Shai Reshef

Shai Reshef

Keynote Speaker: Founder and President of University of the People

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Shai Reshef Biography

Shai Reshef born September 11, 1955 is an educational entrepreneur, founder and president of University of the People, a non-profit academic institution offering accredited, low-cost higher education degrees online.

Reshef earned an MA in Chinese Politics from the University of Michigan. From 1989 to 2005, Reshef served as Chief Executive Officer and then Chairman of the Kidum Group, a test preparation company. Reshef joined Kidum in 1989 when it was a single product company with revenues of $100,000. Under his leadership, Kidum grew to become a company with annual revenues in excess of $25 million, with over 1,000 employees and 50,000 students a year. In 2005, he sold the company to Kaplan, Inc., one of the world’s largest education companies and a subsidiary of the Washington Post.

Between 2001 and 2004, while continuing as the chairman of Kidum, Reshef lived in the Netherlands where he chaired KIT eLearning, a subsidiary of Kidum. KIT is the eLearning partner of the University of Liverpool and the first online university outside of the United States. KIT provides MBA and M.Sc. degrees in IT. In 2004, the company was acquired by Laureate Online Education.

Reshef is married and has four children. He lives in Pasadena, California.

In January 2009, Reshef founded University of the People, a non-profit, American, accredited online academic institution that seeks to increase the availability of higher education by offering affordable online university-level studies. As of January 2016, the University has admitted over 2500 students from 170 countries.

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Shai Reshef Videos

Refugees – Moving from Surviving to Thriving | Shai Reshef ...
University of the People: Shai Reshef at TEDxOxbridge - YouTube
Shai Reshef, University of the People - YouTube

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What topics does Shai Reshef speak about?

Shai Reshef is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Business Growth, College, Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership and Leadership.

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Shai Reshef generally travels from Pasadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Shai Reshef is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Business Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shai Reshef for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Shai Reshef generally travels from Pasadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Diane Prince Johnston, Daymond John and David Baszucki. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shai Reshef for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Shai Reshef Videos

Refugees – Moving from Surviving to Thriving | Shai Reshef ...
University of the People: Shai Reshef at TEDxOxbridge - YouTube
Shai Reshef, University of the People - YouTube
Finding Einstein: Shai Reshef at TEDxKC - YouTube
Shai Reshef: An ultra-low-cost college degree - YouTube

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  • How do I book Shai Reshef to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Shai Reshef, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shai Reshef, 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 Shai Reshef speak about?

    Shai Reshef is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Business Growth, College, Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership and Leadership.
  • Where does Shai Reshef travel from?

    Shai Reshef generally travels from Pasadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Shai Reshef?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shai Reshef 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 Shai Reshef 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 Shai Reshef 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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