Soren Kaplan

Soren Kaplan

Keynote Speaker: Disruptive Innovation & Company Culture Expert, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author & Founder of Praxie.com

Soren Kaplan Biography

Soren Kaplan is an award-winning author, former corporate executive, co-founder of Praxie.com, a columnist for Inc. Magazine and Psychology Today, and an affiliate at the Center for Effective Organizations at the University of Southern California. He is an international keynote speaker and has led professional development programs for thousands of leaders around the world, including over 30 of the Fortune 1000 such as Disney, NBCUniversal, Visa, PayPal, Colgate-Palmolive, Kimberly-Clark, Medtronic, Roche, Hershey’s, Red Bull, and many others. Business Insider and the Thinkers50 have recognized Dr. Kaplan as one of the world’s top management thought leaders and consultants.

Kaplan’s work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, CNBC, NPR, Strategy & Leadership, The International Handbook on Innovation, and many other academic and popular business media. He has lectured at the Harvard Business School, Copenhagen Business School, Melbourne Business School, Breda University in the Netherlands, and with other MBA and executive education programs globally. His books, including "Leapfrogging," "The Invisible Advantage," and his latest work, "Experiential Intelligence," have all received awards from the International Book Awards. "Experiential Intelligence" was also recognized as the best business book of the year by the American Book Fest awards and highlights how life experience contributes a form of intelligence that can be leveraged for breakthrough leadership and innovation. He holds Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Organizational Psychology.

Dr. Kaplan specializes in innovation across various industries, tailoring his keynote speeches to match specific needs, from incremental to disruptive innovations. He leads and facilitates collaborative sessions and breakouts following his keynotes, focusing on organizational culture, leadership, and sustainable innovation. His presentations provide practical strategies for business model innovation, emphasizing value creation, revenue generation, and competitive differentiation. He is also a writer for Fast Company, further contributing to his influence and reach in the fields of strategy, management, and innovation.

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Soren Kaplan Speaking Topics

Transform Leadership & Culture with Experiential Intelligence (XQ)

As a leading expert in leadership, organizational culture, and innovation, Soren Kaplan’s conference and virtual keynotes leverage the most compelling ideas and tools from his breakthrough book, Experiential Intelligence. His keynote presentations deliver insights and practical actions based upon his 25+ years of work leading global executive education programs, conducting consulting and research for some of the most innovative organizations in the world, and his own personal journey focused on developing XQ.

Create a Culture of Innovation

As a leading expert in innovation, organizational culture, and leadership, Soren Kaplan delivers high-impact keynotes that tap into his decades of experience working across industries. His keynotes deliver insights and practical actions based upon his work advising and running innovation initiatives for over 30 of the Fortune 1000, leading executive education programs at USC’s Center for Effective Organizations, and research and examples from his internationally award-winning book, The Invisible Advantage.

Disruptive Innovation is Every Company’s Business

Dr. Soren Kaplan’s keynote speaking focuses on a single theme: innovation. Having worked across industries including technology, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, media & entertainment, and many others, Soren tailors his keynotes to his audience’s specific definition of “innovation” – which can range from incremental to the disruptive innovations that change the game. He also frequently leads and facilitates collaborative working sessions and breakouts following his keynotes – something that sets him apart from other traditional speakers.

Business Model Innovation

Soren Kaplan’s keynotes on the future of business model innovation focus on the strategies and steps for identifying, developing, and driving innovative business models that generate new revenue streams, create competitive differentiation, and add a step-change in value to the market. With a focus on future trends, he outlines the intersecting disruptive innovations and forces shaping new opportunities. Through well known and little-known examples from across industries, he outlines specific strategies that any organization – whether product or service focused – can apply to create game changing business models.

Breakthrough Collaboration for Teams & Organizations

As a leading expert in team collaboration and organizational culture, Soren Kaplan’s keynotes deliver insights and practical actions based upon his 25+ years of work leading global teams across over 30 of the Fortune 1000 – including Disney, Visa, Kimberly-Clark, Medtronic, and dozens of others. Through real-world examples, compelling stories, and hands-on tools, Dr. Kaplan reveals how any team and organization can elevate their communication, collaboration, and performance to drive breakthrough strategies, innovations, and results.

