Dr. Angela Jackson

Dr. Angela Jackson

Keynote Speaker: Harvard University Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Future of Work Strategist & Writer

Dr. Angela Jackson Biography

Dr. Angela Jackson is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Chief Executive Officer at Future Forward Strategies, a labor market intelligence, design thinking and strategy firm. An expert in impact investing and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), and a leading voice on the future of work, Dr. Jackson has deep knowledge of the technology trends that are transforming organizations, and the human capital infrastructure necessary to ensure long-term profitability and sustainability.

As a Managing Partner at New Profit, a Boston-based venture philanthropy, she was the architect of the Future of Work Grand Challenge, an initiative that reskilled 25,000 workers impacted by COVID-19 and placed them in living wage jobs, and resulted in the development of an innovation ecosystem of over 60 employers, foundations and education operating partners. She is an advisor to Guild Education, Freedom Learning Group, and Education Design Lab, and serves on the boards of Beyond 12 and Summer Search.

Dr. Jackson is passionate about modernizing the public education to employment system, and advancing academic and professional opportunities for women, people of color, and veterans. Her work and writing has been featured in CNN, Forbes, Fortune, Huffington Post, Newsweek, Stanford Social Innovation Review and Harvard Business Review.

Having been a senior advisor to over 100 workforce EdTech startup organizations, Dr. Jackson uses her deep domain expertise to transform portfolio company's talent and sales functions in order to drive growth, scale and liquidity events. She works with executive teams to connect social impact outcomes to broader business goals, proving that business is a critical platform for change. Dr. Jackson holds a doctoral degree from Harvard University, where her research focused on using capital as a lever in service of systems change. She also holds business, marketing and journalism degrees, and certifications from University Missouri-Columbia and INSEAD Business School.

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Dr. Angela Jackson Speaking Topics

The Grand Challenge of Modernizing the American Workforce

Automation. A growing skills gap. Low wages. The enormous challenges we face related to the Future of Work have now been heightened by the global pandemic and rising inequities. How will we rebuild the economy and create a future of work that works for everyone? Dr. Angela Jackson will share insights and lessons from the Future of Work Grand Challenge — a multi-million dollar effort to rapidly reskill displaced workers into higher-wage jobs and workforce success. In her talk, Dr. Jackson will share ideas about competitive challenges spurs innovation by putting equity at its core, sourcing ideas from diverse entrepreneurs, elevating frontline workers in the challenge design, and advancing solutions that serve the most under-invested workers. The session will address the importance of worker-centered design and solutions; key learnings to fuel effective, equitable and rapid reskilling; and insights on what still needs to be done to create a future of work that works for everyone.

The Future of Work Is Human

Throughout human history, talent was primarily a function of the production of tangible, physical assets. Recent research has revealed that over the past fifty years the source of value creation shifted from tangible, physical assets to intangible assets notably human capital. In 2020 intangible assets, primarily human capital, comprises 90% of all enterprise value in the S&P 500. Additionally, as we hand off more and more mentally routine or predictable tasks to technology, human talent and ingenuity become increasingly important. The Securities and Exchange Commission began requiring all public companies disclose their human capital in order to provide investors insight into the operating model, talent planning, learning and innovation, employee experience, and the work environment. As a result, Dr. Jackson predicts we have entered the human capital era, an era in which we realize that humans are assets to develop rather than costs to contain—a profound shift in how we think about work and learning.

Business as a force for good: 5 Trends to Watch

Dr. Angela Jackson has been a senior advisor to over 100 workforce EdTech startup organizations. She has used her deep domain expertise to transform portfolio company's talent and sales functions in order to drive growth, scale and liquidity events. In this keynote she outlines how executive teams can connect social impact outcomes to broader business goals, proving that business is a critical platform for change.

Turning Urban Youth to Global Citizens: Transform how we prepare students with skills to succeed in a global economy and workforce

Based on her 2013 Urban youth talk, Dr. Angela Jackson explains the importance of exposing children from disinvested communities to culture and languages prepared to succeed in a global economy. She shares her experience working with underestimated students who have the potential to be global citizens if people who care about the future of the world think in innovative ways to expand their horizons and battle statistics. She talks about our work as an education advisor to education leaders to create programs that not only give students transferable job skills, but the educational mindsets to break the cycle of poverty within their own communities.

