Iqram Magdon-Ismail
Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur, Three-Time Founder of Venmo, Ense & JellyJelly
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Iqram Magdon-Ismail Biography
Iqram Magdon-Ismail is a New York-based entrepreneur recognized as the co-founder of Venmo, a peer-to-peer mobile payment platform that transformed digital payments and the way people exchange money. Magdon-Ismail graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a dual degree in computer science and entrepreneurship and management. He and Andrew Kortina, who met as freshman roommates at the University of Pennsylvania, co-founded Venmo after several earlier startup attempts, including campus news sites and nightlife apps. These ventures provided valuable lessons in user experience, product design, and resilience.
The concept for Venmo emerged when Magdon-Ismail forgot his wallet during a visit to Kortina, highlighting the inconvenience of traditional money transfers and inspiring the development of a mobile-based solution. Magdon-Ismail co-founded Venmo and served as its president and director until its acquisition by Braintree, which was later purchased by PayPal. Venmo has processed hundreds of billions of dollars in payment volume and serves tens of millions of users, establishing itself as a leader in the fintech industry. His journey through entrepreneurship, including navigating near-shutdowns, investor skepticism, and product pivots, has positioned him as a prominent voice on startup resilience and innovation.
After Venmo, Magdon-Ismail founded Ense, a social voice platform for sharing information and conversations through short audio clips. He has contributed to the cannabis industry by investing in Flowhub, a digital point-of-sale platform for cannabis retailers. As an angel investor, Magdon-Ismail has made investments across a range of industries, advising startups and supporting innovation in technology, fintech, and digital platforms.
Magdon-Ismail also launched JellyJelly, a social media platform focused on video chats, where creators can share unedited video conversations with AI-powered captioning and summarization. The platform is designed to foster authentic interactions without algorithmic pressure or performance demands. Throughout his career, Magdon-Ismail has built products that address genuine human needs, establishing himself as a leading figure in technology, digital payments, and entrepreneurship.
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Iqram Magdon-Ismail is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Communication, Computer Science, Engineering, Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Leadership, Finance, Cryptocurrency, Economy, Blockchain and FinTech.
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Iqram Magdon-Ismail is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Communication and Computer Science. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Iqram Magdon-Ismail 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 Marc Randolph, Jim Harris and Jack Shaw. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Iqram Magdon-Ismail for an upcoming event.
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Iqram was great and we were happy to have him. I personally appreciate the hustle on Mandy's part to make this happen. She was professional, super responsive, and a pleasure to work with.
Robbins Research International, Inc. - Jan 22 2018
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How much does it cost to book Iqram Magdon-Ismail for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Iqram Magdon-Ismail, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Iqram Magdon-Ismail, 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 Iqram Magdon-Ismail speak about?
Iqram Magdon-Ismail is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Communication, Computer Science, Engineering, Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Leadership, Finance, Cryptocurrency, Economy, Blockchain and FinTech. -
Where does Iqram Magdon-Ismail travel from?
Iqram Magdon-Ismail 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 Iqram Magdon-Ismail?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Iqram Magdon-Ismail 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 Iqram Magdon-Ismail 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 Iqram Magdon-Ismail 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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