Guy Kawasaki

Guy Kawasaki

Keynote Speaker: Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Social Media Expert; Podcast Host, Seven-Time TEDx Speaker, Chief Evangelist at Canva; Former Chief Evangelist at Apple

Guy Kawasaki Biography

Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of the online graphic design tool Canva and the creator of "Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People" podcast. An executive fellow of the Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley, Kawasaki was previously the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation.

A seven-time TEdX speaker, Kawasaki is on a mission to make people remarkable so that they can make the world a better place. Through his podcast, Kawasaki enables his audience to understand the changing world through interviews with thought leaders, iconoclasts and visionaries such as Jane Goodall and Neil deGrasse Tyson. He gives over fifty keynote speeches per year to clients such as Nike, Audi, Google, Microsoft, and Breitling as well as dozens of trade associations on topics including innovation, enchantment, social media, evangelism, and entrepreneurship. He is also the author of "Wise Guy," "The Art of the Start 2.0," "Reality Check" and thirteen other books.

Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from the University of California at Los Angeles as well as an honorary doctorate from Babson College.

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Guy Kawasaki Speaking Topics

How to Be a Remarkable (You Fill in the Blank)

Guy Kawasaki released his 16th book in March 2024. It’s called "Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference." It synthesizes more than 200 interviews with extraordinary people such as Steve Wozniak, Julia Cameron, Bob Cialdini, Angela Duckworth and his four decades working for organizations such as Apple, Canva, Google, and Mercedes-Benz.

Guy can tailor his speech for almost any audience. For example, How to Be a Remarkable Leader, Salesperson, Innovator, Educator, Designer….you get the idea. Just fill in the blank, and Guy will tailor the speech to your audience and help your attendees make a difference and be remarkable.

Basically, Guy will walk your audience through the three stages of becoming remarkable: Growth, Grit, and Grace using real world examples from his career and his hundreds of guests.

Your Remarkable Executive - Flipping The Table With Guy Kawasaki

Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. Like he does in his wildly popular Remarkable People podcast, Guy will do the interviewing, but this time it’s with the executive/leader of your organization. And like only Guy can, he will bring out their remarkableness.

For this highly interactive and customized session, Guy conducts research prior to the session, meets with the executive and other stakeholders and then weaves a unique and personalized experience for the audience and company.

The Art of Innovation

The Art of Innovation explains how to create innovative services and products using tactical and practical techniques. Guy Kawasaki uses examples from ice making to telephony to digital photography to expose the truths of innovation.

Key principles include: jumping to the next curve, breaking down the barriers, and thinking digitally and acting analogically.

The Art of the Start

The speech about how to create a new company. It reflects the knowledge Guy Kawasaki has gained from Apple, starting multiple companies, working as a venture capitalist, and advising dozens of companies. His book by the same name is the de facto standard for books about entrepreneurship.

The Art of Enchantment

This speech explains how organizations and individuals can change people’s hearts, minds, and actions.

"Enchantment" was a New York Times bestseller.

Guy Kawasaki Videos

Guy Kawasaki - TedX Harker School
Guy Kawasaki: An Enchanting Day at Klick
Guy Kawasaki | TEDxPaloAltoSalon

How do I book Guy Kawasaki to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Guy Kawasaki for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Guy Kawasaki, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Guy Kawasaki are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Guy Kawasaki, 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 Guy Kawasaki speak about?

Guy Kawasaki is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Marketing, Technology, Innovation, Creativity, Social Media, Business, Business Leadership, Inspirational, Author, Entrepreneurship, Motivational, Culture, Leadership, Economy, Finance, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Business Growth, Social Activism, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, TED, Art & Design and Change Management.

Where does Guy Kawasaki travel from?

Guy Kawasaki generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Guy Kawasaki?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Guy Kawasaki 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 Guy Kawasaki 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 Guy Kawasaki 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.


Guy Kawasaki is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Marketing, Technology and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Guy Kawasaki for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Guy Kawasaki generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Peter Diamandis and Marc Randolph. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Guy Kawasaki for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 29/10/2025.

Guy Kawasaki Speaking Topics

  • How to Be a Remarkable (You Fill in the Blank)

    Guy Kawasaki released his 16th book in March 2024. It’s called "Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference." It synthesizes more than 200 interviews with extraordinary people such as Steve Wozniak, Julia Cameron, Bob Cialdini, Angela Duckworth and his four decades working for organizations such as Apple, Canva, Google, and Mercedes-Benz.

    Guy can tailor his speech for almost any audience. For example, How to Be a Remarkable Leader, Salesperson, Innovator, Educator, Designer….you get the idea. Just fill in the blank, and Guy will tailor the speech to your audience and help your attendees make a difference and be remarkable.

    Basically, Guy will walk your audience through the three stages of becoming remarkable: Growth, Grit, and Grace using real world examples from his career and his hundreds of guests.

  • Your Remarkable Executive - Flipping The Table With Guy Kawasaki

    Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. Like he does in his wildly popular Remarkable People podcast, Guy will do the interviewing, but this time it’s with the executive/leader of your organization. And like only Guy can, he will bring out their remarkableness.

    For this highly interactive and customized session, Guy conducts research prior to the session, meets with the executive and other stakeholders and then weaves a unique and personalized experience for the audience and company.

  • The Art of Innovation

    The Art of Innovation explains how to create innovative services and products using tactical and practical techniques. Guy Kawasaki uses examples from ice making to telephony to digital photography to expose the truths of innovation.

    Key principles include: jumping to the next curve, breaking down the barriers, and thinking digitally and acting analogically.

  • The Art of the Start

    The speech about how to create a new company. It reflects the knowledge Guy Kawasaki has gained from Apple, starting multiple companies, working as a venture capitalist, and advising dozens of companies. His book by the same name is the de facto standard for books about entrepreneurship.

  • The Art of Enchantment

    This speech explains how organizations and individuals can change people’s hearts, minds, and actions.

    "Enchantment" was a New York Times bestseller.

Guy Kawasaki Videos

Guy Kawasaki - TedX Harker School
Guy Kawasaki: An Enchanting Day at Klick
Guy Kawasaki | TEDxPaloAltoSalon

Guy Kawasaki Reviews

  • BigCommerce - Sep 04 2025

Guy Kawasaki News

  • How do I book Guy Kawasaki to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Guy Kawasaki, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Guy Kawasaki are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Guy Kawasaki, 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 Guy Kawasaki speak about?

  • Where does Guy Kawasaki travel from?

    Guy Kawasaki generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Guy Kawasaki?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Guy Kawasaki 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 Guy Kawasaki 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 Guy Kawasaki 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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