Soren Kaplan Videos

Disruptive Business Models Disrupt the Customer Experience
Innovative Business Models Answer 3 Fundamental Questions
The Casualties of Disruptive Innovation

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How much does it cost to book Soren Kaplan for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Soren Kaplan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Soren Kaplan are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Soren Kaplan, 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 Soren Kaplan speak about?

Soren Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Growth, Innovation, Business Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Author and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Soren Kaplan travel from?

Soren Kaplan generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Soren Kaplan?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Soren Kaplan 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 Soren Kaplan for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Soren Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Growth and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Soren Kaplan for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Soren Kaplan generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Sharon Gai and Daisy Auger-Dominguez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Soren Kaplan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/06/2025.

Soren Kaplan Speaking Topics

  • Transform Leadership & Culture with Experiential Intelligence (XQ)

    As a leading expert in leadership, organizational culture, and innovation, Soren Kaplan’s conference and virtual keynotes leverage the most compelling ideas and tools from his breakthrough book, Experiential Intelligence. His keynote presentations deliver insights and practical actions based upon his 25+ years of work leading global executive education programs, conducting consulting and research for some of the most innovative organizations in the world, and his own personal journey focused on developing XQ.

  • Create a Culture of Innovation

    As a leading expert in innovation, organizational culture, and leadership, Soren Kaplan delivers high-impact keynotes that tap into his decades of experience working across industries. His keynotes deliver insights and practical actions based upon his work advising and running innovation initiatives for over 30 of the Fortune 1000, leading executive education programs at USC’s Center for Effective Organizations, and research and examples from his internationally award-winning book, The Invisible Advantage.

  • Disruptive Innovation is Every Company’s Business

    Dr. Soren Kaplan’s keynote speaking focuses on a single theme: innovation. Having worked across industries including technology, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, media & entertainment, and many others, Soren tailors his keynotes to his audience’s specific definition of “innovation” – which can range from incremental to the disruptive innovations that change the game. He also frequently leads and facilitates collaborative working sessions and breakouts following his keynotes – something that sets him apart from other traditional speakers.

  • Business Model Innovation

    Soren Kaplan’s keynotes on the future of business model innovation focus on the strategies and steps for identifying, developing, and driving innovative business models that generate new revenue streams, create competitive differentiation, and add a step-change in value to the market. With a focus on future trends, he outlines the intersecting disruptive innovations and forces shaping new opportunities. Through well known and little-known examples from across industries, he outlines specific strategies that any organization – whether product or service focused – can apply to create game changing business models.

  • Breakthrough Collaboration for Teams & Organizations

    As a leading expert in team collaboration and organizational culture, Soren Kaplan’s keynotes deliver insights and practical actions based upon his 25+ years of work leading global teams across over 30 of the Fortune 1000 – including Disney, Visa, Kimberly-Clark, Medtronic, and dozens of others. Through real-world examples, compelling stories, and hands-on tools, Dr. Kaplan reveals how any team and organization can elevate their communication, collaboration, and performance to drive breakthrough strategies, innovations, and results.

Soren Kaplan Videos

Disruptive Business Models Disrupt the Customer Experience
Innovative Business Models Answer 3 Fundamental Questions
The Casualties of Disruptive Innovation
Why Your Current Business Strategy Will Get You Disrupted
Soren Kaplan: Experiential Intelligence: Finding Strength in Your

Soren Kaplan News

  • Create a Culture of Innovation with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Soren Kaplan

    As a leading expert in organizational culture, leadership, and innovation, Soren Kaplan delivers high-impact keynotes that tap into his 20+ years’ experience working across industries, his executive education programs in strategic innovation at the Copenhagen Business School, and research and insights from his widely recognized FastCompany article, 6 Ways to Create a Culture of Innovation.

  • How do I book Soren Kaplan to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Soren Kaplan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Soren Kaplan are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Soren Kaplan, 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 Soren Kaplan speak about?

    Soren Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Growth, Innovation, Business Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Author and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Soren Kaplan travel from?

    Soren Kaplan generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Soren Kaplan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Soren Kaplan 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 Soren Kaplan 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 Soren Kaplan 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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