Jay Adelson

Jay Adelson

Keynote Speaker: Founder and CEO of SimpleGeo Inc. Former CEO of Digg Inc.

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Jay Adelson Biography

Jay Steven Adelson (born September 7, 1970) is chairman of Revision3 and former CEO of Digg. Prior to joining Digg, he was the founder and chief technology officer of Equinix, Inc., which he founded in 1998 and was one of the founders of the PAIX in 1996, before its purchase by Switch and Data in 2003. In 1993, he ran network operations at Netcom (USA), before leaving for Digital Equipment Corporation to become Operations Manager of the PAIX. He was named one of TIME magazine's TIME 100, Time in 2008.

Adelson announced his departure from Digg on April 5, 2010, stating: "the entrepreneurial calling is strong, and I am ready to incubate some new business ideas over the next twelve months.

On July 15, 2003, he testified before the United States House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, as part of an industry panel on "The Private Sector's Role in Keeping America's Cyberspace Secure."

Adelson, a Michigan native, graduated from the Cranbrook Kingswood School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and holds degrees in Computer Science and Film and Broadcasting from Boston University, having graduated in 1992.

He also said that he had no regrets about not accepting offers to sell Digg to other big medias.

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Jay Adelson Videos

Jay Adelson's post mortem on Digg, part 2
Interview with Jay Adelson on "The Valley Girl Show" with Jesse Draper
Jay Adelson, Center Electric - Console Connect Live 2015 ...

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Jay Adelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Business Leadership, Innovation, Social Media and Culture.

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Jay Adelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Business Leadership and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jay Adelson for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jay Adelson can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kevin Rose, Guy Kawasaki and Dean Kamen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jay Adelson for an upcoming event.

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

Jay Adelson Videos

Jay Adelson's post mortem on Digg, part 2
Interview with Jay Adelson on "The Valley Girl Show" with Jesse Draper
Jay Adelson, Center Electric - Console Connect Live 2015 ...
Jay Adelson: 2012 COM Convocation Speaker - YouTube
Web 2.0 Expo NY: Jay Adelson (digg), Organizing Chaos: The ...

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  • How do I book Jay Adelson to speak at my event?

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

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

    Jay Adelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Business Leadership, Innovation, Social Media and Culture.
  • Who is the agent for Jay Adelson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jay Adelson 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 Jay Adelson 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 Jay Adelson 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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