Mike Hayes
Keynote Speaker: Technology Investment Leader & Former Navy SEAL Commander; Managing Director at Insight Partners; Bestselling Author
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Mike Hayes Biography
Mike Hayes is a managing director at Insight Partners, a global software investment firm with more than $90 billion in regulatory assets under management and over 800 portfolio companies spanning all stages of growth. Hayes brings a combination of military, governmental, and private-sector experience to his work in technology investment. He serves on the boards of several Insight Partners portfolio companies, including Alight, Immuta, Mirantis, Genesis Global, and Asylon Robotics, and is a founding board member of the National Medal of Honor Museum.
Before joining Insight Partners, Hayes was chief operating officer at VMware, where he led worldwide business operations, oversaw the company's transition to software-as-a-service, and played a key role in its acquisition by Broadcom, one of the largest technology deals in history. Prior to VMware, Hayes served as senior vice president and head of strategic operations at Cognizant Technologies, managing a $2 billion profit and loss statement for global financial services clients. Earlier in his private-sector career, Hayes spent four years at Bridgewater Associates, serving in chief of staff roles to both the CEO and COO.
Hayes's career began with more than two decades in the U.S. Navy SEALs, where he graduated as one of 19 from a class of 120. He served in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan, ultimately rising to commanding officer of SEAL Team Two and leading a 2,000-person special operations task force in southeastern Afghanistan. His military decorations include two Bronze Stars, one for valor in combat in Iraq, and the Defense Superior Service Medal. Following his SEAL career, Hayes was selected as a White House Fellow and served as director of defense policy and strategy at the National Security Council under both the Bush and Obama administrations, contributing to START Treaty negotiations and leading the White House response to the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama off the coast of Somalia.
Hayes is the author of two national bestselling books. "Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning" draws on his military and professional experience to build a framework around excellence, agility, and purpose, with all profits donated to The 1162 Foundation, a nonprofit he founded to pay off mortgages for Gold Star families. His follow-up, "Mission Driven: The Path to a Life of Purpose," offers a practical guide for navigating major life transitions. Hayes holds an M.A. in public policy from Harvard Kennedy School and is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations. As a keynote speaker, he delivers insights on leadership, organizational culture, decision-making under pressure, and the pursuit of purpose in business and technology.
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Mike Hayes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Navy, Veterans, Military, World Affairs, Author, Inspirational, Motivational, Bestselling Authors, Executive Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
Where does Mike Hayes travel from?
Mike Hayes generally travels from Westport, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Mike Hayes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Human Resources and Teamwork & Teambuilding. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Mike Hayes generally travels from Westport, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marty Strong, Mike Abrashoff and Brent Gleeson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mike Hayes for an upcoming event.
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Agile Leadership: When to Be a Leader, When to Follow, and Focusing on the Right Decision Rather than Who Makes It
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Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility and Meaning
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Corporate Transformation
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A Navy SEAL commander shares 5 tips to live a more purposeful life
Mike Hayes is the former commanding officer of Navy Seal Team Two, leading a 2,000-person Special Operations task force in southeastern Afghanistan. He was also a White House Fellow, Director of Defense Policy and Strategy at the National Security Council, and has served in several C-level roles in the private sector. Currently, he is managing director at Insight Partners, a software investment firm.
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How do I book Mike Hayes to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mike Hayes 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 Mike Hayes, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mike Hayes or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Mike Hayes for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mike Hayes, 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 Mike Hayes, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Mike Hayes speak about?
Mike Hayes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Navy, Veterans, Military, World Affairs, Author, Inspirational, Motivational, Bestselling Authors, Executive Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Mike Hayes travel from?
Mike Hayes generally travels from Westport, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Mike Hayes?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mike Hayes 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mike Hayes 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 Mike Hayes 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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