David Goldsmith
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Businessman, Consultant to Global Executives, Author
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Categories:Business, Sales, Futurism, Business Leadership, Customer Experience, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Business Coaching, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Technology, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Creativity, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Change Management, Work-Life Balance, Healthcare, Inspirational, College, Motivational, Marketing, Sports Coaching, TED
David Goldsmith Biography
David Goldsmith is an award-winning businessman, consultant and adviser, author, speaker, patent holder, and President and Co-founder of the Goldsmith Organization (New York and Hong Kong), a consulting firm servicing executive clients across six continents in commerce, nonprofits, governments, militaries, and education. He is a trusted consultant and adviser to executives in some of the world’s largest companies, including Infosys, Maersk, Illinois Tool Works, Dole, KPMG, Techtronics, and Wipro, traveling more than 300,000 miles each year to improve leaders and their organizations. Goldsmith’s close work with top-level decision makers and world leaders gives him a comprehensive insight into the challenges facing leadership today and enables him to challenge leaders to think differently, cross-pollinate solutions across industries, and provide practical (and sometimes counterintuitively innovative) tools and methodologies that create immediate, rapid, and sustainable results.
Though his formal education—a dual major in biology and psychology—prepped Goldsmith for medical school, as his undergraduate studies neared completion, he took a detour into the world of business and never looked back. His first startups, before they were called “startups”, spanned a range of industries, earned entrepreneurial awards, and garnered international interest. His past and present accomplishments have been featured in media such as the South China Morning Post, the Japanese version of Entrepreneur Magazine, the Financial Times, CNN, and various newspapers in the US and Europe.
Currently, Goldsmith is also the Co-founder of ecosystem.AI (San Francisco and London), a predictive analytics and visualization company that finds hidden value within markets; Co-founder of Buzd, LLC (San Francisco), a firm in which he is a patent holder for technological applications and products related to artificial intelligence, cell phone applications, battery technologies, and consumer products; Co-founder and CEO of TymSync, Inc. (San Diego), a forward-oriented firm that develops innovative technologies; Project Leader of Project Moon Hut/The Age of Infinite for NASA (Silicon Valley), aiming to develop an earth-and-space-based ecosystem in collaboration with NASA Silicon Valley; and adviser and stakeholder in several cutting-edge startups globally.
Goldsmith is the author of "Paid to THINK: A Leader’s Toolkit for Redefining Your Future," a work described by readers as “an MBA in a book” and acclaimed by experts as a groundbreaking approach to modern leadership and management.
He taught at New York University for twelve years and is the recipient of its Excellence in Teaching Award. Goldsmith has also taught at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and was a guest speaker for Cornell University and the Wharton School of Business for five consecutive years. Goldsmith has served on the board the Veteran’s Outreach Center, delivered numerous educational series to up and-coming leaders, and hosted two telecast programs totaling 150 interviews for the Institute of Management Consultants and the National Speakers Association. He founded the New York State chapter of the National Speakers Association and grew its membership from five original members statewide to more than a thousand—quadruple the size of the next largest chapter—across four continents and 22 states within three years.
As a consultant and adviser, Goldsmith works from the belief that if leaders think better, they will do better, regardless of their management level, degree of experience, industry, geography, culture, and function. As a speaker, Goldsmith delivers transformative presentations on leadership and the many factors affecting it, including but not limited to forecasting, innovation, and strategy.
While Goldsmith shows his clients how to achieve professional excellence, he does not subscribe to an all-work-no-play philosophy; instead, he places a strong emphasis on experiencing a high quality of life. Those who know him equally attest that he approaches every endeavor with an authentic zest to fulfill the promise on the cover of "Paid to THINK": “Achieve More, Earn More, and Live More”.
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David Goldsmith Speaking Topics
Reshape how leader think, decide, and perform across the organization.
Paid to THINK is a high-impact leadership session that helps individuals reshape how they approach their role, their decisions, and their contribution to the organization. Drawing from Enterprise Thinking, David Goldsmith brings together strategy, leadership, innovation, alliances, and forecasting to show how these elements work together in real environments. Rather than focusing on a single topic, the session connects multiple dimensions of how organizations operate so leaders can see more clearly, think more effectively, and act with greater precision. Participants walk away with a practical understanding of how to improve how they plan, prioritize, collaborate, and execute—allowing them to perform at a higher level and contribute more meaningfully to the success of the organization.
Organizations bring David in when they need to:
- Reshape how strategy is actually built and executed
- Turn thinking into structured action that produces results
- Break down silos and connect how the organization truly operates
- Bring a holistic approach to leadership, performance, and growth
- Redefine what’s possible by rethinking the past, present, and future
- Improve how decisions are made across all levels of the organization
- Equip leaders to perform at a higher level—consistently
A high-density session that changes how leaders think, operate, and perform.
Formats: Keynote (60–90 min) • Extended session • Executive workshop
Designing systems that operate across decades
Project Moon Hut, is a living case study in what it takes to design an ecosystem that has to hold together across decades, disciplines, and constraints. It's a story about change, innovation, collaboration, and our future. Yes, there is space yet leveraged individually, organizationally, and for civilization to to redefine tomorrow. When you try to build a Box with a Roof and a Door on the Moon (NASA named the project), you’re forced to confront the same questions large institutions face on Earth, only with nowhere to hide: how infrastructure gets financed, how systems coordinate, how technology transfers, how education pipelines are built, how governance and incentives work, and how you keep coherence as complexity increases. This talk gives audiences a grounded view of what long-horizon building actually looks like when you treat it as an operating system, not a campaign, and how that way of thinking can be applied inside corporations, governments, and major initiatives that need to endure.
