Ben Silbermann
Keynote Speaker: Co-founder of Pinterest, Former CEO, Executive Chairman
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Ben Silbermann is an American Internet entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of Pinterest, a virtual pinboard that enables users to organize images, recipes, and other items. Pinterest facilitates the creation and management of theme-based image collections such as events, interests, hobbies, and more, allowing users to browse other pinboards for inspiration, 're-pin' images to their own collections, and 'like' photos. Besides its utility functions, Pinterest now stands as one of the top social networking sites, directly competing with major platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
On June 28, 2022, it was announced that Silbermann would step down as Chief Executive Officer to assume the role of Executive Chairman. Bill Ready took over as Chief Executive Officer and joined the Board of Directors. Before launching Pinterest in March 2010, Silbermann pursued a career at Google within the online advertising group. Yet, his tenure was brief, as he left to explore personal projects, leading him to design iPhone apps with college friend Paul Sciarra. Despite their initial app, Tote, not achieving significant success, they collaborated with Evan Sharp to develop what would eventually become Pinterest. Silbermann's inspiration for Pinterest stemmed from his childhood hobby of collecting, which he wanted to translate into a digital format. He has always believed that "Collecting tells a lot about who you are" and saw a gap in the online market for sharing that aspect of personal identity.
Silbermann, who graduated from Yale in 2003 with a degree in Political Science, initially dreamt of becoming a doctor but later shifted his focus to entrepreneurship, moving to Silicon Valley to realize this vision. His journey and the creation of Pinterest have been encapsulated in a keynote address titled "Development from Determination," where he highlights the significance of perseverance and a strong work ethic in overcoming challenges. His narrative stands as a testament to the power of determination in the entrepreneurial landscape.
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Ben Silbermann is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Creativity and Social Media. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Ben Silbermann generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Wood, Jimmy Wales and Gary Vaynerchuk. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ben Silbermann for an upcoming event.
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Ben Silbermann interview: Pinterest CEO on IPO, startups ...
Ben Silbermann is the CEO of one of the most valuable private companies in Silicon Valley: Pinterest. But his photo-collection startup wasn't always a rocket ...
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Pinterest raises $200 million in new funding, company now valued ...
CEO Ben Silberman spoke at GigaOM's Roadmap conference in November, explaining that they didn't set out to target any specific group in building the site:.
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Checking out Pinterest's new home in San Francisco with CEO Ben ...
Pinterest moved into its new offices in San Francisco on Monday, and CEO Ben Silbermann talked with us about his goal for the company and where it's headed.
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Pinterest's Ben Silbermann on Male Users, Making Money, and ...
How are you using Pinterest right now? I'm like a lot of typical users. I use it to collect recipes. I recently had a kid, so I use it to find activities for the kid. I use it to ...
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Ben Silbermann On How Pinterest Will Translate User Aspiration ...
Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann says that the startup isn't making any money currently. However, he said the company is looking for ways to give marketers tools..
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How much does it cost to book Ben Silbermann for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ben Silbermann, 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 Ben Silbermann, 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 Ben Silbermann speak about?
Ben Silbermann is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Creativity, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science and Leadership. -
Where does Ben Silbermann travel from?
Ben Silbermann generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ben Silbermann?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ben Silbermann 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 Ben Silbermann 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 Silbermann 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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