Sol Rashidi
Keynote Speaker: World's 1st Chief AI Officer with 10 Patents; Forbes “AI Maverick of the 21st Century”; Former Amazon Tech Exec, C-Suite Exec & Bestselling Author in AI
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Sol Rashidi Biography
With a pivotal role in launching IBM’s Watson in 2011, a groundbreaking application of Artificial Intelligence on a global scale, Sol Rashidi has consistently been a trailblazer in the ideation, conceptualization, design, and development of Data & AI applications. Boasting over three dozen large-scale implementations and a remarkable record, Rashidi holds eight granted patents, with 21 filed, and has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including being recognized as one of the “Top 100 AI People” in 2023.
Rashidi’s impact is evident in her presence on the “Global 100 Power List” for consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023), recognition as one of the “Top 20 CDOs Globally” in 2022, and being named “Chief Analytics Officer of the Year” in 2022. Further, she earned the “Isomer Innovators of the Year” award for three consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023) and has been acknowledged as one of the “Top 100 Innovators in Data & Analytics” from 2020 to 2023. Adding to her achievements, Rashidi was listed among the “Top 100 Women in Business” in 2022. Her other accolades include: “Top 75 Innovators of 2023,” “Top 65 Most Influential Women in 2023,” and earning the title of “Forbes AI Maverick of the 21st Century” in 2022. Additionally, she has been honored with the “Top 10 Global Women in AI & Data” award in 2023, the “Top AI 100 Award” in 2023, and inclusion in the “50 Most Powerful Women in Tech” in 2022.
Throughout her career, Rashidi has held significant C-Suite positions in Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, including roles such as Chief Analytics Officer at Estee Lauder, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Merck Pharmaceuticals, EVP and Chief Data Officer at Sony Music, Chief Data & AI Officer at Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and Senior Partner leading the Digital & Innovation Practice at Ernst & Young. Her impactful tenure at IBM as Partner leading Watson Go-To-Market further solidifies her expertise in the field.
Now serving as an advisor, consultant, and fractional CDO & CAIO, Rashidi is dedicated to assisting companies in advancing their business objectives. As a global keynote speaker, she leverages her technical expertise and storytelling abilities to articulate the business value of data, AI, and technology. Her Amazon bestselling book, Your AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons Learned from Real-World AI Deployments, is made for business leaders without a technology background. Rashidi’s hallmark is simplifying the complex and helping leaders realize that innovation doesn’t always require cutting-edge solutions but often involves cutting through the noise.
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Sol Rashidi Speaking Topics
The workforce is no longer organized by roles—it’s being restructured around capabilities, workflows, and human-AI collaboration. This keynote explores how traditional talent models are breaking down and what replaces them: dynamic skill architectures, AI-augmented teams, and flatter, faster organizations. Leaders will walk away with a blueprint for redesigning their workforce—from rigid hierarchies to adaptive systems built for continuous evolution.
AI is everywhere—but clarity is not. This keynote cuts through the noise to provide a practical, no-nonsense guide to applying AI in both your business and personal workflows. Covering short-, medium-, and long-term implications, it outlines where AI drives real value, where it creates unnecessary complexity, and how to make smart, sustainable decisions that balance speed, scale, and governance.
Every industry is experimenting with AI—but only a few are getting it right. This session brings an industry-specific lens to AI adoption, highlighting real-world use cases, measurable outcomes, and hard-earned lessons. From early wins to costly missteps, this keynote helps leaders understand where AI delivers value today, where it’s overhyped, and how to prioritize investments that drive competitive advantage.
As AI reshapes work, the question is no longer “Will my job change?”—but “Will I evolve with it?” This keynote focuses on how individuals and organizations can remain relevant by strengthening the uniquely human skills that AI cannot replace. Grounded in AI was meant to amplify your workforce and create force-multipliers, it offers a roadmap for building resilience, adaptability, and long-term value in a world where intelligence is increasingly augmented.
