Rachel Botsman

Rachel Botsman

Keynote Speaker: Trust Expert, Author, Oxford Lecturer

Rachel Botsman Biography

Rachel Botsman is a trust expert, author, and lecturer at Oxford University's Saïd Business School. She is dedicated to teaching people how to think differently and challenge ideas around trust, humility, and integrity. She focuses on equipping leaders on how to center trust in their cultures and professional relationships. Botsman is recognized as one of the 'World's Top 50 Management Thinkers,' with her insights on trust and the role of digital technology in facilitating it garnering global recognition.

Botsman has authored two critically acclaimed books translated into 14 languages. Her first book, "What’s Mine is Yours," outlined the theory of 'collaborative consumption' and foresaw the rise of the ‘sharing economy.' This theory was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the '10 Ideas That Will Change the World' and by Thinkers50 as the 2015 Breakthrough Idea. Her second book, “Who Can You Trust?”, examines the profound shifts in trust across the globe. She is also preparing a new book that delves deeper into how trust is the real disruption of our times.

A world-renowned speaker, Botsman is celebrated for her clear insights and engaging storytelling. She has addressed audiences at prestigious forums including Salesforce, Goldman Sachs, the World Business Forum, Aspen Ideas Festival, Adobe, and Snapchat, consistently being voted as the audience’s favorite speaker. Her TED talks, such as "The Case for Collaborative Consumption," "The Currency of the New Economy is Trust," and "We've Stopped Trusting Institutions and Started Trusting Strangers," have garnered over five million views. Additionally, she hosts the podcast series "Trust Issues." Botsman contributes regularly to top international publications like The Guardian, Financial Times, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Economist, and Wired. Through her newsletter, Rethink, she engages with over 35,000 subscribers bi-weekly. Her active engagement in the growth and challenges faced by startups such as Airbnb, TaskRabbit, and Uber, combined with her experience across four continents, furnishes her with a comprehensive perspective on pivotal contemporary issues.

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Rachel Botsman Speaking Topics

Trust and the Future of Work

A profound trust shift is happening in our workplaces - the old hierarchal rules of trust are no longer relevant. As employee and cultural dynamics evolve faster than ever before, how can we lead with trust amid all this uncertainty and flux? What does it take to be a trustworthy leader? In this talk, Rachel explains the trust shift underway and how leaders can navigate and adapt to new employee expectations.

Rethinking Trust

Trust is both the foundation and the result of strong relationships. It is fundamental to meaningful interactions with customers. Yet, there are misconceptions about how trust really works. How do you earn trust in the early stages of a relationship and sustain it over time? What's the difference between loyalty and trust? How does trust work online vs. face-to-face? Does transparency lead to more trust? In this session, Rachel will help participants to rethink what trust is and why it's so critical in the digital age.

Trust and The Future of Work

A profound trust shift is happening in our workplaces. As workforce dynamics evolve faster than ever before, how can we lead with trust amid all this uncertainty and flux? Here, Rachel introduces a powerful new idea that will change the way organisations think about the future of work. She explains how leaders can navigate new possibilities and expectations – and reveals what can be learned from gaming designers about workplace dynamics.

Designing and Innovating With Trust

Why do some innovations fail and others succeed? Trust is the key differentiator. You can only get people - employees or customers - to use a new product or service if they're willing to take a 'trust leap' - to take a risk to do something new or different. Based on a decade of research and teaching with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups - Rachel Botsman will map out the principles of how you get teams to design for trust in ways that help new ideas succeed and be trustworthy. She also shares how designers, entrepreneurs and leaders can improve practices to consider the unintended consequences of new technologies.

Fireside topic – AI’s trust Problem

As AI rapidly expands its role in our lives, an important question is being asked: what level of trust can – and should – we place in AI systems? Renowned trust expert Rachel Botsman brings a different perspective to discussions on what trusting AI really means. She will explain why we need to think differently to earn and maintain trust in AI – and propose how we can make AI systems more trustworthy.

