Martin Eberhard
Keynote Speaker: Founder & Former CEO of Tesla; Retired Entrepreneur & Inventor
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Martin Eberhard Biography
Martin Eberhard is an engineer, a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and inventor on at least 22 patents. He received a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1982 and an MS in Electrical Engineering from the same school in 1984. Recently, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award and an Alumni Award for Distinguished Service from The University of Illinois.
Eberhard co-founded Network Computing Devices in 1987, where he served as Chief Engineer through its IPO on 1992, developing several successful products there. In 1996, Eberhard founded NuvoMedia with his colleague, Marc Tarpenning, where they developed the Rocket eBook, the first eBook with secure internet delivery of content. Eberhard served as Chairman and CEO until NuvoMedia’s acquisition by Gemstar in 2000.
In 2002, after their successful exit from Nuvomedia, Eberhard and his colleague, Marc Tarpenning, founded Tesla Motors, where Eberhard served as its CEO until November, 2007. Together, Eberhard and Tarpenning reinvented the electric car, changing public perception of electric cars to fast, sexy desirable cars that will obviously become the future of transportation.
Eberhard’s key innovations have set the way for all subsequent electric cars: 1) an electric car should not be a compromise. With the right technology choices, it is possible to build electric cars that are actually better cars than their competition. 2) Battery technology is key to a successful electric car. Lithium ion batteries are not only suitable of automotive use, but are game-changing, making decent driving range a reality. 3) If designed right, electric cars can appeal to even the most serious car enthusiast, as electric drive is capable of seriously outperforming internal combustion engines.
In 2007, Eberhard left Tesla Motors with a fair bit of press drama, as his largest investor took control of the company. Despite the drama, Eberhard is very pleased to watch Tesla succeed in the trajectory that he first envisioned.
Since leaving Tesla Motors, Eberhard served for two years as Director of EV Development at Volkswagen. He has lectured around the world on reasons and methods for reducing the use of carbon fuels, on the advantages of electric drive over other automotive technologies, and on entrepreneurship and the need for more young people to pursue degrees and careers in science and engineering. He currently serves on Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards of several innovative, early-stage Silicon Valley startup companies.
Eberhard has recently founded a new startup company in the large-scale energy storage space. It's too early to say very much more about this company.
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Martin Eberhard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Innovation, Disruptive Thinking, Computer Science, Manufacturing, Business Leadership, Environment, Sustainability, Business, Finance, Business Growth, Conservation, Science and Climate Change.
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Martin Eberhard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Innovation and Disruptive Thinking. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Martin Eberhard 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 Peter Diamandis, Marc Randolph and Paul Polman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Martin Eberhard for an upcoming event.
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The Business of Green
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Daring to Dream: Martin Eberhard and the Tesla Roadster
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Building a Culture of Innovation: From E-books to Electric Cars to.?
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Congress of Neurological Surgeons - Sep 18 2023
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CXOsync LLC - Sep 25 2018
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Why Was Martin Eberhard Forced Out Of Tesla Motors? - Forbes
Fair or not (probably fair), Musk lost confidence in Eberhard for being late and over budget and inexperienced. Investors know cr*p happens, but they have to ...
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Tesla Co-Founder Martin Eberhard Joins BRD Motorcycles Advisory ...
Tesla Motors Inc. co-founder Martin Eberhard is joining the advisory board of San Francisco startup BRD Motorcycles. The company raised another $1 million to ...
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How much does it cost to book Martin Eberhard for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Martin Eberhard, 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 Martin Eberhard, 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 Martin Eberhard speak about?
Martin Eberhard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Innovation, Disruptive Thinking, Computer Science, Manufacturing, Business Leadership, Environment, Sustainability, Business, Finance, Business Growth, Conservation, Science and Climate Change. -
Where does Martin Eberhard travel from?
Martin Eberhard 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 Martin Eberhard?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Martin Eberhard 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 Martin Eberhard 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 Martin Eberhard 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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