The future of work is not humans vs. machines—it’s humans with machines. Yet most organizations are deploying AI to cut costs rather than elevate capability. This keynote reframes AI as an amplifier of human potential and introduces a new operating model where people, agents, and systems work in partnership. Drawing on emerging research, it shows how organizations that invest in human-centric AI will outperform those that pursue automation alone.
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How much does it cost to book Sol Rashidi for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sol Rashidi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sol Rashidi are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sol Rashidi, 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 Sol Rashidi speak about?
Sol Rashidi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Technology, Data, Business, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Digital Transformation, Futurism, Women, Women's History Month, Influential Women and Female Leadership.
Where does Sol Rashidi travel from?
Sol Rashidi generally travels from Miami Beach, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Sol Rashidi?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sol Rashidi 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 Sol Rashidi for your next private or corporate function.
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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 Sol Rashidi 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.
Sol Rashidi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sol Rashidi for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Sol Rashidi generally travels from Miami Beach, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Cassie Kozyrkov and Ian Beacraft. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sol Rashidi for an upcoming event.
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Sol Rashidi Speaking Topics
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From Talent Taxonomy to Organizational Redesign: Rewriting the Rules of Work
The workforce is no longer organized by roles—it’s being restructured around capabilities, workflows, and human-AI collaboration. This keynote explores how traditional talent models are breaking down and what replaces them: dynamic skill architectures, AI-augmented teams, and flatter, faster organizations. Leaders will walk away with a blueprint for redesigning their workforce—from rigid hierarchies to adaptive systems built for continuous evolution.
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AI Without the Hype: What to Do, What to Avoid, and What Comes Next
AI is everywhere—but clarity is not. This keynote cuts through the noise to provide a practical, no-nonsense guide to applying AI in both your business and personal workflows. Covering short-, medium-, and long-term implications, it outlines where AI drives real value, where it creates unnecessary complexity, and how to make smart, sustainable decisions that balance speed, scale, and governance.
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AI in Your Industry: What’s Actually Working (and What’s Not)
Every industry is experimenting with AI—but only a few are getting it right. This session brings an industry-specific lens to AI adoption, highlighting real-world use cases, measurable outcomes, and hard-earned lessons. From early wins to costly missteps, this keynote helps leaders understand where AI delivers value today, where it’s overhyped, and how to prioritize investments that drive competitive advantage.
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Staying Relevant in the Age of AI: Redefining Value, Skills, and Human Potential
As AI reshapes work, the question is no longer “Will my job change?”—but “Will I evolve with it?” This keynote focuses on how individuals and organizations can remain relevant by strengthening the uniquely human skills that AI cannot replace. Grounded in AI was meant to amplify your workforce and create force-multipliers, it offers a roadmap for building resilience, adaptability, and long-term value in a world where intelligence is increasingly augmented.
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The Human Advantage: Designing Organizations Where AI Amplifies, Not Replaces
The future of work is not humans vs. machines—it’s humans with machines. Yet most organizations are deploying AI to cut costs rather than elevate capability. This keynote reframes AI as an amplifier of human potential and introduces a new operating model where people, agents, and systems work in partnership. Drawing on emerging research, it shows how organizations that invest in human-centric AI will outperform those that pursue automation alone.
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Sol Rashidi Reviews
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Sol did a fantastic job - my client was extremely happy with her presentation.
Egnyte, Inc. - Nov 21 2025 -
ASIS International - Oct 14 2025
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Speaker was very well received and easy to work with. A great experience overall.
Veritas Capital Fund Management, L.L.C. - Oct 06 2025
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How do I book Sol Rashidi to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sol Rashidi 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 Sol Rashidi, 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 Sol Rashidi or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Sol Rashidi for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sol Rashidi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sol Rashidi are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sol Rashidi, 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 Sol Rashidi speak about?
Sol Rashidi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Technology, Data, Business, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Digital Transformation, Futurism, Women, Women's History Month, Influential Women and Female Leadership. -
Where does Sol Rashidi travel from?
Sol Rashidi generally travels from Miami Beach, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Sol Rashidi?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sol Rashidi 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 Sol Rashidi 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 Sol Rashidi 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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