Frank Gruber

Frank Gruber

Keynote Speaker: CEO & Co-Founder ofTechCocktail, Co-creator of DCWEEK & Author of "Startup Mixology"

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Frank Gruber Biography

Frank Gruber grew up in the Midwest heartland and is an entrepreneur, new media journalist and investor. He is the author of "Startup Mixology: Tech Cocktail’s Guide To Building, Growing and Celebrating Startup Success," published by Wiley. He co-founded Tech Cocktail in 2006, which has grown into a hub for the creative class, offering tech startup focused news, events and resources. Frank has built and launched products for the masses while at AOL, Tribune and Classified Ventures along with startup efforts like Thankfulfor, Splog Reporter and more.

As a journalist his works have been featured in a number of top media publications like TechCrunch, Fortune, ReadWrite, HuffPo, etc. He was named by Forbes as one of the most connected people in tech.

Frank is also a Venture Partner with Crystal Tech Fund. His alma maters include Purdue and Northwestern respectively. While living the startup life, he also enjoys swimming, strumming his guitar and/or ukulele, warm weather, beaches and sports – especially the Chicago Cubs.

Frank currently lives in Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. but travels a lot as he circles the globe speaking, hosting events and helping entrepreneurs, startups and technology communities amplify their local technology signal.

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Frank Gruber Videos

A NASA iTech Event: ITN-Chicago - Frank Gruber Keynote Speaker ...
Frank Gruber Keynote at University of Wisconsin Madison - YouTube
Spark.me 2016 - Frank Gruber – “Lessons from Startup Mixology ...

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What topics does Frank Gruber speak about?

Frank Gruber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Media, Technology, Communication and Entrepreneurship.

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Frank Gruber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Media, Technology and Communication. The estimated speaking fee range to book Frank Gruber for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Frank Gruber can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jill Schiefelbein, Steven Galanis and Greg Brockman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Frank Gruber for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Frank Gruber Videos

A NASA iTech Event: ITN-Chicago - Frank Gruber Keynote Speaker ...
Frank Gruber Keynote at University of Wisconsin Madison - YouTube
Spark.me 2016 - Frank Gruber – “Lessons from Startup Mixology ...
My life as a startup mixologist | Frank Gruber | TEDxPurdueU ...
  • How do I book Frank Gruber to speak at my event?

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

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

    Frank Gruber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Media, Technology, Communication and Entrepreneurship.
  • Who is the agent for Frank Gruber?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Frank Gruber 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 Frank Gruber 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 Frank Gruber 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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