Craig Newmark
Keynote Speaker: Internet Entrepreneur & Philanthropist; Founder of Craigslist; Leading Advocate for Journalism & Cybersecurity
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Categories:Business, Innovation, Customer Experience, Creativity, Technology, Computer Science, Author, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Business Leadership, Social Media, Marketing, Political, Leadership, Economy, Finance, Entrepreneurship, News & Media, Social Entrepreneurship, Non-Profit, Social Activism, Cybersecurity, Philanthropy
Craig Newmark Biography
Craig Newmark is an internet entrepreneur and philanthropist recognized as the founder of Craigslist, a web-based platform that transformed classified advertising and community engagement. Before establishing Craigslist, Newmark worked as a contract computer programmer for companies including Bank of America and Sun Microsystems. His first position after college was with IBM, where he spent 17 years as a programmer and systems engineer. While serving as an IT consultant for Charles Schwab, Newmark began circulating emails to friends and colleagues about events in the San Francisco Bay Area. As interest grew, users suggested additional services such as job postings, sale items, and apartment listings, which Newmark gradually incorporated. He launched craigslist.org, enabling people to exchange information, primarily without charge.
Initially an email list, Craigslist evolved into a globally recognized website serving millions of users. Newmark emphasized community service and user experience over commercialization, prioritizing civic engagement. The website receives more than 30 billion page views per month, has 50 million users in the United States, and supports 12 languages. Newmark stepped down as chief executive officer and handed the role to Jim Buckmaster, no longer participating in the platform's daily operations. Time Magazine named Newmark among the 100 people shaping the world.
Newmark has used his wealth to support philanthropic causes, focusing on journalism, cybersecurity, and technology access. He founded Craig Newmark Philanthropies, which consolidates his charitable initiatives. Newmark contributed $50 million to support military families, voter registration, and women in technology, and has given more than $500 million to veterans and military families, nonpartisan journalism, cybersecurity education, hunger relief, and animal welfare. He established a $20 million endowment at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, now the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, and provided $5 million to the Poynter Institute to create the Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership. He also donated $10 million to Columbia University to establish a center for journalism ethics and security and a professorship.
In cybersecurity, Newmark committed $50 million to the Cyber Civil Defense initiative and later increased his donations to $100 million to address cyber threats. He pledged an additional $100 million to organizations supporting veterans and military families. The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked Newmark among the top individual donors, with total giving of $100 million. He has signed the Giving Pledge and focuses his philanthropic strategy on cybersecurity and supporting military families and veterans. Newmark credits his Sunday School teachers, Holocaust survivors, with shaping his ethical outlook and commitment to treating others with respect. His ongoing work in technology, philanthropy, journalism, and cybersecurity reflects a dedication to strengthening democracy and supporting those who serve the country.
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Craig Newmark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Customer Experience, Creativity, Technology, Computer Science, Author, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Business Leadership, Social Media, Marketing, Political, Leadership, Economy, Finance, Entrepreneurship, News & Media, Social Entrepreneurship, Non-Profit, Social Activism, Cybersecurity and Philanthropy.
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Craig Newmark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Customer Experience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Craig Newmark for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Craig Newmark 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 Jimmy Wales, R "Ray" Wang and Richard Florida. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Craig Newmark for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Craig Newmark to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Craig Newmark 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 Craig Newmark, 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 Craig Newmark or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Craig Newmark for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Craig Newmark, 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 $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Craig Newmark, 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 Craig Newmark speak about?
Craig Newmark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Customer Experience, Creativity, Technology, Computer Science, Author, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Business Leadership, Social Media, Marketing, Political, Leadership, Economy, Finance, Entrepreneurship, News & Media, Social Entrepreneurship, Non-Profit, Social Activism, Cybersecurity and Philanthropy. -
Where does Craig Newmark travel from?
Craig Newmark 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 Craig Newmark?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Craig Newmark 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 Craig Newmark 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 Craig Newmark 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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