Dave McClure

Dave McClure

Keynote Speaker: Founder of Practical Venture Capital

Dave McClure Biography

Dave has been a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor for over 25 years. He has invested in hundreds of startups around the world, including 10+ IPOs and 40+ unicorns (Credit Karma, Twilio, SendGrid, Lyft, The RealReal, Talkdesk, Grab, Intercom, Canva, Udemy, Lucid, GitLab, Reddit, Stripe, Bukalapak).

Prior to launching PVC in 2019, he was the founding partner of 500 Startups, a global VC firm with $1B AUM that has invested in over 2,500 companies and 5,000 founders across 75 countries. Dave created 20 VC funds under the 500 brand and invested in 20 other VC funds around the world.

Dave began his investing career at Founders Fund where he made seed-stage investments in 40 companies, resulting in 4 unicorns and 3 IPOs. He led the Credit Karma seed round in 2009. His $3M portfolio returned >$200M in under 10 years.

Before he became an investor, Dave was Director of Marketing at PayPal from 2001-2004. He was also the founder/CEO of Aslan Computing, acquired by Servinet in 1998. Dave graduated from the Johns Hopkins University with his BS in Engineering & Applied Mathematics.

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Dave McClure is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Computer Science, Social Media, Business Leadership, Economy, Finance and Art & Design.

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Dave McClure generally travels from Los Altos, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Dave McClure is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Technology and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dave McClure for virtual events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Dave McClure generally travels from Los Altos, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Thiel, Dan Martell and Ron Conway. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dave McClure for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/06/2025.

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  • How do I book Dave McClure to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Dave McClure, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave McClure, 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 Dave McClure speak about?

    Dave McClure is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Computer Science, Social Media, Business Leadership, Economy, Finance and Art & Design.
  • Where does Dave McClure travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave McClure 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 Dave McClure 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 Dave McClure 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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