Elad Shoushan
Keynote Speaker: Serial Fintech, Fulfillment Robotics, Commerce & EdTech Entrepreneur; Former Global Chief Product Officer at Anheuser-Busch InBev; MIT Sloan Alum & Former Pro Basketball Player
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Elad Shoushan Biography
Over the course of one lifetime, Elad Shoushan has built more careers than most people have jobs. He started his career as a professional basketball player in Israel and after getting injured transitioned to a software engineer at the likes of Intel and GE Healthcare. But in 2012, while earning his MBA at MIT Sloan, he walked away from all of it to chase an entrepreneurial itch — and he's been building billion-dollar venture backed businesses from nothing ever since.
His first company, Ready4, was born from his own frustration studying for the GMAT. An early iPhone adopter, Shoushan couldn't find a way to prep on the go, so he built one. Within a few years, Ready4's AI-powered adaptive learning apps became the number-one test-prep choice for millions of students — featured by Apple more than 2,000 times, used by 3.5 million learners across 150+ countries, and adopted by 100+ universities and education companies. Shoushan raised roughly $15M from leading US and Chinese investors including Square Peg Capital, ZhenFund, and Accomplice, and in 2019 sold the company to TAL Education Group — a rare cross-border exit to a publicly traded Chinese education giant.
Most founders would have stopped there. Shoushan was just getting started. He joined Anheuser-Busch InBev's innovation arm, Zx Ventures, as an Operating Partner — building a global team of product managers, designers, and engineers that helped launch 10+ digital products and generate over $100M in sales, while he sat on the boards of more than ten ventures. He then founded TaDa, ABI's on-demand beverage-delivery business, and scaled it from zero across eight Latin American countries and sixteen apps in under a year. That success propelled him to Global Chief Product Officer of ABI's direct-to-consumer business in Latin America — a portfolio generating more than $1 billion in annual sales, including the unicorn delivery platform Ze Delivery, which he helped grow to a dominant share of Brazil's e-commerce market.
Shoushan's instinct for spotting the next retail shift also made him a builder of the physical kind. He co-founded 1MRobotics — today rebranded as Xpand — which began as automated robotic ""dark stores"" for quick commerce and has since evolved into fully autonomous, unmanned stores: a complete store-in-a-box that ships inside a standard container, sets up in a day, runs with zero shrinkage, and operates anywhere, even off-grid. It's a glimpse of where retail is heading, and a reminder that Shoushan doesn't just talk about the future of commerce — he builds the infrastructure for it.
Today, Shoushan is the co-founder of a venture-backed fintech building credit access for the underbanked across emerging markets — applying the same playbook that has defined his career: find a real human problem, build a great product and a great team around it, and scale fast. Across EdTech, on-demand commerce, and fintech — and across the US, Latin America, Israel, China, and the Middle East — he has done what almost no founder has: turned zero into scale, again and again, through boom times and downturns alike.
Shoushan has shared stages and stories at CES, the ASU GSV Summit (where his company took home top honors), MIT, LearnLaunch, and in outlets like MIT Technology Review and Forbes. He's an angel investor and board member in startups spanning robotics, health, and consumer tech, and a longtime mentor at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, MassChallenge, and Microsoft's accelerator programs.
Shoushan holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a B.Sc. in Information Systems Engineering, Cum Laude, from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Whether the audience is founders, Fortune 500 leaders, or investors, his message is the same: the distance between an idea and a billion-dollar business is shorter than you think — if you're willing to build.
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Elad Shoushan Speaking Topics
Elad Shoushan has built businesses from nothing not once but repeatedly — across EdTech, on-demand delivery, retail robotics, and fintech. In this signature keynote he breaks down the repeatable playbook behind it all: how to find a real human problem worth solving, build product and team around it fast, and create momentum that compounds. Audiences leave with a concrete framework for going from blank page to breakout, whether they're launching their first venture or their fifth.
Best for: founder audiences, startup summits, accelerators, entrepreneurship programs.
After selling his own company, Elad Shoushan became Global Chief Product Officer of a $1B+ direct-to-consumer business at Anheuser-Busch InBev — and founded a delivery business from scratch inside one of the world's largest corporations. He reveals how big organizations can actually move like startups: how to win autonomy, build empowered product cultures, and ship real innovation without getting crushed by the org chart.
Best for: corporate innovation offsites, transformation initiatives, enterprise leadership teams.
Elad Shoushan has raised over $150M of millions from top US, Chinese, and global VCs and engineered a rare cross-border exit to a publicly traded company. He demystifies the parts founders fear most — how to tell a fundable story, choose the right investors, run a process, and navigate the complexity of selling a company across borders and cultures. A candid, tactical look behind the curtain of fundraising and M&A.