Rachel is available for fireside conversations with leaders or to join panels on the important and timely topic of trust and AI.

Rachel Botsman Videos

WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN TO TRUST?: Rachel Botsman | E111
D Congress 2021
Rachel Botsman - Ready to rethink?

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How much does it cost to book Rachel Botsman for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Rachel Botsman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rachel Botsman are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rachel Botsman, 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 Rachel Botsman speak about?

Rachel Botsman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Authors, Networking, Technology, Inspirational, Social Media, TED, Marketing, Motivational, Culture, Consulting, Corporate Culture, Finance, Futurism, Economy, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Women in Tech and Podcast Hosts.

Where does Rachel Botsman travel from?

Rachel Botsman generally travels from Oxford, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Rachel Botsman?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rachel Botsman 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 Rachel Botsman for your next private or corporate function.

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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 Rachel Botsman 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.


Rachel Botsman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rachel Botsman for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Rachel Botsman generally travels from Oxford, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Peter Diamandis and Sir Richard Branson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rachel Botsman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Rachel Botsman Speaking Topics

  • Trust and the Future of Work

    A profound trust shift is happening in our workplaces - the old hierarchal rules of trust are no longer relevant. As employee and cultural dynamics evolve faster than ever before, how can we lead with trust amid all this uncertainty and flux? What does it take to be a trustworthy leader? In this talk, Rachel explains the trust shift underway and how leaders can navigate and adapt to new employee expectations.

  • Rethinking Trust

    Trust is both the foundation and the result of strong relationships. It is fundamental to meaningful interactions with customers. Yet, there are misconceptions about how trust really works. How do you earn trust in the early stages of a relationship and sustain it over time? What's the difference between loyalty and trust? How does trust work online vs. face-to-face? Does transparency lead to more trust? In this session, Rachel will help participants to rethink what trust is and why it's so critical in the digital age.

  • Trust and The Future of Work

    A profound trust shift is happening in our workplaces. As workforce dynamics evolve faster than ever before, how can we lead with trust amid all this uncertainty and flux? Here, Rachel introduces a powerful new idea that will change the way organisations think about the future of work. She explains how leaders can navigate new possibilities and expectations – and reveals what can be learned from gaming designers about workplace dynamics.

  • Designing and Innovating With Trust

    Why do some innovations fail and others succeed? Trust is the key differentiator. You can only get people - employees or customers - to use a new product or service if they're willing to take a 'trust leap' - to take a risk to do something new or different. Based on a decade of research and teaching with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups - Rachel Botsman will map out the principles of how you get teams to design for trust in ways that help new ideas succeed and be trustworthy. She also shares how designers, entrepreneurs and leaders can improve practices to consider the unintended consequences of new technologies.

  • Fireside topic – AI’s trust Problem

    As AI rapidly expands its role in our lives, an important question is being asked: what level of trust can – and should – we place in AI systems? Renowned trust expert Rachel Botsman brings a different perspective to discussions on what trusting AI really means. She will explain why we need to think differently to earn and maintain trust in AI – and propose how we can make AI systems more trustworthy.

    Rachel is available for fireside conversations with leaders or to join panels on the important and timely topic of trust and AI.

Rachel Botsman Videos

WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN TO TRUST?: Rachel Botsman | E111
D Congress 2021
Rachel Botsman - Ready to rethink?
Introducing Rachel Botsman – Speaker Q&A - YouTube
Rachel Botsman Keynote at Digital Summits Cisco Live Melbourne ...

Rachel Botsman News

  • How do I book Rachel Botsman to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Rachel Botsman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rachel Botsman are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rachel Botsman, 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 Rachel Botsman speak about?

  • Where does Rachel Botsman travel from?

    Rachel Botsman generally travels from Oxford, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Rachel Botsman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rachel Botsman 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 Rachel Botsman 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 Rachel Botsman 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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