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David A. Owens

David A. Owens

Keynote Speaker: Vanderbilt Management Professor, Director of the Executive Development Institute & Author of "Creative People Must Be Stopped!"

David A. Owens Biography

Dr. David A. Owens serves as the Evans Family Executive Director of The Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, for which he led the visioning and design. He serves as Professor of the Practice of Innovation at the Owen Graduate School of Management with a joint appointment in the Vanderbilt School of Engineering. In 2021 he was named an Alexander Heard Distinguished Service Professor for the university.

Owens received his PhD through a joint program between the School of Engineering and the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University where he also earned his BS in electrical engineering and an MS in Product Design & Engineering.

A Registered Professional Engineer, a status he earned while working at the San Francisco International Airport, Owens also has significant industry experience. He was CEO of Griffin Technology, at the time the largest Apple iPod/iPhone accessory maker, he consulted on innovation strategy and design process for NASA, Mars, Wrigley, Cisco, LEGO, Bridgestone, and Nissan among many others, and he serves on private and public corporate boards. As a design engineer at IDEO, he worked on new products for firms including Apple, Dell, Xerox, Canon, and Steelcase.

His academic work takes a cross-disciplinary perspective on innovation practices and constraints in business, healthcare and education. He has published in numerous journals and given more than 250 talks internationally. His book, “Creative People Must Be Stopped! Six Ways We Stop Innovation Without Even Trying,” is the basis of his MOOC that has enrolled over 150,000 students.

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David A. Owens Videos

When Creativity Kills Innovation | David Owens | TEDxNashville

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What topics does David A. Owens speak about?

David A. Owens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Authors, Business Leadership, Professors, Creativity, Diversity & Inclusion, Marketing, Corporate Strategy and Strategic Leadership.

Where does David A. Owens travel from?

David A. Owens generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for David A. Owens?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David A. Owens 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 David A. Owens for your next private or corporate function.

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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 David A. Owens 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.


David A. Owens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Innovation, Authors and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book David A. Owens for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. David A. Owens generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Anil Gupta, Natalie Nixon and Ori Brafman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David A. Owens for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2024.

David A. Owens Videos

When Creativity Kills Innovation | David Owens | TEDxNashville
  • How do I book David A. Owens to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for David A. Owens, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book David A. Owens are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David A. Owens, 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 David A. Owens speak about?

    David A. Owens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Authors, Business Leadership, Professors, Creativity, Diversity & Inclusion, Marketing, Corporate Strategy and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does David A. Owens travel from?

    David A. Owens generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for David A. Owens?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David A. Owens 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 David A. Owens 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 David A. Owens 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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