Shyam Sankar
Keynote Speaker: Technology Innovation Leader & CTO of Palantir Technologies; Chairman of the Board at Gingko Bioworks; Human-Computer Symbiosis Advocate
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Shyam Sankar Biography
Shyam Sankar is the chief technology officer and executive vice president of Palantir Technologies, a leading software and artificial intelligence company. Sankar has spent more than two decades developing software and AI solutions for government and private sector organizations. After earning engineering degrees from Cornell and Stanford, he worked as a developer, startup founder, and executive at Xoom, a payments company focused on emerging markets. Sankar joined Palantir as its first business hire and was instrumental in creating the role of forward deployed engineer, a model that embeds engineers alongside clients to address complex, real-world challenges. This approach became central to Palantir's government and commercial operations, distinguishing the company within the software and AI industry.
As a technical leader, Sankar contributed to Palantir's evolution from a Silicon Valley startup to a global software and AI provider. Palantir's initial focus was on national security, developing tools to detect threats within large data sets. Over time, the technology expanded into healthcare, manufacturing, disaster response, and financial services. Palantir's platforms have supported efforts such as locating missing children, detecting banking fraud, and uncovering cyber-espionage networks. Sankar has played a key role in shaping Palantir's strategic direction, advocating for technological acceleration, reindustrialization, and collaboration between Silicon Valley and the defense sector.
Sankar is recognized as a public voice on technology, defense, and national security. In his TED Talk, "The Rise of Human-Computer Cooperation," he discussed the importance of designing computer programs that enhance human decision-making. Sankar supports the concept of intelligence augmentation, where algorithms and human expertise work together to solve complex problems. He has testified before the House Select Committee and the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, and is a frequent guest on CNBC. His work has been featured in American Affairs, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.
Beyond Palantir, Sankar was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is the author of the bestselling book "Mobilize," which examines the challenges facing the American industrial base and strategies for revitalization. The book appeared on bestseller lists for Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and USA Today. Sankar launched the First Breakfast Initiative, where he publishes thought leadership on defense, strategy, AI, and innovation. He is the co-founder and chairman of Founders Films, a production company focused on American stories, and serves as chairman of Ginkgo Bioworks and as a trustee at Hudson Institute.
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Shyam Sankar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Computer Science and TED. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Shyam Sankar generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are R "Ray" Wang, Michael Kanaan and Tyler Cohen Wood. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shyam Sankar for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Shyam Sankar for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Shyam Sankar, 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 Shyam Sankar, 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 Shyam Sankar speak about?
Shyam Sankar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Computer Science, TED, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Technology, Data, Cybersecurity, Futurism, Security & Defense, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Shyam Sankar travel from?
Shyam Sankar generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Shyam Sankar?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shyam Sankar 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 Shyam Sankar 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 Shyam Sankar 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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