David Cancel

David Cancel

Keynote Speaker: Former Executive Chairman at Drift; Founder of Performable, Ghostery, Lookery & Complete, Inc.

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David Cancel Biography

David Cancel is best known for creating hypergrowth products and product teams at companies such as Drift, HubSpot, Performable, Ghostery, and Complete. From 2015 to 2022, Cancel served as the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) at Drift, the world's leading conversational marketing and sales platform that helps businesses connect with customers. In 2022, he transitioned to executive chairman, and he stayed until 2024.

Before founding Drift, Cancel was the chief product officer at HubSpot, which acquired Performable, a next-generation marketing automation software platform that Cancel founded and served as CEO. Prior to Performable, David was the co-founder and chief technology officer (CTO) of Lookery, the founder and CTO of Compete, which was acquired by WPP(LON:WPP), and the CTO of BuyerZone, which was acquired by Reed Elsevier (NYSE: RUK). In the late 90s, Cancel was part of the founding team of Bolt.com and part of Lycos. He sits on several boards and is an active angel investor. He is a part-time board member for Olo, an open SaaS platform for restaurants that enables hospitality at every touchpoint, and a part-time board member for the Whitney Museum of American Art.

He has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Fortune, Wired, and Fast Company and has guest lectured on entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School, MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and other universities.

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David Cancel Videos

Drift CEO David Cancel on Learning Sales, Enhancing Services
David Cancel on the Taiwanese Entrepreneur Who Taught Him The Ropes
David Cancel, Drift CEO: A Fortt Knox Conversation

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What topics does David Cancel speak about?

David Cancel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Media, Marketing, Innovation, Technology, Podcast Host, Hispanic Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion.

Where does David Cancel travel from?

David Cancel generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for David Cancel?

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

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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David Cancel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Media, Marketing and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Cancel for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Cancel generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dan Gingiss, Brian Solis and Morin Oluwole. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Cancel for an upcoming event.

David Cancel Videos

Drift CEO David Cancel on Learning Sales, Enhancing Services
David Cancel on the Taiwanese Entrepreneur Who Taught Him The Ropes
David Cancel, Drift CEO: A Fortt Knox Conversation
David Cancel, Keynote, Hypergrowth 2017 - YouTube
The Next Wave In Sales And Marketing by David Cancel - YouTube

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  • How do I book David Cancel to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for David Cancel, 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 David Cancel, 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 Cancel speak about?

    David Cancel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Media, Marketing, Innovation, Technology, Podcast Host, Hispanic Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion.
  • Where does David Cancel travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Cancel 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 Cancel 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 Cancel 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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