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Bill Gross

Bill Gross

Keynote Speaker: Founder of Idealab, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Bill Gross Biography

Bill Gross founded Idealab in March 1996. Gross is a lifelong entrepreneur, starting his first solar business in high school. After graduating from the California Institute of Technology, Gross started GNP Development, Inc., which made a natural language product for Lotus 1-2-3 called HAL. In 1985, Lotus Development Corporation acquired GNP.

In 1991, Gross started Knowledge Adventure, an educational software publisher that was eventually sold to Havas/Vivendi. Gross serves on the boards of directors of numerous companies and is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Caltech and the Art Center College of Design. Gross received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Caltech.

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Bill Gross Videos

Idealab and Heliogen Founder Bill Gross | Full Interview | Code 2022
Bill Gross: The single biggest reason why startups succeed

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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bill Gross 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 Bill Gross, 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 Bill Gross or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Bill Gross for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Bill Gross, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bill Gross, 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 Bill Gross speak about?

Bill Gross is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Environment, Sustainability, Finance, TED, Technology and E-Commerce.

Where does Bill Gross travel from?

Bill Gross generally travels from Pasadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Bill Gross?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bill Gross 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 Bill Gross 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 Bill Gross 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.


Bill Gross is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bill Gross for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Bill Gross generally travels from Pasadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Andrew Winston, Geoff Colvin and Andrew Busch. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bill Gross for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/09/2024.

Bill Gross Videos

Idealab and Heliogen Founder Bill Gross | Full Interview | Code 2022
Bill Gross: The single biggest reason why startups succeed
  • How do I book Bill Gross to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Bill Gross, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bill Gross, 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 Bill Gross speak about?

    Bill Gross is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Environment, Sustainability, Finance, TED, Technology and E-Commerce.
  • Where does Bill Gross travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bill Gross 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 Bill Gross 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 Bill Gross 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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