Organizations bring David in when they need to:
- Expand how leaders define what’s possible
- Shift from incremental thinking to system-level thinking
- Reframe challenges in ways that unlock entirely new approaches
- Connect long-term thinking to present-day decisions
- See how seemingly unrelated systems actually interact
A perspective shift that changes how leaders see the future—and what they do about it.
Formats: Keynote (60–90 min) • Extended session • Executive workshop
David Goldsmith builds the keynote before he walks into the room.
Before the event, he works directly with select members of the organization—leaders, operators, and key voices inside the system—to understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface.
From those conversations, he builds a session specifically for that audience.
What follows on stage is not a presentation.
What happens on stage is a clear, direct view of how the organization actually operates—where it’s working, where it’s not, and what needs to change.
Organizations bring David in when they need to:
- See clearly what is actually happening inside the organization -Surface issues that are known—but not being addressed
- Understand how decisions, structure, and behavior are interacting
- Identify where the organization is getting in its own way
- Create alignment around what needs to change
Built before the event. Delivered in the room. Understood immediately.
David Goldsmith Videos
How do I book David Goldsmith to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Goldsmith 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 Goldsmith, 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 David Goldsmith or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book David Goldsmith for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for David Goldsmith, 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 Goldsmith are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Goldsmith, 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 David Goldsmith speak about?
David Goldsmith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Sales, Futurism, Business Leadership, Customer Experience, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Business Coaching, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Technology, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Creativity, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Change Management, Work-Life Balance, Healthcare, Inspirational, College, Motivational, Marketing, Sports Coaching and TED.
Where does David Goldsmith travel from?
David Goldsmith generally travels from Syracuse, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for David Goldsmith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Goldsmith 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 David Goldsmith 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 Goldsmith 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 Goldsmith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Sales and Futurism. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Goldsmith for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. David Goldsmith generally travels from Syracuse, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mark C. Thompson, Peter Sheahan and Marcus Buckingham. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Goldsmith for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
David Goldsmith Speaking Topics
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Paid to Think: Leading in an Interconnected Era
Reshape how leader think, decide, and perform across the organization.
Paid to THINK is a high-impact leadership session that helps individuals reshape how they approach their role, their decisions, and their contribution to the organization. Drawing from Enterprise Thinking, David Goldsmith brings together strategy, leadership, innovation, alliances, and forecasting to show how these elements work together in real environments. Rather than focusing on a single topic, the session connects multiple dimensions of how organizations operate so leaders can see more clearly, think more effectively, and act with greater precision. Participants walk away with a practical understanding of how to improve how they plan, prioritize, collaborate, and execute—allowing them to perform at a higher level and contribute more meaningfully to the success of the organization.
Organizations bring David in when they need to:
- Reshape how strategy is actually built and executed
- Turn thinking into structured action that produces results
- Break down silos and connect how the organization truly operates
- Bring a holistic approach to leadership, performance, and growth
- Redefine what’s possible by rethinking the past, present, and future
- Improve how decisions are made across all levels of the organization
- Equip leaders to perform at a higher level—consistently
A high-density session that changes how leaders think, operate, and perform.
Formats: Keynote (60–90 min) • Extended session • Executive workshop
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Project Moon Hut: A Worldwide 40 Year Project
Designing systems that operate across decades
Project Moon Hut, is a living case study in what it takes to design an ecosystem that has to hold together across decades, disciplines, and constraints. It's a story about change, innovation, collaboration, and our future. Yes, there is space yet leveraged individually, organizationally, and for civilization to to redefine tomorrow. When you try to build a Box with a Roof and a Door on the Moon (NASA named the project), you’re forced to confront the same questions large institutions face on Earth, only with nowhere to hide: how infrastructure gets financed, how systems coordinate, how technology transfers, how education pipelines are built, how governance and incentives work, and how you keep coherence as complexity increases. This talk gives audiences a grounded view of what long-horizon building actually looks like when you treat it as an operating system, not a campaign, and how that way of thinking can be applied inside corporations, governments, and major initiatives that need to endure.
Organizations bring David in when they need to:
- Expand how leaders define what’s possible
- Shift from incremental thinking to system-level thinking
- Reframe challenges in ways that unlock entirely new approaches
- Connect long-term thinking to present-day decisions
- See how seemingly unrelated systems actually interact
A perspective shift that changes how leaders see the future—and what they do about it.
Formats: Keynote (60–90 min) • Extended session • Executive workshop
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Consulting from the Stage
David Goldsmith builds the keynote before he walks into the room.
Before the event, he works directly with select members of the organization—leaders, operators, and key voices inside the system—to understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface.
From those conversations, he builds a session specifically for that audience.
What follows on stage is not a presentation.
What happens on stage is a clear, direct view of how the organization actually operates—where it’s working, where it’s not, and what needs to change.
Organizations bring David in when they need to:
- See clearly what is actually happening inside the organization -Surface issues that are known—but not being addressed
- Understand how decisions, structure, and behavior are interacting
- Identify where the organization is getting in its own way
- Create alignment around what needs to change
Built before the event. Delivered in the room. Understood immediately.
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David Goldsmith Videos
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How do I book David Goldsmith to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Goldsmith 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 Goldsmith, 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 David Goldsmith or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book David Goldsmith for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for David Goldsmith, 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 Goldsmith are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Goldsmith, 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 David Goldsmith speak about?
David Goldsmith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Sales, Futurism, Business Leadership, Customer Experience, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Business Coaching, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Technology, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Creativity, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Change Management, Work-Life Balance, Healthcare, Inspirational, College, Motivational, Marketing, Sports Coaching and TED. -
Where does David Goldsmith travel from?
David Goldsmith generally travels from Syracuse, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for David Goldsmith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Goldsmith 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 David Goldsmith 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 Goldsmith 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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