Martin Tantow
Keynote Speaker: Corporate Innovation Expert & AI-Driven Go-To-Market Strategist; Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures
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Martin Tantow Biography
Martin Tantow is a venture capital partner, innovation strategist, and global keynote speaker with deep expertise in corporate innovation, startup collaboration, and AI-driven go-to-market strategies. As a Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures, a global VC firm based in Silicon Valley, he helps large corporations connect with cutting-edge startups and build innovation programs that scale.
With over two decades of experience as a founder, investor, and executive across the U.S. and Europe, Tantow is known for bridging transatlantic innovation ecosystems. He advises Fortune 500 companies and tech scale-ups on how to reimagine growth through corporate venture capital, startup partnerships, and the shift from human-led to machine-led buying processes.
Tantow is a frequent speaker at global events including Mobile World Congress, Web Summit, Dublin Tech Summit, South Summit, and Startup World Cup. He is also a lecturer and faculty member at Harvard Alumni. His keynotes deliver practical insight into the future of innovation and how AI is reshaping customer engagement, sales, and enterprise growth models.
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Martin Tantow Speaking Topics
Innovation doesn’t happen through brainstorming sessions or corporate labs alone — it requires a clear strategy, structured execution, and buy-in from leadership down to the front line. In this keynote, Martin Tantow shares the Corporate Innovation Playbook — a practical framework that helps large organizations build sustainable innovation engines by engaging startups, aligning strategy, and embedding an innovation culture.
Drawing from his experience as a VC partner, serial entrepreneur, and lecturer with the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs network, Martin reveals how to move from “innovation theater” to real business impact. From defining an innovation thesis to leveraging tools like Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and venture client models, attendees will gain clear, actionable insights they can apply within their teams and organizations.
Attendee Takeaways:
- How to align innovation efforts with business strategy and leadership priorities
- What models of startup engagement actually lead to measurable results
- How to design organizations and incentives that support innovation
- Common traps to avoid — and what “innovation maturity” really looks like
As AI agents and autonomous systems increasingly influence—and even make—buying decisions, traditional go-to-market strategies are rapidly becoming obsolete. In this provocative keynote, Martin Tantow introduces GTM 2.0, a new strategic playbook for founders, corporate innovation teams, and growth leaders navigating a world where the “customer” is no longer human, but an algorithm, an API, or a bot.
Martin unpacks the fundamental shift from persona-driven marketing to agent-optimized distribution — where trust is earned through uptime and latency, not logos and testimonials. He explores how this impacts product design, pricing models, onboarding, and sales funnels, with practical examples across SaaS, dev tools, procurement, and enterprise software.
Attendee Takeaways:
- What "Go-To-Machine" means and why it matters now
- How to design trust systems and pricing for AI buyers
- Why API-first design is the new UI
- How early adopters are building high-velocity, machine-driven GTM channels
This talk is a wake-up call — and a roadmap — for anyone rethinking growth in the age of intelligent automation.
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How much does it cost to book Martin Tantow for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Martin Tantow, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Martin Tantow are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Martin Tantow, 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 Tantow speak about?
Martin Tantow is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Venture Capital, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Business Growth, Strategic Leadership and Technology.
Where does Martin Tantow travel from?
Martin Tantow 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 Tantow?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Martin Tantow 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 Tantow for your next private or corporate function.
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Martin Tantow is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Finance, Venture Capital and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Martin Tantow for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Martin Tantow 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 Melissa Frakman, Jana Eggers and Richie Etwaru. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Martin Tantow for an upcoming event.
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Martin Tantow Speaking Topics
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The Corporate Innovation Playbook - How Leading Companies Build, Partner, and Invest to Stay Ahead
Innovation doesn’t happen through brainstorming sessions or corporate labs alone — it requires a clear strategy, structured execution, and buy-in from leadership down to the front line. In this keynote, Martin Tantow shares the Corporate Innovation Playbook — a practical framework that helps large organizations build sustainable innovation engines by engaging startups, aligning strategy, and embedding an innovation culture.
Drawing from his experience as a VC partner, serial entrepreneur, and lecturer with the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs network, Martin reveals how to move from “innovation theater” to real business impact. From defining an innovation thesis to leveraging tools like Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and venture client models, attendees will gain clear, actionable insights they can apply within their teams and organizations.
Attendee Takeaways:
- How to align innovation efforts with business strategy and leadership priorities
- What models of startup engagement actually lead to measurable results
- How to design organizations and incentives that support innovation
- Common traps to avoid — and what “innovation maturity” really looks like
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GTM 2.0: Rethinking Go-To-Market in the Age of AI Agents
As AI agents and autonomous systems increasingly influence—and even make—buying decisions, traditional go-to-market strategies are rapidly becoming obsolete. In this provocative keynote, Martin Tantow introduces GTM 2.0, a new strategic playbook for founders, corporate innovation teams, and growth leaders navigating a world where the “customer” is no longer human, but an algorithm, an API, or a bot.
Martin unpacks the fundamental shift from persona-driven marketing to agent-optimized distribution — where trust is earned through uptime and latency, not logos and testimonials. He explores how this impacts product design, pricing models, onboarding, and sales funnels, with practical examples across SaaS, dev tools, procurement, and enterprise software.
Attendee Takeaways:
- What "Go-To-Machine" means and why it matters now
- How to design trust systems and pricing for AI buyers
- Why API-first design is the new UI
- How early adopters are building high-velocity, machine-driven GTM channels
This talk is a wake-up call — and a roadmap — for anyone rethinking growth in the age of intelligent automation.
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How do I book Martin Tantow to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Martin Tantow 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 Martin Tantow, 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 Martin Tantow or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Martin Tantow for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Martin Tantow, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Martin Tantow are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Martin Tantow, 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 Tantow speak about?
Martin Tantow is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Venture Capital, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Business Growth, Strategic Leadership and Technology. -
Where does Martin Tantow travel from?
Martin Tantow 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 Tantow?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Martin Tantow 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 Tantow 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 Tantow 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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