Gregory Shepard
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Startup Author & Neurodiversity Advocate
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Gregory Shepard Biography
Gregory Shepard is a four-time private equity award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and author who has built and exited 12 companies across diverse tech sectors. Born with autism and dyslexia and raised in poverty, Shepard overcame extraordinary odds to become a self-made multimillionaire -- and one of the most compelling voices in the startup world.
He is the founder of StartupScience.io, a global startup education and support platform used by tens of thousands of founders, investors, and universities. He is the author of "The Startup Lifecycle," widely regarded as the definitive guide from idea to exit. His second book, "Startup Funding & Capital," a tactical playbook for early-stage fundraising and investor trust-building, is currently in development.
Shepard also hosts the Startup Science podcast on Forbes Radio, where he interviews global startup leaders and shares hard-won insights to help founders thrive.
He has delivered keynote talks at TEDx, Ivy League universities, and top tech and investor conferences worldwide. Shepard’s signature blend of raw storytelling, humor, and practical advice consistently earns five-star reviews from audiences across the globe.
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Gregory Shepard Speaking Topics
Gregory Shepard unpacks the stages every startup must navigate—from vision and product to exit. With frameworks used by top founders and accelerators, this keynote offers structure, strategy, and inspiration for founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.
A deep-dive into the hidden architecture of startup failure: founder psychology, decision-making traps, and misalignment with lifecycle stages. Raw, data-backed, and incredibly actionable.
Gregory Shepard shares his personal journey -- poverty, neurodivergence, and resilience -- in a moving and funny talk about how anyone can build something meaningful, no matter the odds.
How do I book Gregory Shepard to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gregory Shepard 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 Gregory Shepard, 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 Gregory Shepard or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Gregory Shepard for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Gregory Shepard, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gregory Shepard are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gregory Shepard, 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 Gregory Shepard speak about?
Gregory Shepard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Neurodiversity, Belonging, Disability, Finance, Venture Capital, Healthcare, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, Business Consulting, Podcast Host, TED and Resilience.
Where does Gregory Shepard travel from?
Gregory Shepard generally travels from San Diego County, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Gregory Shepard?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gregory Shepard 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 Gregory Shepard 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 Gregory Shepard 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.
Gregory Shepard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Neurodiversity, Belonging and Disability. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gregory Shepard for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Gregory Shepard generally travels from San Diego County, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jonathan Mooney, Josh Linkner and Ed Thompson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gregory Shepard for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Gregory Shepard Speaking Topics
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The Startup Lifecycle
Gregory Shepard unpacks the stages every startup must navigate—from vision and product to exit. With frameworks used by top founders and accelerators, this keynote offers structure, strategy, and inspiration for founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.
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Why Founders Fail & Succeed
A deep-dive into the hidden architecture of startup failure: founder psychology, decision-making traps, and misalignment with lifecycle stages. Raw, data-backed, and incredibly actionable.
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Built From Scratch
Gregory Shepard shares his personal journey -- poverty, neurodivergence, and resilience -- in a moving and funny talk about how anyone can build something meaningful, no matter the odds.
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Gregory Shepard Videos
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Gregory Shepard News
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Understanding Personality Types Will Help You Develop Your Tech Startup's North Star
As an entrepreneur, you're likely keenly aware that there are many different techniques, strategies and tactics for launching a new tech company, acquiring a company, staffing that company, launching new products and creating user stories. Cognitive bias can affect the success of these activities.
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Does Your Potential Acquisition Utilize A System Of Engagement?
As an entrepreneur looking to build or buy a business, one of the most important things to consider is the business' primary method of operation. Does the business operate based on system of record (SoR), or does it operate on system of engagement (SoE)? And how will these two very different methods of operation affect the coming-together of two different companies in terms of operational synergies and customer retention?
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w Remote Work Can Transform Smaller Cities
In late 2017, Amazon announced plans to build a second headquarters, sparking a fiercely contested municipal beauty pageant as scores of cities vied to attract the tech giant. One community in Arizona sent Amazon a 21-foot cactus; another in Georgia pledged to de-annex 345 acres, giving Amazon room to build its own private city. The eventual HQ2 winners, New York City and Arlington, Virginia, jointly pledged to hand over $2.4 billion in tax breaks, cash, and other incentives in exchange for the privilege of hosting Amazon's offices.
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How do I book Gregory Shepard to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gregory Shepard 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 Gregory Shepard, 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 Gregory Shepard or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Gregory Shepard for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Gregory Shepard, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gregory Shepard are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gregory Shepard, 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 Gregory Shepard speak about?
Gregory Shepard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Neurodiversity, Belonging, Disability, Finance, Venture Capital, Healthcare, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, Business Consulting, Podcast Host, TED and Resilience. -
Where does Gregory Shepard travel from?
Gregory Shepard generally travels from San Diego County, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Gregory Shepard?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gregory Shepard 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 Gregory Shepard 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 Gregory Shepard 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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