Shiza Shahid
Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur, Technologist, Investor, Impact Leader & Co-Founder of the Malala Fund & Our Place
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Categories:Executive Leadership, Women, Women's Rights, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Education, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business, Social Entrepreneurship, Diversity & Inclusion, Finance, Venture Capital, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Culture, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Inspirational, College, Commencement, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Business, Political, Geopolitics, World Affairs, Muslim, Overcoming Adversity, Motivational, Leadership, Economy, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Humanitarian, Philanthropy, Women's History Month, Entertainment, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Education Reform, Government, TED, Women's Empowerment, Generational Issues
Shiza Shahid Biography
Shiza Shahid is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Our Place, a mission-driven brand reimagining kitchenware for the modern, global kitchen. Rooted in the belief that home cooking has the power to bring people together, Our Place celebrates the traditions, ingredients, and connections that make every meal meaningful. In February 2025, Shahid launched "Dinner at Our Place," the first-ever cookbook from Our Place, published by HarperCollins. The cookbook is more than a collection of recipes—it’s a guide to hosting meaningful gatherings. Drawing from her own experiences growing up in a culture where sharing meals was a cornerstone of community, this deeply personal project celebrates the art of coming together over food, while offering menus, tips, and inspiration to make hosting simpler and more joyful. Since founding Our Place in 2019, Shahid has overseen its growth into a beloved global brand. Known for its innovative and sustainable designs, Our Place’s kitchenware, including the iconic Always Pan, has garnered waitlists of more than 30,000 people, and widespread acclaim.
Before Our Place, Shahid co-founded the Malala Fund with Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, serving as its founding CEO to champion every girl’s right to education. She also launched NOW Ventures, an angel fund investing in mission-driven startups with a focus on female founders. Shahid has been recognized as one of TIME’s “30 Under 30 People Changing the World,” Forbes’ “30 Under 30 – Social Entrepreneurs,” and INC Magazine’s “Top Female Founders.” Her thought leadership has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, and more. She’s also a sought-after speaker, frequently appearing at major events like Aspen Ideas Festival, Fortune Most Powerful Women, and the World Economic Forum. With the release of "Dinner at Our Place," Shahid invites readers to rediscover the joy of gathering, celebrate cultural traditions, and find connection through the simple act of sharing a meal.
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Shiza Shahid Speaking Topics
Shiza Shahid’s cultural leadership and storytelling acuity has been proven over and again. As founding CEO of the Malala Fund, she led a cross-cultural, global story and mission that was amongst the most iconic of the last decade. In 2020, she is doing it again with her investments in new startup brands, and with Our Place, her own brand of ethical kitchenware created in partnership with immigrant communities.
In this talk, Shiza shares how to create a brand that represents and celebrates the diversity of America - in a way that is cultural collaboration, versus appropriation. Structured as a candid, open workshop, Shiza lays out the tools and checklists to help you build a brand that resonates with diverse communities and keep a pulse on the beat of moment. Open and honest about the complexities involved, Shiza discusses ways to be fully aware of sensitivities, along with personal anecdotes of failures and successes.
For Shiza, this is not just a talk - it is her life’s work.
How technology will change the way we live, interact and create. What that means for your business and how to think about the future. How social progress and our planet will fare.
How to inspire and retain young talent. How to market to millennials and build a brand that commands loyalty. What are the characteristics of this demographic and how can you have edge.
How any company can become more purpose-driven. Why having purpose is good for business and the bottom-line. Practical ways to get started today.
How far have we come, and what's most important today. How you can play a tangible role in advancing gender equality in your businesses, communities, and globally.
Shiza Shahid Videos
How do I book Shiza Shahid to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shiza Shahid 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 Shiza Shahid, 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 Shiza Shahid or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Shiza Shahid for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Shiza Shahid, 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 Shiza Shahid, 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 Shiza Shahid speak about?
Shiza Shahid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Women, Women's Rights, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Education, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business, Social Entrepreneurship, Diversity & Inclusion, Finance, Venture Capital, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Culture, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Inspirational, College, Commencement, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Business, Political, Geopolitics, World Affairs, Muslim, Overcoming Adversity, Motivational, Leadership, Economy, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Humanitarian, Philanthropy, Women's History Month, Entertainment, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Education Reform, Government, TED, Women's Empowerment and Generational Issues.
