, inventor, entrepreneur, and author that focuses his boundless energy on improving the lot of those with learning disabilities
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What topics does Ben Foss speak about?
Ben Foss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Non-Profit, Non-Fiction Authors, Neurodiversity, Belonging, College, Human Resources, Author, Motivational, Business, Inventors, Disability, Technology, LGBTQ, Digital Health, Overcoming Adversity, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
Where does Ben Foss travel from?
Ben Foss generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Ben Foss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Non-Profit, Non-Fiction Authors and Neurodiversity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ben Foss for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ben Foss generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jon Bergmann, Jonathan Mooney and Temple Grandin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ben Foss for an upcoming event.
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Choose Strength Not Shame
Ben Foss shares how to turn shame into hope, helping people feel more connected and authentic.
Ben Foss is a prominent inventor, entrepreneur and activist who believes everyone can learn to have less shame and more joy in their lives. He is the inventor of the Intel Reader®, a device CNN called "too ground breaking to ignore" and focuses his innovation and research on the lessons we can all learn from other people's challenges. He is a proud dyslexic and his first book, The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Love of Learning was published by Random House in Fall 2013.
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Changing the Conversation About Dyslexia
A leader in the dyslexic community, Ben Foss denied his own dyslexia until he was in college • Armed with a Stanford law degree and an MBA, Foss is currently an activist, inventor, entrepreneur, and author that focuses his boundless energy on improving the lot of those with learning disabilities
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How do I book Ben Foss to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ben Foss 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 Ben Foss, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ben Foss or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ben Foss for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ben Foss, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ben Foss, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ben Foss speak about?
Ben Foss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Non-Profit, Non-Fiction Authors, Neurodiversity, Belonging, College, Human Resources, Author, Motivational, Business, Inventors, Disability, Technology, LGBTQ, Digital Health, Overcoming Adversity, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Ben Foss travel from?
Ben Foss generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ben Foss?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ben Foss 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ben Foss 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 Ben Foss 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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