Marla Blow

Marla Blow

Keynote Speaker: President & Chief Operating Officer of the Skoll Foundation

Marla Blow Biography

Marla Blow is the President and COO of the Skoll Foundation. Previously, she was North America lead at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and was Founder and CEO of FS Card Inc., a subprime credit card venture sold to strategic acquirer.

Blow won the EY Mid Atlantic Emerging Company Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2018, and has been listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business. She was featured in the April 2018 Vanity Fair “26 Women of Color Diversifying Entrepreneurship” photo shoot, and she is a Henry Crown Fellow as part of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.

Previously, she was part of the Implementation Team to stand up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and ultimately served as the Assistant Director for Card and Payment Markets, where she shaped the CFPB’s regulatory priorities in these markets.

Prior to joining the CFPB, Blow spent seven years in a variety of functions at Capital One in the credit card business. She is a member of the US Capital Chapter of YPO, and previously served on the Board of Directors of Care.com, and on the Board of Directors of Factor Trust. Blow holds an MBA from Stanford University and an undergraduate degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Marla Blow Videos

Marla Blow | The Halcyon Innovation Summit Closing Keynote
Marla Blow - Global Inclusive Growth Summit
2021 Reach Symposium: Keynote by Marla Blow - YouTube

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How much does it cost to book Marla Blow for a speaking engagement?

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

Marla Blow is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Business, Female Leadership, Women in Business, Social Activism, Diversity & Inclusion, Finance, Economy, Technology, Healthcare, Education, Literary, Culture, Law, Government, Executive Leadership, Political, Military, Journalism, Authors, Leadership, Black Heritage, Mindset, Personal Growth, Motivational, Sustainability, Business Growth, DEI and Corporate Culture.

Where does Marla Blow travel from?

Marla Blow generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Marla Blow?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marla Blow 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 Marla Blow 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 Marla Blow 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.


Marla Blow is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Business and Female Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Marla Blow for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Marla Blow generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joy-Ann Reid, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Lata Reddy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marla Blow for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/10/2024.

Marla Blow Videos

Marla Blow | The Halcyon Innovation Summit Closing Keynote
Marla Blow - Global Inclusive Growth Summit
2021 Reach Symposium: Keynote by Marla Blow - YouTube
Marla Blow, Maureen Conway, and Rachel Schneider on Income ...
  • How do I book Marla Blow to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Marla Blow travel from?

    Marla Blow generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Marla Blow?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marla Blow 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 Marla Blow 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 Marla Blow 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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