Where does Shiza Shahid travel from?
Shiza Shahid 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 Shiza Shahid?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shiza Shahid 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 Shiza Shahid 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 Shiza Shahid 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.
Shiza Shahid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Executive Leadership, Women and Women's Rights. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Shiza Shahid 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 Zack Kass, Eric Boles and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shiza Shahid for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Shiza Shahid Speaking Topics
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Building an Authentically-Inclusive Brand
Shiza Shahid’s cultural leadership and storytelling acuity has been proven over and again. As founding CEO of the Malala Fund, she led a cross-cultural, global story and mission that was amongst the most iconic of the last decade. In 2020, she is doing it again with her investments in new startup brands, and with Our Place, her own brand of ethical kitchenware created in partnership with immigrant communities.
In this talk, Shiza shares how to create a brand that represents and celebrates the diversity of America - in a way that is cultural collaboration, versus appropriation. Structured as a candid, open workshop, Shiza lays out the tools and checklists to help you build a brand that resonates with diverse communities and keep a pulse on the beat of moment. Open and honest about the complexities involved, Shiza discusses ways to be fully aware of sensitivities, along with personal anecdotes of failures and successes.
For Shiza, this is not just a talk - it is her life’s work.
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The Revolutionary Impending Technological Innovations
How technology will change the way we live, interact and create. What that means for your business and how to think about the future. How social progress and our planet will fare.
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What Motivates Millennials?
How to inspire and retain young talent. How to market to millennials and build a brand that commands loyalty. What are the characteristics of this demographic and how can you have edge.
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Integrating Purpose Into Your Business
How any company can become more purpose-driven. Why having purpose is good for business and the bottom-line. Practical ways to get started today.
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Advancing Women's Empowerment
How far have we come, and what's most important today. How you can play a tangible role in advancing gender equality in your businesses, communities, and globally.
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Shiza Shahid Videos
REVIEWS
Shiza Shahid Reviews
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TransUnion - Mar 14 2023
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University of Texas at Dallas - Nov 20 2019 -
Elmhurst College - Oct 14 2019
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Shiza was amazing. Warm and friendly, poised and well spoken. She incorporated our work into her speech and made it really personal. Shiza handled questions from the audience like a pro and spent a great amount of time with us taking photos and chatting with attendees afterward. We would definitely recommend All American and Shiza!
Child Care Resource Center - Oct 03 2019 -
San Diego State University - Mar 11 2019
NEWS
Shiza Shahid News
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Entrepreneurs on the path from uncertainty to reinvention - The ...
Jul 13, 2022 ... Minnie Luong, Brit Morin & Shiza Shahid join Washington Post Live on Wednesday, July 13. (Video: The Washington Post). Gift Article.
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Diligent Announces Shiza Shahid, Moisés Naím, Michael ...
Aug 9, 2022 ... Naím will be a keynote speaker discussing geopolitical risk and strategy. Sherron Watkins, former Vice President of Corporate Development at the Enron ...
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Shiza Shahid: 'Cooking reconnects you with your body, the food ...
Oct 18, 2021 ... My personal style signifier is to incorporate traditional south Asian motifs and techniques – including block print, ajrakh, batik and chunari – into my ...
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How do I book Shiza Shahid to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shiza Shahid 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 Shiza Shahid, 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 Shiza Shahid or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Shiza Shahid for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Shiza Shahid, 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 Shiza Shahid, 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 Shiza Shahid speak about?
Shiza Shahid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Women, Women's Rights, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Education, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business, Social Entrepreneurship, Diversity & Inclusion, Finance, Venture Capital, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Culture, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Inspirational, College, Commencement, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Business, Political, Geopolitics, World Affairs, Muslim, Overcoming Adversity, Motivational, Leadership, Economy, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Humanitarian, Philanthropy, Women's History Month, Entertainment, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Education Reform, Government, TED, Women's Empowerment and Generational Issues. -
Where does Shiza Shahid travel from?
Shiza Shahid 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 Shiza Shahid?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shiza Shahid 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 Shiza Shahid 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 Shiza Shahid 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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