Jane Chen

Jane Chen

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder & CEO of Embrace Innovations; Entrepreneur & Inventor

Jane Chen Biography

Jane Chen is the co-founder and CEO of Embrace, a social enterprise that has developed a groundbreaking infant incubator designed to assist premature and low birth-weight babies. This innovative and cost-effective solution, which replaces expensive traditional incubators, has saved over 300,000 babies across 20 different countries. Embrace Innovations further expands its impact with the launch of "Little Lotus," a new line of baby products in the US that employs technology to maintain optimal infant temperature. For every product sold, a reusable Embrace infant warmer is donated to a developing country.

Chen is a celebrated TED Speaker and has been named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Her recognition includes being named on Forbes' Impact 30 list and receiving awards such as the Economist Innovation Award, Fast Company Design Award, and being honored as the Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the World Economic Forum in 2013. Additionally, she has been acknowledged by Real Leaders as one of the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the world in 2022.

Chen holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Beyond her professional achievements, she is an avid surfer and meditator. Chen is also in the process of writing her first book, sharing insights from her journey in entrepreneurship and the lessons learned from her extensive experience in developing innovative healthcare solutions that have a global impact.

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Jane Chen Speaking Topics

Jane speaks about the creation of the Embrace incubator using the design thinking methodology and the hundreds of thousands of lives it has saved. She shares key leadership lessons she has learned, with a focus on resilience, vulnerability, and how to see challenges as allies. Jane inspires audiences to look at problems with a fresh perspective, and shares insights which are particularly relevant to the current pandemic.

How To Save a Million Lives With a $200 Invention

In this talk, Chen shows us how brilliant and basic ideas—such as the Embrace Infant Warmer, a life-saving, affordable, and ingenious solution to the lack of expensive incubators in the developing world—can save lives, change communities, and inspire others to follow a lead that disrupts the status quo. She shares some of the strategies that helped her overcome Embrace's biggest challenges, such as remembering the needs of the end user, shedding the biases of traditional business models, and valuing simplicity as a guiding principle. Chen teaches us that sometimes the simplest inventions can have the biggest impact.

Jane Chen Videos

TED: Jane Chen...A warm embrace that saves lives
FUTURISTS: JANE CHEN - YouTube

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Speaking fees for Jane Chen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jane Chen are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jane Chen, 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 Jane Chen speak about?

Jane Chen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Healthcare, Innovation, Ethics & Integrity, Disruptive Thinking, Women, Technology, Science, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Motivational, Leadership, Female Leadership, Resilience, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Social Justice, Culture, Social Activism, Business, Civil Rights and Women in Tech.

Where does Jane Chen travel from?

Jane Chen 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 Jane Chen?

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Jane Chen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Healthcare, Innovation and Ethics & Integrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jane Chen for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Jane Chen 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 Laura Ling, Tracy Chou and Shiza Shahid. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jane Chen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Jane Chen Speaking Topics

  • Jane speaks about the creation of the Embrace incubator using the design thinking methodology and the hundreds of thousands of lives it has saved. She shares key leadership lessons she has learned, with a focus on resilience, vulnerability, and how to see challenges as allies. Jane inspires audiences to look at problems with a fresh perspective, and shares insights which are particularly relevant to the current pandemic.

  • How To Save a Million Lives With a $200 Invention

    In this talk, Chen shows us how brilliant and basic ideas—such as the Embrace Infant Warmer, a life-saving, affordable, and ingenious solution to the lack of expensive incubators in the developing world—can save lives, change communities, and inspire others to follow a lead that disrupts the status quo. She shares some of the strategies that helped her overcome Embrace's biggest challenges, such as remembering the needs of the end user, shedding the biases of traditional business models, and valuing simplicity as a guiding principle. Chen teaches us that sometimes the simplest inventions can have the biggest impact.

Jane Chen Videos

TED: Jane Chen...A warm embrace that saves lives
FUTURISTS: JANE CHEN - YouTube

Jane Chen News

  • How do I book Jane Chen to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Jane Chen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jane Chen are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jane Chen, 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 Jane Chen speak about?

  • Where does Jane Chen travel from?

    Jane Chen 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 Jane Chen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jane Chen 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 Jane Chen 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 Jane Chen 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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