Mike Kim

Mike Kim

Keynote Speaker: President & Asia Pacific Advisor for APAC Go-to-Market

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Mike Kim Biography

Mike Kim is a seasoned executive who understands the unique revenue challenges that startups face. With over 20 years of experience in the APAC region, he has developed and refined an Asia Pacific Go-to-Market playbook that ensures success. Kim is the president of Gradient Consulting, specializing in accelerating revenue growth for early-stage U.S. AI technology startups backed by top venture capital firms.

Kim authored the Wall Street Journal-featured book "Escaping North Korea," a memoir about his experiences at the China-North Korea border helping North Korean refugees escape through a 6,000-mile modern-day underground railroad. He founded Crossing Borders, a nonprofit dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance to North Korean refugees.

Kim frequently appears in the media: He has been a guest on CNN Anderson Cooper 360, Fox News, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He has also been interviewed by BBC, NPR, NBC, ABC, CBS, and Aljazeera. He speaks to audiences worldwide, including a variety of companies, universities, and government organizations on five continents.

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What topics does Mike Kim speak about?

Mike Kim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Culture, Leadership and Artificial Intelligence.

Where does Mike Kim travel from?

Mike Kim generally travels from Tokyo, Japan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Mike Kim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Culture and Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Mike Kim generally travels from Tokyo, Japan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Keith Ferrazzi, Joy Buolamwini and Dr. Michio Kaku. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mike Kim for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/01/2024.
  • How do I book Mike Kim to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Mike Kim, 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 Kim, 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 Mike Kim speak about?

    Mike Kim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Culture, Leadership and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Where does Mike Kim travel from?

    Mike Kim generally travels from Tokyo, Japan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Mike Kim?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mike Kim 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 Mike Kim 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 Kim 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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