Everette Taylor

Everette Taylor

Keynote Speaker: Creative Entrepreneur & CEO of Kickstarter; Diversity in Tech Advocate

Everette Taylor Biography

Everette Taylor is CEO of Kickstarter, the world’s premiere crowdfunding platform for creative projects. Under his leadership, Kickstarter was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies for trailblazing the future of work and for the company’s global impact in the creator economy.

Prior to joining Kickstarter, Taylor most recently served as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Artsy, the largest online marketplace for buying and selling fine art. During his time at Artsy, he was recognized by Business Insider as one of the World's Most Innovative CMOs and by Forbes as one of the World's Most Influential CMOs due to the business seeing record revenue growth and brand awareness.

As a marketing executive and CMO, he helped lead Skurt, an on-demand rental car company, and Qualaroo, a B2B software company, to successful acquisitions. He also co-founded and led growth of GrowthHackers, the largest community for growth marketers, which established Taylor as one of the most sought-after marketers in the tech industry. Other marketing achievements include becoming the youngest CMO for Sticker Mule, a popular e-commerce company, and overseeing growth strategy for new social products for Microsoft.

As a founder, Taylor started his first company, EZ Events, at age 19, and it was successfully acquired in 2011. In 2013, he established ET Enterprises, a diverse portfolio of companies including PopSocial, MilliSense, ArtX, and GrowthHackers. As CEO of PopSocial, he was recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2018 for his innovation in the social media marketing space, and Forbes 30 under 30 All-Star in 2019 for exponentially growing the company.

As a public speaker, Taylor has spoken in 20+ countries and throughout the United States, sharing his story of overcoming adversity and thought leadership on entrepreneurship, tech, marketing, startups, art, mental health, and diversity.

He has also established himself as an in-demand digital influencer and brand ambassador. He has been the face of campaigns for renowned companies including General Motors, Intel, Amazon, Adobe, Toyota, American Express, Chevy, Google, Wells Fargo, Marriott, Disney, Lexus, Intuit, Merrill Lynch, AT&T, and more. In 2017, he was named National Brand Ambassador for NASA's Startup Initiative.

In 2019, Taylor received an honorary doctorate degree from Shaw University for his "meritorious contributions to human society and welfare for humanity."

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Everette Taylor Videos

Everette Taylor - The Blackprint
Everette Taylor - 1stDibs
Everette Taylor - Kickstarter

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What topics does Everette Taylor speak about?

Everette Taylor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Marketing, Anti-Racism, Futurism, Finance, Business Leadership, Technology, Business, Motivational, Personal Growth, Workshop, Diversity & Inclusion and Art & Design.

Where does Everette Taylor travel from?

Everette Taylor generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Everette Taylor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Executive Leadership, Black Heritage and Black History Month. The estimated speaking fee range to book Everette Taylor for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Everette Taylor generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Cynthia Marshall. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Everette Taylor for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/11/2025.

Everette Taylor Videos

Everette Taylor - The Blackprint
Everette Taylor - 1stDibs
Everette Taylor - Kickstarter

Everette Taylor News

  • How do I book Everette Taylor to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Everette Taylor, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Everette Taylor are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Everette Taylor, 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 Everette Taylor speak about?

  • Where does Everette Taylor travel from?

    Everette Taylor generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Everette Taylor?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Everette Taylor 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 Everette Taylor 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 Everette Taylor 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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