Dr. Angela Jackson Videos

Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship: Keynote Dr. Angela Jackson
Social Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Inclusive Growth
Turning urban youth into global citizens | Angela Jackson | TEDx

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How much does it cost to book Dr. Angela Jackson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dr. Angela Jackson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Angela Jackson are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Angela Jackson, 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 Dr. Angela Jackson speak about?

Dr. Angela Jackson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Empowerment, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Business Leadership, Motivational, Business, Innovation, Non-Profit, Culture, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Ethics & Integrity, Business Growth, Environment, ESG, Future of Work and Finance.

Where does Dr. Angela Jackson travel from?

Dr. Angela Jackson generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dr. Angela Jackson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Angela Jackson 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 Dr. Angela Jackson for your next private or corporate function.

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Dr. Angela Jackson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Empowerment, Women and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Angela Jackson for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dr. Angela Jackson generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ayesha Khanna, Natalie Nixon and Natalie Kyriacou OAM. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Angela Jackson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 16/11/2023.

Dr. Angela Jackson Speaking Topics

  • The Grand Challenge of Modernizing the American Workforce

    Automation. A growing skills gap. Low wages. The enormous challenges we face related to the Future of Work have now been heightened by the global pandemic and rising inequities. How will we rebuild the economy and create a future of work that works for everyone? Dr. Angela Jackson will share insights and lessons from the Future of Work Grand Challenge — a multi-million dollar effort to rapidly reskill displaced workers into higher-wage jobs and workforce success. In her talk, Dr. Jackson will share ideas about competitive challenges spurs innovation by putting equity at its core, sourcing ideas from diverse entrepreneurs, elevating frontline workers in the challenge design, and advancing solutions that serve the most under-invested workers. The session will address the importance of worker-centered design and solutions; key learnings to fuel effective, equitable and rapid reskilling; and insights on what still needs to be done to create a future of work that works for everyone.

  • The Future of Work Is Human

    Throughout human history, talent was primarily a function of the production of tangible, physical assets. Recent research has revealed that over the past fifty years the source of value creation shifted from tangible, physical assets to intangible assets notably human capital. In 2020 intangible assets, primarily human capital, comprises 90% of all enterprise value in the S&P 500. Additionally, as we hand off more and more mentally routine or predictable tasks to technology, human talent and ingenuity become increasingly important. The Securities and Exchange Commission began requiring all public companies disclose their human capital in order to provide investors insight into the operating model, talent planning, learning and innovation, employee experience, and the work environment. As a result, Dr. Jackson predicts we have entered the human capital era, an era in which we realize that humans are assets to develop rather than costs to contain—a profound shift in how we think about work and learning.

  • Business as a force for good: 5 Trends to Watch

    Dr. Angela Jackson has been a senior advisor to over 100 workforce EdTech startup organizations. She has used her deep domain expertise to transform portfolio company's talent and sales functions in order to drive growth, scale and liquidity events. In this keynote she outlines how executive teams can connect social impact outcomes to broader business goals, proving that business is a critical platform for change.

  • Turning Urban Youth to Global Citizens: Transform how we prepare students with skills to succeed in a global economy and workforce

    Based on her 2013 Urban youth talk, Dr. Angela Jackson explains the importance of exposing children from disinvested communities to culture and languages prepared to succeed in a global economy. She shares her experience working with underestimated students who have the potential to be global citizens if people who care about the future of the world think in innovative ways to expand their horizons and battle statistics. She talks about our work as an education advisor to education leaders to create programs that not only give students transferable job skills, but the educational mindsets to break the cycle of poverty within their own communities.

Dr. Angela Jackson Videos

Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship: Keynote Dr. Angela Jackson
Social Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Inclusive Growth
Turning urban youth into global citizens | Angela Jackson | TEDx
  • How do I book Dr. Angela Jackson to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Dr. Angela Jackson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Angela Jackson are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Angela Jackson, 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 Dr. Angela Jackson speak about?

    Dr. Angela Jackson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Empowerment, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Business Leadership, Motivational, Business, Innovation, Non-Profit, Culture, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Ethics & Integrity, Business Growth, Environment, ESG, Future of Work and Finance.
  • Where does Dr. Angela Jackson travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Angela Jackson 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 Dr. Angela Jackson 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 Dr. Angela Jackson 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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