Best for: investor events, founder fundraising workshops, VC and accelerator programs.
As co-founder of a fintech expanding credit access to the underbanked in emerging markets, Elad Shoushan is building at the frontier where technology meets real human impact. He shares what it takes to build durable businesses in emerging markets, why the underbanked represent one of the largest opportunities of the decade, and how mission and margin can reinforce rather than compete with each other.
Best for: fintech and financial services events, impact-focused conferences, emerging-markets forums.
A professional basketball player who became an engineer, then walked away from it all at MIT to chase an idea — Elad Shoushan's path is anything but linear. In this inspirational keynote he shares the mindset that carried him through boom times and downturns, multiple reinventions, and four continents: resilience, reinvention, and the courage to bet on yourself. A story that resonates well beyond business audiences.
Best for: opening/closing keynotes, leadership summits, Israeli/Jewish community events, broad audiences.
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How much does it cost to book Elad Shoushan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Elad Shoushan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Elad Shoushan are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Elad Shoushan, 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 Elad Shoushan speak about?
Elad Shoushan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Business Leadership, Basketball, Personal Growth, Leadership, Technology, Education, Finance, FinTech, Innovation and Business.
Where does Elad Shoushan travel from?
Elad Shoushan 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 Elad Shoushan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Elad Shoushan 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 Elad Shoushan for your next private or corporate function.
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Elad Shoushan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entrepreneurship, Business Growth and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Elad Shoushan for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Elad Shoushan 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 Sharon Gai, Dr. Michael Time and Jason J. Sosa. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Elad Shoushan for an upcoming event.
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Elad Shoushan Speaking Topics
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Zero to Scale: How to Turn an Idea Into a Billion-Dollar Business
Elad Shoushan has built businesses from nothing not once but repeatedly — across EdTech, on-demand delivery, retail robotics, and fintech. In this signature keynote he breaks down the repeatable playbook behind it all: how to find a real human problem worth solving, build product and team around it fast, and create momentum that compounds. Audiences leave with a concrete framework for going from blank page to breakout, whether they're launching their first venture or their fifth.
Best for: founder audiences, startup summits, accelerators, entrepreneurship programs.
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Building Like a Startup Inside a Giant: Innovation at Fortune 500 Speed
After selling his own company, Elad Shoushan became Global Chief Product Officer of a $1B+ direct-to-consumer business at Anheuser-Busch InBev — and founded a delivery business from scratch inside one of the world's largest corporations. He reveals how big organizations can actually move like startups: how to win autonomy, build empowered product cultures, and ship real innovation without getting crushed by the org chart.
Best for: corporate innovation offsites, transformation initiatives, enterprise leadership teams.
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Fundraising and the Cross-Border Exit: Raising Smart Money and Selling Your Company
Elad Shoushan has raised over $150M of millions from top US, Chinese, and global VCs and engineered a rare cross-border exit to a publicly traded company. He demystifies the parts founders fear most — how to tell a fundable story, choose the right investors, run a process, and navigate the complexity of selling a company across borders and cultures. A candid, tactical look behind the curtain of fundraising and M&A.
Best for: investor events, founder fundraising workshops, VC and accelerator programs.
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Fintech and Financial Inclusion: Building for the Next Billion Customers
As co-founder of a fintech expanding credit access to the underbanked in emerging markets, Elad Shoushan is building at the frontier where technology meets real human impact. He shares what it takes to build durable businesses in emerging markets, why the underbanked represent one of the largest opportunities of the decade, and how mission and margin can reinforce rather than compete with each other.
Best for: fintech and financial services events, impact-focused conferences, emerging-markets forums.
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The Founder's Journey: From Pro Athlete to Serial Entrepreneur
A professional basketball player who became an engineer, then walked away from it all at MIT to chase an idea — Elad Shoushan's path is anything but linear. In this inspirational keynote he shares the mindset that carried him through boom times and downturns, multiple reinventions, and four continents: resilience, reinvention, and the courage to bet on yourself. A story that resonates well beyond business audiences.
Best for: opening/closing keynotes, leadership summits, Israeli/Jewish community events, broad audiences.
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How do I book Elad Shoushan to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Elad Shoushan 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 Elad Shoushan, 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 Elad Shoushan or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Elad Shoushan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Elad Shoushan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Elad Shoushan are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Elad Shoushan, 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 Elad Shoushan speak about?
Elad Shoushan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Business Leadership, Basketball, Personal Growth, Leadership, Technology, Education, Finance, FinTech, Innovation and Business. -
Where does Elad Shoushan travel from?
Elad Shoushan 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 Elad Shoushan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Elad Shoushan 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 Elad Shoushan 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 Elad Shoushan 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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