Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia
Keynote Speaker: Tech Entrepreneur & Gaming Advocate; Founder & CEO of PlayWerks; Founder of WhizGirls Academy; Tribeca Disruptor Innovation Fellow
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Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia Biography
Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia is a tech entrepreneur, gaming advocate, and social innovator recognized for her work at the intersection of STEM education, digital literacy, and play. Salemnia is the founder and CEO of PlayWerks, an independent interactive media company that develops multi-platform immersive experiences for children and adults. She is also the founder of WhizGirls Academy, an organization where students participate in projects that build technology and digital literacy skills, including coding, entrepreneurship, and healthy lifestyle education. WhizGirls Academy has reached more than 5,000 students.
Salemnia’s interest in technology and entrepreneurship began with a passion for gaming and play. Inspired by the movie "Big," she pursued a career focused on making an impact through toys and play. Salemnia started her professional journey at Mattel, working on "Barbie," and later served as brand manager for "Bratz" at MGA Entertainment, where she analyzed industry trends and consumer behavior. She also led the design and development of MGA’s Play Lab, facilitating in-house qualitative research with children and parents. These experiences in consumer research and brand development informed her understanding of how children interact with technology and play, leading to the launch of her own ventures.
Salemnia has developed programs for the White House Council of Women and Girls and collaborated with national leaders at the Reach Higher Summit at the White House, supporting initiatives to serve inner-city children and adults. She hosted the first Hackathon for Women and Girls with the White House Council on Women and Girls and later organized Kids Hack for LA in partnership with Mayor Garcetti, the White House, and the i.am.angel Foundation. The inaugural WhizGirls Academy Mobile Tech Tour event in South Central Los Angeles drew 1,500 attendees.
Salemnia’s work has been recognized with honors including the Los Angeles City Pioneer Woman of the Year, Tribeca Disruptor Innovation Fellow, and IJWO Woman of the Year awards. She has served on the Advisory Board of the Interactive Media Peer Group at the Television Academy and was an adjunct professor at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, teaching courses on social impact, technology, and entrepreneurship. Salemnia also hosted the "Idea to Game" concept workshop for X Prize.
A frequent public speaker, Salemnia delivered her TEDx talk, "Are You a Gamer or a Gardener?" at the TedxYouth conference in Los Angeles. She is recognized as a thought leader in tech inclusion, gaming, education, edtech, and innovation, and has spoken at events such as Google Business Leaders, Digital Hollywood, KIN Global, Singularity University Global Summit, Game Developers Conference, and Milken Institute Global Conference. Salemnia continues to advocate for making STEM and healthy lifestyles accessible and relevant, demonstrating the transformative potential of play for future generations.
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Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia Speaking Topics
Sharing WhizGirls Academy's impact and strategies for inspiring young women in tech.
Insights on integrating AI into education, career pathways, and workforce development.
Lessons from PlayWerks and WhizGirls Academy on combining profit with purpose.
Leveraging gamification and innovation to engage the next generation.
Her journey as a female founder and lessons on resilience, vision, and impact.
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Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Science, Women in Business, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Author, Creativity, Motivational, Gaming, STEM, STEM Education, Leadership, Women in Tech, Women's Empowerment and Influential Women.
Where does Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia travel from?
Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Science and Women in Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Fran Hauser and Libby Gill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia Speaking Topics
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Empowering Girls Through STEM & Entrepreneurship
Sharing WhizGirls Academy's impact and strategies for inspiring young women in tech.
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AI & the Future of Work
Insights on integrating AI into education, career pathways, and workforce development.
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Building Mission-Driven Companies
Lessons from PlayWerks and WhizGirls Academy on combining profit with purpose.
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Future of Digital Learning
Leveraging gamification and innovation to engage the next generation.
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Authentic Leadership
Her journey as a female founder and lessons on resilience, vision, and impact.
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How much does it cost to book Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia, 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 Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia speak about?
Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Science, Women in Business, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Author, Creativity, Motivational, Gaming, STEM, STEM Education, Leadership, Women in Tech, Women's Empowerment and Influential Women. -
Where does Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia travel from?
Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia 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 Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia 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 Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia 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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