Ron Conway
Keynote Speaker: Technology Industry Leader & Angel Investor; Founder of SV Angel; Early Backer of Google, Facebook & Airbnb
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Ron Conway Biography
Ron Conway is recognized as a significant figure in the history of Silicon Valley, often referred to as the "Godfather of Silicon Valley" for his track record as a super angel investor. Conway became a prominent early-stage investor in the technology industry by backing hundreds of startups, frequently before traditional venture capital firms entered the scene. His investment approach focuses on supporting entrepreneurs first and ideas second, typically engaging at key moments such as fundraising, distribution agreements, and management challenges rather than daily operations.
Before establishing his reputation as an investor, Conway built a career as an operator and executive. He held marketing positions at National Semiconductor Corporation, then joined Altos Computer Systems as a co-founder, president, and CEO, leading the company through its public offering on Nasdaq. Conway later served as CEO of Personal Training Systems, which was acquired by SmartForce/SkillSoft. These experiences in building and scaling technology companies provided Conway with a practical understanding of the needs of startup founders, shaping his investment philosophy.
Conway founded his first investment fund, Angel Investors LP, followed by the launch of SV Angel, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting technology startups that face challenges securing traditional funding. Through his personal investments, Angel Investors LP, and SV Angel, Conway was an early backer of companies including Google, PayPal, Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb, Pinterest, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Reddit. His ability to identify transformative technology companies at early stages has resulted in a notable investment portfolio within venture capital. Conway has been included on Vanity Fair's 100 most influential people in the Information Age, awarded Best Angel at the TechCrunch Crunchies Awards, and named on Forbes Magazine's Midas list of top deal-makers.
Beyond his investment activities, Conway has contributed to civic and philanthropic causes. He is an advocate for technology companies and civic engagement in San Francisco, serving as founder and chairman of sf.citi, and as a co-founder of FWD.US, an immigration reform advocacy organization. Conway donated $1 million to fund the Firearms Challenge of the Smart Tech Challenges Foundation, a nonprofit organization he founded to promote firearms safety through technology and innovation. He is a major donor and advisor to UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, College Track, the THORN Foundation, and organizations focused on preventing gun violence, including Sandy Hook Promise, Giffords.org, and March for Our Lives. Conway is also a signatory of The Giving Pledge, a campaign encouraging wealthy individuals to contribute a majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes.
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Ron Conway is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Finance, Venture Capital, Innovation, Business, Business Leadership, Futurism, Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership, Social Activism and Philanthropy.
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Ron Conway is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Finance and Venture Capital. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Ron Conway 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 Chamath Palihapitiya, Keith Rabois and Max Levchin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ron Conway for an upcoming event.
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Ron Conway: I hope tech founders have political aspirations - Feb ...
Silicon Valley investor Ron Conway talks immigration reform and Donald Trump at the Startup Grind Global Conference.
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Ron Conway has in two short years become one of San Francisco's power brokers, using his wealth and contacts to pursue his vision of the city.
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How do I book Ron Conway to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ron Conway 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 Ron Conway, 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 Ron Conway or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ron Conway for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ron Conway, 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 Ron Conway, 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 Ron Conway speak about?
Ron Conway is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Finance, Venture Capital, Innovation, Business, Business Leadership, Futurism, Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership, Social Activism and Philanthropy. -
Where does Ron Conway travel from?
Ron Conway 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 Ron Conway?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ron Conway 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 Ron Conway 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 Ron Conway 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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